September 2015

Peering through the gate and watching the workers in hard hats as they work to construct one of the newest Condo ventures in the Ward 5 area. The Fort Totten neighborhood is undergoing two major building projects simultaneously. This venture is located at the entrance of Fort Totten Metro Station directly across for Backus, University

Tony\’s Boxing gym is new to the Ward 5 area. It\’s located at 1216 Mt. Olivet Rd NE, in the Trinidad neighborhood directly across the street from the beginning of Montello Ave. They offer boxing, personal training, weight lifting, circuit training, weight-loss and cardiovascular fitness. Monthly, tri-monthly, half year and yearly memberships are available at

Gallaudet University is a small private University located in the heart of Ward 5 that caters to the deaf and hard of hearing. It serves its students from elementary school all the way through graduate school. The campus is absolutely gorgeous and has its own police department. Founded in 1864, Gallaudet alumnus totals are more

Trinidad boasts a new and improved outside recreation area for the kids of the community. It has a separate playground for little kids with slides and swings. It has two story slide and board, a mechanical zip-line, and full basketball court for older kids. The recreation center also has a weight room and full basketball

Previously known as Lefty\’s in the 80\’s and 90\’s, and more recently know as Optimism Bar and Grill, the updated Franchise has evolved into Serendipity Coffee House. They offer multiple flavors of coffee, breakfast/lunch menus and select brands for Happy Hour specials. Last but not least, they have live Jazz 3-5 days of the week to

On Tuesday, September 22, 2015, Pope Francis will arrive in DC for a 3-day visit. On Wednesday he will visit President Barack Obama at the White House, pray midday prayer at St. Matthew’s Cathedral and declare Juniper Serra a Saint at the National Shrine of Immaculate Conception. On Thursday, the pontiff will visit St. Patrick’s