The Florida and First St Park was closed for scheduled renovations. The contractor is in the process of securing all the city permits to begin demolition and reconstruction. The attached meeting announcement flyer contains the new proposed composition of the park.  There is an important community meeting scheduled to be held on Monday August 15, … More Florida Ave Park Meeting – Aug 15

Don’t worry, watch the video on YouTube and make sure you join the fun next year. Thank you Doug Murphy for volunteering to shoot the video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uMsj_xKtfA We had a wonderful turnout from our neighborhood, Bloomingdale, Hanover and through different areas in Ward 5. Of course Chief Cathy Lanier and the Mayor were at hand … More Did You Miss National Nigth Out?

The 3rd Annual North Capitol Main Street Art Walk was a total success on Saturday, August 6th. This year’s art walk included a block party at the unit block of T St NW sponsored by Rustic Tavern. Many artists (including some of our neighbors pictured below).  The Art Walk consisted of artists displaying and selling … More 3rd Annual Art Walk – A Total Success

NortonsJobFairFlyer_080911_Conv Center MUST BRING DC PICTURE ID/PROOF OF RESIDENCY, such as Driver’s license, Non–Drivers Photo ID, Voter Registration Card, Pay Stub, Utility Bill, or Lease. COPIES OF YOUR RESUME RECOMMENDED * REMEMBER TO DRESS FOR SUCCESS!!! Washington Convention Center-Hall C 801 Mount Vernon Place, NW (Use Main Entrance at the Corner of 7th and L … More Congresswoman Norton’s 14th Annual Job Fair

The construction project still moving forward however. This is just the “ceremonial” portion of the project. From: Thomas, Carl D. (EOM) [mailto:carl.thomas@dc.gov] Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2011 4:28 PM Subject: RE: Florida Ave. Park Groundbreaking Aug. 4th  Good Afternoon Ward 5, I am saddened to announce the groundbreaking for FloridaAvenuePark will be postponed. Further information … More Groundbreaking for Florida Ave Park with Mayor Gray Postponed

Thursday, August 4, 2011 First New Hope Baptist Church 7:00pm -9:00pm 1818 3rdStreet NW   EMERGENCY PUBLIC MEETING  Notice & Agenda  This is to provide notice that ANC 5C will hold a Special Emergency Meeting Thursday, August 4, 2011. The following items will be discussed: 3rd Quarter Financial Report  Status of Documents\Submission Consider Emergency Funding … More Notice of Emergency ANC Meeting to Discuss Liquor License for The Fire House

Our appreciation to Metropolitan Police, Mayor’s Liaison’s Office and Council Member’s office for their support. The Citizens Advisory Council, Hanover and Bates Area Civic Association made this National Night Out one of the best. It was great to see civic leaders, our ANCs, Mayor, Chief of Police, Police Commander, and many of our neighbors come … More National Night Out a Totally Amazing Community Event

From: MPD-5D@yahoogroups.com [mailto:MPD-5D@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Lanier, Cathy (MPD) Sent: Monday, August 01, 2011 8:56 PM To: MPD-5D@yahoogroups.com Subject: [MPD-5D] To the Best City in the World! Importance: High     Good evening,  I would like to take a moment to thank fellow members of the community for your ongoing partnerships with the Metropolitan Police … More Message from Chief Cathy Lanier

Monday, August 1 at 7p at Mt.SinaiBaptistChurch (3rd and Q St NW). BACA Social – Dessert and Soft Drinks to announce the 2011 Flower Power Winners and Runner Ups. Come meet the owners of those great yards and gardens and meet some of our great neighbors. There will not be a structured BACA meeting this … More Join in All the Neighborhood Fun

From: MPD-5D@yahoogroups.com [mailto:MPD-5D@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of John Ayala Sent: Saturday, July 30, 2011 1:01 PM To: MPD-5D@yahoogroups.com Subject: [MPD-5D] Guardian Angels Requested for 1st and O Streets, NW  Good Afternoon, I’m starting to see some interest in a patrol around First and O Streets, NW. I would be more than happy to start a Guardian … More Want to Be An Angel?