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2nd Drug-Free Zone is in effect starting today (10/23) on Georgia Ave between Tuckerman & Rittenhouse and nearby streets and an illegal cannabis store on Georgia was recently shut down by MPD!
In March 2024, the DC Council passed the Secure DC omnibus bill.
Kim Patterson
Oct 23, 2024


Today's trash pickup in the alley between Sheridan & Rittenhouse
Hi Brightwood: I thank all the neighbors who live on the 1300 blocks of Sheridan & Rittenhouse who were affected by today's trash pickup...
Kim Patterson
Oct 23, 2024

Information about trash pickup tomorrow (10-23) in the alley between the 1300 block of Sheridan & Rittenhouse
Hi Brightwood: Residents who live on the 1300 blocks of Sheridan & Rittenhouse and are affected by the ongoing alley construction, please...
Kim Patterson
Oct 22, 2024

Leaf collection begins October 28 and runs through February 2025, Brightwood Meet the Candidate event for Michael Brown hosted by Gayle Petersen, Sat, October 12, 3-5 pm.
Hi Brightwood: DPW will begin leaf collection on Oct 28 - February. Please see the attached informational sheet about the collection...
Kim Patterson
Oct 11, 2024


Georgia Ave & Sheridan, Rittenhouse, and Tuckerman have been declared Drug Free Zones! Aug 21-Aug 26. Thank you, MPD and Commander Lavenhouse!
Hi Brightwood: In March 2024, the DC Council passed the Secure DC omnibus bill. Part of the bill includes Drug-Free Zones, proposed by...
Kim Patterson
Aug 22, 2024

In The Ward 4 You, MPD Sector 1 Calls, and a business that removes dog waste.
Hi Brightwood: Just want to make you aware of a couple of happenings in Brightwood... 1. Please join me, CM Lewis George, and members of...
Kim Patterson
Aug 12, 2024

Department of Public Works recent updates...
Hi Brightwood: Please see recent updates from the Department of Public Works (DPW). My best, Commissioner Kim Patterson ANC 4A05,...
Kim Patterson
Jul 26, 2024


Re: Reducing Environmental Impacts of Rock Creek Golf Course Rehabilitation
On behalf of DC Bird Alliance, DC Environmental Network, Langdon Park Forest Stewards, DC Chapter - DarkSky International, City Wildlife,...
Kim Patterson
May 29, 2024


ANC Kim Patterson Quoted in Rock Creek Park Golf Course For All Press Release
“We are in the midst of a climate emergency; we need all the carbon sequestration, cooling effect, stormwater retention, and wildlife,"
Kim Patterson
May 29, 2024

Department of Health (DOH) Offering Free 2-Day Rodent and Vector Control Academy Class (8:30 am-5 pm July 10th and 11th.)
DOH offers a free two-day event to educate residents about rodent control practices.
Kim Patterson
May 29, 2024


Rat Walk with the Department of Health on May 23
Hi Brightwood: The Department of Health will walk with me in parts of Brightwood and bait and treat rat holes on Thursday, May 23. If you...
Kim Patterson
May 21, 2024


Thank you for a great Brightwood Clean-Up!
Together, we picked up 19 trash bags, and the streets we cleaned looked fantastic after our hard work.
Kim Patterson
May 19, 2024

Community Calls, Meetings, Metropolitan Police Department Walk, and Brightwood Cleanup
Below is a list of upcoming community meetings and activities.
Kim Patterson
May 6, 2024


1300 block of Sheridan may be blocked or partially blocked today, 4-27-24, for lead pipe replacement work
Once the work is complete, I will then work with DC Water and DDOT on restoring Sheridan Street, our sidewalks and lawns.
Kim Patterson
Apr 27, 2024


It's time for Spring Cleaning in Brightwood! Come help make Brightwood clean and beautiful...Saturday, May 18;10:30 am-12:30 pm
Come make Brightwood shine and show off how beautiful our neighborhood can be when trash is removed from our streets.
Kim Patterson
Apr 25, 2024


A large number of rats in Brightwood live and nest here - the apartment buildings on the 1400 blocks of Sheridan and Somerset.
Yesterday, Feb 8, I met the Dept of Health (DOH) at the apartment buildings on the 1400 blocks of Sheridan and Somerset to address the rats
Kim Patterson
Feb 9, 2024


Rodent Treatment
U.S. Department of Health walks with ANC Commissioner Kim and treats rat burrows in Brightwood on August 8, 2023.
Kim Patterson
Aug 8, 2023


Today's Cleanup was wonderful, and our neighborhood is cleaner and more beautiful!!
Hi Brightwood: Today's cleanup in Brightwood was amazing. We picked up 31 bags of trash on 14th Street from Military to Tuckerman, the...
Kim Patterson
Aug 5, 2023

Spring Clean Up Reminder. SUNDAY, MAY 7TH 1:30-3:30 PM Let's Clean Up the Fort Stevens Playground
Hi Brightwood! The conditions are still good for a nice cool clean-up day on Sunday. Please join us as we work together to keep...
Kim Patterson
May 3, 2023

Fort Stevens Playground and Neighboring Streets Clean Up
Let's Clean Up the Fort Stevens playground and neighboring streets on Saturday, April 29 from 10:30 - 12:30!
Kim Patterson
Apr 24, 2023
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