CNN Interview with Kwame on Jobs in America
February 28, 2010 by Michael Price
Filed under Job Creation, Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments, The People's Blog
At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown interviewed with CNN about jobs and job training in America. CNN covered a groundbreaking report issued by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments. Check out the video here:
Click here to learn more about the report.
Kwame Knocks Down Walls to Double Emergency Shelter Beds for Victims of Domestic Violence
February 26, 2010 by Michael Price
Filed under Domestic Violence, Family Focus, Safeguard Communities, The People's Blog
My Sister’s Place begins demolition of facility to be completed in fall
At an undisclosed location, At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown joined board members and staff of My Sister’s Place to begin demolition of a facility that will double the organization’s emergency shelter beds from 22 to 45. My Sister’s Place is the oldest and only [...]
Kwame Thanks Rhee for Recognizing the Value of Phelps and Career Technical Education to Reform Efforts
February 25, 2010 by Michael Price
Filed under Intensify Education, Job Creation, The People's Blog
Kwame calls for adult classes to begin at Phelps this summer
Today, At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown thanked Chancellor Michelle Rhee for joining the effort to revitalize career technical education (CTE) in the District. Phelps Architecture, Construction and Engineering High School was the subject of a report on WAMU 88.5 FM this morning, in which Rhee [...]
Ward 8 Job Fair and More
February 24, 2010 by Cass Luskin
Filed under Community Action, Community Events, Job Creation, Neighborhood Revitalization, Real Solutions, The People's Blog, We Alerts
The Far Southeast Family Strengthening Collaborative Inc. (FSFSC) is hosting three events over the next couple months. Events later in the month will also be shared in our community events postings, but the first event is a Job Fair tomorrow (Thursday) night.
Thursday night’s Full Collaborative Meeting, with the theme: ”JOBS NOW!,” will be host to [...]
2010 Student Art Exhibition
February 24, 2010 by Cass Luskin
Filed under Community Events, Family Focus, Intensify Education, Parental Engagement, Teachers + Parents, The People's Blog
The DC Commission on Arts and Humanities is seeking DC Public School and DC Public Charter School student artwork to be included in a citywide art exhibition that will highlight the best artwork created during the 2009-2010 school year. The selected works will be honored with a gallery show and opening reception on June 4th, [...]
NAACP Professional and Executive Diversity Job Fair
February 23, 2010 by Cass Luskin
Filed under Community Action, Community Events, Job Creation, Prosper, The People's Blog
Next Tuesday (March 2nd), the NAACP is sponsoring a Professional and Executive Diversity Job Fair, free and open to anyone with at least a four year degree. The Job Fair, which goes from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m., promises to bring together hiring managers and recruits from a number of different businesses and industries, all [...]
Economic Development Oversight Hearing Schedule
February 23, 2010 by Michael Price
Filed under Community Action, Community Events, Economic Development Committee, Job Creation, Local Investment, Neighborhood Revitalization, The People's Blog
Click here to register for the committee’s upcoming open house on March 3rd
This year, the Committee on Economic Development chaired by At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown will fulfill its Council oversight responsibilities to ensure fiscal responsibility, transparency and accountability in the city’s budget. The committee announced the following budget and performance oversight schedule for [...]
Free Tax Help From AARP’s Tax-Aide Program
February 23, 2010 by Cass Luskin
Filed under Community Action, Community Events, The People's Blog
17 Tax Prep Sites Across District Will Operate Until April 15
AARP Tax-Aide, an AARP Foundation program and the nation’s largest volunteer-run tax counseling and preparation service, offers help to low- and middle-income taxpayers with special attention to those who are 60 and older.
Here in the District, 50 AARP Tax-Aide volunteers will be helping thousands of [...]
Kwame Profiled by Examiner’s “My Washington”
February 22, 2010 by Michael Price
Filed under The People's Blog
On Sunday, At-Large Councilmember Kwame R. Brown was profiled by the Washington Examiner in “My Washington.” Check out some the Councilmember’s “faves and raves.” Share with us how you would have answered some of the questions. We look forward to your responses.
Click here to read the entire article by Michael Neibauer.
HIGHLIGHT TO ANSWER #2: Check out [...]
Phelps Open House
February 19, 2010 by Michael Price
Filed under Community Action, Community Events, Intensify Education, Parental Engagement, Teachers + Parents, The People's Blog
Phelps Architecture, Construction and Engineering High School will host an open house to welcome parents, community members and prospective students into the school. Held on Saturday, February 20th from 10 am-2 pm, the open house will give you the chance to learn about Phelps’ exceptional programs, including its architecture, civil engineering, carpentry, welding, plumbing and [...]
