September 20, 2018 | Vol. 4, Issue 38
Dear Washingtonians,
This Saturday, join me as we cut the ribbon on the brand new Entertainment and Sports Arena in Congress Heights.
With this ribbon-cutting, we celebrate not just the opening of a state-of-the-art sports and entertainment facility, but the promise and opportunity that this project brings to the St. Elizabeths East campus. The Entertainment and Sports Arena is the home our Mystics deserve. But this project is even bigger than basketball. The ESA is about jobs, opportunity, and community; it’s about ensuring that every neighborhood, in every corner of our city has world-class housing and amenities.
With Mystics and Capital City Go-Go games and special events like the recently announced Mary J. Blige and Cage the Elephant concerts, the ESA will attract hundreds of thousands of new visitors to Congress Heights each year. Over the next 20 years, the arena will bring in $90 million in new tax revenues - revenues we can use to fund critical programs for Washingtonians. In an area where we are already focused on building more high quality, affordable housing, the new arena will attract retail and drive investment - creating new jobs and opportunities for nearby residents and small businesses.
Coming into office, my team and I committed to moving this project forward and working with residents to design an arena with programming that matches the needs and interests of our community. On Saturday, we celebrate all that we have accomplished together and the opportunities the Entertainment and Sports Arena will bring to our city.
Sincerely,
On Saturday, September 22, join Mayor Bowser and interim Chancellor
Amanda Alexander at the DCPS Back to School Block Party at Anacostia High School.
The Back to School Block Party will feature free food, fun activities for all ages, and performances from DCPS students. Local partner organizations and DC Government agencies will be on site to provide helpful information and resources, including college and career guidance, health and wellness resources, and information about food access programs.
RSVP HERE.
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 For the next two Saturdays, District residents can get free computer and cellphone repairs through the All Hands on Tech program. The program, which was created to increase access to technology, provides laptop repairs,
computer virus assistance, and smartphone troubleshooting.
Upcoming All Hands on Tech Events:
- Saturday, September 22
10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Anacostia Library
1800 Good Hope Road, SE
- Saturday, September 29
10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Benning (Dorothy I. Height) Library
3935 Benning Road, NE
For more information and to RSVP, text FIXED (34933) to 83224 or visit connect.dc.gov/free-tech-support.
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 On Monday, September 17, Mayor Bowser swore-in 355 Washingtonians who will serve and lead in a wide range of capacities within the Bowser Administration.
District boards and commissions help shape and influence critical decisions and services for District residents. Learn more about joining a board or commission HERE.
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 This week’s District Minute features stories about the grand opening of the District's first housing development for grandfamilies, the ribbon-cutting at the Residences at Hayes Street, and the ceremonial beam signing at the MLK Library.
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 DC Health promotes and protects the
health, safety, and quality of life of residents and visitors in Washington, DC. The agency's responsibilities include identifying health
risks; educating the public; preventing and controlling diseases, injuries, and
exposure to environmental hazards; promoting effective community
collaborations; and optimizing equitable access to community resources.
DC Health has an opening for a Public Health Analyst. This position is responsible for collecting and analyzing data, leading efforts to assess access to health care in the District, and performing other tasks. All details regarding this vacancy, including qualifications, can be found by visiting the job announcement.
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