… (last post and then I swear i’m on vacation)… What is going on with the ANEC Annex lot of empty buildings on the southwest corner of NJ and P St? It just got new asphalt laid by the city. But isn’t that a private lot? The buildings look much more haggard now that … More Speaking of concrete…
I got the following email from Martin, who seeks support for a dog park on the currently concrete lot near Bundy Field, near 5th and P St. This is not the field, but the currently gated parking lot. My guess is that it is in line with the city’s Green initiatives to do away with … More Support a dog park near Bundy field
I encourage the several neighbors who are contributors to this blog to pick up the wand while I’m out on travel!
Olivia on P St has three kittens that need adopting: There are 3 available kittens living in my back yard. One was already adopted by a friend of mine and the kitten tested negative on all cat-borne illnesses. The kittens are used to humans and do very well with other cats (based on my friend’s … More Free kittens
NOMA summer screen is a free, weekly, outdoor, film series, featuring BBQ, music by Fatback and a huge movie screen. This year’s theme is Music in Pictures, narratives and documentaries about bands and musicians. Come, bring blankets, lawn chairs, coolers and enjoy great films under the stars. Wednesday June 10 the film is “No Direction … More Dylan flick is first film in NOMA Summer Screen
The mayor announced today the kick off on construction of the segment of the bike trail that will go from Catholic University to Union Stations. Info about the Metropolitan Branch Trail. The Metropolitan Branch Trail (MBT) is a proposed 8-mile multi-use trail that runs from Silver Spring in Maryland to Union Station in the District … More Construction starts in Eckington on MBT bike trail
I was actually at the farm (at Gage Eckington the day they were filming). See the video here or the blog entry here. (I tried but could not embed the link)
Casey Trees has a community tree planting grant that neighborhoods can apply for. The grant deadline is June 15. Are folks in our neighborhood interested in this? email me if so, and if there’s enough interest I’ll consider spearheading writing the application. Applicants must: – Propose locations for a minimum of ten (10) trees – … More Neighborhood Tree Planting grant
Finally, after a couple of years of vacantness, work has begun on the store at 3rd and P St NW. These photos show the inside and there are some not easily visible workers in there surrounded by the dust from the jackhammering. I talked to the contractors this morning and they said the work would … More Work begins on Bates Market. Yahoo!
With the support of Alice Harper and CSOSA, the Flower Power Committee and community members lead a great effort to collect trash from the streets and sidewalks in our neighborhood. Our appreciation to all that participated and to Derek Vollmer from the Flower Power Committee on taking the lead on these efforts and to Alice … More Flower Power and Community Clean Up
Bates Area Civic Association 