Category: Neighborhood Development

Community Meeting to Discuss Award of J.F. Cook to Youth Build Charter School

June 19, 2011

The first floor of the building was awarded to Youth Build Charter School. The 2nd and 3rd floors were not awarded for the use of housing by the Latin American Youth Center. Youth Build will have to find organizations to lease the 2nd and 3rd floors. When: Thursday, June 23rd Time: 7pm – 8:30pm Where:CommunityAcademyPublicCharterSchoolat1400 … More Community Meeting to Discuss Award of J.F. Cook to Youth Build Charter School

Neighborhood Parent Organizes Family Play Time at Florida Avenue Park

June 12, 2011

Dear Neighbors, I am sorry for the late posting, but wish to share with you this great idea a neighbor from Bloomingdale has. I did not read the email until Sunday morning, but did attend to support this parent and the parents and children that showed up. Unfortunately, the park gates were locked and as … More Neighborhood Parent Organizes Family Play Time at Florida Avenue Park

5th District Police Boundaries Community Meeting with Chief Lanier

June 12, 2011

Neighbors, I encourage you to attend this very important meeting to discuss the future of how Metropolitan Police will serve our community. This is your opportunity to raise support or concerns regarding the proposed re-alignment directly to Chief Lanier. Geovani Email from Commander Soldberg: From: MPD-5D@yahoogroups.com [mailto:MPD-5D@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Solberg, Andrew (MPD) Sent: Saturday, … More 5th District Police Boundaries Community Meeting with Chief Lanier

Your Involvement Makes All The Difference

May 15, 2011

We all benefit from making our neighborhood safer and more attractive. Working recently with several investors that have chosen to open their business north of our community, the key has been “the neighborhood”. Investors look at the attractiveness and cleanliness of the neighborhood, in addition to the safety of the neighborhood prior to investing.  So … More Your Involvement Makes All The Difference

North Capitol Main Street Business Meeting Recap

April 6, 2011

On Saturday, April 2nd, North Capitol Main Street held its annual business meeting and swore in three new Board Members. Geovani A. Bonilla, President of the Bates Area Civic Association was one of the new Board Members sworn in. North Capitol Main Street has been focusing on developing existing business opportunities from Rhode Island Ave … More North Capitol Main Street Business Meeting Recap

Pet Store Considering Coming to 1500/1600 N Capitol ST

April 6, 2011

Message from North Capitol Main Street: Dear Colleagues:  We have a pet store considering coming to the corridor and they want to gauge interest from the community. Established Pet Store looking to open in Bloomingdale. What services are Bloomingdale residents looking for? We need to demonstrate that we would support such an idea. Will residents … More Pet Store Considering Coming to 1500/1600 N Capitol ST

New York Avenue to Lose One-Third of Lane Capacity on/about April 25

March 30, 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, March 30, 2011 Media Contact:  Linda Wharton Boyd (EOM) at 202-727-5011                           John Lisle at (202) 671-2004 New York Avenue to Lose One-Third of Lane Capacity on/about April 25 Capacity Reduced Between Penn Street, NE and Florida Avenue, NE DDOT Debuts Bridge Bucks Transit Incentive Program to Ease Major Commuter Impacts … More New York Avenue to Lose One-Third of Lane Capacity on/about April 25