Last night was a pretty packed and interesting ANC5C meeting that discussed Big Bear’s Liquor License. Meaty stuff and democracy in action. See Michael Henderson’s notes at the link below. Friends, If you were unable to attend tonight’s ANC5C meeting at Catholic University, you can see my notes uploaded to the EdgewoodDC website. Just click … More ANC5C Minutes – Big Bear vote postponed

Neighbors, I attended the funeral services for Diane Alexander this morning. For those of you who may not be sure who she was, I have pasted her picture above. I met Diane and her family when I first moved onto Bates Street — some 20+ years ago. The thing that struck me about her almost … More Reflections on Diane Alexander

SEABURY WARD 5 AGING SERVICES in partnership with “Ward 5 Councilmember Harry S. Thomas, Jr.” & NORTH MICHIGAN PARK RECREATION CENTER WARD 5 SENIOR COMMUNITY DAY “Celebrating Older American Month” “Age Strong! Live Long!” FRIDAY, MAY 28, 2010 North Michigan Park Recreation Center 1333 Emerson Street, N.E. Washington, DC 20017 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. … More Ward 5 Senior Day- May 28

The BBC covered this program and I posted the video a few weeks. ago. The DC Department of Public Works and Councilmember Jim Graham are launching the third year of the MuralsDC program, created to replace illegal graffiti with artistic works, to help revitalize communities and teach young people the art of aerosol painting. This … More Graffiti Prevention/Public Arts Program begins 3rd Year

Please distribute widely – listservs, blogs, forward to friends. We’d love to see you on the trail and at the movie. Thank you! Noma Summer Screen: easier to get to than ever before! Join us for a family-friendly movie and walk down the new Metropolitan Branch Trail. This Wednesday, May 19: Walk to WALL-E. Meet … More See WALL-E on the Met Branch Trail! Free on Wednesday

Government of the District of Columbia Executive Office of the Mayor Media Advisory CONTACT: May 17, 2010 Mary Margaret Plumridge (DMPED) 202-727-4707 Doors Opening: Fenty to Announce Rhode Island Avenue Mixed-Use Development Fenty Administration Breaks Ground on new housing and retail development project at Rhode Island Avenue/ Brentwood Metro Station WHAT: Fenty Administration to join … More Doors Opening: Fenty to Announce Rhode Island Avenue Mixed-Use Development

Note: Our neighbors to the west in Shaw are helping to sponsor this. In honor of National Bike Month and in advance of this year’s annual Bike to Work Day on May 21, several local organizations are teaming up to distribute free bicycle helmets and lights to District residents, as well as provide free repairs … More “Ready Your Wheels Day” Set for May 15

We are fortunate to live in ward with the top performing Metropolitan Police Department (MPD5). Neighborhood involvement in the prevention, reporting and fighting crime is essential for a neighborhood to continue to thrive and prosper. An active and involved neighborhood is the best weapon in crime prevention. The Bates Area Civic Association is initiating a … More BACA Block Captain Program

On Saturday May 15, 2010 from 7am-7pm the DC Department of Parks & Recreation and the 100 Black Men of Greater Washington will be hosting the 2nd Annual Tommie Smith Youth Track Meet at Dunbar Senior High School. They will have about 900+ athletes and spectators inside the venue, and about 200+ community members enjoying … More Youth Track Meet at Dunbar this weekend