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Penn Branch Recognizes Jimmie Williams, Terrence Clements with 2024 Community Service Awards

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Penn Branch Neighbors gathered at Highlands Cafe for Holiday Cheer during our Our Final Community Meeting of 2024

PBCA brought neighbors together at Highland’s Cafe for our Annual Holiday Gathering. Our final meeting of the year 2024 gave everyone a reason to smile over great food, great neighbors, and the chance to look at all that our neighbors have done throughout the year to increase our connection with each other and the larger community, bring value to your PBCA membership, and improve our public spaces.

Annual Awards Shine A Spotlight on Caregiving for Penn Branch Seniors

Dr. Marla and Stephen Dean co-presented our annual Community Service Award to Terrence Clements for his longstanding service as caregiver to a elderly neighbor on O Street SE.

Jimmie Williams, a Former PBCA President and current Ward 7 Democratic Committee Person received the ‘Penn Brancher of the Year’ award in recognition of his long standing service to Ward 7, his very public fight to ensure fair play for all candidates during the Ward 7 primary for D.C. Council, and most importantly his personal assistance to our beloved neighbor, Carolyn P. Ray, who passed away earlier this spring.

Family Movie Night, Tuesday, June 18th

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“The Super Mario Bros Movie”
TUESDAY, JUNE 18th |  7:00PM – 9:30PM
3709 S Street SE (Burton Residence)

RSVP to attend our family movie night . The event is graciously hosted by the Burton Family. There will be popcorn and beverages.  $10 suggested donation per family

Please click movie poster below to RSVP and let us know how many family members you are bringing! 

Ward 7 Community Consortium to Host Two Candidates Forums on Saturday, May 4th and Tuesday, May 14th

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Penn Branch Community Association in alliance Hillcrest Community Civic Association (HCCA) and other neighboring Ward 7 civic associations, community-based non-profit associations, and their partners (Ward & Community Consortium) is proud to co-sponsor two upcoming Ward 7 Candidates Forums.

Join us in-person on Saturday, May 4thĀ (1:30PM-3:30PM) at Pennsylvania Avenue Baptist Church as all 11 candidates are invited to discuss Education, Health, and Small Business.

The second virtual forum on Housing, Transportation, and Environment will take placeĀ on Tuesday, May 14th at 6pm.Ā 

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

Penn Branch Celebrates at 10th Annual Community Day and Block Party

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Penn Branch neighbors came together on Saturday August 19th for our 10th Annual Penn Branch Community Day and Block Party. Our day started with a morning coffee chat featuring presentation of the Small Area Plan by Deborah Crain Kemp, Lead Planner at DC Office of Planning.

Later, Chef Moe Garay, and his wonderful team from Highlands Cafe & Grill, located at the Shops at Penn Branch, served up a tasty meal at our Block Party, that afternoon. The weather was perfect. There was music, great food, free books donated by Francis Gregory Library, and awesome street art and games facilitated by the members of Positive Chalk.

Thanks to all of our neighbors and neighborhood business owners who supported this year’s event.

Our tentative date for next year’s event is Saturday, August 17th (rain date will be August 24th). Please save the date.

See you next year!

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