The People of Philanthropy (P.O.P.) celebrated its first Annual Red Carpet Coat Drive. The event was held at the Ultra Bar in NW, Washington DC and was hosted by Guy Lambert (WPGC/95.5) and Ashley Darby (Real Housewives of the Potomac) with a special performance by the DMV\’s very own Black Alley. \”P.O.P. is an organization …
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Are you interested in gardening? Do you have a green thumb that you\’d like to perfect this upcoming season? Fortunately, Noyes Park Community Garden Group is seeking residents in Ward 5 to register for plots. Registration starts January 15 and last through the end of the month. “The Noyes Community Garden has twenty 8’x4’ plots. …
The Advisory Neighborhood Commission serves all the Ward communities of Washington, DC. Ward 5, which is the largest Ward in Washington, DC has 5 different commissions. Each commission represent a boundary of 2000 residents and the decisions of that commission is based on a majority rule. ANC5C serves the communities of Arboretum, Brentwood, Fort Lincoln, …
The Advisory Neighborhood Commission serves all the Ward communities of Washington, DC. Ward 5, which is the largest Ward in Washington, DC has 5 different commissions. Each commission represent a boundary of 2000 residents and the decisions of that commission are based on a majority rule. ANC5A serves the communities of Brookland, Fort Lincoln, Fort …
Will you be celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s holiday? If so there will be a parade assembling at St. Elizabeth’s East campus located at 2700 Martin Luther King, Jr. Ave., SE, Washington, DC 20032 on Monday, January, 18, 20016 at 10:00am. You can register by visiting: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/march-with-mayor-bowser-at-the-2016-mlk-jr-day-parade-tickets-20587166770.
It’s very questionable which Ward suffered the most hardships during the epidemic of crack cocaine in the 80\’s and 90\’s. The one thing that is self-evident is Ward 5 took a big hit because a major operation was located here. Orleans Place, Trinidad Avenue and Montello Avenue were major areas of distribution for drugs. Neighborhoods …
Among the posh additions to Ward 5, they now have a fresh seafood smokehouse located in the Ivy City area. \”Ivy City Smokehouse, a “wholesale to the public” seafood market, is now open at 1356 Okie Street NE over in Ivy City. For Trinidad residents this will be a source for local seafood with a …
Fires are unfortunately more common during the holiday season. This is a great opportunity to confirm that your smoke detectors are working properly. TheDC Fire and EMS Department installs smoke detectors free of charge to residents, simply call 311 or request one online by clicking HERE and selecting “FEMS – Smoke Alarm Application” from the …
Glut has served the nearby Ward 5 community for 47 years supplying natural and diverse fresh foods. Their motto is “food for people, not for profit.” A variety of goods and products are sold there ranging from vegetables, fruits, nuts, vitamins, herbs to spices. Their aim is to provide unprocessed foods at low prices. No …
Gallaudet University has had 10 Presidents during the duration of its existence. On January 1, 2016 they will have their 11th President. This President\’s distinction from the rest is she\’s a female. The Board of Trustees has named Roberta “Bobbi Cordano as the University’s next President. “In making the announcement, Gallaudet Board of Trustees Chair Heather …
