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Mayor Bowser to Celebrate the Transformation of Grimke School into New Housing and Renovated...
On Thursday, October 17, at 4 pm, Mayor Muriel Bowser will break ground on the redevelopment of the former Grimke School, a mixed-use site in Ward 1 that will deliver 68 homes, including 21 affordable units
VA hosts initiative that assists in securing financial futures for Veterans, service members and...
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will host the Economic Investment (EI) Initiative: Puget Sound 2019, Aug. 6 – 8 at the South Puget Sound Community College in Olympia, Washington
EPA to Recognize Former Naval Air Station Cecil Field as 2019 Superfund Redevelopment Grant...
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 Administrator Mary Walker, along with state and local officials, will recognize the Former Naval Air Station Cecil Field Superfund site as the recipient of the EPA Superfund Redevelopment Initiative Grant on Wednesday
Mayor Bowser to Celebrate Construction Milestone at Ward 7’s Skyland Town Center
On Thursday, July 18, Mayor Muriel Bowser will celebrate the topping out of Skyland Town Center, signifying that Phase 1 of the 18-acre, mixed-use community has reached its final construction height. Following the program
Disaster Recovery Center Opens for Three Days in Circleville
A Disaster Recovery Center will open Monday, July 8 through Wednesday, July 10 in Circleville to help renters, homeowners and businesses in Ohio affected by the tornadoes, storms and flooding of May 27 – 29, 2019.
Mayor Bowser to Break Ground on Ward 1 Short-Term Family Housing Program
On Tuesday, July 2, at 2 pm, Mayor Muriel Bowser will celebrate the groundbreaking of Ward 1’s Short-Term Family Housing (STFH) Program, delivering her commitment to close and replace the DC General Family Shelter with dignified
Norton to Host Community Forum on D.C. Statehood and Community Building, Tuesday
On the day that national organizations speak about their support and work on Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton’s (D-DC) District of Columbia statehood bill, Norton will that evening host a Community Forum moderated by Reverend
Norton to Speak at RFK Stadium Site Athletic Fields Opening, Tomorrow
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) will speak tomorrow, Saturday, June 8, 2019, at the ribbon cutting of new athletic fields at the RFK stadium site at 11:00 a.m. Norton recently introduced a bill to sell the RFK stadium site,
Mayor Bowser and Greater Washington Community Foundation to Launch the District’s First-Ever Public–Private Partnership...
On Thursday, June 6, at 10:30 am, Mayor Bowser, along with her Interagency Council on Homelessness (ICH) and the Greater Washington Community Foundation, will launch the Partnership to End Homelessness.
Housing advocates and community development pioneers to take the stage for NHC’s Annual Policy...
The National Housing Conference (NHC), a nonprofit that convenes and collaborates with a diverse membership and the broader housing and community development sectors to advance affordable housing policies
Mayor Bowser to Lead National Dialogue on Affordable and Workforce Housing
On Monday, March 11, at 10:15 am, Mayor Bowser will kick off the National League of Cities (NLC) Congressional City Conference, promoting federal partnerships
Help is still available for Mangkhut and Yutu Survivors
Disaster assistance information is still available for survivors who suffered damages and property loss due to Typhoon Mangkhut and Typhoon Yutu. Federal Emergency
High Point Market Keynote Series to Feature Podcast Host, Celebrity Designers for Spring Market...
The High Point Market Authority has announced its Keynote Series lineup for Spring Market, April 6-10, 2019. This season’s educational series features celebrated podcast host LuAnn Nigara
Mayor Bowser to Unveil the Downtown Day Services Center for Individuals Experiencing Homelessness
Mayor Muriel Bowser along with members of her administration and the DowntownDC Business Improvement District (BID) will unveil and cut the ribbon on the Downtown Day
NARI Features Building Expert Bill Robinson at the 2019 International Builders Show
The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) features a presentation from building expert Bill Robinson on “Defining the Building Envelope.”
Free Rebuilding and Repair Advice Available in Leon County Jan. 24-29
FEMA and home improvement retailers in Leon County are teaming up Jan. 24-29 to provide free information and literature on making homes stronger and safer, as Floridians repair or rebuild their homes damaged by Hurricane Michael
Mayor Bowser Celebrates a Family of Eight Securing Long-Term Housing in “A Home for...
On Wednesday, December 19, at 12 pm, Mayor Bowser will stand with a family of eight as they sign their lease to secure long-term housing in time for the holidays. This signing marks the mid-way point in the Mayor’s annual “A Home for the Holidays” campaign, which focuses attention on placing hundreds
Mayor Bowser to Deliver More Senior Affordable Housing and Retail to Southwest at Kickoff...
On Monday, December 17, at 12:00 p.m., Mayor Bowser will kick off the second phase of construction at 555 E Street, SW, delivering additional senior affordable housing, a hotel, and innovative retail space to the Southwest neighborhood
Volunteer and Save: Students Needed to Assist at Building Innovation 2019
Students interested in attending Building Innovation 2019: The National Institute of Building Sciences Annual Conference & Expo, January 7-10, 2019, at the Mandarin Oriental in Washington, D.C., already receive a discounted price on registration. However, there’s a chance to attend the Conference for FREE as a volunteer.
L.A. County to Consider Approval of City-sized Development in High Fire Area
The L.A. County Board of Supervisors is expected to consider whether to approve the controversial Centennial development on Dec. 11. Opponents of the development from the Center for Biological Diversity, California Native Plant Society and SoCal 350 Climate Action will urge the board to reject Centennial.
