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Councilmember Zachary Parker @cmzparker5.bsky.social · 4h

DYRS is proposing sweeping changes to their process for community placement of juvenile offenders—changes that could make our rehabilitation work among youth even harder and with worse outcomes. (1/2)

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Councilmember Zachary Parker @cmzparker5.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Tonight! Tune in for @dcdpr.bsky.social's latest updates on Ward 5 capital projects. 👉🏾 dc-gov.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Councilmember Zachary Parker @cmzparker5.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Looking forward to talking with @nnamdikid.bsky.social and @trsdc.bsky.social later today! Tune in at 12:30 👉🏾 wamu.org

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Councilmember Zachary Parker @cmzparker5.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

This rainy weather has me daydreaming back to the biggest and best Ward 5 Day yet! Thanks to everyone who joined us Saturday. 🥳 #ward5day #ward5week

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Commissioner Aru Sahni (5F02) @aru5f02.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

We celebrated Ward 5 week with neighbors - first at a bike ride highlighting important wins for bike connectivity (all roads lead to Lost Generation, it seems!), and then tabled for ANC 5F at Ward 5 Day. @cmzparker5.bsky.social @joe5f6.bsky.social

Councilmember Parker kicking off the ride

Commissioners and WABA at Lost Generation

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Councilmember Zachary Parker @cmzparker5.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

The Ward 5 Week celebrations continue! Thanks to all the neighbors who joined us for fun times and sweet treats at Rita’s today! Special thanks to Manny & Olga’s, Zeke’s Coffee, and DC Squared + RIA Main Street! It’s all building to the big day: Ward 5 Day on Saturday, 12-5pm at Turkey Thicket!

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Councilmember Zachary Parker @cmzparker5.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Food from Ward 5 restaurants. Live music from Sirius Company go-go band. Go-karts + moon bounces. DC United soccer clinic. Line dancing. Resource tables. Giveaways. And more! You don’t want to miss the biggest party of the year celebrating all things Ward 5. Turkey Thicket, Saturday, 12-5pm!

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Councilmember Zachary Parker @cmzparker5.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Join us tomorrow for a Meet-up at Rita's with sweet treats, games, and a raffle for Jonas Brothers tickets. On Friday, meet us at 17th and Maryland Ave for a bike ride to Eckington where there will be a mural fesitval and the Ward 5 Week Happy Hour at 5:30 at Lost Generation! ward5.us/ward5day

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Councilmember Zachary Parker @cmzparker5.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Ward 5 Week continues! I had a great time at Senior Bingo in North Michigan Park this morning. And I even won a round or two! We've got a few more great events lined up before the big day—Ward 5 Day!—on Saturday, September 19. ward5.us/ward5day

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Councilmember Zachary Parker @cmzparker5.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Good news! The bill that would give Buwa Binitie development rights at Parcel 13 on St. Elizabeth's campus is off the agenda for markup today. This is a win for all the neighbors who have been calling for an end to business as usual and a land giveaway to a developer the District is actively suing.

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Councilmember Zachary Parker @cmzparker5.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

It was a great Ward 5 night! Thanks for coming out!

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Councilmember Zachary Parker @cmzparker5.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

The sun is shining. The humidity is dropping. There's a light breeze and the forecasted temperature for this evening is 75°. In other words, it's the perfect day to join us for Yoga in the Park at the U.S. National Arboretum at 6:00 p.m. Sign up and see you tonight! 👉🏾 ward5.us.yoga #ward5week

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Councilmember Zachary Parker @cmzparker5.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Ward 5 Week starts today! All free tickets have been claimed for this afternoon's Official Tailgate + Watch Party for the Commanders' season-opener, but tickets are still available for purchase here: ward5.us/commanders Tomorrow, join us for Yoga in the Park at the Arboretum! ward5.us/yoga

part of Ward 5 Week -
Commanders Official Tailgate and Watch Pary with National Links Trust
ward5.us/commanders
Sunday, September 13, 4pm, Langston Golf Course

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Councilmember Zachary Parker @cmzparker5.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Shanah Tovah to neighbors in Ward 5 and beyond celebrating Rosh Hashanah beginning with sundown this evening! May you enjoy sweet time with loved ones this new year. ✨

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Councilmember Zachary Parker @cmzparker5.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

The latest editions of the Ward 5 Weekly Newsletter and Ward 5 Wave Podcast are available now! You can read at ward5.us/news, listen at ward5.us/podcast, and subscribe at ward5.us/newsletter.

The Ward 5 Wave
Season 3, Episode 12
ward5.us/podcast
September 11, 2026
The Council Returns from Recess: An Important Update
and a preview of
Ward 5 Week and Ward 5 Day

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Councilmember Zachary Parker @cmzparker5.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Our country was forever changed 25 years ago on 9/11. I was honored to join this morning’s memorial unveiling for two Ward 5 victims—Sara Clark and Asia Cottom of the former Bertie Backus school. May their memory inspire us to love our communities well and foster the change needed for peace.

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Councilmember Zachary Parker @cmzparker5.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Kick off Ward 5 Week with us at Langston Golf Course on Sunday for the Washington Commanders Tailgate + Official Watch Party! Tickets 👉🏾 ward5.us/commanders 🏈 Then meet us across the Ward throughout the week, and especially on Ward 5 Day, September 19 @ Turkey Thicket! 🎉 #ward5week #ward5day

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Councilmember Zachary Parker @cmzparker5.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

🚨 The Council is considering giving development rights to a contractor our government is actively suing. This defies reason. Join me in urging my colleagues to force Buwa Binitie to remedy concerns at 1400 Florida Ave NE and other properties that he's neglected with impunity for years.

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Councilmember Zachary Parker @cmzparker5.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Crank brought by Sirius Company. Eats brought by Ward 5 restaurants. Fun brought by Wow Wheelz, @dcdpr.bsky.social, and more. Community brought by you! Bring the block and celebrate everything Ward 5 with us on September 19, 12-5pm at Turkey Thicket! #ward5day #ward5week

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Councilmember Zachary Parker @cmzparker5.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Whether it's fighting for good-paying jobs in the RFK deal, joining the picket line w/ hotel workers, voting to expand the minimum wage, or standing w/ teachers for better contracts, I am proud support DC workers and grateful for the wins secured by generations of labor organizers. Happy Labor Day!

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Councilmember Zachary Parker @cmzparker5.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

The latest Ward 5 Weekly is available now! You can read it at ward5.us/news and subscribe at ward5.us/newsletter. It covers storm recovery, shares the latest Ward 5 updates, and features the newly released Ward 5 Week schedule for September 13-18!

Ward 5 Week community events schedule (Sept 13–18, 2026) from Councilmember Zachary Parker listing daily activities including a Commanders watch party, yoga in the park, Kinship Care rally, Ward 5 day at Nationals Park, senior bingo, Rita’s meet-up, and a bike ride with happy hour. Read the full schedule at https://zacharyparkerward5.com/ward-5-day/

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Councilmember Zachary Parker @cmzparker5.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Last night’s storm left many neighbors waking up to downed trees and power lines along with damaged property. Please report any downed trees and power lines to 311. If you need my office’s assistance escalating any concerns, reach us at ward5contact@dccouncil.gov or 202-724-8028.

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Councilmember Zachary Parker @cmzparker5.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

I’m grateful for the Attorney General taking action here. The property owner has accrued $230K in fines for 200 unabated violations, and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. All neighbors deserve safe, clean, stable housing and I will keep fighting to make it reality.

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DC Attorney General Brian Schwalb @dcattorneygeneral.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

OAG testified in strong support of the SOUL Act and the new options it unlocks for DC foster youth. Thank you to @cmzparker5.bsky.social for his leadership on this issue. And thank you to Meagan Flynn from the @washingtonpost.com for capturing the powerful youth advocacy that led to these reforms.

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Children's Law Center @childrenslawcenter.org · 02/09/2026

For years, dozens of young people with experience in DC’s foster care system fought to create a new permanency option for older youth. Now, their vision is a reality. SOUL is officially law! Get to know some of these young advocates & learn more in this powerful segment: abcnews.com/video/134832...

abcnews.com

Video Foster youth help create bill allowing them to choose their own families

ABC News' Alex Presha talks to current and former foster youth about a new bill that would allow those in the system to choose their own families without losing legal contact with their birth parents.

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Martin Austermuhle @maustermuhle.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Schwalb calls the conditions at Binitie’s building “shocking,” while @cmzparker5.bsky.social, who visited the building this summer, says “there is simply no excuse for the disturbing and rapid decline of this property.” Schwalb is seeking an order to get repairs made, and restitution for residents.

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Councilmember Zachary Parker @cmzparker5.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Reporting from @dcdpr.bsky.social’s meeting in Langdon tonight! Good news: neighbors are getting a brand new facility with a basketball gym, separate gymnastics gym, and more.

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Councilmember Zachary Parker @cmzparker5.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

September 19. 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. Turkey Thicket. Don't meet me there, beat me there!

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Councilmember Zachary Parker @cmzparker5.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

The latest editions of the Ward 5 Weekly Newsletter and Ward 5 Wave Podcast are available now! You can read at ward5.us/news, listen at ward5.us/podcast, and subscribe at ward5.us/newsletter.

The Ward 5 Wave
an award-winning podcast
Season 3 | Episode 11
ward5.us/podcast
Ward 5 Housing Conditions Tour
featuring tenants and advocates
August 28, 2026

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Councilmember Zachary Parker @cmzparker5.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Don’t miss this conversation about housing conditions at 1400 Florida Ave NE. As part of my Ward 5 Housing Conditions tour, I’m sharing the stories of neighbors who are fighting for safe, clean, stable housing. Tune into The Ward 5 Wave wherever you listen to podcasts or visit ward5.us/news.

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Councilmember Zachary Parker @cmzparker5.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Big news from @dcattorneygeneral.bsky.social office. This is the largest tech settlement ever and represents our DC values: we will always fight to safeguard District youth.

AG Schwalb Announces Meta Will Pay up to $17.1 Billion for Exploiting Kids With Intentionally Addictive Social Media Platforms

Largest tech settlement ever
DC will receive between $90.3 million and $129.3 million
Meta will make sweeping child safety reforms to Instagram and Facebook
The agreement resolves claims by 51 states and territories

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Councilmember Zachary Parker @cmzparker5.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Following a recent surge of National Guard and other federal officers in the Trinidad neighborhood, I joined neighbors in front of Wheatley Elementary to make our message clear: We won't allow our kids to be used as props in Trump's agenda to wage war on DC. This occupation needs to end now.

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Councilmember Zachary Parker @cmzparker5.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Check out one of Ward 5’s newest spots: Proper Café at 1545 New Jersey Ave NW!

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Councilmember Zachary Parker @cmzparker5.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Welcome back to the classroom, students! Let's have a great year!

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Councilmember Zachary Parker @cmzparker5.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

The latest Ward 5 Weekly Newsletter is available now! You can read it at ward5.us/news and subscribe to get it straight to your inbox every Friday evening at ward5.us/newsletter.

Ward 5 Weekly - August 21, 2026
this week's highlights:
- Ward 5 EEC Back-to-School Giveway - Tomorrow
- Trinidad Day - Tomorrow
- DDOT North Cap Study Pop-up - Sunday
- First Day of School for DCPS - Monday
- DHCD TOPA Info Session - August 25
- Lead Free DC Virtual Meeting - August 26
- Langdon Park Community Meeting - September 1
and more!

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Councilmember Zachary Parker @cmzparker5.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

The latest Ward 5 Weekly Newsletter is available now! You can read it at ward5.us/news and subscribe at ward5.us/newsletter.

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Councilmember Zachary Parker @cmzparker5.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

A true joy to be with neighbors at Deaf-REACH in Brookland today. They have been serving our deaf and hard-of-hearing community here since the 1970's, and I look forward to partnering to advance their mission and expand their impact.

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Councilmember Zachary Parker @cmzparker5.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

One year since the start of the National Guard surge in the District, our message is unchanged: end the occupation, send the National Guard home, and respect DC Home Rule. Honored to stand with @freedcproject.bsky.social today ✊🏾

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Councilmember Zachary Parker @cmzparker5.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

The latest Ward 5 Weekly Newsletter and Ward 5 Wave Podcast are available now! You can read at ward5.us/news, listen at ward5.us/podcast, and subscribe at ward5.us/newsletter.

Ward 5 Wave
an award-winning podcast
Season 3, Episode 10
ward5.us/podcast
CM Elissa Silverman, Effective Oversight, and Summer Interns
August 7, 2026

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Councilmember Zachary Parker @cmzparker5.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Had a great time chatting with @elissasilverman.bsky.social on this week's Ward 5 Wave Podcast! Tune in wherever you get your podcasts, or head to ward5.us/podcast.

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Councilmember Zachary Parker @cmzparker5.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

I had a great time visiting the Deanwood Radio Broadcast Youth Journalism Program today! I was excited to see their work in action. We also talked about their goals, the work of the Council, the recent DoorDash blunders and why DC Statehood is so important.

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Councilmember Zachary Parker @cmzparker5.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

The latest Ward 5 Weekly Newsletter is available now! You can read it at ward5.us/news and subscribe to get the newsletter straight to your inbox every week at ward5.us/newsletter.

Ward 5 Weekly - July 31, 2026
this week's highlight's:
- OAG resolution with Fort Myer re: Ward 5 Pollution
- Bates & Hanover Family Fun Day - Tomorrow
- Brookland Community Reunion - Tomorrow
- Bloomingdale Multi-Agency Blitz - August 4
- MBT Public Safety Walk - August 6
- Jazz @ North Michigan Park - August 6
- Submit Feedback on RFK Plan - 'til August 14

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Councilmember Zachary Parker @cmzparker5.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Grateful for Attorney General Schwalb fighting for environmental justice for Ward 5 neighbors. ♻️ More holding polluters accountable!

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Councilmember Zachary Parker @cmzparker5.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Last week, my team and I kicked off our Summer 2026 Ward 5 Housing Conditions Tour at the Hecht Warehouse in Ivy City. These visits aim to bring together residents, management, and District agencies to implement solutions around neighbors' concerns. Stay tuned for our next stop!

Issues addressed:
OTA joined the meeting as a resource for residents and tenant-related concerns.

DOB followed up on outstanding code violations within the building and will work with management to bring identified violations into compliance.

DLCP addressed concerns related to the private garage. The private garage operators also committed to tabling at the building the following week to provide information on garage parking rules and answer residents’ questions.

DPW Parking Enforcement joined to address parking enforcement concerns
in the area.

$DPW conducted a sweep of the surrounding area, completed inspections, and issued Notices of Infraction (NOIs) to property owners found in violation of sanitation codes. DOH conducted rat abatement around the building and treated visible burrows. DMHHS and DHS conducted outreach to neighbors in homeless encampments in the area. OAG notified regarding third-party utility billing concerns as residents reported significant fluctuations in their utility bills. DDOT notified regarding the placement of stop signs in the area.$

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Councilmember Zachary Parker @cmzparker5.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

🎟️ Tomorrow! Free entry at the National Building Museum for Ward 5 residents, including their fun new exhibit THE PLAYGROUND. Get out of the heat and meet up with neighbors for a playful afternoon!

Ward 5 Day at the National Building Museum
Friday, July 31, 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Free entry for Ward 5 residents

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Councilmember Zachary Parker @cmzparker5.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

The latest editions of the Ward 5 Weekly Newsletter and Ward 5 Wave Podcast are available now! You can read at ward5.us/news, listen at ward5.us/podcast, and subscribe at ward5.us/newsletter.

Ward 5 Weekly - July 24, 2026
- DoorDash and Congress
- Roll Off Day in North Michigan Park - Tomorrow
- Fort Lincoln Multi-Agency Blitz - July 29
- Ward 5 Neighbors Get in FREE at National Building Museum - July 31
- Bloomingdale Multi-Agency Blitz - August 4
- MBT Public Safety Walk - August 6
- Submit Feedback on RFK Plan - 'til August 14

The Ward 5 Wave
Episode 3, Season 9
July 24, 2026
Recess, DoorDash, Rats, Buses, and More!
ward5.us/podcast

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Councilmember Zachary Parker @cmzparker5.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

DoorDash can’t have it both ways: they can’t say they support DC Home Rule while also lobbying Congress to undermine it. 👉🏾 www.wusa9.com/article/news...

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Councilmember Zachary Parker @cmzparker5.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

Our @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social locations are more than a place to get a great book—they’re places to connect, create, and grow. I had a great time connecting and creating with so many neighbors (and Bluey!) at the Woodridge Library’s “Grow Together” Community Day today!

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Councilmember Zachary Parker @cmzparker5.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

The latest Ward 5 Weekly Newsletter is available now! You can read it at ward5.us/news and subscribe to get it straight to your inbox every Friday evening at ward5.us/newsletter

Ward 5 Weekly - July 17, 2026
this week's highlights:
- We've Moved! Plus Lots of Community Meetings
- Roving Leaders Day in Langdon Park - Tomorrow
- Ward 5 Family Biking July Ride - Tomorrow
- Community Day at Woodridge Library - Sunday
- Roll Off Day in North Michigan Park - July 25
- Fort Lincoln Multi-Agency Blitz - July 29
- Ward 5 Neighbors Get in FREE at National Building Museum - July 31, 2-5pm

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Councilmember Zachary Parker @cmzparker5.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

🟣 We are now at a Code Purple, which means that the air quality is very unhealthy for all residents. @dcdpr.bsky.social has cancelled all outdoor activities for the rest of the day, including closing outdoor pools and spray parks.

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