DC Appleseed, a member of the Anacostia Park and Community Collaborative, was proud to celebrate its 24th year last month, with a reception and program at Arena Stage in southwest DC. At that event, DC Appleseed recognized many community leaders including Philip Pannell, Executive Director of the Anacostia Coordinating Council, also a member of APACC.
Read MoreFiscal Year 2019 (FY 2019, FY19) started October 1. As is always the case, some laws, policies, programs, and taxes change from one year to the next. Action—advocacy—on the budget is not done when the mayor signs it. To the contrary, once the fiscal year starts, the work is focused on making sure agencies implement the budget.
APACC and its members will be paying close attention to several elements of the FY 2019 budget and taking action when necessary.
Read MoreOne of the ways APACC helps members (and non-members) build their organizational capacity is through a weekly post with useful information and skill-building opportunities. Check out this week’s post.
Read MoreJoin the National Park Service (NPS) Wednesday, October 17, 6:30-8:30 pm for an open house and informational session on Kenilworth Park North, the former landfill site in Ward 7.
Read MoreLearn about what candidates for ANC seats have to say about their plans if elected at this Ward 8 ANC forum Saturday, October 13, 2:00-4:00 pm.
Read MoreArt All Night Congress Heights was a blast! Michael Bochynski with Clean Water Action and Art Slater with Anacostia Coordinating Council talked with attendees about the future of the Anacostia River Corridor, sustainability, and more.
The verdict? Less violence, paddle boats in the river, and better signage in Anacostia Park were among the recommendations.
Read MoreAPACC’s success in Year 3 depends on addressing some internal and external challenges. Twenty-eight members strong, APACC has the talent it needs to tackle the challenges and come out the other side stronger and more cohesive.
Read MoreFestival del Rio is a free family-oriented event at Bladensburg Park and it takes place Saturday, October 13 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Read MoreOne of the ways APACC helps members (and non-members) build their organizational capacity is through a weekly post with useful information and skill-building opportunities. Check out this week’s post.
Read MorePeople visiting APACC’s pop-up park had a lot to say about improvements needed to make life in Wards 7 and 8 better for them, their neighbors, and their families.
Read MoreWe are currently in Council Period 22 (CP 22), which began at noon on January 2, 2017, and will conclude at 11:59 am on January 2, 2019. CP 23 starts at noon, January 2, 2019. Jonetta Rose Barras’ recent discussion is a good reminder to voice our opinions about leadership of council committees before committee chair assignments are announced in January.
Read MoreOne of the ways APACC helps members (and non-members) build their organizational capacity is through a weekly post with useful information and skill-building opportunities. Check out this week’s post.
Read MoreWhen you step into APACC’s booth at Art All Night in Congress Heights September 29, you’ll have the chance to help design the future of the Anacostia Corridor—the Anacostia River, Anacostia Park, and neighborhoods closest to the park and river—on CORRIDORscape. You’ll also have the chance to learn about easily implemented sustainable practices. And get treats!
Read MorePARK(ing) Day on MLK was wildly successful with lots of fun and relaxation. Residents, business owners, and others contributed to CORRIDORscape, a months-long listening campaign to help APACC develop its policy action agenda for 2019 and beyond.
Read MoreDiscuss topics of importance to you at the State of Ward 8 Summit Sunday, September 30. Ward 8 Councilmember Trayon White is sponsoring the event.
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