Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan Enrollment is Open   Washington, D.C. (Jan. 24, 2011) —  The District of Columbia Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking (DISB) reiterates the availability of the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP) through the US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The program provides affordable health insurance for District residents unable to … More News: Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan Enrollment is Open

Does anyone know anything about the coffee shop that looks like it is going into a basement of a rowhouse on Florida between 3rd Street and R Street, NW?  I noticed a sign the last few days as I walk by and today it looked like there was coffee shop stuff inside.

From MPD: “On Wednesday, January 19, 2011, at 2311 hours, units from the Fifth District were dispatched to the intersection of North Capitol St and Florida Ave to investigate a report of the sound of gunshots. Prior to their arrival, a unit from the First District was flagged down by a citizen and advised of … More Man Shot and Killed at North Capitol and Florida Ave

A strip club that a community group says was illegally relocated and is creating an appetite for prostitution in Northeast Washington is co-owned by a major Democratic Party donor and local developer who contributed to a controversial charity run by D.C. Council member Harry Thomas Jr., who represents the area. Entire Story… http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/jan/19/ward-5-group-in-objects-to-dc-strip-club/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS

The Emergence Community Arts Collective Presents In Her Honor The 1st Annual Celebration of the Service Of Women in Pleasant Plains/Park View Thursday, January 27, 2011, 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM Blackburn Center, Howard University Keynote Speaker: Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton Performances by: Ayanna Gregory 2011 Honorees: Ms. Maybelle Taylor Bennett    Ms. Roberta McLeod … More The Emergence Community Arts Collective Presents: In Her Honor

Does anybody know anything about this store opening up at 1426 North Capitol? I asked the construction workers yesterday and they seemed to think it was going to be a convenience store. Update: Prince of Petworth Discussion Interesting comments about the neighboring building.

See this 1/12/2011 message from LeDroit Park resident and North Capitol Street NW firehouse owner Brian Brown: Feel free to let the neighbors know that we have all the necessary finances in place to proceed with the [firehouse] project. We have obtained the necessary permits to demo the areas necessary and that is being done. … More “financing in place for firehouse project” says Brian Brown