Check it First

Today’s crop of fliers includes one designed to look like a government document: DC HOMEOWNERS 2009 GUIDE. The flier goes on to say that you “may be eligible for home improvements.” But there’s no government program mentioned. Small print at the bottom gets to the bottom line: CRC (initials unexplained) will “Place Your Application With … More Check it First

Councilman, MPD hold public safety meeting in Shaw

Given the close proximity of the meeting and our issues, neighbors should voice our concerns at the following meeting, announced by  ANC2c01 Commissioner Alex Padro (Shaw) announced this on the Shaw listserv: At-Large Councilmember Phil Mendelson will be holding a public meeting at the Kennedy Recreation Center, 1410 7th Street, NW, on Monday, April 13, … More Councilman, MPD hold public safety meeting in Shaw

DC tackles potholes

Calling the program “Potholapalooza, DC Gov is spending the next month taking on the city’s potholes. The release says that maintenance workers filled 518 potholes on March 16 alone!  Find out more and report a pothole here.

Perry School Presents… Ms. Naomi’s Fish Fry!

From Neighbor Ilyssa: Dates: Friday, March 20th & Friday, April 3rd. Location: In front of Perry School: 128 M Street, NW / Washington, DC 20001 Time: 11:30 until the Food Runs Out! 1 Plate -$6.25 (includes fish sandwich and two sides) 1 Fish Sandwich – $4.00 1 Side – $2.00 Sides include: Potato Salad, Mac … More Perry School Presents… Ms. Naomi’s Fish Fry!

Bates Market update

I thought I’d share with the community my knowledge of what’s happening with the old Bates Market, on the corner of 3rd and P St NW, which has been empty for two years now.  I’ve been in touch pretty regularly with the new owner of the property.  As he tells it,  he has been trying … More Bates Market update