Metro News Release For immediate release: May 28, 2013 Metro to hold auditions for MetroPerforms! June 4 Open auditions for singers, dancers, musicians, and more So you think you can dance? Or sing? Or play music? Metro’s Art in Transit Program is inviting local performers of all genres—singers, dancers, musicians, poets and more—to audition for … More Metro to hold auditions for MetroPerforms! June 4

DPW Holds Monthly HHW/E-Cycling/Shredding Drop-Off Sat., June 1 There Is A Thursday Afternoon Drop-Off For HHW and E-Cycling only on May 30 The DC Department of Public Works will hold its next monthly Household Hazardous Waste/E-cycling/Personal Document Shredding drop-off Saturday, June 1, 8 am to 3 pm, at the Ft. Totten Transfer Station*.  The monthly … More DPW Holds Monthly HHW/E-Cycling/Shredding Drop-Off Sat., June 1

Rhythm in NoMa Evening Concerts Debut Thursday NoMa’s first evening concert of the year kicks off Thursday evening with free libations and fantastic tunes from DC local Johnny Artis, a R&B musician. Bring a friend, neighbor and your family, and swing over to the Rhythm in NoMa Evening Concerts! These free evening performances are held … More Rhythm in NoMa Evening Concerts Debut Thursday

On Friday, May 31, Councilmember Tommy Wells will host the Tyler House Job Fair.  Councilmember Wells has worked with several community partners to organize the job fair. The event is free and open to all job seekers.   “Creating opportunities for employment and career development continues to be a need in the District. Friday’s job … More FRIDAY: Councilmember Tommy Wells to Host Tyler House Job Fair

We are hosting several outreach activities for the Mid City East Initiative in June! Join us and bring a friend! Office of Planning’s NEIGHBORHOOD MEETINGS The DC Office of Planning’s (OP’s) Small Area Plan will develop goals and recommendations for Historic Resources and Conservation, Parks and Open Space, Commercial/Retail Revitalization, Redevelopment and Housing, Sustainability and … More Small Area Plan: Mid City East Initiative: Meetings in June

Reminder, have you bought your tickets yet? The 2013 Flower Power Neighboorhood Garden Tour and Reception is coming: Flower Power 2013 GARDEN walk and reception Hello Friends and Neighbors!  It is once again time to enjoy the warmth and wonderful plants, flowers, and colors of our nation’s capital.  BACA invites you to beautify your yard … More Neighborhood Garden Tour and Reception

Metro News Release For immediate release: May 27, 2013 Metro rebuilding work May 31-June 2 Buses replace Red Line trains between Woodley Park & Metro Center; trains on other lines every 22 minutes Metro’s multi-year rebuilding effort will continue over the weekend of May 31 through June 2 on all five rail lines. To allow … More Metro rebuilding work May 31-June 2

DC Government to Hold Annual “Truck Touch” Sat., June 15 at RFK, Lot 7 The free, family-friendly event is city’s official summer kick off and offers something for all ages.  The DC Department of Public Works invites you to attend DC’s annual free, citywide “Truck Touch” Saturday, June 15, 2012, from 9 am to 2 … More DC Government to Hold Annual “Truck Touch” Sat., June 15 at RFK, Lot 7

DPW Talks Trash During Online Chat Thurs., May 30, Noon-1:00pm The Department of Public Works Street and Alley Division will address all trash collection issues, including trash can repair inquiries and individual status updates, during its monthly live, online chat Thursday, May 30, 2013, from 12:00-1:00 pm. To participate in the session once it has … More DPW Talks Trash During Online Chat Thurs., May 30, Noon-1:00pm

See this post today from the Greater Greater Washington blog on Mundo Verde Public Charter School (and other schools) receiving a Green Ribbon award from the US Department of Education.  Click on the link below to read the GGW post and see the included images. Mundo Verde is looking to relocate to the JF Cook … More GGW reports that Mundo Verde PCS (in Columbia Heights) received a Green Ribbon award from the US Dept of Education