Charles Allen · [email protected]

December 21, 2024 at 12:00 PM

Ward 6 Update: Rumsey Pool Updates, Plazas for People & a New Year-Round Market

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December 11, 2024 at 1:06 PM

Ward 6 Update: Office Hours, Legislative Updates, & Rumsey Pool

NationBuilder Click here if this email is hard to read.If you'd like to unsubscribe from all future emails, click here. Friend — I hope this holiday season is finding you healthy, happy, and well. This time of year it always feels like Ward 6 and DC are bustling as people wrap up yea…

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

December 5, 2024 at 3:06 PM

Congratulations to the 2024 Brickie Award Winners!

NationBuilder Friend – Tonight's the night! I'm honored to host the 18th annual Ward 6 Brickie Awards at Arena Stage in Southwest DC, and I hope you're planning on joining us! The “Brickies” is our annual celebration and community awards presentation for Ward 6 residents, organizatio…

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

November 26, 2024 at 2:27 PM

Don’t Miss the 18th Annual Ward 6 Brickie Awards!

NationBuilder Friend – Before you head out for the Thanksgiving holiday, I'm thrilled to share that this year's Brickie Awards are going to be held at Arena Stage! Please mark your calendars to join us on Thursday, Dec. 5, from 6 to 8 p.m., and if you haven't already, be sure to RSVP…

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

November 23, 2024 at 12:12 PM

Ward 6 Update: Brickies, Small Business Saturday, & RFK Stadium

NationBuilder Click here if this email is hard to read.If you'd like to unsubscribe from all future emails, click here. Friend — First, I want to wish the Washington Spirit the best of luck tonight! Our team takes on the Orlando Pride at 8 p.m. in the National Women's Soccer League …

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

November 9, 2024 at 12:56 PM

Ward 6 Update: Better Bus News, Brickies Nominations + What's Next for DC

NationBuilder Click here if this email is hard to read.If you'd like to unsubscribe from all future emails, click here. Friend — I normally start each newsletter with some light updates, but I know for many people – myself included – the outcome of this week's national election weigh…

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

November 5, 2024 at 12:02 PM

Here's What You Need to Know for Election Day

NationBuilder Friend – Today is the final day of the 2024 election! More than 213,000 DC voters have already cast their ballots by mail, drop box, or visiting one of our early vote centers in person. If you're not one of those folks that's already voted, Tuesday, November 5, is the f…

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

November 2, 2024 at 11:00 AM

Who Deserves a Brickie Award?

NationBuilder Friend – I'm excited to announce that our 18th annual Ward 6 Brickie Awards are set for Thursday, Dec. 5! Please mark your calendars to join us from 6 to 8 p.m., and stay tuned to my social media, website, and newsletter for more info. We'll be announcing the location s…

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

October 26, 2024 at 11:00 AM

Ward 6 Update: OUC Challenges, Inauguration Prep & Upcoming Construction

NationBuilder Click here if this email is hard to read.If you'd like to unsubscribe from all future emails, click here. Friend — The crisp autumn air, front porch decorations, and clear blue skies are some of my favorite parts of this season. And on top of that, it feels like the soc…

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

October 12, 2024 at 11:00 AM

Ward 6 Update: Banning Apartment Fees, EV Charger Bill Passes & Ward 6 Park Updates

NationBuilder Click here if this email is hard to read.If you'd like to unsubscribe from all future emails, click here.   Friend — The weather has been about pitch-perfect this past week! I hope you've been able to get out and about to enjoy it. Earlier this week, I got to welcome J…

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

September 28, 2024 at 11:00 AM

Ward 6 Update: New Park + Street Designs, New Housing, + New Budget Hits Next Week!

NationBuilder Click here if this email is hard to read.If you'd like to unsubscribe from all future emails, click here. Friend — The H Street Festival was a fantastic way to wrap up the summer. It was great to see neighbors, their pups, live entertainment, and local businesses all c…

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

September 14, 2024 at 11:00 AM

Ward 6 Update: Circulator Wind-Down, Sustainability in DC + H Street Fest

NationBuilder Click here if this email is hard to read.If you'd like to unsubscribe from all future emails, click here. Friend — Happy Spectacular Weather Season to all who celebrate. And it's just in time for the H Street Festival, which is coming up next Saturday, September 21! I'l…

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

August 31, 2024 at 11:00 AM

Ward 6 Update: Labor Day, New Construction Beginning & Public Safety Action

NationBuilder Click here if this email is hard to read.If you'd like to unsubscribe from all future emails, click here. Friend — Happy back-to-school week for a lot of folks, and for those who don't have kids, I hope you are enjoying a quiet week before September brings us all back t…

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

August 15, 2024 at 9:00 PM

Ward 6 Update: Back to School, Future of WMATA & More

NationBuilder Click here if this email is hard to read.If you'd like to unsubscribe from all future emails, click here. Friend — We've got a few weeks left of summer, and I hope you're enjoying time together with a much more reasonable temperature! If you're in town this weekend, don…

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

August 2, 2024 at 8:13 PM

Ward 6 Update: A Decade of Ward 6 Week, Circulator Ending, Our Best Restaurants & Bars

NationBuilder Click here if this email is hard to read.If you'd like to unsubscribe from all future emails, click here. Friend — I hope you're staying cool with friends and family as we transition into mid-summer. We're still a few weeks away from the start of school, so there's plen…

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

July 29, 2024 at 5:44 PM

An Update on the STEER Act

NationBuilder Click here if this email is hard to read. To unsubscribe to all emails, click here. Friend — I hear from so many neighbors about the need to make our streets safer by slowing down cars and getting dangerous drivers off the road. So I'm writing today with a specific upda…

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

July 22, 2024 at 9:32 PM

RSVP for Ward 6 Week 2024!

NationBuilder Friend — I hope you've been staying cool during these hot, hot days and enjoying some rest and relaxation. But the dog days of summer have a silver lining: Ward 6 Week is back, and if you can believe it, it's been a decade since our first one! We love calling Ward 6 ho…

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

July 13, 2024 at 12:39 PM

Ward 6 Update: Tragedy in Garfield Park + Mopeds in DC + Ward 6 Week

NationBuilder If you'd like to unsubscribe from all future emails, click here. Friend — I hope you're staying cool and enjoying these first weeks of summer. It's been both a joyful and a difficult past few weeks, between the 4th, the city-wide boil water advisory, and now the horribl…

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

June 28, 2024 at 9:20 PM

Ward 6 Update: Recognition for Local Biz, Public Safety, + Summer Tips

NationBuilder Click here if this email is hard to read.If you'd like to unsubscribe from all future emails, click here. Friend — As you may have heard, the Council finished its budget season, and the spending plan for the next budget is set. In addition to our final vote on the FY25 …

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

June 14, 2024 at 6:04 PM

Ward 6 Update: Better Bus Town Hall + Budget's Final Vote

NationBuilder Click here if this email is hard to read.If you'd like to unsubscribe from all future emails, click here. Friend — Happy end of the school year (to those who celebrate!). My kiddos are wrapping up another great year of school in the coming days, and I know several kids…

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

May 31, 2024 at 3:46 PM

Ward 6 Update: Local Investments + Top Recognitions for DC

NationBuilder Click here if this email is hard to read.If you'd like to unsubscribe from all future emails, click here. Friend — I hope you had a great Memorial Day! The pools and spray parks are open (only on weekends until June 23), DC is celebrating a record number of visitors in …

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

May 18, 2024 at 1:48 PM

Ward 6 Update: Budget Wins, Public Safety, + Better Bus 2.0

NationBuilder Click here if this email is hard to read.If you'd like to unsubscribe from all future emails, click here. Friend -- The last two weeks have felt like a sprint between Council committee hearings and votes on next year's budget. But I was excited to still have time to con…

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

May 13, 2024 at 9:26 PM

Holding Dangerous Drivers Accountable + Leading on Climate

NationBuilder Click here if this email is hard to read. To unsubscribe from all future emails, click here. Friend -- On Friday, after months of public hearings and hard work, I put forward a revised budget for the Council's Committee on Transportation and the Environment. It passed u…

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

April 26, 2024 at 10:57 PM

Ward 6 Update: Climate & Budget, Public Safety, and Park Upgrades

NationBuilder Click here if this email is hard to read.If you'd like to stop receiving emails, click here. Friend -- The work to finalize the city's next budget is in full swing. This week and next week are the final public hearings held at the Council. That also means plenty of DC r…

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

April 24, 2024 at 4:04 PM

Next Monday: Let's Talk About This Important Budget

NationBuilder Click here to RSVP on the website.?If you'd like to unsubscribe from all emails, click here. Friend -- I've worked on a lot of budgets in my time on the Council, and before that as a Council staffer, and before that, as a public health advocate. That includes the Great …

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

April 5, 2024 at 3:37 PM

Ward 6 Update: Budget, Wizards & Caps Stay in DC, and Spring Cleaning!

NationBuilder Click here if this email is hard to read. If you'd like to unsubscribe from all future emails, click here. Friend -- Baseball's back, the cherry blossoms have bloomed -- spring is definitely here! Plenty below on some major items: the new deal with Monumental to keep th…

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

March 16, 2024 at 1:24 PM

Ward 6 Update: After Secure DC, Union Station's Future, and free H Street Events

NationBuilder Click here if this email is hard to read. If you'd like to stop receiving these emails, click here. Friend -- Spring is in the air, and that means three things: cherry blossom bloom is imminent, we'll have pollen everywhere soon, and it's time for the city to start deba…

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

March 12, 2024 at 8:34 PM

Announcing the Details for the 2024 Great Ward 6 Spring Clean!

NationBuilder Click here if this email is hard to read.To unsubscribe from all future emails, click here. Friend -- It's time to roll up our sleeves for The 2024 Great Ward 6 Spring Clean, taking place this year on April 6 from 10am-12pm!? It's one of my favorite events of the year, a…

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

March 6, 2024 at 6:02 PM

The Council just passed Secure DC. Here's what's in it.

NationBuilder Click here if this email is hard to read.If you would like to unsubscribe, click here. Friend -- Last evening, the Council took a second and final vote on "Secure DC", passing the large public safety bill with a count of 12 votes in support and one vote of present. A nu…

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

March 3, 2024 at 11:53 AM

Ward 6 Update: Homicide Arrest, Vote on Healthy Homes, and Hearing on Historic Preservation

NationBuilder Click here if this email is hard to read.If you'd like to unsubscribe from future emails, click here. Friend -- This was the last week of agency performance oversight hearing season at the Council, usually a busy week as we start to transition into considering next year…

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

February 17, 2024 at 2:55 PM

Ward 6 Update: Action on Public Safety, W6 Projects Update, + Tax Tips

NationBuilder Click here if this email is hard to read. If you'd like to stop receiving these emails, click here. Friend -- There's been so much happening in the Ward since my last newsletter! For folks looking for ways to celebrate Black History Month, don't miss the list I've inclu…

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

February 4, 2024 at 11:00 AM

Ward 6 Update 2-4-24

NationBuilder Click here if this email is hard to read. If you no longer want to receive any emails, click here. Friend -- As we head further into the new year, there's a lot to cover. I know public safety is front of mind for all of us, so I've included a long update below. Please e…

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

January 16, 2024 at 10:16 PM

Ward 6 Update: Restaurant Week on H Street, STEER Act, Cannabis Enforcement, and more

NationBuilder Click here if this email is hard to read.If you'd like to stop receiving these emails, click here. Friend,  Happy New Year to you -- this is my first newsletter for 2024, and there's plenty to cover below. Hopefully the MLK holiday provided you with a chance to reflect …

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

December 28, 2023 at 7:06 PM

Reflections on the Year and Looking Ahead to 2024

NationBuilder Friend, I hope you and yours are having a very happy holiday season and a peaceful and restful end to the year. Instead of my usual newsletter, I'm writing with a few reflections on the past year and to share some of my priorities for the Ward and District in the year t…

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

December 16, 2023 at 3:08 PM

Ward 6 Update: Potential Wizards and Caps Move, WMATA Funding, and more

NationBuilder Click here if this email is hard to read.If you'd like stop receiving these emails, click here. Friend, I can’t believe this is the last newsletter of 2023 – what a year it’s been! I’ll be sharing more to recap and reflect on the year later, so stay tuned. But first, it…

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

December 1, 2023 at 9:33 PM

Ward 6 Update: Public Safety, Holiday Events, School Boundaries, and Brickies

NationBuilder Click here if this email is hard to read.To stop receiving these emails, click here. Friend, I hope you had a safe and happy Thanksgiving last week! Leading up to the holiday, I was fortunate to join neighbors in Southwest at James Creek with my kids to help serve an ea…

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

November 28, 2023 at 9:11 PM

Join me at the 2023 Brickies on December 6!

NationBuilder Friend, The Ward 6 "Brickie" Awards are one of my favorite nights of the year - it's Ward 6's annual party, featuring food from some of our great local restaurants and beer vendors. It's a night where we catch up with neighbors and, importantly, hand out literal bricks …

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

November 18, 2023 at 12:57 PM

Ward 6 Update: Brickies, Thanksgiving, and more!

NationBuilder Click here if this email is hard to read.To stop receiving these emails, click here. Friend, It feels incredible that Thanksgiving is less than a week away!. And as the holiday season gets underway, I want to be sure you've got two dates saved on your calendar: November…

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

November 9, 2023 at 2:14 PM

Join Me this Weekend for Eastern Market's 150th Anniversary!

NationBuilder Click here if you'd like to unsubscribe from all emails. Friend -- This weekend, we're lucky to be part of a historic moment as we celebrate the 150th anniversary of Eastern Market, one of the oldest continually operating markets in the United States! Everyone has an Ea…

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

November 3, 2023 at 3:18 PM

Ward 6 Update: Public Safety, WMATA Funding, the Brickies, and more

NationBuilder Click here if this email is hard to read.To stop receiving these emails, click here. Friend, Happy November! I hope you had a fun and safe Halloween and that you got out to enjoy the last few warmer days in the District -- the photo to the right is from the beautiful da…

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

October 20, 2023 at 8:43 PM

Ward 6 Update: Public Safety, Leaf Collection, Halloween Events, and more!

NationBuilder Click here if this email is hard to read.If you no longer want to receive these updates, click here. Friend,  It’s finally feeling chilly in the District, both basketball and hockey seasons are here as our Caps and Wizards return to Capital One Arena, Hill-O-Ween cost…

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

October 6, 2023 at 3:45 PM

Ward 6 Update: Street Safety, New Bills Introduced, and Fall Events!

NationBuilder Click here if this email is hard to read.If you no longer want to receive these updates, click here. Friend,  Happy October! Although it’s been unseasonably warm this week, fall festivities are in full swing around the Ward (just take a look at the list below). It was g…

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

September 22, 2023 at 3:16 PM

Ward 6 Update: Council is Back in Session, Street Safety Hearing, and more!

NationBuilder Click here if this email is hard to read.If you no longer want to receive these updates, click here. Friend, Hope you’ve been enjoying the fantastic almost-fall weather we’ve been having this week. My team and I have been taking advantage of every minute to get out into…

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

September 9, 2023 at 12:42 PM

Ward 6 Update: Fall Events, Public Safety, Vaccine Guidance

NationBuilder Click here if this email is hard to read.If you no longer want to receive these updates, click here. Friend, By now, the school year's underway, and the youngest Ward 6-ers are back in the classroom. My own children are thrilled to be back with their teachers and friend…

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

August 25, 2023 at 6:35 PM

Ward 6 Update: DC's Red Flag Law, Back-to-School Reminders, and more

NationBuilder Click here if this email is hard to read.If you no longer want to receive these updates, click here. Friend, It’s hard to believe that August is already winding down. For some families, the new school year began this week. And for many others, including all DC Public Sc…

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

August 11, 2023 at 3:19 PM

Ward 6 Update: Back-to-School, Healthy Homes Funding, DOB Issues, and more

NationBuilder Click here if this email is hard to read.If you no longer want to receive these updates, click here. Friend, I can't believe it's August already, and the first day of school's around the corner! I hope you and your family have been enjoying the summer and staying safe …

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

July 27, 2023 at 9:35 PM

Ward 6 Update: Heat Emergency, RFK's Future, 150 Years of Eastern Market, and more!

NationBuilder Click here if this email is hard to read.If you no longer want to receive these updates, click here. Friend, A huge thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate Ward 6 Week with me and my team last week! We had a blast at trivia, our Ward 6 Days at ARTECHOUSE and the…

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

July 13, 2023 at 7:28 PM

Ward 6 Update: Public Safety Bills, E-Bikes, Ward 6 Week, and more!

NationBuilder Click here if this email is hard to read.If you no longer want to receive these updates, click here. Friend, Summer and vacations are in full swing, but down at the Council, we're advancing legislation on several key issues this week. I know many folks are hopefully tak…

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

July 7, 2023 at 7:11 PM

Ward 6 Week is coming July 17-23!

NationBuilder Click here to unsubscribe from future emails. Friend, I'm excited to share that Ward 6 Week is back - beginning on Monday, July 17, and running through Sunday, July 23.? For the uninitiated, Ward 6 Week is an annual tradition where my team and I organize a whole bunch o…

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  Charles Allen · [email protected]

June 30, 2023 at 2:33 PM

Ward 6 Update: 6-29-2023

NationBuilder Click here if this email is hard to read. If you no longer wish to receive these updates, please click here. Friend, I hope you and your family and friends are ready for summer fun, because the heat has certainly arrived! Pools are now open throughout the week, though b…

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