DPW observing Emancipation Day, Friday, April 15

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

Who Will Lead Neighborhood Beautification Project?

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?

Community Walks Work….So Get Your Butt off that Couch

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

What Are We Doing With Kids Who Kill and Commit Other Crimes?

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?

NCMS needs your help to keep our community cooking !

 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 !