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About Caryn

Caryn is a resident of Washington DC, and a homeowner in Truxton Circle, Dunbar Shaw, East Shaw, ANC5C01. She's interested in international policy, communications, art, theater, yoga, dogs and running.

BACA Parents Group

Posted on April 23, 2012

Interested in forming a BACA Parents/Kids group?  It seems we have quite a baby boom in the neighborhood these days!  Many of us are already members of the Bloomingdale Kids List, but it would be great to get to know … Continue reading →

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Ward 5 Candidate Debate March 3rd

Posted on February 11, 2012

WTOP 103.5 FM, Brookland Heartbeat newspaper, and the League of Women Voters of the District of Columbia are sponsoring THE WARD 5 CANDIDATE DEBATE. The debate will take place Saturday, March 3rd at 3:00 PM at Catholic University. Doors open … Continue reading →

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WP: CAPCS needs a turnaround

Posted on February 6, 2012

Thanks to P St neighbor John for pointing out this story: Today’s Washington Post lists the 31 lowest-performing schools in DC that “should be turned around or closed.” (That’s “Tier 4,” or worst category.) Eighth on the list is “Community … Continue reading →

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ShawEast Dog Park breaks ground at KIPP/USSoccerFoundation/Roadside athletic fields at Bundy Park | CCCA

Posted on January 30, 2012

via Mixed Use Indeed: ShawEast Dog Park breaks ground at KIPP/USSoccerFoundation/Roadside athletic fields at Bundy Park | CCCA. An old sign will soon be replaced to indicate that dogs will at least be permitted to enjoy this section of the … Continue reading →

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New Shaw Bar coming at 7th and T St NW

Posted on January 12, 2012

Thanks to neighbor Ilyssa for bring this new news to our attention:  A new bar at 7th and T St is coming. It’s called “All Souls” and it is owned by a former manager of Zaytina’s and Jaleo. Pretty cool! … Continue reading →

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Wine bar proposal for 3rd and Florida Ave NW

Posted on January 11, 2012

Hey all,  As discussed at Monday’s BACA meeting there’s in the works a Wine Bar to be called Snitch Eye proposed at 3rd and Florida Ave NW.  I’m reading about it everywhere:  at Mari’s In Shaw blog, Prince of Petworth, … Continue reading →

Posted in Community Information, Retail | 7 Comments

Anita Bonds for Council Member?

Posted on January 7, 2012

Apparently our very own Anita Bonds, former ANC 5c01 Commissioner, is considering a run for Ward 5?  Ms. Bonds – I hope you’ll let us know first if you decide to go for it! Take a look at the contenders … Continue reading →

Posted in Local Politics | 3 Comments

Uncle Chips opens on North Cap!

Posted on January 7, 2012

Sharon on the BACA Facebook group posted: Uncle chip’s is finally open! just stopped in to buy some shortbread cookies as a gift for a friend. Open from 9am-2pm today (and doesn’t seem to operate past 2pm M-F for now). … Continue reading →

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Time to visit the Q St/NJ Ave market

Posted on January 6, 2012

Alrighty neighbors, if you haven’t been to the corner store at NJ Avenue and Q St NW in a while, it’s time to go check them out. They’ve completely renovated the space. It’s clean and spacious and has a sandwich … Continue reading →

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Grey cat found on 3rd St NW

Posted on December 1, 2011

For the past couple weeks there has been a grey tiger striped cat (see photo) hanging out on the 1500 block of 3rd st. NW (between P and Q). He has a distinctive and frequent “meow” and is very friendly. … Continue reading →

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