Ø      Metropolitan Police Department Reserve Corps Opportunities  The Metropolitan Police Department Reserve Corps is now accepting applications for the position of Reserve Police Officer.  The MPD Reserve Corps is a volunteer program providing qualified civic-minded individuals with the opportunity to assist the MPD in carrying out its policing responsibilities.  Members of the Metropolitan Police Reserve … More [MPD-5D] Reserve Corps, Neighborhood Watch & Jr. Police Academy

In an email from DPR to Geovani Bonilla, Commissioner Bradley Thomas and Council Member Thomas dated May 3, 2011: Good Evening All,  Bids have been received from potential contractors for the 1st & Florida Ave Park project. The selected contractors’ proposal is being prepared for submission to the City Council for review and approval. We … More Update on Renovations of Florida Avenue and First ST Park

Posted by Lydia DePillis on May. 3, 2011 at 2:31 pm A month and change ago, we looked over the large tract review application for the planned Walmart up on Georgia Avenue, and speculated that the traffic impact could be the one thing to hold the development back. Turns out that was correct: The District … More Georgia Avenue Walmart Plan Hits Speedbump

We are tuning in to you to help us make important decisions about Metro’s future. For the first time ever, Metro will host combined Open Houses and Town Hall Meetings prior to its official Public Hearings. Metro staff members will be available at Open Houses for one-on-one conversations about Metro service and programs. Town Hall … More OPEN HOUSE | TOWN HALL MEETING | PUBLIC HEARING

— Tell a friend about Alert DC!  Text “DC” to 411911, or sign-up at https://textalert.ema.dc.gov/ — At last night’s Bates Area Civic Association Meeting, the Councilmember asked everyone if they received alerts from the DC Homeland Security & Emergency Management Agency.  It seems that not everyone has heard about this. Please access the link above … More Sign up for Alerts DC

WOW… Some AMAZING projects are in development in our neighborhood. Two of those projects were discussed at tonight’s BACA meeting. Council Member Harry Thomas stopped by and provided us an update and great news on the Small Area Plan. Council Chair, Kwame Brown’s office was represented by his Director of Constituent Services, Charles Mason. Commissioner … More 2 Large Projects and A Lot More Discussed at May 2nd Bates Area Civic Association Meeting