President of the Bates Area Civic Association. Through BACA, we promote enhancements to the quality of life in our neighborhood. Public Safetey Committee Chair.
EndingJuly15_2010Dear Neighbors, attached are the reported crimes in PSA 501 for the period of June 16 – July 15, 2010. The areas of concern in our neighborhood include: Fist and O ST NW, Unit block of N ST NW, 1500 block of N. Capitol and the unit block of O ST NW. If you have … More Neighborhood Crime Statistics for June 16 – July 15, 2010
Countless people of all ages serve in numerous ways to improve their community every day – volunteering to make the District of Columbia a stronger and better place to live. The Mayor’s Community Service Award is an opportunity for citizens, corporations, government agencies, nonprofits, and faith-based organizations to reward and recognize volunteers for their outstanding … More Mayor’s Community Service Award
Join Metropolitan Police PSA 501 and Neighbors at the monthly PSA Community Meeting, Wednesday, July 21 from 7pm – 8:30pm. The meeting will be held at The Edgewood Recreation Center on 3rd ST NE and Evarts ST N.E. The meeting focus on reviewing crime statistics, reviewing police strategies and neighborhood involvement. I hope to see you … More PSA 501 Community Meeting, Wed. July 21th
Our deepest gratitude to Sgt. Dorrough, Commander Greene, the officers of PSA 501 and Fayette Vaughn-Lee for coordinating and participating in our neighborhood safety walk. 15 neighborhood residents plus 3 police officers participated in the walk from 7pm – 8:30pm. The safety walk included the park at Florida and First ST, 3rd ST, Bates ST, … More Police Neighborhood Safety Walk a Success
Wal-Mart in negotiations to open D.C. store http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/07/02/AR2010070204912_pf.html By Jonathan O’Connell Monday, July 5, 2010; 4 Fresh off a deal with the City of Chicago that will allow Wal-Mart Stores to open more than a dozen locations there, the mega-retailer is closing in on an agreement to open its first store in D.C. Wal-Mart is … More Wal-Mart in negotiations to open D.C. store
Community Partnership and Neighborhood Walk Wednesday July 14th 7:00 PM Florida Avenue and First ST Park Followed by a Walk Around The Neighborhood Enjoy some refreshments Meet the Men and Women of MPD that protect our us and our neighborhood Meet other neighbors Walk a short beat with our … More Metropolitan Police, Bates Area Civic Assoc. & Hanover Civic Assoc.
Council Member introduced a bill on Thursday, June 24th that provides tax incentives for business to either 1) occupy a vacant property on North Capitol Street or 2) make significant improvements to an existing property. In addition the business must be a qualified business, which includes but not all inclusive: art gallery, restaurant (excluding fast … More Bill 18-487, the “Rhode Island Avenue and North Capitol Street Neighborhood Development and Special Tax District of 2009
Dear Neighbors, for weeks MPD has been conducting arrests for unlawful trespassing at the abandoned property at 18 Bates ST NW. The property is also filled with trash that overflows on to the alley and houses rats among other animals. Through a partnership with MDP and Council Member Thomas’ Office, we were able to get … More DCRA Responds to Requests to Board Up Nuisance Property
Does nothing irk you more than seeing someone throw trash on the ground, sometimes just a few steps away from a litter can? Is your block a dumping ground for wrappers and cups due to your proximity to fast food restaurants? Are you concerned about a rise in graffiti in your neighborhood? Help discuss ways … More Live, One-Hour Chat with DC Department of Public Works; Graffiti and Trash
The Department of Public Works announced today that its trash and recycling crews will begin their collections an hour earlier, at 6 am, Tuesday, June 22, and Wednesday, June 23, due to a forecast of 90° and above temperatures and unhealthy air quality. Residents may put their trash and recyclables out for pick-up starting at … More Residential Trash, Recycling Collections to Begin at 6 am Tues., Wed., Due to Heat, Poor Air Quality
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