Personally, I think the city struggled through this storm, but didn’t do a terrible job, given that it hasn’t faced anything like it in a 100 years. I’m interested to get comments on what neighbors think about how Mayor Fenty comes across in this interview and if you must, also your take on how he … More Mayor Fenty talks snow, metro on Face the Nation
We protested this loudly beginning in June (see prior posts here, here, here, here, here, here. and here). I hadn’t heard anything in a while, so I posed the question to the ANC Rep from 5c02, Sylvia Pinkney, as this is where the school sits. Here’s her response: At my request, ANC 5C forwarded … More What about the JF Cooke School?
The owner of the newly renovated property at the corner of 3rd and P St is looking for a leaser. Remember that he spoke to the BACA back in August about his plans. He wants to get something in there that the neighborhood would enjoy. It seems for now that his rumored plans for a … More Old Bates Market renovated and ready, but for what?
Thanks to MH, who posted this to the BACA Facebook page. Sorry I’m getting around late to seeing it! Remember talk about a Thai restaurant at NJ Ave and R? That’s more like Shaw than Bloomingdale, but anyway read on: Washington Business Journal: Beau Thai to Bloomingdale?.
From 4th St. Neighbor Ilyssa: I just read an interesting book, “Let’s Get Free A Hip-Hop Theory of Justice” by Paul Butler. He is now a professor at GW but was a Prosecutor in DC. I think it brings up some pertinent issues about the criminal justice system and there are things that I think … More Book Rec: “Hip Hop Theory of Justice”
From: Williams, Courtney (DCOA) Sent: Friday, February 12, 2010 12:51 PM To: OOA – Office of Aging All (DCOA) Subject: FW: structual damages help We have been receiving calls about roof collapse from seniors due to the snow. I have developed some possible resources that I am aware of that may assist seniors and others. … More Resources if you have structural damage after snows
1st photo: Bates St (btwn 1st & N Cap) 2nd photo: tree fell on parked car along Bates 3rd -6th photo: day after/clean up pics 7th photo: snow fall count 8th photo: in front of Big Bear 9th photo: N. Cap & Florida
Neighbors, many thanks to those of you put requests on line, called our civic leaders, and sent emails requesting attention to our streets. Below are the responses from Mayor Fenty’s office as well as from our Council Member. ____________________________________________________________ Good Afternoon all, As Lisa just stated, bobcats are coming to your area. By no means … More City Leaders Respond to Residents’ Requests
Program aims to enhance diversity in health-related graduate school programs. College students who want to skip the mindless low-wage job this summer and learn valuable skills in health research now have a new option. Those from disadvantaged backgrounds who have an interest in health-related careers are eligible to apply for a summer health research training … More 10-Week Summer Internships in Health Research at Rutgers
BACA Neighbors, it goes without saying that our area has received nearly no resources from DC Government to clear our streets (compared to other DC neighborhoods). Below are some ways that you can make a difference. If all of us call, make an online request and have our voices heard, believe me those that are … More Fastest Way to Report Streets Needing to be Plowed
Bates Area Civic Association 