Thanks to the DC Dept. of Human Services for having our team at the Anacostia Service Center today. We learned a lot talking with residents about their experiences obtaining @wmata.com's Metro Lift benefits.

Today, we joined the DC Fire Department on their monthly ALL HANDS ON PREVENTION outreach initiative.

Together, we provided:
✅ Fire safety information
✅ Smoke alarm inspections
✅ FREE smoke alarms

Thanks for having us @dcfireems.bsky.social – let’s keep working together to keep the District safe!

We were thrilled to host members of the @publicpolicylab.bsky.social (NYC) today. We chatted about current projects and shared lessons learned across our teams. This meeting built on connections made at #BenCamp2025 hosted by the @beeckcenter.bsky.social ✨

Ever wondered what it's like to intern at The Lab? Our standout summer cohort saw it all from spatial data analysis to shadowing first responders. Read about their experiences in our first ever Intern Q&A: thelabprojects.dc.gov/blog-interns

1/4: DC’s high school internship programs aim to equip students with new skills and experiences. Together with the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE), we explored the ways one program prepares students for college and careers.
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📝NEW RESOURCE: A Field Guide to Fix Government Forms

The Lab has developed over 60 forms used by 14 DC Government agencies. And along the way, we’ve learned a few things. We think it’s time that we shared what has worked for us.

Learn more: thelabprojects.dc.gov/a-field-guid...

The Anacostia library is the bomb, and other takeaways from conversations with DC residents. Karissa Minnich, our Civic Design Manager, shares more in our latest blog. thelabprojects.dc.gov/blog-listen-...

NEW RESULTS: Free and reduced transit fares increase transit use and well-being but not employment for low-income residents.

Learn more: thelabprojects.dc.gov/fare-subsidy

NEW: The Lab is testing whether traffic fine reductions for SNAP customers can improve equity and maintain safety.

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Did you know The Lab plays a role in the District’s most important budget decisions? Read our latest blog to learn how we use evidence for better budgets. Plus, learn about a program we successfully advocated for—or as we like to say, “Labvocated” for—this year.

thelabprojects.dc.gov/blog-budget

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What do stickers and toothpaste have to do with good service design? Karissa Minnich, our Civic Design Manager, shares about the softer side of service delivery after a recent hospital experience.

thelabprojects.dc.gov/blog-hospital

We recently completed work making it easier to apply for a DC housing voucher. The new application form saves time for residents and staff.

Learn more: thelabprojects.dc.gov/housing-vouc...

Job Alert! We’re looking for a PhD-level Social Scientist to help us use evidence and data to meet DC’s most critical problems. Apply by Feb 18.

Learn More: thelabprojects.dc.gov/jobs
Search Job ID 29056 at careers.dc.gov

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