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“I mourn the passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson, who, among many other great achievements in his career, served as one of DC’s first Shadow Senators from 1991-1997, and was the first and most prominent leader in our nation’s history to fully embrace the cause of DC Statehood. He was a leader who sought to uplift the poor and marginalized and advance racial equality, paving the way for many of the next generation’s great leaders. He will always have a special place in the hearts of everyone who calls the District of Columbia home as one of our most prominent advocates. I wish his family and loved ones peace in this hard time. even as we look upon his life and celebrate all he was able to do to advance the cause of justice and equality.”

An update on trash and recycling collection for Tuesday, Feb. 10.

Ward 6 Update: Winter Storm Cleanup Continues, Potomac River Spill, & Books from Birth Turns 10!

Plus: More threats to DC autonomy

Another Snow Update: Trash Pickup is on the Way

The following text is from a letter dated January 28, 2026 to the Director of DC Department of Energy and Environment and the CEO & General Manager of DC Water: 

We’re still digging out days after the snowfall, and with temperatures expected to stay below freezing for at least another week and the Snow Emergency continuing through at least 9:30 a.m. tomorrow, many snow and ice impacts will continue.

As road conditions have improved and school campuses cleared, the Mayor announced this evening that DC Public Schools will be open tomorrow, Thursday, with a delayed start.

Ward 6 Update: Snow Prep, a New Councilmember, & Construction Updates

Read the latest Ward 6 Update: New Rumsey Pool Designs & Community Mtg, Council Changes, & 100 Illegal Pot Shops Shuttered

Councilmember Charles Allen sent the following letter to the Zoning Commission on Jan. 9, 2026:

Today, DC Councilmember Charles Allen joined Mayor Muriel Bowser and Fred Moosally, Director of the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration, on H Street NE to mark the 100th closure of an illegally operating shop selling cannabis products, shutting down (for the second time at this location) You Gro Girl.