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Keeping cool in Dupont Circle, photo by angela n. [[link removed]]
Hi there,
The heat aside, the DMV is so glorious in the summer. I've always loved how everything slows down a little bit in July and August. Walking around, you can feel (and sometimes see) that the city is on vacation; and for those of us that stick around, we get the magic of DC summer nights all to ourselves.
GGWash will be taking a break from regularly scheduled events this August. But just because we're taking it easy doesn't mean there's not still a lot going on. There are still a few hours left to submit your thoughts on WMATA's bus network redesign and we're hosting a planners of color happy hour on Wednesday. Join us!
Upcoming Events
Planners of Color July happy hour [[link removed]]
Wednesday, July 17, 6:00pm-8:00pm
Shanklin Hall; 2325 18th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
This summer, Greater Greater Washington is making space for planners, advocates, and other community leaders of color to meet and connect. We'll be hosting a "planners of color" meet-up on July 17 from 6:00 - 8:00pm at Shanklin Hall (NOT Franklin Hall), a black-owned gathering space on 18th St.
Get Involved
[link removed] [[link removed]] Last chance to weigh in on the Better Bus network redesign! [[link removed]]
WMATA is redesigning the entire Metrobus network for the first time in more than 50 years. Public feedback on WMATA’s 2025 Proposed Network closes at 5:00 PM TODAY, Monday, July 15. Click here [[link removed]] to provide feedback, and share with your networks.
[link removed] [[link removed]] Write for us [[link removed]]
GGWash is able to keep publishing great content thanks to the community members who write for us. We're looking for pitches from volunteer contributors. Have a specific idea for a story? You can submit your pitch through our pitch form [[link removed]] . If you would like to talk with us more about what it means to write for GGWash, please email us at [email protected] [[email protected]] .
[link removed] [[link removed]] Do we have the right address for you? [[link removed]]
We periodically ask you to confirm your address so that we can reach out to you about specific housing developments, transportation projects, volunteer opportunities, electoral work, or any other number of other things that are relevant because you live close to where they're happening. Check what we've got on file here [[link removed]] and update it if it's not correct.
ICYMI
[[link removed]] Check out our new Career Board [[link removed]]
Introducing the GGWash Career Board! The Career Board is a resource for job seekers and employers who seek to make the Washington region (and beyond) accessible, affordable, sustainable, and welcoming to people of all income levels and backgrounds. Want to feature a career opportunity at your organization? Employers, submit your listing [[link removed]] .
[[link removed]] Welcome Dorian and Dillon [[link removed]]
Join us in welcoming our new summer interns: Dillon and Dorian! Dillon and Dorian are recipients of the Roosevelt in Washington fellowship, a program of the Roosevelt Institute that immerses undergraduates in public policy work in DC. This summer, they'll be supporting our editorial, policy, and engagement programming.
[link removed] [[link removed]] Last call (for now) to rep Gayer Gayer Washington [[link removed]]
The Washington, DC region is gay and it could be gayer! Show your support for livable cities as places where everyone feels safe in public, regardless of their gender identity, sexual orientation, or gender expression with a Gayer Gayer Washington t-shirt. Also make sure to check out our article collection at ggwash.org/gay [[link removed]] .
[link removed] [[link removed]] Do Something: The week of July 8, 2024 [[link removed]]
This week on Do Something: come to our happy hour this Wednesday; how to support rent stabilization in Prince George's County; and why do we care so much about tenant protections, anyway?
[[link removed]] Stay cool this week!
Best,
Kate Jentoft-Herr
Engagement Manager
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