Government of the District of Columbia Executive Office of the Mayor Media Advisory CONTACT: May 17, 2010 Mary Margaret Plumridge (DMPED) 202-727-4707 Doors Opening: Fenty to Announce Rhode Island Avenue Mixed-Use Development Fenty Administration Breaks Ground on new housing and retail development project at Rhode Island Avenue/ Brentwood Metro Station WHAT: Fenty Administration to join … More Doors Opening: Fenty to Announce Rhode Island Avenue Mixed-Use Development

Note: Our neighbors to the west in Shaw are helping to sponsor this. In honor of National Bike Month and in advance of this year’s annual Bike to Work Day on May 21, several local organizations are teaming up to distribute free bicycle helmets and lights to District residents, as well as provide free repairs … More “Ready Your Wheels Day” Set for May 15

We are fortunate to live in ward with the top performing Metropolitan Police Department (MPD5). Neighborhood involvement in the prevention, reporting and fighting crime is essential for a neighborhood to continue to thrive and prosper. An active and involved neighborhood is the best weapon in crime prevention. The Bates Area Civic Association is initiating a … More BACA Block Captain Program

On Saturday May 15, 2010 from 7am-7pm the DC Department of Parks & Recreation and the 100 Black Men of Greater Washington will be hosting the 2nd Annual Tommie Smith Youth Track Meet at Dunbar Senior High School. They will have about 900+ athletes and spectators inside the venue, and about 200+ community members enjoying … More Youth Track Meet at Dunbar this weekend

Neighbors, It is my sad duty to report to you that Ms. Diane Alexander, of the 100 block of Bates Street, N.W., passed away on the morning of Monday, May 10, 2010. Her funeral services will be held this Saturday, May 15, 2010, at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 46 Q Street, N.W. A viewing will be … More Bates St resident Diane Alexander passes

This note from organizer Ted McGinn: Bloomingdale Farmers Market, Sunday May 16th 10am- 2pm Rain or Shine, Located at the corner of R and First Street NW Just 5 days till………. Goodmorning Bloomingdale ! The market bell will ring in the third season of the Bloomingdale Farmer’s Market and a celebration of locally produced food. … More Farmer’s Market returns this weekend!

This note is from Tracey on the unit block of P St NW. I thought I’d post it because I know others have been through this process: Our block had signed a petition a year ago for zone restricted parking. We were told that we would have the zone parking sign by April, so everyone … More Need help w/ residential zone parking

At this week’s ANC 5C Committee of the Whole meeting, please note an agenda item of considerable neighborhood interest: Representatives of the Big Bear Cafe will appear to discuss the Bear’s application for an alcohol license. The ANC will be voting about the Bear`s request for a temporary license that will allow the cafe to … More ANC to vote on Big Bear Cafe liquor license