ANC 5C ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE SEEKS CITIZEN INPUT
Thursday, March 31, 2011
ANC5C Development Committee Still Seeking Community Input
Plant Trees on the MBT 4/21/11
Dear friend,
On Thursday, April 21, join Rails-to-Trails Conservancy as we volunteer with Casey Trees for a planting on Washington, D.C.'s Metropolitan Branch Trail (MBT). As spring begins to bloom and the summer sun approaches, help us bring more green to neighborhoods along the MBT!
Where: At the corner of 3rd and R streets, NE
Closest Metro: New York Avenue (Red Line) - Street parking available
Closest Metro: New York Avenue (Red Line) - Street parking available
When: Thursday, April 21, 2011 - 3 p.m. until 6 p.m.
Bike commuters encouraged to attend!
Questions? Contact Carol Herwig, Casey Trees Volunteer Coordinator (cherwig@caseytrees.org or 202.349.1907)
Dress for the weather; wear durable, close-toed shoes and bring your own water bottle. Tools and instruction are provided. This event will occur rain or shine unless the weather is severe.
This tree planting is supported by The Coca-Cola Foundation.
Happy trails,
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
Monday, March 28, 2011
"Do The Right Thing" Viewing 4/1/11
See this message from Commissioner, Silas Grant on the viewing of the film "Do the Right Thing" followed by a discussion on diversity in our city. I encourage all residents to participate in this event and share their thoughts and ideas on diversity in our neighborhoods.
As a follow-up to the "March for Peace" that took place on 2/12/11, Tony Lewis, Jr. and I will be hosting a viewing of the film "Do the Right Thing".
Please join us on Friday April 1, 2011 at Turkey Thicket Recreation Center (1100 Michigan Ave, NE) at 7pm as we view the film followed by a provocative discussion about diversity in D.C.
“Do the Right Thing” is a concept that is derived from the 1989 Spike Lee film which placed a spotlight on gentrification and diversity in a big city. The District of Columbia has achieved a high level of diversity. From diversity in the areas of age and generation to diversity in the areas of culture and ethnicity, this city has truly become a “melting pot”. While we have achieved this diversity, accepting and respecting diversity is more important.
Segments of the city’s population congregate and interact based on similarities. Religion, economic class level, education and race provide platforms for those who are alike to come together. However, those same elements cause barriers for those who are considered different in these areas. “Do the Right Thing” causes a provocative conversation around diversity to take place. The goal of this event is to have all District citizens understand that we are more alike than we are different. Also, we share resources and common space and the need for coexistence with harmony is higher than ever.
The film “Do the Right Thing” was shot over 20 years ago at a time when New York City was experiencing gentrification, diversity and the ups and downs of sensitivity around these issues as well. The District of Columbia is now facing these same issues in 2011. At some point, the “elephant in the room” has to be addressed. The viewing of “Do the Right Thing” amongst a diverse crowd along with a conversation following will begin the process of accepting and respecting diversity.
It is our hope that you will be able to attend and take part in this discussion.
Thanks!
Sunday, March 27, 2011
State of the District Address 3/28/11
Mayor Vincent C. Gray’s 2011 State of the District Address
Date: Monday, March 28, 2011
Time: Doors Open at 5:00 pm
Program Begins at 6:45 pm
*Guided tour of the facility 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Location: Eastern Senior High School Auditorium
Date: Monday, March 28, 2011
Time: Doors Open at 5:00 pm
Program Begins at 6:45 pm
*Guided tour of the facility 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Location: Eastern Senior High School Auditorium
1700 East Capitol Street, NE
Washington, DC
Washington, DC
Metro: Stadium Armory Metro Stop - Just two blocks from Eastern Senior High School
Parking: Free parking is available at DC Armory, lot 3
For more information visit www.dc.gov.
For more information visit www.dc.gov.
Linda Grant
Public Information Officer
DC Department of Public Works
2000 14th Street, NW, 6th Floor
Washington, DC 20009
202/671-2375/desk
202/497-1080/cell
202/671-0642/fax
Join us at the2011 State of the District Address
Presented by:
Mayor Vincent C. Gray
Mayor Vincent C. Gray
Monday, March 28, 2011
Eastern Senior High School • 1700 East Capitol Street, NE
Doors open – 5:00 pm • Program begins – 6:45 pm
To learn more, visit www.dc.gov
Eastern Senior High School • 1700 East Capitol Street, NE
Doors open – 5:00 pm • Program begins – 6:45 pm
To learn more, visit www.dc.gov
MPD Makes Arrest in two 5c05 Robberies
Residents,
The new 5D Commander Andy Solberg recently shared information on several armed robbery closures two of which occurred in the 5c05 area. Below is his email. Stay vigilant Residents.
The new 5D Commander Andy Solberg recently shared information on several armed robbery closures two of which occurred in the 5c05 area. Below is his email. Stay vigilant Residents.
I’d like to make the community aware of some good arrests the officers and detectives at 5D have made recently.
On Wednesday night and Thursday afternoon, March 23 and 24, two men turned themselves in at the Fifth District after warrants had been issued for them charging them with an armed robbery at a convenience store at North Capitol and New York Avenues on March 10, 2011. The detectives did a great job of pursuing leads in this case and developing suspect information. Warrants were issued not long after the robbery, and we have been searching for both men until they surrendered to police.
In a second case, a pizza delivery driver was robbed at gunpoint by two men on Saturday, March 19, about 1 am, in the 200 block of S St., NE. Fifth District detectives obtained information on both men, and after getting additional information linking both men to a different crime in Prince George ’s County, one man was arrested and charged with the robbery and another suspect has been identified and a warrant has been issued for him charging him with robbery.
In a third case, a man was robbed yesterday, Thursday, March 24, shortly before 10 pm,. Four young men robbed him at knifepoint in the 200 block of R St., NE. Uniformed and plainclothes officers stopped four suspects very quickly, and police were able to confirm that one of the young men had taken part in the robbery. Another was arrested on an outstanding warrant. Two others were stopped and identified but not charged.
In the first two cases, detectives closed these cases through tough, diligent, thorough investigation.
In the third case, patrol and tactical officers who had been deployed to the area to target violent crime made an arrest in a case almost immediately after it took place.
I am glad to be able to deliver good news to the 5D community. We’re working hard to fight crime.
Andy Solberg
Commander, 5D
Friday, March 18, 2011
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Eckington Place Development Meeting
Residents,
In response to your recent concerns with the Eckington Place development, I will be hosting a community meeting to allow residents the opportunity to discuss the project with the developer. Please make sure you forward this information to your neighbors.
Eckington Place Development Meeting
Saturday, March 19, 2011
12pm-2pm
First New Hope Baptist Church
1818 3rd Street NE
Washington, DC
Friday, March 11, 2011
Thursday, March 3, 2011
ANC5C Finance and Grant Committee Meeting This Saturday
Residents,
I will be holding a ANC5C Finance and Grant Committee meeting this Saturday from 11am-1pm at the Summit at St. Martins 116 T Street NE. If you're interested in working on this committee or have general suggestions that would benefit this commmittee please join us.
Contact me if you plan on attending.
Tim ClarkCommissioner, 5C05, Chair Finance and Grant Committee
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