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Huma Imtiaz @humaimtiaz5e04.bsky.social · 5d

Well, #WeekWithoutDriving came to an early end for a weekend trip to part of WV where there is no public transit available (which is a shame since driving is terrible and it’d be so much more pleasant to take the train!).

Huma Imtiaz @humaimtiaz5e04.bsky.social · 6d

On Day 4 of #WeekWithoutDriving, it was just walking around the neighborhood — where I saw one driver not yield to pedestrians (kids to boot) in a crosswalk, and then another driver getting visibly frustrated because a young child was taking too long to cross the street.

Huma Imtiaz @humaimtiaz5e04.bsky.social · 7d

On Day 3 of #WeekWithoutDriving there were some short bike rides to the gym, work, and then tennis lessons (thanks to DPR for the amazing program!), and a nice long walk to the Resevoir District park on this cool morning with the pupper.

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Huma Imtiaz @humaimtiaz5e04.bsky.social · 6d

On Day 4 of #WeekWithoutDriving, it was just walking around the neighborhood — where I saw one driver not yield to pedestrians (kids to boot) in a crosswalk, and then another driver getting visibly frustrated because a young child was taking too long to cross the street.

Huma Imtiaz @humaimtiaz5e04.bsky.social · 7d

On Day 3 of #WeekWithoutDriving there were some short bike rides to the gym, work, and then tennis lessons (thanks to DPR for the amazing program!), and a nice long walk to the Resevoir District park on this cool morning with the pupper.

Photo of a dog in a park, fountain in background

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Huma Imtiaz @humaimtiaz5e04.bsky.social · 7d

On Day 3 of #WeekWithoutDriving there were some short bike rides to the gym, work, and then tennis lessons (thanks to DPR for the amazing program!), and a nice long walk to the Resevoir District park on this cool morning with the pupper.

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Huma Imtiaz @humaimtiaz5e04.bsky.social · 8d

On Day 2 of #WeekWithoutDriving, I biked to Capitol Hill and back from Bloomingdale, totaling about 8m roundtrip. The bike lane infrastructure in Cap Hill makes it super easy (and safe!) to get there.

Huma Imtiaz @humaimtiaz5e04.bsky.social · 9d

On Day 1 of #WeekWithoutDriving, I biked to an errand (get your flu shot!) and then a work event later in the day - a total of 5 miles on the bike! The ongoing repaving work on Rhode Island Ave NW meant I had to take a longer route because unpaved roads and me do not do well.

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Huma Imtiaz @humaimtiaz5e04.bsky.social · 9d

On Day 1 of #WeekWithoutDriving, I biked to an errand (get your flu shot!) and then a work event later in the day - a total of 5 miles on the bike! The ongoing repaving work on Rhode Island Ave NW meant I had to take a longer route because unpaved roads and me do not do well.

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Huma Imtiaz @humaimtiaz5e04.bsky.social · 16d

Excited to participate again this year!

Greater Greater Washington @ggwash.org · 16d

We invited local leaders to experience how non-drivers navigate DC for #WeekWithoutDriving. @americawalks

DC leaders, residents to participate in the National Week Without Driving

View this post on ggwash.org

ggwash.org

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Huma Imtiaz @humaimtiaz5e04.bsky.social · 27d

Thanks, CM Parker’s office and I have been in touch on this for the past few days and they made me aware of the arrest yesterday.

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Scott Roberts @scottrobertsdc.bsky.social · Sep 8

see the brief agenda of tonight's 6 pm ANC5E special call virtual meeting

- resolution condemning federal overreach & return of local funds

- resolution requesting identification of federal agents & officers

@humaimtiaz5e04.bsky.social
#BloomingdaleDC

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Erin Palmer @erinpalmerdc.bsky.social · Aug 30

Mayor Muriel Bowser has praised the surge and reserved her criticisms for ICE wearing masks. But tonight at a local school it was MPD who pulled up their gaiter, put on gloves, and approached me masked.

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Erin Palmer @erinpalmerdc.bsky.social · Aug 30

Nothing like sending FBI, DEA, HSI, and MPD in mass numbers to a high school football game to sow chaos and fear and make things less safe.

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Huma Imtiaz @humaimtiaz5e04.bsky.social · Aug 29

I signed on to this letter with my whole heart — a huge thank you the ANC Home Rule caucus that helped push this through.

The 51st @51st.news · Aug 29

93 Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners from across the city have written a joint letter opposing Trump's takeover: "This takeover is a direct attack on the freedom and independence every community deserves." 51st.news/opinion-a-jo...

Opinion: A joint letter from ANCs opposing President Trump’s takeover of D.C.

President Trump claims he is working to improve public safety. In reality, it’s nothing more than a power grab.

51st.news

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Huma Imtiaz @humaimtiaz5e04.bsky.social · Aug 23

Hit 500 miles on the e-bike today doing what I love the most: hauling groceries from the farmers market and running errands along the MBT. Always grateful to @amantgeorge.bsky.social who found this gorgeous bike for me and whose e-bike guide is a must read!

Photo of a bike with the total miles biked in display

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Huma Imtiaz @humaimtiaz5e04.bsky.social · Aug 23

The Athletic Hazy IPAs!

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Huma Imtiaz @humaimtiaz5e04.bsky.social · Aug 15

Latest newsletter is out, feat super helpful resources shared by @robertwhitedc.bsky.social and @cmzparker5.bsky.social: mailchi.mp/08688b63387b...

Updates from the Commissioner for ANC5E04

mailchi.mp

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Alex Koma @alexkoma.bsky.social · Aug 15

New: DC AG Brian Schwalb is suing over US AG Pam Bondi’s order attempting to install DEA head Terry Cole as a new federal police commissioner. Just as he did in last night’s legal opinion, he calls this a violation of the Home Rule Act, which leaves the mayor/chief in charge.

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Christina Henderson @chenderson.bsky.social · Aug 14

DMHHS and DHS have worked to expand the number of beds available.

If you see someone that needs shelter tonight, please call the shelter hotline at (202) 399-7093 or 311.

Here is also a helpful FAQ & resources from the DC Attorney General: oag.dc.gov/release/freq...

Frequently Asked Questions: Individuals in Homeless Encampments in DC

oag.dc.gov

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Free DC @freedcproject.bsky.social · Aug 14

From @aclu-dc.bsky.social: "MPD officers cannot force you to show ID (except for a driver’s license if you’re stopped while driving). However, federal immigration officers can force you to show immigration documents and disclose your immigration status."

www.acludc.org/know-your-ri...

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Free DC @freedcproject.bsky.social · Aug 14

The next 45 days are going to be a time when everybody in DC needs to know our rights and how to assert them.

Here are five important things for everyone to know while DC is under occupation 🧵

Five rights everyone in DC needs to know

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Huma Imtiaz @humaimtiaz5e04.bsky.social · Aug 5

Really love to be downtown where a driver told me to shove it up my c**t because I told him off for blocking the crosswalk with his SUV.

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Huma Imtiaz @humaimtiaz5e04.bsky.social · Jul 16

JFC

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Huma Imtiaz @humaimtiaz5e04.bsky.social · Jul 16

Grateful to the DPW team that came out this morning to address outstanding trash issues on 1st St NW and adjoining streets (like dumped paint cans, trash, random bits of furniture).

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Huma Imtiaz @humaimtiaz5e04.bsky.social · Jul 12

So thrilled to welcome them to the neighborhood! Hai Le and Gia Le have created a really wonderful, warm space (and the food is a++++).

Washingtonian @washingtonian.com · Jul 9

A former butcher takes his Vietnamese noodle soup to the next level at PhoXotic in Bloomingdale.

DC's Newest Pho Counter Features Blow-Torched Bone Marrow and Fresh Noodles

A former butcher takes his Vietnamese noodle soup to the next level at PhoXotic in Bloomingdale.

www.washingtonian.com

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Huma Imtiaz @humaimtiaz5e04.bsky.social · Jun 30

Also it is bonkers hot out there and one the most popular bus stops in our neighborhood has nowhere for folks to sit or stand in the shade because the sidewalk space is so limited.

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Huma Imtiaz @humaimtiaz5e04.bsky.social · Jun 30

Handed out a bunch of flyers for the new Better Bus routes this am and a ton of folks were already prepped for their new route (with some disappointed about the G8 route changes tho). @wmata.com

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Huma Imtiaz @humaimtiaz5e04.bsky.social · Jun 29

The people loved the 33 bus: www.tiktok.com/t/ZPHbjFrRJj...

TikTok - Make Your Day

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