When was the last time you took a look at a tree? Sure there is a smartphone app to teach you how to garden, but when was the last time you took a good look at the trees in your community? The old cliche\’ \”Tree of Life,\” holds some truth and value. The tall
Have You Noticed How Well Trees Treat Us? Read More »
Washington Metro Area Transit Authority is switching its gears, in the right direction through a Capital Improvement Project. Staying committed to investing $1.3 billion dollars in funding for safety improvements, rebuilding the Metro system, and improving the reliability of the current rail and bus network. These investments ensure maintaining service quality and not raising fares or
Metro Switching Gears on Orange, Blue, and Silver Lines Read More »
The city has turned into a master blueprint with competition between construction companies as to who can position their crane in the densest corner space. The community wants developers to demonstrate they care beyond the cashier\’s checks collected to lease the space. Not to mention proposed attractions and amenities that are not being delivered. That
Where are the Attractions and Amenities for Residents at Art Place as Promised? Read More »
Wednesday, August 1, 2018 Robust and Varied Series of Events will be Led by Our Schools DC Leadership Committee (WASHINGTON, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the Our Schools DC Leadership Committee public engagement schedule, which will include community forums, a District-wide web survey, a social network townhall, and stakeholder meetings with students, parents, […]
Mayor Bowser Announces Public Engagement Series for Chancellor Search Read More »
Each year The DC Voice likes to remind our readers of the outdoor eating venues in Ward 5. \”Eating Out in Ward 5\” was originally posted August 4, 2015. This summer has been less sweltering than 2015 and this past weekend was a washout as far as outdoor dining. Some restaurants have been dropped from
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I remember listening to my parents talk about growing up in “Southwest”. That’s all they had to say and you could tell there was a world that none of their 5 children could really grasp or relate to. At times, it was if they were talking about the wild west and other times, it
Ward 5 Heritage Guide: A Must Read for Ward 5 Residents Read More »
This is the second story in a series regarding MID City Financials renovation of the Brookland Manor Apartments (RIA project). Read our first article: Litigation Looms over Brookland Manor \”A lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to put its pants on\” – Winston Churchill Those words were used
Motion for Reconsideration Denied: RIA Project Demolition Underway Read More »
Ask any Ward 5 resident what’s important to them and you get a litany of answers ranging from crime, education, affordable housing, senior citizen care, and any number of shortcomings in the Ward. There’s no shortage of bitching and moaning about gentrification, the Ward 5 City Councilman or ANC Commissions. However, it takes more
The Changing Demographics of Ward 5 – The Clock is Ticking! Read More »
