Streateries, when done right, bring a lot of value and life to a city block beyond more seats for a restaurant. During a roundtable today on DDOT’s proposed changes, I heard a lot of businesses tell me the rules are too strict and too expensive and that worries me. Here’s what I told the director:

Hope to see you at Office Hours tomorrow! 🗓️ Friday, Nov. 7 🕓 4 – 5:30 p.m. 📍 Quill & Crumb Café at the Folger Shakespeare Library: 201 East Capitol St. SE ✉️ RSVP: charlesallenward6.com/officehours1107

Okay, don’t panic, we’ve got 57 days until January 1 😬 If you set a reading goal for the year, this might be your sign to pick up the pace. Don’t blame us, we’re just the messenger. 📚👀

The Committee on Transportation and the Environment will hold a public roundtable on the District’s Streatery Program tomorrow, Nov. 6, at 9:30 a.m. You can plan to watch the conversation here: www.youtube.com/@councilmemb...

Big things are happening in Mount Vernon Triangle — Cobb Park is taking shape! This project has been years in the making, and come spring, neighbors will have a brand-new space to gather, relax, and enjoy downtown.

Catch today's Legislative Meeting recap from CM Allen, including protecting DC's revenue, restoring cuts to the Earned Income Tax Credit, & approving a limited, accountable extension of targeted curfews–while continuing to push for more investments in our young people.

Time for the Legislative Meeting:

Today's Committee of the Whole meeting has started 👇

Today's breakfast meeting has started 👇

The DC Council holds three meetings on Tuesday, Nov. 4: • Breakfast Meeting: scheduled for 9 a.m. • Committee of the Whole Meeting: scheduled for 11 a.m. • Legislative Meeting: immediately following COW Here's how to tune in to all three: dccouncil.gov/how-to-watch...

We have 2 free tickets to give away for Wednesday evening's hockey game, when the Caps take on the St. Louis Blues! Just email your proof of Ward 6 residency to [email protected] by 3 p.m. Nov. 4 for a chance to get the tickets. The resident who gets the tickets will be selected at random.

Learn about all the current and upcoming construction projects for park and rec in Ward 6! DPR and DGS are hosting a virtual community meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, to share details and gather feedback. RSVP for the Zoom info: dc-gov.zoom.us/webinar/regi... – Team Allen

Friendly reminder: Leaf collection season is upon us! Get all the details at dpw.dc.gov/leaf, including when you'll need to have your leaves raked and ready. – Team Allen

When it's time for those pumpkins to retire, remember they don't need to go in the trash: Treat them like regular food waste. Just remove any decor, chop them up, then drop them off at one of the weekend food waste drop-off locations or a smart bin: zerowaste.dc.gov/foodwastedropoff – Team Allen

Coming up in a week! RSPV today: www.charlesallenward6.com/officehours1...

DC government is using local funds to cover the gap from the federal shutdown and Administration’s refusal to address this emergency and leave working families out. We will ensure our residents on SNAP and WIC are getting the food and support they need. It’s the right call to make.

From spooky stoops and friendly skeletons to fall scenes and vibrant leaves, Ward 6 is looking boo-tiful this Halloween! (1/2)

Just after wrapping the last DMVMoves meeting, and 18 months of regional collaboration, CM Allen recorded this quick recap on what this milestone means for WMATA and transit across the DMV. It's a good step forward, with more work ahead.

This weekend, expect modified service on @wmata.com's Green, Yellow, & Silver lines, plus single tracking on the Orange & Green lines. Due to the end of Daylight Saving Time, rail service will conclude during the second 1 a.m. hour — after clocks are set back an hour. wmata.com/service/stat...

Edit: Please email by 3 p.m. Friday!

🏀 We have two tickets to give away to Saturday’s Wizards game against the Orlando Magic! Email your proof of Ward 6 residency to [email protected] by 4 p.m. Oct. 31 for a chance to get them!

Thursday, Nov. 6, the Committee on Transportation and the Environment will hold a public oversight roundtable on the District's Streatery Program. If you haven't heard, new guidelines take effect Nov. 30, when all *temporary* streatery permits are set to expire. (1/2)

For the first time in decades, DC, Maryland, and Virginia have a plan — and a dollar figure — for the future of WMATA and public transit. (1/2)

Join us for Neighborhood Office Hours on the Hill! Councilmember Charles Allen and our team will be at @folger.edu's Quill & Crumb the afternoon of Friday, Nov. 7, and we’d love to chat about anything on your mind — or just say hi! RSVP: charlesallenward6.com/officehours1107

Looking for Halloween fun in Southwest? Celebrate with live music, food, candy, and activities for kids of all ages from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, at King Greenleaf Recreation Center (201 N St. SW)! 👻 🎃 🎈

If benefits aren't restored, 141,000 DC residents won't be able to put food on their tables to feed their families. There is no scenario where this ends well, and the federal government has the tools to avoid such a clear and cruel outcome.

Hill-O-Ween returns to Eastern Market this Friday! From 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Oct. 31, this 20-year tradition continues, where families can celebrate spooky season: eventbrite.com/e/hill-o-ween-2025-eastern-market-tickets-1839155426389

The Cmte on the Judiciary and Public Safety will hold a public roundtable on the Extended Juvenile Curfew and Designated Juvenile Curfew Zones on Thursday, Oct. 30, at 10:30 a.m. People who want to testify must register at lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/register-to-testify/1986 by 8:30 a.m. Oct. 29.

The fourth community meeting for the Randall Rec & Pool renovation is Wednesday! Be part of the conversation with DPR & @@dcdgs.bsky.social from 6–7:30 p.m., Oct. 29, at the Southwest Library (900 Wesley Place SW). Project info: dgs.dc.gov/page/randall... Event page: dgs.dc.gov/am/node/1801...

Tzedek DC is grateful to @cmcharlesallen.bsky.social for legislation to protect tenants and residents from abrupt water service disconnections: collection on a building’s outstanding water debts shouldn’t mean multifamily water disconnections. Excited to support this crucial legislation!

Latest 👀 inside the SE Branch Library! This renovation from top to bottom – with huge new spaces, natural light, community rooms, and built to preserve and expand the historic Carnegie building – is so exciting! It’s really taking shape, and we’re near the home stretch!

Ward 6 Health Day is happening now through 3 p.m. at Eastern Market Metro Plaza! Folks are here to promote wellness, dignity, and connection, – there’s free medical services, access to resources, food, entertainment, and more. Check it out on this beautiful Saturday if you’re nearby!

It's a Ward 6 Update Saturday! Get the latest from CM Allen: charlesallenward6.com/newsletter1025 And don't forget, you can easily read this from your inbox when you sign up to receive the biweekly newsletter: charlesallenward6.com/sign_up

The Committee of the Whole will hold a public oversight hearing on OSSE's Division of Student Transportation on Tuesday, Oct. 28, at 11 a.m. Want to testify? Register at lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/hea... by 5 p.m. today, Oct. 24.

This morning, we’re at Union Station strategizing the growth of regional rail. Every day, 75K passengers come through Union Station – that's more than any of our three international airports nearby! It’s how we’ll grow DC and the region. Plus, with the Long Bridge rebuild, capacity and opportunity ↗️

No need to spend money on a costume – share and reuse something for spooky season! Rethread DC will be at the Southwest Library Sunday afternoon for a costume swap and upcycling workshop:

Interesting: @cmcharlesallen.bsky.social has a new bill setting new rules on when/how D.C. Water can disconnect water service at residential buildings. As I reported over the summer, D.C. Water is facing growing arrearages and has been more aggressively cutting service: 51st.news/dc-building-...

When you pay your rent on time, you expect your water to stay on. But across DC, renters are losing service because their landlords haven’t paid the building’s DC Water bill. In some cases, landlords haven’t paid DC Water for years! That’s why CM Allen has introduced the DC Water Billing ... (1/2)

Checking out one of the Ward 6 sidewalks where we'll see a pilot of new brick-stamped concrete. I heard good questions from the Capitol Hill Restoration Society about how DDOT will evaluate possible improvements or determine outcomes. Looking forward to getting more details from @ddotdc.bsky.social.

The hearing on CM Allen's RESALE Act has started! Some background on the bill: www.charlesallenward6.com/media_adviso... Tune in to today's conversation: dc.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.... 🧵

Be part of the future of the Southwest Town Center Parks! DPR and DGS have a community meeting tonight, Wednesday, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Southwest Library: swtowncenter.splashthat.com (1/2)

Incredibly honored to be recognized by the DC Nightlife Council – a hardworking organization made up of DC nightlife businesses. I’ve always valued their perspective and how reasonable they are to work with, no matter how challenging the issue may be. (1/3)

Get your lead service line replaced – when you want! Learn more from DC Water tomorrow:

The hearing on CM Allen’s RESALE Act is tomorrow! Learn more and tune in: www.charlesallenward6.com/media_adviso...

While at today's ribbon cutting ceremony for Georgetown’s new Capitol Campus building at 111 Mass Ave, I snapped this pic of the Cobb Park progress in Mount Vernon Triangle! I fought hard to save this site and fund a park for the community, and now it’s nearing completion! Looking great! 👀

We cut the ribbon on the expanding Georgetown University at 111 Mass Ave. NW! The spaces between Union Station & the core of downtown keep evolving & the university is helping lead the way. Grateful to everyone who made this a remarkable example of reusing a building for both today & the future.

Wishing all who celebrate a pleasant and jubilant Diwali!

The field at Watkins is set to reopen today! Also today, DPR and DGS will close Kingsman Field and Dog Park to begin upgrades, including a complete renovation of the existing dog park, upgrades to the basketball court, improvements to fencing, and new wayfinding signage. nixle.us/GQ7B7

So odd Post Ed Board goes after me to pass a bill allowing autonomous vehicles to enter DC’s market. It’s almost as if Post owner Jeff Bezos & Amazon also own the AV company Zoox currently lobbying the Council… Not sure I caught that disclosure anywhere. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

The cost of a concert ticket is too damn high