Author: Cary

34 Graduate from SOME’s Center for Employment Training

May 22, 2009

Attaching below SOME’s monthly newsletter. Note that they need toiletries, clothes, food and more. May eNewsletter, May 21, 2009 Program Spotlights: SOME’s Zagami House and Center for Employment Training: On Thursday, May 7th, all 12 families at SOME’s Zagami House for formerly homeless families, celebrated Mother’s Day at the 2nd Annual Mother’s Day Candlelight Dinner. … More 34 Graduate from SOME’s Center for Employment Training

Kelsey Gardens developer seeking tax exemptions

May 22, 2009

See this WashBiz Article: Vienna-based Metropolitan Development seeks $20.3 million in tax exemptions for a project in Shaw, part of Committee Chair Jack Evans’s Ward 2. The new development, north of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, would include 256 apartments, 15,000-square-feet of ground level retail and underground parking to replace the Kelsey Gardens housing … More Kelsey Gardens developer seeking tax exemptions

Bates Market update

May 21, 2009

I’ve been in contact with the current owner of the Bates Street Market (northwest corner 3rd and P St NW) and he informs me that work could begin soon. Fingers crossed. Here’s some of what he says with regards to his plans and intent: >> We’ve completed negotiations with the contractors and hope to sign … More Bates Market update

Bloomingdale Farmer’s Market this week

May 21, 2009

From Ted McGinn: GOODMORNING BLOOMINGDALE!!!!!!!!! We had the biggest kick-off for the Bloomingdale farmer’s market ever! Over 600 market shoppers snatched up local strawberries, asparagus, mushrooms and lamb. We had outstanding breads, fresh pasta and organic greens. If your in town this weekend stop by for a Big Bear Latte and get your market on! … More Bloomingdale Farmer’s Market this week

ANC5c meeting recap

May 20, 2009

If you want drama, make sure you catch an ANC meeting. I’ll get to the drama in a minute, but first I’ll recap what was relevant to BACA residents, which won’t take long. ANC5C01 ANC5C01 Commissioner Anita Bonds talked about the new stop sign at 3rd/ Bates St. She said it was one of a … More ANC5c meeting recap

Illegal Billboards- Request for Enforcement

May 20, 2009

All please, see t he email back and forth over the billboard issue. I’ve taken out all but official emails. Begin forwarded message: From: James Thompson Date: May 20, 2009 11:51:54 AM EDT To: “Argo, Linda (DCRA)” <linda.argo@dc.gov> Cc: 30 people cc’d Subject: Re: Illegal Billboards- Request for Enforcement Dear Ms Argo, Thank you for … More Illegal Billboards- Request for Enforcement