http://www.washingtonpost.com/realestate/2011/05/13/AGjO6mCH_story.html Where We Live: Truxton Circle in Northeast D.C., reclaiming its identity By Amanda Abrams, Published: May 27 It may not have attracted much attention elsewhere, but for residents of Truxton Circle, the issue was a weighty one: An organization serving Latino youth wanted to redevelop a local school and build affordable housing in the … More Our Neighborhood in Saturday’s Washington Post Real Estate Section

Dear Dog Owners – As you may have heard, although parts of the Park at Ledroit – at 3rd and V St NW – are finally open, the DOG PARK WILL NOT open until next week. DPR was late ordering the necessary signs for the dog park and the temporary ones are not arriving until … More Bloomingdale Ledroit Park Dog Park Update

BZAOfficialHearingNoticeLetter051811 This notice was provided to Geovani A. Bonilla by the Developer of the M M Washington Project. Re: BZA Application No. 18251 Your application has been accepted as complete. You are hereby notified to appear before the Board of Zoning Adjustment (Board) on Tuesday. July 12, 2011, at 441 4th Street, N.W., Suite 220 … More Public Hearing Notice – Board of Zoning Regardin M M Washington Building

SAVE THE DATE! District of Columbia Neighborhood College One City Community Leadership Forum Sponsored by Pepco Friday, June 3, 2011 Keynote Address: Mayor Vincent Gray 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. GWU Marvin Center Grand Ballroom 800 21st Street, 3rd Floor Saturday, June 4, 2011 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. GWU Marvin Center Grand Ballroom Please … More One City Community Leadership Forum

Neighbors and Friends, Please be aware that US mail and UPS packages left at your door with no signature required are being taken from mail boxes and front doors. Today, a neighbor found a large yellow UPS envelope addressed to another neighbor at an alley entrance opened; the card had been left in the envelope … More Safety Alert – Guard Your Package

MPDassault-kidnap_051811 All, Please see the attachment, which provides a composite picture and information about a recent assault near the Brookland Metro station. During the event, the pictured suspect attempted to force a woman into her own car, at knifepoint, in a possible abduction attempt. The woman does not know this man. This happened at 2:40 … More MPD Releases Composite Picture of Suspect

Government of the District of Columbia ADVISORY NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSION 5C PO Box 26183 . Washington, DC 20001 . http://www.ANC5C.COM Special Meeting Announcement Tuesday, May 31, 2011 St. 7:00pm-9:00pm 2nd & U Streets, NW George’s Episcopal Church Advisory Neighborhood Commission 5C is pleased to announce the lifting of the 2011 grant moratorium. The commission took a … More ADVISORY NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSION 5C

ANC Members, We have a special opportunity for youth the ages of 10-20 to come and participate as a youth volunteer on Memorial Day, May 30, 2011. The youth will have an active role in the Wreath Laying Ceremony and the Memorial Day parade. We are asking you to send the attached flyer to the … More Youth Volunteer Opportunity

The Council’s Subcommittee on Redistricting has released the following timetable. The subcommittee is co-chaired by Councilmembers Michael Brown (At-Large) and Jack Evans (Ward 2) and has one additional member-Councilmember Phil Mendelson (At-Large). Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 1:00 PM SUBCOMMITTEE ON REDISTRICTING WILL VOTE ON A PROPOSED REDISTRICTING PLAN (MAP) – B19-219, the “Ward Redistricting … More Council’s Subcommitee on Redistricting Releases Timetable

Over 15 members of our community were present at the North Capitol Main Street Spring Fundraiser at The Fire House. The event was a success with over 100 people in attendance. This event will help support NCMS’ efforts to bring the right businesses to our neighborhood. The next big event for NCMS will be the … More Bates Area Civic Association Comes Out to Fire House Fund Raiser