AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Washington District of Columbia. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/washington-dc 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/washington-dc https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Wed, 24 Apr 2024 17:18:43 -0500 165 Projects Will Help People in Disadvantaged Communities Access Safe Water and Clean Energy Washington, DC – On Apri 22nd, in honor of https://www.americantowns.com/news/on-earth-day-usda-invests-nearly-800-million-in-critical-infrastructure-to-combat-climate-change-across-rural-america-31351290-washington-dc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/on-earth-day-usda-invests-nearly-800-million-in-critical-infrastructure-to-combat-climate-change-across-rural-america-31351290-washington-dc.html Government and Politics Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Work Between April 25 and May 6, 2022 Mayor Bowser is committed to eliminating all roadways, alleys, and sidewalks in poor condition in Washington, https://www.americantowns.com/news/ddot-weekly-construction-update-work-between-april-25-and-may-6-2022-31352289-washington-dc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/ddot-weekly-construction-update-work-between-april-25-and-may-6-2022-31352289-washington-dc.html Government and Politics Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 A Message from Director Robinson It's a wonderful time of year to be out and about in the District. If you have business with DC DMV that needs to https://www.americantowns.com/news/dc-department-of-motor-vehicles-newsletter-april-2022-31353144-washington-dc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/dc-department-of-motor-vehicles-newsletter-april-2022-31353144-washington-dc.html Government and Politics Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The following raze applications were  recently filed at the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA):  ANC    https://www.americantowns.com/news/raze-application-report-april-25-2022-31353416-washington-dc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/raze-application-report-april-25-2022-31353416-washington-dc.html Government and Politics Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 USDA and USAID Intend to Draw Down Entire Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust to Respond to Global Food Insecurity Washington, DC  - On April https://www.americantowns.com/news/biden-administration-announces-hundreds-of-millions-of-dollars-in-global-food-aid-to-respond-to-putins-unprovoked-invasion-of-ukraine-31354110-washington-dc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/biden-administration-announces-hundreds-of-millions-of-dollars-in-global-food-aid-to-respond-to-putins-unprovoked-invasion-of-ukraine-31354110-washington-dc.html Government and Politics Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 WASHINGTON, DC -- “Our national forests are under significant threat from climate change and deploying science-based restoration practices, https://www.americantowns.com/news/agriculture-secretary-tom-vilsack-releases-statement-on-president-bidens-executive-order-to-strengthen-americas-forests-boost-wildfire-resilience-and-combat-global-deforestation-31351230-washington-dc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/agriculture-secretary-tom-vilsack-releases-statement-on-president-bidens-executive-order-to-strengthen-americas-forests-boost-wildfire-resilience-and-combat-global-deforestation-31351230-washington-dc.html Government and Politics Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 On Wednesday, April 20th, the Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Board unanimously voted to extend the waiving of registration fees ($100 annually) for https://www.americantowns.com/news/medical-cannabis-patient-caregiver-registration-fees-waived-through-august-18-2022-31351339-washington-dc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/medical-cannabis-patient-caregiver-registration-fees-waived-through-august-18-2022-31351339-washington-dc.html Health and Fitness Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 As we celebrated Earth Day this month, we are reminded of the Office of Planning’s (OP) focus on enhancing the District’s sustainability https://www.americantowns.com/news/whats-happening-at-the-dc-office-of-planning-april-2022-31355371-washington-dc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/whats-happening-at-the-dc-office-of-planning-april-2022-31355371-washington-dc.html Government and Politics Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Resources for American Indian and Alaska Natives Benefits.gov recognizes the needs of American Indian and American Native individuals and families https://www.americantowns.com/news/news-from-benefitsgov-resources-for-american-indian-and-alaska-natives-and-more-31356078-washington-dc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/news-from-benefitsgov-resources-for-american-indian-and-alaska-natives-and-more-31356078-washington-dc.html Government and Politics Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 As a District government agency, those of us here at the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) clearly understand that we serve https://www.americantowns.com/news/department-of-consumer-and-regulatory-affairs-newsletter-april-2022-31356112-washington-dc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/department-of-consumer-and-regulatory-affairs-newsletter-april-2022-31356112-washington-dc.html Government and Politics Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Mayor Bowser is committed to eliminating all roadways, alleys, and sidewalks in poor condition in Washington, DC by 2024 through the PaveDC https://www.americantowns.com/news/ddot-weekly-construction-update-work-between-april-29-and-may-13-2022-31356157-washington-dc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/ddot-weekly-construction-update-work-between-april-29-and-may-13-2022-31356157-washington-dc.html Government and Politics Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Hears Updates on Accountability Engagement Washington, D.C.-- The D.C. State Board of Education (SBOE) will hold its monthly working session on https://www.americantowns.com/news/dc-state-board-examines-revisions-to-attendance-regulations-31356768-washington-dc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/dc-state-board-examines-revisions-to-attendance-regulations-31356768-washington-dc.html Government and Politics Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 The OST Office is Seeking A Visionary Leader! Attention all leaders!!! The Office of Out of School Time Grants and Youth Outcomes (OST Office), https://www.americantowns.com/news/learn24-newsletter-april-29-2022-31356813-washington-dc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/learn24-newsletter-april-29-2022-31356813-washington-dc.html Government and Politics Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 New application requirements designed to enhance the customer experience and promote fairness and equity in the program WASHINGTON, DC – The https://www.americantowns.com/news/usda-opens-grants-application-to-improve-snap-customer-service-31353104-washington-dc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/usda-opens-grants-application-to-improve-snap-customer-service-31353104-washington-dc.html Government and Politics Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 NOTICE OF DEBATES TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA The Office of Campaign Finance (OCF) will conduct debates on May 16th, 17th, 18th, https://www.americantowns.com/news/office-of-campaign-finance-for-the-district-of-columbia-board-of-elections-news-may-3-2022-31361103-washington-dc.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/office-of-campaign-finance-for-the-district-of-columbia-board-of-elections-news-may-3-2022-31361103-washington-dc.html Government and Politics Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500