MEDIA ADVISORY April 13, 2012                                                                            For further information contact Estell Lloyd at elloyd@dccouncil.us 202-724-8035   Rev. Al Sharpton, Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Rev. Joel Osteen & Dick Gregory Confirmed for DC Emancipation Day 150th Anniversary Prayer Breakfast Willard Hotel Monday, April 16th @ 8:00 AM followed by Parade @ 11:00 AM  (Washington, D.C.) … More DC Emancipation Day Media Advisory

It seems that the “Advisory Neighborhood Commissions Boundaries Emergency Act of 2012” will provide the new Single Member District boundaries.  These boundaries shall go into effect by the time of the November 6, 2012 general election. View Map Read the act

DCist reports “Four Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Make First Cut” — one of which is in Truxton Circle at 1334 North Capitol Street NW. “Of the 17 applicants vying for five dispensary licenses, only four met the basic threshold set by city rules during a first review. Their applications will next be forwarded to the ANCs … More medical marijuana dispensary at 1334 N. Cap St NW makes first cut

DPW To Observe Emancipation Day, Mon., April 16 DPW will enforce morning, afternoon rush hour restrictions. Sanitation services will be suspended for the day. The DC Department of Public Works will observe Emancipation Day, Monday, April 16; however, rush-hour parking restrictions will be enforced. Vehicles violating these restrictions will be ticketed and towed. Other parking … More DPW To Observe Emancipation Day, Mon., April 16

In lieu of a post this week (blame the day job), I wanted to spotlight a slew of upcoming events. It’s a great time to be an art fan in the Bates/Truxton neighborhood. Also, by show of comments, would there be an audience for a more thorough run-down of specials/events at neighborhood businesses in this … More Local Events Not to Miss

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, April 10, 2012 Media Contact: Monica Hernandez – 202-671-2261, monica.hernandez@dc.gov ***TRAFFIC ADVISORY*** Temporary Overnight Lane Restrictions for New York Avenue, NE Set to Start at 8 pm Tonight  (Washington, D.C.) New York Avenue, NE will be temporarily restricted to one lane in each direction between North Capitol Street and First Street, … More NY Avenue Lane Restrictions Tuesday/Wednesday Nights

A Free Educational Program  DATE:           Saturday, April 21, 2012                 TIME:            8:30 – 11:30 am       LOCATION:  Washington Cancer Institute at MedStar Washington Hospital Center Siegel Auditorium – C1221 110 Irving Street, NW  Leslie Smith, RN, AOCNS, Oncology Clinical Educator will discuss the most current innovations occurring in Oncology including the newest cancer therapies available, and … More Frankly Speaking About Cancer Treatment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, April 10, 2012 Media Contact: Monica Hernandez – 202-671-2261, monica.hernandez@dc.gov  ***TRAFFIC ADVISORY***  Weekend Lane Closures Planned For New York Avenue Between Penn Street and Florida Avenue  (Washington, D.C.) The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced motorists will encounter single lane conditions on New York Avenue, NE between Penn Street and Florida … More New York Ave. Road Closures

From: MPD-5D@yahoogroups.com [mailto:MPD-5D@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Kelly Hoffman Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2012 2:39 PM To: MPD-5D@yahoogroups.com Subject: [MPD-5D] NEW DAY THIS WEEK: Hanover/Bates Walk – WEDNESDAY, 4/11, 8pm Members of the Hanover/Bates communities will be conducting their neighborhood walk on WEDNESDAY this week, instead of Thursday, to accommodate the COVE event series. We meet … More Hanover/BACA Community Walk Wednesday Night

From: MPD-5D@yahoogroups.com [mailto:MPD-5D@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Lanier, Cathy (MPD) Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2012 9:06 PM To: ‘MPD-6D@yahoogroups. com’; ‘MPD-SLU@yahoogroups. com’; MPD-1D@yahoogroups.com; MPD-2d@yahoogroups.com; MPD-3d@yahoogroups.com; MPD-4D@yahoogroups.com; MPD-5D@yahoogroups.com; MPD-7D@yahoogroups.com Subject: [MPD-5D] Update I understand that a press release that we put out earlier may not have posted correctly.  Here is a quick summary of the release and … More A Message from Chief of Police, Cathy Lanier