The July 2009 Fifth District Court Report & Papered Arrests has been posted to the US DOJ website. Here is the link: http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/dc/Community_Prosecution/Court_Reports There are a number of papered arrests in the Bates area and surrouding neighborhoods for the month of July.
This patch of bricks in the sidewalk has been in disrepair since a fire at 1530 3rd St NW last year. The mayor’s staff promised on July 10 to get this fixed . It looks like he meant it! Here are orange cones that indicate a repair may be imminent. Let’s see if the mayor … More Mayor keeping promises?
New playground equipment was being installed this morning and a new edible garden (including pumpkin patch!) are coming to 400 P St NW. Access to the outdoor equipment in the small courtyard on 1500 Fifth St NW will be made available local families and age-appropriate children in the neighborhood outside of regular school hours. See … More New Playground at the Kipp School!
See this from CM Thomas’ office: Thomas Launches “Councilmember on Your Corner”Initiative Provides Outreach to Residents During Council Recess Washington, DC – Ward 5 Councilmember Harry “Tommy” Thomas, Jr. is launching his summer recess initiative, Councilmember on Your Corner, on Thursday, August 13, 2009 in the Queens Chapel neighborhood. From 5 pm to 7 pm … More “Councilmember on your corner”
Here’s a wrap up of events for the NJ and P St Billboard Removal Campaign for the week of August 3rd. Tuesday, August 4th: Presentation to Ward 5 Councilmember Harry “Tommy” Thomas, Jr.: We’ll regroup with the Councilmember next month. Sunday, August 9th: Petition drive at the Bloomingdale Farmers Market. We’re up to over 300 signatures … More Billboard Weekly Update
A Ward 5 development project — Arbor Place — near the National Arboretum hasn’t had much press coverage in quite a while. DC Metro Urban Diary (DC MUD) blog provides an update on the Arbor Place development. The revised plans appear to reflect the current financing market conditions. The plans have been revised to increase the percentage of … More Arbor Place project revised to reduce market-rate housing to 30%
The Office of Youth Programs (OYP) is now accepting applications for the Council’s Youth Internship Program (CYIP), which is scheduled to begin this fall. Slots are very limited! The Pre-Screening Application must be submitted no later than Friday, September 4, 2009. For more information regarding the program: http://www.dccouncil.us/officeofyouthprograms If you have any questions, please don’t … More DC Council’s Youth Internship Program
The dog park people should be happy with this announcement. … More Press on LeDroit’s Gage-Eckington School park groundbreaking
DC Humanities Council doing some hip outreach at Bus Boys and Poets Please join the Humanities Council of Washington, DC for its new Humanitini series, where young professionals can come together to discuss the issues of the day that are relevant to themselves and their community, in a relaxed atmosphere. We will be discussing, Death … More is dating dead?
From Jon on 3rd St: This is a picture similar to our missing Marin Larkspur women’s bicycle. Please let us know if you see it! Just a friendly reminder that bicycles are a regular and easy target for theft. I would guess part of their attractiveness is the ease with which they can be passed-off … More Be on lookout for this stolen bike
