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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.

Weekly safety walks with Hanover Civic Association, MPD, and the Guardian Angels

Each Thursday a group of great neighbors from Hanover and BACA join forces with the Guardian Angels and MPD and walk our streets. Last night was no exception and while the turnout was good, we need more! It is a … Continue reading

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Heads up on the NCEC annex

On the Shaw list serv is a lot of back and forth about plans for a restaurant at the NCEC annex at the corner of NJ Avenue and P St NW.  Apparently it is going to be a program for … Continue reading

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Petition to oppose liquor license for Full Yum

Neighbor Kyle sends the following: Sign the petition below if you oppose the granting of another Class A Liquor License in our neighborhood. The application was made by Full Yum Carryout for a class A license, the type of license … Continue reading

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Hot Topics In ANC5C01

From our friendly ANC5c01 Commissioner Bradley Thomas: Good Day All: I hope you (and your basements) are staying dry. Meanwhile, let me pass along some important information. Item 1: See the information below from the Metropolitan Police Department with regard … Continue reading

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Check out the BACA site on IPAD

Holy cool!  Your friendly website moderator used Word Press to create the BACA site and blog. The site has a feature that automatically converts the blog to use in mobile formats like the Iphone and Ipad. I just checked out … Continue reading

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More on 9th Street’s “Seasonal Pantry” eatery

Last week I posted about new eats in Shaw.  I was a roving blogger, posting from my cell phone. I finally got a chance to sit down and look at what Seasonal Pantry is all about. The eatery describes itself … Continue reading

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Giant/O Street Market update

Giant is supposed to close tomorrow for the slated renovations.  I saw the following on the Shaw blog. I think Andrew Huff is a rep for Ward 2′s Jack Evans. From: “Huff, Andrew (Council)” Date: September 6, 2011 6:54:21 PM … Continue reading

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New eats on 9th Street

Some great looking eateries are showing up on the 1300 block of 9th St in Shaw one after another. They might have been there for a bit and I’m only seeing them now. First up is Sundevich, “international recipes made … Continue reading

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Safeway open 24hrs

Saw this on the Shaw listserv: The competition is on for the soon to close O St Giants’ customers. Has the Giant announced the shuttle schedule yet? CityVista Safeway goes 24hrs. http://yfrog.com/gyxwdcqxj http://yfrog.com/mgj46kj Flag this media YFrog Flag this media … Continue reading

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DC Office on Aging Focus Group

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