2019
Count Me Out
January 18, 2018 I\’m a native Washingtonian and I have lived in Ward 5 for nearly 30 years. I have left the D.C. area on a number of occasions but have always found my way back to Ward 5. Whether West Virginia Avenue, Meigs Place, or Owens Place – Ward 5 has always felt like …
We\’re Going to Need More Wine – Gabrielle Union
Gabrielle Union is easily one of the most recognizable Black actresses of our time. From Bring It On to Being Mary Jane, she paved a path that took her from scene stealer to leading lady. We’re Going to Need More Wine is an autobiography of her life in and out of the spotlight. At first …
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Sunset\’s Moved into the Future and Bloomingdale Historic District is Ready for Next Phase of Development
It was back to business in the District! The streets were treated with salt to melt the snow, in time for Tuesday night\’s 5E Advisory Neighborhood Commission meeting. With a lengthy meeting agenda, Commissioner Bradley Thomas called the meeting to order at 7:04 pm through the microphone. After roll call, with many motions to approve …
Something for All Ages at NBC Health & Fitness Expo
January 12, 2019 There were screenings, people were running, dancing, rock climbing, face painting, and more for kids of all ages! [ngg src=\”galleries\” ids=\”47\” display=\”pro_horizontal_filmstrip\”]
North Michigan Park Community is Ready for the Pax Liquor Store Protest Hearing
Ahead of the City\’s Comprehensive Plan announcement, the North Michigan Park Community along with the Advisory Neighborhood Commission 5A are opposing the need for Pax Liquor Store in their community. The liquor store protest hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, January 16, 2019 and will be held at 2000 14th Street, NW at 4:30 pm.
Under the Influence
I want to start 2019 off by discussing influence. The age of social media has created a whole career out of having influence. Seemingly, regular people, even children, have become famous simply by giving their opinion on something. I hate the term “influencer” and I stay away from it like the plague. Largely because I …
Call for Unity at ANC 5D Meeting
January 8, 2019 Commissioner Clarence Lee opened the ANC 5D meeting with a customary word of prayer and off they went. The 30 plus constituents that attended the meeting at 371 Morse Street N.E. covered a lot of ground in a little over 90 minutes. Vowing to stay on task and on point the agenda …
The DC Voice Business Directory is Back!
We\’ve improved our business directory to reflect the production, distribution and repair (PDR) companies in Ward 5. These companies are identified in the Ward 5 Industrial Land Transformation Study as part of the lifeblood of this ward. Ranging in a variety of unique services also means they are easily overlooked. This uniqueness often makes it easier …