via BaancBlog – by Alley Denizen. Lisa Amore again points the editor to things happening in the area. The link is here. So the editor went to Google, which was working today, and typed in “murder washington dc convention center”. The first hit (ambiguous word here) was of the NBC story referenced above. The second … More Murder at Convention Center Subway shop
Partially renovated 2,271 +/- sf commercial building on North Capitol Street in Washington DC. The property is zoned C-2A which permits a wide variety of commercial uses. Great location between New York Ave & Florida Ave NW. Could it be our first wine bar? Sit down pizzeria? theater? Bakery? Let’s hope for something good. Info … More Property of the Week: 1426 North Capitol St NW up for auction
Government of the District of Columbia ADVISORY NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSION 5C PO Box 77761 . Washington, DC 20013 . http://www.ANC5C.COM Tuesday, May 19, 2009 New Hope Baptist Church 7:00 –9:15 p.m. 3rd Street and Seaton Place, NE AGENDA (updated) May 2009 Community Meeting ANC5C citizens are invited to bring suggestions and recommendation for community improvement to … More ANC Meeting Agenda, May 19
In addition to the flyers that are being and will continue to be distributed throughout the neighborhood, you can now fill out and submit nominations electronically. Click here for the form, and then send it to bacaflowerpower@gmail.com Make sure you help all of the nice yards and treeboxes out there get the recognition they deserve, … More Nominate your neighbors for Flower Power!
Speaking of neighborhood heroes, I’d also like to send a huge thanks over to the Flower Power team: Derek, Geovani and Marie. They were sweating and carrying mounds of trash bags when I saw them Saturday. They spent their Saturday morning cleaning the neighborhood and fixing up some tree boxes. Turnout for this neighborhood cleanup … More Speaking of neighborhood heroes…
Whoever he is, this resident of the 1600 block of 4th Street has taken it upon himself to sweep the gutters along his block, and at least part of Q Street as well. The work makes a big difference. He’s only one of many people who are doing their parts – more than their parts, … More Unsung Heroes
Just a reminder that Old City green (9th & N Sts NW) is offering a 20% discount for BACA residents on Friday, May 8, from noon-7pm! Just mention “Flower Power” and pick out all the plants, trees, and tools you might need this year to get your garden and tree box going. And remember, get … More Discount for BACA residents at Old City Green this Friday!
Memorial Day Weekend is a busy and exciting weekend in Shaw. Please consider this information when planning your travels. The United House of Prayer For All People Annual Memorial Day Parade presents Memorial Day Peace Parade (“Return”) Saturday, May 23, 2009 The United House of Prayer for All People will be celebrating its, Annual Memorial … More Annual Memorial Day Parade
Mount Vernon Triangle Community Improvement District is hosting its inaugural Mount Vernon Triangle House Tour on Sunday, May 17, 2009 from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. – benefiting Strive DC – a life skills and job training organization. Mount Vernon Triangle is an emerging neighborhood in the east end of Downtown Washington DC with new … More Mount Vernon Triangle House Tour
via http://www.washingtonexaminer.com >> Local >> Local News – Washington DC News – D.C. Council OKs shifting $1M to O Street Market. The D.C. Council on Tuesday agreed to give $1 million to the developers of the O Street Market rehabilitation project in Shaw, avoiding the bureaucracy that had held up the grant. Ward 2 Councilman … More D.C. Council OKs $1M for O Street Market
Bates Area Civic Association 