Local non-profit seeks a member of our community to serve on its Board of Directors. The ideal candidate would possess some of the following qualifications: An active member of the community expert in real estate, construction, small business, law, etc. interested in women’s issues. If interested, please contact: Marilyn Kresky-Wolff  Email marilyn @openarmshousing.org or call … More Open Arms Seeks a Board Member

*** PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE*** DDOT Seeking Public Input on Parking in the District All Who Live, Work or Visit in the District Are Encouraged to Participate (Washington, D.C.) The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is hosting a series of community conversations, called Parking Think Tanks, to gauge the state of parking and to solicit public … More DDOT Seeking Public Input on Parking in the District

If you were not at the Florida Avenue Park Friday evening, you missed a great community event. The evening was a cool evening, MPD provided fresh pop corn and ice cones. The Bates Area Civic Association provided snacks: juices, cold water, cookies, chips, nuts and pudding. On the big screen, a great family movie, Enchanted … More Friday Night Movie Night – Just AWESOME

Saturday, August 25th From 4pm – 6pm Location: Florida Avenue Park (First and Florida Ave NW) Join North Capitol Main Street Local Business Promotion Come enjoy Live music Free food from our local businesses such as: Revive Catering Bacios Pizza Rustic Tavern Big Bear Café Uncle Chips Cookies Café

Don’t forget, Friday, August 17th at 8pm (7:30pm to volunteer with clean up and enjoy some free snacks and refreshments) is Movie Night at The Florida Avenue Park. Tonight’s movie is: Sponsored by: 5th District Police Department, Friends of the Park, Bates and Bloomingdale Civic Associations.

The Baltimore City Police Department is investigating a double shooting that resulted in the death of one victim and the critical wounding of the second. Both victim’s were respected members of Baltimore’s gay community. It has come to my attention that ties or relationship may exist between the DC and Baltimore LGBTQA communities. It is … More [MPD-5D] Alert from Baltimore City Police (5D)

**TRAFFIC ADVISORY*** Single Lane Conditions Planned for Eastbound New York Avenue Between Florida Avenue and Penn Street – Saturday, August 18 (Washington, D.C.) As part of the New York Avenue Bridge Rehabilitation Project motorists will encounter a single lane condition on eastbound (outbound) New York Avenue, NE between Florida Avenue and Penn Street from 7 … More **TRAFFIC ADVISORY***

(Washington, D.C.) The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) mailed out more than 71,000 new visitor passes during the month of July, through the Visitor Parking Pass (VPP) program. The new passes are valid through September 30, 2013. The Visitor Parking Pass (VPP) program is designed to allow guests of District residents to park for more … More Visitor Parking Pass Program Update

Join us on Thursday, August 16 for a concert on the rooftop patio of Todd Gray’s Watershed in the Hilton Garden Inn (1225 First Street, NE). Enjoy Happy Hour drink and appetizer specials from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.! We are bringing back one of NoMa’s favorites, “Jimi Smooth & the Hittime” to get you … More Rhythm in NoMa: A rooftop concert and Happy Hour

Reminder, the elections of new BACA Officers will be held on Monday, September 10th at the regularly scheduled BACA meetings. BACA is currently accepting nominations for the following positions: President Vice President Recording Secretary Treasurer At Large Representatives You may submit a nomination to a member of the Nominating Committee at email address: bacanominations2012@yahoo.com Jon … More Reminder BACA Officers Elections to be Held Monday, September 10th