Today I joined Barnard Elementary students, staff, and families in celebrating the its beautiful new addition in Ward 4 -- it's a space as vibrant as the bright scholars who fill its halls. Thank you to DCPS and DGS staff and the Barnard community for making this inclusive space a reality! 🐻

It takes all of us to make our schools work. To our teachers, paraprofessionals, principals, counselors, social workers, librarians, custodians, cafeteria workers, crossing guards, front office staff, nurses, coaches, and everyone who shows up for our kids each day: Thank you 💜

Academic excellence is in Ward 4!✨️ Share a comment below and tell us: how was your first day of school?

It's my favorite time of the year! 🏫📚️✏️ Today I had the pleasure of welcoming Ward 4 students as they started their first day of the school year at John Lewis Elementary School and Whittier Elementary School. Here's to a terrific year for all of DC's students, educators, and support professionals!

Welcome back, Ward 4! 🎒📚 Wishing all of our students a joyful first day and a school year full of learning and growing. And a huge thank you to the educators, school staff, parents, and caregivers who have worked so hard to get our kids ready for today. We’re grateful for all you do 💜

📚 Welcome back, Petworth Library! I’m especially excited about the new children’s space – a place for our youngest residents to read, explore, play & grow, with new books and sensory toys to welcome children at every stage.

Back to school means back to the bus and Metro for thousands of DC students! With Kids Ride Free, eligible DC students ages 5–21 can ride Metrobus and Metrorail for free while traveling in the District. Remember: No card, no free ride! Learn more at ddot.dc.gov/page/kids-ri.... Happy travels! 💜

Ward 4 has so much school pride! 💜📚 Our DCPS schools are more than buildings. They’re places where generations of Washingtonians have grown and made memories that last a lifetime. As we get ready to welcome our students & educators back, we want to know: what's your connection to a Ward 4 school?

Today Lamond Rec Center is hosting a Back-to-School Kickoff! We hope to see you there, Ward 4 💜📚 📅 Wednesday, August 19 ⏰ 4:30–6:30 PM 📍 Lamond Recreation Center 20 Tuckerman St NE Students & a parent/guardian must be present. Giveaways are 1st-come, 1st-served basis while supplies last.

The first day of school is almost here, Ward 4! 🎒💜 We know getting ready for a new school year means a lot of moving pieces for families. Check out our back-to-school checklist and visit BackToSchool.dc.gov for more information. Here’s to a safe, joyful, and successful school year! ✏️📚

One week until the first day of school! 🎒✏️ DCPS students head back Monday, August 24. For more information on enrollment, health records and immunizations, and getting to and from school, check out BackToSchool.dc.gov for your back-to-school checklist!

One year. More than $1 billion. And for what? Not safer communities. Not less serious crime. Not a stronger DC.

MPD 4D is currently on the scene after a shooting involving two adult victims in the 7400 block of Georgia Ave NW. Both victims are conscious and have been transported by Fire and EMS to receive treatment. This is an active investigation and there will be police presence there for some time.

Congrats to @dcfirefighters.bsky.social on their new CBA! This overdue contract will ensure "DC's Bravest" receive the critical pay increases they've waited years for, while prices have gone up and affordability has become more urgent. I look forward to voting to approve this contract this fall. #1u

It’s Ward 4 Day at the National Building Museum! Today W4 residents can access FREE admission between 2-5pm with their ID showing a W4 address! Check out THE PLAYGROUND, featuring 14,000 sq ft of indoor play space. See you soon!

Ward 4 Day is coming to the National Building Museum *this Friday* from 2-5pm! Be sure to use your FREE entry to check out The Playground, the museum's 14,000-sq ft architectural playground exhibit featuring 9 activity zones designed for climbing, building, creating, and open-ended play.

DC, we're in the middle of another heat wave. ☀️🌡️ If you're a renter, and your AC is broken or your water is being disconnected — we have your back.   Please call our Consumer and Tenant Response unit at 202-442-9828, and we will work to get the cool air or cool water flowing again.

DC has the world’s fastest growing rat population. I introduced the RAT Act to make rat control more transparent, coordinated, accountable — and ultimately effective. Thank you to @chenderson.bsky.social and @cmnadeauoffice.bsky.social for holding this important hearing on the RAT and REMY bills.

July is Disability Pride Month 📆 Disability rights? 365 days a year 👏

ACLU of the District of Columbia@aclu-dc.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Disability laws are an important tool for building a more just and free D.C. for all. Swipe to learn what you need to know about disability rights in the District. Have your disability rights been violated? Read more: https://www.acludc.org/news/4-facts-you-need-know-about-disability-rights-dc/

Today at 1:30pm the Council is holding a hearing on the RAT Act, my bill to tackle DC's growing rodent population through increased coordination, transparency and enforcement. Listen live at janeeseward4.com/rats!

📆 Save the date! The Petworth Library reopens on Sunday, August 23! 🎉 @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social

DC Public Library is partnering with Vision To Learn to provide no-cost eye exams and, if needed, free glasses for children ages 3–18 (PreK–12th grade). 👓📚 Appointments are available now: https://bit.ly/3RS08Fq

POOL ALERT: The Upshur Pool is currently offline due to a power failure. DPR is working with partners to restore power as soon as possible. The pool will reopen once power is fully restored and the facility is safe for public use. nixle.us/HFBXK

Upshur Pool is currently OFFLINE due to a power failure from DC Dept of Parks and Recreation : Nixle

The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) would like to inform residents that Upshur Pool (4300 Arkansas Avenue, NW) is temporarily closed due to a power failure. Our teams are working with ...

nixle.us

Today the Council adopted my amendment to the FY27 BSA to ensure that 12 weeks of caregiving leave and medical leave are fully restored in 2030. Paid leave is a lifeline for families and helps small businesses remain competitive – that’s why I will always be a champion for #paidfamilyleave.

ICYMI: On July 1st the D.C. minimum wage increased to $18.40 per hour and the tipped minimum wage increased to $10.30 per hour. Wage theft is a crime. Report wage theft violations to the @dcattorneygeneral.bsky.social by emailing Workers@dc.gov or Trabajadores@dc.gov, or calling 202-724-7730.

July is Disability Pride Month, and @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social is celebrating disabled joy all month long with an incredible month of programming. Everyone is welcome! Check out the full schedule at dclibrary.org

Wishing everyone a safe and fun-filled July 4th weekend! 🎆 The District remains under an extreme heat emergency, so be sure to take breaks from the heat and hydrate.☀️

Temperatures are dangerously high this weekend! Follow these tips to stay cool and safe: ✅ Find pools, cooling centers, and tips for avoiding heat overexposure at heat.dc.gov ✅ Young children, seniors, and those on certain medications should take extra precautions to take cool ✅ Keep pets indoors 🐶

This week's #Ward4 Dispatch: Have a Safe and Fun Fourth of July! 🎆⬇️ janeeseward4.com/ward-4-dispa...

Ward 4 Dispatch: Have a Safe and Fun Fourth of July! - Councilmember Janeese Lewis George

This Week’s Highlights Dear Neighbors, As DC remains under an Extreme Heat Alert and we head into a busy Fourth of July weekend, I want to make sure neighbors are aware of important resources and tips...

janeeseward4.com

As we head into Fourth of July weekend, I'm sharing a few important tips and resources for neighbors to celebrate safely.   For extreme heat resources and to locate your nearest cooling center, visit heat.dc.gov.   Wishing you a safe and joyful Fourth of July weekend! 🎆