Penn Branch News

Penn Branch Community Meeting at Penn Ave Baptist Church on Tuesday, October 14

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Penn Branch Community Association will host a special in-person meeting this evening @ Harvey Hall, Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church. Please make plans to join us! We will discuss ideas to honor to legacy of Alberta Paul, former PBCA Treasurer, President, and long time Chair, Public Works Committee; We will also conduct a live work session to get ideas on the strategic outlook of our neighborhood association and how we can bridge gaps in our community leadership. Finally, we are expecting visits from the editor of The Washington Informer as well as updates from The Mayor‘s Office and our Ward 7 Councilmember’s office.

Date:
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 

Time:
7:00PM – 8:30PM

Location:
Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church-Harvey Hall

3000 Pennsylvania Ave. SE

Washington, DC 20020



Agenda:

Closing Tribute Statement and Prayer: Rev. Dr. Kendrick Curry, Pastor of PABC

Penn Branch Community Day: August 16th

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It’s time to come together again for our Annual Community Day and Block Party on Saturday, August 16th from 1pm-6pm! 1500 Block of 38th Street SE

Penn Branch Launches Memorial Paver Campaign to Improve 9/11 Memorial Gateway Park

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Donate a paver in honor of your family, organization, or a beloved neighbor | LINK: Donate.Brickmarkers.com/pennbranchdc

Penn Branch Community Association is asking for your support to help us improve 9/11 Memorial Park. Our goal is to beautify this gateway to our neighborhood by covering the main surface area (along Carpenter Street SE) with personalize pavers that memorialize the many great families, elected servants, and organizations that has made this community great.

Donate a personalized paver in honor of your Penn Branch Family, Ward 7 organization, or a beloved neighbor.

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#wearepennbranch#DC#campaign#SEDC

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NPS Deer Management Operations Underway through April 15th

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Neighbors have shared images of public notices that have been posted along the Fort Circle Park Hiker-Biker Trail, stating that National Park Service (NPS) will be conducting Deer Management Operations in the area parks through April 15th. This will include sharpshooting during the evening hours.

According to their website, ” To protect and restore native plants and promote healthy and diverse forests, the National Park Service will reduce overabundant deer populations in several national parks in DC and Maryland that fall under the management of National Capital Parks – East.

The park is closed after dark to all visitors. To read more, please visit:

https://www.nps.gov/nace/learn/management/deer-management.htm

Get Ready for Art All Night 2023

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Mayor Muriel Bowser in partnership with the Pennsylvania Avenue East Main Street Pennsylvania Avenue East Main Street(PAEMS) will host the 3rd annual ART ALL NIGHT 2023 along Pennsylvania Avenue, SE on FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2023!!! Be sure to join us for live music, fashion, beauty, vendors, food trucks, musical performances and much more at three locations including:

FT. DAVIS PARK (3800 Pennsylvania + Alabama Avenue SE)

DC Dream Center / Southeast Whitehouse (2826 Q Street SE)

DINE ALL NIGHT @ HIGHLAND’S CAFE + GRILL (The Shops at Penn Branch )

Be sure to visit us at: paemsartallnight.org for all the updated artist listings, performance times.

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