Author Archives: Caryn

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.

Giant to open in November

Posted on April 24, 2013

I don’t know if you all are as excited as I am about this, but the Giant is supposed to open November 1. And CityMarket leasing office opens in June, according to the City Market at O blog. http://citymarketato.blogspot.com/

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Join us for Christmas Jazz!

Posted on December 18, 2012

From neighbor Bradley Thomas: All welcome for this free Christmas Eve program that I am participating in. In fact, there are two of us Bates Area residents performing that night. Ronald Compton, who lives in the 1500 block of First … Continue reading →

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Two foster kittens could be yours!

Posted on November 14, 2012

Squeaky (brown, female) and Charlie (grey, male) were found with their sibling Labor Day weekend in Truxton Circle. They were soaking wet and scared after a late summer storm. After they were brought in, it became clear they were very … Continue reading →

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Lost Cat on N St.

Posted on November 4, 2012

This from Mac: We have a very sweet orange cat that has moved into our back yard at 33 N St., NW.  It’s so affectionate and craves human contact so we think it must have been someone’s pet.  It’s been … Continue reading →

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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 →

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