The Holidays are a time of celebration, parties, and get-togethers But sometimes, the holiday season can also be a source of the blues, especially for older people. Older adults may think about how quickly time has passed, or miss loved ones more during this time of year. Health conditions or concerns about money can also … More Tips for Senior Citizens in D.C. to Beat the Holiday Blues

This report contains Part I serious offenses reported in the Fifth District, broken down by PSA, from Friday through Sunday. If you experience any computer problems with viewing this data, please reply to this message and explain the problem. See key at the bottom of the page. PSA: 501 CCN: 12164447 RPT DATE: 11/23/2012 SHIFT: … More Daily Crime Report – 5D – Impacting our Neighborhood

Library Offers Online Classes Take classes on business, science, math, photography, music, art, health services, cooking and much more from the Library online through Universal Class.   More than 500 courses offered 24 hours a day.  Interact with a real instructor, enroll in up to five courses and complete coursework within six months. Create your account … More Library Offers Online Classes

Bates Area Civic Association 2012 Holiday Reception Monday, December 3 7:00 PM Mt. Sinai Baptist Church 3rd and Q St NW

New Winter Menu at the Big Bear Cafe The “Bubble and Squeak” is a traditional English meal made with a winter root vegetable hash, roasted brussels sprouts, and a pork sausage named for the sound of being roasted over the fire in the old English kitchen. Our new winter menu is now out, and our … More New Winter Menu at the Big Bear Cafe

MPD Announces Arrests in Recent Robberies (Washington, DC)- Due to community concerns regarding robberies, the Metropolitan Police Department is releasing information on recent robbery arrests. Members of the public have been helpful in providing information that has led to arrests and MPD encourages members of the public to visit our YouTube page, view videos of … More MPD Announces Arrests in Recent Robberies

See this Email from the DC Historic Preservation Office (HPO): From: DC Government <dcdocs@dc.gov> Sent: Friday, November 23, 2012 4:41 PM Subject: Raze applications received by HPO 11.23.12 Greetings: Raze permit applications recently submitted to the Historic Preservation Office for an administrative clearance are filed on the HPO website at this abbreviated URL under “Related Documents”.       HPO … More raze permit application for 100 N Street NW

See this message below from Big Bear Cafe`s Stu Davenport: Thank you from the Big Bear Cafe! We finally had our last zoning hearing on Monday 11/19/2012, and the Zoning Commission unanimously voted to support the Big Bear’s zoning change. Thanks  everyone who came out to support us over the years!   It has been such … More Big Bear Cafe upzoned from R-4 to C-2-A

Yesterday, So Others Might Eat (S.O.M.E.), which has a feeding facility on the unit block of O Street NW, held its 11th Annual Thanksgiving Day Trot for Hunger 5K Race. A quick glance at the race results reveals that Bloomingdale resident Bryan Moll came in at #35.  2012 S.O.M.E. Run for Hunger 5k    11/22/2012 – … More Bloomingdale resident Byran Moll is #35 in S.O.M.E. Turkey Trot

There comes a time in everyone’s life to grow up and get rid of lava lamps and beanbag chairs. Luckily, there also comes a time when we regret getting rid of this important stuff and therefore yard sales benefit humanity. Please consider attending our fabulous yard sale & front yard party this coming Sunday afternoon … More Yard Sale/Party! – Sunday 11am-3pm