On Thursday, June 16, 2011, at two different ANC meetings, I was able to attend both meetings (arrived 45 minutes late to the second one) and here is the update.  Meeting 1 – The 5C ANC Economic Development Committee reviewed and discussed the plans for redevelopment of the M.M. Washington School into an 82 unit … More 2 Major Development Projects Discussed by 5C ANC

During the PSA 501  meeting on Wednesday, June 15, Sergeant John Durrough announced that the area from P ST NW south to N ST NW and from First ST NW east to N. Capitol ST NW is designated as a Drug Free Zone from June 15 – June 20th.  What does a drug free zone … More MPD Implements Drug Free Zone

Neighbors, the Tuesday and Thursday Community Walks continue. The Walking Group meets at 7pm at the corner of P and First St. NW. The walk includes the boundaries of our Single Member District and takes about 45 minutes.  On Thursday, June 16th, the walk will be followed by dinner at Beau Thai Restaurant onQ ST … More Neighborhood Walk and Dinner Afterwards

      Flower Power 2011 walk and reception, June 25 Friends and Neighbors, It is time to enjoy the warmth and wonderful plants, flowers and colors of our Nation’s Capital. We invite you to be a part of our neighborhood garden walk and reception.  During the neighborhood walk, you will see some of the best … More Flower Power 2011 Is Here…. Get Your Flower On…

Developers of the M.M. Washington Building have filed an application to declare theM.M.WashingtonBuildingas a historic landmark. A hearing on this application has been scheduled. If you would like a copy of the application, please contact Geovani A. Bonilla. HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEW BOARD MEETING June 30, 2011 441 4th Street NW, Room 220 South, 1:00 p.m. … More M.M. Washington To Be Declared a Historic Landmark

YouthOutreachAnti-ViolenceSummit Calling all youth between the ages of 13 to 18 years old! The U.S. Attorney’s Office East of the River Community Prosecution Team want YOU to participate in an interactive youth summit entitled “Breaking the Silence on Youth Violence”. The goal of this summit is to “deal with the real” and address the senseless … More Youth Outreach Anti-Violence Summit Program

This is the latest information on the renovations of the Florida and First ST Park.  I will continue to update you as I receive this information.   From: Stanley, Jackie (DPR) [mailto:jackie.stanley@dc.gov] Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2011 2:51 PM To: Geovani A Bonilla Subject: RE: Information Request    Good Afternoon Mr. Bonilla,    I hope … More Department of Parks and Recreation Makes Progress on Florida Ave/First Park

A neighbor from Bates helps another neighbor dig through the tough terraine. Not only was it temperature hot, but it was fantastic seeing active Civic Association members from Florida Avenue, New Jersey Avenue, 4th ST, 3rd ST, Bates, Q ST, P ST and First ST come out and beautify our tree boxes.  The Bates Area … More Neighborhood Rose Planting Was HOT!!!