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Next ANC Meeting - Wed. May 21, 6:30 pm
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This is not the greatest photo, but it WAS one of the greatest rainbows I've ever seen, right off my back stairs on May 4th! Did you catch it too? Check out that faint second ring above the treetop!
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Happy May, neighbors!
I missed sending out a detailed newsletter last month since I was on vacation, but I'm back at it this month and committed to keeping it up. It's important that our neighbors know about what's going on in the ANC - can you forward this to TWO neighbors and suggest that they subscribe?
What I've been up to: I've been busy getting to know the ins and outs of ANC, and supporting the Commission and our neighbors. A few highlights:
- Thanks to recommendations from several neighbors, I worked with the Department of Parks and Recreation to request new "dogs must be on leash" signs at Lorenzo Allen Park!
- I was also proud to support 4D's March resolution condemning the reinstatement of the MPD officers convicted in the murder of 4D resident Mr. Karon Hylton-Brown, which passed, and has inspired other ANCs in Ward 4 to develop their own similar resolutions.
- Finally, I've been working with Epic Restaurant & Lounge on the 4800 block of Georgia Avenue towards a settlement agreement that supports their business while maintaining the tranquility of the residential neighborhood in the block right behind, and will continue to work with the neighbors to address other noise concerns from the block.
Save the Date for Movie Night! Speaking of Lorenzo Allen Park, save the date for Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 7 pm - DPR's Roving Leaders program will be showing an outdoor movie screening!
Let me know if you want to get involved in any of these efforts.
- Commissioner Eliza Cava
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Government News You Can Use
How to Make Noise Complaints
Did you know? 311 is not always equipped to help deal with noise complaints promptly. It depends on the type of noise as to whether you should call 311:
Is the noise coming from...
A construction site, leaf blower, noisy HVAC, or other property-based noise? Contact the Department of Buildings. To file a complaint with DOB, please use their complaint webform.
A licensed restaurant, bar, or dispensary? You need to contact the Alcohol, Beverage, and Cannabis Administration (ABCA). Call 202.442.4423 or use the online complaint portal (preferred). ABCA has inspectors on duty until 3 am, and they will come to your house and take an indoor noise reading with the doors and windows closed. That is the ONLY way to substantiate a noise complaint about a licensed establishment, and ultimately lead to enforcement.
A private hauler trash truck operating after 9 pm or before 7 am? Private hauler trash truck noise is enforced by the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection (DLCP). To file a complaint concerning trash truck noise, contact DLCP.
Another activity in public space? For private parties, loud vehicles, etc., contact the Police Department non-emergency. That is when you should call 311! Police will come out and investigate as resources/triage allows.
Did this all make you fascinated about how DC regulates noise? Learn all the details in the Noise Regulations Handbook, which includes Title 20 District of Columbia Municipal Regulations, Chapter 27, Noise Control and Chapter 28, Maximum Noise Levels, and Chapter 29, Noise Measuring Test Procedures.
🚍 Metro’s New Bus Network is Coming June 29! 🚍
Mark your calendar! On Sunday, June 29, Metro is launching their new bus network, designed to better serve you and the entire region.
The new bus network is a system shaped by a two-year process that included extensive data analysis about where and when people travel today coupled with 23 weeks of community engagement. This network is a result of tens of thousands of customers, residents, and stakeholders who shared their feedback online and at in-person events to help design a faster, more frequent, and more reliable bus network!
As Metro prepares for the launch, major efforts are underway, including updated bus stop signs and network maps, operator training, and system upgrades to ensure riders have the most accurate and up-to-date information.
🚌 It’s never too early to learn your new bus route! Explore the updated trip planner, network maps, route profiles and more at wmata.com/BetterBus. 🚌
Laid off? Get help with health insurance coverage from DC Health Link.
DC Health Link has a program to help displaced federal workers get enrolled in health insurance. There are pop-up walk-in clinics throughout May and June around the District. For more information, go to www.dchealthlink.com/lost-coverage, or call (855) 532-5465 (Mon-Fri 8am-6pm).
Returning Citizen Expungement Clinic May 17th
DC Representative Oye Owolewa is set to host his upcoming Expungement Clinic at 5620 Colorado Ave NW on Saturday May 17th, 10 am - 1 pm. Due to DC's lack of statehood, DC residents are in particular danger of facing a federal justice system that is often not aligned with DC values. At the upcoming Expungement Clinic, Returning Citizens will learn about the record sealing process (DC's version of expungements) while providing free legal support and resources. FREE RSVP.
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Get Involved in Neighborhood Schools
As the school year draws to a close, make sure you take a moment to visit a fantastic culminating event at our neighborhood high school:
A Taste of Petworth May 23rd at Roosevelt
Join Roosevelt High School for the 2nd annual A Taste of Petworth, a fundraising event that will highlight the excellence of the Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs at Theodore Roosevelt High School. Roosevelt's CTE programs offer a diverse range of pathways, including Culinary Arts, Business Management, Global Service and Diplomacy, and JROTC, providing students with essential skills for success in today's global marketplace. This year’s A Taste of Petworth will take place on Friday, May 23rd, 2025, from 6pm to 9pm at Roosevelt. The event will feature a Casino Night theme, bringing together delicious tastings from local restaurants, student-led showcases, live entertainment, and casino-style games. Neighbors can purchase tickets using the following link: https://bit.ly/4jSvB2X
Join Office of Planning for an in-person workshop on DC 2050, the District's next comprehensive plan!
We'll discuss the essential elements of a neighborhood and the needs and priorities of your community. Visit DC2050.com for more information.
Saturday, May 31, 11am-1pm
Ron Brown College Preparatory High School (4800 Meade Street NE)
Wednesday, June 4, 6-8pm
Stuart-Hobson Middle School (410 E Street NE)
Complete the Vision Survey at DC2050.com by Sunday, May 18.
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Protect Our City and Our Neighbors
Defending our Immigrant Community
District Bridges shared some useful resources for everyone in our community to help protect our immigrant neighbors and ourselves from overaggressive immigration enforcement:
Free DC continues to be a great place to organize to protect ourselves against federal intrusion and, ultimately, achieve statehood. Definitely get involved with Free DC to find out how you can help support the ongoing budget battle for DC's $1 billion Congress managed to misplace, so we don't have to start cutting city services mid-year! Sign up for their news at https://freedcproject.org/.
I'll continue to share resources about other groups organizing to defend DC in future newsletters. We can engage in this fight with joy and without fear - and we each can make a difference!
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Upcoming ANC 4D Meeting
Monthly Commission Meeting: Wednesday, May 21, 6:30 pm
Public meetings are held on the third Wednesday of the month fully hybrid - both in person at Washington Latin Public Charter School (5200 2nd St. NW) and on Zoom, and run from 6:30-8 pm unless otherwise noted. If you're coming in person, enter through a side door on 2nd St NW just north of the main entrance.
Meeting links and agendas generally are available 1 week in advance of meetings on the ANC's website: anc4d.org
A draft agenda for that public meeting can be found here. The following items are on the agenda:
- Election of ANC 4D Secretary
- Councilmember Janeese Lewis George's Office
- Mayor's Office of Community Relations
- DOEE RiverSmart Homes
- Interest in dog park at Emery Heights Park
- Applications:
- ABRA-129639, Epic Lounge
- ABRA-122495, Mariachi Lounge
- ABRA-112634, Abegaz & Choma (Melkamu Abegaz)
- BZA No. 21302, 4921 1st Street
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Letters of Endorsement Requests:
- Drone use for structural analysis at 914 Kennedy
- ABRA endorsement for stipulated license for Ethio Japanese Market
To register to attend virtually, click here.
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Please be in touch!
You can reach me at 4D04@anc.dc.gov, or call or text (202) 503-9141. Please reach out any time with ideas, questions, or to share about something DC government is doing right or needs to fix. I will do my best to find the right person to help with your concern.
That's it for this edition. If you have questions, concerns, problems with District services, ideas for improving Petworth, or something you would like me to update or write about, drop me an email to let me know!
Got this forwarded from a neighbor? Click to subscribe to this SMD 4D04 newsletter.
Also, please sign up to receive email updates from ANC 4D here. And I strongly recommend signing up for Councilmember Janeese Lewis-George's weekly newsletter here, it's always full of useful information.
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Commissioner Eliza Cava
Eliza Cava is the Commissioner for Single Member District 4D04, Petworth, since January 2025.
Phone: (202) 503-9141
Email: 4D04@anc.dc.gov
Address: 844 Delafield Pl NW, Washington DC, 20011
Website: anc4d.org
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