Advisory Neighborhood Commission 1E in Washington has successfully advocated for major infrastructure repairs by Pepco in Park View, addressing frequent power outages experienced over the past year. The repairs, completed in August, included the replacement of a failing transformer and sidewalk restoration. Residents expressed frustration over ongoing outages, prompting the Commission to take action, including filing complaints and adopting resolutions for further investigation. ANC 1E continues to monitor service reliability and advocate for improvements in neighborhood infrastructure.
ANC 1E Approves $1,000 Grant to Support Fall Fest 2025 on Saturday
ANC 1E has granted $1,000 to Friends of the Soldiers Home to support Fall Fest, a community event honoring veterans and fostering neighborhood connections at the Armed Forces Retirement Home. Scheduled for September 27, 2025, the event will feature live music, food trucks, and activities for families, drawing hundreds each year.
Chairman Footer: New Youth Curfew is “a good temporary tool”
The curfew applies to anyone 17 or younger who is in a group of nine or more between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
ANC 1E Urges DC Council to Restore Funding for Violence-Interruption Programs
Resolution sent in response to Mayor Muriel Bowser’s proposed Fiscal Year 2026 budget, which recommends severe cuts to key programs like Cure the Streets FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEADVISORY NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSION 1EGovernment of the District of Columbia2605 Sherman Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001Contact: Commissioner Brad Howard, ANC 1E Engagement Secretarywww.anc1e.org | 1E01@anc.dc.gov UPDATE 07/14/2025: After receiving public … Continue reading ANC 1E Urges DC Council to Restore Funding for Violence-Interruption Programs
ANC 1E Opposes FY26 Budget Provision Repealing D.C. Sanctuary City Protections
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEADVISORY NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSION 1EGovernment of the District of Columbia2605 Sherman Ave NW, Washington DC 20001Contact: Commissioner Brad Howard, ANC 1E Engagement Secretarywww.anc1e.org | 1E01@anc.dc.gov WASHINGTON — At its June 25, 2025, public meeting, Advisory Neighborhood Commission 1E unanimously adopted a resolution opposing the proposed repeal of sanctuary city protections included in the Mayor’s … Continue reading ANC 1E Opposes FY26 Budget Provision Repealing D.C. Sanctuary City Protections
ANC 1E Calls for Full Funding of Bus Priority and Bruce Monroe Park Projects
On April 23, 2025, ANC 1E urged D.C. Council and DDOT to fund three crucial public infrastructure projects along Georgia Avenue: the Bus Priority Projects and a park at Bruce Monroe site. The resolution emphasizes community needs and potential impact on vulnerable populations amid proposed budget cuts, highlighting the importance of equity and transit justice.
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