tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48254515084208737222024-03-13T20:26:51.250-07:00DC MINNIEHappenings on and around Minnesota Avenue DC and all of the great streets that cross its pathAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15325549849845245808noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825451508420873722.post-82323010070370986052013-08-13T07:00:00.000-07:002013-08-13T07:00:44.461-07:00River East Emerging Leaders (R.E.E.L) hosting "Demystifying Development"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The River East Emerging Leaders (R.E.E.L) organization is hosting a community event titled "Demystifying Development". I've blogged about a few of the development projects going on in our neighborhood and this is a great way to get first-hand information on the projects and how they will effect our community. The details are below. Please visit <a href="http://reeldc.org/">reeldc.org</a> for more information.<br />
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When: Tuesday August 27, 2013<br /><br />
Time: 7 PM<br /><br />
Where: Department of Employment Services<br />
4058 Minnesota Ave. NE<br />
(Orange Line: Minnesota Ave Metro Stop)<br />
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Aaron Weiner - Washington City Paper<br />
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INVITED PANELISTS:<br />
Harriet Tregoning - Director Office of Planning<br />
Catherine Buell - Exec Director St Elizabeths East Campus<br />
Mustafa Abdul Salaam - Ward 8 Workforce Development Council<br />
Stan Voudrie - Four Points<br />
Michael Stevens - Capitol Riverfront BID<br />
Ron Harris - DC Community Organizer<br />
Sandra "SS" Seegars - Ward 8 Community Organizer<br />
RSVP: <a href="mailto:info@reeldc.org">info@reeldc.org</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15325549849845245808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825451508420873722.post-26930687676506476452013-07-26T11:33:00.001-07:002013-07-26T11:34:46.100-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;">Baseball is coming to Ward 7 and not just any ole' baseball, baseball with "Natitude". The Washington Nationals in partnership with the DC Government and other generous donors are in the process of completing the Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy Educational and Athletic center. Per the <a href="https://secure.mlb.com/was/community/foundation/index.jsp">Washington Nationals Dream Foundation's </a>website the center will be "a year-round educational and athletic facility designed to provide
high-quality after-school and summer learning programs for boys and
girls in Washington, D.C., neighborhoods east of the Anacostia River." </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;">The center will be next to the Fort Dupont Ice Rink on Ely Place SE.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;"> <a href="http://www.capitalcommunitynews.com/content/fort-dupont-ice-arena-and-nationals-youth-baseball-academy-bring-new-opportunities-children">Capitalcommunitynews.com</a> reports that </span><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;">the $15 million facility will house three types of baseball
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15325549849845245808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825451508420873722.post-43825377383463618962013-04-24T12:43:00.000-07:002013-04-24T12:45:54.412-07:00Park 7 ProjectMy first official post was about the Park 7 development being built on the corner of Benning Rd and Minnesota Ave NE. The $80 million development will hold over 300 housing units, (some affordable rentals
and some market-rate condos), 23,000 square feet of retail space and
underground parking. This is located right beside the fairly new DC Government building, which is right beside the Minnesota Ave Metro station. Hopefully the project will revitalize the retail options in the area and bring a much needed renewal to the community.<br />
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If you plan on getting around the city this Saturday, March 16th plan very carefully, many roads will be closed as early as 6am for the Rock and Roll Marathon. According to the marathon's website closures begin at 7am but last year many major roads were closed by 6am. The road closure grid says Minnesota Ave (from L'Enfant Square) will be closed from 9am to 1pm, but keep in mind the roads reopen as the last runners clear the area so it could be much later than 1pm. Read the excerpt from their website below... <br />
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<i>Most road closures and detours will be in effect between the hours of
7:00 am and 2:00 pm. The race begins at 7:30 am, and streets will reopen
on a rolling basis as soon as the last participant has passed and all
course support materials have been removed. Streets along the earlier
miles of the route will open earlier than roads along the end of the
route. Please review the <a href="http://runrocknroll.competitor.com/files/2011/11/usa13_roadclosuregrid1.pdf">road closure grid</a> and <a href="http://runrocknroll.competitor.com/files/2011/11/usa13_coursemap.pdf">course map</a>
for more information. Residents and businesses located near the race
course are urged to plan ahead and to be aware of road closure schedules
and alternate access routes.</i><br />
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Visit the marathon's website for details and to see the course and a complete list of road closures http://runrocknroll.competitor.com/usa/road-closures.<br />
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On the bright side there will be a bandstand right on Minnesota Ave by Ft. Dupont Park so if you are stuck at least you can enjoy some music and watch the runners!<i> </i>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15325549849845245808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825451508420873722.post-2968741100126063982013-01-17T11:19:00.003-08:002013-01-18T07:05:55.545-08:00DCPS Finalized School Consolidation Plan AnnouncedToday, DCPS School Chancellor, Kaya Henderson revealed the much debated school consolidation plan. Four schools in Ward 7 are on the final list of schools to be (closed) consolidated. The original proposal had five school in Ward 7 slated to be consolidated. Smothers ES was spared. <a href="http://dcps.dc.gov/DCPS/About+DCPS/Press+Releases+and+Announcements/Press+Releases/Chancellor+Henderson+Announces+Final+School+Consolidations+Plan" target="_blank">Here's</a> the link to the DCPS website where you can read the plan in its entirety. <br />
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Here's another link to a graph on Washington Post's website. Its shows the original proposal, the final decision and the justification.<br />
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http://apps.washingtonpost.com/g/page/local/dc-public-schools-closure-list-january-2013/25/<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15325549849845245808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825451508420873722.post-20631659203342657992012-11-29T06:46:00.001-08:002013-12-03T06:26:18.386-08:00Access to SE/SW Freeway From Sousa Bridge Closed!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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After rush hour today (11/29/12) vehicles traveling northbound across the Sousa Bridge in SE will no longer have access to the SE/SW freeway westbound. If you use this route you know that the ramp on the Sousa Bridge to the freeway has been down to one lane for months, but now the ramp will be closed for a period of up to 20 months.</div>
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The article accompanying the graphic details the "new" traffic route, however I think city dwellers like myself will find a couple of different ways to navigate this closure. I plan to increase my commute by 15 mins. and keep straight on Pennsylvania Ave, past capital hill and head to Georgetown (where I work) or I've may use East Capital. If you normally start your day headed across the Sousa Bridge let me know your new route!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15325549849845245808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825451508420873722.post-20111428539929202352012-11-13T13:43:00.001-08:002012-11-13T13:43:58.522-08:00Fight DCPS Plan to Consolidate!Today DCPS announced it's plan to close and consolidate 20 schools in the area. The effected schools in Ward 7 are:<br />
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Davis ES (students to C.W. Harris ES)<br />
Kenilworth ES (students to Houston ES)<br />
Ron Brown MS (students to Kelly Miller MS)<br />
Smothers ES (students to Aiton ES and Plummer ES)<br />
Winston EC (students to Stanton ES and Kramer MS)<br />
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This is crazy to me! Our schools are performing poorly with the number of students per school now. How will more kids per classroom improve things? The most upsetting to me was the plan to have a high school serve students in grades six through 12! Really? I was a against the move to middle schools (6-8) from the former system of Junior High (7-9). Do we really want elementary age children in school with 18 year olds?!<br />
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Please call DCPS, your council member and the Mayor's office and complain! Most importantly go to the community hearings. The first one is scheduled for Nov. 15th from 4pm - 8pm in the Wilson Building on Pennsylvania Ave. Please visit the DCPS website for the other dates. <br />
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This summer DC announced it would be participating in the Smart 911 service. <span class="centerBodyTextOneCol">With Smart911, residents are able to create a Safety Profile at <a href="https://www.smart911.com/">www.smart911.com</a> that is automatically displayed to 9-1-1 during emergency calls. Smart911 allows you in enter information such as address, phone numbers associated with your address, household occupants including pets and other pertinent information about your family and your dwelling. First responders will be able to receive information ranging from your blood type to the location of your gas shut-off valve. </span></div>
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<span class="centerBodyTextOneCol">At first glance this seems like a great resource to have especially for elderly people living alone or citizens with critical health issues, but as I logged on and created my profile I felt slightly uneasy about providing so much personal information about myself and my residence. None of the information seems to be required, so you can choose how much or how little information to provide.</span></div>
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<span class="centerBodyTextOneCol">All in all it is a great resource, the more information first responders have in an emergency situation the better. However, I am carefully deciding how munch information I'm willing to share. </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15325549849845245808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825451508420873722.post-33921617499580216872012-10-22T08:45:00.000-07:002012-10-22T08:45:31.130-07:00VOTE EARLY & OFTEN (just kidding)Today marks the first day of early voting for the Presidential Election. As reported by the Washington Post,<br />
residents who want to vote early can go to One Judiciary Square at 441 Fourth St. NW. Voting begins at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 7 p.m.<br />
We all know that historically in DC the democratic nominee wins by a landslide, but that is no excuse not to cast your vote! If you are going to be out-of town, indisposed or unavailable on Nov. 6th make sure you cast your vote early!<br />
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Happy voting! Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15325549849845245808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825451508420873722.post-3010571954291769812012-08-28T10:42:00.002-07:002012-08-28T10:48:15.418-07:00My Lovely Speed Humps<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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One day last week I was again disturbed by the sound of a very loud dirt-bike speeding up and down my street. I had just made up my mind that I would call 3-1-1 and report the disturbance when I noticed the flashing red lights outside of my window. The speeder had been headed office by a police car. Unfortunately, when the officer cut him off the suspect crashed into my neighbor's parked car, damaging the door, then fled on foot. I decided right then and there to request, no, DEMAND! speed humps on our street. </div>
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Ok, it turns out the process is a bit more involved that I thought, but I decided to go for it anyway. After some research, I found out that I would have to have a petition signed by 75% of the households on my block to start the request process. For instance if you lived on residential street with intersections you would have to get 75% of the households on each block, ex. 3300, 3400, etc.</div>
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All the information can be found in the <i>DDOT Speed Hump Request Procedures and Engineering Guidelines </i>document (<a href="http://www.dc.gov/DC/DDOT/Projects+and+Planning/Standards+and+Guidelines/Speed+Hump+Request/DDOT+Speed+Hump+Request+Procedures+and+Engineering+Guidelines">PDF</a>) at the city's site. After I downloaded the petition I set out to get signatures. All of my neighbors were happy to sign the petition. I was told that they tried a few years ago but nothing came of it. </div>
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As of now, I have a few more signatures to obtain and based on what I was told in the past I've decided to do a few things to hopefully improve our chances of success:</div>
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This Saturday! The Essential Theatre Presents <span><span><span><span><span><span><span>“Before I Die: The War Against Tupac Shakur,”
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at 4 PM, the presentation will take place in the center’s south atrium foyer, 2700 F Street, NW, Washington, DC
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aged 18 years and over.<span> </span>“Before I Die:
The War Against Tupac Shakur,” is A fictional account dramatizing the last days
before hip hop icon Tupac Shakur was killed preceded by a self arranged meeting
between him and his industry rival Christopher (Biggie Smalls.) Wallace.<span> </span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=4825451508420873722" name="13966a62eabbb108_OLE_LINK47" target="_blank"></a><a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=4825451508420873722" name="13966a62eabbb108_OLE_LINK46" target="_blank"><span>For more info contact 202.467.4600,
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www.theessentialtheatre.org, www.youtube.com/theessentialtheatre.</span></a></span></span></span></span></span></span></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15325549849845245808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825451508420873722.post-23289627744919789332012-06-05T06:53:00.003-07:002012-06-05T06:53:16.894-07:00Fantasic One Woman Show Tonight at Garfield Elementary School<span style="color: #282828;"><span style="font-family: Tahoma,Verdana,Helvetica,Arial;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">The Essential Theatre will present a theatrical experience for
students and parents tonight at Garfield ES at 5:00pm. This presentation is a part of their Children’s Program in Public Schools. </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"> <br />
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Humanities East of the River Arts Initiative and the National Endowment
for the Arts. The Performance is “Harriet Tubman: The Chosen One,” a
one-woman show written, and performed by Gwendolyn Briley-Strand</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">.</span></span></span><br />
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The 1st Annual East of the
River Homebuyers Education Fair will be held Saturday, May 19th. Homebuyer education information and resources
will be available for potential homebuyers.
Come out and attend financial workshops, learn about
home ownership opportunities and purchase assistance programs for District
residents. <br />
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Information will be provided about: Credit
counseling • Home ownership opportunities • The District’s first-time
homebuyers programs and other financial resources<br />
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This is a FREE family friendly event. There
will be carnival games, activities and prizes for kids of all ages.<br />
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Date: Saturday, May 19, 2012; 11 AM - 1 PM<br />
Location: Thurgood Marshall Academy<br />
2427 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave, SE
Washington, DC 20020Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15325549849845245808noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825451508420873722.post-80652101723078115992012-04-19T06:24:00.000-07:002012-04-19T06:24:00.460-07:00R.E.E.L Presents: Deconstructing Politics Lecture SeriesThe River East Emerging Leaders (R.E.E.L) organization is holding a lecture series on the topic of local politics and the first speaker is no other than Councilmember Marion S. Barry. <br />
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From the R.E.E.L newsletter...<br />
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With the current state of the housing market, many communities are dealing (or not dealing) with vacant properties. The city has a process for reporting vacant properties through the DC Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs. They are responsible for ensuring vacant properties are maintained according to the "Vacant Building Maintenance Standard". The city holds a certain level of responsibility, but in my opinion, so does the community. See something, say something!<br />
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The agency inspects vacant properties for code violations periodically, however it blows me away that people can live next to, across from or adjacent to a vacant property that clearly poses health and safety risk and not report it. According to the first section of the "Vacant Building Maintenance Standard" code:<br />
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A building shall be adequately maintained if:<br />
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(1) Doors, windows, areaways, and other openings are weather-tight and secured against entry by birds, vermin, and trespassers, and missing or broken doors, windows, and other openings are covered with 1/2 inch CDX plywood that is weather protected, tightly fitted to the opening, and secured by screws or bolts; <br />
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The city also has a "Nuisance Abatement Fund" <span id="bodyText">These funds assist DCRA in making repairs of housing violations or unsafe property maintenance conditions. According to the DCRA website, under the "Emergency Violation Process" section, "</span><span id="bodyText">Whenever the owner of any vacant building shall fail to enclose the doors, windows, areaways, or other openings of the property, the DCRA may immediately enclose the property to meet the standard. Subsequent to the enclosure, the DCRA must give the owner notice."</span><br />
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<span id="bodyText">However the city will only know if someone reports it. </span><br />
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While looking for more info on DC vacant property issues, I came across the following blog http://dcvacantproperties.blogspot.com/, it has a lot of good information and links.<br />
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The blog also discussed the broken window theory, which points to evidence that a building in disrepair in any neighborhood is an invitation for trouble. "Untended property becomes fair game for people out for fun or plunder..." Check out the blogspot and clink on "broken windows" to read more about the theory and evidence that supports the theory.<br />
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Until the housing market completely turns around, many communities will have vacant properties. As responsible members of the community we must do our part to make sure the city is keeping these properties up to code until they can be placed on the market. Make a call, write a letter, or roll out the welcome mat for the family of racoons, feral cats, and rats that will take up residence in the house left abandoned and neglected on your street!<br />
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<h3 class="post-title entry-title"></h3>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15325549849845245808noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825451508420873722.post-21441142033297817832012-02-10T07:28:00.000-08:002012-02-10T07:28:58.404-08:00Do You Know About HPAP<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2P_YZRTgRQU/TzU3EQ6T8_I/AAAAAAAAAfw/jMOvzdPm5Xw/s1600/sold.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="190" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2P_YZRTgRQU/TzU3EQ6T8_I/AAAAAAAAAfw/jMOvzdPm5Xw/s200/sold.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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Yesterday I went to the Greater Washington Urban League (GWUL) to tape a testimonial about the Home Purchase Assistance Program (HPAP). With the help of the HPAP program I was able to purchase my home last year. The staff told me that they are really trying to get the word out about the program. So in case you didn't know...HPAP helps first time home buyers purchase homes in Washington, DC. The home buying process can be a daunting task but the HPAP team at GWUL is very helpful. The details of the program can be found on their webpage.<br />
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If you know anyone that may benefit from this program please pass this along! The website is <a href="http://www.gwul.org/programs/housing/hpap">http://www.gwul.org/programs/housing/hpap</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15325549849845245808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825451508420873722.post-46639320968773197892012-01-17T11:32:00.000-08:002012-01-17T11:32:25.632-08:00One City Summit<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MxaUIO5nKOs/TxXL94QuymI/AAAAAAAAAfI/T2xde1nVsw8/s1600/onecitysummit-logo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MxaUIO5nKOs/TxXL94QuymI/AAAAAAAAAfI/T2xde1nVsw8/s200/onecitysummit-logo.jpg" width="184" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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On Feb. 11, 2012 the Mayor will host the One City Summit. D.C. residents are invited and encouraged to attend.<br />
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According to the Mayor's office the summit will give resident the opportunity to have their voices heard by:<br />
<ul><li>Voting on specific priorities for action in the coming year;</li>
<li>Brainstorming new ideas about how the D.C. government can work more effectively with its citizens;</li>
<li>Identifying ways residents can be more involved in future efforts to create a more unified city that works for everyone;</li>
<li>Learning about current efforts to grow the District’s economy, improve public education, create more jobs, and other initiatives underway to move D.C. forward;</li>
<li>Discussing some of the biggest challenges that prevent the District from truly becoming “One City”; and</li>
<li><span class="centerBodyTextOneCol">Sharing their views in small-group discussions and listening to neighbors from every part of the District.</span></li>
</ul><span class="centerBodyTextOneCol">The summit will be held from 9am-4pm at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in NW, D.C. and lunch will be provided.</span><br />
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<span class="centerBodyTextOneCol">To register visit <a href="http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5874/p/salsa/event/common/public/?event_KEY=46349">http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5874/p/salsa/event/common/public/?event_KEY=46349</a></span><br />
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<span class="centerBodyTextOneCol">This is a great opportunity to learn more about what's on the horizon for the city.</span><br />
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It seems we've made it through December unscathed, however Winter is far from over. It's time we prepare for snowy weather.<br />
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The DC Insider newsletter highlighted the city's Winter Weather Preparedness Plan and website in the last issue. The website address is <a href="http://www.snow.dc.gov/">www.snow.dc.gov</a>. On the site you can find all sorts of helpful information and tips to survive a snow storm in the city. You can check for school closures, track snow plows that are on the roads and even form a neighborhood shoveling team! <br />
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The website reminds residents to be patient with snow removal however, I think the plow tracker will be a great way to track the progress of snow removal efforts. Residents are encouraged to call 311 if their neighborhood has not been serviced in a reasonable amount of time.<br />
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I hope everyone is ready! After all what's winter without a little snow?!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15325549849845245808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825451508420873722.post-36974471137404020372011-12-28T07:18:00.001-08:002011-12-28T07:18:41.372-08:00HAPPY HOLIDAYS<b style="color: red;">Here's hoping you had a very Merry Christmas and best wishes for a great New Year!</b>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15325549849845245808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825451508420873722.post-13453178879325317222011-12-12T07:48:00.000-08:002011-12-12T08:08:00.243-08:00Just a thought...REMATCH Gray vs. Fenty<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Gxm29B8beEc/TuYhhGPZcBI/AAAAAAAAAe0/dRwQXd45rKk/s1600/gloves.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="148" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Gxm29B8beEc/TuYhhGPZcBI/AAAAAAAAAe0/dRwQXd45rKk/s320/gloves.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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I was having a discussion with a friend and somehow the question came up, "who would win in a rematch, Gray or Fenty?" I must say I was one of the voters that helped oust Fenty in the 2010 election, however I think if he ran again I might consider giving him another chance. Of course this is assuming my choices were Fenty and Gray. <br />
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Let me say I don't have anything against Gray. I think he's doing a decent job, but he's not the best we've every had. Personally, one of the reasons I didn't vote for Fenty was because I think he forgot which side his bread was buttered on. I'm sure when you get in office its a whole other lever of "politicking" however you must not forget where you votes come from. Before he was Mayor, Fenty was always in the neighborhoods and I think he got so caught up in the upper-level management of running the city that he neglected the people that put him in the position. <br />
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According to other news outlets, thus far Fenty has been mum about a possible rematch in 2014. I think Fenty still has many supporters and unless Gray steps it up big time, if Fenty decides to throw his hat in the rings, Gray will have a tough fight on his hands.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15325549849845245808noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825451508420873722.post-69450634318757134872011-11-21T11:14:00.000-08:002011-11-21T11:14:25.853-08:00Residential Rehab Program<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GMyeuAEc-wk/Tspz1agR-wI/AAAAAAAAAes/aplh83lI_yk/s1600/Roofer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GMyeuAEc-wk/Tspz1agR-wI/AAAAAAAAAes/aplh83lI_yk/s1600/Roofer.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">The District of Columbia Department of Housing and Community Development operates the <b>Single Family Residential Rehabilitation Program</b> (SFRRP). Under this program residents can obtain grants or financing through low or 0% interest loans to pay for specified rehab or modifications to their property.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">According to their fact sheet:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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Residential Rehabilitation Program (SFRRP) is to help households finance home repairs that will:<br />
* Address building code violations<br />
* Repair roofs<br />
* Remove threats to health and safety, including lead-based paint hazards<br />
* Remove barriers to accessibility for persons with mobility or other physical impairments</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">We all know how costly home repairs can be especially roof repair. Under SFRRP eligible applicants can receive as much as $75,000!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>In case you haven't seen it here's the link to the Ward 7 Development Summary for Winter 2011 <a href="http://planning.dc.gov/DC/Planning/In+Your+Neighborhood/Wards/Ward+7/Ward+7+Development+Summary">http://planning.dc.gov/DC/Planning/In+Your+Neighborhood/Wards/Ward+7/Ward+7+Development+Summary</a><br />
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The summary provides information on commercial and residential development projects in the ward. Residential projects include The Nannie Helen at 4800 and Eden Place (Eastern Ave and Dix Street NE). The summary also touches on environmental and infrastructure projects, including the DDOT Great Street Initiative, which is the cause of all of the crazy traffic on Pennsylvania Ave (from the Sousa Bridge through Branch)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15325549849845245808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825451508420873722.post-65724302328836697472011-10-31T12:33:00.000-07:002011-10-31T12:33:22.175-07:00HAPPY HALLOWEEN!Hello Everyone! Here's wishing you a safe and happy Halloween! Sorry for the short notice but here are a few events in the DC MINNIE area for the kiddies...<br />
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6th District HQ<br />
Halloween Kiddie Cabaret<br />
10/31<br />
5-9:30pm<br />
100 42nd Street NE<br />
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6D Boys and Girls Club #14<br />
Ghost Town<br />
10/31<br />
5:30-7:30<br />
4103 Benning Rd NE<br />
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6D CAC<br />
Safe Halloween Party<br />
10/31<br />
5:30-8:30pm<br />
1191 46th Place SE<br />
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Remember...No tricks, lots of treats!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15325549849845245808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825451508420873722.post-63065963321378637552011-10-26T09:45:00.000-07:002011-10-26T09:45:49.910-07:00Coming Soon to Benning Road...7-11<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OCVNLLJDzRc/Tqg3qbbMpUI/AAAAAAAAAeM/GkEYh_hBMU8/s1600/7-11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OCVNLLJDzRc/Tqg3qbbMpUI/AAAAAAAAAeM/GkEYh_hBMU8/s1600/7-11.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div>The signage is already up for the new 7-11 store that will soon open on Benning Rd. NE (across from Spingarn HS). On Tuesday (10/26), the store hosted a hiring event to staff the Benning Rd. store as well as the store opening on Bladensburg Rd. Mayor Gray was in attendance for the event. According to the Mayor's office, of the people hired "on-the-spot" , ten were from Ward 7, three from Ward 8, four from Ward 6, and five from Ward 5. The hiring event was part of the One City, One Hire initiative.<br />
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For more information on the City's One City, One Hire program, or for job listings visit DC Department of Employment Services (DOES) at <a href="http://does.dc.gov/does">http://does.dc.gov/does</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15325549849845245808noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4825451508420873722.post-14725703880476205402011-10-24T06:29:00.000-07:002011-10-24T06:29:34.638-07:00Pictures from Make a Difference Day at J.C. Nalle ElementaryHere are just a few pictures I took at Make A Difference Day at J.C. Nalle School. Make a Difference Day is a nation-wide event where volunteers participate in community service projects all over the country. At J.C. Nalle, volunteers did some landscaping, painted outside areas, painted inspirational sayings around the school, painted college logos on canvases and wrote cards to the students. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">DCPS Student Alexus Taylor and I painted a message for the kiddies!</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br />
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