Monthly Archives: August 2009

Libraries all around

Posted on August 31, 2009 by

Your moderator has noticed news about libraries cropping up all around us.  So I thought I’d do a round up of  where we can go to expand our literary passions: Watha T. Daniel-Shaw Neighborhood Library (Interim Library) 945 Rhode Island … Continue reading →

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Non-Yuppie Yoga

Posted on August 30, 2009 by

Our neighbor Neda Ulaby had an interesting story on NPR this morning about yoga classes for homeless kids. One of the training programs for people hoping to teach these classes took place in DC. Whether classes for actual kids are … Continue reading →

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FREE Adult Job Training Programs

Posted on August 28, 2009 by

This looks like a cool opportunity: The Office of the Deputy Mayor for Education is pleased to announce the launch of two new adult evening training programs beginning this September in partnership with the DC Students Construction Trades Foundation, the … Continue reading →

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City ignores concern over Cook

Posted on August 27, 2009 by

Despite concerns against having the the Latin America Youth Center run programs out of the John F. Cook School at 30 P St. NW, it appears the city has given $1.74 million to LAYC for the school’s renovation. ANC5c02 Commissioner … Continue reading →

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Crime Scene

Posted on August 26, 2009 by

I got off the G-2 a few minutes ago to find crime scene tape blocking off part of the 200 block of Q St. NW. A Channel 5 newsman told me that two people had been stabbed; one of them … Continue reading →

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Clean-Up …. Thanks!

Posted on August 24, 2009 by

Neighbors, Although we could have had better weather and a bigger turnout, I would like to thank all those who participated in our clean-up on August 22.  At 9:45am, we planned on canceling the event due to the weather but … Continue reading →

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A complicated discussion: LAYC or KIPP at JF Cooke

Posted on August 23, 2009 by

Following Kris Hammond’s comment about LAYC coming to the JF Cooke School, 30 P Street NW — see this comment from Bloomingdale resident Rene Wallis: A Complicated Discussion:  LAYC or KIPP at J.F. Cooke I want to address the posts on … Continue reading →

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Another opinion on LAYC at Cook

Posted on August 22, 2009 by

See this message from Eckginton resident and former ANC Commissioner Kris Hammond: It appears that the North Capitol Street corridor– Truxton Circle/Hanover/Bates, Bloomingdale, Eckington –is getting another raw deal with the D.C. government’s award of the J.F. Cooke School site … Continue reading →

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New Apartment Project

Posted on August 22, 2009 by

The long-vacant 304 Q NW is on its way to becoming an apartment building. Buyer Jason Bonnet of Bonnet Development Group, who was wielding his weed-wacker in the property’s front yard on Saturday morning, plans to build a 2-BR, 1-bath … Continue reading →

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The District’s First Feet in the Street Celebration!

Posted on August 21, 2009 by

The streets in Fort Dupont Park, including Fort Davis Drive and Fort Dupont Drive, will be closed to motor vehicles from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Residents and visitors are invited to come put their Feet in the Street and run, walk, … Continue reading →

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