McMillan Advisory Group (MAG), DMPED & VMP meeting – 03/17/2011

See this message supplied by ANC 5C07 Commissioner James Fournier.   .   A reminder from ANC 5C Commissioners James Fournier, John Salatti, and Hugh Youngblood:   As a follow-up to the flyer that many of you may have received, the McMillan Advisory Group (the “MAG“ will be convening tomorrow, Thursday, March 17, at 7:00pm at All Nations Baptist Church … More McMillan Advisory Group (MAG), DMPED & VMP meeting – 03/17/2011

200 b/o P St RPP stickers now online

[parking] From P St Neighbor Jen: Hi neighbors, I just received an email from DDOT indicating that the DMV has now updated its online database so that we can obtain the residential parking stickers online. Here is the link: http://www.dmv.dc.gov/serv/parking/RPP_Online.shtm The cost is $13.75. As a reminder, the zone parking signs should go up by … More 200 b/o P St RPP stickers now online

Reports of graffiti

This note was from the new community rep for the mayor’s office, Carl Thomas, on the MPD5d listserv.  If you have graffiti, report it to him. The graffiti team will be out in the coming weeks to address all of our numerous graffiti concerns. The Mayor’s Office will also be in the community scrubbing away … More Reports of graffiti

“A Community of Gardeners” Documentary

Attend the world premiere of “A Community of Gardeners” at the Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital. This new documentary, produced by WIFV member Cintia Cabib, explores the vital role of seven community gardens in Washington, D.C. and shows how these green spaces are changing people’s lives, their communities and their environment. The film … More “A Community of Gardeners” Documentary

Did You Miss a BACA Meeting? You Missed A Lot!!!!!

Quick Recap of BACA Meetings  The first quarter of BACA meetings and projects have been extremely eventful and productive.  In January – William P. Regan, Principal, Urban Matters provided and overview of the final plans for the M.M. Washington building. The 90 unit senior housing project will include a 5,000 square foot community room. Commissioner … More Did You Miss a BACA Meeting? You Missed A Lot!!!!!

Police Vice and Drug Trends Seminar

Metropolitan Police will be hosting a Vice Seminar where you can personally hear about some of the successes MPD has had in fighting drugs in our city as well as about the latest trends in drugs and drug trafficking. Learn how to identify common legal drugs. What:             Public Vice Drugs Seminar When:             Friday, … More Police Vice and Drug Trends Seminar

GAO rept: better job needed on why charter schools aren’t getting surplus properties

On the topic of surplussing DC school buildings — such as the JF Cook School on the unit block of P Street NW — Washington Post reporter Mike DeBonis has this little blurb on his blog this morning (http://voices.washingtonpost.com/debonis/2011/03/demorning_debonis_march_11_201_1.html ): GAO report says mayor needs to do a better job of explaining why charter schools aren’t … More GAO rept: better job needed on why charter schools aren’t getting surplus properties

Crime Alert: “Sorry we missed you” notes

Saw this on the Bloomingdale listserv and thought it worth passing on: Neighbors, someone is going through the Bloomingdale/LeDroit Park neighborhoods placing a small “sorry we missed you” notice on doors.  Please be cautious in this matter.  It has been reported in other neighborhoods as a tactic to determine if someone is home for later … More Crime Alert: “Sorry we missed you” notes