Here are your 2017 Brickie Award Winners!
WASHINGTON, DC – This evening, Ward 6 DC Councilmember Charles Allen will host the 11th Annual Ward 6 Brickie Awards and community celebration. The awards are an annual celebration of the people, places, and organizations that make the Ward 6 community great. Begun 10 years ago by then-Ward 6 Councilmember Tommy Wells as the Livable Walkable Awards with engraved bricks as a special honor, the event was nicknamed “The Brickies” by the local newspaper Hill Rag.
“This is a big night out for Ward 6 each year – neighbors enjoying food, music, and having some as we hand out bricks to recognize some of the important contributions from neighbors, organizations, and businesses,” said Councilmember Allen. “Every year, I feel lucky to recognize some great folks and this year is no exception.”
The Brickies take place from 6-8pm tonight at the new home of the Capital Yacht Club at The Wharf (800 Wharf Street, SW, Washington, DC, 20024). The event is open and free to all Ward 6 residents. Residents can RSVP at http://www.charlesallenward6.com/2017_brickies
Two Major Development Projects Announced in Ward 6
Two Major Development Projects Announced in Ward 6
The projects propose 500+ affordable housing units and dedicated senior housing.
Mayor Muriel Bowser announced earlier today the selection of awards to development teams for two long-awaited neighborhood redevelopment projects in Ward 6.
Neighborhood Update 11-9-17
I can't believe the holidays are just around the corner! Of course, this is great news because it means it's time for the 11th annual Ward 6 Brickie Awards! Save the date for Wednesday, December 6, at The Wharf! RSVP here. I hope you can join me on the Southwest Waterfront for a fun night with neighbors overlooking the Washington Channel! I've been working hard for Ward 6 and I'm excited to share a number of updates, so let's jump right in:
Statement from Councilmember Allen on Health Committee Moving Women's Health Bill Forward
Councilmember Allen Statement on Committee on Health Passing His Bill Protecting Women’s Health Benefits in Local Law Permanently
Bill Sent to Full Council as DC Health Link Enrollment Opens
Today the Committee on Health passed by a vote of 4-0 Councilmember Charles Allen’s Defending Access to Women’s Health Care Services Amendment Act of 2017, sending it to the Council for a first vote. This is the permanent version of legislation passed as both an emergency and temporary legislation earlier this spring. Following the vote, Councilmember Allen released the following statement:
The Unauthorized Master List of Ward 6 Halloween Events
Halloween is a fun time of year in Ward 6 no matter your age or costume. With so many organizations and neighborhoods holding events, it's hard to keep track of them all - so we made a list of what's happening and where. The Hill Rag also complied a handy list of ongoing activities and walking tours in the area that you shouldn't miss!
Councilmember Allen Introduces Bill to Create District Waterways Management Office
Councilmember Charles Allen Introduces Bill to Create District Waterways Management Office
Also introduces bills addressing DC’s high maternal mortality rate and removing barriers to professional licensing for returning citizens
Today, Councilmember Charles Allen will introduce the District Waterways Management Act of 2017 to help take steps to manage the growth and increased traffic on DC’s waterways.
Councilmember Charles Allen Congratulates Shop Made in D.C. for Opening Its Brick and Mortar Store
As the Made In DC Brand takes a major step forward by opening a brick and mortar store, Councilmember Charles Allen, author of the Made In DC Program Establishment Act of 2015, offered his congratulations to the hardworking team of Shop Made In D.C.
Neighborhood Update 10-6-17
As the Nationals' head toward the playoffs and fall has officially started, I've been getting out and enjoying autumn in DC. I wanted
to say a special thanks to everyone who stopped by and talked with me or my staff at the H Street Festival, last week's Barracks Row Fall Fest, and the DC State Fair in Southwest. Ward 6 has so many amazing neighborhoods and neighbors -- it's truly a special place to call home. With the DC Council back in session for the fall, there's a lot of news I wanted to share with you, so let's dive in.
Statement from Councilmember Allen in Support of DC Attorney General’s Decision Not to Appeal Gun Ruling to US Supreme Court
Today, Councilmember Charles Allen, chair of the Committee on the Judiciary and Public Safety, issued the following statement:
“Today’s decision isn’t one made lightly. It’s no exaggeration to say this decision is made not just for our nearly 700,000 District residents, but also on behalf of millions of lives across our entire country. I support the decision by Attorney General Karl Racine not to appeal the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia’s ruling to the U.S. Supreme Court.