And They’re Off! Mayor Fenty joined Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS) Director Vincent Schiraldi and youth for a triathlon at the Oak Hill Youth Center. Twelve teams of three racers each took part in the event, which included a three-mile run.
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Bike to Work. The DC Department of Transportation and Washington Area Bicyclist Association invite you to join in Bike to Work Day Friday, May 16. The annual event has 17 pit stops in the metropolitan area, including a Freedom Plaza rally from 8-9 am.Read more >>
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CityCenter DC. Mayor Fenty and Neil Albert, Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, unveiled a plan for a 400-room luxury hotel and 100,000 square feet of retail space downtown. The project is part of the Old Convention Center site, now called CityCenter DC.Read more >>
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Healthy Communities Grants. Mayor Fenty announces the first Healthy Communities Grants from the General Mills Foundation. The food giant has donated $100,000 to improve youth fitness and nutrition in the District. Four schools and nonprofit organizations will receive the grants.
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New Tip Lines. The Metropolitan Police Department encourages you to call 888-919-CRIME or send a text message to 50411 if you have tips about crime. Both are completely anonymous and available anytime.Read more >>
Salute to Seniors The DC Office on Aging has a month-long calendar of events planned for Older Washingtonians Month. The theme for the month is “Building Stronger Senior Communities.Read More
Connections for Schools Mayor Fenty announced $20 million in technology grants for District of Columbia Public Schools.Read More
