Upcoming ANC Meeting, Spring Services, and Community Updates
Hi Neighbors,
Spring is almost here, which means we'll be moving our clocks forward tomorrow! I hope everyone is excited for longer days ahead.
Upcoming ANC Meeting
The next ANC meeting will be held on Monday, March 10, 2025, from 6:30 - 8:30 PM virtually. If you plan to attend, you can register in advance here and see the agenda here. During this meeting, the ANC will discuss the approval of the liquor license for Birdsong, a Thai restaurant, which will occupy the former Blue 44 space at 5507 Connecticut Ave NW.
Pre-K Enhancement and Expansion Program (PKEEP)
ANCs across the district have partnered to draft resolutions in support of saving PKEEP. ANC 3/4G has drafted a resolution and plans to discuss it at our next ANC meeting. You can review the draft resolution here.
DMPED Disposition Meeting: Developer Presentations & Open House
This meeting will discuss plans for a new library, community center, outdoor space, and possible housing. I’m excited to see the developers' presentations.
Details:
Date: Saturday, March 29, 2025
Time: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: Chevy Chase Community Center, 5601 Connecticut Ave NW, DC
Virtual Option: Register here
Slow Down Yard Signs
Thanks to former SMD 05 Commissioner Connie Chang, I’ve received 21 ‘Slow Down’ yard signs. If any resident would like one, please feel free to reach out, and I’ll be happy to provide you with one. Otherwise, I will distribute the signs throughout the neighborhood in public spaces as a reminder to drivers to slow down.
Mayor Muriel Bowser’s FY26 Budget Engagement
Although the city aims to be responsive to all budget requests, some programs will inevitably face budget cuts in our current environment. While the annual Budget Engagement Forums have concluded, you can still share your budget priorities. Please take a moment to share your priorities here: Share your FY26 Budget Priorities! In the survey you also have an opportunity to share how you would allocate $100 to balance the budget.
Support for Unemployed Federal Workers
The District is consolidating resources at fedsupport.dc.gov. You can use this website to get information about enrolling in health care through DC Health Link, to learn more about Unemployment Insurance, to find mental health resources, and more.
On Friday, March 14, the District is hosting a job fair at the Kellogg Conference Center. You can obtain details here. Attendees will be able to learn about job opportunities, receive resume support and interview coaching, and get support setting up a LinkedIn profile.
DC is also conducting a survey of the private sector to gather insights from businesses on job openings and workforce needs across the city. Survey responses will help DC better understand employment trends, support local businesses, and connect job seekers with opportunities. You can take or share the private sector survey here.
This week, the mayor hosted a tele-town hall to address the impact of federal job losses on workers and families in DC and across our region. If you were not able to join the town hall, you can watch it here and read through the situational update here.
DC Office of Planning: DC 2050
The DC Office of Planning is working alongside DC residents, community-based organizations, businesses, and elected officials to develop DC 2050, the District's next Comprehensive Plan. DC 2050 will guide where and how we build new housing, grow job opportunities, connect neighborhoods, preserve our rich history, and invest in amenities.
Share your voice by taking the Vision Survey at dc2050.com
Department of Public Works
Container Delivery and Repair Update:
Next week, deliveries will begin in Wards 3, 4, & 2 for all service requests processed and approved by February 14, 2025. Approved requests from February 15 to March 7 will be delivered the week of March 17, 2025, with containers delivered over the next eight weeks in each ward.
For container repairs, please place damaged containers at your collection point on the scheduled collection day.
Leaf Collection:
Leaf collection is wrapping up citywide. If any areas are missed, please submit a Street Sweeping 311 Service Request with “Missed Leaf Collection” in the notes.
Spring Services:
Spring services start April 1st, including Street and Alley Cleaning, Grass Cutting, and Graffiti Removal. DPW's Helping Hand Program offers assistance for community clean-up events from March 1st to October 1st. Applications are due 2 weeks prior to events. More info here: Helping Hand Cleanup.
Information from EmpowerEd
1) Are you worried about how the new federal threats will impact our students, families and schools? You can join the new Defend DC Public Education Coalition, facilitated by EmpowerEd, to help organize a proactive strategy to defend our school communities here in DC and ensure local government is protecting our students and families. We also need a captain for each school community to help us stay in the loop and distribute information. Sign up for however you'd like to be involved with Defend DC Education here.
2) Join EmpowerEd Saturday, March 22nd from 10:30am - 2:30 pm EDT for an action-packed day of teacher solutions at the 2025 DC Teacher Solutions Summit (please RSVP). We have so many pressing needs in DC's education scene and DC teachers have solutions to better serve our students, families, educators and schools. We'd love residents and families to come engage with teachers about their ideas. We'll have a great free lunch and free child care!
Educators will present poster presentations on a wide variety of education solutions and host four choice sessions on topics like educator wellness and retention, cell phones in schools, improving math outcomes, early childhood educator support and so much more.
DC Water Projects
Small Diameter Water Main Replacement
Week of March 10
Connecticut Avenue NW
Monday, March 10 - Friday, March 14
This week, DC Water will be performing some roadway restoration activities at this location
Wednesday, March 12 and Friday, March 14
This week, DC Water is preparing to perform the tie-in of newly installed water main at Kanawha Street and Military Road NW
Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project Sewer Cleaning Activities (week of March 10):
5400 - 5500 blocks of 39th St NW; 5500 - 5600 blocks of Connecticut Ave NW; 3700 - 3800 blocks of McKinley St NW; 3700 block of Northampton St NW; 5500 block of Nevada Ave NW; 5700 - 5800 blocks of Chevy Chase Pkwy NW; 3700 block of Oliver St NW
3/4G ANC Racial and Social Equity Committee (RASE)
The RASE Committee is inviting the public to the second of six short gatherings (30 minutes each) through June. These will focus on the WINDOWS: 250 exhibit, which is part of the upcoming 250th anniversary of the founding of the U.S. The gathering will take place Sunday, March 23, 2025, from 2:00 - 2:30 PM in front of CVS at 5550 Connecticut Ave NW.
Learn more about the WINDOWS 250 project here: 250: A Neighborhood in the Nation's Capital, 1776-2026 | Historic Chevy Chase DC.
3/4G ANC DCPS School Updates: