Saturday, June 6th. The Police Department and Police Academy students in coordination with other DC Governmemnt agencies cleaned up and gave a fresh coat of paint to our park on Florida Avenue and First St. Trees were also cut back to allow more light into the park and the gate is kept locked by Parks … More Florida Avenue Park Gets a Face Lift
Attn Local Business and Property owners located in the North Capitol Main Street service area: Ward 5 Councilmember Harry “Tommy” Thomas, Jr. and North Capitol Main Street, Inc. are partnering to host a business meeting on Tuesday, June 9th at 9 am. This will be the first in a series of monthly meetings—to be held … More North Capitol Development Meeting
The billboards themselves are ugly, and the land uncared for…now, there’s graffiti.
GOODMORNING BLOOMINGDALE Sunday June 7th 10am till 2pm Located on R street NW between First Street and FLA ave How did you like having the Farmers’ market ATM and EBT machine? It is back again this week and will be for the rest of the season. The transaction charge goes directly to help support our having food … More This Sunday at Bloomingdale Farmers Market
Shaw Long View Gallery will relocate to at 1234 Ninth Street, a currently vacant building directly across from the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, NW. Mari posted about it over at InShaw and so did Renew Shaw. Independence Bank Headquarters Coming to 9th and N, according to Renew Shaw DCMUD writes about the a new … More Neighborhood blog roundup this week
On a parallel track with removing the billboards from a legal standpoint, we’d like to explore ideas for what the billboard lot could be: A gateway to our community. To help realize this vision, I’m seeking pro bono landscape architects that could sketch something up for us for presentation to the Mayor. Does anyone have connections … More Seeking Pro Bono Landscape Architect
I sent this as a follow up to this article: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/local/Spotting-illegal-billboards-tough-for-the-District_05_28-46259532.html This issue warrants further investigation. ======== Dear Mr. Neibauer: This is in regards to your article, “Spotting illegal billboards tough for the District” Thank you for writing about a very important issue in the District of Columbia: Billboard Blight. I appreciate your efforts to … More Letter to the Washington Examiner
Capital Pride Stand Up for Equality Reception, Honoring Mayor Adrian Fenty, 12 City Council Members and GLAA – Hosted by the Gertrude Stein Democratic Club 6pm-9pm The Madison 15th and M, NW Free event, but $20 suggested contribution. You can join both Gertrude Stein and the National Stonewall Democrats for only $35 SATURDAY, JUNE 13 … More DC Pride Events
Thomas Outlines Initiatives Targeting Ward 5 Hot Spots Ward 5 Councilmember Harry “Tommy” Thomas, Jr. held a press conference on May 21, 2009 at the office of North Capitol Main Street, Inc. (NCMS) to discuss initiatives targeting North Capitol Street and other Ward 5 hot spots. Two days prior to the press conference, four individuals … More Ward 5 Hot Spots – Council Member Thomas
I can’t get this PDF to insert into the blog space. But please click on it! See attached info on the Flower Power Garden Walk and how to sponsor the Flower Power event, which goes toward neighborhood beautification. Please consider sponsorship. Flower Power 2009.PDF – Adobe Reader.PDF
Bates Area Civic Association 