More Redistricting Information
March 29, 2011
The council has setup a page at http://dccouncil.us/redistricting2011 describing the redistricting process and subcommittee.
DPW Online Chat – March 30, on Grafitti Removal
March 28, 2011
Have you seen more instances of graffiti around the District of Columbia or in your neighborhood? Has your home ever been tagged with graffiti? Are you familiar with DPW’s free graffiti abatement program and other initiatives to help property owners clean up graffiti? Are you a business that gets repeatedly tagged with graffiti and looking … More DPW Online Chat – March 30, on Grafitti Removal
Mini Market on North Cap @ P
March 28, 2011
Visited “Tiffany Mimi Market” this weekend. It’s a nice space with a friendly staff and a good mix of basic groceries you’d find in a mini-market. They also have coffee. Their hours are listed as 5:30 AM to 10 PM, Monday through Saturday, and 5:30 AM through 9:00 PM on Sunday, although I stopped by … More Mini Market on North Cap @ P
Chief Lanier at next BACA Meeting-Apr 4
March 27, 2011
Monday, April 4, 2011 Meeting Agenda 7 PM, Mt. Sinai Church 1615 3rd ST NW MPD And Community Partnership Special Guest Chief Lanier Shares MPDs Crime Fighting Initiatives I. Meeting Called to Order Geovani Bonilla, President II. Officers and Committee Updates a. Vice President Miles Holloman b. Secretary Tracena Leake c. Treasurer Margaret Stevens 7:15 … More Chief Lanier at next BACA Meeting-Apr 4
Voluntary agreements w liquor stores
March 27, 2011
At neighborhood meetings there are constant complaints about loitering and other issues with liquor sotres int the neighborhood. Most of these stores signed agreements with the community prior to getting their liquor licenses. In these they agreed to work with the community on specific issues should they arise. For example, Sunset and Johnson Liquor Store, … More Voluntary agreements w liquor stores
Redistricting game begins
March 27, 2011
Since Ward 5 is too small, I doubt the BACA area will be moved, but who knows? I snagged this post from the Shaw list serv. The website application allowing everyone to redistrict themselves is very cool. Check it it out: On Friday, the Census Bureau released its detailed population estimates for the District of … More Redistricting game begins
Tell mayor how to balance the budget
March 23, 2011
Mayor Gray Seeks Citizen Input on 2012 Budget with Online Survey DC residents are encouraged to share thoughts on how to balance the budget. The citizen’s survey is another method of community engagement and collaboration. — Mayor Vincent C. Gray
MPD to face budget cuts
March 23, 2011
If you feel that cutting MPD’s budget will hurt the city, jeopardize public safety and undermine the great crime reduction MPD has achieved under Chief Lanier, let our City Council know your thoughts. Email CM Harry Thomas at . CM at Large Phil Mendelson at , CM at Large Michael Brown and Council Chair Kwame … More MPD to face budget cuts
DDOT To Present Transit Development Plan for DC Circulator
March 23, 2011
10-year Plan with Recommended Changes to Existing Service and Proposed Corridors for Future Service will be Presented Thursday, March 31 DDOT will host a public meeting on Thursday, March 31 to present a comprehensive Transit Development Plan for the DC Circulator. The plan will help guide the growth of the DC Circulator over the next … More DDOT To Present Transit Development Plan for DC Circulator
“Shaw’s Tavern” Opening in June @ 520 FL Ave NW
March 23, 2011
From Left for LeDroit: “The restaurant, slated to open in mid-June, will seat 65 – 70 people inside and 15 – 18 people on a sidewalk patio on the 6th Street front. On Florida Avenue near the eastern end of the building, the restaurant will feature a special door just for take-out pizza orders. … More “Shaw’s Tavern” Opening in June @ 520 FL Ave NW
Bates Area Civic Association 