N O T I C E
The north intersection of 4th and H Streets will be closed from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on Wednesday, August 26, to accommodate placement of the streetcar track slab at that location.Traffic will be re-directed to 5th Street. Signs will be posted and flaggers will be on hand to assist motorists and pedestrians.The work is part of the District Department of Transportation’s H Street Reconstruction Project. The project includes installation of tracks for the new streetcar system that is in the planning stages.Thank you for your patience.
24 August 2009
23 August 2009
District Opens Piers for Water Taxi Service to Nationals Park
District Opens Piers for Water Taxi Service to Nationals Park
Contact: Sean Madigan, (202) 615-2029 (cell)
(Washington, DC) – Mayor Adrian M. Fenty on Wednesday announced water taxi service is now available to Nationals Park by way of a District-built public pier at the new $8 million Diamond Teague Park on the Anacostia River.
“We’re committed to building a vibrant and dynamic world-class waterfront,” said Mayor Fenty. “And this is one more amenity that will serve both residents and visitors alike.”
Six local charter companies will operate about a dozen different vessels to the pier from locations including Maryland’s National Harbor and Old Town, Alexandria. Service will be available for home games at the park and other special events. The boat operators will use a new 250-foot commercial pier built for boats carrying up to 149 passengers.
The District is building a second pier at the park that will be used for environmental education and smaller non-motorized recreational boats.
The piers are a key piece of Diamond Teague Park, located at First Street and Potomac Avenue, SE–between the ballpark and the river. The half-acre park also connects the piers and the ballpark to the Anacostia Riverwalk, a 20-mile network of waterfront trails. Construction and planting work on the upland portion of the park is expected to be complete early this fall. The park is named after 19-year-old Earth Conservation Corps (ECC) member Diamond Teague who was murdered in 2003.
The ECC members–many live in communities along the river’s banks–work to improve the river’s health and protect the plant and animal species along its banks. The organization is working with Costal Properties, a marina operator, to manage the public piers.
For more information about water taxi service schedules contact the Gangplank Marina at (202) 554-5000.
Contact: Sean Madigan, (202) 615-2029 (cell)
(Washington, DC) – Mayor Adrian M. Fenty on Wednesday announced water taxi service is now available to Nationals Park by way of a District-built public pier at the new $8 million Diamond Teague Park on the Anacostia River.
“We’re committed to building a vibrant and dynamic world-class waterfront,” said Mayor Fenty. “And this is one more amenity that will serve both residents and visitors alike.”
Six local charter companies will operate about a dozen different vessels to the pier from locations including Maryland’s National Harbor and Old Town, Alexandria. Service will be available for home games at the park and other special events. The boat operators will use a new 250-foot commercial pier built for boats carrying up to 149 passengers.
The District is building a second pier at the park that will be used for environmental education and smaller non-motorized recreational boats.
The piers are a key piece of Diamond Teague Park, located at First Street and Potomac Avenue, SE–between the ballpark and the river. The half-acre park also connects the piers and the ballpark to the Anacostia Riverwalk, a 20-mile network of waterfront trails. Construction and planting work on the upland portion of the park is expected to be complete early this fall. The park is named after 19-year-old Earth Conservation Corps (ECC) member Diamond Teague who was murdered in 2003.
The ECC members–many live in communities along the river’s banks–work to improve the river’s health and protect the plant and animal species along its banks. The organization is working with Costal Properties, a marina operator, to manage the public piers.
For more information about water taxi service schedules contact the Gangplank Marina at (202) 554-5000.
DHS Announce Use of EBT Machines at Local Farmers' Markets
News Release for Immediate Release July 27, 2009
Mayor Fenty, DHS Announce Use of EBT Machines at Local Farmers' Markets
Mayor Adrian M. Fenty and the Department of Human Services Income Maintenance Administration (DHS/IMA) announced that the District has installed wireless EBT machines at two new local famers’ market locations, 14th and U Street and Bloomingdale. A total of nine District farmers’ markets now have EBT machines, which allow individual farmers to accept food stamps and other food subsidies in exchange for produce.“I commend the Income Maintenance Administration and their community partners for working on this important initiative,” said Mayor Adrian M. Fenty. “As a result of this program, District residents participating in the District’s food financial assistance programs have increased affordability, as well as access, to fresh and local produce.”The new wireless EBT machines enable low income district residents to purchase fresh, seasonal produce from outdoor vendors. The District leads several states including Maryland, Connecticut, Georgia, and Wisconsin in the number of farmers’ markets that use EBT machines to accept food subsidies.DC Hunger Solutions installed the EBT machines using a grant from the USDA Famer’s Market Promotion program. With staff support from DHS Income Maintenance Administration, the new machines became functional this month.Farmers markets at the following locations accept Get Fresh checks and food stamps: • 14th and U. 14th and U Streets NW• Adams Morgan. 1800 Columbia Road NW• Bloomingdale. 1st and R Streets NW• Brookland. 12th and Newton St. NE• Mount Pleasant. Lamont St. and Mt. Pleasant St. NW.• RFK Open Air. 2700 Benning Road NE• Riverside/Heritage Park. 601 Division Avenue NE• Ward 8 Farmers’ Market. Alabama Avenue at 6th Street SE • FRESHFARM H Street Market. Between 609 9and 625 H St NEThe FRESHFARM H Street Market received $20,000 in grants from the Wholesome Wave Foundation and local organizations for its “Double Dollars” initiative. Participants in “Double Dollars” will receive $2 of produce for every $1 in District-sponsored food subsidies they spend. For more information on the DC Department of Health’s Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program, visit http://app.doh.dc.gov/services/wic/svc_farmers_market.shtm.
Mayor Fenty, DHS Announce Use of EBT Machines at Local Farmers' Markets
Mayor Adrian M. Fenty and the Department of Human Services Income Maintenance Administration (DHS/IMA) announced that the District has installed wireless EBT machines at two new local famers’ market locations, 14th and U Street and Bloomingdale. A total of nine District farmers’ markets now have EBT machines, which allow individual farmers to accept food stamps and other food subsidies in exchange for produce.“I commend the Income Maintenance Administration and their community partners for working on this important initiative,” said Mayor Adrian M. Fenty. “As a result of this program, District residents participating in the District’s food financial assistance programs have increased affordability, as well as access, to fresh and local produce.”The new wireless EBT machines enable low income district residents to purchase fresh, seasonal produce from outdoor vendors. The District leads several states including Maryland, Connecticut, Georgia, and Wisconsin in the number of farmers’ markets that use EBT machines to accept food subsidies.DC Hunger Solutions installed the EBT machines using a grant from the USDA Famer’s Market Promotion program. With staff support from DHS Income Maintenance Administration, the new machines became functional this month.Farmers markets at the following locations accept Get Fresh checks and food stamps: • 14th and U. 14th and U Streets NW• Adams Morgan. 1800 Columbia Road NW• Bloomingdale. 1st and R Streets NW• Brookland. 12th and Newton St. NE• Mount Pleasant. Lamont St. and Mt. Pleasant St. NW.• RFK Open Air. 2700 Benning Road NE• Riverside/Heritage Park. 601 Division Avenue NE• Ward 8 Farmers’ Market. Alabama Avenue at 6th Street SE • FRESHFARM H Street Market. Between 609 9and 625 H St NEThe FRESHFARM H Street Market received $20,000 in grants from the Wholesome Wave Foundation and local organizations for its “Double Dollars” initiative. Participants in “Double Dollars” will receive $2 of produce for every $1 in District-sponsored food subsidies they spend. For more information on the DC Department of Health’s Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program, visit http://app.doh.dc.gov/services/wic/svc_farmers_market.shtm.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)