North Capitol Main Street: Save the date! Saturday, 3-31-2012

From: North Capitol Main Street <info@ncmsinc.org> Sent: Saturday, March 10, 2012 4:55 PM Subject: YOU’LL WANT TO SAVE THIS DATE Having trouble viewing this email? Click here RESIDENTS OF BLOOMIGDALE, ECKINGTON  & TRUXTON CIRCLE . . . SAVE THE DATE!  Something’s up at NCMS. At NCMS we have been quietly working behind the scenes to … More North Capitol Main Street: Save the date! Saturday, 3-31-2012

concerns about the just-opened Florida Avenue Park

I am posting this message from a T Street NW resident: From: Faye Sent: Sunday, February 26, 2012 3:18 PM Subject: New Fla Ave Park My husband and I took our toddlers to the new Florida Avenue park yesterday afternoon. On a positive note, the park seems nicely-built, clean, and interesting to the kiddos. It … More concerns about the just-opened Florida Avenue Park

WAMU: 52 O Street Studios –> youth hostel

Listen to this WAMU Metro Connections story on the future of the 52 O Street Studios:                                                                      http://wamu.org/programs/metro_connection/12/02/03/district_artists_fear_loss_of_homes_livelihood “This past summer, Metro Connection visited 52 O Street: a Northwest D.C. building that’s long been committed to providing affordable housing and work space for Washington’s artists. Now these artists are fearing some major changes, as the … More WAMU: 52 O Street Studios –> youth hostel

Wal-Mart project just south of Bates – groundbreaking in Spring

rendering of the Wal-Mart nearest Bates Check out the DC Metro Urban Diary (DC MUD) blog which has just posted an update on the closest Wal-Mart to the Bates area — 801 New Jersey Avenue NW, at the corner of New Jersey, 1st & H Streets NW. 801 New Jersey Ave Walmart Set To Break … More Wal-Mart project just south of Bates – groundbreaking in Spring

Ward 5 candidates forum on Tues, 1-24-2012

Lace Lounge logo See this message from Edgewood resident Tim Clark: Straight Up Politics: A space for residents to have blunt conversations about ward 5 and city politics. As ward 5 looks to elect new leadership, it`s important that voters have an opportunity to vet each candidate and make an informed decision at the polls. … More Ward 5 candidates forum on Tues, 1-24-2012

City Paper wants to hear your pop-up stories

Washington City Paper Housing Complex reporter Lydia DePillis is soliciting stories on pop-ups. Contact her if you are passionate about pop-ups — or even if you`re not! Tell Me Your Pop-Up Stories Posted by Lydia DePillis on Jan. 10, 2012 at 9:14 am One thing I`ve noticed after a couple years of watching neighborhood blogs … More City Paper wants to hear your pop-up stories

Kwame: special ANC 5C meeting at CAPCS this Tuesday

DC Council Chair Kwame Brown sent out an e-newsletter this evening. One item in his e-newsletter reports on a special ANC 5C meeting this Tuesday at CAPCS, 1400 1st St NW, on ” ongoing legislative activities.” Ensuring Continued Service to Ward 5 Residents We ended our week on a somber note with the resignation of … More Kwame: special ANC 5C meeting at CAPCS this Tuesday