The DC Department of Public Works will observe Emancipation Day, Friday, April 15, which will affect how certain sanitation and parking enforcement services will be delivered. · Friday’s trash and recycling collections will be made Saturday, April 16. · Street sweeping will be suspended Friday and resume Monday, April 18. · Parking enforcement, including ticket … More DPW observing Emancipation Day, Friday, April 15
We need a hero!!! Okay just someone that wants to encourage others to beautify their yards, tree boxes and back yards through flowers and planting. Flower Power is an annual tradition in our neighborhood. Flower Power is organized through a series of early spring planting projects (first took place April 9 with the neighborhood cleanup … More Who Will Lead Neighborhood Beautification Project?
Department of Parks and Recreations was scheduled to provide an update on the renovations at the park during our last Civic Association meeting. The reason the presentation did not take place is because DPR is because a larger community meeting will be scheduled later this month. The purpose of the meeting is to provide other … More Florida/Firs ST Park Update
MPD, ANC and I hear many residents complain about crime and often say “what are we going to do about it?”. Yet, when we ask our neighbors to come out and do something about it, amazingly everyone is too busy. If we are serious about: improving our neighborhood, reducing crime, and making this an attractive … More Community Walks Work….So Get Your Butt off that Couch
Dear Neighbors, As some of you have expressed concerns about juveniles and crime, I encourage you take action and become a participant in finding solutions. Our neighborhood; our responsibility. From: Khenderson029@aol.com [mailto:Khenderson029@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2011 4:44 PM To: mpd-5d@yahoogroups.com; 5DCAC@yahoogroups.com; Subject: What Are We Doing With Kids Who Kill and Commit Other Crimes?Juveniles … More What Are We Doing With Kids Who Kill and Commit Other Crimes?
See this message from Lonna Hooks, Truxton Circle resident and North Capitol Main Street Executive Director: Dear North Capitol Community – Bates, Eckington, Bloomingdale & Near Neighbors: The District of Columbia is facing a severe budget crisis & The Main Street Programs will have deep cuts. NCMS is doing a number of programs … More NCMS needs your help to keep our community cooking !
Check out the post at the DC Metro Urban Diary (DC MUD) blog which reports on the new Dunbar School design as well as some history. The History Lesson Posted by Beth on 4/11/2011 01:05:00 PM http://dcmud.blogspot.com/2011/04/history-lesson.html
5280 feet equals a mile. How many miles do you walk a day? A pedometer counts your steps. You will receive a free pedometer when you join the Bates Area Civic Association Community Walks. Come join us to walk around our neighborhood. Each step helps you regulate blood pressure, release stress and control weight. What … More How many miles do you walk a day?
Thank you Department of Public Works and Director Howland for providing the tools, mulch and bags for our community clean up and beautification day. Thank you MPD for your presence and support. Asst. Chief Groomes, thank you for making a visit and talking to our neighbors. The quality of the mulch was excellent and not … More BACA Clean Up and Beautification – AWESOME
Hey neighbors. I have a couch I’m replacing and am willing to give this one away. See the add on Craigslist. Happy to save it for a neighbor but let me know ASAP! Thanks, Caryn email me here. http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/doc/fuo/2311945671.html (furniture – by owner)
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