Washington, DC-Since he was sworn into office in January 2007 and assumed the chairmanship of the Council’s Committee on Libraries, Parks and Recreation, Councilmember Harry “Tommy” Thomas, Jr. has ensured that Ward 5 recreation facilities and parks receive their fair share of capital improvements. Funds for capital projects are allocated each year as part of … More $1.2 Million to Renovate First and Florida Avenue Park

See this message from Jim Berry, President of the Bates Area Civic Association (BACA): COalition for Voter Empowerment INTERVIEW THE CANDIDATES Have you heard about the C.O.V.E Candidate Interviews?  Who is C.O.V.E., you say?  Well, first, C.O.V.E. is a community of neighborhood civic associations who came together to support the idea of having a forum for … More C.O.V.E. candidates Wednesday night: CM Thomas & CM Mendelson

A resident at 119 P St asks if anyone is interested in doing yardwork for him. “Our hedges are in dire need of trimming and the grass is becoming jungle like,” he says. He adds that the landlord is offering to pay up to 50 dollars for someone to cut the front and backyard plants. … More Looking for some yard work?

See this message from Pat Mitchell, President, North Capitol Main Street: FROM All OF US AT NORTH CAPITOL MAIN STREET . . . . . .Tom, Juli, Roxanne, Karen, Scott, “Mike” and Jonathan, thank you for making the 2nd Annual 1st on First – Art + Music Walk a huge success!  The outpouring of support … More a thank you from Pat Mitchell of North Capitol Main Street

Geovani, our neighborhood crime watchdog, sent this email around: Tuesday morning there was an armed carjacking on 100 block of P St NW. This is our 2nd armed car jacking on P ST. The first was a week ago at P and N. Capitol ST NE. Please forward this message to other neighbors you know … More Disturbing recent crime trends

68 P Street NW Washington, DC 20001   $2,600.00 per month   4 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 3-level home: 3 fully finished levels, walk-up Lower Level with laundry room, eat-in Kitchen with stainless appliances, granite counter, maple cabinets & ceramic tile floor. Formal Living room and separate Dining room with hardwood floors & crown molding. … More 4 Bedroom Home for Rent Unit Block of P ST NW

Strolling over this Saturday, August 7th to 1st Street NW to participate the 2nd Annual North Capitol Main Street “1st on First“ Art + Music Walk event from 12 noon to 4 pm? If so, then perhaps you could stop by for the open house at Rustik Tavern at 1st and T Street NW. See … More Rustik Tavern at 1st & T St NW open house – this Saturday, 8/7/2010

Your Special Invitation to attend the: Single Member District Meeting Commissioner Anita Bonds 5C01 Commissioner Sylvia Pinkney 5C02 Wednesday, August 4, 2010 Community Academy Public Charter School (CAPS) 1400 First Street, NW (corner of First and P NW) in the multipurpose room. 7:00 – 9:00pm Call to order ……………………….. 7:00 pm Welcome …………………………… 7:05 pm … More Single Member District Meeting Wednesday, August 4 at CAPCS