DC Stimulus Jobs to be Posted Online
June 30, 2009 by damianfagon@me.com
Filed under Job Creation, The People's Blog
WASHINGTON – Today, At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown, Chair of the Committee on Economic Development, announced that the Council passed a package of emergency and temporary legislation he authored to require that all jobs created by stimulus funding be made publicly available on the Department of Employment Services’ (DOES) website. It further requires organizations and [...]
Help find Molly…Stolen Dog at P Street
June 30, 2009 by damianfagon@me.com
Filed under Community Action, The People's Blog
Molly, a 4 year old Viszla that some good friends of mine take care of, was stolen from outside the P St Whole Foods last night around 6 p.m. I have met this puppy, and she is the sweetest thing on the planet. If you see her or have any info, please contact the owners, [...]
Welcome Back Eastern Market
June 26, 2009 by damianfagon@me.com
Filed under Community Action, The People's Blog
WASHINGTON – Today, Eastern Market celebrated its grand reopening after a tragic fire destroyed the building in the spring of 2007. Officials, vendors and residents gathered to welcome back the historic market and to kick off a summer of local shopping. Councilmember Brown released the following statement on the revitalization of the building and the [...]
Kwame in the News: Eastern Market Reopens
June 26, 2009 by damianfagon@me.com
Filed under Community Action, The People's Blog
In case you missed it…here’s a wrap up of Kwame in the news this week. (Pictured above: Eastern Market Reopens)
From the Newsroom…
June 26 - Welcome Back Eastern Market
June 26 - Eastern Market Reopens!
June 26 - Ronald D. Paul: Let D.C. invest with local banks
June 26 - Loose Lips Daily
June 25 - Nearly 100 Youth Assemble Relief Kits for Iraq-Afghanistan Soldiers [...]
Nearly 100 Youth Assemble Relief Kits for Iraq-Afghanistan Soldiers at Convention Center
June 25, 2009 by damianfagon@me.com
Filed under Community Action, The People's Blog
WASHINGTON – This past Monday, At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown joined nearly 100 youth volunteers from the Congressional Award at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center to assemble 3,500 relief kits for soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan. Members of the 547th Transportation Company, DC National Guard will be among the kit recipients. (Right: Founder Kevin Williams [...]
Twitter with Kwame DC!
June 25, 2009 by damianfagon@me.com
Filed under The People's Blog
Now you can follow Kwame in action at home, on the go, or on your mobile device using Twitter.
Start following Kwame today by clicking here.
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Posted by Press Secretary Michael Price
NoMa Summer Screen Schedule
June 24, 2009 by damianfagon@me.com
Filed under Community Action, The People's Blog
NOMA summer screen is a free, weekly, outdoor, film series, featuring BBQ, music by Fatback and a huge movie screen. This year’s theme is Music in Pictures, narratives and documentaries about bands and musicians. Come, bring blankets, lawn chairs, coolers and enjoy great films under the stars.
Every Wednesday from 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. L [...]
Green Advantage Certification Training
June 24, 2009 by damianfagon@me.com
Filed under The Green Economy, The People's Blog
GreenSPACE is holding the only publicly available two-day Green Advantage® Certification Training in the DC Area for the remainder of the summer.
With an increased need for certified green building professionals this is the way to ensure that you and the people you work with are prepared to take advantage of growing market demand.
Don’t miss the [...]
2009 Policy Greenhouse
June 24, 2009 by damianfagon@me.com
Filed under Green Living, The Green Economy, The People's Blog
On behalf of Councilmember Mary M. Cheh and the Committee on Government Operations and the Environment, I would like to invite you to attend the “2009 Policy Greenhouse,” an event hosted by the Committee and the GWU Office of Sustainability. The purpose of the event is to identify practical, bold environmental ideas and will feature [...]
Job Training and Placement Program for Adults
June 24, 2009 by damianfagon@me.com
Filed under Job Creation, Legislation, The People's Blog
Goodwill of Greater Washington has a pre-apprenticeship construction program called Green Pathway DC. Click here for the flyer. Important information below:
Application Process
Step 1: Attend Intake Orientation Session – 2200 South Dakota Avenue, NE, Washington, DC. Meet with the Goodwill staff team members to apply, review your work history, background, program eligibility, and complete the CASAS [...]
