NPR Community Event: Documentary on History of Black Press

Enjoy a screening of The Black Press: Soldiers Without Swords this Friday, July 19 at the NPR headquarters located at 1111 North Capitol Street, NE. This documentary explores the history and influence of the black press in the United States; from the evolution of the Freedom’s Journal in 1827 to the recent decline in African-American-owned … More NPR Community Event: Documentary on History of Black Press

Free Closet and 2 Book Cases

Closet is great for a room with no closet space; it is about 8ft tall and has a sliding tray/drawer. 2 book cases also available. These items are free for the first person interested and that could pick them up on Thursday, July 18. Please contact me directly at gbonilla@hospicemanagement.comm  

Affordable Health Insurance is Available

Mayor Vincent C. Gray established the D.C. Health Benefit Exchange Authority to implement President Obama‘s new health care law known as the Affordable Care Act (ACA).  ACA benefits  thousands of Americans including District residents, small business owners, and their employees and will soon provide access to comprehensive, affordable health coverage.  Many individuals and families will … More Affordable Health Insurance is Available

WaPo story on Temple Courts (“affordable housing plan hasn’t delivered”)

You might wish to read this Washington Post article on Temple Courts, which was located due south of the Bates area.  Click on the link to read the entire article; the first few paragraphs are provided below.   And I have included the subsequent post from Washington City Paper Housing Complex reporter Aaron Wiener. In … More WaPo story on Temple Courts (“affordable housing plan hasn’t delivered”)

PopVille: shooting at North Capitol & P St NW yesterday, 07-08-2013

From PoPville yesterday: Truxton Circle 07/08/13 4:41pm Shooting at North Capitol and P Street, NW by Prince Of Petworth 15 Comments @IAFF36 tweets at 3:48pm: “Shooting: North Capitol St/P St NW units enroute” Followed by: “Update – N. Capitol St & P St – male shot, treating & transporting to trauma center #DCFD”    

ANC 5E05 SMD meeting tonight, Tuesday, 07-09-2013

From: Joyce Paul <jarpaul2@verizon.net> Sent: Monday, July 8, 2013 10:22 PM Subject: REMINDER: ANC 5E05 MONTHLY MEETING – JULY This is a reminder that the ANC 5E05 monthly meeting will be held Tuesday July 9, 2013. The meeting will be held at the New York Avenue Playground located at 1st & N Streets NW and will start at 6:15pm. The focus this … More ANC 5E05 SMD meeting tonight, Tuesday, 07-09-2013