Ward 5

Crummell School Presentations

Crummell School RFP Developer presentations were held at Bethesda Baptist Church on Capitol Avenue Thursday evening. Dion Townley, Project Manager of DMPED kicked off the meeting. Nearly a hundred residents were on hand to watch the three finalists present their plans for Crummell School. Crummell School was designed by Snowden Ashford in 1910 and named …

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It Was All Cool At Alice\’s

It was nearly 100 degrees outside, but it was all cool at Alice\’s Jazz and Culture Society (AJACS). Alice’s is a not-for-profit jazz club in the Brookland neighborhood. All ages are welcome. That was apparent last Thursday evening featuring a free evening of jazz for children and adults. Alice\’s is located at 2813 12th Street …

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Rain Didn\’t Stop the Stronghold Cookout

Despite Donald Trump\’s attempt to divide America, nonetheless, his tactics haven\’t soaked up the streets in the Ward 5 community.  Organizer\’s of the Annual Stronghold July cookout continued their plans to enjoy Independence Day in the District.  Being though it is 2016, some day\’s it sort of feels like 1776, with less garments.  Especially, since the 2016 …

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