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Did you know the District of Columbia offers Utility Discount Programs to help residents pay their gas, water, electric and telephone utility bills?

Eligible Washington Gas customers in the District may qualify for a discount on a portion of the natural gas they use during the winter heating season from November to April. To participate, District residents must use natural gas as the primary heating source. Eligible customers will receive an approximate 46% discount on the total bill.

Eligible residential DC Water customers in the District may qualify for a discount of up to 400 cubic feet (4ccf or approx. 3,000 gallons) of water and sewer services used each month.

Eligible households will receive an additional credit of fifty percent (50%) off of the monthly Clean Rivers Impervious Area Charge (CRIAC) bill. Potential discount could be over $500.00 annually.

Eligible Pepco customers in the District may qualify for the Residential Aid Credit (RAC). This credit provides a discount on Pepco’s delivery charges and taxes. Potential savings of $300-475 annually.

For eligibility and to apply for these programs, visit doee.dc.gov/udp or call 311.

Economy II Service, also known as “Voice Lifeline” is an assistance program offered by Verizon. It offers discounted at home local telephone service to qualified D.C. customers. Voice Lifeline Service is available for $3.00 per month to customers under 65 years of age, and $1.00 for seniors 65 years of age and older.

To obtain a Lifeline application, visit lifelinesupport.org or call 1-800-234-9473.

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For those looking to get a start on summer sooner, Brookland Grove is opening the door to opportunity with brand-new, quick move-in townhomes, with all the energy of a beloved D.C. neighborhood.

Tri Pointe Homes is offering a brand-new community of urban, 3-4 level townhomes with garages and rooftop terraces.

Brookland Grove’s new and sizable three- and four-level townhomes put homeowners in the midst of Brookland’s mix of conveniences, from shops and dining to the Metropolitan Branch Trail and entertainment. That connection expands its horizons beyond Brookland via the Red Line at Metro’s Brookland-CUA Station. All of D.C.’s employment and entertainment hotspots, from downtown D.C., Navy Yard, NOMA, and the H Street Corridor become a natural extension.

“Brookland Grove is giving Washingtonians a brand-new reason to love their city, with luxury townhomes set amongst a vibrant and energetic urban D.C. neighborhood,” says Stephanie Orton Lynch, Vice President of Community Experience at Tri Pointe Homes. “You’re always among the energy of Brookland and never more than moments from Metro, your favorite restaurants and entertainment venues, to anywhere you need to be in the Nation’s Capital.”

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Law enforcement officers, supporters and survivors from across the country gathered in Washington, D.C. on the National Mall to honor the fallen who gave the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty at the 35th annual Candlelight Vigil. 

Held every May 13th each year, the Candlelight Vigil is a solemn tribute to the men and women who were killed in the line of duty, while also paying respect to loved ones and their families. The Vigil is a major part of National Police Week events, held every May, bringing thousands of law enforcement, families, survivors and supporters to the Nation’s Capital.

During the Vigil, put on by the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund, the names of 556 officers – including 224 who were killed during 2022, plus another 332 who died in previous years, many of their stories of sacrifice lost to history until now – were added to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial. Currently, there are 23,785 names engraved on the Memorial. The full Roll Call of Heroes list can be found by visiting nleomf.org and searching Roll Call of Heroes.

The names of these brave heroes were read by high-ranking government officials and law enforcement leaders at the Vigil, in front of a crowd of over 45,000 people on the National Mall in DC. 

Earlier in the week, the National Police Dog Foundation held their annual National Police K-9 Memorial Service at the National Law Enforcement Memorial, which included a wreath-laying ceremony to honor the memory of fallen police K-9’s who gave their lives in the line of duty.

It continues to be a busy time for the National Law Enforcement Museum, with thousands visiting the building during National Police Week festivities. With summer right around the corner, there are plenty of programs, exhibits and collections to engage visitors of all ages that help tell the vibrant story of American law enforcement.

Highlights include:

• Service and Sacrifice –– a transformational film experience, which plays at the top of every hour in the museum’s theatre, explores the soul and purpose of law enforcement officers and their families, and features a diverse group of officers serving different roles from around the United States.
• Patrol driving simulator, the only one of its kind in the country that is not housed in a police training academy.
• Decision-making simulator, gives visitors an exhilarating look into the significant challenges our law enforcement professionals are faced with every day.
• True Crime Scavenger Hunts: Become the detective that solves the case with the Museum’s newest educational program. Using the museum’s interactive exhibits, visitors solve a series of clues to uncover the verdict and legacy of a key case in American Law Enforcement history.
• Walking the Beat Guided Tours: Presidential Assassinations, a walking tour through the streets of Washington, DC, focuses on the rise of federal law enforcement as a result of both successful assassinations and assassination attempts.
• Tours and special programs: Daily Museum highlights tours are available on general admission days led by the museum’s resident law enforcement museum guides. Educational workshops are available for groups, including Forensic Pathology 101 and CSI Crash Course.

Individual and group tickets are available and kids under 12 receive free admission! You can purchase tickets here.

We recently caught up with Jesy, a member of the Well-Paid Maids team since July 2022. Here’s what he had to say about his experience at the living-wage cleaning company.

Question: Why Well-Paid Maids? What made you most excited?

Jesy: I had a large amount of debt I was struggling to pay off. When I saw the ad for the company and saw that the starting pay was $22 an hour at the time, it was a significant pay increase from my other job, and I decided to apply. 

I was excited to hear back when I got the job because it allowed me to start tackling more of my debt.

Question: How does Well-Paid Maids stand out from your previous work experiences?

Jesy: It stands out from the support that I get from the company and the freedom to just work on my own without having a manager try to micromanage everything I do.

Question: What’s your favorite part about working for Well-Paid Maids?

Jesy: The pay is definitely something I am very appreciative of. They also provide mileage reimbursement and a company credit card to help buy supplies or cover garage or street parking.

Question: How has working at Well-Paid Maids benefitted you?

Jesy: Well-Paid Maids has been a lifesaver. I’ve been able to pay off my entire debt, and I’ve started to work on building up an emergency savings. I’m finally in a better financial position.

Question: How do you plan to use your paid time off this year?

Jesy: I’ve already requested to use some of my PTO to attend a wedding with my girlfriend down in Tennessee in June. I’m looking forward to it.

Question: How would you Well-Paid Maids as an employer in 3 words?

Jesy: Supportive, Flexible, High-paying

Question: What’s your go-to cleaning tip?

Jesy: If you’re having trouble with stains on any kitchen appliances, try cleaning paste. I didn’t even know that was a thing, but it’s one of the tools Well-Paid Maids uses to clean, and it helps get rid of stains that will not just go away.

Thank you, Jesy, for sharing your experience with us!

If you’d like to schedule a home cleaning with Jesy or any of our other cleaners, book online!

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Spring Porchfest Features Free, Live Music From 70+ Bands This Saturday, May 20!

The Adams Morgan Partnership BID is hosting the first-ever Adams Morgan Spring PorchFest on Saturday, May 20 from 2-6 p.m. (with a second event in October!).

With over 70+ bands, this Spring edition will showcase some of DC’s best local musical talent featuring nearly every musical genre, including classic rock, funk, go-go, rap, reggae, blue grass, classical, and pop. Eighteen porches, patios, and stoops will become stages for the day. Event patrons can pick up a music map and wristband at the event headquarters located in the plaza at the corner of Columbia and Adams Mill Roads NW. Event wristbands are FREE and provide attendees with dozens of discounts at various Adams Morgan businesses.

Each PorchFest location will host up to four 45-minute sets, all of which are free and open for all to enjoy. The main stage will feature various headliners including: Gordon Sterling and The People, Fanfaire, Bryan Lee Music, and The Experience Band and Show. Adams Morgan Spring PorchFest is hosted by the Adams Morgan Partnership BID and sponsored by our generous community partners, Gifted Curators, Up N Smoke, and Lars Etzkorn Law PLLC.

More details: AdMoPorchFest.com.  

Adams Morgan Movie Nights Kick Off Next Tuesday, May 23 With THIS IS SPINAL TAP & Live Stand-up.

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What’s better than one event? 18 events! Join District Bridges on a journey through seven D.C. neighborhoods as we celebrate the communities, cultures, food, and art that make each one unique.

Chevy Chase First Fridays | Monthly through September | Chevy Chase — Various Locations

Chevy Chase’s quaint neighborhood streets and local businesses should be visited again and again, and First Fridays gives an opportunity for locals and visitors alike to partake with live music, kids activities, and more. Learn more.

Juernes | Monthly through October | Columbia Heights Civic Plaza

Columbia Heights is a center of Latino culture in Washington, D.C. “Juernes: Thursday is the new Friday” is an effort to showcase this community’s vibrancy and presence in the neighborhood through performances, family-friendly activities, and free food — all on the Columbia Heights Civic Plaza. Learn more.

Africa on the Avenue | May 20 | Georgia Avenue — Bruce Monroe Park

Africa on the Avenue is a celebration of the vibrant African immigrant community along Georgia Avenue NW. Featuring interactive art, fashion, music, and food, as well as highlighting the many African braiders who work along the corridor, there is something for everyone to enjoy and learn during this one-day festival. Volunteer Sign Up. Learn more.

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