Gary Imhoff, of The Mail, has a round up of stories comparing mayoral candidates in the upcoming election. He says, “If you haven’t paid attention to the mayor’s race before now … You haven’t missed anything, because this week several major articles have been published that tell you everything you need to know.” I took … More Who’ll get your vote for mayor?
The Coalition for Voter Empowerment (of which the BACA is a coalition partner) is hosting a Meet the Candidates Forum on this coming Wednesday, August 25, 2010, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, in the auditorium of the Community Academy Public Charter School (formerly known as the Armstrong Adult Education Center), 1st and P Streets, … More Meet the candidates – this Wednesday at Armstrong
I saw this message a couple of days ago on Scott Robert’s list from a Bloomingdale resident. I thought it would be great if someone wanted to purchase Ken`s Carry-out at 400 Florida Avenue NW …..maybe a nice wine bar? $249k – 17 days on the market GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO OWN YOUR FREE STANDING SINGLE … More Ken’s Carry Out for Sale
Now, I’m not commenting on Mayor Fenty and the Bates Area Civic Association has taken no political stance on his re-election, but this reference in the Washington City Paper regarding a photo op, when our billboards came down is … hilarious. I’m glad he cared! For the record, there was a press conference with the … More NJ Ave billboards get mention: “Is Fenty a jerk?”
OPEN FOR BUSINESS! THIS IS ACCORDING TO THE Shaw list servs. Can’t wait to try it out. Its FACEBOOK PAGE says: Specializing in authentic Thai cuisine with an emphasis on fresh entrées, Beau Thai Restaurant offers a unique variety of daily dishes and specials for lunch and dinner. Folks are saying it’s delicious! Someone on … More Beau Thai is now
Ward 5 Democrats Straw Poll & Endorsement VOTING TIME: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Delegate to the U.S. House of Representative U.S. Representative Mayor of the District of Columbia Chairman of the Council At-Large Member of the Council Ward 5 Member of the Council Date: Monday, August 23rd, 2010 Place: Michigan Park Christian Church 1600 … More Ward 5 Democrats Straw Poll next Monday
Watch this Australian documentary titled “In the Chocolate City.” One of the people interviewed is Bloomingdale resident and author Natalie Hopkinson. There is a brief clip of Natalie stepping out of her Bloomingdale home and sitting on her front steps. http://www.abc.net.au/foreign/content/2010/s2959326.htm
Phil Mendelson and Harry Thomas are incumbents with very good chances of succeeding themselves. Hence, the more folks who attend to the forum, the stronger will likely be their impression of our interest in and ability to hold them accountable for meeting our needs, should they win. So come out, bring a neighbor and meet … More COVE Meeting Tonight
Washington, DC-Since he was sworn into office in January 2007 and assumed the chairmanship of the Council’s Committee on Libraries, Parks and Recreation, Councilmember Harry “Tommy” Thomas, Jr. has ensured that Ward 5 recreation facilities and parks receive their fair share of capital improvements. Funds for capital projects are allocated each year as part of … More $1.2 Million to Renovate First and Florida Avenue Park
See this message from Jim Berry, President of the Bates Area Civic Association (BACA): COalition for Voter Empowerment INTERVIEW THE CANDIDATES Have you heard about the C.O.V.E Candidate Interviews? Who is C.O.V.E., you say? Well, first, C.O.V.E. is a community of neighborhood civic associations who came together to support the idea of having a forum for … More C.O.V.E. candidates Wednesday night: CM Thomas & CM Mendelson
Bates Area Civic Association 