From “Criminal Justice Journalists” daily roundup: CA Sheriff Offers Interactive Public Crime Map ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The San Bernardino County, Ca., Sheriff’s Department yesterday became the region’s first large agency to offer an interactive public crime map through its Web site — one covering all 20,000 square miles of its jurisdiction, reports the Riverside Press-Enterprise. Residents may … More An Interesting Idea
My friend works for Cultural Tourism DC, who plans Passport DC every year. It’s pretty awesome. via A Guide to the Passport DC Embassy Open House – washingtonpost.com: One of the wonderful things about Washington is that it is full of embassies. On Saturday, more than 25 of them will open their doors to the … More Passport DC Embassy Open House, Saturday
My new roommate says there’s a sign now at the entrance of Dunbar High School Track that says it’s open to the public for use after 4.30 pm till dusk! Anybody get notified about the shift in policy?
BACA’s annual Flower Power is now under way! To support our beautification efforts: Ø Old City Green Garden Center (9th and N St NW) is offering a 20% discount for BACA residents! *Applies to purchases on May 7th and 8th— watch for flyers with more info* Ø DC DPW will make mulch available to our … More Flower Power events next week, May 7-9!
Big Bear Cafe, LLC wins Mayor’s Environmental Award for Outstanding Achievement by a Restaurant! via DDOE: Case Study: Big Bear Cafe, LLC.
This Saturday, May 2, the Primal Judo club will be offering a live demonstration of judo techniques and a beginner’s lesson for anyone who would like to join in the fun. The demo/class will be held from 10 AM to 12:30 PM at Primal Fitness Gym at 219 M St. NW. Primal Fitness was recently … More Local Judo Demonstration, Trial Class- Saturday May 2
A D.C. fund created to improve the city’s neglected neighborhoods is being divided among several agencies and funneled to big-budget nonprofits such as the Kennedy Center in Mayor Adrian M. Fenty’s new proposed spending plan. via Awarding of Neighborhood Funds to Large Nonprofits Draws Criticism – washingtonpost.com. Also see: NIF Money Becomes Council Earmarks – … More Funds for neighborhoods given nonprofits instead
WPGC and the International Spy Museum are pleased to introduce: Community Night at the Spy Museum! Wednesday, April 29, 2009, 5-9pm FREE Admission for the DC Metropolitan community Experience the Museum’s permanent exhibit. Join us the last Wednesday of every month. RSVP today at http://www.wpgc.com, click on events to register or call Kelly Martin at 202-654-0942! … More Tonight, Community Night at Spy Museum
To the community’s disappointment, a green roof was not included in the final plans for Shaw’s new library due to costs. But the DC Public Library has now filed an application for funding from the DC Department of the Environment that would allow a vegetated green roof to be a feature of the new Watha … More Green Roof for Shaw Library!
FLOWER POWER … More FLOWER POWER 2009
