Some development news for the New York Avenue NE/North Capitol Street NE intersection: Five new stores for Union Market, foundation for Hyatt Place Washington Business Journal by Michael Neibauer, Staff Reporter Date: Friday, November 30, 2012, 10:22am EST http://www.bizjournals.com/washington/breaking_ground/2012/11/five-new-stores-for-union-market.html In late October, The JBG Cos. bulldozed the old Mirrors nightclub in NoMa to make way … More permit issued for Hyatt Place Hotel footings & foundations

Bates Area Civic Association 2012 Holiday Party and Reception You are cordially invited to join neighbors and Friends as we celebrate our neighborhood’s accomplishments in 2012. Monday, December 3 7:00pm Mt. Sinai Baptist Church 3rd and Q St NW  Be entered to win great prizes with your paid 2013 Membership.  BACA Membership is $20 and … More 2012 Holiday Party and Reception

Raise your voice for affordable housing in Ward 5 Housing Town Hall Ward 5 needs affordable housing that  Encourages first-time home ownership  Allows tenants to purchase their buildings  Supports District residents with special needs Come hear from Ward 5 residents and organizations about the success of affordable housing programs in your community … More Housing Town Hall

Infectious Diseases Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program World AIDS DAY Observance Monday December 3, 2012 9am-4pm Information Tables for HIV, STI’s, Hepatitis, and TB MWHC POB Lobby & Main Lobby Free HIV Rapid Testing (Ask each location for directions) Testing provided by Carl Vogel Center Mobile Van ALL ARE WELCOME!

HHW/E-Cycling/Shredding, Sat., Dec. 1, Ft. Totten Transfer Station; Some Batteries Require Special Handling The Department of Public Works announced today its monthly Household Hazardous Waste/E-Cycling/Personal Document Shredding drop-off is Saturday, December 1, between 8 am and 3 pm at the Ft. Totten Transfer Station. PLEASE NOTE: To safely dispose of batteries with lithium or batteries … More HHW/E-Cycling/Shredding, Sat., Dec. 1, Ft. Totten Transfer Station; Some Batteries Require Special Handling

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, November 29, 2012 Media Contact: Monica Hernandez – 202-671-2261, monica.hernandez@dc.gov REMINDER: DDOT to Host Parking Summit DDOT to Reflect on Public Input and Possible Next Steps for the Future of Curbside Parking Management (Washington, D.C.) The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is hosting a Parking Summit on December 4 to report … More REMINDER: DDOT to Host Parking Summit

See this article from the DC MUD blog regarding Tyler House, 1200 North Capitol Street NW, located in Ward 6, directly south of the Bates area: Major Renovations Scheduled for Crime-Addled NoMa Neighbor Posted by Amanda Abrams on 11/29/2012 03:28:00 PM NoMa may be rapidly becoming a gleaming playground for the city`s young professionals, but … More Tyler House major renovations planned

Government of the District of Columbia Department of Transportation FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, November 27, 2012 Media Contact: Monica Hernandez (DDOT) 202-671-2261, monica.hernandez@dc.gov *** PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE*** DDOT to Host Public Meeting for New Jersey Avenue NW Project Community Stakeholders Are Encouraged to Attend and Provide Input on the Transportation Safety Improvements from H Street … More DDOT Public Meeting Notice: DDOT to Host Public Meeting for New Jersey Avenue NW Project

From: Paula Stevens-Lassiter <admin@msbcdc.org> Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2012 2:56 PM Subject: Watoto Children’s Choir from Africa Please join us. Free Concert. All are invited. See the PDF below for more info. Mt. Sinai Baptist Church Watoto 2012 12 15

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, November 26, 2012 Media Contact: Monica Hernandez at 202-671-2261, monica.hernandez@dc.gov ***TRAFFIC ADVISORY*** Temporary Lane Closures for the 5100-5300 blocks of North Capitol Street and the Unit Block of Riggs Road NE (Washington, D.C.) Starting on or about December 3, 2012, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) will begin work on a … More Temporary Lane Closures for the 5100-5300 blocks of North Capitol Street and the Unit Block of Riggs Road NE