Plan ahead for your @wmata.com trips this weekend, 9/20-21: 🔴: Free buses replace trains between Union Station & Rhode Island Ave 🟠: Trains every 18 min ⚪: Trains every 12 min, then every 15 min after 9:30 p.m. b/w Ashburn & Downtown Largo 🔵🟡🟢: Normal service More: www.wmata.com/about/news/W...

Big news for a DC landmark: the historic Howard Theatre is stepping into the future with new investments in clean energy upgrades through the DC Green Bank! We cut the ribbon for brand-new solar energy & HVAC upgrades that will save nearly $2 million and cut heating and cooling energy by 40%. (1/4)

The DC Council approved on second and final vote legislation to redevelop the RFK stadium campus. The final deal has come a long way from the one announced earlier this year – swipe to see some of the biggest changes.

Hope to see you tomorrow!

Update from the House Oversight Committee’s ongoing hearing on DC.

A Clean City Roll Off Day comes to Ward 6 this Saturday! This is a chance for residents to properly dispose of bulk-size trash items and help achieve a trash-free DC. Drop off will be Saturday, Sept. 20, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 54 H St. SW.

“An NFL stadium alone is not a good investment for the city … But building 6,000 new homes, creating thousands of good-paying jobs for DC residents … expanding the number of youth sports fields and facilities — those are very good investments.” - @cmcharlesallen.bsky.social

The Council approved a deal between DC & the Commanders to redevelop the RFK campus. CM Allen fought hard to make sure it's not just about football, but about building a new neighborhood, with 6K homes, good-paying jobs, strong transit, climate leadership, & community benefits: youtu.be/ys7cQ7jRJto

Did you catch @citycastdc.bsky.social’s episode about H Street yesterday? Take a listen to hear why so many folks love this neighborhood, from the significant history to the great businesses that line the corridor. Then, head to the H Street Festival this Saturday! megaphone.link/CC8734602746

The JNC ensures DC has judges who are vetted and qualified for the President to select. A new House bill would eliminate it and let President Trump handpick our judges without any say from DC residents. That’s not accountability: It’s control. Hear more from CM Allen:

The @anacostiaws.bsky.social's Saturday Environmental Academy is accepting applications for 6th-, 7th-, and 8th-graders to join its free environmental education, outdoor fall program, which starts Oct. 4! Learn more and apply: www.anacostiaws.org/what-we-do/e...

The JNC ensures DC has judges who are vetted and qualified for the President to select. A new House bill would eliminate it and let President Trump handpick our judges without any say from DC residents. That’s not accountability: It’s control. Hear more from CM Allen:

It's time for Art All Night! Take a look at all that's happening across Ward 6 and DC: There's plenty to explore, whether you're at Eastern Market, H Street, Barracks Row, Southwest, or Mount Vernon Triangle. dcartallnight.org (1/2)

We are live on the Politics Hour! Join us right now to hear newly elected VA Congressman James Walkinshaw. Call in at 800-433-8850! buff.ly/srbzK8t

It’s been a busy week, and the Council holds its final vote on the stadium deal next week. Catch up with CM Allen on The Politics Hour today: wamu.org/story/25/09/...

The deal for a new NFL stadium in DC isn’t just about football. It must deliver for District residents. That means: 🏘️ Affordable housing delivered on time 🌳 The greenest standards for a US stadium 🚇 Metro > parking lots 💼 Jobs + small biz wins (1/2)

The Capitol Hill Art Walk returns this weekend! From 12-4 p.m. Saturday & Sunday, visit 70+ locations to enjoy arts and crafts made by 150+ local artists and craftspeople, meet the makers, & enjoy the neighborhood! Get all the info: hillrag.com/2025/09/01/art-walk-2025/ @hillragdc.bsky.social

Wednesday, on a party-line vote, the US House Committee on Oversight & Government Reform advanced 14 bills to weaken or outright repeal DC’s local laws. These bills aren’t just uninformed & anti-democratic, they are dangerous and will make us less safe. 🧵

Tonight at 5pm EST I’m moderating a panel on “Federalizing D.C.: What the Law Enforcement Takeover Means for Us All” Hear from: @cmcharlesallen.bsky.social @jamellebouie.net @keyachatterjee.bsky.social
Steven Sund Shanel Wilson (behalf of @robertwhitedc.bsky.social) Livestream: lnkd.in/euJhiRqW

The House Oversight Committee is set to mark up 14 bills that would rewrite DC’s local laws. That’s Congress directly stepping in on the District. CM Allen breaks down 1 of these as an example of what’s at stake: Eliminating our locally elected @dcattorneygeneral.bsky.social. youtu.be/q-JuCVC1EaA

Learn more about Lead Free DC and check the service line on your property: www.dcwater.com/resources/lead

🚨 STATION ALERT 🚨 The 3rd St & Pennsylvania Ave SE station has been upgraded! Installed in July 2013, this station powered over 347,000 trips before its refresh. It now features 16 Pillar docks for all your parking needs. 🚲♥

Success! What an incredible day for a #DCBikeRide with the kids! #bikedc

We’re about to start the DC Bike Ride! 20 miles around our city for two-wheel fun!

This tracks with alarming data showing visits to downtown have fallen by nearly 20% - or 16,400 fewer visits a day - from where it was before Trump takeover. I hear same in neighborhood corridors. Trump's occupation is killing the local economy, same as he’s doing nationally.

ID checks at Union Station. Masked federal officers chasing delivery drivers. Parents organizing safety walks to get kids to school safely. This is what's happening in DC. The federal takeover is hurting our communities, businesses, economy & residents. More from today: youtu.be/7c3WN_wULTU

"What are seeing on our streets right now is unjust, unwelcome, unnecessary, unwarranted, and downright un-American. This is about power and control by Trump and his friends across all of our country." - @cmcharlesallen.bsky.social

@cmcharlesallen.bsky.social warns that for this administration, DC is just the beginning. They will not stop here. He also says that DC businesses are suffering, and workers and customers are scared to come out.

"At Union Station, last night, they closed the doors of a public building to say kids can't come in. They're checking the IDs of kids. Our kids use public transit to come to school, and now they're afraid to come to school." @cmcharlesallen.bsky.social

"Several of us met with Leader Jeffries, and he committed that he's got our back." - @cmcharlesallen.bsky.social

The federal takeover is unjust. Unwelcome. Unnecessary. Unwarranted. And un-American. This morning, I joined Congresswoman Pressley, Congressman Ivey, Free DC, and Council colleagues demanding Congress end this ridiculous and dangerous federal occupation of DC neighborhoods.

Did you know you can easily get #Ward6 and District news from CM Allen right in your inbox every other week? Make sure you don't miss another Ward 6 Update: Sign up today at charlesallenward6.com/sign_up!

This morning, I joined fellow Councilmembers in meeting with Leader @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social. He committed to stand with DC and defend our laws, values, and home rule. We’ll keep pushing back against this federal occupation and the harm it causes our residents and businesses.

Our next office hours event heads to Southwest this month! Come chat with CM Allen and our team anytime from 8:30 to 10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 19, at Good Company Doughnuts (1000 4th St. SW). RSVP here: charlesallenward6.com/office_hours_0918 See you there! 🍩📷: Good Company

New parking restrictions and temporary bus stops are in place to continue the work on the Pennsylvania Avenue & Potomac Avenue SE Intersection Improvement Project. From today through mid-December: 1. No parking allowed in the westbound lane of the 1400 block of Pennsylvania Avenue SE (1/2)

Happy Labor Day, DC. We're grateful for the hard work of so many who keep our city and communities moving forward. – Team Allen

On Monday, Sept. 1, District Government will observe the Labor Day holiday. While some services will be impacted, many District employees will continue to serve, maintaining essential District operations: (1/2)

Don't miss out on park & rec construction projects in Ward 6! DPR will host a virtual meeting about them at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 4. Register at wardupdates.splashthat.com.

This is a moral moment for DC. Washingtonians are being taken off the streets and charged with crimes that even grand juries won’t indict. Residents are scared to leave their homes, and workers are scared to go to their jobs. All while they drag our city through the mud. This is wrong. Call it out.

This new residential building in NoMa is looking great! 100% affordable with 115 new homes, and walkable to Metro, groceries, and schools. With DC Green Bank's energy investments, utility costs will be 15-20% lower than typical!

What actually IS “cashless bail”? CM Allen explains DC’s pre-trial detention system and how it's been working for more than three decades: youtu.be/QM2OnLLng3A

If you're a parent/guardian of a school-aged child (K-12) in DC, the Deputy Mayor for Education’s Out of School Time Office would like to understand your needs, interests, & any barriers to your child's participation in programming. Fill out their survey here: forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon...

DC’s “bail” system measures someone’s risk to public safety, not their bank account – and it has worked for 30+ years. ~99% of people released pre-trial aren’t rearrested for a violent crime. This isn’t about facts; it’s about Trump’s power and control. www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/202...

Just got a fourth- and eighth-grader off to the first day of the new school year. Congrats and good luck to all our incredible teachers, educators, families, and kiddos!

All afternoon today in Southwest Ward 6: Arena Stage Community Day! Block party, games, tours, & more!

The new playground at Watkins ES is open! CM Allen initially funded the project in 2022, and big thanks to Principal Berkowitz, the PTA, families and students, ANC Vince Mareino, former ANC Nick Burger, neighbors, and field and rush rink users for all your advocacy to get us to today.

Good news to share! We worked with WMATA & DDOT and the C53 stop is being moved just to south side of intersection rather than being removed. Keeps bus close & convenient for riders and removes the risk of forcing pedestrians into the roadway. Good solution that works.

The driver of the National Guard’s 14-ton mine-resistant ATV ran a red light, struck a vehicle & injured the driver requiring jaws of life extraction. These vehicles are designed for warfare, not our neighborhood streets—they don’t belong here. 👇

DCPS students are back to school Monday – here’s what to know about getting around: 🚍 Kids Ride Free Metro cards are coming soon from schools. Cards from last year work through Sept 30. 📱 Students 13+ can now add their card to iPhones — no more lost cards! (1/3)

Yesterday, @wmata.com closed the C53 bus stop at 8th & D SE because when they switched the route to longer buses, it no longer fit & forced pedestrians into traffic. Returning to a standard bus is the best option; not closing a stop & forcing people to walk several blocks to another. (1/2)