This evening @cmzparker5.bsky.social hosted a gathering of Ward 5 leaders to discuss the many things going on in the District, and to hear about what issues and concerns are top of mind in our corners of the District. I appreciated this opportunity to advocate for Edgewood! @joe5f6.bsky.social

The Mayor has declared a snow emergency effective at noon today until Tuesday at 9:30am. Any vehicles parked on emergency routes must be moved before then or they will be towed. Link: mayor.dc.gov/release/mayo...

@ DC journalists and activists: Department of the Interior, at the request of MPD, has decided to shut down Dupont Circle from Thursday to Monday.

The federal government says that at the request of DC MPD, Dupont Circle will be closed during Pride Weekend. Surely MPD's beef with unauthorized celebration can be addressed by something short of closure? It'd be like NYC cordoning off Stonewall or SF blocking off the Castro.

Good morning from the new Trader Joe's Trader Joe's opening in Edgewood today near Brookland metro station. ANC5F, especially @aru.io , worked hard to get this grocery store open with licenses approved in record time. The line started forming at 6:30 for the 9am opening!

Wicked in Alethia Tanner Park!

Good weather means street repavings and patching are happening all over. Please pay attention to no parking signs so crews can get in and get the job done without having to stand around waiting for the tow truck to take your car away

It was once known as Dave Thomas Circle. A year ago we started on a project to realign the intersection, expand pedestrian and bike facilities, and improve sight lines and safety. Mini parks, crosswalks, and seating. Construction is wrapping up, here are some photos.

DPR needs your help planning the future of the Harry Thomas Recreation Center. Please take a moment to visit www.surveymonkey.com/r/HarryThoma... and take our survey. Please complete this survey by Friday May 30, 2025. Visit dgs.dc.gov/page/harry-t... for project information.

Hearing that a lot of property tax assessments are lower for 2026 than 2025. A reminder that appeals must be submitted by April 1. otr.cfo.dc.gov/page/real-pr...

At today's @wmata.com oversight hearing, @wmatagm.bsky.social mentions a May initial rollout for Metro Tap & Go: enabling customers to use credit or debit cards directly on the faregate, removing the friction of purchasing fares at the machine.

Tonight I'm at Councilmember Parker's Ward 5 budget forum, listening and learning as we prepare budget requests for the coming 2026 city budget.

Join Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker on Tuesday evening, February 25, 2025 for a community budget forum. The forum will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Friendship Public Charter School’s Armstrong Campus (111 O St NW). Please use this form to RSVP. us12.list-manage.com/survey?u=0cd...

News: @wmata.com and DDOT are alerting ANCs about bus stop additions related to the bus redesign from the Better Bus project. Included are a pair of bus stops on Eckington Place at Q St NE for the new D34 route (rerouted P6)

DC budget timeline Apr 2: Mayor sends budget proposal to Council Apr 4: Mayor testifies on budget Apr 7 to May 1: Budget hearings May 2: Local Budget Act/Budget Support Act hearing May 7-9: Mark-ups May 14: Budget work session May 28: 1st Council vote Jun 11: 2nd Council vote

Bryant St bridge: clear! East ramp clear, west ramp has ice but clear paths. MBT: clear! Have a safe commute Many thanks to @aru5f02.bsky.social DPW @wmata.com @mayorbowser.bsky.social @cmzparker5.bsky.social @brianneknadeau.bsky.social all helped make sure we weren't forgotten this storm!

830am status >RI Ave car lanes clear >MBT not clear >Bryant St pedestrian bridge is not clear on the west half, clear on the east half >Sidewalks hit and miss but people are shoveling and plowing Federal employees on a two hour delay.

WMATA service today: Metrobus severe snow plan. 42 of 193 bus routes will operate but on major roads only and passengers should anticipate service delays, detours, and increased wait times. No G8 service. P6, 80 detoured. Metrorail: normal service MetroAccess: normal service

Councilmember Parker @cmzparker5.bsky.social raised the issue of cars ending up on the Metropolitan Branch Trail at today's DDOT oversight hearing. He pressed for action to harden bollards and space planters to prevent automobile entry onto the MBT. I look forward to hearing DDOT's plans!

I testified at DC Department of Public Works (DPW)'s oversight hearing on the issue of snow removal of the Bryant Street pedestrian bridge (or lack thereof), and the need for a memorandum of understanding between DPW and private parties on either side to facilitate it.

Spending this morning with Ward 5 commissioners and Councilmember Parker @cmzparker5.bsky.social talking about policy priorities for the year. Here's some of our brainstorming

Thank you to @dcpolicedept.bsky.social for organizing this evening's safety meet and greet in Eckington, and for everyone who brought questions! Topics covered include 911 calls, cameras, after school programs, ride alongs, and crime trends.

This Tuesday, February 4 at 4pm, Metropolitan Police Department leadership from the 5th District will be doing a community walk and meet-and-greet in Eckington. Meet location is at 1625 Eckington Place NE (at Quincy Lane). All questions welcome.

D.C.'s prosecutor is appointed by the President, unlike other cities where it is usually elected by the voters. Trump's new interim appointee today fired ~30 of the ~400 prosecutors in the office. More details:

If you have captured any video footage of the airplane accident yesterday, please email it to [email protected].

I am under the weather and will be participating in tonight's ANC 5F meeting remotely. www.anc5f.com

DCPL selects finalists for new Ward 5 library site ggwash.org/view/98176/d...

ANC 5F's first regular meeting of 2025 will be Tuesday, January 28 at 7pm. See anc5f.com for more info.