Monthly Archives: January 2011

Community Safety Assessment Walk is a Success

Posted on January 31, 2011 by

Council Member Thomas coordinated a tremendously successful community walk that included, N. Capitol Street, Bates ST NW, First ST NW and P ST NW. The purpose of the walk was to assess the needs of the community and the different … Continue reading →

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Florida Ave Coffeehouse

Posted on January 30, 2011 by

The new coffee house at 220 Florida Ave is open. Their hours are currently 9-5, Fri-Sun, however they hope to expand as business grows. They have a wide variety of coffee drinks and selection of pastry’s. Stop by and support … Continue reading →

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Man Shot at 1st and P Street NW

Posted on January 30, 2011 by

A man was shot in the neighborhood in the early morning hours on Saturday. From the Prince of Petworth blog. From MPD: “The Fifth District is working a shooting that occurred at approximately 3am at 1st and P Street NW. … Continue reading →

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Letter to CM Thomas re LAYC/Cook

Posted on January 30, 2011 by

January 27, 2011 Councilmember, Harry Thomas, Jr. 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Suite 107 Washington, DC 20013 Dear Councilman Thomas, In accordance with the December 10, 2010, roundtable hearing outcome, Commissioner Bradley Thomas and I, on December 22, 2011, assembled the … Continue reading →

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YouthBuild/LAYC: Call for a voluntary agreement for the Cook School redevelopment

Posted on January 28, 2011 by

See this second 01/28/2011 message from Bloomingdale resident Angie Rodgers: Call for A Voluntary Agreement for the Cook School Redevelopment Since the December 10th DC Council public roundtable about the proposed redevelopment of the Cook School, YouthBuild and LAYC have … Continue reading →

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DC United eyeing Buzzard Point, Florida Market

Posted on January 28, 2011 by

I would enjoy being able to walk to a football game at Florida Market. I would not enjoy trying to leave town before or after the game. Map of Florida Market Greater Washington article

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YouthBuild/LAYC canvassing the JF Cook School neighborhood this weekend

Posted on January 28, 2011 by

See this 01/28/2011 message from Bloomingdale resident Angie Rodgers: YouthBuild and LAYC stakeholders will be out in the neighborhood surrounding the Cook School this weekend to continue the dialogue with neighbors about the proposed redevelopment. We continue to hear concerns … Continue reading →

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North Capitol Main Street welcomes Fab Lab !

Posted on January 27, 2011 by

See this message from North Capitol Main Street Executive Director and Truxton Circle resident Lonna Hooks: Having trouble viewing this email? Click here: http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?llr=tp9zhzcab&v=001ERobWwfqaaeN_vuLIejZWGLHMOfG742RJzy0W4RNrYWEE3eL2WdffGD58JBLMLzyIh3r-gGFBQ0Yvoysm59gqpRYn2cns3a0PfC4Zwj0PYblU1AtjSDueKKWignyDJipFUoaoRjnt-Y%3D Congratulations Fab Lab! Awesome Foundation D.C. Awards its 1st grant to Fab Lab. January/2011 NCMS Congratulates … Continue reading →

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Casting Call: Your Super Hero Husbands

Posted on January 27, 2011 by

Casting Call: Women please send in stories of your super hero and wonderful husbands for possible inclusion in a major women’s magazine. Tell us of his brave deeds and include his bio along with his full name, age, contact info … Continue reading →

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Examiner: Neighborhood, youth center at odds

Posted on January 27, 2011 by

Neighborhood, youth center at odds over subsidized housing By: Liz Farmer 01/25/11 8:05 PM Examiner Staff Writer A proposal for a school and job training center at the now-closed John F. Cook School, above, includes a large section of subsidized … Continue reading →

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