Council Member introduced a bill on Thursday, June 24th that provides tax incentives for business to either 1) occupy a vacant property on North Capitol Street or 2) make significant improvements to an existing property. In addition the business must be a qualified business, which includes but not all inclusive: art gallery, restaurant (excluding fast … More Bill 18-487, the “Rhode Island Avenue and North Capitol Street Neighborhood Development and Special Tax District of 2009

Dear All, I want to thank you for all that you’ve done to help pull off Flower Power this year be ye’ on the committee, a major ticket seller, or one of the nominees who provided refreshments or kindly let us travel though your home to get to the back yard. A little later we’ll … More Big Flower Power Thank You

Please forward to any others you feel need to know this information. Dear Neighbors, here’s a quick week update on a few community issues. Monday, July 5th at 7pm – Bates Area Civic Association (Mt.SinaiChurch on 3rd and Q ST) Meeting. This meeting is extremely important as the nomination process for Civic Association officers is … More Important Updates – Weekly Update

Does nothing irk you more than seeing someone throw trash on the ground, sometimes just a few steps away from a litter can? Is your block a dumping ground for wrappers and cups due to your proximity to fast food restaurants? Are you concerned about a rise in graffiti in your neighborhood? Help discuss ways … More Live, One-Hour Chat with DC Department of Public Works; Graffiti and Trash

The Department of Public Works announced today that its trash and recycling crews will begin their collections an hour earlier, at 6 am, Tuesday, June 22, and Wednesday, June 23, due to a forecast of 90° and above temperatures and unhealthy air quality. Residents may put their trash and recyclables out for pick-up starting at … More Residential Trash, Recycling Collections to Begin at 6 am Tues., Wed., Due to Heat, Poor Air Quality

Dear Neighbors, as some of you know, I am the Director for a Hospice Program. As part of my job, we identify community resources available to seniors. Our Hospice Social Worker provided me with information regarding an agency that provides home repair solutions for seniors of age 60 and older. As I come upon such … More Age-In-Place Home Repairs & Maintenance Services for Seniors

Organizers have provided the following information about road closures for the inaugural Washington D.C. Triathlon scheduled for this weekend.  There will be numerous streets impacted around the National Mall and motorists are advised there could be traffic delays associated with this event.  There will also be parking restrictions along the race course and motorists should … More Road Closures for Washington D.C. Triathlon

Mary Ann on Bates asked to posted this info: Night of Hope is a day of ministry to the body and soul of a small portion of the homeless in DC, sponsored by the Woodbridge Nazarene Chucrh, with a shower truck, barbers, people to work on foot care, closthes, shoes, toiletry kits, food and miscellaneous … More Night of Hope on June 26