Penn Branch CCA

PBCCA Meeting Guest Speaker: Courtney Snowden

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Tonight: March 8 7:00 pm Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church (rear entrance)

Courtney Snowden, Deputy Mayor for Greater Opportunity will be our guest speaker tonight evening. Courtney was scheduled to speak at our last meeting, but had to reschedule due to last minute conflicts.     We are pleased to have her as a return guest speaker at tonight’s meeting.

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Courtney Snowden, Deputy Mayor for Greater Opportunity

The purpose of the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Greater Economic Opportunity is to rebuild and revitalize the overlooked and underserved communities across the District of Columbia, particularly in Wards 5, 6, 7 and 8.

Courtney will provide and updates and will also answer your questions.

PBBCA Meeting: Guest Speaker, Melinda Bolling, DCRA

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Penn Branch Citizens Civic Assocation Community Meeting

February 9 7:00 Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church 

Guest speaker, Melinda M. Bolling, Director Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs, and update on Ward 7 development from Courtney Snowden, Deputy Mayor for Greater Opportunity.  Both are also Ward 7 residents.

Melinda M. Bolling was confirmed Director for the DC Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (“DCRA”) on July 14, 2015. In this role, Ms. Bolling is responsible for managing an agency that protects the health, safety, economic interests and quality of life of District of Columbia residents, businesses and visitors by issuing licenses and permits, conducting inspections, enforcing building, housing and safety codes, regulating land use and development and advocating for and educating consumers.

Our next meeting takes place on Tuesday, February 9, 7-9:00 pm at the Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church 3000 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE (rear entrance).  Guest speaker to be announced.

DCRA Director, Melina Bolling
DCRA Director, Melina Bolling

Global Scholars Program – Your Child Can Travel!

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Global Scholars Foundation

Your child can travel overseas, and participate in the District’s Global Scholarship Foundation program. GSF concentrates on finding a diverse group of District teenagers who express interest in foreign language skills development, are curious about other cultures, and who are enthusiastic about our high commitment learning process.

Students can complete the application online at www.globalscholarsfoundation.org.   The program is SYEP host site, which means students can get paid to work with us for the summer.

Executive Director, Marcia K. Brown, Ph.D. addressed Penn Branch residents last year, and encourages Ward 7 youth to apply.

Condolences

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Deaths: We regret to announce the passing of our neighbor and former DC MPD police officer Lawrence “Larry” Coates who lived on S Street.   Larry was a long-time Penn Branch resident.  A celebration of his life will take place on Tuesday, February 16 at Peace Baptist Church 712 18th Street, NE. Viewing 9:30 am – 11:00 am. Services 11:00 am.

Neighbors Helping Neighbors

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IMG_2211IMG_2162Penn Branch neighbors are taking to the street to dig themselves out and help their neighbors dig out from this weeks historic snowfall.   We are asking neighbors to help clear the streets and to pay special attention to our seniors citizens, ill, and those without the resources to shovel in their driveways and sidewalks.

If you have snow machine or other equipment, reach out to us a info@pennbranchdc.org or call (202) 669-3974 so that we can help others in Penn Branch and neighboring areas who need help.

DDOT and the mayors office are working hard to clear streets and address issues from the snowstorm.

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