Flower Power is almost here!  See the list of sponsors for prizes and reception donations! Flower Power 2013 GARDEN walk and reception Hello Friends and Neighbors!  It is once again time to enjoy the warmth and wonderful plants, flowers, and colors of our nation’s capital.  BACA invites you to beautify your yard and be a … More Are You Ready? Save the Date – Flower Power is Saturday, June 15.

Here are flyers for the upcoming ANC Single Member District meeting. Please share with a neighbor to inform ANC-5E constituents of ongoing projects, programs and updates on development in our area.  The tour of the new Dunbar Sr. High School will begin at 5:30pm on June 11th.  Please meet at 1st and O Street NW and wear appropriate shoes … More ANC 5E SMD Monthly Meeting, June 11

To celebrate his first year in office, Councilmember McDuffie would like to invite all Ward 5 residents to join him on Tuesday, June 25th, for his State of the Ward Address. The event will be an opportunity for the community to come together to reflect on the many accomplishments we have seen throughout Ward 5, … More Reminder: Councilmember McDuffie Invites Residents to His State of the Ward Address

Ward 5 Nats Night Out Baseball Season is here! A trip to the ballpark is the perfect way to spend a summer afternoon. Please join Councilmember McDuffie for the Second Annual Ward 5 NATS NIGHT OUT taking place at Nationals Ball Park on Sunday, July 7th, beginning at 1:35 p.m. If you would like to … More Free Nats Tickets: Ward 5 Night Out with the Nats

June 24th, the Ward 5 Democrats will be holding elections.  The elections will be held at North Michigan Park Christian Church- at the corner of Taylor Street and South Dakota Avenue NE; from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Ward 5 Democrats are the elected body which represents the common core values associated with being a … More Ward 5 Democrats Officers Election

Princess Bride is playing at NoMa Summer Screen on Wednesday, June 5. Inconceivable?! No, this is happening. Come out to the Loree Grand Field at Second and L Streets, NE to connect with friends, coworkers, and family under the stars. Bring a picnic, cooler, Frisbee, blanket, and your friendly (leashed) dog. As you wish, TaKorean, … More Princess Bride at NoMa Summer Screen

MID CITY EAST INITIATIVE: JUNE OUTREACH   The Mid City East Initiative is a joint effort of the Office of Planning (OP) and District Department of Transportation (DDOT) to holistically plan for transportation, commercial revitalization, redevelopment, historic resources, sustainability and parks and open space. We are currently in the existing conditions phase and will be … More Small Area Plan: Mid City East Initiative: Meetings in June

***TRAFFIC ADVISORY***  Street Closures for Weekend Events (Washington D.C.) The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) has provided the following information about scheduled street closures for multiple events that are scheduled to be held on Saturday, June 8, 2013. Capital Pride Parade This event will begin at 4:30 p.m. and will conclude at approximately 7:30 p.m. The … More Street Closures for Weekend Events

Mayor Gray used his weekly radio address this week to describe legislation he is sending to the D.C. Council that would build on the District’s education reforms in a number of ways — including providing the Chancellor of the D.C. Public Schools (DCPS) with the power to authorize charter schools within the DCPS system. The … More In Weekly Radio Address, Mayor Gray Proposes Plans to Speed Reform of Public Education; Bill Would Expand Chartering Authority, Provide Additional Tools