Bates Area Civic Association

Reminder, have you bought your tickets yet? The 2013 Flower Power Neighboorhood Garden Tour and Reception is coming: 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 … More Neighborhood Garden Tour and Reception

Metro News Release For immediate release: May 27, 2013 Metro rebuilding work May 31-June 2 Buses replace Red Line trains between Woodley Park & Metro Center; trains on other lines every 22 minutes Metro’s multi-year rebuilding effort will continue over the weekend of May 31 through June 2 on all five rail lines. To allow … More Metro rebuilding work May 31-June 2

DC Government to Hold Annual “Truck Touch” Sat., June 15 at RFK, Lot 7 The free, family-friendly event is city’s official summer kick off and offers something for all ages.  The DC Department of Public Works invites you to attend DC’s annual free, citywide “Truck Touch” Saturday, June 15, 2012, from 9 am to 2 … More DC Government to Hold Annual “Truck Touch” Sat., June 15 at RFK, Lot 7

DPW Talks Trash During Online Chat Thurs., May 30, Noon-1:00pm The Department of Public Works Street and Alley Division will address all trash collection issues, including trash can repair inquiries and individual status updates, during its monthly live, online chat Thursday, May 30, 2013, from 12:00-1:00 pm. To participate in the session once it has … More DPW Talks Trash During Online Chat Thurs., May 30, Noon-1:00pm

See this post today from the Greater Greater Washington blog on Mundo Verde Public Charter School (and other schools) receiving a Green Ribbon award from the US Department of Education.  Click on the link below to read the GGW post and see the included images. Mundo Verde is looking to relocate to the JF Cook … More GGW reports that Mundo Verde PCS (in Columbia Heights) received a Green Ribbon award from the US Dept of Education

[MPD-5D] 3rd Annual “Breaking the Silence on Youth Violence” Youth Summit will be held on June 27, 2013 at Friendship Collegiate Academy Public Charter School Greetings 5D Community and Stakeholders: The 3rd Annual “Breaking the Silence on Youth Violence” Youth Summit will be held on June 27, 2013 at Friendship Collegiate Academy Public Charter School, … More 3rd Annual “Breaking the Silence on Youth Violence” Youth Summit

From: “Press, MPD (MPD)” <mpd.press@dc.gov> To: “mpd-5d@yahoogroups.com” <mpd-5d@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, May 23, 2013 12:49 PM Subject: [MPD-5D] FW: Additional Arrest Made and Suspect Sought in the Assault with Intent to Kill in the 1200 Block North Capitol Street, NW Contact: Police Officer Araz Alali (202)727-4383 May 23, 2013 Additional Arrest Made and Suspect Sought in the Assault with Intent to … More MPD: additional arrest made in the 03-11-2013 1200 block North Capitol St NW shooting

This following item is from the April 2013 Fifth District Court report distributed by Monica Veney, 5D Community Outreach Specialist, U.S. Attorney’s Office – District of Columbia: District Man Found Guilty of First-Degree Murder While Armed And Other Charges in Shooting That Killed One Teenager And Wounded Another in Northwest Washington Attack Took Place on Memorial Day of … More man found guilty of First-Degree Murder in 05/30/2011 fatal shooting on the 1400 block of New Jersey Ave NW

The monthly 5D CAC meeting will be held Thursday, May 23rd at 7 PM. Location: 5D Headquarters, 1805 Bladensburg Road, NE, DC 20002 Invited Guests:  DC Superior Court Judge Yvonne Williams                         Councilman Tommy Wells, Chair of the Judiciary Committee                         Councilwoman at Large Anita Bonds                         Council Chair Phil Mendelson Other Agenda Items: Commander … More monthly 5D CAC meeting will be held Thursday, May 23rd at 7 PM