Author: mrgeovani

President of the Bates Area Civic Association. Through BACA, we promote enhancements to the quality of life in our neighborhood. Public Safetey Committee Chair.

Million Dollar Condos in Truxton Circle

March 30, 2015

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/where-we-live/wp/2015/03/30/1-million-condos-proposed-for-d-c-s-truxton-circle/ Truxton Circle, nestled between booming Bloomingdale and Shaw in Northwest Washington, has been slower to change than its neighbors. The modest rowhouses, smaller than Bloomingdale’s Victorians, change hands quietly, with an occasional gut renovation. The 13 social service agencies packed into the small neighborhood attract a sizable population of homeless and needy citizens to … More Million Dollar Condos in Truxton Circle

From the Mayor

March 9, 2015

March 9, 2015  |  Volume 1, Issue 7 Fellow Washingtonians, I have some exciting news: on Tuesday, March 31st, I will deliver the State of the District Address.  The Address will lay out where we stand on creating a fresh start, highlight our commitment to engagement and integrity and establish how we will create a … More From the Mayor

Happening in NoMA

March 9, 2015

Tomorrow: Nerds in NoMa Don’t put your pocket protector away just yet, because there are still two more ‘Nerds in NoMa‘ events this year! Tomorrow night, stop by The Lobby Project (1200 First Street, NE) for ‘Nerds in NoMa: Next in NoMa,’ to explore exciting future retail development in NoMa. Speakers at ‘Next in NoMa’ include: … More Happening in NoMA

Residential Mechanical Street Sweeping To Resume March 16

March 9, 2015

Residential street sweeping season to continue through October 31.   (Washington, DC)   The Department of Public Works is postponing the start of the residential mechanical street sweeping program to Monday, March 16 because of continuing winter storms and subfreezing temperatures.. This seasonal sanitation program is scheduled to run each year from March 1-October 31 … More Residential Mechanical Street Sweeping To Resume March 16

Practice Law. Promote Justice. Change Lives

March 2, 2015

The UDC David A. Clarke School of Law (UDC-DCSL):  Practice Law.  Promote Justice.  Change Lives The Clinics: The public service-oriented UDC David A. Clarke School of Law (www.law.udc.edu) is the public law school of the nation’s capital.  Unlike most other law schools in America, UDC-DCSL offers students a quality, practical, hands-on program of legal study.  In … More Practice Law. Promote Justice. Change Lives

Lane Closures on I-395 between New York Avenue and Southeast/Southwest Freeway on March 3

March 2, 2015

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, March 2, 2015   Media Contacts Reggie Sanders — (202) 437-0809, reggie.sanders@dc.gov Michelle Phipps-Evans — (202) 497-0124, michelle.phipps-evans@dc.gov   DDOT to Engage in Nighttime Lane Closures on I-395 between New York Avenue and Southeast/Southwest Freeway on March 3 Rolling closures are due to icicle-removal work   (Washington, DC)  The District Department … More Lane Closures on I-395 between New York Avenue and Southeast/Southwest Freeway on March 3

New Start Date: Residential Mechanical Street Sweeping To Resume March 9

February 27, 2015

New Start Date: Residential Mechanical Street Sweeping To Resume March 9, Along With Parking Enforcement Of Street Sweeping Violations  Residential street sweeping season will continue through October 31. The Department of Public Works is postponing the start of the residential mechanical street sweeping program to Monday, March 9 because of long-range forecasts of possible snow … More New Start Date: Residential Mechanical Street Sweeping To Resume March 9

Jason’s YOURS NATURALLY exhibition and talk at Mt. Sinai tomorrow

February 27, 2015

Please join Mt. Sinai Baptist Church for a gallery talk and panel discussion on natural hair Saturday, February 28, 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm, as part of the “YOURS NATURALLY: Beauty That Grows on You” photography exhibition on view at the church until Sunday.  The 13 (20 x 30 inch) color portraits are a portion of … More Jason’s YOURS NATURALLY exhibition and talk at Mt. Sinai tomorrow

*Cold* Emergency Declared

February 13, 2015

*Cold* Emergency Declared District Government Announces Declaration of Cold Emergency to Take Effect This Evening District Agencies Take Action to Protect the Homeless as Frigid Weather is Forecast  Mayor Muriel Bowser has activated the city’s Cold Emergency Plan in anticipation of frigid, dangerous weather beginning Friday, February 13, 2015 through the early morning hours of … More *Cold* Emergency Declared