Councilmember Janeese Lewis George

07/24/2026

It’s Ward 4 Day at the National Building Museum! Today W4 residents can access FREE admission between 2-5pm with their ID showing a W4 address.

Check out THE PLAYGROUND, featuring 14,000 sq ft of indoor play space. See you soon!

07/20/2026

Ward 4 Day is coming to the National Building Museum *this Friday* from 2-5pm! Be sure to use your FREE entry to check out The Playground, the museum's 14,000-sq ft architectural playground exhibit featuring 9 activity zones designed for climbing, building, creating, and open-ended play.

On select dates throughout the summer, residents of the featured ward receive complimentary admission to both the National Building Museum and The Playground. To access free admission as a Ward 4 resident, check in at the Museum’s Visitor Center upon arrival.

07/09/2026

Rats in the District aren't just a nuisance - they're wrecking havoc on property and risk the health of our families.

We need urgent action - that's why I introduced the RAT Act and introduced the REMY Act to address DC's growing rat population. Sign up to testify on these bills on July 13: janeeseward4.com/rats

07/07/2026

POOL ALERT: The Upshur Pool is currently offline due to a power failure. DPR is working with partners to restore power as soon as possible. The pool will reopen once power is fully restored and the facility is safe for public use.

The DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) would like to inform residents that Upshur Pool (4300 Arkansas Avenue, NW) is temporarily closed due to a power failure. Our teams are working with ...

07/07/2026

Today the Council adopted my amendment to the FY27 BSA to ensure that the maximum duration of leave under the D.C. program is fully restored in 2030.

We made history 10 years ago. And we made history again this year, when D.C. became the ONLY state program to have ever rolled back its program in the 25 years of state paid family and medical leave programs.

If we are to remain competitive – if we are to do right by D.C.’s families – then we must right this wrong as soon as possible.

07/07/2026

ICYMI: On July 1st the District of Columbia minimum wage increased to $18.40 per hour and the tipped minimum wage increased to $10.30 per hour.

Wage theft is a crime. Report wage theft violations to the Office of Attorney General Brian Schwalb by emailing [email protected] or [email protected], or calling 202-724-7730.

07/06/2026

July is Disability Pride Month, and DC Public Library is celebrating disabled joy all month long with an incredible month of programming hosted by The Center for Accessibility at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library and libraries across DC.

Check out the full schedule at dclibrary.org

07/04/2026

Wishing everyone a safe and fun-filled July 4th weekend! 🇺🇸 The District remains under an extreme heat emergency, so be sure to take breaks from the heat and hydrate. Check out safety resources and tips in the comments!

07/02/2026

This week's Dispatch: Have a Safe and Fun Fourth of July! 🎆⬇️

This Week’s Highlights Dear Neighbors, As DC remains under an Extreme Heat Alert and we head into a busy Fourth of July weekend, I want to make sure neighbors are aware of important resources and tips on how to celebrate the holiday safely. I also have updates on the upcoming Mubadala DC Open tenn...

07/01/2026

As we head into Fourth of July weekend, I'm sharing a few important tips and resources for neighbors to celebrate safely.

🚨 As a reminder, DC is under an Extreme Heat Advisory until Sunday morning. Remember to check in on older neighbors, young children, and anyone who may be more vulnerable to heat.

For more heat resources and to locate your nearest cooling center, visit heat.dc.gov.

Wishing you a safe and joyful Fourth of July weekend! 🎆