InShaw Bibiliography of Truxton Circle name
June 18, 2009
To follow on our discussion of the Truxton Circle name, see InShaw’s bibliography of TC in the WashPost.
Month: June 2009
Lost Park at NJ Ave and O St NW
June 17, 2009
This was to be a park for those we have lost, and it is a park that this neighborhood has lost out on. http://friendsofbundy.wordpress.com/njo-park/ The documents and diagrams of the park are back up online.
What’s in a Name?
June 17, 2009
Since moving to DC I hear the question a lot: “which neighborhood do you live in?” More than anywhere I’ve lived, people in this city seem very conscious of their choice of neighborhood and what it says about them. In my case, and I suppose for many of the people who live near me (at … More What’s in a Name?
Luciana Cafe – out of business
June 17, 2009
Cross post from Eckington listserv: I’m sad to report that Luciana Cafe has closed. Frank had talked about the landlord raising the rent and that this would probably force him to shutdown. This was the first of the “wave” of restaurants in the area that we would visit and the only one that we used … More Luciana Cafe – out of business
Neighborhood Wins
June 14, 2009
I don’t know yet who took first place in the various Flower Power categories. But it’s clear to me that the big winner is the neighborhood. On the tour of the nominated sites that I took with some neighbors Saturday, our corner of Shaw, or Truxton Circle or whatever you want to call it, positively … More Neighborhood Wins
Speaking of concrete…
June 11, 2009
… (last post and then I swear i’m on vacation)… What is going on with the ANEC Annex lot of empty buildings on the southwest corner of NJ and P St? It just got new asphalt laid by the city. But isn’t that a private lot? The buildings look much more haggard now that … More Speaking of concrete…
Support a dog park near Bundy field
June 11, 2009
I got the following email from Martin, who seeks support for a dog park on the currently concrete lot near Bundy Field, near 5th and P St. This is not the field, but the currently gated parking lot. My guess is that it is in line with the city’s Green initiatives to do away with … More Support a dog park near Bundy field
This blogger is on vacation
June 10, 2009
I encourage the several neighbors who are contributors to this blog to pick up the wand while I’m out on travel!
Free kittens
June 10, 2009
Olivia on P St has three kittens that need adopting: There are 3 available kittens living in my back yard. One was already adopted by a friend of mine and the kitten tested negative on all cat-borne illnesses. The kittens are used to humans and do very well with other cats (based on my friend’s … More Free kittens
Dylan flick is first film in NOMA Summer Screen
June 9, 2009
NOMA summer screen is a free, weekly, outdoor, film series, featuring BBQ, music by Fatback and a huge movie screen. This year’s theme is Music in Pictures, narratives and documentaries about bands and musicians. Come, bring blankets, lawn chairs, coolers and enjoy great films under the stars. Wednesday June 10 the film is “No Direction … More Dylan flick is first film in NOMA Summer Screen
Bates Area Civic Association 