“One City Insured: Ward 5 Health Insurance Exchange Public Meeting The Mayor’s Health Reform Implementation Committee (HRIC) cordially invites members of the public to join Ward 5 Councilmember Harry Thomas, Jr. in a community dialogue on the “future of health care in the District of Columbia.” This meeting, which is open to the community, will … More Ward 5 Health Insurance Exchange Public Meeting

Please be sure to share the information below with your neighbors and associates. There are still trees remaining in the District of Columbia for those who are interested. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Pepco and the Arbor Day Foundation Launch Energy-Saving Project Pilot Program to Provide 3,000 Free Trees to Customers WASHINGTON – Pepco, in cooperation with the Arbor … More Pepco and the Arbor Foundation Launch Energy-Saving Project

We will be meeting with Metropolitan Police on Wednesday, October 19th from 7pm – 8:30pm at the Harry Thomas Rec. Center. During this meeting, we will discuss the shooting that took place on Saturday,  October 15 at 3am.  See the email from Commander Solberg. From: MPD-5D@yahoogroups.com [mailto:MPD-5D@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Solberg, Andrew (MPD) Sent: Saturday, … More Police Service Area 501 Community/Meeting

Have you experienced the delicious cuisine of Revive Catering? Revive is located at 8 Florida Avenue NW (between N. Capitol and Q St). It is a catering business and carry out restaurant. They are opened Monday – Saturday but not opened for dinner. Visit them on Facebok at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Revive-Special-Events-and-Catering/212953382050889 I promise you will enjoy it. … More Have You Tried The Best New Food Around?

See this message from Bertha Holliday, Bloomingdale Civic Association House Tour Committe Chair: COUNT DOWN: 1 DAY SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15 2011 BLOOMINGDALE HOUSE TOUR, ART SHOW & RECEPTION (Rain Date: Sunday, Oct.16) New House Tour/Art Show Activity! PAUL WILLIAMS Of KELSEY & ASSOCS, INC. Is Providing A $1000 Thoroughly Researched HOUSE HISTORY For Raffle. Raffle … More Bloomingdale House Tour, Art Show & Reception tomorrow

Okay, the news that the MM Washington Schoool has been landmarked by the DC Historic Preservation Review Board has been noted here at the BACA blog. Thanks to everyone who has actively participated in this effort. What’s next in the neighborhood for potential landmarking? Slater and Langston Schools on the unit block of P Street … More Slater & Langston Schools up next for historic landmarking

See this very brief item from the Washington Post on the HPRB landmarking of the MM Washington School: Margaret Murray school named D.C. historic site http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-news-in-brief/2011/10/04/gIQAjzNHfL_story.html The Historic Preservation Review Board recently designated the Margaret Murray Washington School, 27 O St. NW, a landmark for the D.C. Inventory of Historic Sites. The building will eventually … More HPRB landmarks MM Washington School

From DCist: After years of delays, the CityMarket at O development in Shaw may well pick up steam thanks to a job creation plan proposed by President Barack Obama. According to the Post, the market was picked as one of 14 infrastructure projects across the country that could quickly create jobs under Obama’s America Jobs … More More Good News About CityMarket at O

Dear Neighbors – I cannot believe it has been a year since you elected the new BACA officers. It has been a very busy year and we have made a lot of progress in our community. As we look forward to our second year as BACA officers, Tell Us What You Think Please: □        What … More BACA Officers Enter 2nd Year of a 2 Year Term

ADVISORY NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSION 5C Tuesday, October 18, 2011 7:00pm -9:00pm Bennett Career Institute 700 Monroe Street NE  Notice/Preliminary Agenda Monthly Public Meeting At the appropriate time, all attendees will be given the opportunity to participate in the meeting, offer suggestions and make recommendations for consideration. Unless otherwise noted, floor time is limited to 60 seconds. … More 5C ANC Meeting Notice – BACA Friends of Park on the Agenda