request to address neighborhood graffiti/tagging immediately

See this message from a W Street NW resident:

Everyone: Remove Or Cover Spray Paint Tags Immediately,

Tagging has increased dramatically in Bloomingdale in recent weeks. From my window alone near 1st and W, I've seen Flagler Market, Electric box, and just last night my neighbor's house.

PLEASE help paint over tags the minute you see them to show this kid it isn't worth his time in our neighborhood, because his tag disappears immediately.

I've spray painted the electric box and the neighboring house using primer for wood and metal. Someone from the neighborhood spoke to new Flagler Market owner who cleaned up his wall.

The city has service for removing tags, but do not take care of them as quickly as they should to discourage culprits.

To report graffiti, call 311 and give the operator location & description of the graffiti.

You can also call 311 to request a graffiti removal kit be delivered to your house.

If we all pitch in, the tagging should stop fairly soon---and I like the idea of this kid not getting gratification.

Thanks.

a shout-out for the Flagler Market at Flagler & W St NW

From a Flagler Place NW resident:

I wanted to send a message to the list concerning our corner stores. I live near Flagler Market and I choose to patronize the market whenever possible. Not only does Flagler carry many necessary items, but it is so convenient that I can't not shop there. I know it may not have the most welcoming aesthetic inside, but the owners are very nice and will go out of their way to accommodate us as patrons. I asked them to get Sierra Nevada Beer for me about a month ago and it has been there ever since.

So please if there is something you may need that they might have please, don't be afraid to walk in and look for it.