Now, I’m not commenting on Mayor Fenty and the Bates Area Civic Association has taken no political stance on his re-election, but this reference in the Washington City Paper regarding a photo op, when our billboards came down is … hilarious.   I’m glad he cared!  For the record, there was a press conference with the … More NJ Ave billboards get mention: “Is Fenty a jerk?”

Ward 5 Democrats Straw Poll & Endorsement VOTING TIME: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Delegate to the U.S. House of Representative U.S. Representative Mayor of the District of Columbia Chairman of the Council At-Large Member of the Council Ward 5 Member of the Council Date: Monday, August 23rd, 2010 Place: Michigan Park Christian Church 1600 … More Ward 5 Democrats Straw Poll next Monday

Phil Mendelson and Harry Thomas are incumbents with very good chances of succeeding themselves. Hence, the more folks who attend to the forum, the stronger will likely be their impression of our interest in and ability to hold them accountable for meeting our needs, should they win. So come out, bring a neighbor and meet … More COVE Meeting Tonight

A resident at 119 P St asks if anyone is interested in doing yardwork for him. “Our hedges are in dire need of trimming and the grass is becoming jungle like,” he says. He adds that the landlord is offering to pay up to 50 dollars for someone to cut the front and backyard plants. … More Looking for some yard work?

Geovani, our neighborhood crime watchdog, sent this email around: Tuesday morning there was an armed carjacking on 100 block of P St NW. This is our 2nd armed car jacking on P ST. The first was a week ago at P and N. Capitol ST NE. Please forward this message to other neighbors you know … More Disturbing recent crime trends

Strolling over this Saturday, August 7th to 1st Street NW to participate the 2nd Annual North Capitol Main Street “1st on First“ Art + Music Walk event from 12 noon to 4 pm? If so, then perhaps you could stop by for the open house at Rustik Tavern at 1st and T Street NW. See … More Rustik Tavern at 1st & T St NW open house – this Saturday, 8/7/2010

Your Special Invitation to attend the: Single Member District Meeting Commissioner Anita Bonds 5C01 Commissioner Sylvia Pinkney 5C02 Wednesday, August 4, 2010 Community Academy Public Charter School (CAPS) 1400 First Street, NW (corner of First and P NW) in the multipurpose room. 7:00 – 9:00pm Call to order ……………………….. 7:00 pm Welcome …………………………… 7:05 pm … More Single Member District Meeting Wednesday, August 4 at CAPCS

Nominations are still being accepted for the September 2010 election of officers for the BACA, specifically for Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. Also, a reminder that those who are interested can nominate themselves as well. Thanks, The Nominations Committee esmcneill@hotmail.com