The March for Peace is a call for peace, unity and healing in our community. Violent crimes have plagued our neighborhoods for far too long. Each segment of the community plays a part in the efforts to make this a better place. We must respect, accept and embrace diversity. This march will serve as a … More March for Peace 2/12/11 at 3 PM
Commissioner Sylvia Pinkney provided an update on the disposition of the J.F. Cook building. The City Council did not vote on the disposition of the building to Youth Build Charter School and Latin American Youth Center. Without a vote, the extension expired as did the time for the project to be approved. The developers will … More Update From Monday’s BACA Meeting
The CVS across the street from Harris Teeter is now open. From the NOMA website CVS Now Open in NoMa Washington, D.C., January 18, 2011 – CVS opened on January 16th at 1200 First Street, NE, further solidifying the intersection at First and M Streets, NE, as the heart of the new NoMa. The store … More CVS in NOMA open
7:00pm at Mt. Sinai Church (3rd and Q ST NW). Side entrance on 3rd Street at the corner of Q ST. Topics for discussion include: DC Government Safety Assessment after 3 homicides and a robbery/shooting. Mayor Gray, Council Member Thomas, Chief Lanier, Commander Greene, DCRA Director, DPW and DDOT all respond to community demands. Meet … More Monday, Feb. 7th BACA Meeting Not to Be Missed
“The problems at Florida Avenue and North Capitol Street go back long before the killing of Bill Mitchell, or even the demographic changes now sweeping the neighborhood. They began in 1947, when the city demolished Truxton Circle and plowed the streets right on through, creating an open sore in the street grid and disrupting the … More City Paper: ‘Florida Panhandle: Does the Layout at Florida Avenue and North Capitol Street Cause Crime?’
See this message from North Capitol Main Street Executive Director and Bates area resident Lonna Hooks: North Capitol Main Street February 2011 Board Meeting & Committee Meetings NCMS has gotten off to a fabulous start this year so let`s keep the ball rolling by joining us for the upcoming board and committee meetings. We have … More North Capitol Main Street February board meeting & committee meetings
The D.C. Public Charter School Board is seeking charter school parents to participate in a focus group, to get feedback and suggestions for the content and layout of its PMF charter school report card. Parents will be compensated $25 for their time. The focus group will take place on Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at 6:30pm … More Parent Focus Group Participants Wanted
[MPD-5D] “DISORDERLY CONDUCT AMENDMENT ACT OF 2010” Has MPD began enforcement of this amendment started? It would make a huge difference in our community around N. Capitol and Florida Ave. “It shall not be lawful for any person or persons within the District of Columbia to congregate and assemble in any street, avenue, alley, … More DISORDERLY CONDUCT AMENDMENT ACT OF 2010
Washington City Paper Housing Complex reporter Lydia DePillis comments on the Billy Mitchell homicide and the Florida & North Capitol intersection. Florida Panhandle: Does the Layout at Florida Avenue and North Capitol Street Cause Crime? Posted by Lydia DePillis on Feb. 3, 2011 at 7:57 am [http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/housingcomplex/2011/02/03/florida-panhandle-does-the-layout-at-florida-avenue-and-north-capitol-street-cause-crime/] What do you think of Lydia’s suggestions for … More Housing Complex post on Fla & North Cap intersection
DPR is Making History in February DPR celebrates Black History Month, Valentines Day, and winter sports this month DPR Contact: John A. Stokes, (202) 288-7275 DPR Customer Service: (202) 673-7647 Washington, DC – This February, the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is filled with opportunities for fun! Review the list of highlighted events … More DPR Programs
Bates Area Civic Association 