Dear Neighborhood/Civic Association Leader:  The Humanities Council of Washington, DC is reaching out to Neighborhood and Civic Associations in an effort to broaden our reach and engage city residents in unique programs and opportunities that offer assistance to those that wish to learn more about capturing and preserving the history of their community or family. … More Humanities Council of Washington, DC: Free Workshops & Commemoration Grants

 Preserving Your History: A series of Best Practices Workshops  Oral History – March 12, 2013, Benning Library, 3935 Benning Road, NE Video Production – March 13, 2013, Capitol View Library, 5001 Central Avenue, NE Digital Preservation and Archives – March 14, 2013, Benning Library, 3935 Benning Road,  NE  All workshops will be held from 6:30-8:30pm. … More Preserving Your History; DC Community Heritage Project

It appears that the Thoron “Dunbar Place” lot at 1320-1330 North Capitol Street NW is now on the market — for $2,000,000. 1328-1330 1330 NORTH CAPITOL St NORTHWEST WASHINGTON, DC 20317 $2,000,000 Price Status: Active Lot Size: 2,496 Sq. Ft. 11,000 SF Vacant Lot in the “Sweet Spot” ready for your developers condo build. . Plans for … More empty Thoron lot now on the market for $2,000,000

Dear Faith Based Partners, According to the U.S. Department of Justice there are nearly 800,000 children reported as missing to law enforcement each year. While away from their families, many of these children are at risk of becoming victims of other victimization, often times stripping away their innocence. We must take action and work in … More Protecting Children

Contact: Police Officer Araz Alali (202-727-4383)  February 21, 2013  Persons of Interest Sought in Armed Robbery at 301 P Street, NW   (Washington, DC)- The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating and identifying two persons of interest in reference to an Armed Robbery offense, which occurred at 301 P Street, NW, … More Persons of Interest Sought in Armed Robbery at 301 P Street, NW

Neighbors – if any of you witnessed something, please contact MDP. At 7:38pm MPD units were called to 301 P st., NW. for a robbery of the “All in One market”. Two black males entered the store one armed with a black handgun with a long nozzle and demanded money. taken was an undetermined amount … More [MPD-5D] Armed Robbery (Establishment) 301 P St., NW.

Commissioner Joyce Robinson  will host a Single Member District (SMD) meeting for BACA and Hanover Residents: When: Tuesday, February 26, 2013 Time: 6:30pm Where: New York Avenue Play Ground Club House (First and N St NW)

Meeting Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm Location: Community Academy Public Charter School Main Topic: M.M. Washington School Development Update

April is Litter Month. The Bates Area Civic Association will be sponsoring a Neighborhood Clean Up and Beautification.  A Volunteer to Chair the Beautification Committee and Volunteers are needed to: Apply for a Grant to fund plants for tree boxes Identify which streets/tree boxes will we beautify? (N Cap, Florida, New Jersey?) Coordinate Helping Hands … More Which Street Deserves Beautification the Most?