People who were at any of following locations on the dates listed and during the specified time may have been exposed to measles. If you think you have been exposed and have questions, concerns or symptoms, please call the DC Department of Health. · DC Residents: 311 · Non-DC residents: (202) 737-4404 Locations and Times: … More Measles Exposures in DC
There’s been no reports of swine flue in DC that I know if, but just for your awareness: via CDC – Influenza (Flu) | Swine Influenza (Flu): Human cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) virus infection have been identified in the United States. Human cases of swine influenza A (H1N1) virus infection also have been … More Swine Flu and You
via Ledroit Park Civic Asnn web site: Weekly meetings have been held throughout the community over the last month to encourage brainstorming of park features. The District and its landscape architects, Lee + Papa and Associates, have drafted three concepts incorporating park features that the residents have requested (see on the web site). Demolition of … More Gage-Eckington School Re-use
In response to BACA Grant Recalled: Perhaps needless to say, I am aware of the article that recently appeared in the North Capitol Heartbeat regarding the BACA’s decision not to use the grant that we received from ANC 5C in 2007. Hence, I take this opportunity to provide some additional background information on the grant and … More Background on recalled BACA grant
There was a meeting yesterday that I just learned about for the community to discuss plans for the closed Gage-Eckington School in Ledroit Park. Currently, Common Good City Farm, the community garden group, just relocated there. And the city has apparently set its plans to demolish the building for the next few years (seems a … More Gage school redesign plans – dog park area?
I want to talk about the KIPP School at 421 P St NW. Kipp has been proven a success nationwide. Many months ago I was in my front yard on a Saturday and some Kipp students were doing a walk through clean up. They stopped and thanked me for not littering in my yard. I … More KIPP Schools helping our kids
Want to clean up that tree box in front of your house? Or show off the hard work you’ve put into your yard? Interested in trying your hand at urban gardening? We’re happy to announce that plans have been set for BACA’s Flower Power 2009–a neighborhood beautification effort which will culminate with a garden walk followed by a reception … More Get ready for Flower Power 2009
And for another “be good to the environment” post: Plant a tree in DC and earn a $50 rebate, courtesy of Casey Trees and the District Department of the Environment, through May 31st. Individuals who plant a tree on private property in DC are eligible for the rebate. For further information, go to http://www.caseytrees.org/programs/rebate2008-2009.html
In keeping with Earth Month, all local Ace Hardware stores are now recycling batteries and light bulbs. That’s kinda cool.
From Bloomingdale blog: Tradewinds Specialty Imports, a DC based Spanish wine and food importer, will be having a neighborhood wine tasting event at Windows Cafe & Market on Friday April 17th, from 6-8pm.
