2009: A Year in Review
December 31, 2009 by Michael Price
Filed under Community Action, Economic Development Committee, Eye on Constituents, Family Focus, Intensify Education, Job Creation, Legislation, Local Investment, Neighborhood Revitalization, Teachers + Parents, The People's Blog
A Message from At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown
My family and I would like to thank everyone for making 2009 a year to remember. We are grateful for your commitment to making the District a better place to live. Your ideas are shaping the future as we move into the second decade of the new millennium [...]
Give Back this Holiday Season
December 22, 2009 by Michael Price
Filed under Community Action, Family Focus, Intensify Education, Local Investment, Neighborhood Revitalization, Prosper, Real Solutions, Teachers + Parents, The People's Blog
This holiday season, please take the time to consider families who are in need. One way to give back is to find a local organization you believe in that is helping to make a difference.
The Catalogue for Philanthropy has a list of hundreds of local nonprofits that provide services for local residents. The nonprofits deal [...]
MPD Christmas Party
December 22, 2009 by Michael Price
Filed under Community Action, Family Focus, Safeguard Communities, The People's Blog
Kwame’s family spent time at the MPD Christmas Party this year. Thank you to Chief Cathy Lanier all of the officers who are keeping us safe for the holidays.
Eye on Constituents: Ballou Enters Championship Game
December 22, 2009 by Michael Price
Filed under Eye on Constituents, Intensify Education, The People's Blog
Check out this great photo gallery of the Ballou Knights basketball team in action in California. The team has made it to the championship game of the Mission Prep Christmas Classic. Cheer them on here or click here to watch the game tonight via web cam. (Photos by Billy Sukoski www.sukoskiphotography.com)
Kwame Continues Push for Costco
December 18, 2009 by Michael Price
Filed under Economic Development Committee, Job Creation, Local Investment, Neighborhood Revitalization, The People's Blog
At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown continued to push to close the Costco deal yesterday. Kwame spoke with Washington Business Journal reporter Jonathan O’Connell to give the latest update on the deal. Kwame believes that neighborhood revitalization and smart economic development are key factors in his support for the deal. He also believes the deal can [...]
Eye on Constituents: Ballou Knights to Compete in Mission Prep Christmas Classic Basketball Tournament
December 17, 2009 by damianfagon@me.com
Filed under Community Action, Eye on Constituents, Real Solutions, The People's Blog
WASHINGTON – Councilmember Kwame R. Brown would like to congratulate the Ballou Knights High School basketball team for being invited to compete in the Mission Prep Christmas Classic in San Luis Obispo, California. Councilmember Brown sponsored the team’s trip this year.
There they will compete in a 3 game series, one which will include the 9th [...]
Eye on Constituents: Woodson Lady Warriors Ready to Be Champions
December 16, 2009 by Michael Price
Filed under Community Action, Eye on Constituents, Family Focus, Intensify Education, Real Solutions, The People's Blog
The H.D.Woodson SHS Lady Warriors Basketball Team will be participating in the Nike Tournament of Champions in Phoenix, Arizona from December 17-23, 2009. At-large Councilmember Brown is sponsoring the team’s trip this year and wishes them the best of success. Over 80 teams from all over the country are competing in the championship.
Cheer on the [...]
Community Event: Norwood Tenants Association
December 16, 2009 by Michael Price
Filed under Community Action, Eye on Constituents, Family Focus, Housing, Prosper, The People's Blog
The Norwood Tenants Association shared information about an event they held on December 12th. The Norwood Tenants Association uses Mayan cultural traditions to raise awareness about rent controlled housing. The announcement from the event is below.
Click here to learn about the Norwood Tenants Association
Click here to see pictures from the event.
Click here to [...]
Kwame: Wilson Is a Shining Example
December 15, 2009 by damianfagon@me.com
Filed under Intensify Education, Local Investment, The People's Blog
WASHINGTON– School modernization officials broke ground today on Wilson Senior High School to mark the beginning of major renovations that will reshape the school. At-Large Councilmember Kwame R.Brown is a proud Tiger and graduate of Wilson. He shared his thoughts about the groundbreaking, which was made possible by the School Modernization Financing Act of 2006, a law he [...]
Kwame: Report Demands Greater Attention on Middle Schools
December 14, 2009 by damianfagon@me.com
Filed under Intensify Education, The People's Blog
WASHINGTON – At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown strongly believes that a main takeaway from last week’s federal report card on math achievement demands an increased focus on struggling middle schools in the District.
“Clearly, you always want to see the plus signs, and I respect that. But what’s scary is we’re not spending nearly the time [...]
