The McMillan Advisory Group Meeting Thursday, June 21st, 2012 – 7PM – 8:30PM All Nations Baptist Church 2001 North Capitol St NE  Discussion: The Master Plan as it relates to the Community Benefit Agreement inclusive of the size and location of Park & Recreation Center (swimming pool, activity, fitness, & meeting rooms); Community Surveys  For … More The McMillan Advisory Group Meeting

My First Week Dear Ward 5 Residents, It has been a busy two weeks since my swearing-in ceremony on Wednesday, May 30th. This newsletter will give residents of Ward 5 an opportunity to be up-dated and kept apprised of the issues impacting Ward 5. I look forward to receiving your feedback and working together in … More Councilmember Kenyan R. McDuffie Newsletter

Built in 1909, this iconic D.C. all-brick rowhouse carries a turn-of-the-century memory through a city neighborhood in the midst of rejuvenation.  83 P Street, NW, Washington, D.C. Situated in the neighborhood of Old City or Truxton Circle, a block west of North Capital Street in the unit (or first) block of P Street, NW, this … More House for Rent

Neighbors, it is time to nominate your garden or your neighbors gardens as the BEST in the neighborhood for our Flower Power Garden Walk. Flower Power 2012 The Bates Area Civic Association is sponsoring Flower Power 2012 – a beautification program for our neighborhood.  Awards will be given for the beautification of residences.  Areas that … More Looking for Flower Power Nominations

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 gardening in our community and experience the different styles and … More FLOWER POWER 2012 WALK AND RECEPTION, SATURDAY, JUNE 23

If you would like a tree planted in any tree box call 311 before this Friday, June 15, 2012, please submit your request now. June 15  is the LAST day to request a tree and have it planted this fall or spring. If you know any spot in the neighborhood that should have a tree, … More TREE BOX PLANTING REQUESTS

The H Street Country Club gets “all dolled up” for a benefit supporting The Perry Center. Donate $10 and receive a free round of mini-golf, plus discounts on Margaritas until 10 PM. And, for one night only your favorite H Street bartenders are dressing up in drag to raise funds for Perry. See you Friday … More Join Us for a Fun Night on H St this Friday Evening.

http://www.letsmove.gov/kids-state-dinner?utm_source=email164&utm_medium=graphic&utm_campaign=kidsdinner A “State Dinner” just for kids Calling all kid chefs: Here’s your chance to share your favorite delicious and nutritious lunch recipe with First Lady Michelle Obama. Let’s Move!, the First Lady’s initiative to solve the problem of childhood obesity within a generation, is looking for parents or legal guardians of creative kid chefs … More White House Contest

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, June 11, 2012 Media Contact: Monica Hernandez, 202-671-2261, monica.hernandez@dc.gov  Construction Activity Schedule for the U Street NW Streetscape Project (Washington, D.C.) Today the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) began the construction activities for the U Street NW Streetscape Project. The project area includes a 0.4 mile segment U Street, NW between … More Will U Street Construction Create More P St Traffic?

At the last Bates Area Civic Association’s Meeting, Ms. Jennifer Ragins presented high lights of her research on the history of our neighborhood dating back to the Civil War. For those of you that missed her presentation or wish to read more details, please see the handout that was provide. Thank you Ms. Ragins for … More Get to Know Our Neighborhood’s Rich History