Open House at new Bloomingdale Pub this Wednesday,

Open House to meet the Neighbors What: Looks like a bar coming to Bloomingdale Where: 116 Rhode Island Avenue NW, This Wednesday, 3/24/2010, 6-8pm See this news from ScottRoberts listserv: a) First, see this entry from the popular Prince of Petworth blog on 116 Rhode Island Avenue NW: Bloomingdale Residents Brace Yourselves – You May … More Open House at new Bloomingdale Pub this Wednesday,

STREET CLEANING RESUMES – DON’T GET TICKETED

On Monday, March 22, 2010, daytime mechanical street sweeping will resume in scheduled residential neighborhoods where signs are posted indicating that this will take place. Now that the snow has melted, there’s now quite a bit of litter and debris in certain areas. Residents are again reminded to observe the street cleaning signs so our … More STREET CLEANING RESUMES – DON’T GET TICKETED

Spring Cleaning!!

After our snowiest winter in history, months without street sweepers, and damage from the snow, let’s say goodbye to winter by springing into action! Here are the details for the first 2010 clean-up: Date – March 27 (rain date – April 1) Time – 10:00am – 1:00pm Meeting Location – First and P Sts We … More Spring Cleaning!!

Message from Commander Greene, MDP

yesmarketrobbery_031510(click on this link for flyer with photos and information) Your assistance is needed in idenifying the attached suspects who are currently being sought for several robberies that have occurred within the Fifth District: On Thursday, March 11, 2010 , at approximately 9:36 pm we believe the same subjects shown in the attached flyer also … More Message from Commander Greene, MDP

DC MUD reports that MM Washington School to be developed into 90+ affordable senior housing units

See the first few paragraphs from this post at the DC Metro Urban Diary (DC MUD) blog regarding the M M Washington School at 27 O Street NW. So it looks like the school will be developed into affordable senior housing + some community space.  M.M. Washington Goes to Urban Matters and Mission First Posted by Shaun on … More DC MUD reports that MM Washington School to be developed into 90+ affordable senior housing units

National Marathon is Coming to Our Neighborhood

On Saturday between 7:45 and 9AM a whole bunch of people running the National Marathon, Half-marathon, and Half-marathon Relay will be making their way down North Capitol. Please come out to cheer on the runners (including me)! P and North Capitol is just before the 10 mile mark so the Half-marathon runners will need lots … More National Marathon is Coming to Our Neighborhood

Dunbar: “worst of the worst”; Walker-Jones generates waiting list in DC schools lottery

Two neighborhood schools in the news I have provided links to two articles that mention neighborhood schools.  You can click on the links to read the articles if you like. a)  Dunbar Senior High School is classified as “worst of the worst.” 25 area schools labeled persistently failing By: Leah Fabel Examiner Staff Writer March 12, … More Dunbar: “worst of the worst”; Walker-Jones generates waiting list in DC schools lottery