In this Issue
 Fenty Administration Reopens Eastern Market
District Kicks Off 2009 Summer Youth Employment Program
Mayor Breaks Ground on Stoddert Elementary Modernization
Mayor Unveils New Playground and Field at Benning Terrace
District Launches 2009 Free Summer Meals Program
Fenty Administration Announces Sidewalk Paving Initiative
Construction Begins on New Section of Metropolitan Branch Trail
Columbia Pictures Brings Star Power to DC
OHR Celebrates Fifth Anniversary of Language Access Act
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Fenty Administration Reopens Eastern Market
Mayor Adrian M. Fenty joined administration officials, District leaders, community members and local vendors for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand reopening of the historic Eastern Market. The event marks the completion of a $22 million renovation after a fire partially damaged the market in April 2007. Read more.
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District Kicks Off 2009 Summer Youth Employment Program
The Fenty Administration kicked off the District's 2009 Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) with more than 22,000 registrants ready to embark upon a productive summer of work experience. Read more.
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Mayor Fenty Breaks Ground on Stoddert Elementary School Modernization
The Mayor broke ground on a new $23.3 million modernization project for the student body at Stoddert Elementary School and residents of the Glover Park community. Read more.
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Mayor Fenty Unveils New Playground and Field at Benning Terrace Housing Complex
The Office of Public Education Facilities Modernization (OPEFM) hosted a ribbon cutting to celebrate the completion of a new state-of-the-art athletic field and playground for the youth and residents of the Benning Terrace housing community. Read more.
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District Launches 2009 Free Summer Meals Program
The District kicked off the 2009 DC Free Summer Meals Program. The free meals program will offer more than 250 feeding sites throughout the District, providing free, nutritious meals to youth up to age 18 and some adults with disabilities throughout the summer. Read more.
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Fenty Administration Announces Sidewalk Paving Initiative
Fenty, along with the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) Director Gabe Klein announced plans to begin installation of 200 miles of missing sidewalks in the District starting this summer. Read more.
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Construction Begins on New Section of Metropolitan Branch Trail
Department of Transportation (DDOT) kicked off construction on a new section of the Metropolitan Branch Trail (MBT), a proposed eight-mile, multi-use trail that will stretch from Silver Spring to Union Station, connecting the Capital Crescent Trail, the Anacostia Tributaries Trail System and the National Mall. Read more.
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Columbia Pictures Brings Star Power to DC
Mayor Fenty announced that a Columbia Pictures film starring Reese Witherspoon, Owen Wilson and Paul Rudd will shoot in the District. Read more.
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OHR Celebrates Fifth Anniversary of Language Access Act
As part of recognizing the fifth anniversary of the Language Access Act, OHR will host a Language Access Policy Forum on Wednesday, July 15, 2009 from 9 am - 4 pm. The event will recognize the accomplishments of the Language Access Program and provide insights for the growth of the program. The event is free and open to the public. Read more.
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