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Center, 3999 Eighth St. SE; Anacostia Senior High School, 1601 16th St. SE; Malcolm X Opportunity Center, 1351 Alabama Ave. SE. earlyvoting.dcboe.org. Mail-in Ballot Drop Boxes through Nov. 3 (8 p.m.): Anacostia Library, 1800 Good Hope Rd. SE; Parklands-Turner Library, 1547 Alabama Ave. SE; Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Library, 115 Atlantic St. SW; Seventh District Police Station, 2455 Alabama Ave. SE; The ARC, 1901 Mississippi Ave. SE; Department of Human Services, 2100 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE; Hendley Elementary School, 425 Chesapeake St. SE; Patterson Elementary School, 4399 South Capitol Terrace, SW; Fort Stanton Rec Center, 1812 Erie St. SE. dcboe.org/Voters/Whereto-Vote/Mal-Ballot-Drop-Sites.
“I Have a Dream” Basketball Court Unveiled
Recreation, in conjunction with the Steve Francis FounOn Aug. 28, the Bowser Administration and the DC Department of Parks and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at Oxon Run Park in Ward of memory the dation, unveiled newly renovated basketball courts dedicated to ion, dedicated the mural to honor the anniversary of 8. Steve Francis, former NBA All-Star and founder of the Steve Francis Foundat located on the corner of Wheeler Road and Valley Avethe March on Washington. The mural was painted on the two basketball courts rights, and civil and racial equity by using Steve Frannue SE. The “I Have a Dream” mural was designed to raise awareness of voting for racial justice. New hoops and nets were also addcalling athletes cis’s platform and standing in solidarity with other professional Hunter, Ward 8 Councilmember Trayon White, Steve ed to the outdoor courts. Taking part in the ribbon-cutting were DPR Director Francis and a group of community leaders and residents.
Early Voting Places and Drop Boxes in Ward 7
Centers for Voting Early from Oct. 27 through Nov. 3: Deanwood Rec Center, 1350 49th St. NE; Benning Stoddert Rec Center, 100 Stoddert Pl. SE; Hillcrest Rec Center, 3100 Denver St. SE; Ridge Road Community Center, 830 Ridge Rd. SE. earlyvoting.dcboe.org. Mail-in Ballot Drop Boxes through Nov. 3 (8 p.m.): Capital View Library, 5001 Central Ave. SE; Deanwood Library, 1350 49th St. NE; Benning (Dorothy I. Height) Library, 3935 Benning Rd. NE; Francis A. Gregory Library, 3660 Alabama Ave. SE; Sixth District Police Station, 5002 32
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Hayes St. NE; Benning Ridge Service Center (DMV), 4525 Benning Rd. SE; Penn Branch Center (back parking lot), 3202 Pennsylvania Ave. SE; Ridge Road Community Center, 830 Ridge Rd. SE. dcboe.org/Voters/Whereto-Vote/Mal-Ballot-Drop-Sites.
Early Voting Places and Drop Boxes in Ward 8
Centers for Voting Early from Oct. 27 through Nov. 3: Ballou Senior High School, 3401 4th St. SE; Entertainment and Sports Arena, 1100 Oak Dr. SE; Ferebee-Hope Rec
Feedback Sought for Ward 7 DC Circulator Route
DDOT is considering seven options for a new DC Circulator route in Ward 7 as part of the DC Circulator Transit Development Plan (TDP) 2020 Update. Through the TDP, DDOT evaluates the DC Circulator system, analyzes options to improve operations, and assesses recommendations for system expansion. Through Oct. 23, the public can complete a System Expansion Survey to provide feedback on the seven options. The survey can be found at survey.zohopublic.com/zs/lXB3e7. A paper copy that will include a postage paid return envelope can be requested by calling 202-991-4645. There will be a DC Circulator Ward 7 Route Virtual Public Meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Register at eventbrite.com/e/123052628725. Materials from this meeting will be made available online at dccirculator.com/tdp2020 within 12 hours of the conclusion of the meeting.
