I don’t know if you all are as excited as I am about this, but the Giant is supposed to open November 1. And CityMarket leasing office opens in June, according to the City Market at O blog. http://citymarketato.blogspot.com/

Shout-out to Bates Area resident Anita Bonds on her re-election as an At-Large DC Councilmember. The first few paragraphs of the Washington Post article are below.  You can click on the link to read the entire article. Anita Bonds holds onto D.C. Council seat By Tim Craig and Mike DeBonis, Published: April 23 | Updated: Wednesday, April 24, 12:20 AM Incumbent Anita Bonds held … More congratulations to Bates Area resident Anita Bonds on her re-election

    Plan for your community’s future! We want your feedback! Kick-Off and Visioning Open House Saturday, April 27, 2013, 10:00am-12:30pm Community Academy Public Charter School 1400 First Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 Click here for neighborhood walks or bike rides with the planning team on April 26 and 27! The Office of Planning (OP) … More Reminder – Mid City East Small Area Plan Kick Off Meeting

The Fifth Police District Command Staff, under the leadership and direction of Commander Solberg, wish to again share with you another example of the hard work, dedication and effort put forth by our Officers and Detectives protecting and serving you, our community. Early this morning a radio run was dispatched for an Armed Robbery that … More Three Arrests Made in Two Armed Robberies by Fifth District Officers Today

Dear Residents,  Trying to design a great garden this spring but have some limitations that make it difficult? Perhaps you have a small yard and need help selecting plants that will look best in that space. Or, you need to know what plants work best in yards with little or too much sunlight. Or, you … More DPW One-Hour Chat On Gardening, Thursday, April 25, Noon-1:00pm

See this tweet from the Capitol City Care, 1334 North Capitol Street NW — the medical marijuana dispensary in the neighborhood: Capital City Care ‏@CapitalCityMMJ4h It’s official! Capital City Care is the first licensed medical marijuana dispensary in the Nation’s Capital. pic.twitter.com/nvtSCJTCq9

Washington Business Journal reporter Michael Neibauer spotted this DCRA building permit for Richardson Place NW: 410 Richardson Place NW: A permit was issued for construction of a three-story flat with one parking space on the lot.

Thanks to the Ward 5 Heartbeat for this article on Revive!  You can click on the link to read the entire story. Revive Events & Catering Brings Trendy, Festive, Fresh and Affordable Cuisine to Ward 5 BY DALE SPRUSANSKY The owners of Revive Events & Catering believe trendy and healthy food should be available everywhere … More Ward 5 Heartbeat profiles Revive!

  Neighborhood Beautification and Planting Day  Saturday, April 20 10am – 12pm 1600 3rd St NW (Corner of Q and 3rd St NW) Event Financially Sponsored by ANC 5E Bates Area Civic Association, Inc.   10:00 – 10:30 AM Distribution of Material Knock Out Rose Bushes Potting Soil Mulch Trash Bags Supplies are Limited 10:30 … More Reminder Join ANC 5E and Bates Area Civic Assoc. Neighborhood Beautification Day

Next door to Revive. Has this sign been here for months and I just never noticed?  Likely.