Happy New Year

The Bates Area Civic Association wishes you and your loved ones a happy and safe New Year. We look forward to the work ahead in 2013 for the continued improvement of our neighborhood.

recent DCRA building permits for the Bates area

This info is from data.dc.gov Data Catalog FULL_ADDRESS DESC_OF_WORK PERMIT_APPLICANT OWNER_NAME 33 HANOVER PL NW JULIAS W. WRIGHT TEMNIT AFEWORK 306 P ST NW JOHN A TRAYLOR PATRICK BELMAR 203 BATES ST NW NA NA NA 1711 LINCOLN RD NE JERONE  SCOTT BRIAN R BROWN 221 FLORIDA AVE NW JERONE  SCOTT LOUISE D BROWN 9 … More recent DCRA building permits for the Bates area

National Symphony Orchestra “In Your Neighborhood”

Dear Friends, Please help spread the word about the National Symphony Orchestra’s week of over 30 free events throughout the U St. Corridor/Howard University/Shaw/Logan Circle, January 8-14, 2014! There are three big events I need your help inviting residents and community constituents to attend: Ø  Tue, Jan 8, 7:30pm ~ Opening Event at the Howard … More National Symphony Orchestra “In Your Neighborhood”

1334 North Capitol St NW medical marijuana dispensary obtains occupancy documents

The medical marijuana dispensary planned for 1334 North Capitol Street NW in the Bates area is mentioned in this Washington Times article.  You can click on the link to read the entire article. First marijuana growers in D.C. clear regulatory hurdles Documents put city one stop closer to legal medical use By Tom Howell Jr. … More 1334 North Capitol St NW medical marijuana dispensary obtains occupancy documents

Neighbor’s Work Exhibited at Smithsonian Museum

From: Jason Miccolo Johnson Message: The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) has acquired 50 16″ x 20″ black & white photographs from the book Soul Sanctuary: Images of the African American Worship Experience by award winning photographer Jason Miccolo Johnson.    “As director of NMAAHC,” said Lonnie Bunch, “I cannot … More Neighbor’s Work Exhibited at Smithsonian Museum

DC Gov’t Will Be Closed Mon., Dec. 24; However, DPW Will Make Trash, Recycling and Bulk Collections

DC Gov’t Will Be Closed Mon., Dec. 24; However, DPW Will Make Trash, Recycling and Bulk Collections DPW Will Not Enforce Parking Regulations on Christmas Eve The Department of Public Works announced today that while DC government will be closed Christmas Eve, Monday, December 24, trash, recycling and bulk collections will be made that day. … More DC Gov’t Will Be Closed Mon., Dec. 24; However, DPW Will Make Trash, Recycling and Bulk Collections

Mayor Gray Announces Emergency Rulemaking to Raise Speed Limit on Additional District Roadways

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, December 17, 2012 Media Contact: John Lisle at 202.671.2004, john.lisle@dc.gov  Mayor Gray Announces Emergency Rulemaking to Raise Speed Limit on Additional District Roadways (WASHINGTON, D.C.) – Mayor Vincent C. Gray today announced that he has ordered an emergency rulemaking to permit the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) to raise the speed … More Mayor Gray Announces Emergency Rulemaking to Raise Speed Limit on Additional District Roadways

MPD Announces the Calendar Year to Date Citywide Crime Statistics is Now Available

MPD Announces the Calendar Year to Date Citywide Crime Statistics is Now Available  Beginning Tuesday, December 18, 2012, MPD will publish our calendar year to date, citywide crime statistics, on our Department’s “Crime and Statistics” webpage (http://mpdc.dc.gov/statistics). These statistics will allow everyone to compare this year’s citywide crime statistics to those from the same period … More MPD Announces the Calendar Year to Date Citywide Crime Statistics is Now Available