Three years after it was initially scheduled for completion, work is finally underway on the long awaited Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Library. And the fact that excavation is now bristling along at the Rhode Island Avenue, NW site, courtesy of Forrester Construction, isn’t the only piece of good news for Shaw bibliophiles. Officials at DC Public … More Work underway on new Shaw Library
Attached is info about the Neighborhood Corps Academy The next training begins starts June 2 through June 18, 2009 (Tuesday’s and Thursday’s, 6pm to 9pm). At the end of this Academy we want to have an active Neighborhood Corps Team in Ward five ready to assist first responders and their community in the event of … More Neighborhood Corps Academy
… near the corner of Florida Ave. It has seating and they told me they opened last week. New retail on a rough part of North Capitol. On that block there are two Chinese places, so this adds some variety.
From Jim Graham <grahamwone@gmail.com The D.C. fire department responded to a fire this morning at the Kelly Miller Apartments at 253 V Street NW. DCHA has given the following information: Though nine units were being inspected, only three are being impacted. 1) Fire Unit: A female was treated on site for minor smoke inhalation and … More Fire in Ledroit Park
From ANC5C02 Commissioner Sylvia Pinkney : The Latin American School has been selected to develop the former JF Cook Elementary School – on the Unit block of P Street, NW . The development includes a charter school/residential space for the students. If anyone has anymore details about this, let us know. I’d be interested to … More JF Cook School plans
Here’s a list of billboards that are exempt from the no-billboard-in-DC rule: Department of Consumer & Regulatory Affairs: Special Signs. Our beloved billboards are not on this list. Why are they still up? Also see more on this here on Cary Silverman’s blog. He’s pleased with the letter residents received from DCRA Director Linda Argo. … More NJ Billboards: DCRA’s “Special Signs”
Attaching below SOME’s monthly newsletter. Note that they need toiletries, clothes, food and more. May eNewsletter, May 21, 2009 Program Spotlights: SOME’s Zagami House and Center for Employment Training: On Thursday, May 7th, all 12 families at SOME’s Zagami House for formerly homeless families, celebrated Mother’s Day at the 2nd Annual Mother’s Day Candlelight Dinner. … More 34 Graduate from SOME’s Center for Employment Training
See this WashBiz Article: Vienna-based Metropolitan Development seeks $20.3 million in tax exemptions for a project in Shaw, part of Committee Chair Jack Evans’s Ward 2. The new development, north of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, would include 256 apartments, 15,000-square-feet of ground level retail and underground parking to replace the Kelsey Gardens housing … More Kelsey Gardens developer seeking tax exemptions
I’ve been in contact with the current owner of the Bates Street Market (northwest corner 3rd and P St NW) and he informs me that work could begin soon. Fingers crossed. Here’s some of what he says with regards to his plans and intent: >> We’ve completed negotiations with the contractors and hope to sign … More Bates Market update
From Ted McGinn: GOODMORNING BLOOMINGDALE!!!!!!!!! We had the biggest kick-off for the Bloomingdale farmer’s market ever! Over 600 market shoppers snatched up local strawberries, asparagus, mushrooms and lamb. We had outstanding breads, fresh pasta and organic greens. If your in town this weekend stop by for a Big Bear Latte and get your market on! … More Bloomingdale Farmer’s Market this week
Bates Area Civic Association 