Giant is supposed to close tomorrow for the slated renovations. I saw the following on the Shaw blog. I think Andrew Huff is a rep for Ward 2’s Jack Evans. From: “Huff, Andrew (Council)” Date: September 6, 2011 6:54:21 PM EDT All: O Street Market has entered into formal agreements with Choice Hotels and Concord … More Giant/O Street Market update
Some great looking eateries are showing up on the 1300 block of 9th St in Shaw one after another. They might have been there for a bit and I’m only seeing them now. First up is Sundevich, “international recipes made with local foods.” Seasonal Pantry – which serves group meals of up to 12 through … More New eats on 9th Street
Saw this on the Shaw listserv: The competition is on for the soon to close O St Giants’ customers. Has the Giant announced the shuttle schedule yet? CityVista Safeway goes 24hrs. http://yfrog.com/gyxwdcqxj http://yfrog.com/mgj46kj Flag this media YFrog Flag this media YFrog 11 hours ago via Twitter for iPhone Favorite Reply Delete
What is a tweet up, you ask? It`s a Twitter Meetup, a chance for folks to get together and mingle in real life with their favorite neighborhood Tweeps. We`ll be at Rustik Tavern, this Wednesday, August 24, from 7pm to 9pm. All are welcome, no matter if you`re on Twitter. All three ANC Commissioners will … More Bloomingdale Tweetup at Rustic Aug 24
Posted by Lydia DePillis Metropolitan Development just filed a boatload of raze applications for the fenced-off buildings on 7th Street NW between P and Q Street, otherwise known as Kelsey Gardens. The listing on MAC Realty Advisors’ site says the parcel is under agreement, so perhaps a deal is finally on the way … More WCP: Kelsey Gardens on 7th St is Coming Down
This doesn’t affect the BACA area but if you are interested, this blog post delineates the current proposal for Shaw’s redistricting. http://w6tf.blogspot.com/2011/08/anc-6e-w6tf-proposed-map.html
See this post from Martin, CCCA President: Vendor selected, completion date available soon Wed, 08/17/2011 – 12:42 — via CCCA PrezA vendor has been selected and initial survey and design work is set to begin next week on the renovation of the athletic fields at Bundy on the 400 block of P St NW. This … More Bundy Field update at 400 b/o P St
See below a note from the urban garden City Blossoms and Bread For the City, which is located on 7th St and works to provide meals and medical services to those in need: This Saturday, August 20, we will be hosting another delicious event from 4-7pm in the Marion Street Intergenerational Garden – A SALSA … More Salsa Party at Marion St Garden
With Latin American Youth Center Booted from J.F. Cook School, Youthbuild Seeks New Partner Posted by Lydia DePillis on Aug. 15, 2011 at 8:01 am What could have been, at the J.F. Cook School. (Weincek and Associates) In the end, after all the protesting and petitioning and lobbying of city officials, it appears that the … More City Paper reports on BACA’s post on JF Cook
Bates Area Civic Association 