December 22, 2025
Hello neighbors,
This will be my last newsletter for the year (unless I get last-minute news that you need to know about), so I wish you the happiest holidays and a peaceful near year! 🎆 🍾🥂🥳
Katie
A Walk through River Terrace: Home, Community and Activism in a Northeast DC Waterside Neighborhood
If you weren't able to make it to the webinar live, you can now watch the Walk Through River Terrace Tour on Youtube.
DC Pubic Library Notary Services
The Notary Public Commission, a free service located on the 2nd floor of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, is happy to help you notarize any eligible documents. Details on eligibility and the notarial process are listed at the link above. The Notary Public Commission is available on the second and third Saturday of each month 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Walk-ins only)
Opportunities to Share Feedback:
Welcome to the DC 2050 Explore Possible Futures: Self-Guided Virtual Workshop! Share your input on how the District of Columbia will grow over the next two decades.
Strategic Bikeways Plan: Give DDOT your input on the future of DC's bikeways and trails network.
RFK Stadium Vision Survey: Watch the meeting and submit your feedback.
River Terrace Recreation Center: If you haven't already, please submit your feedback about what you'd like to see in our new rec center.
Construction Information
Tuesday, December 23: The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is working with utility partners to complete advance relocations needed to allow the construction of the Benning Road Bridges and Transportation Improvements Project. Over the coming months, residents and commuters will see utility work zones in multiple locations on Benning Road NE between 34th Street NE and Minnesota Avenue NE.
Beginning on Tuesday, December 23, PEPCO will implement single lane closure on westbound Benning Road between 39th St NE and Minnesota Ave NE. The closure is required to allow construction of relocated PEPCO manholes and conduits.
Traffic controls, including signage information, will be in place to guide motorists and pedestrians safely through the area. DDOT urges all travelers to stay alert, follow posted signage, and use caution near the construction zone. The posted lane closures are needed for construction activities associated with the Benning Road Bridges and Transportation Improvements Project.
A Request from Councilmember Felder's Office re: Snow Removal
As winter weather continues to impact Ward 7, Councilmember Felder's office is asking for your partnership in identifying locations where snow removal has not been adequately addressed, particularly when city street cleaning or snow operations may have been missed or delayed.
If you observe sidewalks, curb cuts, bus stops, senior-heavy blocks, or other high-priority areas requiring snow or ice removal, please share those locations with Letisha Vinson (lvinson@dccouncil.gov) as soon as possible so they can coordinate with the appropriate District agencies.
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