Neighbors, this sounds great! Old City Green, a new garden center, is opening at 9th & N St. Opening celebration this Saturday starting at 9am! They describe their purpose: To invite nature back into the city by supporting local landscapers with market value product and by providing the Shaw community and D.C. at large with … More New Garden Center opening in Shaw
Michael Nine, a realtor and neighbor from 3rd and Q St, has agreed to give us a regular update on real estate trends in our area. He’s lived in this area for some 20-something years, so can probably share with us a thing or two on how the market’s doing and what is or isn’t … More Local real estate sales for March ’09
In the two years that I’ve lived here, I have met so many great neighbors, those who’ve lived in the area 20 years and those who just moved in. In fact, it seems like I’m seeing new faces about every month, on my and nearby streets. Within sight of my house there’ve been these fresh … More New faces in the neighborhood, crime
Geovani Bonilla writes: We are still looking for Flower Power Volunteers and also for Block Captains. This year, we would like to have block captains solicit donations from neighbors on their block for the beautification of the tree boxes in that block. Volunteers will clean and plant the tree boxes with the dollars raised. Contact … More Flower Power Volunteers and Block Captains
Residents who don’t subscribe to the Truxton Circle site should be aware of the attack reported below. This follows the shooting at 4th and Q. As near as I can tell, the endlessly discussed low level of consistent police presence remains a relevant issue – to put it mildly. MandNofR 4/1/2009 3:47 AM PDT Last … More Crime News
Agenda for the evening will include remarks from: Trena Carrington – Fifth District Community Prosecutor, United States Attorney’s Office Attorney is scheduled to talk about the role and functions of her office. In addition, we will enlist her support in the abatement of certain nuisance properties in the area and in connection with what appears … More Agenda for APR 6 BACA Meeting
Thanks to Mary Ann for forwarding this info: Christian Communities Group Homes, a service of Episcopal Senior Ministries, now offers competitively priced small home repairs including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and basic handyman services.. Additionally, preventative service packages and resources and guidance for homeowners in need of major repair work are available. AIP/HRM services are … More Handyman services for seniors
Bates Area Civic Association 