Park at Ledroit, miss-use
Sun Aug 21, 2011 5:37 pm (PDT)
OK,
So-we got this beautiful park we can all enjoy. There`s a designated area for toddlers, another one for older kids, there`s a dog park, etc.
I took my 12 month old today to the park to enjoy the swing. To my surprise, as we were packing to leave, a young woman comes in the toddlers area with her boxer dog, unleashed. The dogs runs over the rock climbing area up and down, and he sniffs the 2 rocking creatures (horses?). I brought to ladie`s attention that there`s a dog designated area/park area right behind. She answered that she`s aware of it, but it`s muddy after the rain, so she doesn`t want her animal to get dirty. Here, at the playground, she can let her run unleashed and get rid of some energy; since there`s padded flooring, the dog will stay clean. ``You wouldn`t want your animal to get dirty, wouldn`t you?`` she asked.
Excuse me? What I`m sure I don`t want, is my baby to play and crawl where dogs urinate. I am not going to be too picky and mention animal hair and allergies, though....
Don`t get me wrong-I love animals, and we always had a dog in the house (until we got pregnant) This is the ONLY outdoor space I thought it was dog urine free.
How do others feel about this?
Monday, August 22, 2011
Park at LeDroit mis-use
This message is from the Bloomingdale Kids list at Yahoogroups. I thought that the issue raised was broad enough to post here on the neighborhood blog. The message submittor's name and Email address have been removed.
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Open Houses in and around Bloomingdale for 08/21/2011
There are open house all over the neighborhood on Sunday. You can find the list here and the map with directions here.
DC MUD profiles 2429 1st St NW, on the market for $724,999
The Bloomingdale house at the corner of 1st & Channing Street NW -- 2429 1st Street NW -- is on the market for $724,999.
DC MUD is profiling it today:
Your Next Place
Posted by Sheila on 8/20/2011 07:58:00 AM
http://dcmud.blogspot.com/2011/07/your-next-place_27.html
DC MUD is profiling it today:
Your Next Place
Posted by Sheila on 8/20/2011 07:58:00 AM
http://dcmud.blogspot.com/2011/07/your-next-place_27.html
neighbor seeking small jobs carpenter/contractor
See this message from a U Street NW resident:
Does anyone know a carpenter or contractor in the neighborhood who does small jobs?
I need two custom wooden doors (to replace those that were original in 1909) installed and painted for my basement access.
Also, I need a stationary half screen for one window. Contractors I have contacted will not take a job this small and Home Depot is a do-it-yourself resource and I am not handy.
Recommendations and suggestions appreciated.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Bloomingdale Civic Assn hosting a House Tour on Sat, 10-15-2011: Care to showcase your home? Contact Cleopatra Jones or Felicia Davis
Dear Bloomingdale Neighbor:
On Saturday, October 15, 2011, the Bloomingdale Civic Association (BCA) will host a House Tour from Noon until 4:00pm. This event celebrates the charm and diversity of the uniquely designed and decorated homes of Bloomingdale. The BCA Home Recruiting Committee extends an invitation to homeowners to showcase their home in the 2011 House Tour.
Please contact the Home Recruiting Committee, Cleopatra Jones (cjcommishcjones @ yahoo.com), Felicia Davis (fndavis66 @ yahoo.com) with questions and to sign up.
On Saturday, October 15, 2011, the Bloomingdale Civic Association (BCA) will host a House Tour from Noon until 4:00pm. This event celebrates the charm and diversity of the uniquely designed and decorated homes of Bloomingdale. The BCA Home Recruiting Committee extends an invitation to homeowners to showcase their home in the 2011 House Tour.
Please contact the Home Recruiting Committee, Cleopatra Jones (cjcommishcjones @ yahoo.com), Felicia Davis (fndavis66 @ yahoo.com) with questions and to sign up.
pre-fab construction on 1800 blk of 3rd St NW
From a U Street NW resident:
Have you seen the new pre-fab construction happening on the 1800 block of 3rd St, NW (between the free standing house that had been on the market recently and the church behind it?
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
is Bloomingdale "more than Big Bear"?
A neighbor passed along this link:
http://socialstudiesdc.com/2011/08/dc-stereotype-map/
http://socialstudiesdc.com/2011/08/dc-stereotype-map/
You will see that the Bloomingdale area is stereotyped with the label "more than just big bear."
What do YOU think ?
Update: Lydia DePillis over at the Housing Complex column at the Washington City Paper has posted a brief blurb on this new DC neighborhood map:
Pick Your Stereotype!
Posted by Lydia DePillis on Aug. 17, 2011 at 1:26 pm
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/housingcomplex/2011/08/17/pick-your-stereotype/
LivingSocial`s D.C.-centric blog, SocialStudiesDC, has put together a map of District stereotypes:
Reprinted with permission from the LivingSocial people.
You might say it`s ignorant and myopic. Of course, that`s the point.
And hey, Big Bear Cafe, you`ve made yourself into even more of a stereotype than you realize!
For a more nuanced read on the District`s social geography, take a gander at our neighborhood guide (http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/neighborhoods/ ) from 2008. It`s a little outdated—most people don`t think of Rock Creek Park in terms of Gary Condit anymore, for example—but largely still holds true.
donate backpacks filled with school supplies: World Missions Extension Center Back-to-School Rally -- Saturday, 08/20/2011
See this message from Dr. JoAnn Perkins of the World Missions for Christ Extension Center:
The Extension Center
Christmas Toy Giveaway / Community Health / Scholarships / Back to School / Thanksgiving Baskets / Job Readiness / Summer Camp / Book Club
From the Desk of Dr. J:
Dear Friends and Partners:
Since our April Walk-a-Thon and awarding in June, 8 senior high school students Scholarships to go to college, we need your HELP again, as we work on the following 2 projects:
Project I: Obtain Back Packs & School Uniform Vouchers for Children returning back to school on August 22nd.
As we prepare for the August 20th Back to School Rally our goal is to obtain Backpacks filled with school supplies and uniforms for children returning back to school on August 22nd. The rally will start at 10:00am. and will be held at the Harry Thomas Community Service Center located at 1743 Lincoln Rd. NE, Washington, DC 20001. We ask that our FRIENDS consider making a tax deductible donation which will help purchase school supplies and uniforms for a child in need. Please click here for our Back to School Rally Flier.
Project II: Identify Mentors and volunteers to partner with us as we work with our Positive Alternatives Mentoring/ Job Readiness/Employment/Community Service Program.
[image not included here]
Above center is Dr Perkins standing next to Commissioner Mary Lois Farmer and some of the staff who worked this summer with the 100 youth in our Positive Alternatives Pants Off the Ground Job Readiness/Employment Program which includes: youth learning how to dress for success; working on Entreprenuership skills needed for starting a business, writing resumes, interviewing local business owners as a means of ascertaining what is involved in starting a business, visiting colleges as a part of the College Readiness Course and participating in the Literacy Book club using the Steven Covey 7 Habits of Effective Teen book for group engagement were among the many experiences had by participants in our summer program.
Project II: involves our staff, friends and volunteers working/partnering with schools and youth as a part of our Fall Positive Alternatives Mentoring/Community Service Program.
[image not included here]
Dr Perkins (in the middle) along with some of the staff above worked very diligently this summer helping youth learn various skills related Job Readiness and Employment. Youth worked at the Bladensburg Senior Citizen's Home, learned how to write resumes, and interviewed local business owners about their career aspirations.
Mission Statement:
As a community based organization, it is our mission to provide educational training services that positively impact lives of children, youth and adults living in inner-city neighborhoods.
To Accomplish our mission,
The EXTENSION Center annually sponsors 7 Special Event Outreach Rallies and through our Positive Alternative Skill Building Mentoring/Vocational Training Programs we tutor children and youth and provide Job Readiness Skill Development/ Scholarships/ Workshops for youth and adults.
On the Horizon....
On Saturday, August 20th we will sponsor our Back to School Rally which will be held at the Harry Thomas Community Service Center located at 1743 Lincoln Rd. NE. at 10:00am. Please consider making a tax deductible donation to help a child needing back packs filled with school supplies and vouchers for uniforms be ready to return back to school ready to learn.
In September, our Year Round Positive Alternatives In School Mentoring Program begins
Our Fall Parent United Program starts which will include partnering with local schools churches and the community to host parent group activities that support parents in raising their children.
The Extension Center
Christmas Toy Giveaway / Community Health / Scholarships / Back to School / Thanksgiving Baskets / Job Readiness / Summer Camp / Book Club
From the Desk of Dr. J:
Dear Friends and Partners:
Since our April Walk-a-Thon and awarding in June, 8 senior high school students Scholarships to go to college, we need your HELP again, as we work on the following 2 projects:
Project I: Obtain Back Packs & School Uniform Vouchers for Children returning back to school on August 22nd.
As we prepare for the August 20th Back to School Rally our goal is to obtain Backpacks filled with school supplies and uniforms for children returning back to school on August 22nd. The rally will start at 10:00am. and will be held at the Harry Thomas Community Service Center located at 1743 Lincoln Rd. NE, Washington, DC 20001. We ask that our FRIENDS consider making a tax deductible donation which will help purchase school supplies and uniforms for a child in need. Please click here for our Back to School Rally Flier.
Project II: Identify Mentors and volunteers to partner with us as we work with our Positive Alternatives Mentoring/ Job Readiness/Employment/Community Service Program.
[image not included here]
Above center is Dr Perkins standing next to Commissioner Mary Lois Farmer and some of the staff who worked this summer with the 100 youth in our Positive Alternatives Pants Off the Ground Job Readiness/Employment Program which includes: youth learning how to dress for success; working on Entreprenuership skills needed for starting a business, writing resumes, interviewing local business owners as a means of ascertaining what is involved in starting a business, visiting colleges as a part of the College Readiness Course and participating in the Literacy Book club using the Steven Covey 7 Habits of Effective Teen book for group engagement were among the many experiences had by participants in our summer program.
Project II: involves our staff, friends and volunteers working/partnering with schools and youth as a part of our Fall Positive Alternatives Mentoring/Community Service Program.
[image not included here]
Dr Perkins (in the middle) along with some of the staff above worked very diligently this summer helping youth learn various skills related Job Readiness and Employment. Youth worked at the Bladensburg Senior Citizen's Home, learned how to write resumes, and interviewed local business owners about their career aspirations.
Mission Statement:
As a community based organization, it is our mission to provide educational training services that positively impact lives of children, youth and adults living in inner-city neighborhoods.
To Accomplish our mission,
The EXTENSION Center annually sponsors 7 Special Event Outreach Rallies and through our Positive Alternative Skill Building Mentoring/Vocational Training Programs we tutor children and youth and provide Job Readiness Skill Development/ Scholarships/ Workshops for youth and adults.
On the Horizon....
On Saturday, August 20th we will sponsor our Back to School Rally which will be held at the Harry Thomas Community Service Center located at 1743 Lincoln Rd. NE. at 10:00am. Please consider making a tax deductible donation to help a child needing back packs filled with school supplies and vouchers for uniforms be ready to return back to school ready to learn.
In September, our Year Round Positive Alternatives In School Mentoring Program begins
Our Fall Parent United Program starts which will include partnering with local schools churches and the community to host parent group activities that support parents in raising their children.
Florida Avenue Park groundbreaking
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
seeking referrals for window companies, contractors
See this request: from a resident of R Street NW:
The window and French door facing/leading to my deck need to be replaced. I elcome any window company and/or contractor recommendations from Bloomingdale residents.
TapIt. free water station at Windows.
Maybe this is old news, but I just learned about Tap It.
From their website
From their website
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Monday, August 15, 2011
JF Cook School news: YouthBuild seeks new partner now that LAYC got booted
Bates area resident Caryn posted an entry at the Bates Area Civic Association (BACA) blog regarding the development of the JF Cook School on the unit block of P Street NW.
You can read her BACA post here: http://batesareacivicassociation.org/2011/08/14/jf-cook-school-building-update/
Caryn: ``If I`m reading this right, it looks like Youth Build is starting over in its plan to develop the Cook School WITHOUT LAYC and the housing component of the project.``
That`s correct. Youth Build is going forward with its plans to use the 1st floor of the JF Cook School for its public charter school. However, the plans to use the 2nd & 3rd floors of the school for Section 8 housing for the Latin American Youth Council (LAYC) ~ which many in the surrounding community opposed, while others supported ~- are now dead.
So no LAYC Section 8 housing at the JF Cook School.
Youth Build Public Charter School has issued a Request for Information for a development partner and tenant. YouthBuild's Request for Information, sent around by ANC 5C01 Commissioner Bradley Thomas, has been posted at the BACA blog: http://dcbaca.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/cook-school-partner-request-for-information-8-12-11.pdf.
You can click on the link above to read the RFI document if you like.
Washington City Paper Housing Complex columnist Lydia DePillis has a post already this morning on this news:
With Latin American Youth Center Booted from J.F. Cook School, Youthbuild Seeks New Partner
Posted by Lydia DePillis on Aug. 15, 2011 at 8:01 am
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/housingcomplex/2011/08/15/with-latin-american-youth-center-booted-from-j-f-cook-school-youthbuild-seeks-new-partner/
Let's see where this goes from here.
You can read her BACA post here: http://batesareacivicassociation.org/2011/08/14/jf-cook-school-building-update/
Caryn: ``If I`m reading this right, it looks like Youth Build is starting over in its plan to develop the Cook School WITHOUT LAYC and the housing component of the project.``
That`s correct. Youth Build is going forward with its plans to use the 1st floor of the JF Cook School for its public charter school. However, the plans to use the 2nd & 3rd floors of the school for Section 8 housing for the Latin American Youth Council (LAYC) ~ which many in the surrounding community opposed, while others supported ~- are now dead.
So no LAYC Section 8 housing at the JF Cook School.
Youth Build Public Charter School has issued a Request for Information for a development partner and tenant. YouthBuild's Request for Information, sent around by ANC 5C01 Commissioner Bradley Thomas, has been posted at the BACA blog: http://dcbaca.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/cook-school-partner-request-for-information-8-12-11.pdf.
You can click on the link above to read the RFI document if you like.
Washington City Paper Housing Complex columnist Lydia DePillis has a post already this morning on this news:
With Latin American Youth Center Booted from J.F. Cook School, Youthbuild Seeks New Partner
Posted by Lydia DePillis on Aug. 15, 2011 at 8:01 am
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/housingcomplex/2011/08/15/with-latin-american-youth-center-booted-from-j-f-cook-school-youthbuild-seeks-new-partner/
Let's see where this goes from here.
Tuesday night: Bloomingdale public safety walk, 7 pm
See this message from Bloomingdale resident Jennifer McCann:
Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners John Salatti, Hugh Youngblood, and James Fournier Invite you to take part in a Bloomingdale Public Safety Walk
Help Bloomingdale continue to grow into a safer neighborhood!
Who: You! ...and your children, dogs, friends, etc.
All are welcome to come, regardless of where you live. This is about making a strong presence in the community, showing that Bloomingdale will not tolerate crime in our neighborhood.
When: Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at 7:00 P.M.
Where: Northwest corner of 1st and Rhode Island NW (Meet in front of Windows Café. Dress comfortably!)
Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners John Salatti, Hugh Youngblood, and James Fournier Invite you to take part in a Bloomingdale Public Safety Walk
Help Bloomingdale continue to grow into a safer neighborhood!
Who: You! ...and your children, dogs, friends, etc.
All are welcome to come, regardless of where you live. This is about making a strong presence in the community, showing that Bloomingdale will not tolerate crime in our neighborhood.
When: Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at 7:00 P.M.
Where: Northwest corner of 1st and Rhode Island NW (Meet in front of Windows Café. Dress comfortably!)
Sunday, August 14, 2011
DC Scoop: free ice cream event at Union Market on Saturday, 08-20-2011
Tania Jackson wants to advise the communities around Union Market at 6th & Florida Avenue NE about the Saturday, August 20, 2011 ``DC Scoop: Free Community Event Featuring the District’s Best Ice Cream and Frozen Treats for Foodies, Families and All Of D.C.’s Ice Cream Lovers.``
Tania advises that DC Scoop is a ``free ice cream event with a ton of different chefs and stores from all over the city offering free scoops of their ice cream to attendees.``
Tania also advises that she is eager to encourage community participation in the event.
Tania advises that DC Scoop is a ``free ice cream event with a ton of different chefs and stores from all over the city offering free scoops of their ice cream to attendees.``
Tania also advises that she is eager to encourage community participation in the event.
I note that one of the many frozen treat providers is Dolcezza Gelato, which is one of the vendors at the Bloomingdale Farmers’ Market on Sundays.
So pencil in this event on your social calendar for Saturday, August 20th from 1 pm to 4 pm.
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Open Houses in and around Bloomingdale for 08/14/2011
Looking for open houses in the neighborhood this week? Here you go. The same information can be seen in a map format with directions. To see details about the listings on the map, scroll over the push pins.
Friday, August 12, 2011
bike theft attempt on Flagler Pl NW
See this Friday, 08/12/2011 message from a Flagler Place NW resident:
Just thought I`d pass along that someone tried to steal my bike today in broad daylight while it was locked to my front railing. I live on the south end of Flagler Place NW. I was home and heard some noise for about 10 minutes out front but thought nothing of it (there is a lot going on in front of our home, typically), then found my bike lock torn apart and apparently whacked-at by a blunt object. They didn`t manage to get the bike, though (insert Kryptonite brand plug here).
Just want to encourage people to be on the lookout for petty thieves since apparently they`re not even deterred by the sun and daytime passers-by. I`d also ask folks to consider intervening and/or calling the cops since, unfortunately, not everyone is on the up and up in our little slice of paradise.
next Bloomingdale Safety Walk - Tuesday evening 08-16-2011
See this message from Bloomingdale resident Jennifer McCann:
Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners John Salatti, Hugh Youngblood, and James Fournier
Invite you to take part in a Bloomingdale Public Safety Walk
Help Bloomingdale continue to grow into a safer neighborhood!
Who: You! ...and your children, dogs, friends, etc.
All are welcome to come, regardless of where you live. This is about making a strong presence in the community, showing that Bloomingdale will not tolerate crime in our neighborhood.
When: Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at 7:00 P.M.
Where: Northwest corner of 1st and Rhode Island NW (Meet in front of Windows Café. Dress comfortably!)
Advisory Neighborhood Commissioners John Salatti, Hugh Youngblood, and James Fournier
Invite you to take part in a Bloomingdale Public Safety Walk
Help Bloomingdale continue to grow into a safer neighborhood!
Who: You! ...and your children, dogs, friends, etc.
All are welcome to come, regardless of where you live. This is about making a strong presence in the community, showing that Bloomingdale will not tolerate crime in our neighborhood.
When: Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at 7:00 P.M.
Where: Northwest corner of 1st and Rhode Island NW (Meet in front of Windows Café. Dress comfortably!)
Thursday, August 11, 2011
car break-ins around 1st & R St NW recently
See this 8/11/2011 message from a resident on the 1700 block of 1st Street NW:
From: Commissioner Youngblood
To: Resident on the 1700 block of 1st Street NW
Cc: D`Antonio Cecilia; Davenport Stuart
Sent: Thu, August 11, 2011 10:27:52 AM
Subject: Re: Contact at MPD; Car Burglaries Near BBC
Thank you for writing.
I`m very sorry to hear about this incident (and the developing trend).
FYI, I`ve copied our Neighborhood Watch leader, Ms. Cecilia D`Antonio, and Mr. Stuart Davenport, proprietor of the Big Bear Cafe, on this message for their situational awareness.
I`ll send you the contact details for our MPD 5D Commander and Captain ASAP. Please let me know if you would also like me to send them a message on your behalf highlighting the issue.
I`ll also get the word out on the local grapevine and also on Scott`s List unless you`ve already sent Scott a request for posting. Scott provides the optimal venue for distributing neighborhood intel.
Hang in there.
Talk to you soon,
Hugh
On Aug 11, 2011, at 19:45, Resident on the 1700 block of 1st Street NW wrote:
Hugh,
My car was broken into for the third time in 3 months last night. All the thefts have been in a 1 block radius of Big Bear.
Two things:
1. Do you have the direct email of the 5th District Captain and Commander? I would like to send an email appealing for help with this and another police matter.
2. Can you pass the word along that we have another ring of car thieves and we need to band together and keep our eyes open!
Thank you for your help.
From: Commissioner Youngblood
To: Resident on the 1700 block of 1st Street NW
Cc: D`Antonio Cecilia
Sent: Thu, August 11, 2011 10:27:52 AM
Subject: Re: Contact at MPD; Car Burglaries Near BBC
Thank you for writing.
I`m very sorry to hear about this incident (and the developing trend).
FYI, I`ve copied our Neighborhood Watch leader, Ms. Cecilia D`Antonio, and Mr. Stuart Davenport, proprietor of the Big Bear Cafe, on this message for their situational awareness.
I`ll send you the contact details for our MPD 5D Commander and Captain ASAP. Please let me know if you would also like me to send them a message on your behalf highlighting the issue.
I`ll also get the word out on the local grapevine and also on Scott`s List unless you`ve already sent Scott a request for posting. Scott provides the optimal venue for distributing neighborhood intel.
Hang in there.
Talk to you soon,
Hugh
On Aug 11, 2011, at 19:45, Resident on the 1700 block of 1st Street NW wrote:
Hugh,
My car was broken into for the third time in 3 months last night. All the thefts have been in a 1 block radius of Big Bear.
Two things:
1. Do you have the direct email of the 5th District Captain and Commander? I would like to send an email appealing for help with this and another police matter.
2. Can you pass the word along that we have another ring of car thieves and we need to band together and keep our eyes open!
Thank you for your help.
police traffic operation at 3rd & Rhode Island Avenue NW
See this 08/11/2011 message from a resident of Rhode Island Avenue NW -- sent to ANC 5C04 Commissioner John Salatti (and me).
Have you been getting complaints about the police ticketing operation that`s been going on several mornings this week and last at 3rd and Rhode Island Ave NW? In an attempt to discourage ``blocking the box,`` which is often a problem at that intersection, officers are ticketing drivers who fail to clear the intersection. But in flagging down and pulling over cars, they`re blocking entire lanes of rush-hour traffic and causing more problems than they are solving. I saw one accident this morning that appeared to have been a result of the chaos.
I complained this morning to the 3rd District commander`s office (admin Sgt Gregory), where I was referred by one of the three officers doing the ticketing.
You have been so successful at getting responses from MPD that I wanted to let you know as well.
Also cc`ing Scott Roberts so he can warn our neighbors in vehicles about the entrapment (and $100 tickets) that`s going on at 3rd and Rhode Island NW.
Have you been getting complaints about the police ticketing operation that`s been going on several mornings this week and last at 3rd and Rhode Island Ave NW? In an attempt to discourage ``blocking the box,`` which is often a problem at that intersection, officers are ticketing drivers who fail to clear the intersection. But in flagging down and pulling over cars, they`re blocking entire lanes of rush-hour traffic and causing more problems than they are solving. I saw one accident this morning that appeared to have been a result of the chaos.
I complained this morning to the 3rd District commander`s office (admin Sgt Gregory), where I was referred by one of the three officers doing the ticketing.
You have been so successful at getting responses from MPD that I wanted to let you know as well.
Also cc`ing Scott Roberts so he can warn our neighbors in vehicles about the entrapment (and $100 tickets) that`s going on at 3rd and Rhode Island NW.
Yard Squad, teenage guardians of Crispus Attucks Park, havng a basketball tournament tomorrow, 08-12-2011
See this message from Bloomingdale resident Tyrone Goodwin:
P R E S S R E L E A S E
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
AUGUST 8, 2011
We are the Yard Squad, teenage guardians of Crispus Attucks Park between U and V Street, and we`re having a basketball tournament! The tournament will be held in the park at 6:30 Friday, Aug 12 . Food and drinks will be sold during the game.
The reason for the tournament is to show the police who the yard squad is.
The tournament will be a 3-on-3. Winners of the bracket will play the police. We`re also donating school supplies to World Missions for Christ, so if u have it please bring supplies for neighborhood kids.
Please come to support the Yard Squad and local kids in the community.
For more information, please call: Mr. Barkley @ 202 - 716 - 0725
See this slideshow: http://www.slideshare.net/tsgood1/basket-ball-
P R E S S R E L E A S E
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
AUGUST 8, 2011
We are the Yard Squad, teenage guardians of Crispus Attucks Park between U and V Street, and we`re having a basketball tournament! The tournament will be held in the park at 6:30 Friday, Aug 12 . Food and drinks will be sold during the game.
The reason for the tournament is to show the police who the yard squad is.
The tournament will be a 3-on-3. Winners of the bracket will play the police. We`re also donating school supplies to World Missions for Christ, so if u have it please bring supplies for neighborhood kids.
Please come to support the Yard Squad and local kids in the community.
For more information, please call: Mr. Barkley @ 202 - 716 - 0725
See this slideshow: http://www.slideshare.net/tsgood1/basket-ball-
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Lost Dog
LOST DOG!!! 6-year old male yellow lab named "Peanut" ran away on Monday morning from Bloomingdale/LeDroit area. He is wearing a blue collar. Although he was last seen heading towards Dupont, he is very fast and could be anywhere in the area. If there is any information about him, please contact Liz Schaefer at 215-510-2317.
Then and Now: NW Corner of First Street and Rhode Island Avenue NW
Then: 2006:
Then: September 2008
Now: August 2011
Then: September 2008
Now: August 2011
Thank you from North Capitol Main Street!
See this message from Pat Mitchell, President, North Capitol Main Street:
On behalf of the Board of Directors and all the wonderful volunteers of NCMS, Thank You for the tremendous turn-out at the 3rd Annual 2011 NCMS Art+Music Walk.
On behalf of the Board of Directors and all the wonderful volunteers of NCMS, Thank You for the tremendous turn-out at the 3rd Annual 2011 NCMS Art+Music Walk.
Each year, we learn something new about ourselves, about the event itself, about you as residents, about our businesses and about this great community of neighborhoods -- Bloomingdale, Eckington and Truxton Circle in Shaw. And this year is no exception.
I believe it's fair to say this year, we had the biggest turn-out ever. (at least in one place at one time) And we could not have done any of this without the support of Department of Small and Local Business Development, Pinkline Project and Rustik Tavern, and the participation of all the businesses in the North Capitol Main Street service area.
It goes without saying, the work of North Capitol Main Street is a labor of love (or at least self-interest) because all of its volunteers and board members -- Tom, Scott, Roxanne, Juli, Geovani, Sara, Diton, and Nathaniel -- are residents and business owners in the community. And so nothing is more gratifying than to see this community come together in such a positive and fun way. Were it not for the rain, I believe we'd still be partying on T Street.
And speaking of T Street NW -- a very special thank you goes out to the generous and gracious Residents of T Street NW for allowing the closure of your street for this event. We (the community) owe you a debt of gratitude. Finally, the members of the Clean Team, who altered their schedules to make sure the neighborhood was left clean, really do rock!! These guys do a tremendous job of keeping the trash off the streets and garbage removed, so please be sure to show them your appreciation whenever the spirit hits you. Thank you all.
Sincerely,
Pat Mitchell
I believe it's fair to say this year, we had the biggest turn-out ever. (at least in one place at one time) And we could not have done any of this without the support of Department of Small and Local Business Development, Pinkline Project and Rustik Tavern, and the participation of all the businesses in the North Capitol Main Street service area.
It goes without saying, the work of North Capitol Main Street is a labor of love (or at least self-interest) because all of its volunteers and board members -- Tom, Scott, Roxanne, Juli, Geovani, Sara, Diton, and Nathaniel -- are residents and business owners in the community. And so nothing is more gratifying than to see this community come together in such a positive and fun way. Were it not for the rain, I believe we'd still be partying on T Street.
And speaking of T Street NW -- a very special thank you goes out to the generous and gracious Residents of T Street NW for allowing the closure of your street for this event. We (the community) owe you a debt of gratitude. Finally, the members of the Clean Team, who altered their schedules to make sure the neighborhood was left clean, really do rock!! These guys do a tremendous job of keeping the trash off the streets and garbage removed, so please be sure to show them your appreciation whenever the spirit hits you. Thank you all.
Sincerely,
Pat Mitchell
Sunday, 8-7-2011 attempted theft in a Bloomingdale alley of an iPhone + your comments
This is a crosspost from the Bloomingdale list.
See the message from a Bloomingdale resident who was victim to an atttempted theft, with a brief update -- followed by a few assorted comments by neighbors.
a) First, the 8-7-2011 message from the resident.
Today (Sunday), a friend and I were going to the Big Bear Cafe and Bloomingdale Farmers Market at 10am. As it was hot and humid out, and shady in the alleys, we used the alley behind 1st St NW between Seaton Place NW and S St. NW to walk towards Big Bear. In the middle of the alley, a young African-American man (late teens/early 20s) passed us, then walked in front of us, stopped, and asked me the time as we passed him. It was 10:10am. He noticed I had my phone in my hand and then asked me if I had an iPhone. After basically ignoring him, he continued to ask me about my phone. I finally told him it was an iPhone but that it was three years old and a crappy phone (because I thought he might be trying to steal it from me). I turned and my friend and I walked out onto S St, crossed the street, and then turned towards 1st St. The man had followed us out of the alley, and when I was only about 30-40 feet from 1st St, he told me that unless I wanted to get popped, I would stop walking and drop my phone. Basically, he insinuated that he had a gun and was trying to get me to drop my phone. I think I was in disbelief that this was happening so close to a busy street with people on it that I didn`t respond to him. After several repeat threats with no response from me, he finally gave up and left down the alley behind 1st St between S St. and Seaton Place. My friend called 911 and I walked back slowly to look down the alley and now saw two guys together heading away from us.
First, I`d like to thank the police for their quick response. They responded very quickly, and both suspects were apprehended. After a positive ID from my friend an I, one of them was arrested for attempted theft and for inciting fear (for attempting to scare me by making me think he had a gun). It was a bit of an ordeal but the police made it easy and were great.
Second, in the process, I learned that there has been an outbreak of these sort of incidents. Younger people are targeting the elderly, people leaving church, and people like my friend an I walking in isolated places like alleys. This happened at 10am Sunday morning. Therefore, try to avoid walking in out of the way place, don`t carry your phone or wallet in your hand for people to see, and keep your eyes open for suspicious activity. More importantly, if something does happen, call the police. In my case, it led to an arrest.
b) Now see this 08-08-2011 update from the same resident:
Here's an update. I got a call from someone from the DA`s office today. He gave me the name of the defendant, and it turns out he lives in the neighborhood (on the 1800 block of North Capitol), and has a prior conviction for carjacking.
The defendant was supposed to appear before a judge today and the DA`s office was going to request that he be held in custody. Then, he will go before a judge again on Thursday for the judge to determine if there is enough evidence for a trial and if he will be held in custody or let out on bail.
He is being charged with Assault with the Intent to Rob, Armed. The assault charge carries a possible penalty of 2-15 yrs in prison. The armed charge carries a possible penalty of 5-30 yrs in prison. They did not find a gun on him, but will charge him for it because he made a threat to me and intimidated us into making us think he had a gun.
To be honest, when I called the police, I had no idea that this guys attempt to steal my 3+ yr old iPhone, worth probably <$50, could result in a sentence of 5-30 yrs in prison. How sad!
c) Now here are some assorted comments from neighbors:
- From a Quincy Place NW resident: "I sure hope that doesn't mean the person regrets filing a police report! I'm not sad at all, I hope all the defendant's delinquent friends hear about it and learn the appropriate lesson."
- From a Seaton Place NW household: "I'm sure they perpetrator won't get anything approaching 5 years, let alone 50. We have a "neighbor" who was arrested last year carrying a loaded pistol and -- based on our regular sightings of him -- it appears that he was not at all inconvenienced at all by any so-called sentencing guidelines."
- From a Randolph Place NW resident: "So someone is threatened and robbed in an alley of a not-very-valuable item, and he/she says "how sad" the perp, also a carjacker, could do a long time in jail for it? Really? "How sad"?! I think we should all be done with having any sympathy for these thugs. I've been threatened and had a gun waved at me (in this neighborhood) one too many times for that."
See the message from a Bloomingdale resident who was victim to an atttempted theft, with a brief update -- followed by a few assorted comments by neighbors.
a) First, the 8-7-2011 message from the resident.
Today (Sunday), a friend and I were going to the Big Bear Cafe and Bloomingdale Farmers Market at 10am. As it was hot and humid out, and shady in the alleys, we used the alley behind 1st St NW between Seaton Place NW and S St. NW to walk towards Big Bear. In the middle of the alley, a young African-American man (late teens/early 20s) passed us, then walked in front of us, stopped, and asked me the time as we passed him. It was 10:10am. He noticed I had my phone in my hand and then asked me if I had an iPhone. After basically ignoring him, he continued to ask me about my phone. I finally told him it was an iPhone but that it was three years old and a crappy phone (because I thought he might be trying to steal it from me). I turned and my friend and I walked out onto S St, crossed the street, and then turned towards 1st St. The man had followed us out of the alley, and when I was only about 30-40 feet from 1st St, he told me that unless I wanted to get popped, I would stop walking and drop my phone. Basically, he insinuated that he had a gun and was trying to get me to drop my phone. I think I was in disbelief that this was happening so close to a busy street with people on it that I didn`t respond to him. After several repeat threats with no response from me, he finally gave up and left down the alley behind 1st St between S St. and Seaton Place. My friend called 911 and I walked back slowly to look down the alley and now saw two guys together heading away from us.
First, I`d like to thank the police for their quick response. They responded very quickly, and both suspects were apprehended. After a positive ID from my friend an I, one of them was arrested for attempted theft and for inciting fear (for attempting to scare me by making me think he had a gun). It was a bit of an ordeal but the police made it easy and were great.
Second, in the process, I learned that there has been an outbreak of these sort of incidents. Younger people are targeting the elderly, people leaving church, and people like my friend an I walking in isolated places like alleys. This happened at 10am Sunday morning. Therefore, try to avoid walking in out of the way place, don`t carry your phone or wallet in your hand for people to see, and keep your eyes open for suspicious activity. More importantly, if something does happen, call the police. In my case, it led to an arrest.
b) Now see this 08-08-2011 update from the same resident:
Here's an update. I got a call from someone from the DA`s office today. He gave me the name of the defendant, and it turns out he lives in the neighborhood (on the 1800 block of North Capitol), and has a prior conviction for carjacking.
The defendant was supposed to appear before a judge today and the DA`s office was going to request that he be held in custody. Then, he will go before a judge again on Thursday for the judge to determine if there is enough evidence for a trial and if he will be held in custody or let out on bail.
He is being charged with Assault with the Intent to Rob, Armed. The assault charge carries a possible penalty of 2-15 yrs in prison. The armed charge carries a possible penalty of 5-30 yrs in prison. They did not find a gun on him, but will charge him for it because he made a threat to me and intimidated us into making us think he had a gun.
To be honest, when I called the police, I had no idea that this guys attempt to steal my 3+ yr old iPhone, worth probably <$50, could result in a sentence of 5-30 yrs in prison. How sad!
c) Now here are some assorted comments from neighbors:
- From a Quincy Place NW resident: "I sure hope that doesn't mean the person regrets filing a police report! I'm not sad at all, I hope all the defendant's delinquent friends hear about it and learn the appropriate lesson."
- From a Seaton Place NW household: "I'm sure they perpetrator won't get anything approaching 5 years, let alone 50. We have a "neighbor" who was arrested last year carrying a loaded pistol and -- based on our regular sightings of him -- it appears that he was not at all inconvenienced at all by any so-called sentencing guidelines."
- From a Randolph Place NW resident: "So someone is threatened and robbed in an alley of a not-very-valuable item, and he/she says "how sad" the perp, also a carjacker, could do a long time in jail for it? Really? "How sad"?! I think we should all be done with having any sympathy for these thugs. I've been threatened and had a gun waved at me (in this neighborhood) one too many times for that."
Bloomingdale LeDroit Dog Park Assn: Join our Dog Days of Summer event - Sunday, 08-14-2011
See this message from the Bloomingdale LeDroit Dog Park Association:
The Bloomingdale LeDroit Dog Park Association (BLDPA) invites you to join us for our ``Dog Days of Summer`` event on Sunday, August 14, 2011. Bring your dog to cool off in our off-leash doggie kiddie pool (11AM-4PM). Having a hard time getting Fido to sit? Talk to the folks at the DC Humane Society`s ``Ask the Trainer`` booth (1PM-3PM). Looking to add to your family? Meet sweet, adoptable dogs at our adoption event (1PM-3PM)!
The Bloomingdale LeDroit Dog Park Association (BLDPA) invites you to join us for our ``Dog Days of Summer`` event on Sunday, August 14, 2011. Bring your dog to cool off in our off-leash doggie kiddie pool (11AM-4PM). Having a hard time getting Fido to sit? Talk to the folks at the DC Humane Society`s ``Ask the Trainer`` booth (1PM-3PM). Looking to add to your family? Meet sweet, adoptable dogs at our adoption event (1PM-3PM)!
We will also have treats for the pooches from GreenPaws and Roger, our local pet groomer, will be giving out grooming tips!
If you become a member of the BLDPA on Sunday, you will be entered into a raffle for a free photo session for your pooch or a free grooming (and other great items TBD) and will be able to attend our ``Members-only`` happy hour from 5PM-7PM, where we will have all kinds of snacks and libations.
(What is the BLDPA? The BLDPA is a non-profit neighborhood organization that manages and maintains the Bloomingdale-LeDroit dog park. What kind of things do we do? We lock and unlock the park every day; we pick up poop within the dog park when you forget to; we enforce safety rules; and we work to build a community of dog owners within our neighborhood, among other activities.)
Please email BLDPAdogs@gmail.com for more information or to volunteer.
Bloomingdale LeDroit Dog Park Association (BLDPA)
Bldpadogs@gmail.com
Committed to building a sense of community and increasing safety in Bloomingdale & Ledroit Park by establishing and maintaining a dog play area at the Park at LeDroit.
If you become a member of the BLDPA on Sunday, you will be entered into a raffle for a free photo session for your pooch or a free grooming (and other great items TBD) and will be able to attend our ``Members-only`` happy hour from 5PM-7PM, where we will have all kinds of snacks and libations.
(What is the BLDPA? The BLDPA is a non-profit neighborhood organization that manages and maintains the Bloomingdale-LeDroit dog park. What kind of things do we do? We lock and unlock the park every day; we pick up poop within the dog park when you forget to; we enforce safety rules; and we work to build a community of dog owners within our neighborhood, among other activities.)
Please email BLDPAdogs@gmail.com for more information or to volunteer.
Bloomingdale LeDroit Dog Park Association (BLDPA)
Bldpadogs@gmail.com
Committed to building a sense of community and increasing safety in Bloomingdale & Ledroit Park by establishing and maintaining a dog play area at the Park at LeDroit.
Last minute addition to ``Dog Days of Summer`` event at the dog park:
The DC Dept. of Health (11am-4pm) will be joining us. They will have an ``Ask the Vet`` table, so bring your questions! They will also have information on what to do about a dog bite, how to get a DC dog license (get one from them on Sunday for $15 - with a check ONLY), why scooping poop is SO important, how to prevent rabies and other helpful information.
For more information on the ``Dog Days of Summer`` event this Sunday at the Bloomingdale-LeDroit dog park, email BLDPAdogs@gmail.com.
The DC Dept. of Health (11am-4pm) will be joining us. They will have an ``Ask the Vet`` table, so bring your questions! They will also have information on what to do about a dog bite, how to get a DC dog license (get one from them on Sunday for $15 - with a check ONLY), why scooping poop is SO important, how to prevent rabies and other helpful information.
For more information on the ``Dog Days of Summer`` event this Sunday at the Bloomingdale-LeDroit dog park, email BLDPAdogs@gmail.com.
Monday, August 08, 2011
Then and Now: NE Corner of First and Seaton NW
Then: September 29, 2006
Then: March 1, 2008
Now: August 6th,2011
Then: March 1, 2008
Now: August 6th,2011
Sunday, August 07, 2011
Saturday, August 06, 2011
today`s NCMS Art + Music Walk is ON -- rain or shine!
Lonna Hooks, Executive Director, North Capitol Main Street, wants to advise everyone that today's Art + Music Walk is on -- rain or shine!
There * are * indoor stops along the walk, too!
See you there!
Thursday, August 04, 2011
Diton: NCMS Art + Music Walk - grand finale featuring pig roast, craft beers, Flamenco music, pizza-eating contest
See this message from Rustik Tavern`s Diton Pashaj:
Join us this Saturday, August 6th between 12 pm and 6pm for the Third Annual Art Walk in DC`s North Capital Neighborhoods of Bloomingdale, Eckington and Truxton Circle. Featuring ``Pop-up`` art installations that will be in front lawns throughout the month of August, an Artist Village with unique crafts for sale, various venues with live music and much more, this year`s Art Walk is not to be missed. Sponsored by North Capital Main Street and the Pinkline Project, the mission is to bring the community together in an event for all ages to enjoy.
Some call it Block Party, some call it Grand Finale -- oh heck, call it whatever you want -- but we are closing the unit block of T Street NW for some lively music, a Pig Roast and craft brews. A 250 pound pig will be slowly smoked for 24 hours and served alongside roasted chicken, sausage, grilled vegetables and more in an all-inclusive buffet for $15 starting at 4pm. Great Lakes and Heavy Seas Breweries will represent with their awesome craft-brews on site with pints available for $5. A selection of red and white wines will be available for $5 a glass as well.
Come for the food and drink, stay for the entertainment. On stage there will be a lively Rumba Flamenco Band with dancer. In between sets, we`ll host a Pizza Eating Contest during which representation from Big Bear Cafe, Rustik Tavern, Boundary Stone, Solly`s Tavern and soon to open in Petworth, DC Reynolds Bar, will be in fierce competition to put down the most pizzas in our allotted time-span. Come support your local providers of food and drink as they put their skills to the test. And the best part of this, the Prince of Petworth himself will be hosting the contest wearing his ``Prince``ly attire. Oh yeah, we ordered the cape and crown. Maybe we can convince him to scarf down some pizzas as well.
If all this doesn`t sound like fun to you, we don`t know what does.
You can call this Just Another Random Day in Bloomingdale.
When: Saturday, August 6th
Art Walk 12-4 pm
Grand Finale or ``Block Party`` 4 - 6:30 pm
What: Art Walk featuring pop up art installations in lawns throughout the neighborhoods
Artist Village with unique crafts for sale
Live Music in front of Big Bear Cafe, Window`s Cafe and The Firehouse
Grand Finale in front of Rustik Tavern featuring a Pig Roast, Craft Beers, Flamenco music
...and Pizza Eating Contest
Join us this Saturday, August 6th between 12 pm and 6pm for the Third Annual Art Walk in DC`s North Capital Neighborhoods of Bloomingdale, Eckington and Truxton Circle. Featuring ``Pop-up`` art installations that will be in front lawns throughout the month of August, an Artist Village with unique crafts for sale, various venues with live music and much more, this year`s Art Walk is not to be missed. Sponsored by North Capital Main Street and the Pinkline Project, the mission is to bring the community together in an event for all ages to enjoy.
Some call it Block Party, some call it Grand Finale -- oh heck, call it whatever you want -- but we are closing the unit block of T Street NW for some lively music, a Pig Roast and craft brews. A 250 pound pig will be slowly smoked for 24 hours and served alongside roasted chicken, sausage, grilled vegetables and more in an all-inclusive buffet for $15 starting at 4pm. Great Lakes and Heavy Seas Breweries will represent with their awesome craft-brews on site with pints available for $5. A selection of red and white wines will be available for $5 a glass as well.
Come for the food and drink, stay for the entertainment. On stage there will be a lively Rumba Flamenco Band with dancer. In between sets, we`ll host a Pizza Eating Contest during which representation from Big Bear Cafe, Rustik Tavern, Boundary Stone, Solly`s Tavern and soon to open in Petworth, DC Reynolds Bar, will be in fierce competition to put down the most pizzas in our allotted time-span. Come support your local providers of food and drink as they put their skills to the test. And the best part of this, the Prince of Petworth himself will be hosting the contest wearing his ``Prince``ly attire. Oh yeah, we ordered the cape and crown. Maybe we can convince him to scarf down some pizzas as well.
If all this doesn`t sound like fun to you, we don`t know what does.
You can call this Just Another Random Day in Bloomingdale.
When: Saturday, August 6th
Art Walk 12-4 pm
Grand Finale or ``Block Party`` 4 - 6:30 pm
What: Art Walk featuring pop up art installations in lawns throughout the neighborhoods
Artist Village with unique crafts for sale
Live Music in front of Big Bear Cafe, Window`s Cafe and The Firehouse
Grand Finale in front of Rustik Tavern featuring a Pig Roast, Craft Beers, Flamenco music
...and Pizza Eating Contest
more entertainment than ever at this Saturday's NCMS 2011 Art + Music Walk
See this message from North Capitol Main Street President Patricia Ellis Mitchell:
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This Saturday! North Capitol Main Street 2011 Art + Music Walk
Dear Resident/Art Lover/Music Lover/Friend;
This year, NCMS' 2011 Art+Music Walk is packed with even more entertainment than ever. Our regular feature of the coolest-hippest- artsiest-funkiest-art-ever is a given; our Artist's Market will be a great place to find that special something created by local artisans and finally, Pinkline Project/Bloombars and Rustik Tavern have really beefed up the musical entertainment with an unbelievable line-up of musicians and performers.
So the entire community -- Bloomies, Eckington and Truxton Circle in Shaw -- will be transformed into one huge arts museum. Don't go away this weekend, hang around your 'hood and enjoy the sights and sounds of NCMS' 2011 Arts + Music Walk. Pat Mitchell
COMING, THIS SATURDAY
Yard Art Installations
by the Pinkline Project
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This Saturday! North Capitol Main Street 2011 Art + Music Walk
Dear Resident/Art Lover/Music Lover/Friend;
This year, NCMS' 2011 Art+Music Walk is packed with even more entertainment than ever. Our regular feature of the coolest-hippest- artsiest-funkiest-art-ever is a given; our Artist's Market will be a great place to find that special something created by local artisans and finally, Pinkline Project/Bloombars and Rustik Tavern have really beefed up the musical entertainment with an unbelievable line-up of musicians and performers.
So the entire community -- Bloomies, Eckington and Truxton Circle in Shaw -- will be transformed into one huge arts museum. Don't go away this weekend, hang around your 'hood and enjoy the sights and sounds of NCMS' 2011 Arts + Music Walk. Pat Mitchell
COMING, THIS SATURDAY
Yard Art Installations
by the Pinkline Project
Music
♫ Chelsea McBee
♫ Wytold
♫ Jabari Exum
♫ Courtney Dowe
♫ Djesben
♫ Trumpet Grrrl
Artists Village
(Featuring local artisans/vendors)
Merchant Promos
Great Food
Saturday, August 6, 2011
First Street NW -- between P and V
12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m.
...and then there's the grand finale at Rustik Tavern starting at 4:00 - 6:00
(you will not want to miss this)
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=175502872519944
Wednesday, August 03, 2011
postponed: Florida Avenue Park groundbreaking
From ANC 5C04 Commissioner John Salatti:
Just received this info from the City.
Thanks,
John
John T. Salatti
Commissioner, ANC 5C04
Vice President, Bloomingdale Civic Association
(202) 986-2592
``Together, Building a Better Bloomingdale``
From: Thomas, Carl D. (EOM)
Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2011 4:28:01 PM
Subject: RE: Florida Ave. Park Groundbreaking Aug. 4th
Good Afternoon Ward 5,
I am saddened to announce the groundbreaking for Florida Avenue Park will be postponed. Further information will be forthcoming. I apologize for any inconvenience this postponement may cause. Thank you.
Just received this info from the City.
Thanks,
John
John T. Salatti
Commissioner, ANC 5C04
Vice President, Bloomingdale Civic Association
(202) 986-2592
``Together, Building a Better Bloomingdale``
From: Thomas, Carl D. (EOM)
Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2011 4:28:01 PM
Subject: RE: Florida Ave. Park Groundbreaking Aug. 4th
Good Afternoon Ward 5,
I am saddened to announce the groundbreaking for Florida Avenue Park will be postponed. Further information will be forthcoming. I apologize for any inconvenience this postponement may cause. Thank you.
news from North Capitol Main Street
See this message from Pat Mitchell, Bloomingdale resident and President, North Capitol Main Street:
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NCMS 2011 Art + Music Walk
Dear Resident / Art Lover / Music Lover / Friend;
This year, NCMS' 2011 Art+Music Walk is packed with even more entertainment than ever. Our regular feature of the coolest-hippest- artsyest-funkiest-art-ever is a given; our Artist's Market will be a great place to find that special something, created by local artisans and Pinkline Project/Bloombars and Rustik Tavern have really beefed up the musical entertainment with an unbelievable line-up of musicians.
So the entire community -- Bloomies, Eckington and Truxton Circle in Shaw -- will be transformed into one huge arts museum. Don't go away this weekend, hang around your 'hood and enjoy the sights and sounds of NCMS' 2011 Arts + Music Walk. Pat Mitchell
COMING, THIS SATURDAY
Yard Art Installations
by the Pinkline Project
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NCMS 2011 Art + Music Walk
Dear Resident / Art Lover / Music Lover / Friend;
This year, NCMS' 2011 Art+Music Walk is packed with even more entertainment than ever. Our regular feature of the coolest-hippest- artsyest-funkiest-art-ever is a given; our Artist's Market will be a great place to find that special something, created by local artisans and Pinkline Project/Bloombars and Rustik Tavern have really beefed up the musical entertainment with an unbelievable line-up of musicians.
So the entire community -- Bloomies, Eckington and Truxton Circle in Shaw -- will be transformed into one huge arts museum. Don't go away this weekend, hang around your 'hood and enjoy the sights and sounds of NCMS' 2011 Arts + Music Walk. Pat Mitchell
COMING, THIS SATURDAY
Yard Art Installations
by the Pinkline Project
Music
♫ Chelsea McBee
♫ Wytold
♫ Jabari Exum
♫ Courtney Dowe
♫ Djesben
♫ Trumpet Grrrl
Artists Village
(Featuring local artisans/vendors)
Merchant Promos
Great Food
Saturday, August 6, 2011
First Street NW-- between P and V
12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m.
...and then there's the grand finale at Rustik Tavern starting at 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
(you will not want to miss this)
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=175502872519944
a list of affordable housing projects in the area
Washington City Paper Housing Complex columnist Lydia DePillis has been writing about affordable housing off and on. One of her recent WCP:HC posts mentions a catalog of District affordable housing (updated 7/8/2011).
First, here is a link to Lydia's post:
How Much Affordable Housing Do We Have, Anyway?
Posted by Lydia DePillis on Aug. 1, 2011 at 1:47 pm
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/housingcomplex/2011/08/01/how-much-affordable-housing-do-we-have-anyway/
I decided to run through this DC affordable housing catalog -- the "preservation catalog" --(http://www.neighborhoodinfodc.org/dcpreservationcatalog/dcpreservationcatalog.pdf) to see what addresses were in and around Bloomingdale.
TEMPLE COURTS 33 K ST NW
TYLER HOUSE 1200 North Capitol Street, NW
EFFORTS FROM EX-CONVICTS Address: 1514 8th St. NW
SURSUM CORDA COOPERATIVE 1112 FIRST TER NW
GOLDEN RULE CENTER 21 K TER NW
LINCOLN WESTMORELAND I 1730 7TH ST NW
THE DUNBAR 57 O Street, NW
1330 7TH ST APTS (Immaculate Conception) 1330 7TH ST NW
ASBURY DWELLINGS 1616 MARION ST NW
AUGUSTA LOUISA APTS 216 NEW YORK & 1151 NEW JERSEY AVENUES NW
BATES STREET TOWNHOMES COOPERATIVE Address: 24, 52, 230 Bates St NW; 202 Q St NW
CARMEL PLAZA NORTH 200 K ST NW
FOSTER HOUSE 801 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW
GIBSON PLAZA 1301 7TH ST NW
GOLDEN RULE APTS 901 NEW JERSEY AVE NW
GOLDEN RULE PLAZA 1050 NEW JERESEY AVE NW
KELLY MILLER Address: 2101-2115 4th Street NW
KELSEY GARDENS 700 Q ST NW
LEDROIT APTS 2125 4th Street NW
LINCOLN ROAD Address: 11 R STREET, NE
LINCOLN WESTMORELAND II 1711 8TH ST NW
MOUNT VERNON PLAZA APTS Address: 930 M STREET NW
MUSEUM SQUARE ONE APTS 401 K ST NW
NORTHWEST COOP NO 15 205 Q ST NW
PHYLLIS WHEATLEY YWCA 901 RHODE ISLAND AVENUE NW
SIBLEY PLAZA 1140 N. CAPITOL STREET, N.W.
ST JAMES MUTUAL HOME 215 O ST SW
ST. MARTIN'S APTS 650 T ST NE
SURSUM CORDA 45-99 K STREET,
WAH LUCK HOUSE 800 6TH ST NW
WILLISTON APTS 222 W ST NW
YALE STEAM LAUNDRY Address: 443 NEW YORK AVENUE NW
You can click on the http://www.neighborhoodinfodc.org/dcpreservationcatalog/dcpreservationcatalog.pdf link to read more info about these projects.
Note that I did not include any Edgewood or Eckington addresses (except for 11 R St NE and the St. Martn’s Apartments).
FYI.
First, here is a link to Lydia's post:
How Much Affordable Housing Do We Have, Anyway?
Posted by Lydia DePillis on Aug. 1, 2011 at 1:47 pm
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/housingcomplex/2011/08/01/how-much-affordable-housing-do-we-have-anyway/
I decided to run through this DC affordable housing catalog -- the "preservation catalog" --(http://www.neighborhoodinfodc.org/dcpreservationcatalog/dcpreservationcatalog.pdf) to see what addresses were in and around Bloomingdale.
TEMPLE COURTS 33 K ST NW
TYLER HOUSE 1200 North Capitol Street, NW
EFFORTS FROM EX-CONVICTS Address: 1514 8th St. NW
SURSUM CORDA COOPERATIVE 1112 FIRST TER NW
GOLDEN RULE CENTER 21 K TER NW
LINCOLN WESTMORELAND I 1730 7TH ST NW
THE DUNBAR 57 O Street, NW
1330 7TH ST APTS (Immaculate Conception) 1330 7TH ST NW
ASBURY DWELLINGS 1616 MARION ST NW
AUGUSTA LOUISA APTS 216 NEW YORK & 1151 NEW JERSEY AVENUES NW
BATES STREET TOWNHOMES COOPERATIVE Address: 24, 52, 230 Bates St NW; 202 Q St NW
CARMEL PLAZA NORTH 200 K ST NW
FOSTER HOUSE 801 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW
GIBSON PLAZA 1301 7TH ST NW
GOLDEN RULE APTS 901 NEW JERSEY AVE NW
GOLDEN RULE PLAZA 1050 NEW JERESEY AVE NW
KELLY MILLER Address: 2101-2115 4th Street NW
KELSEY GARDENS 700 Q ST NW
LEDROIT APTS 2125 4th Street NW
LINCOLN ROAD Address: 11 R STREET, NE
LINCOLN WESTMORELAND II 1711 8TH ST NW
MOUNT VERNON PLAZA APTS Address: 930 M STREET NW
MUSEUM SQUARE ONE APTS 401 K ST NW
NORTHWEST COOP NO 15 205 Q ST NW
PHYLLIS WHEATLEY YWCA 901 RHODE ISLAND AVENUE NW
SIBLEY PLAZA 1140 N. CAPITOL STREET, N.W.
ST JAMES MUTUAL HOME 215 O ST SW
ST. MARTIN'S APTS 650 T ST NE
SURSUM CORDA 45-99 K STREET,
WAH LUCK HOUSE 800 6TH ST NW
WILLISTON APTS 222 W ST NW
YALE STEAM LAUNDRY Address: 443 NEW YORK AVENUE NW
You can click on the http://www.neighborhoodinfodc.org/dcpreservationcatalog/dcpreservationcatalog.pdf link to read more info about these projects.
Note that I did not include any Edgewood or Eckington addresses (except for 11 R St NE and the St. Martn’s Apartments).
FYI.
groundbreaking at Florida Avenue Park with Mayor Gray – Thursday, 08/04/2011
Posted at the BloomingdaleKids list at Yahoogroups:
Posted by: ``John T. Salatti`` john.salatti@gmail.com
Tue Aug 2, 2011 10:36 pm (PDT)
Well, parents, here is news many of you have long been waiting for!
Good Morning Ward 5,
There is exciting news for the Bates/Truxton/ Bloomingdale/ Hanover area of our Ward.
On Thursday August 4th, 2011, Mayor Gray will be on hand for the Florida Avenue Park Groundbreaking! !! The groundbreaking ceremony will begin at 11:30am. The location of the groundbreaking will be at 1st and Florida Avenue, NW. Joining Mayor Gray will be Civic and Community Leaders, ANC Commissioners, Elected and Government Officials and YOU!!
See you there!
Carl Thomas
Mayor`s Office of Community Relations and Services
Ward 5 Community Liaison
202-340-7141
Carl.Thomas@dc.gov
Let me know if you have any questions!
See you there,
John
John T. Salatti
Commissioner, ANC 5C04
Vice President, Bloomingdale Civic Association
John.Salatti@gmail.com
``Together, Building a Better Bloomingdale``
Posted by: ``John T. Salatti`` john.salatti@gmail.com
Tue Aug 2, 2011 10:36 pm (PDT)
Well, parents, here is news many of you have long been waiting for!
Good Morning Ward 5,
There is exciting news for the Bates/Truxton/ Bloomingdale/ Hanover area of our Ward.
On Thursday August 4th, 2011, Mayor Gray will be on hand for the Florida Avenue Park Groundbreaking! !! The groundbreaking ceremony will begin at 11:30am. The location of the groundbreaking will be at 1st and Florida Avenue, NW. Joining Mayor Gray will be Civic and Community Leaders, ANC Commissioners, Elected and Government Officials and YOU!!
See you there!
Carl Thomas
Mayor`s Office of Community Relations and Services
Ward 5 Community Liaison
202-340-7141
Carl.Thomas@dc.gov
Let me know if you have any questions!
See you there,
John
John T. Salatti
Commissioner, ANC 5C04
Vice President, Bloomingdale Civic Association
John.Salatti@gmail.com
``Together, Building a Better Bloomingdale``
Tuesday, August 02, 2011
emergency ANC 5C meeting -- Thursday, 8-4-2011
Posted at the Eckington list by ANC 5C Commissioner Tim Clark:
Residents,
Advisory Neighborhood Commission 5C, will be holding an emergency meeting on Thursday, August 4 at First New Hope Baptist Church. We will be reviewing grants, discussing the R Street bikelane and considering the ABRA application for the Firehouse, amongst other things. I encourage every resident that can to come out and participate in this meeting.
The meeting agenda is attached.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
7:00pm -9:00pm
First New Hope Baptist Church
1818 3rd Street NW
EMERGENCY PUBLIC MEETING
Notice & Agenda
This is to provide notice that ANC 5C will hold a Special Emergency Meeting on Thursday, August 4, 2011. The following items will be discussed:
3rd Quarter Financial Report
o Status of Documents\Submission
Consider Emergency Funding Request –
o Stronghold Civic Association – August 6, 2011 Event
Consider Request for ABRA/Stipulated Liquor License…….Firehouse
Grant Applications -The following groups have submitted applications for consideration:
Friends of Edgewood Rec (Michael Henderson)
Amateur Kickboxing Federation ( Michelle Hamond)
Edgewood Farmers Market
Perry School
“R” Street Bike Lines………………………………………………………
CUA South Campus Tree Planting Plan……………………….……….
PRE-EXECUTIVE MEETING – Starting at 6:00 P.M.
Residents,
Advisory Neighborhood Commission 5C, will be holding an emergency meeting on Thursday, August 4 at First New Hope Baptist Church. We will be reviewing grants, discussing the R Street bikelane and considering the ABRA application for the Firehouse, amongst other things. I encourage every resident that can to come out and participate in this meeting.
The meeting agenda is attached.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
7:00pm -9:00pm
First New Hope Baptist Church
1818 3rd Street NW
EMERGENCY PUBLIC MEETING
Notice & Agenda
This is to provide notice that ANC 5C will hold a Special Emergency Meeting on Thursday, August 4, 2011. The following items will be discussed:
3rd Quarter Financial Report
o Status of Documents\Submission
Consider Emergency Funding Request –
o Stronghold Civic Association – August 6, 2011 Event
Consider Request for ABRA/Stipulated Liquor License…….Firehouse
Grant Applications -The following groups have submitted applications for consideration:
Friends of Edgewood Rec (Michael Henderson)
Amateur Kickboxing Federation ( Michelle Hamond)
Edgewood Farmers Market
Perry School
“R” Street Bike Lines………………………………………………………
CUA South Campus Tree Planting Plan……………………….……….
PRE-EXECUTIVE MEETING – Starting at 6:00 P.M.
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Robert Brannum hired on a contract with the DC Office of Veterans Affairs
Washington Post's Mike DeBonis mentions Bloomingdale resident Robert Brannum in his Thursday, 07/28/2011 column:
Posted at 10:12 AM ET, 07/28/2011
DeMorning DeBonis: July 28, 2011
By Mike DeBonis
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/mike-debonis/post/demorning-debonis-july-28-2011/2011/07/28/gIQAmGOteI_blog.html
WELCOME TO THE ADMINISTRATION — Robert Vinson Brannum, news-conference-attending, military-medal-wearing, Post-editorial-hating Ward 5 activist, has been hired on a $37,000 contract with the Office of Veterans Affairs, Suderman reports (http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/looselips/2011/07/27/megaphone-wielding-vince-gray-admirer-to-help-d-c-remember-911-for-37000/): ``[Gray community affairs chief Steve Glaude] says Brannum wasn`t rewarded with a city job because of his `media activities` nor solely because of Brannum`s support of the mayor`s campaign. Brannum was hired, Glaude says, because he`s been an avid advocate for veteran`s affairs ... and has the skills necessary to help the Office of Veteran`s Affairs prepare for the Sept. 11th commemoration.`` Glaude adds that ``if you know anything about Robert, he can be quite animated in his request for employment.``
Posted at 10:12 AM ET, 07/28/2011
DeMorning DeBonis: July 28, 2011
By Mike DeBonis
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/mike-debonis/post/demorning-debonis-july-28-2011/2011/07/28/gIQAmGOteI_blog.html
WELCOME TO THE ADMINISTRATION — Robert Vinson Brannum, news-conference-attending, military-medal-wearing, Post-editorial-hating Ward 5 activist, has been hired on a $37,000 contract with the Office of Veterans Affairs, Suderman reports (http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/looselips/2011/07/27/megaphone-wielding-vince-gray-admirer-to-help-d-c-remember-911-for-37000/): ``[Gray community affairs chief Steve Glaude] says Brannum wasn`t rewarded with a city job because of his `media activities` nor solely because of Brannum`s support of the mayor`s campaign. Brannum was hired, Glaude says, because he`s been an avid advocate for veteran`s affairs ... and has the skills necessary to help the Office of Veteran`s Affairs prepare for the Sept. 11th commemoration.`` Glaude adds that ``if you know anything about Robert, he can be quite animated in his request for employment.``
(The image above is the logo of the DC Office of Veterans Affairs.)
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Open Houses in and around Bloomingdale for 07/31/2011
July can be a sluggish month for real estate in DC, with people in and out of town, but for some reason, the heat and July vacations don't seem to be hampering activity. For those currently on the hunt for a home, see your B'dale open house options here. The same info can be seen in a map format. To see specific details about each listing, scroll over the push pins on the map.
procedural protest of the Engine Company 12 ABRA application
See this 07/29/2011 message from ANC 5C03 Commissioner Hugh Youngblood:
Procedural Protest of the Engine Company 12 ABRA Application
Dear Members of the Community,
The Engine Company 12 team has indicated their preference to negotiate a Voluntary Agreement with the surrounding community regarding their ABRA application under the leadership of the ABRA mediator. As such, I`ll be working with Commissioners Pinkney and Thomas and any interested members of the community to develop and submit a protest petition to ABRA in order to formally initiate the structured mediation process.
If you`d like to join the working group on the subject, please contact either me, your SMD Commissioner (if you live outside the borders of SMD 5C03), or your local Civic Association leaders.
If you`d like to show your support for the Engine Company 12 ABRA application as filed, please let me know and contact Mr. Steven May to determine how the team could best use your help.
For more information, please visit the Engine Company 12 website (http://enginecompany12.com/).
Hugh Youngblood
ANC, SMD 5C03
anc5c03@gmail.com
Procedural Protest of the Engine Company 12 ABRA Application
Dear Members of the Community,
The Engine Company 12 team has indicated their preference to negotiate a Voluntary Agreement with the surrounding community regarding their ABRA application under the leadership of the ABRA mediator. As such, I`ll be working with Commissioners Pinkney and Thomas and any interested members of the community to develop and submit a protest petition to ABRA in order to formally initiate the structured mediation process.
If you`d like to join the working group on the subject, please contact either me, your SMD Commissioner (if you live outside the borders of SMD 5C03), or your local Civic Association leaders.
If you`d like to show your support for the Engine Company 12 ABRA application as filed, please let me know and contact Mr. Steven May to determine how the team could best use your help.
For more information, please visit the Engine Company 12 website (http://enginecompany12.com/).
Hugh Youngblood
ANC, SMD 5C03
anc5c03@gmail.com
Friday, July 29, 2011
Yoga District Information.
Jasmine posted this in the comments, but I didn't want it to get lost there.
hi guys! jasmine from yoga district here. we'll move back to yoga district 1st st once the minimarket fixes the bug problem. but if there's enough community support for it, we can keep both the old and new yoga district bloomingdale locations, making one hot yoga and the other normal. what do you guys think?
btw the new bloomingdale location might have sweet rooftop yoga possibilities (when it's not 100+ degrees out).
love and peace
hi guys! jasmine from yoga district here. we'll move back to yoga district 1st st once the minimarket fixes the bug problem. but if there's enough community support for it, we can keep both the old and new yoga district bloomingdale locations, making one hot yoga and the other normal. what do you guys think?
btw the new bloomingdale location might have sweet rooftop yoga possibilities (when it's not 100+ degrees out).
love and peace
leather sleeper sofa and matching recliner for sale
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Would it be possible to place a blog post about my furniture that I'm trying to sell? I've added the description and pics below...
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Leather sleeper sofa and matching recliner for sale!
Both of these pieces are two years old and are from Jennifer Convertibles. They are in excellent condition and very comfortable. $850.
Please contact Lindsey for more info! Enotsnil@gmail.com
Would it be possible to place a blog post about my furniture that I'm trying to sell? I've added the description and pics below...
Thanks!
Leather sleeper sofa and matching recliner for sale!
Both of these pieces are two years old and are from Jennifer Convertibles. They are in excellent condition and very comfortable. $850.
Please contact Lindsey for more info! Enotsnil@gmail.com
Want to Help Build a New Playground?
A neighbor email this to me and asked me to post it:
Sign Up to Help Build a New Playground at 45 P Street NW
I am a local parent who is excited about the new playground that will be built at the Associates for Renewal in Education (ARE) facility at 45 P Street NW. The playground will be open to the public when school is not in session so it will be a great benefit for kids in the neighborhood. I talked with the project manager from Kaboom which is sponsoring the playground to get some more details.
Volunteers are needed to help build the playground on Thursday, Sept. 15 from 8:30 am-2:30 pm. You can sign up to volunteer and to receive updates from Kaboom at http://projects.kaboom.org/projects/5201-washington-capitals No building experience is required, and gloves, dust masks and sunscreen will be provided for volunteers. There will be supervision for youth with some activities, but I don’t know the age range for the kids who will be supervised.
ARE has served the DC area for more than 30 years, and the organization provides child care and pre-kindergarten classes at 45 P Street NW. You can read more about ARE HERE I hope our community gets behind this project and rolls up our sleeves to help! Another playground would be a great addition to the neighborhood.
Best,
Brendan L. Smith
Thursday, July 28, 2011
the Saturday, 8-6-2011 NCMS Art + Music Walk needs volunteers to help make it a great day
See this message from Truxton Circle resident and North Capitol Main Street Executive Director, Lonna Hooks:
** ART WALK **
Needs YOU!
Art Walk is quickly approaching and we need volunteers to help make it a great day for all!
J o i n U s
Wednesday
August 3, 2011
7:00pm
NCMS Office
1703 North Capitol St, NE
Washington, DC 20001
We have several details to finalize and a sign-up sheet will be available. There are still several slots open for you to lend a hand.
If you can help to make this year's Art Walk a great success we hope to see you at the meeting.
Please RSVP HERE or email Lonna Hooks at lhooks@ncmsinc.org if you plan on attending.
Contact Information
North Capitol Main Street
1703 North Capitol St, NE
Washington, DC 20001
202-670-1703
www.ncmsinc.org
Needs YOU!
Art Walk is quickly approaching and we need volunteers to help make it a great day for all!
J o i n U s
Wednesday
August 3, 2011
7:00pm
NCMS Office
1703 North Capitol St, NE
Washington, DC 20001
We have several details to finalize and a sign-up sheet will be available. There are still several slots open for you to lend a hand.
If you can help to make this year's Art Walk a great success we hope to see you at the meeting.
Please RSVP HERE or email Lonna Hooks at lhooks@ncmsinc.org if you plan on attending.
Contact Information
North Capitol Main Street
1703 North Capitol St, NE
Washington, DC 20001
202-670-1703
www.ncmsinc.org
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
DC MUD profiles 2429 1st St NW - on the market for $724,999
Hey! The DC MUD blog has profiled a Bloomingdale residential property for sale -- 2429 1st Street NW, located on the southeast corner of 1st & Channing St NW. Across the both the McMillan Reservoir and the McMillan Sand Filtration site.
http://dcmud.blogspot.com/2011/07/your-next-place_27.html
http://dcmud.blogspot.com/2011/07/your-next-place_27.html
Monday, July 25, 2011
Investigating Where We Live (including Bloomingdale!) Opening Reception - Friday, 07-29-2011
Dear Bloomingdale residents:
Thank you again for your time, contribution, and support of our teens involved in Investigating Where We Live.
Andrew and I hope you will join us and feel free to forward email and attached invite to others.
For those who are not digitally connected, would you please help us spread the news and/or suggest avenues to do so?
Investigating Where We Live
Opening Reception
Friday, July 29 from 6:30 – 8:30 pm
@ National Building Museum
Investigating Where We Live is a four-week summer program in which local middle and high school students use photography, interviews, and sketching to explore, document, and interpret
Washington D.C. neighborhoods.
The 2011 exhibition features student's stories about Bloomingdale, H Street, and Mount Pleasant through photography, writing, art, and other creative expression.
Come see students’ fresh perspectives on these vibrant and historic neighborhoods!
The Friday opening reception to the exhibit is FREE. After that, there will be an admission charge for exhibits of $8 adults, $5 youth.
If you're unable to join us Friday, the exhibition is on view to the public from July 30, 2011 through May 28, 2012.
Check out the IWWL blog here:
http://nbmoutreach.tumblr.com/archive
More info on IWWL here:
http://www.nbm.org/families-kids/teens-young-adults/iwwl-program.html
My best,
Bessie Lee
National Building Museum 401 F St. NW Washington, DC 20001 www.nbm.org Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
WCP Housing Complex picks up on Snorre Wik's wordless McMillan YouTube video
Recall Bloomingdale resident Snorre Wik's wordless video on the McMillan Sand Filtration site? http://www.youtube.com/vidiot9000#p/a/u/0/WeOwqFyh5-8 .
Looks like this YouTube video got noticed by Lydia DePillis of the Washington City Paper Housing Complex column.
Here you go:
Persistent Grumbling at McMillan Produces Pretty Video
Posted by Lydia DePillis on Jul. 25, 2011 at 8:19 am
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/housingcomplex/2011/07/25/persistent-grumbling-at-mcmillan-produces-pretty-video
In the last few days, a wordless little ditty on the historic elements of the McMillan Sand Filtration Plant site hit the internet. Made by Bloomingdale resident Snorre Wik, it`s part of an attempt by local leaders to press for as much historic preservation and park space on the McMillan site on North Capitol Street as possible.
Even after an extensive community engagement process last winter (http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/housingcomplex/2010/12/16/the-great-reset-mcmillan-has-bedeviled-developers-for-decades-can-the-latest-try-be-the-last/ ), some local advisory neighborhood commissioners thought those elements—along with stormwater and traffic mitigation—were inadequate. They declined to quickly give the draft concept their initial stamp of approval, which would have given the private development team strength going through the zoning and historic reviews.
In June, the city announced (http://www.bizjournals.com/washington/print-edition/2011/06/10/dc-changes-course-at-mcmillan-will.html ) that it would be taking over those processes, which will include traffic and stormwater management studies. After a community meeting on the subject, commissioner Hugh Youngblood laid out his take on a local blog (http://bloomingdaleneighborhood.blogspot.com/2011/06/hugh-youngbloods-thoughts-from-thursday.html ).
``I received the clear message that the community is ready to deploy its skills and dedication into an effort equivalent to the Manhattan Project with the mission of taking the power back and developing a plan for the historic McMillan by by the people and for the people,`` Youngblood wrote.
Youngblood`s group is talking with an Australian landscape architect and planning a survey of residents to come up with a few points of agreement. ``Things that are the major drivers of external impacts need to be addressed first rather than last,`` he told me a few weeks ago. ``I do think we need to start over in terms of transportation and stormwater, and in terms of a park.``
Looks like this YouTube video got noticed by Lydia DePillis of the Washington City Paper Housing Complex column.
Here you go:
Persistent Grumbling at McMillan Produces Pretty Video
Posted by Lydia DePillis on Jul. 25, 2011 at 8:19 am
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/housingcomplex/2011/07/25/persistent-grumbling-at-mcmillan-produces-pretty-video
In the last few days, a wordless little ditty on the historic elements of the McMillan Sand Filtration Plant site hit the internet. Made by Bloomingdale resident Snorre Wik, it`s part of an attempt by local leaders to press for as much historic preservation and park space on the McMillan site on North Capitol Street as possible.
Even after an extensive community engagement process last winter (http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/housingcomplex/2010/12/16/the-great-reset-mcmillan-has-bedeviled-developers-for-decades-can-the-latest-try-be-the-last/ ), some local advisory neighborhood commissioners thought those elements—along with stormwater and traffic mitigation—were inadequate. They declined to quickly give the draft concept their initial stamp of approval, which would have given the private development team strength going through the zoning and historic reviews.
In June, the city announced (http://www.bizjournals.com/washington/print-edition/2011/06/10/dc-changes-course-at-mcmillan-will.html ) that it would be taking over those processes, which will include traffic and stormwater management studies. After a community meeting on the subject, commissioner Hugh Youngblood laid out his take on a local blog (http://bloomingdaleneighborhood.blogspot.com/2011/06/hugh-youngbloods-thoughts-from-thursday.html ).
``I received the clear message that the community is ready to deploy its skills and dedication into an effort equivalent to the Manhattan Project with the mission of taking the power back and developing a plan for the historic McMillan by by the people and for the people,`` Youngblood wrote.
Youngblood`s group is talking with an Australian landscape architect and planning a survey of residents to come up with a few points of agreement. ``Things that are the major drivers of external impacts need to be addressed first rather than last,`` he told me a few weeks ago. ``I do think we need to start over in terms of transportation and stormwater, and in terms of a park.``
This project has ``started over`` so many times that even the closest observers can lose track.
(McMillan silo image courtesy of Suzanne Des Marais.)
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Open Houses in and around Bloomingdale for 07/24/2011
Personally, I'd rather be at the pool today, but if you are willing to brave the heat, there are a bunch of open houses scheduled for today. The same information can be seen in a map format. To see information for individual listings, scroll over the push pins on the map.
Saturday, July 23, 2011
short film on the landmarked McMillan Sand Filtration site
See this message from Bloomingdale resident Snorre Wik:
We made a short film starring The McMillan Reservoir:
http://www.youtube.com/vidiot9000#p/a/u/0/WeOwqFyh5-8 .
The film is titled "McMillan Park."
(McMillan silo image courtesy of Suzanne Des Marais.)closure of Florida Avenue Park on 08/01/2011 as the 1st step towards renovations
From: Geovani A Bonilla[SMTP:GBONILLA @ HOSPICEMAN AGEMENT.COM]
Sent: Friday, July 22, 2011 5:37:53 PM
Subject: Florida Avenue and First Street Park to Close for Demolition on Monday, August 1st.
Dear Commissioners, Community Leaders and Friends of the Florida Avenue Park,
I received a call from Ms. Jackie Stanley from DPR to notify me of the scheduled closing of the Florida Avenue Park. The park will start the pre-construction, demolition phase on Monday, August 1st (as we had notified the committee, this could have taken place anytime after July 9th when the contract was approved).
Commissioner Thomas, DPR and I will be coordinating a community meeting the week of August 8th to discuss the project and for community input. As leaders of your community, this information is being shared with you to discriminate to your constituents. We will be putting out flyers and notices of the meeting once we set the exact date and time.
Regards,
Geovani A. Bonilla
Bates Area Civic Association, President
Washington, DC 20001
Email: gbonilla@hospicemanagement.com
Sent: Friday, July 22, 2011 5:37:53 PM
Subject: Florida Avenue and First Street Park to Close for Demolition on Monday, August 1st.
Dear Commissioners, Community Leaders and Friends of the Florida Avenue Park,
I received a call from Ms. Jackie Stanley from DPR to notify me of the scheduled closing of the Florida Avenue Park. The park will start the pre-construction, demolition phase on Monday, August 1st (as we had notified the committee, this could have taken place anytime after July 9th when the contract was approved).
Commissioner Thomas, DPR and I will be coordinating a community meeting the week of August 8th to discuss the project and for community input. As leaders of your community, this information is being shared with you to discriminate to your constituents. We will be putting out flyers and notices of the meeting once we set the exact date and time.
Regards,
Geovani A. Bonilla
Bates Area Civic Association, President
Washington, DC 20001
Email: gbonilla@hospicemanagement.com
Thursday, July 21, 2011
DC's worst pop-up of all time, 26 P St NE, recently sold for $699,000
I spied this neighborhood property sale:
P Street NE, 26-First Savings Mortgage Corp. to Doustan II Corp., $699,000.
Recall that Mari of the InShaw blog reported this piece of crap:
http://www.inshaw.com/blog/2009/02/26-p-st-ne-tall-piece-of-crap-for-sale.html
and who could forget the Prince of Petworth's label of "The Worst Pop-Up of All Time?
P Street NE, 26-First Savings Mortgage Corp. to Doustan II Corp., $699,000.
Recall that Mari of the InShaw blog reported this piece of crap:
http://www.inshaw.com/blog/2009/02/26-p-st-ne-tall-piece-of-crap-for-sale.html
and who could forget the Prince of Petworth's label of "The Worst Pop-Up of All Time?
(Image courtesy of Prince of Petworth.)
mystery "Bloomingdale" playground location identified: unit block of P St NW
A post over at the Bates Area Civic Assiciation (BACA) blog provides the answer to the question of the location of the mystery "Bloomingdale" playground as reported in the Washington Examiner (http://washingtonexaminer.com/local/2011/07/teaming-build-super-playground):
The location?
The unit block of P Street NW.
See the BACA blog post: http://batesareacivicassociation.org/2011/07/21/new-are-playground/
And see this video press release: http://washingtoncapitals.tumblr.com/post/7859290415/john-carlson-elliot-segal-from-dc101-and-kaboom .
So while this new playground isn't actually in Bloomingdale, it is nearby in Truxton Circle/Bates area. Another park in the community!
The location?
The unit block of P Street NW.
See the BACA blog post: http://batesareacivicassociation.org/2011/07/21/new-are-playground/
And see this video press release: http://washingtoncapitals.tumblr.com/post/7859290415/john-carlson-elliot-segal-from-dc101-and-kaboom .
So while this new playground isn't actually in Bloomingdale, it is nearby in Truxton Circle/Bates area. Another park in the community!
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Ecumenical Council's Annual Fellowship Festival this Saturday, 07-23-2011
See this message & event announcement from ANC 5C04 Commissioner John Salatti:
As part of several efforts to connect our neighborhood and our churches, this year's Ecumenical Council Festival will take place right in the heart of Bloomingdale in the parking lot behind Windows Cafe. The event is a big neighborhood block party. So come out and have some fun!
I look forward to seeing you there,
John
John T. Salatti
Commissioner, ANC 5C04
Vice President, Bloomingdale Civic Association
John.Salatti@gmail.com
"Together, Building a Better Bloomingdale"
The North Capitol Street and Rhode Island Avenue Ecumenical Council
in Partnership with
The Bloomingdale Community
is hosting its Annual Fellowship Festival
Saturday, July 23, 2011
11:00 am to 4:00 pm
on the Parking lot of Mt. Bethel Baptist Church
located at 1st Street and Thomas St. NW
There will be food, fun, friendship and festivities
All are welcome and there is no charge.
Rain or Shine
There will be activities for all ages and prizes galore
As part of several efforts to connect our neighborhood and our churches, this year's Ecumenical Council Festival will take place right in the heart of Bloomingdale in the parking lot behind Windows Cafe. The event is a big neighborhood block party. So come out and have some fun!
I look forward to seeing you there,
John
John T. Salatti
Commissioner, ANC 5C04
Vice President, Bloomingdale Civic Association
John.Salatti@gmail.com
"Together, Building a Better Bloomingdale"
The North Capitol Street and Rhode Island Avenue Ecumenical Council
in Partnership with
The Bloomingdale Community
is hosting its Annual Fellowship Festival
Saturday, July 23, 2011
11:00 am to 4:00 pm
on the Parking lot of Mt. Bethel Baptist Church
located at 1st Street and Thomas St. NW
There will be food, fun, friendship and festivities
All are welcome and there is no charge.
Rain or Shine
There will be activities for all ages and prizes galore
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Examiner: unnamed Bloomingdale playground to be built; who can identify this mystery park ?
See this brief article from the Tuesday, July 19, 2011 Washington Examiner newspaper on page 4. Note that this article does not appear at the Washington Examiner website.
And note that the name of the location in Bloomingdale is not explicitly mentioned.
And note that the name of the location in Bloomingdale is not explicitly mentioned.
Heart of the City
Teaming up to build a super playground
Children from the Bloomingdale neighborhood in Northwest Washington will get the playground of their dreams, thanks to the Washington Capitals, Capitals defenseman Mike Green, DC 101 DJ Elliot Segal and KaBOOM!, a national nonprofit dedicated to saving play.
Children will draw their dream playgrounds and designers will incorporate elements from their pictures into a final design of the playground, to be built September 15, 2011. It will provide a safe place for more than 600 children to play.
-- Betsy Woodruff
missing supercans
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I live on the 100 block of T Street NW(west of RI). My supercan is missing, and it looks like others in the alley are as well. Can you ask your loyal readers if anyone else's cans have gone missing and if anyone has any theories?
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