It’s a seasonably warm June afternoon, which means we can finally complain about the weather in style. Sure, it’s been hazy from the Canadian wildfires (Reuters), but at least our air quality isn’t as terrible as two years ago– remember that? You can check the air quality at AirNow.gov— while we still have it. Don’t […]
I’d like to start this issue of the Buzz with a shoutout to my neighbor, Dave, who reads this column and has noticed my on-again, off-again relationship with it of late. We’re back, folks! And we have landed on Wednesday (for now). A gentle but urgent reminder that WMATA is doing away with the current […]
Walk into any ANC meeting across the District and you’ll find passionate debate, powerful ideas and public service in action. But what you won’t often find—especially in person—are families with young children. That’s not because parents don’t care. It’s because they literally cannot afford to show up. As the Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner for Deanwood and […]
Hey there! Here are some interesting links for you to enjoy: We highlighted it on social media as it was happening last week, but, in case you missed it, here is a recap of the ICE activity around town last week. NBC Washington Incidentally, make sure you follow us on Instagram, BlueSky and the hellsite. […]
Patricia Stamper is the Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner for SMD 7C06, representing Deanwood and Burrville in Ward 7. A lifelong advocate for equity, she is a public servant, educator, and mother of two who believes that every D.C. resident deserves access to fresh food, safe community spaces, and dignified investment. In Ward 7, we have two […]