No New Billboards in D.C.!
February 17, 2010
If you’re against the proliferation of new billboards in D.C., please sign this petition: http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/2436/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=2120
Author: shawbillboardblight
Films at the National Gallery
February 3, 2010
FEBRUARY 2010 NGA ART FILMS & EVENTS
Local Films by Local Filmmakers
January 16, 2010
1. DC premiere of Law & Disorder http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6ZbYbJaV1c&fmt=18 January 21, 7:00 PM – 2010 E Street Cinema’s 555 11th St, NW Washington DC 20004 (entrance is located on E St between 11th & 12th Street) “Law & Disorder” was named the 2009 Pare Lorentz International Film Festival “WINNER” for “BEST FEATURE FILM” To purchase your … More Local Films by Local Filmmakers
Bye Bye Billboards! The P Street Billboards finally come down.
December 15, 2009
Thanks to the hard work of DCRA Director Linda Argo, the Office of the Attorney General, and all our dedicated community representatives and leaders, the four P Street billboards came down this morning. It was a beautiful sight to see. Click on the links below for video! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ua_v8cGG2NM http://www.shawbillboardblight.org/billboard-removal1.MOV http://www.shawbillboardblight.org/billboard-removal2.MOV
Emergency Billboard Legislation Issued
December 12, 2009
From DCRA Director, Linda Argo. She notes there is a 30-day comment period, so neighbors, please review the attached PDF (link below) and make your comments known on this blog or via email to helder.gil@dc.gov by Jan 1, 2010 DCRA Emergency and Proposed Rulemaking (12A DCMR 3107 – Billboards) ===== On December 2nd, DCRA issued … More Emergency Billboard Legislation Issued
Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe Posada Celebration & Fundraiser
December 5, 2009
From the Norwood Tenant Association on N and 14th Street, NW We are getting ready for our cultural celebration dedicated to La Virgen de Guadalupe. The posada will take place on Saturday, December 12 from 6:00-9:00pm at the National City Christian Church (5 Thomas Cir NW) in Washington DC. We will commemorate the Day of … More Day of the Virgin of Guadalupe Posada Celebration & Fundraiser
Billboards make the news again
November 30, 2009
D.C. Billboard Battle Takes Odd Turn By: MICHAEL NEIBAUER Examiner Staff Writer November 26, 2009 A D.C. agency’s attempt to wipe out four billboards in the Shaw area that it considers illegal has taken an ironic twist: Another D.C. agency recently bought space on one to advertise its programs. The Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs … More Billboards make the news again
Bad, Bad, Billboard Company – More illegal activity
November 19, 2009
Clear Channel Outdoor, the operators of the P St billboards, broke even more laws on their most recent visit to the lot. #1: Parking in a Bus Zone #2: Public Urination #3: Maintaining a billboard without a permit Not to mention aggressive behavior towards this blogger when I took their photos.
Billboard Graffiti Growing – Help make request for removal
November 17, 2009
Well folks, the billboards are still there, and now the graffiti’s back in full force. Please help get the word to DCRA that it must be cleaned up. To make a DCRA “Service Request” for the removal of the graffiti, call 311 or visit this web address: http://311.dc.gov/cwi/citizenweb/ui/citizenwebintake.aspx Select “Graffiti Removal” and use the physical address DCRA … More Billboard Graffiti Growing – Help make request for removal
Next Billboard Hearing: Nov 6th @ 10:30 AM
October 28, 2009
Email from DCRA Director, Linda Argo, on October 28th: “Thank you for the interest and support shown by you and the other community members who took the time to attend and participate in last Wednesday’s TRO hearing in Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc. v. District of Columbia (Civ. No. 7776-09). A status hearing to schedule a … More Next Billboard Hearing: Nov 6th @ 10:30 AM
Bates Area Civic Association 