Author: Cary

ANC5C Economic Development Committing Seeking Input

March 3, 2011

The Economic Development Committee of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 5C is seeking input from residents to help develop public policy which will encourage and monitor controlled economic development in the western neighborhoods of Ward 5. If you live in Bloomingdale, Brookland, Eckington, Edgewood, Metropolis View, Pleasant Hill, Stronghold or Truxton Circle, and you have experience or … More ANC5C Economic Development Committing Seeking Input

Massive Marijuana Bust in Bloomingdale

March 2, 2011

From the MPD listserv: Police in the Fifth District uncovered a “massive marijuana farm” inside a Bloomingdale basement on Monday evening, according to a report from the District commander. In an email to the police listserv, Commander Lamar D. Greene reported that an evening burglary reduction unit was conducting their evening patrol when they noticed … More Massive Marijuana Bust in Bloomingdale

Residential Street Sweeping Begins March 1

March 2, 2011

But parking enforcement doesn’t begin until March 21. Please see this note that our ANC Commissioner, Bradley Thomas, forwarded from DPW: Today, March 1, is the first day of the new, expanded residential street sweeping program. In neighborhoods where signs advise motorists of parking restrictions during sweeping hours, parking enforcement will go into effect Monday, … More Residential Street Sweeping Begins March 1

Local Artists Festival this Saturday

March 1, 2011

I invite and encourage you to join us at Saturday’s A.W.E. Festival – a collaboration between the St. George’s Episcopal Church and the local community – to feature “artists, writers, and entertainers” who either reside in or otherwise have deep roots in our neighborhood. The event is going to take place Saturday afternoon, from 2:00 … More Local Artists Festival this Saturday