Neighbor Sylvia on this block as taken up the cause of getting permit parking on 3rd St. She circulated a petition and got a majority of residents to sign. She informed me today that the measure has been approved and they tell her signs will go up in a few weeks. She says that she … More Permit Parking 1500 block of 3rd St
Neighbors, I request that you all support this park’s construction, which will include a dog park, a playground, benches and gardens. They’ve already raised the school that was there and Marion Barry’s actions will leave a big empty hole. Here’s the letter I sent to CM Barry. Thanks, Caryn 3rd St. Begin forwarded message: From: … More Please don’t block the Gage-Eckington park construction
Read this 7/23/2010 message posted at the LeDroit Park list from Bloomingdale Civic Association President Robert Brannum: From the D.C. Register DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS NOTICE OF ACTION School Name Change The Chancellor of the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) announces an action to change the name of a District of Columbia public school, pursuant to … More KC Lewis School at 300 Bryant St NW to become high school for at-risk youth
The Department of Public Works (DPW) Parking Enforcement Management Administration will respond to citizens questions regarding parking enforcement in the District during its monthly hour-long online chat Wednesday, July 28, 2010, at 12:00 pm. Citizens requested this topic during last month’s online chat regarding litter and graffiti and are encouraged to continue to suggest future … More DPW to Host Online Chat To Discuss Parking Enforcement Wed., July 28
BACA has decided to have a Neighborhood Yard Sale on two consecutive Saturdays: August 7, and 14, 2010, from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. If your household is interested in participating, you can send an email to Jim Berry with your contact information. We’re trying to get a sense of how many households are going … More NEIGHBORHOOD YARD SALE in August – Join in!
EndingJuly15_2010Dear Neighbors, attached are the reported crimes in PSA 501 for the period of June 16 – July 15, 2010. The areas of concern in our neighborhood include: Fist and O ST NW, Unit block of N ST NW, 1500 block of N. Capitol and the unit block of O ST NW. If you have … More Neighborhood Crime Statistics for June 16 – July 15, 2010
Countless people of all ages serve in numerous ways to improve their community every day – volunteering to make the District of Columbia a stronger and better place to live. The Mayor’s Community Service Award is an opportunity for citizens, corporations, government agencies, nonprofits, and faith-based organizations to reward and recognize volunteers for their outstanding … More Mayor’s Community Service Award
Join Metropolitan Police PSA 501 and Neighbors at the monthly PSA Community Meeting, Wednesday, July 21 from 7pm – 8:30pm. The meeting will be held at The Edgewood Recreation Center on 3rd ST NE and Evarts ST N.E. The meeting focus on reviewing crime statistics, reviewing police strategies and neighborhood involvement. I hope to see you … More PSA 501 Community Meeting, Wed. July 21th
If you have been in Home Depot on Rhode Island Ave in the last couple of months, you may have noticed as I have that the customer services has infinitely improved. Someone talked with me for a half an hour today discussing a ceiling fan I needed to purchase and considering with me all the … More Warm fuzzies for Home Depot
From a Bates St. neighbor: My neighbors across the street found a black lab puppy – he is may be 6 months old, 30 – 40 pounds, very friendly, was wandering around very thirsty and hungry. If you know someone who migt be looking for him, please pass this along – he is at 210 … More Lost a black lab puppy??
Bates Area Civic Association 