Monthly Archives: August 2012

Mayor Gray Establishes Flood Prevention Task Force for Bloomingdale and LeDroit Park

Mayor Gray announced that he was establishing a flood prevention task force that will study the causes of, and short- and medium-term solutions to, frequent street flooding and sewer backups in the Bloomingdale and LeDroit Park neighborhoods. In early July … Continue reading

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DPW TRASH COLLECTION WORKERS EXPOSED TO TOXIC VAPOR

NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE NEWS RELEASE  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Linda Grant Monday, August 27, 2012 202.671.2375  DPW TRASH COLLECTION WORKERS EXPOSED TO TOXIC VAPOR Residents urged to dispose properly of household hazardous waste at monthly drop-off. (Washington, DC) A … Continue reading

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End of Summer Call to Water Street Trees

End of Summer Call to Water Street Trees Adopt Street Trees and Receive Free Watering Rings (Washington, DC) With a long summer of intense heat and below-average precipitation, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is once again asking residents and … Continue reading

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Join your neighbors on Nextdoor

Hello, Tim Clark invites you to join Nextdoor and start connecting with your neighbors. Tim and his neighbors are using Nextdoor Eckington, a private social network for the Eckington neighborhood in Washington, DC. Neighbors across the country are using Nextdoor … Continue reading

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Dog Signs – Provided by the ANC

From: Thomas, Bradley (ANC 5C01) [mailto:5C01@anc.dc.gov] Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2012 1:11 AM To: Thomas, Bradley (ANC 5C01) Subject: Dog Signs Good Morning All: ANC 5C has provided each of its commissioners with specially designed street signs reminding pet owners … Continue reading

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DPW To Observe Labor Day, Mon., Sept. 3

DPW To Observe Labor Day, Mon., Sept. 3 Many Parking Regulations Suspended, Restrictions Enforced In Nationals Park Neighborhood Sanitation Services Suspended The DC Department of Public Works will observe Labor Day, Monday, September 3, and most services will be suspended. … Continue reading

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Upcoming Hearings: Committee on Libraries Parks, Recreation and Planning

Below is a list of upcoming hearings from the Committee on Libraries Parks Recreation and Planning, chaired by Councilmember Tommy Wells. 1. Public Oversight Roundtable, Thursday September 20, 2012, 1:00 p.m., Room 412 -The “Department Of Parks And Recreation Summer … Continue reading

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Adult Daycare Annual Carnival Fundraiser

Center Care Adult Daycare Annual Carnival Fundraiser Washington Center for Aging Services (Crystal Room) WCAS – 2601 18th St. NE, Washington DC 20018 When: Friday, September 21, 2012 Time: 11AM to 3PM Cost: $5 admission *Includes refreshments and two free … Continue reading

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DUNBAR ALUMNI FEDERATION ALL CLASS REUNION ON OCTOBER 7, 2012

The 4th Triennial Alumni Reunion Dunbar: A New Era Dawning Excitement is in the air! Don’t miss this unique opportunity to renew old friendships, make new friends, meet, greet, dance and most importantly, contribute to the future of a historic … Continue reading

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“North Capitol Main Street Biz Promotion a Success”

Another message on this past Saturday’s North Capitol Main Street biz promotion event held at Florida Avenue Park: North Capitol Main Street Biz Bingo Promo @ Florida Park a Success! Thank you! We appreciate your support of North Capitol-area businesses. … Continue reading

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