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DC Is Setting the Standard for Sustainability

Earth Day was on Tuesday, and the District is proud to be a national and a global leader on the environment. The District has cut citywide emissions by more than 35 percent since 2006 thanks to efforts such as the greening of the electric grid, decreased energy use intensity in commercial buildings, and improvements in vehicle fuel economy and standards. The District holds itself to high standards, as DC government is 100 percent powered by renewable energy. Below are just some of the other ways DC is leading the way. Click here to check out the reel on our social channels for more. Sustainable Building DC was the first LEED Platinum city in the world. The LEED Certification program is run by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), which is a non-profit organization formed to assess the sustainability of buildings and other structures. In 2024 alone, major projects that achieved LEED Certification included the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Raymond Elementary School, and MLK Gateway II. The District is the first city in the country…

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Workday in the Ward at Palisades Farmers Market

The next Workday in the Ward will be held at the Palisades Farmers Market, located at 48th Place and MacArthur Blvd NW, on Sunday, April 27, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Come by the farmers market to meet with Councilmember Frumin and members of the Ward 3 office staff to discuss legislation, constituent services, and more.

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Resources for Recently Unemployed Residents

New Public Service Career Hub Site The DC government website, Fedsupport.dc.gov, includes information on unemployment insurance and how to apply, resources for job seekers federal employment guidance, and DC government opportunities. Unemployment Insurance and Career Support The District’s Unemployment Insurance program provides temporary financial assistance to qualified individuals who meet the eligibility requirements of the District of Columbia. To receive unemployment insurance, you must meet the following criteria: Be unemployed through no fault of your own Be able, available, and actively looking for work Have earned enough wages to file a claim Apply for unemployment benefits from the Office of Unemployment Compensation Ten things you should know about the Unemployment Insurance System If you have any questions or need further assistance applying for unemployment insurance, contact DOES by phone at 202-724-7000. These career support programs, offered by the Department of Employment Services and non-profit partners, provide job seekers support on their career journey: Wider Circle Career Support DC Infrastructure Academy Apprenticeship DC   Apply For Health Insurance If you are a DC resident and lost your federal…

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Statement on the Report of the Ad Hoc Committee in the Matter of Trayon White, Sr.

This is a sad day for the Council and the District of Columbia. The first time I truly saw how Councilmember Trayon White served his community was at a vigil after a shooting on Martin Luther King Avenue ten or more years ago. He spoke with his neighbors with empathy and strength, calling for change from outside of his community but also from within. He connected with his neighbors in a way that resonated. More recently, we overlapped at an event, and I asked him how he bore up attending so many funerals and meeting with so many families broken with pain after the loss of a loved one. He responded that he was tired - spiritually tired - but he showed up just the same. I say these things because at the center of all this is a person who has earned the love and respect of many in his community. There is a human being with strengths and weaknesses. A person who, like all of us, should not be defined by one act.…

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