Flower Power 2011 Is Here…. Get Your Flower On…

      Flower Power 2011 walk and reception, June 25 Friends and Neighbors, It is time to enjoy the warmth and wonderful plants, flowers and colors of our Nation’s Capital. We invite you to be a part of our neighborhood garden walk and reception.  During the neighborhood walk, you will see some of the best … More Flower Power 2011 Is Here…. Get Your Flower On…

M.M. Washington To Be Declared a Historic Landmark

Developers of the M.M. Washington Building have filed an application to declare theM.M.WashingtonBuildingas a historic landmark. A hearing on this application has been scheduled. If you would like a copy of the application, please contact Geovani A. Bonilla. HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEW BOARD MEETING June 30, 2011 441 4th Street NW, Room 220 South, 1:00 p.m. … More M.M. Washington To Be Declared a Historic Landmark

Youth Outreach Anti-Violence Summit Program

YouthOutreachAnti-ViolenceSummit Calling all youth between the ages of 13 to 18 years old! The U.S. Attorney’s Office East of the River Community Prosecution Team want YOU to participate in an interactive youth summit entitled “Breaking the Silence on Youth Violence”. The goal of this summit is to “deal with the real” and address the senseless … More Youth Outreach Anti-Violence Summit Program

Department of Parks and Recreation Makes Progress on Florida Ave/First Park

This is the latest information on the renovations of the Florida and First ST Park.  I will continue to update you as I receive this information.   From: Stanley, Jackie (DPR) [mailto:jackie.stanley@dc.gov] Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2011 2:51 PM To: Geovani A Bonilla Subject: RE: Information Request    Good Afternoon Mr. Bonilla,    I hope … More Department of Parks and Recreation Makes Progress on Florida Ave/First Park

Neighborhood Parent Organizes Family Play Time at Florida Avenue Park

Dear Neighbors, I am sorry for the late posting, but wish to share with you this great idea a neighbor from Bloomingdale has. I did not read the email until Sunday morning, but did attend to support this parent and the parents and children that showed up. Unfortunately, the park gates were locked and as … More Neighborhood Parent Organizes Family Play Time at Florida Avenue Park

5th District Police Boundaries Community Meeting with Chief Lanier

Neighbors, I encourage you to attend this very important meeting to discuss the future of how Metropolitan Police will serve our community. This is your opportunity to raise support or concerns regarding the proposed re-alignment directly to Chief Lanier. Geovani Email from Commander Soldberg: From: MPD-5D@yahoogroups.com [mailto:MPD-5D@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Solberg, Andrew (MPD) Sent: Saturday, … More 5th District Police Boundaries Community Meeting with Chief Lanier

Community Must Come Together To Achieve Representation

Neighbors,              The Attorney General’s civil case against Council Member Thomas is something that impacts all of us. With Council Member Thomas resigning from the Economic Development Committee, it leaves our community and our Ward very vulnerable. With the City’s budget cuts and capital investment reductions, community activism will be essential for our voices to … More Community Must Come Together To Achieve Representation

Thomas Releases Statement Regarding Chairmanship of the Committee on Economic Development

Washington, DC–Ward 5 Councilmember Harry “Tommy” Thomas, Jr. today requested that the oversight and operations of the Committee on Economic Development be vested in the Committee of the Whole until the recent allegations raised by the District’s Attorney General are resolved. In his letter to Chairman Brown, Councilmember Thomas stated the following: “As a second … More Thomas Releases Statement Regarding Chairmanship of the Committee on Economic Development