Graffiti Prevention and Education Projects. Keep America Beautiful announces funds to help communities kick-start or expand a local graffiti prevention program by addressing graffiti prevention and education, rapid removal, or help to enforce local anti-graffiti laws.   Eligibility: City or township governments, county governments, independent school districts, state governments, nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, public housing … More Graffiti Prevention and Education Projects – Grant Opportunity

DPW Observes Memorial Day, Monday, May 28 Parking Enforcement & Trash/Recycling Collection Will Be Suspended The DC Department of Public Works (DPW) announced today how services will be affected in observance of Memorial Day, Monday, May 28, 2012. Trash Collection: There will be no trash and recycling collections. Trash and recycling collections will “slide” to … More DPW Observes Memorial Day, Monday, May 28

Events Scheduled Tuesday, May 29 and Thursday, May 31 (Washington, D.C.) The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) and the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) are advising the public about street closures associated with memorial events for the late Go-Go artist Chuck Brown. Two events are scheduled next week: a public viewing on Tuesday, May 29 at … More Street Closures for Memorial Events for Chuck Brown

The 4th Annual DC Housing Expo will take place on Saturday, June 2 from 10:00am-3:00pm at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center (801 Mount Vernon Place, NW). Free workshops will be provided on homeownership, home repair, and financial literary. Free credit reports and financial counseling will also be available. Local lenders, realtors, housing developers, and … More 4th Annual DC Housing Expo Slated for June 2

The DC Department of Public Works (DPW) recently announced how services will be affected in observance of Memorial Day (Monday, May 28). Trash Collection: There will be no trash and recycling collections on Memorial Day. Trash and recycling collections will “slide” to the next day for the remainder of the week. In Ward 2, collections … More Department of Public Works to Observe Memorial Day

Last week, NoMa residents were jammin’ on the Zuppa Fresca plaza with local R&B favorite Johnny Artis, in our first-ever evening concert. The NoMa BID is planning four more evening concerts this year on the Third Thursday of June, July, August and September. View the full schedule for dates and bands. Watch a video of … More Evening Concerts a Smashing Success; Lunch Concerts Start Next Week

The NoMa neighborhood needs park space now! Active community support is needed to achieve that goal. For years the NoMa BID has used vacant, privately-owned property to create community crossroads and interactions through a farmers market, regular movie nights, concerts and other events, but that cannot continue for much longer because all of these places … More Support NoMa Parks!

NoMa Summer Screen is the neighborhood’s most anticipated summer event – and the fun starts tonight with The Day After Tomorrow! NoMa Summer Screen is a free, 12-week outdoor film series held Wednesdays through August 8 on the Loree Grand Field at Second and L Streets, NE. The event starts at 7 p.m. with music, … More NoMa Summer Screen Starts TONIGHT

From Table’s Facebook page: You can please people with simplicity.” —Chef Frederik de Pue Drawing on classic European sensibilities, Table will provide a simple and comfortable neighborhood dining experience. The changing menu will focus on fresh, seasonal ingredients and offer approachable yet innovative dishes suitable for every palate. Table represents a return to an old … More “Table” Restaurant Coming to 9th and N

Corrected 5/23/2012 – ANC Vote Count ANC 5 C took on the vote on CenterCity Care’s application to operate a medical dispensary at 1334 N. Capitol Street NW. Mr. David Guard presented to the ANC the benefits of the dispensary to patients and described the proposed layout of the facilities. Mr. Guard also cited a … More ANC Votes on Medical Marijuana Dispensary