Monthly Archives: April 2011

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 … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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Florida/Firs ST Park Update

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 … Continue reading

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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. … Continue reading

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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: … Continue reading

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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 & … Continue reading

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Update on design for new Dunbar school

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

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How many miles do you walk a day?

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 … Continue reading

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BACA Clean Up and Beautification – AWESOME

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 … Continue reading

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Free sofa

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 … Continue reading

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