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bluesky solipsist @zacheadams.bsky.social · Jun 2

@ DC journalists and activists: Department of the Interior, at the request of MPD, has decided to shut down Dupont Circle from Thursday to Monday.

At the request of the Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia, with the concurrence of the United States Park Police, the National Park Service will temporarily close Dupont Circle park this weekend, beginning Thursday, June 5 to Monday, June 9, as a public safety measure and to protect park resources during World Pride celebrations. This decision was made based on a history and pattern of destructive and disorderly behavior from unpermitted activities happening in the park during past DC Pride weekends, including vandalism in 2023 that resulted in approximately $175,000 in damage to the historic Dupont Circle fountain.

We recognize that World Pride is a significant event, and we are committed to supporting a safe celebration for all. We ask for the public’s cooperation and understanding as we take this necessary step to keep the community and visitors safe and protect one of D.C.’s most treasured public spaces.

This action is also consistent with Secretary Burgum’s directive to fully implement President Trump’s Executive Order on Protecting American Monuments, Memorials, and Statues, and Combating Recent Criminal Violence. That order calls for federal agencies to take proactive steps to protect historic and cultural resources on public lands, particularly where there is a demonstrated risk of damage or unlawful activity. The temporary closure and fencing of Dupont Circle Park are preventive measures aligned with that mandate to ensure the safety of both the public and park infrastructure.

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joe5f6.bsky.social @joe5f6.bsky.social · Jun 3

The federal government says that at the request of DC MPD, Dupont Circle will be closed during Pride Weekend.

Surely MPD's beef with unauthorized celebration can be addressed by something short of closure?

It'd be like NYC cordoning off Stonewall or SF blocking off the Castro.

joe5f6.bsky.social @joe5f6.bsky.social · May 15

Good morning from the new Trader Joe's Trader Joe's opening in Edgewood today near Brookland metro station.

ANC5F, especially @aru.io , worked hard to get this grocery store open with licenses approved in record time.

The line started forming at 6:30 for the 9am opening!

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joe5f6.bsky.social @joe5f6.bsky.social · May 8

Wicked in Alethia Tanner Park!

joe5f6.bsky.social @joe5f6.bsky.social · May 7

Good weather means street repavings and patching are happening all over.

Please pay attention to no parking signs so crews can get in and get the job done without having to stand around waiting for the tow truck to take your car away

joe5f6.bsky.social @joe5f6.bsky.social · May 7

It was once known as Dave Thomas Circle. A year ago we started on a project to realign the intersection, expand pedestrian and bike facilities, and improve sight lines and safety. Mini parks, crosswalks, and seating.

Construction is wrapping up, here are some photos.

joe5f6.bsky.social @joe5f6.bsky.social · Apr 22

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joe5f6.bsky.social @joe5f6.bsky.social · Mar 3

Hearing that a lot of property tax assessments are lower for 2026 than 2025.

A reminder that appeals must be submitted by April 1. otr.cfo.dc.gov/page/real-pr...

Real Property Assessments and Appeals FAQs

What is a property assessment? What is market value? An assessment is the estimated market value of your property. Market value is the most probable price for which you can sell your property given no...

otr.cfo.dc.gov

joe5f6.bsky.social @joe5f6.bsky.social · Mar 3

At today's @wmata.com oversight hearing, @wmatagm.bsky.social mentions a May initial rollout for Metro Tap & Go: enabling customers to use credit or debit cards directly on the faregate, removing the friction of purchasing fares at the machine.

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joe5f6.bsky.social @joe5f6.bsky.social · Feb 26

Youth-focused ideas

joe5f6.bsky.social @joe5f6.bsky.social · Feb 26

RFK deal suggestions

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joe5f6.bsky.social @joe5f6.bsky.social · Feb 25

Priorities submitted by attendees

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joe5f6.bsky.social @joe5f6.bsky.social · Feb 25

Tonight I'm at Councilmember Parker's Ward 5 budget forum, listening and learning as we prepare budget requests for the coming 2026 city budget.

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joe5f6.bsky.social @joe5f6.bsky.social · Feb 19

Join Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker on Tuesday evening, February 25, 2025 for a community budget forum. The forum will begin at 6:30 p.m. at Friendship Public Charter School’s Armstrong Campus (111 O St NW). Please use this form to RSVP.
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Mailchimp Survey

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joe5f6.bsky.social @joe5f6.bsky.social · Feb 18

News: @wmata.com and DDOT are alerting ANCs about bus stop additions related to the bus redesign from the Better Bus project.

Included are a pair of bus stops on Eckington Place at Q St NE for the new D34 route (rerouted P6)

joe5f6.bsky.social @joe5f6.bsky.social · Feb 15

DC budget timeline

Apr 2: Mayor sends budget proposal to Council
Apr 4: Mayor testifies on budget
Apr 7 to May 1: Budget hearings
May 2: Local Budget Act/Budget Support Act hearing
May 7-9: Mark-ups
May 14: Budget work session
May 28: 1st Council vote
Jun 11: 2nd Council vote

joe5f6.bsky.social @joe5f6.bsky.social · Feb 13

Bryant St bridge: clear! East ramp clear, west ramp has ice but clear paths.

MBT: clear!

Have a safe commute

Many thanks to
@aru5f02.bsky.social
DPW
@wmata.com
@mayorbowser.bsky.social
@cmzparker5.bsky.social
@brianneknadeau.bsky.social

all helped make sure we weren't forgotten this storm!

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joe5f6.bsky.social @joe5f6.bsky.social · Feb 12

830am status
>RI Ave car lanes clear
>MBT not clear
>Bryant St pedestrian bridge is not clear on the west half, clear on the east half
>Sidewalks hit and miss but people are shoveling and plowing

Federal employees on a two hour delay.

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joe5f6.bsky.social @joe5f6.bsky.social · Feb 12

WMATA service today:

Metrobus severe snow plan. 42 of 193 bus routes will operate but on major roads only and passengers should anticipate service delays, detours, and increased wait times. No G8 service. P6, 80 detoured.

Metrorail: normal service

MetroAccess: normal service

joe5f6.bsky.social @joe5f6.bsky.social · Feb 11

He also asked about the importance of Rhode Island Ave bus priority lanes, and Director Kershbaum promised to follow up on that.

joe5f6.bsky.social @joe5f6.bsky.social · Feb 11

Councilmember Parker @cmzparker5.bsky.social raised the issue of cars ending up on the Metropolitan Branch Trail at today's DDOT oversight hearing. He pressed for action to harden bollards and space planters to prevent automobile entry onto the MBT.

I look forward to hearing DDOT's plans!

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joe5f6.bsky.social @joe5f6.bsky.social · Feb 11

I testified at DC Department of Public Works (DPW)'s oversight hearing on the issue of snow removal of the Bryant Street pedestrian bridge (or lack thereof), and the need for a memorandum of understanding between DPW and private parties on either side to facilitate it.

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joe5f6.bsky.social @joe5f6.bsky.social · Feb 8

Spending this morning with Ward 5 commissioners and Councilmember Parker @cmzparker5.bsky.social talking about policy priorities for the year.

Here's some of our brainstorming

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joe5f6.bsky.social @joe5f6.bsky.social · Feb 4

Thank you to @dcpolicedept.bsky.social for organizing this evening's safety meet and greet in Eckington, and for everyone who brought questions!

Topics covered include 911 calls, cameras, after school programs, ride alongs, and crime trends.