Councilmember Evans and Councilmember Michael Brown, Co-Chairpersons of the Subcommittee on Redistricting, recently announced two public hearings on B19-219, the “Ward Redistricting Amendment Act of 2011.” The first public hearing will be held on April 25 at 6:00 pm, in Room 500 of the John A. Wilson Building (1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW). The second public … More Public Hearings on Redistricting Scheduled
If Wal-Mart is coming to Ward 5, we need guarantees that: *The jobs will go to Ward 5 residents *The traffic plan will not hurt our neighborhoods *The security plans meet our community’s needs *The city government will not have to cover infrastructure costs Concerned residents of Ward 5 will be meeting this Saturday to … More Weigh in on the Ward 5 Walmart!
Free Event Hosted by Perry Center’s Business Advisory Council (Art Work by Perry Youth will be for sale!) Friday, April 15, 2011 from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM CNN Lobby 820 First Street, NE (between H & K Streets NE / entrance off First Street NE) Come celebrate the wonderful work created by the youngsters … More Come join us for A “Night at the Museum” This Friday, April 15th: 6:30 PM-8:30 PM
38TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON D.C. HISTORICAL STUDIES NOVEMBER 4-5, 2011 CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE: JUNE 1, 2011 Submit your proposal(s) now for the D.C. Historical Studies Conference for individual papers/presentations and panels. In addition to papers, you are encouraged to submit new films, walking tours, author talks, and workshops of practical advice on research and … More Call for Papers: DC Historical Studies Conference
The DC Department of Public Works will observe Emancipation Day, Friday, April 15, which will affect how certain sanitation and parking enforcement services will be delivered. · Friday’s trash and recycling collections will be made Saturday, April 16. · Street sweeping will be suspended Friday and resume Monday, April 18. · Parking enforcement, including ticket … More DPW observing Emancipation Day, Friday, April 15
We need a hero!!! Okay just someone that wants to encourage others to beautify their yards, tree boxes and back yards through flowers and planting. Flower Power is an annual tradition in our neighborhood. Flower Power is organized through a series of early spring planting projects (first took place April 9 with the neighborhood cleanup … More Who Will Lead Neighborhood Beautification Project?
Department of Parks and Recreations was scheduled to provide an update on the renovations at the park during our last Civic Association meeting. The reason the presentation did not take place is because DPR is because a larger community meeting will be scheduled later this month. The purpose of the meeting is to provide other … More Florida/Firs ST Park Update
MPD, ANC and I hear many residents complain about crime and often say “what are we going to do about it?”. Yet, when we ask our neighbors to come out and do something about it, amazingly everyone is too busy. If we are serious about: improving our neighborhood, reducing crime, and making this an attractive … More Community Walks Work….So Get Your Butt off that Couch
See this message from Lonna Hooks, Truxton Circle resident and North Capitol Main Street Executive Director: Dear North Capitol Community – Bates, Eckington, Bloomingdale & Near Neighbors: The District of Columbia is facing a severe budget crisis & The Main Street Programs will have deep cuts. NCMS is doing a number of programs … More NCMS needs your help to keep our community cooking !
Check out the post at the DC Metro Urban Diary (DC MUD) blog which reports on the new Dunbar School design as well as some history. The History Lesson Posted by Beth on 4/11/2011 01:05:00 PM http://dcmud.blogspot.com/2011/04/history-lesson.html
Bates Area Civic Association 