Ward 5 Industrial Land Transformation Task Force Open House Councilmember McDuffie would like to invite all Ward 5 residents to join him on September 30 for the Industrial Land Transformation Task Force Open House. The purpose of the event is to give residents a preview at the information gathered by the Task Force thus far. The … More Update from Councilmember McDuffie

Dear Friends, My heartfelt sympathies and prayers are extended to the families and friends of the victims that were tragically murdered during Monday’s senseless rampage at the Washington Navy Yard facility. This was an awful tragedy, but let’s give thanks that many lives were spared. Also, let us be thankful for our First Responders who continue to work … More Update Councilwoman Bonds

I am not sure when the demolition started, but if you have not seen it here are two pictures from today’s work.

DDOT List DDOT List Government of the District of Columbia Department of Transportation   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, September 19, 2013 Media Contact: Reggie Sanders — 202-671-5124, reggie.sanders@dc.gov   ***TRAFFIC ADVISORY***   H Street NE Closed Between 4th and 14th Streets on September 21, 2013 Closure for H Street Festival   (Washington D.C.) The District … More H Street NE Closed Between 4th and 14th Streets on September 21, 2013

All – I’m excited to announce that next Saturday morning is Green Apple Day again at Dunbar.  Please see event details below.  Hope you can join us!   School Sustainability Fair + Announcement of DC Green Schools Challenge! WHAT: DC School Sustainability Fair + Announcement of DC Green Schools Challenge WHEN: Saturday September 28, 2013 | 9:30am – noon WHERE: … More School Sustainability Fair + Announcement of DC Green Schools Challenge!

Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie and the Bates Area Civic Association invite you to a Neighborhood Walk Through. Saturday, October 5 from 9:30am – 11am Starting at the Florida Avenue Park (First and Florida Avenue). Join Metropolitan Police, DCRA, DPW, DPR, and several other agencies to address specific neighborhood concerns. The route will be mapped out in … More Join Councilmember McDuffie and BACA For A Neighborhood Walk

From: DC Government <dcdocs@dc.gov> Sent: Tuesday, September 17, 2013 4:41 PM Subject: Raze applications received by HPO 9 17 2013 Raze applications received by HPO 9 17 2013 Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. Greetings:   Raze permit applications recently submitted to the Historic Preservation Office for an administrative clearance are … More raze permit application for the old Dunbar

ANC 5E will meet on Tuesday, September 17 at Trinity College,  Michigan Ave NE – 7PM. We encourage all resident to attend and bring community concerns to the entire ANC. MONTHLY PUBLIC MEETING AGENDA At the appropriate time, all attendees will be given the opportunity to participate in the meeting, offer suggestions and make recommendation … More Reminder ANC Meeting, Tuesday, Sept 17 at 7pm

Thank you to our guests for attending the Monday, September 16, 2013 meeting: Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie Jon Mandel, Councilmember McDuffie’s Office March Williams, Mayor’s Liaison for Ward 5 Commissioner Joyce Robinson-Paul Ms. Carrie Thornhill – Dunbar Alumni Federation   Key update from the BACA Meeting: Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie was in attendance. The Councilmember and his … More Great Turnout at the Bates Area Civic Association Meeting

I noticed this van parked along North Capitol Street NE near New York Avenue NW this past weekend. So it appears that there is a partnership of sorts between So Others Might Eat (S.O.M.E.), which has a feeding facility on the unit block of O Street NW), and Walmart, which will be opening a retail … More van seen near North Capitol and New York Ave NE