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 the area was inundated with flood waters three times, resulting in damage to dozens of … More Mayor Gray Establishes Flood Prevention Task Force for Bloomingdale and LeDroit Park

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 Department of Public Works trash collection crew was exposed to a toxic vapor today while … More DPW TRASH COLLECTION WORKERS EXPOSED TO TOXIC VAPOR

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 businesses to help water the District’s young street trees. It takes less than ten minutes … More End of Summer Call to Water Street Trees

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 to: Track down a trustworthy babysitter Get the word out about a break-in Organize a … More Join your neighbors on Nextdoor

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 to keep their pets on a leash and to clean up after them (i.e., scoop their … More Dog Signs – Provided by the ANC

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. However, the Nationals will play home games at Nationals Park beginning August 31, 2012 thru … More DPW To Observe Labor Day, Mon., Sept. 3

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 2012 Programs at Fields, Aquatic Centers, and Recreation Centers”; and the “Department of Parks and … More Upcoming Hearings: Committee on Libraries Parks, Recreation and Planning

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 raffle door prize tickets. (Game tickets will be sold 4 for $1) Center Care will … More Adult Daycare Annual Carnival Fundraiser

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 institution and the success of its’ most important product…the students. Dumbar2012 Triennial Invitation Brochure

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. North Capitol Main Street’s Business Promo Party at The Florida Avenue Park was a total … More “North Capitol Main Street Biz Promotion a Success”