Month: January 2011

LAYC/YouthBuild commentary at the Greater Greater Washington blog

January 23, 2011

Neighborhood resident Malcolm Kenton has posted an entry at the Greater Greater Washington blog at the LAYC/Youthbuild proposed project for the J.F. Cook School. Truxton Circle charter school comes down to the wire by Malcolm Kenton   •   January 23, 2011 12:38 pm http://greatergreaterwashington.org/post/8877/truxton-circle-charter-school-comes-down-to-the-wire/ Malcolm appears to take the position of supporting ~ and not opposing … More LAYC/YouthBuild commentary at the Greater Greater Washington blog

Emergency Public Safety Meeting for North Capitol Street Area

January 23, 2011

Councilmember Thomas, in partnership with the Fifth Police District and North Capitol Main Street, Inc. (NCMS), will hold an emergency public safety meeting at 7 pm on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at the offices of NCMS.   The meeting is in response to the shooting death of Bill Mitchell, Jr. on Wednesday, January 19th.  A vigil at the site of … More Emergency Public Safety Meeting for North Capitol Street Area

LAYC on the agenda of the Jan 2011 Bloomingdale Civic Assn meeting

January 23, 2011

I am posting this agenda for tomorrow evening’s Bloomingdale Civic Association meeting, since the meeting agenda now includes a presentation by the Latin American Youth Center. At the recent DC Council hearing on LAYC/YouthBuild’s plans for the J.F. Cook School, then-Council Chair Gray indicated that LAYC/YouthBuild needed to get out more into the community with … More LAYC on the agenda of the Jan 2011 Bloomingdale Civic Assn meeting

Man Shot and Killed at North Capitol and Florida Ave

January 20, 2011

From MPD: “On Wednesday, January 19, 2011, at 2311 hours, units from the Fifth District were dispatched to the intersection of North Capitol St and Florida Ave to investigate a report of the sound of gunshots. Prior to their arrival, a unit from the First District was flagged down by a citizen and advised of … More Man Shot and Killed at North Capitol and Florida Ave

Washington Times: ‘Ward 5 group steamed over D.C. strip club Questions Thomas’ links with co-owner, cites city zoning law’

January 20, 2011

A strip club that a community group says was illegally relocated and is creating an appetite for prostitution in Northeast Washington is co-owned by a major Democratic Party donor and local developer who contributed to a controversial charity run by D.C. Council member Harry Thomas Jr., who represents the area. Entire Story… http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/jan/19/ward-5-group-in-objects-to-dc-strip-club/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS

any interest in following the 1st & H St NW Walmart development …?

January 17, 2011

Might there be interest by Bates Area residents in at least * following * the discussion of the plans — and eventual development — of the closest Walmart store at 1st & H Street NW, just six or seven blocks south? Here is a link to a recent Greater Greater Washington blog entry regarding the proposed design for the development … More any interest in following the 1st & H St NW Walmart development …?

The Emergence Community Arts Collective Presents: In Her Honor

January 13, 2011

The Emergence Community Arts Collective Presents In Her Honor The 1st Annual Celebration of the Service Of Women in Pleasant Plains/Park View Thursday, January 27, 2011, 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM Blackburn Center, Howard University Keynote Speaker: Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton Performances by: Ayanna Gregory 2011 Honorees: Ms. Maybelle Taylor Bennett    Ms. Roberta McLeod … More The Emergence Community Arts Collective Presents: In Her Honor

New North Capitol store?

January 13, 2011

Does anybody know anything about this store opening up at 1426 North Capitol? I asked the construction workers yesterday and they seemed to think it was going to be a convenience store. Update: Prince of Petworth Discussion Interesting comments about the neighboring building.