October 30: Year of the Anacostia at-large candidates forum
October 30: Year of the Anacostia at-large candidates forum

The race for the At-large seat on the Council of the District of Columbia is a hotly contested one this year. Come to the Year of the Anacostia Forum for At-large Council Candidates to hear from DC Council candidates their views on the Anacostia River, Anacostia Park, neighborhoods closest to the park and river, and other important issues.

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DC Appleseed honors Philip Pannell of Anacostia Coordinating Council, fellow Anacostia Park and Community Collaborative Member
DC Appleseed honors Philip Pannell of Anacostia Coordinating Council, fellow Anacostia Park and Community Collaborative Member

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.

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FY 2019: Advocacy is not over once the budget is signed
FY 2019: Advocacy is not over once the budget is signed

Fiscal 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.

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Anacostia Park, Anacostia River, DC Budget, HousingAnacostia Park and Community Collaborative