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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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Rehearsal Space?

A couple of us who play music have been wondering – any rehearsal space near here? Wouldn’t have to be fancy, but a drum kit on premises would be essential; probably soundproofing as well. If you own or know of … Continue reading

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Come and get your compost

There is free compost for the taking, courtesy of DC Dept of Public Works, at the corner of 1st and P (by CAPCS/Armstrong School). If you want to improve your soil, or get planters and window boxes ready for summer … Continue reading

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Perry Center party

One of our 4th St neighbors Ilyssa is on the Board at the Perry School Community Services Center. They do a lot of great work for the kids in our community.  She asked me to let you know of this … Continue reading

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More Vacant Property

The big and long-empty dwelling (once a church) at 304 Q St. NW is finally for sale. We spent quite a while getting the city to get the owners to clean up the property, secure the building and otherwise prevent … Continue reading

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District Government “Monster Trucks”

District Government “Monster Trucks” Compete Saturday, April 18, at RFK Public Invited to Free Exposition of Safe and Savvy Driving Techniques The District Department of Public Works (DPW) and the Department of Transportation (DDOT) invite the public to their 11th … Continue reading

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BACA Grant Recalled

Did any others read the North Capitol Heartbeat? ANC 5C recalled 4 grants, one of them being from the Bates Area Civic Association and another from Bloomingdales. The organizations failed to use the grant money and/or failed to account for … Continue reading

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Check it First

Today’s crop of fliers includes one designed to look like a government document: DC HOMEOWNERS 2009 GUIDE. The flier goes on to say that you “may be eligible for home improvements.” But there’s no government program mentioned. Small print at … Continue reading

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Meet and Greet Your Neighbors SURVEY

If I was to host a meet and greet your neighbor reception and ask for a $10 contribution to support tree box beautification, would you attend?

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Councilman, MPD hold public safety meeting in Shaw

Given the close proximity of the meeting and our issues, neighbors should voice our concerns at the following meeting, announced by  ANC2c01 Commissioner Alex Padro (Shaw) announced this on the Shaw listserv: At-Large Councilmember Phil Mendelson will be holding a … Continue reading

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