This new law would mean a better count of DC’s vacant buildings by David Sheon and David Gottfried   •   June 29, 2016 “DC probably has a lot more vacant and blighted properties than its official count says, largely because of loopholes in the counting system. A bill before the DC Council is aiming … More Proposed law to better count DC’s vacant buildings

Slow news week. See this Instagram message from Wicked Bloom:

See this Instagram message from North Capitol Street’s Cultivate the City:  

Thanks to everyone for coming out to Flower Power on Saturday! A big shout out to our neighbors Wicked Bloom and DCity Smokehouse (N. Capitol) for such a generous donation of delicious wings, rib tips and potato salad! Thanks also to Uncle Chip’s (N. Capitol) for delicious cookies and to Sunset Wine and Spirits (1st … More Flower Power 2016: Thanks for participating!

Cross-posted from the Bates Area Civic Association Facebook page: Bhava Wadhwa June 25 at 5:21pm · Washington Thank you to all the organizers, (especially Christa for hosting) and businesses that planned and supported the walk & social. Fun! And great to see some folks after a while and meet new neighbors!  

See this Instagram message from Bates Area-based GetStrong Fitness Sweat Club:

Need some supplies to beautify?  There were several shade, part shade/sun, and full sun plants left over from last Saturday’s beautification day.  They are free for BACA residents to plant in tree boxes or other public spaces; first come, first serve.  Pick one up while enjoying the Flower Power reception at 61 P St NW … More Free plants and mulch for BACA residents

Flower Power 2016 is almost here! The following sponsors have generously donated gift certificates, food, and beverages….  Think delicious BBQ and sides plus cookies for the reception, in addition to other options … plus prizes for the yards voted as most beautiful! Please join us to meet and catch up with your neighbors and enjoy … More Tomorrow (6/25): BACA’s Flower Power Garden Walk and Reception!

From: MPD-5D@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, June 23, 2016 12:12 PM To: MPD-5D@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [MPD-5D] 5D – ListServ Daily CRIME Report To the Fifth District Community: On, Wednesday, January 22, 2016, at approximately 4:00 PM, Fifth District Officers responded to the 1300 Block of North Capitol Street, Northwest, for a robbery.  Once on the scene, Officers … More two suspects arrested in Robbery on Wednesday, 06-22-2016, on the 1300 block of North Capitol St NW

Click on the link to read the entire Urban Turf DC post. 110-Unit Chapman Stables in Truxton Circle Could Start Construction This Summer June 22, 2016 by UrbanTurf Staff   Construction at the long-planned redevelopment of a former garage and stables in Truxton Circle could begin this summer. Developer Four Points is planning a 110-unit … More Urban Turf DC: “110-Unit Chapman Stables in Truxton Circle Could Start Construction This Summer”