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DC Gov’t Text Alerts https://textalert.ema.dc.gov/index.php?CCheck=1   The Alert DC system provides rapid text notification and update information during a major crisis or emergency. This system delivers important emergency alerts, notifications and updates on a range of devices including your: e-mail account [work, home, other] cell phone pager, BlackBerry wireless PDA Metro Transit Alerts http://www.wmata.com/rider_tools/ealerts/ MetroAlerts can … More Stay Informed. Local & Federal Gov’t Social Media & Text Alert Resources

Now is the time to RSVP if you have not already signed up! Join us next Thursday for NoMa Showcase, the annual meeting of the NoMa BID! This classy cocktail event will connect hundreds of commercial real estate professionals, city officials, residents, office employees, developers, and NoMa stakeholders for a night of celebration and networking. Details: … More NoMa BID Annual Meeting: Thursday, April 19

DC311 FREE SMARTPHONE APP OFFERS ALTERNATIVE METHOD TO REPORTING SERVICE REQUESTS On April 11, 2012, Mayor Vincent C. Gray announced the official launch of the District’s new DC311 smartphone app. This free download allows citizens to report service requests from their iPhone or Android mobile devices. Currently, there are over 80 different service requests to … More DC311 FREE SMARTPHONE APP

MEDIA ADVISORY April 13, 2012                                                                            For further information contact Estell Lloyd at elloyd@dccouncil.us 202-724-8035   Rev. Al Sharpton, Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Rev. Joel Osteen & Dick Gregory Confirmed for DC Emancipation Day 150th Anniversary Prayer Breakfast Willard Hotel Monday, April 16th @ 8:00 AM followed by Parade @ 11:00 AM  (Washington, D.C.) … More DC Emancipation Day Media Advisory

It seems that the “Advisory Neighborhood Commissions Boundaries Emergency Act of 2012” will provide the new Single Member District boundaries.  These boundaries shall go into effect by the time of the November 6, 2012 general election. View Map Read the act

DCist reports “Four Medical Marijuana Dispensaries Make First Cut” — one of which is in Truxton Circle at 1334 North Capitol Street NW. “Of the 17 applicants vying for five dispensary licenses, only four met the basic threshold set by city rules during a first review. Their applications will next be forwarded to the ANCs … More medical marijuana dispensary at 1334 N. Cap St NW makes first cut

DPW To Observe Emancipation Day, Mon., April 16 DPW will enforce morning, afternoon rush hour restrictions. Sanitation services will be suspended for the day. The DC Department of Public Works will observe Emancipation Day, Monday, April 16; however, rush-hour parking restrictions will be enforced. Vehicles violating these restrictions will be ticketed and towed. Other parking … More DPW To Observe Emancipation Day, Mon., April 16

In lieu of a post this week (blame the day job), I wanted to spotlight a slew of upcoming events. It’s a great time to be an art fan in the Bates/Truxton neighborhood. Also, by show of comments, would there be an audience for a more thorough run-down of specials/events at neighborhood businesses in this … More Local Events Not to Miss

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, April 10, 2012 Media Contact: Monica Hernandez – 202-671-2261, monica.hernandez@dc.gov ***TRAFFIC ADVISORY*** Temporary Overnight Lane Restrictions for New York Avenue, NE Set to Start at 8 pm Tonight  (Washington, D.C.) New York Avenue, NE will be temporarily restricted to one lane in each direction between North Capitol Street and First Street, … More NY Avenue Lane Restrictions Tuesday/Wednesday Nights

A Free Educational Program  DATE:           Saturday, April 21, 2012                 TIME:            8:30 – 11:30 am       LOCATION:  Washington Cancer Institute at MedStar Washington Hospital Center Siegel Auditorium – C1221 110 Irving Street, NW  Leslie Smith, RN, AOCNS, Oncology Clinical Educator will discuss the most current innovations occurring in Oncology including the newest cancer therapies available, and … More Frankly Speaking About Cancer Treatment