Monthly Archives: February 2009

AWE Black History Month Festival a success

I attended the A W E Black History Month Festival at the St. George’s Episcopal Church and it was a huge success with wonderful talent from our neighborhood. I hope to see more events like this in the future. Stay … Continue reading

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Street Sweeping starts Mar. 23, Ticketing Mar. 30

Crosspost from Eckington listserv: Please be advised that daytime mechanical street sweeping will resume in scheduled, signed residential neighborhoods on Monday, March 23, 2009. Alternate-side parking restrictions in these areas will go into effect as well. Parking tickets, which carry … Continue reading

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DC Parking Meter Rate Increase

Most Rates Rise 25 Cents Per Hour (Washington , D.C. ) The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is reminding residents and visitors that parking meter rates in the District are increasing.  Under legislation passed by the City Council, parking meters … Continue reading

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Next BACA Meeting: Mar 2, 2009

When: Monday, March 2, 2009, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Where: Mount Sinai Baptist Church, 3rd and Q Streets, N.W., Rooms 1 and 2 Agenda Remarks from Allan Fye, Ward Five Planner, DC Department of Transportation Remarks from Anise Jenkins, President, … Continue reading

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Unofficial ANC5C Meeting Minutes Feb 17, 2009

From Edgewood resident Michael Henderson.  These notes are for information purposes only. Please contact your ANC5C Commission for the official minutes. What: ANC5C Where: Catholic University, Panghorn Hall – School of Engineering When: February 17th, 2009 at 7:00 P.M. Meeting … Continue reading

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Crime: Robbery at 4th & N NW

This from the Shaw listserv: I am sad to report; I was robbed at gun point about 11:45 pm tonight right in front of my front door at 4th and N tonight. It was a single black male with a … Continue reading

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Neighborhood Gym, Martial Arts

On a post at truxtoncircle.org, one neighbor on 3rd St. said: Primal Fitness is a gym at 219 M St NW.  It sits in the old firehouse and you wouldn’t know it was there if you didn’t go inside.  Anyhow, … Continue reading

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New Parking Restrictions

There are new parking restrictions in the Single Member District 5C01/5C02/Shaw area.  They are just over one month old now (Feb 2009).  The new signage includes Residential Parking Zones and No Parking ‘here to corner’ signs.  These items are here … Continue reading

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A-W-E Festival: Celebrating area Artists Writers, Entertainers

When: Saturday, Feb 28, 2009 from 1-4 pm Where: St. George’s Episcopal Church, 150 U Street, N.W In recognition of Black History Month, the Bloomingdale Civic Association, and the Bates Area Civic Association cordially invite you to the First Annual … Continue reading

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Feb 28 Neighborhood Cleanup

Pete from Bates Street has fabulously organized a neighborhood cleanup from 10-12 pm on Saturday FEB 28, 2009.  He has asked Helping Hands to deliver supplies to 3rd and Bates. Pete said he would purchase some cases of water for … Continue reading

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