From Vicky Leonard at Councilmember Thomas’ office: Forman Mills, a retail chain out of Philly similar in concept to Ross and AH Wright, has leased the old Natl Wholesale Liquidator site at 4th and RI Ave NE. The firm is on a fast track to open in time for the holiday season, and is slated … More Flyer for Job Opportunity Fair for Retail Positions at Forman Mills, opening at 4th and RI Ave NE in old Natl Wholesale Liquidator Site

If you, or someone you know is looking for a full-time position with benefits and meet the qualifications for the position of Staffing Coordinator, please contact me or fill out an application online at http://www.phri.com. The position is our DC office at 1010 Wisconsin Ave. NW. Title: Staffing Coordinator Reports To: PCA Program Manager Supervises: … More Job Opportunity in DC

The pond forms on the northwest corner of Q and 3rd with any good rain. Yesterday’s rain gave us the pond’s latest appearance, depicted below.  The storm drain at that corner presumably is blocked, and has been for some time. I’ll be sending this picture to the appropriate city department. But I thought I’d share … More Q Street Pond

DDOT is having a series of Open Houses to discuss transit issues, including the proposed new streetcar system. The Open House for Ward 5 is Tuesday, November 3rd at Luke Moore Academy, 1001 Monroe Street, NE. Details of the current 3 Phase plan for the streetcars are on the DDOT website. Of particular relevance to … More Open House to Discuss D.C. Street Cars

Some may have noticed the absence of a campaign to inform people where and when H1N1 flu shots are available. For the digitally connected, info has been readily available. The upshot, as the Washington Post reports, is that lots of unconnected people aren’t getting flu shots. For anyone who has neighbors or friends who want … More Digital H1N1 Divide

“The Real World: DC” Wraps Production After three and a half months, The Real World has wrapped production of its 23rd season in the Nation’s Capital. The show, which brings together eight diverse young adults to anew city had called the District home since moving into a Dupont Circle house in July. “The Real World: DC” is scheduled … More TV & Production News in D.C.

Why: It’s calling for rain to start tomorrow and rain all through Saturday. Since we are having massive plant/dirt/shrub and stuff delivered, the decision has been made to postpone the event and move it to the following SAturday – October 31 – and pray for better weather.