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
Greetings all, Councilmember McDuffie cordially invites you to his annual Ward 5 holiday party tonight from 6:30pm-9pm at Gallaudet University’s Sorenson Center located at 800 Florida Ave NE. Come out and enjoy good food and entertainment! In the spirit of giving, we ask that you bring an unwrapped toy for a child between the ages
Posh adjective 1. Sumptuously furnished or appointed; luxurious: Sumptuously adjective 1. Entailing great expense, as from choice materials, fine work, etc.; costly: Ward 5 residents have been blessed with some major upgrades in its neighborhood that resembles uptown Washington, DC. Rhode Island Row is one of the newest additions to the newly remodeled Rhode Island
The National Arboretum located in Ward 5 is 446 acres of botanical research and gardening. It was established in 1927 by Congress and is administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Research Service. It conducts research on trees, shrubs, turf and floral plants. It has a library with 10,000 volumes and approximately 90 publications
Langdon Recreation is one of the many recreation centers in Ward 5 that has been revitalized. A dedication to the Late Chuck Brown (The Godfather of Go-Go music) has been created along with a renovated Pavilion. There are horse shoe pits, a multipurpose field, tennis court, basketball court, dog park and a skateboard park located
Some residents haven\’t had the luxury of visiting the State of Texas to try some of their fine cuisines. Fortunately for Ward 5 residents, we have San Antonio Grill located on 12th St NE along the Catholic University corridor. San Antonio\’s offer a superb menu of Tex-Mex food. From enchiladas and burritos to barbecue ribs
