Assaults

I don’t want to use this forum to post every crime and get us as citizens of this community worked up, without offering some plan of action. I fear a lot of rhetoric will create anxiety but not alleviate the problems.  However,  we are all aware that there seems to be an alarming uptick in … More Assaults

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 all funds spent. I think that it would be nice for all of us to … More BACA Grant Recalled

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 the bottom gets to the bottom line: CRC (initials unexplained) will “Place Your Application With … More Check it First

On Gentrification

Frozen Tropics mentioned it first. But I saw it on the InShaw blog. Sankofa Video and Books at 2714 Georgia Avenue NW will be ‘exploring’ the issue of gentrification this week through a series of panel discussions.  Nearby and definitely relevant to us.