Get to know CM Doni Crawford; Council Priorities, Black History Month, Congressional Interference, and More

DC Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker and Communications Director Melissa Littlepage catch up on the highlights from Ward 5 Day, and share clips of dozens of neighbors who said hello at the Ward 5 Day pop-up podcast studio. Councilmember Parker also reflects on recent legislative action on the Council—including passage of the FILTER Act—and an important hearing in the Committee on Youth Affairs for the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services. Finally, he shares important public safety updates following incidents impacting Ward 5. Melissa runs down the latest highlights in the Ward 5 Weekly Newsletter. Read at ward5.us/news, subscribe at ward5.us/newsletter.

DC Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker and Communications Director Melissa Littlepage reflect on 9/11, 25 years after the terrorist attacks changed our country forever. They also highlight all of the fun events taking place September 13-19 for Ward 5 Week and Ward 5 Day. Councilmember Parker highlights an important markup as the Council returns for recess, ringing the alarm bells as a committee threatens to approve development rights for a developer who is actively being sued by the District and has a history of failed properties. Melissa also shares the latest highlights from the Ward 5 Weekly Newsletter. Read at ward5.us/news, subscribe at ward5.us/newsletter.

DC Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker chats on-site with tenants and tenant organizers about his Ward 5 Housing Conditions Tour, including visits to the Hecht Warehouse, The Gale - Eckington, and 1400 Florida Ave NE (the focus of this episode). The Councilmember's Director of Constituent Services, Oliver Stoute, shares about the office's work in escalating tenant concerns and coordinating with District agencies. Communications Director Melissa Littlepage shares the highlights from the latest Ward 5 Weekly Newsletter. Read at ward5.us/news, subscribe at ward5.us/newsletter.

DC Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker sits down with the recently-sworn-in At-Large Councilmember Elissa Silverman, a familiar face (and voice) in the Wilson Building. They talk about effective oversight, CM Silverman's plans for the fall legislative session, and—of course—pizza. Ward 5 Council Office summer intern Autumn Peterson also joins to talk about her experience as a summer intern and offer encouraging words to high school and college students. Communications Director Melissa Littlepage shares the latest highlights from the Ward 5 Weekly Newsletter. Read at ward5.us/news and subscribe at ward5.us/newsletter.

DC Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker and Communications Director Melissa Littlepage catch up on Council Recess, a new congressional attempt to undermine DC Home Rule (supported by DoorDash), updates on rat abatement in Ward 5, budget wins for Ward 5 bus routes, and a save-the-date for Ward 5 Day (September 19, 2026). Melissa also shares highlights from the latest Ward 5 Weekly Newsletter. Read at ward5.us/news, subscribe at ward5.us/newsletter.