My First Week Dear Ward 5 Residents, It has been a busy two weeks since my swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday, May 30th. This newsletter will give residents of Ward 5 an opportunity to be up-dated and kept apprised of the issues impacting Ward 5. I look forward to receiving your feedback and working together in … More Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie Newsletter

See the first few paragraphs of this WBJ article about the Wal-Mart planned for 1st, H & New Jersey Avenue NW — just south of the Bates Area — getting building permits. You can click on the link to read the entire article. Wal-Mart issued building permits for 2 D.C. stores Washington Business Journal by … More 1st & H NW Wal-Mart issued building permits

District of Columbia Department of Motor Vehicles Email Newsletter June 13, 2012 GRADE.DC.GOV IS HERE! The District of Columbia Department of Motor Vehicles (DC DMV) joins four other agencies in piloting the implementation of the Mayor’s Grade.dc.gov initiative on Wednesday, June 13, 2012. Grade.dc.gov is a customer service feedback tool. It allows customers and residents … More Grade The Department of Motor Vehicles

For those following the development of the McMillan Sand Filtration site project, see this announcement: Note that the two guests are Jeff Miller of DMPED and Ronnie Edwards, Chair, ANC 5C. Developing The McMillan Sand Filtration Site Thursday, Jun 14, 2012 at 12:06 p.m. in Architecture, Business, Economy, History The 25 acre field with rows … More “developing McMillan”: tomorrow’s Kojo Nnamdi Show

Built in 1909, this iconic D.C. all-brick rowhouse carries a turn-of-the-century memory through a city neighborhood in the midst of rejuvenation.  83 P Street, NW, Washington, D.C. Situated in the neighborhood of Old City or Truxton Circle, a block west of North Capital Street in the unit (or first) block of P Street, NW, this … More House for Rent

Neighbors, it is time to nominate your garden or your neighbors gardens as the BEST in the neighborhood for our Flower Power Garden Walk. Flower Power 2012 The Bates Area Civic Association is sponsoring Flower Power 2012 – a beautification program for our neighborhood.  Awards will be given for the beautification of residences.  Areas that … More Looking for Flower Power Nominations

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 gardening in our community and experience the different styles and … More FLOWER POWER 2012 WALK AND RECEPTION, SATURDAY, JUNE 23

If you would like a tree planted in any tree box call 311 before this Friday, June 15, 2012, please submit your request now. June 15  is the LAST day to request a tree and have it planted this fall or spring. If you know any spot in the neighborhood that should have a tree, … More TREE BOX PLANTING REQUESTS

See this brief Washington Post item about all four proposed medical marijuana dispensaries — including 1334 North Capitol Street NW — getting approved to proceed with building permits and other approvals. Four medical marijuana dispensaries approved By Mike DeBonis All four proposed medical marijuana dispensaries that previously advanced through the city licensing process are now … More medical marijuana dispensary at 1334 N. Cap approved

The H Street Country Club gets “all dolled up” for a benefit supporting The Perry Center. Donate $10 and receive a free round of mini-golf, plus discounts on Margaritas until 10 PM. And, for one night only your favorite H Street bartenders are dressing up in drag to raise funds for Perry. See you Friday … More Join Us for a Fun Night on H St this Friday Evening.