Do to the frigid weather and potential for snow, Bates Area Civic Assn President James Berry has decided to cancel the BACA monthly meeting scheduled for this Monday. Rescheduling to be determined. Thanks.

Hi neighbors, I need to sell this chest to make room in my room. It’s big and spacious. I haven’t measured it for exactness, but I’d guess it’s like four feet wide, three feet high and maybe like two feet deep. Selling for $100. I bought it at Goodwood for something like $250. I think … More Chest for sale

Neighbor Ryan on 3rd St is keeping us up-to-date on our hometown players that are making it big! The 2009/2010 Pro Bowl (that is the All-Star game for you non-fans) > rosters were announced last night. The teams included two ex-Dunbar > players. They are Cleveland Browns kick returner (and NFL record > holder) Joshua … More Dunbar Football News

The following information is from MPD and responds to an inquiry regarding the number of homicides in the District and how it stands in comparison to another major city and previous years. “The current number of homicides in DC stands at 138; at the same point last year, we experienced 184. This is a 25% … More Homicide Rate Lowest in 4 Decades

Too many rules! Like parking for free on Saturdays in the District? Well those days are long gone. Starting Jan. 2, drivers will have to feed the meters on Saturdays, just like they do Monday-Friday. That’s just one of several changes coming to street parking in the District in 2010. The District will also finalize … More D.C. Parking No Longer Free on Saturdays

December 29, 2009 – By Jonathan Wilson Four large billboards in the Mount Vernon neighborhood of D.C. have been removed, and city leaders are claiming a victory in a fight for city aesthetics. The way D.C. Attorney General Peter Nickles describes it: D.C. government went head to head with advertising giant Clear Channel…and won. “We … More WAMU 88.5 FM – D.C. Leaders Claim Victory In Fight Over Billboards

via Some D.C. Billboards Bite the Dust | NBC Washington. WATCH THE VIDEO HERE. DC clears a city block after decades of complaints By TOM SHERWOOD Updated 7:22 PM EST, Mon, Dec 28, 2009 Print Email Share Buzz up! TWITTER FACEBOOK NBCWashington.com The neighborhood corner of 4th and P streets NW — a reviving residential … More Some D.C. Billboards Bite the Dust | NBC Washington

Today’s coverage of the billboards coming down. The Mayor’s press conference – featuring statements by Bates St residents. http://www.wjla.com/news/stories/1209/691054_video.html?ref=newsstory (Note: I tried for too long to figure out how to embed this video. If anyone out there can teach me how, it would be much appreciated – I already went into html mode and inserted … More WJLA/ABC News – Billboards come down

On Sunday, December 27th a white dog was found at the corner of 1st and P st NW. The dog had no tags and was brought to the humane society on New York Ave. If the dog in these photos is yours please contact the humane society to claim him. If the dog is not … More White dog found at 1st and P St. NW

FROM THE MAYOR’S OFFICE: I hope everyone is enjoying their holiday full of family and cheer! FYI, Mayor Fenty is having a press conference this Monday December 28, 2009 at 2:30 pm. It will be held at 4th and P St. NW to highlight the removal of the billboards at this site. It would be … More Billboard Press Conference – MONDAY