Back to School with Up Next

Up next, formerly known as Beat the Streets, is a neighborhood engagement event to strengthen community ties and promote safety in our neighborhoods over the summer months. 

Up next, formerly known as Beat the Streets, is a neighborhood engagement event to strengthen community ties and promote safety in our neighborhoods over the summer months. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has hosted these festivals across the city for many years. This traveling community festival, complete with local Go-Go bands, artists, and resource partners, not only provides enjoyable programming for community members, but provides an opportunity for residents to connect with the police department and other community-based organization.

This year's festival includes a performance by High Quality Band, as well as free legal help for D.C. residents, book bag givaways, double dutch workshops and more! Featured organizations and community partners include: 

• Deputy Mayor of Public Safety
• Mayor's Office of Community Relations and Services
• MedStar Family Choice DC Health Plan
• MedStar Washington Hospital Center
• Psychiatric Institute of Washington
• Department of Behavioral Health
• DC Public Library
• Pepco
• Reach Out and Read
• CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
• Community College Preparatory Academy
• Tzedek DC
• Covenant House Washington
• DC Retro Jumpers Double Dutch Group
• Department of Employment Services
• DC Fire & EMS
• FEMA

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