Metro News Release For immediate release: March 5, 2013 MetroAccess service cancelled on Wednesday Due to the expected winter storm and potentially difficult road conditions, Metro is canceling all MetroAccess paratransit service on Wednesday, March 6. Customers who wish to reschedule their trip for a future date should call the MetroAccess reservations center at 301-562-5360. … More Metro Access service cancelled on Wednesday

Hello Ward 5 Neighbors, The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Washington Metropolitan Area from Tuesday evening to Wednesday evening. Heavy snow and extremely strong winds are expected until Wednesday evening. Heavy, wet snow, ice, and high winds can bring tree limbs into contact with power lines to cause power … More Preparation For Upcoming Winter Storm

From the MPD-5D list at Yahoogroups: From: “Jeter, Bryant (MPD)” <bryant.jeter@dc.gov> To: “mpd-5d@yahoogroups.com” <mpd-5d@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday, March 3, 2013 9:54 PM Subject: [MPD-5D] Robbery Force and Violence At 8:28pm MPD units were dispatched to North Capitol and New York Ave., NW. for a report of a Robbery Force & Violence. The complainant was approached by … More robbery force at North Capitol & New York Ave Sunday night

I noticed this DCRA building permit for 210 P Street NW (from data.dc.gov).  -The conversion of this single family dwelling (SFD) to a four-unit apartment building would appear to be as a matter-of-right.  Note that under R-4, each dwelling unit must be accommodated by 900 square feet, so if the lot size exceeds 3,600 square … More DCRA: 210 P St NW being converted from single family dwelling to 4-unit apt bldg

Note: the David Durham Education Center is on the same block as Mt. Sinai Baptist Church. It is the building on the opposite corner from the church.   Saturday March 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th 10:00-3:00pm. Get your taxes done for free!! VITA Income Tax Location: David Durham Education Building 1645 Qst NW Lower Level … More Get your taxes done for free!! VITA Income Tax

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: James D. Brown February 22, 2013 202-724-8174 jbrown@dccouncil.us  COUNCILMEMBER ORANGE ASSUMES OVERSIGHT FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE REGULATION ADMINISTRATION DC Council Vote To Give Councilmember Orange Jurisdiction   (Washington, D.C.) On Monday, February 25, 2013, Councilmember Vincent Orange (D-At-Large) assumed oversight jurisdiction for the District’s Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration (“ABRA”), which issues and … More COUNCILMEMBER ORANGE ASSUMES OVERSIGHT FOR ABRA

-Group Targeted Victims in Chinatown and Other Areas- WASHINGTON – Six men, all from Washington, D.C., pled guilty today to charges stemming from various gang-related crimes, including beatings, attempted robberies, and obstructing justice, announced U.S. Attorney Ronald C. Machen Jr. and Cathy L. Lanier, Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).  The defendants admitted actively … More Six Members of “Show Out” Crew Plead Guilty To Charges in Series of Assaults

Person of Interest Sought in Robbery Snatch 1400 block of T Street, NW  (Washington, DC)- The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a person of interest in connection with a robbery-snatch which occurred on Sunday, February 24, 2013 in the 1400 block of T Street, NW.  The male suspect … More Person of Interest Sought in Robbery Snatch

Monday, March 4, 2013 Meeting Agenda 7 PM, Mt. Sinai Church, 3rd and Q ST NW               7:00 PM – 7:10 PM  I.          Meeting Called to Order                                             David Hall, Vice-President   II.         Review of Last Meeting Minutes                                Christa Fields, Secretary   III.           Treasurer’s Report                                                      Kyle Thomas  7:15 PM – 8:15 PM IV.          Guest Speakers a.    … More Monday, March 4 – BACA Meeting

*UPDATE: Vehicle and Person of Interest Sought in Fatal Pedestrian Hit & Run: 100 Block of M Street, NE (Washington, DC) – The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a vehicle and driver in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash which occurred in the 100 block of M Street, NE on … More Update Fatal Pedestrian Hit and Run 100 Block M St., NE