Some great looking eateries are showing up on the 1300 block of 9th St in Shaw one after another. They might have been there for a bit and I’m only seeing them now. First up is Sundevich, “international recipes made with local foods.” Seasonal Pantry – which serves group meals of up to 12 through … More New eats on 9th Street
Neighborhood resident Malcolm Kenton attended this past Monday’s meeting on the Florida Avenue Park project. See the first two paragraphs of his post at the Greater Greater Washington blog below. For a safe park, the best defense is a good offense by Malcolm Kenton • August 17, 2011 10:25 am http://greatergreaterwashington.org/post/11684/for-a-safe-park-the-best-defense-is-a-good-offense A small central DC … More GGW blog post on Florida Avenue Park meeting
Posted by Lydia DePillis Metropolitan Development just filed a boatload of raze applications for the fenced-off buildings on 7th Street NW between P and Q Street, otherwise known as Kelsey Gardens. The listing on MAC Realty Advisors’ site says the parcel is under agreement, so perhaps a deal is finally on the way … More WCP: Kelsey Gardens on 7th St is Coming Down
The tentative agenda of the next public meeting of the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) includes two references to the Dunbar Senior High School development project: http://www.ncpc.gov/DocumentDepot/Tentative_Agendas/TentativeAgenda_Current.pdf Here you go: – Dunbar Senior High School, 1301 New Jersey Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C. – School Building Replacement (Commission action requested: approval of preliminary and final site … More Dunbar school project on next NCPC meeting tentative agenda
All I can say is PLEASE – bring on the construction! The Shaw Giant will close September 8th in order to make way for CityMarket at O, Roadside Development’s $260 million dollar project that will rebuild 2 full blocks in Shaw with 87,000 square feet of retail (including the Giant), 629 residential units, and 500 … More Shaw Giant to Close Sept 8 to Make Way for CityMarket at O
TD Bank has opened a new location on Rhode Island Avenue NE at the entrance to Home Depot and Giant. Ms. Jada Thornton, Branch Manager, along with the Regional TD Bank Manager and other TD Bank Executives and employees were present to welcome the community. Council Member Harry and some of his staff as well … More TD Bank Rhode Island Avenue NE Holds Grand Opening
From: MPD-5D@yahoogroups.com [mailto:MPD-5D@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Smith, Yvonne (MPD) Sent: Friday, July 08, 2011 7:14 PM To: ‘MPD-5D@yahoogroups.com’ Subject: [MPD-5D] Next Neighborhood Watch Training: Monday, July 11th Ongoing Citywide Neighborhood Watch Training Police District (Fifth)/Ward Five Date:Monday, July 11, 2011 Site of Training: Mt. Sinai Baptist Church 1635 Q St NW (enter at the corner … More Bates Area Civic Association, Monday, July 11th Crime Prevention and Watch Training
Today, Council Member Thomas’ office notified me of the progress being made on the renovations of the Florida Avenue and First St. Park. The park may be under renovation as early as July through October of 2011. Some neighbors from Bloomingdale and one member of the BACA Board have expressed concerns about the park being … More Good News? About the Renovations of the Florida Avenue Park
Dear Neighbors, I trust all of you had a safe and great 4th of July weekend. This week, there are some key meetings and hearings that have a tremendous impact on our area. Below are the key days/dates and meetings scheduled, most of which I will be attending to represent our community. Tuesday, July 5, … More Important Meetings Notices Impacting Our Community
Dear Neighbors, Please remember that Thursday, June 23rd is the meeting with Chief Cathy Lanier and Commander Andy Solberg to discuss the proposed realignment of the police service areas. This is a critical meeting for the community to provide input on the proposed boundary changes. The meeting will take place at the 5th District Police … More Police Boundary Realignment Meetings June 23rd at 7PM
Bates Area Civic Association 