In the mean time people can speculate as to whether something might be going on at Mickey's [shown above] where the sign recently came down. The orange thing is NOT a stop work order.
Monday, July 28, 2008
A Brief Hiatus
I'll be busy with bar exam stuff for the next few days, so there probably will not be any posts before Thursday or Friday.
In the mean time people can speculate as to whether something might be going on at Mickey's [shown above] where the sign recently came down. The orange thing is NOT a stop work order.
In the mean time people can speculate as to whether something might be going on at Mickey's [shown above] where the sign recently came down. The orange thing is NOT a stop work order.
Friday, July 25, 2008
There Will Be Cops...on Morse
Honestly, I don't know, but there are massive numbers of cops [including Groomes] in the 1200 block. Police are not giving out any info, just telling people to move on. There appear to be 2 bikes close to Groomes and the officers in the center of the cordoned off area [there are also many parked cars]. No further info available at this time. Some police cars, all 5-D have begun to leave.
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UPDATE
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Apparently this is all about the gold Intrepid used in the recent shootings. Police identified what appears to be the same car [now sporting permanent DC tags] in the 1200 block of Morse. The occupants of a blue vehicle located down the street exited their vehicle and attempted to enter the Intrepid, but were apprehended by the police mid-attempt. It looks like some arrests may have been made, and the questioning of one young male was on-going as I left the scene.UPDATE
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I think I was wrong about the arrest thing, someone who left after I did said everyone just seemed to go home and they didn't see anyone get arrested. I don't know if it was the same car, but police definitely seemed interested in that gold Intrepid for that reason last night.
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Cleaning Up Orleans
A group of neighbors recently cleaned up Orleans Place, and they'd like to not only share the photos, but invite others to join them in their community building efforts.
"What A Beautiful Day On Orleans Place!"
The Orleans Place Community
Friend and Neighbors of Orleans Place held an Orleans Place BBQ and Beautification/Clean Up this weekend, Saturday, July 21, 2008. Special thanks to neighbors, Mark and Erika, the co-leads of this effort and Kelvin, Karla, Lee, Greg, Maya, Ritchie, and Tanetta and all those who came out to help!
If you are interested in joining The Orleans Place Community Google Group. Send an email to orleansplace@googlegroup.com. We are building a block community!
Neighbors really got into the act.
The trash bags piled up.
Luckily the trash truck showed up to collect them.
Orleans Place, all nice and clean!
"What A Beautiful Day On Orleans Place!"
The Orleans Place Community
Friend and Neighbors of Orleans Place held an Orleans Place BBQ and Beautification/Clean Up this weekend, Saturday, July 21, 2008. Special thanks to neighbors, Mark and Erika, the co-leads of this effort and Kelvin, Karla, Lee, Greg, Maya, Ritchie, and Tanetta and all those who came out to help!
If you are interested in joining The Orleans Place Community Google Group. Send an email to orleansplace@googlegroup.com. We are building a block community!
Neighbors really got into the act.
The trash bags piled up.
Luckily the trash truck showed up to collect them.
Orleans Place, all nice and clean!
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
ANC 6C05 Meeting
Sorry for the short notice, but it has been out on the listservs-
Special Community Meeting hosted by Commissioner M. Tony Richardson
Who: All 6C05 residents, business owners, and community stakeholders
What: Special Community Meeting
When: Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008 at 7pm
Where: Senate Square, 3rd Floor Lobby
Why: To discuss pressing neighborhood issues, challenges, and solutions
Special Community Meeting hosted by Commissioner M. Tony Richardson
Who: All 6C05 residents, business owners, and community stakeholders
What: Special Community Meeting
When: Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008 at 7pm
Where: Senate Square, 3rd Floor Lobby
Why: To discuss pressing neighborhood issues, challenges, and solutions
No Soccer Tonight Due to Weather
Some pretty fierce weather has been predicted for tonight. As a result tonight's pick-up game at Sherwood has been canceled for safety reasons.
The ANC 5B Meeting and Thursday's Hearing
Last night ANC 5B held a special meeting to discuss and vote on Thursday's zoning hearing regarding the Gateway Market Residences. The ten of twelve commissioners were present with one arriving after the vote, so nine of us voted. Our options were, support completely, support with certain conditions required, or oppose. The idea of supporting with certain conditions [conditional approval] was what I proposed. My proposed conditions appear below. The idea of giving conditional approval was rejected, so we only voted on support, or don't support [basically the same thing as oppose]. Here's the final breakdown of votes-
5B01 William Shelton [Chair]- support
5B02 Patricia Brown-Daniels- absent
5B03 Raymond Chandler- absent
5B04 Rayseen Woodland- arrived too late to vote
5B05 Rosetta Davis- abstain
5B06 Wilhelmina Lawson- support
5B07 David Hooper- support
5B08 Elise Bernard- oppose [against supporting]
5B09 Jacqueline Manning- support
5B10 India Henderson- support
5B11 William Myers- support
5B12 Maude Ababio- support
So the final vote was 7/9 to support unconditionally.
Some other interesting things about the meeting-
The developer's lobbyist [John Ray] sent one of his employees [Ms. Ang] to the meeting to answer questions, but she couldn't answer everything, including questions previously raised at the zoning hearing [she was there], or ANC 6C meeting. She planned to give no presentation, and came unprepared to make one. I asked her about this prior to the meeting and she informed me that no presentation was necessary because we were only here to vote. Consequently, she made no presentation. She did very briefly talk about the project, but this was only after I asked Ms. Ang a question, and people in the audience chimed in saying that they didn't have any information about the project.
I'd like to point out that when John Ray's group recently attended the ANC6C meeting they had a different, and well informed presenter who not only gave a thorough presentation, but was able to answer questions. While it is true that this group has appeared before our ANC before [but only once in the past year and a half], I think it was a bit of the slap in the face that they didn't give another presentation immediately prior to the vote. Such a presentation would have been important for three reasons-
1. the constituents present did not feel they had sufficient information about the project. It is, after all, the ANC's job to respresent the interests of its constituents.
2. there have been modifications to the project since the last hearing before the Zoning Commission. Ms. Ang was unable to explain what any of those modifications might be.
3. We had a new commissioner present who has not received any of the mailed materials on the project, or seen a presentation on it, so she had no familiarity with the project, and simply voted blindly.
Here is soe information about the conditions I wanted inserted into our letter of approval-
1. Follow the Small Area Plan- ANC 5B orginally requested that the Office of Planning undertake the Small Area Plan. According to the Office of Planning's wesite [this is not directly quoted], The puropose of the Small Area Plan is to create a conceptual land use program. It aims to determine the viability of the wholesale functions and determine the best and highest use of the Market site. The goal is to provide a vision and strategic development framework for future development of the Market and adjacent properties. The Small Area Plan will provide recommendations for height, use, massing, density, zoning, and functionality. The Small Area Plan is important because it provides a forum for thoughtful community input. A series of meetings have been held as a part of the Small Area Plan. The Small Area Plan was paused at the request of this developer, who now claims that they need to bypass the Small Area Plan because it is taking too long. The Small Area Plan is scheduled for completion in September, and would have already been completed had it not been paused. During the meeting Ms. Ang said the Office of Planning had said this building was “not inconsistent with the Small Area Plan.” As part of the Small Area Plan the Office of Planning recommended not constructing residential units next to industrial uses, which is exactly what this developer is doing.
2. Change Retail from inward facing to outward facing- current plans call for floor to ceiling exterior windows, so as the Office of Planning pointed out, inward facing retail would result in the view from the street of the back of business' storage rooms. That's hardly a very inviting view for those on the street. This was an issue raised at both the last zoning hearing, and the ANC 6C meeting, but Ms. Ang was unable to tell me whether there had been any change to the plan.
3. The developer agree to not go to the City Council on other projects in the Market without ANC approval of community benefits packages.
4. The developer not pursue Project Labor Agreements on other projects in the Market- the deal here is that these agreements result in requirements that workers be union members. The vast majority of DC contractors and laborers in the construction field are non-union workers. This is especially true when you look at minority contractors in DC. When you enter into agreements like this you effectively lock out most otherwise eligible DC workers.
5. Increase the diversity of the affordable units- right now the twenty percent of affordable condo units are all affordable for people earning 80 percent of the Area Median Income. Many other developments stagger this with some units being affordable to people making considerably less that 80 percent of the AMI.
Other important considerations that I mentioned-
1. This is a condo development. right now the condo market in DC is not good. Even Senate Square, a project in a more desirable location, and built by an experienced developer [the developer behind the Gateway Market Residences has NO development experience], has been forced to go apartment and now sits largely empty. The NoMA area is a site of heavy condo construction. An economist hired by the Office of Planning stated that he felt that residential units on that site were not viable economically.
Our ANC will send a separate non-binding letter addressing the concerns that I raised at the meeting. Our attorney will draft the letter.
I'd like to address something our Chair said last night that I thought was very misleading. He strongly implied that ANC 6C had wrongly gotten involved in this project and that such involvement from a neighboring ANC was, as he put it, unheard of. That isn't at all true. As the Zoning Commission noted at the last hearing, talking to, and seeking approval from neighboring ANCs is standard for such projects when they abut the other ANC. Our Chair also implied that ANC 6C was taking things away from Trinidad. Nothing could be further from the truth. I have a copy of ANC 6C's conditional letter of support and it doesn't quest a single amenity for ANC 6C. It only talks about the building, preserving desirable aspects of the Market, the retail plan, support of small local businesses who are tenants in the building, and diversity in the AMI for the affordable units.
We had a decent crowd last night. I'd be interested in hearing from those in the audience.
The zoning hearing is tomorrow night. Here are the details-
The Zoning Commission Hearing-
When: 7:30pm Thursday July 24th
Where: Office of Zoning Hearing Room
441 4th Street NW Suite 220-south
Anyone can attend. Anyone wishing to testify for three minutes can sign up at the hearing.
You can read more about the Gateway Market Residences and the New Town project [with which the Residences are strongly linked] here.
5B01 William Shelton [Chair]- support
5B02 Patricia Brown-Daniels- absent
5B03 Raymond Chandler- absent
5B04 Rayseen Woodland- arrived too late to vote
5B05 Rosetta Davis- abstain
5B06 Wilhelmina Lawson- support
5B07 David Hooper- support
5B08 Elise Bernard- oppose [against supporting]
5B09 Jacqueline Manning- support
5B10 India Henderson- support
5B11 William Myers- support
5B12 Maude Ababio- support
So the final vote was 7/9 to support unconditionally.
Some other interesting things about the meeting-
The developer's lobbyist [John Ray] sent one of his employees [Ms. Ang] to the meeting to answer questions, but she couldn't answer everything, including questions previously raised at the zoning hearing [she was there], or ANC 6C meeting. She planned to give no presentation, and came unprepared to make one. I asked her about this prior to the meeting and she informed me that no presentation was necessary because we were only here to vote. Consequently, she made no presentation. She did very briefly talk about the project, but this was only after I asked Ms. Ang a question, and people in the audience chimed in saying that they didn't have any information about the project.
I'd like to point out that when John Ray's group recently attended the ANC6C meeting they had a different, and well informed presenter who not only gave a thorough presentation, but was able to answer questions. While it is true that this group has appeared before our ANC before [but only once in the past year and a half], I think it was a bit of the slap in the face that they didn't give another presentation immediately prior to the vote. Such a presentation would have been important for three reasons-
1. the constituents present did not feel they had sufficient information about the project. It is, after all, the ANC's job to respresent the interests of its constituents.
2. there have been modifications to the project since the last hearing before the Zoning Commission. Ms. Ang was unable to explain what any of those modifications might be.
3. We had a new commissioner present who has not received any of the mailed materials on the project, or seen a presentation on it, so she had no familiarity with the project, and simply voted blindly.
Here is soe information about the conditions I wanted inserted into our letter of approval-
1. Follow the Small Area Plan- ANC 5B orginally requested that the Office of Planning undertake the Small Area Plan. According to the Office of Planning's wesite [this is not directly quoted], The puropose of the Small Area Plan is to create a conceptual land use program. It aims to determine the viability of the wholesale functions and determine the best and highest use of the Market site. The goal is to provide a vision and strategic development framework for future development of the Market and adjacent properties. The Small Area Plan will provide recommendations for height, use, massing, density, zoning, and functionality. The Small Area Plan is important because it provides a forum for thoughtful community input. A series of meetings have been held as a part of the Small Area Plan. The Small Area Plan was paused at the request of this developer, who now claims that they need to bypass the Small Area Plan because it is taking too long. The Small Area Plan is scheduled for completion in September, and would have already been completed had it not been paused. During the meeting Ms. Ang said the Office of Planning had said this building was “not inconsistent with the Small Area Plan.” As part of the Small Area Plan the Office of Planning recommended not constructing residential units next to industrial uses, which is exactly what this developer is doing.
2. Change Retail from inward facing to outward facing- current plans call for floor to ceiling exterior windows, so as the Office of Planning pointed out, inward facing retail would result in the view from the street of the back of business' storage rooms. That's hardly a very inviting view for those on the street. This was an issue raised at both the last zoning hearing, and the ANC 6C meeting, but Ms. Ang was unable to tell me whether there had been any change to the plan.
3. The developer agree to not go to the City Council on other projects in the Market without ANC approval of community benefits packages.
4. The developer not pursue Project Labor Agreements on other projects in the Market- the deal here is that these agreements result in requirements that workers be union members. The vast majority of DC contractors and laborers in the construction field are non-union workers. This is especially true when you look at minority contractors in DC. When you enter into agreements like this you effectively lock out most otherwise eligible DC workers.
5. Increase the diversity of the affordable units- right now the twenty percent of affordable condo units are all affordable for people earning 80 percent of the Area Median Income. Many other developments stagger this with some units being affordable to people making considerably less that 80 percent of the AMI.
Other important considerations that I mentioned-
1. This is a condo development. right now the condo market in DC is not good. Even Senate Square, a project in a more desirable location, and built by an experienced developer [the developer behind the Gateway Market Residences has NO development experience], has been forced to go apartment and now sits largely empty. The NoMA area is a site of heavy condo construction. An economist hired by the Office of Planning stated that he felt that residential units on that site were not viable economically.
Our ANC will send a separate non-binding letter addressing the concerns that I raised at the meeting. Our attorney will draft the letter.
I'd like to address something our Chair said last night that I thought was very misleading. He strongly implied that ANC 6C had wrongly gotten involved in this project and that such involvement from a neighboring ANC was, as he put it, unheard of. That isn't at all true. As the Zoning Commission noted at the last hearing, talking to, and seeking approval from neighboring ANCs is standard for such projects when they abut the other ANC. Our Chair also implied that ANC 6C was taking things away from Trinidad. Nothing could be further from the truth. I have a copy of ANC 6C's conditional letter of support and it doesn't quest a single amenity for ANC 6C. It only talks about the building, preserving desirable aspects of the Market, the retail plan, support of small local businesses who are tenants in the building, and diversity in the AMI for the affordable units.
We had a decent crowd last night. I'd be interested in hearing from those in the audience.
The zoning hearing is tomorrow night. Here are the details-
The Zoning Commission Hearing-
When: 7:30pm Thursday July 24th
Where: Office of Zoning Hearing Room
441 4th Street NW Suite 220-south
Anyone can attend. Anyone wishing to testify for three minutes can sign up at the hearing.
You can read more about the Gateway Market Residences and the New Town project [with which the Residences are strongly linked] here.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Reminder- ANC5B Meeting Tonight
Don't forget about tonight's ANC5B meeting regarding the Gateway Market Residences zoning hearing on Thursday. Tonight's meeting is at 6:30 at Joe Cole [1200 Morse].
Monday, July 21, 2008
WP: Recent Shootings
The Post reports on the 7 people shot, one fatally, early Saturday morning in Trinidad. Police have confirmed that they are looking at two unrelated vehicles moving through Trinidad. The 2002 gold Dodge Intrepid, which was involved in three of the shooting incidents, including that of 13 year old Alonzo Robinson, and a black sedan that entered the neighborhood and shot a man and a teen. One witness in the shooting of Alonzo said the attack was not preceded by a robbery. He stated that the Intrepid approached the group, a man in the sedan yelled to the group and then opened fire. Police have made no arrests in the shootings.
Sunday, July 20, 2008
WP: Checkpoints Return
The Post reports that the checkpoints will return for five days. As the Post reports, but facts are still getting sorted out here, it currently appears that the groups the men in the car sought to rob were chosen at random. This also means that the shooting victims were randomly chosen, and not targeted for any other reason than that they happened to be outside at the wrong time. Personally, I would wonder why if a single group's goal was to rob people they didn't immediately take off and leave the neighborhood after the first robbery that went so wrong that someone was shot. Police plan to release sketches of the suspects shortly. Please note Chief Lanier's comment [also referenced in an email below] that all of the victims in the associated incidents were shot in the back, or shot while attempting to flee their attackers.
Also, I wanted to point out the text message service that is now available. You can contact the police by texting the number 50411. Please note that the police refer to this as their anonymous text number, so they won't be calling you back. This is a handy tool anytime, and works very well in situations where you can't just get on the phone and tell the operator what you are seeing. It also means not spending time on hold. But you still need to call the cops if you need to talk to an operator and give a description of a suspect, or anything else, so DO NOT USE THE TEXT SERVICE IN THE CASE OF AN EMERGENCY. The text message service is probably best for things like alerting the police that drug dealers are standing on your corner doing business, but not so good for reporting the fight going on outside. Here's what MPD says about their new text service-
Give 5-0 the 411 with the new Text Tip Line: 50411. Text messages are monitored by members of the department 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Tips are then analyzed and passed on to the appropriate unit or division for follow-up. Because the tip line is anonymous, the sender will not receive a response to the original message.
Neither of these anonymous tips lines is an emergency number. If you witness a crime in progress or have an emergency that requires the police, please call 911.
Also, I wanted to point out the text message service that is now available. You can contact the police by texting the number 50411. Please note that the police refer to this as their anonymous text number, so they won't be calling you back. This is a handy tool anytime, and works very well in situations where you can't just get on the phone and tell the operator what you are seeing. It also means not spending time on hold. But you still need to call the cops if you need to talk to an operator and give a description of a suspect, or anything else, so DO NOT USE THE TEXT SERVICE IN THE CASE OF AN EMERGENCY. The text message service is probably best for things like alerting the police that drug dealers are standing on your corner doing business, but not so good for reporting the fight going on outside. Here's what MPD says about their new text service-
Give 5-0 the 411 with the new Text Tip Line: 50411. Text messages are monitored by members of the department 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Tips are then analyzed and passed on to the appropriate unit or division for follow-up. Because the tip line is anonymous, the sender will not receive a response to the original message.
Neither of these anonymous tips lines is an emergency number. If you witness a crime in progress or have an emergency that requires the police, please call 911.
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Updated Shooting Info
From the listserv-
Dear Neighbors,
This afternoon Deputy Mayor/City Administrator Dan Tangherlini and MPD Chief of Police Cathy Lanier held a press conference at 5D Headquarters in response to the shootings in Trinidad early this morning. At the press conference Chief Lanier announced the Neighborhood Safety Zones or “vehicle checkpoints” will be reinstituted tonight, starting at 7:00PM. MPD has been throughout the Trinidad community to provide advance notice. MPD is looking for a 2002 Gold Dodge Intrepid with Maryland paper plates. MPD will be releasing a description of three suspects shortly. In one instance, a thirteen year old was killed and his mother is in stable condition at an area hospital. According to Chief Lanier, all of the shooting victims were shot in the back or while attempting to flee the scene. On behalf of 5DCAC, I send my sincere condolences to all the victims and to their families.
Robert
Robert Vinson Brannum
Chairman, 5th District Citizens' Advisory Council, Inc.
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Metropolitan Police Department
Information Flyer
On July 19, 2008, a 2002, Gold, Dodge – Intrepid bearing Maryland paper temporary tags drove into the Trinidad Area and was utilized in the shooting of six (6) people within the Trinidad Neighborhood of the District of Columbia.
At approximately 2:30 A.M. hours, a 13-year old boy was shot and killed in the 1400 block of Holbrook Street, NE. Four (4) others were also wounded on Staples, Neal, and Holbrook Streets, NE.
2002, Gold Dodge –Intrepid [replica images]
The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the community’s cooperation. Anyone with information can report it to the Metropolitan Police Department on:
CONTACT INFORMATION
Speak with a Metropolitan Police Department Detective on (202) 727-9099
Anonymous Telephone Number 1-888-919-2476
Anonymous Text Message 50411
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[MPD-5D] Last Night's Violent Surge
From: mpd-5d@yahoogroups.com on behalf of Lanier, Cathy (MPD) (cathy.lanier@dc.gov)
Sent:
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Good evening, fellow residents.
In light of the recent surge of violence associated with the cowardly robberies and shootings that have taken place in the Trinidad Community last evening and early this morning, I have ordered that the Neighborhood Safety Zone (NSZ) be instituted beginning at 7 PM tonight. The Neighborhood Safety Zone will be in place in Trinidad and will run through the next five days.
This NSZ is a tool designed to keep the residents of Trinidad safe from the senseless violence and cowardly acts that have just occurred in the neighborhood, by preventing the craven perpetrators who have traveled via automobile to commit these heinous crimes in Trinidad from entering the neighborhood. I cannot thank you enough for all of your support and want to assure you that we are taking these and other measures in a direct attempt to keep you safe in this community.
Thank you, and rest assured we are working very hard to stop this violence and bring the responsible criminals to justice. Considering that thirteen year-old Alonzo Robinson tragically lost his life last night, and several other individuals were seriously wounded, I am urging anyone with information related to any of these crimes to contact a detective through 202-727-9099 or provide information anonymously on 1-888-919-CRIME, or by text messaging to 50-411. You can also voluntarily provide information to officers on duty in the Trinidad Community, including those staffing checkpoints and obtain a flyer providing you with information about the shootings and our hotline numbers.
I have additionally authorized a reward of up to $50,000 for the arrest and conviction of the individual(s) responsible for the murder of Alonzo Robinson, 13 years of age, which occurred at approximately 2:30 AM, this morning, July 19, 2008, in the 1500 block of Holbrook Place, NE.
Press Release below
Flyer for Lookout Attached
Cathy Lanier
Chief of Police
Metropolitan Police Department
(202) 727-4218
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Contact: Traci Hughes (202) 615-6806
July 19, 2008
MPD INVESTIGATES MULTIPLE VIOLENT CRIMES ESTABLISHES SECOND NEIGHBORHOOD SAFETY ZONE IN TRINIDAD
(Washington, DC) -- City Administrator Dan Tangherlini and Metropolitan Police Chief Cathy L. Lanier announced today that the Metropolitan Police Department has established the second Neighborhood Safety Zone (NSZ) in the Trinidad Area.
The NSZ have been established as a result of seven people shot in five separate incidents resulting in the death of 13-year-old Alonso Robinson in the 1500 block of Holbrook Street, NE in the early morning hours of Saturday July 19, 2008.
“”We had another violent night in the Trinidad neighborhood. Over the course of last night, we had a group of brazen individuals that once again entered the Trinidad neighborhood in a vehicle and repeatedly approached groups of people on the street, robbing and shooting them,” said Chief Lanier.
Detectives assigned to the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide and Sexual Offenses Branch are investigating, and are on the lookout for a 2002 gold Dodge Intrepid bearing Maryland paper temporary tags. The car was last seen in the Trinidad area, and is believed to have been used in the multiple violent crimes in the Trinidad area:
· At approximately 1:07 a.m., in the 1200 block of 16th Street, NE, an adult male and a13-year-old male were victims of a shooting. The adult male was suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the body and the 13-year-old male was suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the leg. Both complainants were admitted to an area local hospital.
· At approximately 1:50 a.m., at the intersection of Trinidad Avenue and Mount Olivet Road, NE, an adult male was suffering from an apparent stab wound to the neck. He was taken to an area local hospital and admitted in critical condition.
· At approximately 2:25 a.m., in the 1400 block of Staples Street, NE, an adult male was suffering from apparent multiple gunshot wounds to the body. He was taken to an area local hospital and admitted in critical condition.
· At approximately 2:27 a.m., in the 1100 block of Holbrook Street, NE, an adult male was suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the leg. He was taken to an area local hospital for treatment.
· At approximately 2:30 a.m., in the 1500 block of Holbrook Street, NE, 13-year-old Alonzo Robinson, of an unknown address, was the victim of homicide. He was transported to an area local hospital and pronounced dead. Two other victims sustained gunshot wounds and were admitted to an area local hospital.
The NSZ will be in effect from 7 p.m. tonight until 7 p.m. on July 24, 2008. Checkpoints will be placed at the intersection of Mt. Olivet Road, NE and Bladensburg Road, NE southbound, to the intersection of Florida Avenue, NE, proceeding westward on Florida Avenue, NE to the intersection of Trinidad Avenue, NE and then north on Trinidad Avenue, NE to the intersection of Mt. Olivet Road, NE, then east to Bladensburg Road, NE.
The primary purpose of the NSZ program, with its checkpoints, its brochure, its signage, and its attendant publicity is to discourage persons inclined toward committing acts of violence by using a motor vehicle to enter the Trinidad neighborhood. The goal is to “fence them out.”
Anyone who has information regarding the cases is asked to call police at 202-727-9099 or 1-888-919-CRIME. Anonymous information can also be sent to the department’s text tip line by text messaging 50-411.
The Metropolitan Police Department is currently offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for any homicide committed in the District of Columbia.
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Unconfirmed, but the story I'm now hearing about the 13 year old boy [Alonso Robinson] is that he was in town from Alabama with his mother visiting family. They had just emerged from the vehicle and were heading for the house when shots were fired. Alonso was fatally struck, and his mother was shot in the hand. NBC4 is reporting that the teen was in town to visit his grandfather.
Dear Neighbors,
This afternoon Deputy Mayor/City Administrator Dan Tangherlini and MPD Chief of Police Cathy Lanier held a press conference at 5D Headquarters in response to the shootings in Trinidad early this morning. At the press conference Chief Lanier announced the Neighborhood Safety Zones or “vehicle checkpoints” will be reinstituted tonight, starting at 7:00PM. MPD has been throughout the Trinidad community to provide advance notice. MPD is looking for a 2002 Gold Dodge Intrepid with Maryland paper plates. MPD will be releasing a description of three suspects shortly. In one instance, a thirteen year old was killed and his mother is in stable condition at an area hospital. According to Chief Lanier, all of the shooting victims were shot in the back or while attempting to flee the scene. On behalf of 5DCAC, I send my sincere condolences to all the victims and to their families.
Robert
Robert Vinson Brannum
Chairman, 5th District Citizens' Advisory Council, Inc.
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Metropolitan Police Department
Information Flyer
On July 19, 2008, a 2002, Gold, Dodge – Intrepid bearing Maryland paper temporary tags drove into the Trinidad Area and was utilized in the shooting of six (6) people within the Trinidad Neighborhood of the District of Columbia.
At approximately 2:30 A.M. hours, a 13-year old boy was shot and killed in the 1400 block of Holbrook Street, NE. Four (4) others were also wounded on Staples, Neal, and Holbrook Streets, NE.
2002, Gold Dodge –Intrepid [replica images]
The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the community’s cooperation. Anyone with information can report it to the Metropolitan Police Department on:
CONTACT INFORMATION
Speak with a Metropolitan Police Department Detective on (202) 727-9099
Anonymous Telephone Number 1-888-919-2476
Anonymous Text Message 50411
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[MPD-5D] Last Night's Violent Surge
From: mpd-5d@yahoogroups.com on behalf of Lanier, Cathy (MPD) (cathy.lanier@dc.gov)
Sent:
Sat 7/19/08 7:21 PM
Reply-to:
MPD-5D@yahoogroups.com
To:
MPD-5D@yahoogroups.com
Cc:
MPD-1D@yahoogroups.com
Attachments:
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Good evening, fellow residents.
In light of the recent surge of violence associated with the cowardly robberies and shootings that have taken place in the Trinidad Community last evening and early this morning, I have ordered that the Neighborhood Safety Zone (NSZ) be instituted beginning at 7 PM tonight. The Neighborhood Safety Zone will be in place in Trinidad and will run through the next five days.
This NSZ is a tool designed to keep the residents of Trinidad safe from the senseless violence and cowardly acts that have just occurred in the neighborhood, by preventing the craven perpetrators who have traveled via automobile to commit these heinous crimes in Trinidad from entering the neighborhood. I cannot thank you enough for all of your support and want to assure you that we are taking these and other measures in a direct attempt to keep you safe in this community.
Thank you, and rest assured we are working very hard to stop this violence and bring the responsible criminals to justice. Considering that thirteen year-old Alonzo Robinson tragically lost his life last night, and several other individuals were seriously wounded, I am urging anyone with information related to any of these crimes to contact a detective through 202-727-9099 or provide information anonymously on 1-888-919-CRIME, or by text messaging to 50-411. You can also voluntarily provide information to officers on duty in the Trinidad Community, including those staffing checkpoints and obtain a flyer providing you with information about the shootings and our hotline numbers.
I have additionally authorized a reward of up to $50,000 for the arrest and conviction of the individual(s) responsible for the murder of Alonzo Robinson, 13 years of age, which occurred at approximately 2:30 AM, this morning, July 19, 2008, in the 1500 block of Holbrook Place, NE.
Press Release below
Flyer for Lookout Attached
Cathy Lanier
Chief of Police
Metropolitan Police Department
(202) 727-4218
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Contact: Traci Hughes (202) 615-6806
July 19, 2008
MPD INVESTIGATES MULTIPLE VIOLENT CRIMES ESTABLISHES SECOND NEIGHBORHOOD SAFETY ZONE IN TRINIDAD
(Washington, DC) -- City Administrator Dan Tangherlini and Metropolitan Police Chief Cathy L. Lanier announced today that the Metropolitan Police Department has established the second Neighborhood Safety Zone (NSZ) in the Trinidad Area.
The NSZ have been established as a result of seven people shot in five separate incidents resulting in the death of 13-year-old Alonso Robinson in the 1500 block of Holbrook Street, NE in the early morning hours of Saturday July 19, 2008.
“”We had another violent night in the Trinidad neighborhood. Over the course of last night, we had a group of brazen individuals that once again entered the Trinidad neighborhood in a vehicle and repeatedly approached groups of people on the street, robbing and shooting them,” said Chief Lanier.
Detectives assigned to the Metropolitan Police Department’s Homicide and Sexual Offenses Branch are investigating, and are on the lookout for a 2002 gold Dodge Intrepid bearing Maryland paper temporary tags. The car was last seen in the Trinidad area, and is believed to have been used in the multiple violent crimes in the Trinidad area:
· At approximately 1:07 a.m., in the 1200 block of 16th Street, NE, an adult male and a13-year-old male were victims of a shooting. The adult male was suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the body and the 13-year-old male was suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the leg. Both complainants were admitted to an area local hospital.
· At approximately 1:50 a.m., at the intersection of Trinidad Avenue and Mount Olivet Road, NE, an adult male was suffering from an apparent stab wound to the neck. He was taken to an area local hospital and admitted in critical condition.
· At approximately 2:25 a.m., in the 1400 block of Staples Street, NE, an adult male was suffering from apparent multiple gunshot wounds to the body. He was taken to an area local hospital and admitted in critical condition.
· At approximately 2:27 a.m., in the 1100 block of Holbrook Street, NE, an adult male was suffering from an apparent gunshot wound to the leg. He was taken to an area local hospital for treatment.
· At approximately 2:30 a.m., in the 1500 block of Holbrook Street, NE, 13-year-old Alonzo Robinson, of an unknown address, was the victim of homicide. He was transported to an area local hospital and pronounced dead. Two other victims sustained gunshot wounds and were admitted to an area local hospital.
The NSZ will be in effect from 7 p.m. tonight until 7 p.m. on July 24, 2008. Checkpoints will be placed at the intersection of Mt. Olivet Road, NE and Bladensburg Road, NE southbound, to the intersection of Florida Avenue, NE, proceeding westward on Florida Avenue, NE to the intersection of Trinidad Avenue, NE and then north on Trinidad Avenue, NE to the intersection of Mt. Olivet Road, NE, then east to Bladensburg Road, NE.
The primary purpose of the NSZ program, with its checkpoints, its brochure, its signage, and its attendant publicity is to discourage persons inclined toward committing acts of violence by using a motor vehicle to enter the Trinidad neighborhood. The goal is to “fence them out.”
Anyone who has information regarding the cases is asked to call police at 202-727-9099 or 1-888-919-CRIME. Anonymous information can also be sent to the department’s text tip line by text messaging 50-411.
The Metropolitan Police Department is currently offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for any homicide committed in the District of Columbia.
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Unconfirmed, but the story I'm now hearing about the 13 year old boy [Alonso Robinson] is that he was in town from Alabama with his mother visiting family. They had just emerged from the vehicle and were heading for the house when shots were fired. Alonso was fatally struck, and his mother was shot in the hand. NBC4 is reporting that the teen was in town to visit his grandfather.
Return of the Checkpoint
I'm assuming this will just be a safety checkpoint, and not like the headline grabbing checkpoints [who can say], but police are, as I type, setting up a checkpoint at Oates and Holbrook. This is roughly a block, or less, from where a male was shot last night.
Shootings Last Night
The following email was sent out about half an hour ago. No further details are available at this time-
Subject: [MPD-5D] Shootings in Ward 5
Dear Neighbors,
I regret to advise you Ward 5 experienced a rough night in Trinidad. Last night there were seven shootings and a thirteen year old was killed. This is all the information I have at this time. I am certain Commander Greene, Assistant Chief Groomes, and Councilmember Thomas will be providing additional information later in the day.
Robert
Robert Vinson Brannum
Chairman
5th District Citizens' Advisory Council
WUSA9 reports
At least 3 people, including the 13 year old male were shot in the 1500 block of Holbrook. Several other people were shot in the 1400 block of Staples and the 1200 block of 16th Street. WUSA9 reports 1 fatality in the Trinidad shootings.
RE: [MPD-5D] Shootings in Ward 5
From: mpd-5d@yahoogroups.com on behalf of Greene, Lamar (MPD) (lamar.greene@dc.gov)
Sent:
Sat 7/19/08 11:15 AM
Reply-to:
MPD-5D@yahoogroups.com
To:
MPD-5D@yahoogroups.com
At approximately 1am a black vehicle pulled into the 1200 block of 16th street ne the subjects shot two subjects at this location after they attempted to rob them.
At 0120 a subject was stabbed at mt olivet and trinidad ave. While on this scene units heard multiple gunshots. Units began to canvass the area and discovered the following:
At approximately 0130 a gold 4dr vehicle pulled into the 1300 block of holbrook street. Three black males got out of the car and attempted to rob several subjects at that location, they then shot one male subject.
At 0140 the same vehicle and suspects shot three subjects in the 1500 block of holbrook (killing one 13yr old male at that location)
A brief chase of the gold vehicle ensued however the car made good its escape. We have recovered another vehicle at this time that may have been involved
Any citizens with information please call 202 727 9099 with information
Sent from my GoodLink synchronized handheld (www.good.com)
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The police are reporting one fatality in Trinidad.
NBC4 reports on the seven shootings that took place in Trinidad last night.
At least five of the shootings are linked. Victims were shot after attempted robberies that police have speculated might be linked to gang initiations involving recently paroled offenders returning from distant incarceration. Here is a map showing the shooting locations.
I spoke with another officer and it looks like the gang initiation thing is just a rumor circulating among officers. I think police are still figuring things out. Police don't seem to be stopping anyone right now, but there are lots of cops from all different districts and they currently have some streets blocked off.
Subject: [MPD-5D] Shootings in Ward 5
Dear Neighbors,
I regret to advise you Ward 5 experienced a rough night in Trinidad. Last night there were seven shootings and a thirteen year old was killed. This is all the information I have at this time. I am certain Commander Greene, Assistant Chief Groomes, and Councilmember Thomas will be providing additional information later in the day.
Robert
Robert Vinson Brannum
Chairman
5th District Citizens' Advisory Council
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UPDATE
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WUSA9 reports
At least 3 people, including the 13 year old male were shot in the 1500 block of Holbrook. Several other people were shot in the 1400 block of Staples and the 1200 block of 16th Street. WUSA9 reports 1 fatality in the Trinidad shootings.
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UPDATE
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UPDATE
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RE: [MPD-5D] Shootings in Ward 5
From: mpd-5d@yahoogroups.com on behalf of Greene, Lamar (MPD) (lamar.greene@dc.gov)
Sent:
Sat 7/19/08 11:15 AM
Reply-to:
MPD-5D@yahoogroups.com
To:
MPD-5D@yahoogroups.com
At approximately 1am a black vehicle pulled into the 1200 block of 16th street ne the subjects shot two subjects at this location after they attempted to rob them.
At 0120 a subject was stabbed at mt olivet and trinidad ave. While on this scene units heard multiple gunshots. Units began to canvass the area and discovered the following:
At approximately 0130 a gold 4dr vehicle pulled into the 1300 block of holbrook street. Three black males got out of the car and attempted to rob several subjects at that location, they then shot one male subject.
At 0140 the same vehicle and suspects shot three subjects in the 1500 block of holbrook (killing one 13yr old male at that location)
A brief chase of the gold vehicle ensued however the car made good its escape. We have recovered another vehicle at this time that may have been involved
Any citizens with information please call 202 727 9099 with information
Sent from my GoodLink synchronized handheld (www.good.com)
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The police are reporting one fatality in Trinidad.
NBC4 reports on the seven shootings that took place in Trinidad last night.
At least five of the shootings are linked. Victims were shot after attempted robberies that police have speculated might be linked to gang initiations involving recently paroled offenders returning from distant incarceration. Here is a map showing the shooting locations.
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UPDATE
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I spoke with another officer and it looks like the gang initiation thing is just a rumor circulating among officers. I think police are still figuring things out. Police don't seem to be stopping anyone right now, but there are lots of cops from all different districts and they currently have some streets blocked off.
Friday, July 18, 2008
H Street Farmers Market Tomorrow
When: Saturday 9am-12pm,
Where: 625 H Street
What: A producers only market selling a variety of products including fruits, vaggies, breads, cheeses, meets, sweets, flowers, and much more.
PSA 504 Meeting
Date: Saturday July 19, 2008
Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Location: Youth Services Center 1000 Mt. Olivet Road NE
Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Location: Youth Services Center 1000 Mt. Olivet Road NE
Washingtonian: Chef Teddy Interview
Dr. Granville's Chef Teddy Folkman is featured in an interview and video where he demonstrates, and offers the recipe for, the preparation of his prize winning Mussels.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Merry Go Round Opening Soon
Announcement-
Another new business opens on H Street. . .
Merry-Go-Round Grand Opening
Children's Gently-Worn Clothing
Please mark your calendar for
July 27, 2008
from 3 pm to 6 pm
(light refreshments served)
1244 H St NE
Washington DC 20002
The door will be open and the welcome mat will be out . . .
Another new business opens on H Street. . .
Merry-Go-Round Grand Opening
Children's Gently-Worn Clothing
Please mark your calendar for
July 27, 2008
from 3 pm to 6 pm
(light refreshments served)
1244 H St NE
Washington DC 20002
The door will be open and the welcome mat will be out . . .
Tonight- DPR Films Under the Stars
I just received the following announcement-
WHERE: Joseph Cole Rec. on the lawn (1200 Morse St. NE
WHEN: Thurs. July 17 at 8:45 pm
-Bring a blanket/ chair
D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) "Fun Family Films Under The Stars,"
The District's Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) today announced that it will
kick off "Fun Family Films Under The Stars," its 2008 Family Movie Night Season "Fun
Family Films Under The Stars," which continues until late-September, will afford residents of all ages and families of all sizes the opportunity to enjoy viewing the free, family-oriented films in DPR's outdoor settings. As in previous years, viewers are invited to bring their own snacks, chairs and blankets. This year, District residents will have a greater selection of viewing locations. Movies will be shown from 8:45 pm to 11 pm. At select locations throughout the summer, community members who arrive early enough for each screening will have the opportunity to place a vote between two movies that may be shown that evening. The movie which receives the most votes will be shown. A listing of dates and times of "Fun Family Films Under The Stars" screenings is provided below.
All screenings run 8:45 pm - 11 pm.
Sunday, 7-13-08 Trinidad Recreation Center, 1310 Childress Street, NE
Thursday, 7-17-08 Joseph Cole Recreation Center, 1200 Morse Street, NE
Friday, 7-25-08 Carver/ Langston Terrace, 21st and Maryland Avenue,
Saturday, 7-26-08 Trinidad Recreation Center, 1310 Childress Street,
Friday, 8-08-08 Carver/ Langston Terrace, 21st and Maryland Avenue, NE
Saturday, 8-09-08 Trinidad Recreation Center, 1310 Childress Street, NE
Friday, 8-15-08 Sherwood Recreation Center, 1000 G Street, NE
Saturday, 8-16-08 Carver/ Langston Terrace, 21st and Maryland Avenue, NE
Saturday, 8-23-08 Trinidad Recreation Center, 1310 Childress Street,
Saturday, 8-30-08 Trinidad Recreation Center, 1310 Childress Street, NE
Sunday, 9-07-08 Carver/ Langston Terrace, 21st and Maryland Avenue, NE
Friday, 9-12-08 Trinidad Recreation Center, 1310 Childress Street, NE
Sunday, 9-21-08 Carver/ Langston Terrace, 21st and Maryland Avenue, NE
Friday, 9-26-08 Trinidad Recreation Center, 1310 Childress Street, NE
Sunday, 9-28-08 Carver/ Langston Terrace, 21st and Maryland Avenue, NE
NY Times: Public Toilets
The New York Times ran a piece today that reminded me of the idea that was floated a couple of years ago to install a public toilet on H Street. The article talks about the varying experiences in different cities. I think the main concern on H was always maintenance, followed by safety. A couple of weeks ago I was walking east on the south side of the 1300 block of H. We watched a man park his car, get out, and start peeing on a church. It was a nice car. He was a decently dressed middle aged black guy. Why he decided it would be okay to pee on the church I can't fathom. Would a public restroom prevent something like this, I doubt it. He could have ducked into SOVA, or the Popeye's to use the restroom. But I will say that a while back when Pepco was doing a lot of street work and left its porta-potties unlocked, I did see random people, either walking or driving down the street, stop to use the bathrooms.
Tropicana's Menu
A Tropicana franchise recently opened its doors on H Street. The H Street location is the first sit-down dine in Tropicana. You can check out the restaurant at 1016 H Street, and you can check out the menu below-
TROPICANA EATERY
OUR FOOD JUST TASTES GOOD
*ALL ENTREES ARE SERVED WITH STEAMED CABBAGE AND RICE AND PEAS *
Appetizers & Sides
CHICKEN PATTIES...................................1.75
BEEF PATTIES...........................................1.75
VEGGIE PATTIES......................................1.75
FRIED PLANTAINS...................................2.50
RICE & PEAS...............................................2.50
COCO BREAD..............................................1.05
WHITE RICE...............................................2.45
GARDEN SALAD........................................2.95
Soups
SM LG
SOUP OF THE DAY............3.25.........4.25
Combo
#1
PATTY....................................................3.69
COCO BREAD & SODA
#2
SMALL JERK CHICKEN.....................8.99
W/COCO BREAD
#3
SMALL FRICASSEED CHICKEN.......7.99
COCO BREAD & SODA
#4
SMALL CURRIED CHICKEN.............7.99
COCO BREAD & SODA
Chicken
SM LG
CURRIED CHICKEN.............6.45........8.45
JERK CHICKEN.....................7.45........9.45
KUNTRY CHICKEN..............7.45........9.45
FRICASSEED CHICKEN......7.45........9.45
CHICKEN ROTI.....................8.45
GOAT ROTI...........................8.45
VEGETABLE ROTI...............6.95
Beef
SM LG
OXTAIL.......................8.45.......10.45
CURRIED GOAT.......8.45......10.45
Seafood
SM LG
CURRIED SHRIMP..........8.50..........12.50
STEAMED RED SNAPPER...............12.00
Seasoned w/ okra,tomatoes,onions
& various spices
ESCOVEITCHED RED SNAPPER.........................12.00
Fried w/ onion,seasoned w/ special sauces
CURRIED RED SNAPPER.....................................12.00
BROWN STEW RED SNAPPER............................12.00
ACKEE & SALTFISH...............................................12.00
CALLALOO & SALTFISH..................6.95.............9.00
Vegetarian
SM LG
STIR FRY MEAL..............4.95.............6.95
TOFU LASAGNA.............8.45............10.45
CURRIED TOFU..............8.45............10.45
BROWN STEW TOFU....8.45............10.45
Salads
JERK SALAD...................6.45............10.45
Chunks of jerk chicken served over lettuce,
Tomato, green peppers & celery
Combination Platters
COMBINE ANY 2 MEATS.................12.45
Your choice of curried chicken, jerk chicken,
kuntry chicken, fricasseed chicken, oxtail,
goat or shrimp (extra charge)
Beverages
PEPSI, MTN.DEW, DR. PEPPER...................1.45
KOLA CHAMPAGNE.......................................1.45
CREAM SODA OR GINGER BEER................1.45
NUTRAMENT...................................................2.50
JUICE.................................................................1.55
1016 H Street N.E.
202-388-7900
Email us for information at info@tropicanaonhstreet.com
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Soccer Tonight at Sherwood
Join a group of soccer players for a game, or just kicking around the ball a bit. Meet at Sherwood Rec (10th and G NE) at 6:30. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Please remember to bring a bottle of water. Bathrooms and water fountains are available inside the Rec.
WP: Capitol Hill Premium Cigars and Tobacco
The Post reports on the cigar bar and the officer who owns it.
2 Shootings, 1 Fatal, Early Today
Police notice-
There was a homicide that occurred at 1500 F Street, NE, it occurred shortly after midnight on July 16th, 2008. An adult male was found suffering from gunshot wounds. We are still conducting the investigation, and I will provide any additional information as it comes forth. If you have any information about the shooting please call the Crime Solver Tip Line at the below listed number, thanks. 1-800-673-2777.
Apparently the 19 year old man was shot several times. Passersby flagged down a patrol car in the area and alerted the officers that there was a man lying in the street. Police are not releasing information on suspects at this time. This shooting occurred on the edge of Rosedale.
ABC7
WUSA9
NBC 4
Washington Post
The second shooting, reported in the NBC4 story, occurred in the 1200 block of Simms Place. This shooting occurred in Trinidad. The victim was shot in the leg around 2am.
There was a homicide that occurred at 1500 F Street, NE, it occurred shortly after midnight on July 16th, 2008. An adult male was found suffering from gunshot wounds. We are still conducting the investigation, and I will provide any additional information as it comes forth. If you have any information about the shooting please call the Crime Solver Tip Line at the below listed number, thanks. 1-800-673-2777.
Apparently the 19 year old man was shot several times. Passersby flagged down a patrol car in the area and alerted the officers that there was a man lying in the street. Police are not releasing information on suspects at this time. This shooting occurred on the edge of Rosedale.
ABC7
WUSA9
NBC 4
Washington Post
The second shooting, reported in the NBC4 story, occurred in the 1200 block of Simms Place. This shooting occurred in Trinidad. The victim was shot in the leg around 2am.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
More Studio 400
The ANC6C05 blog has another update on the H Street business. Apparently, though a cease and desist order was delivered on Friday, DCRA is allowing Studio 400 to operate within certain perimeters for which it is licensed. Check the blog for the full story.
The ANC6C05 blog is being updated fairly frequently on this issue, so you should check for updates from the SMD Commissioner on the issue there.
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UPDATE
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The ANC6C05 blog is being updated fairly frequently on this issue, so you should check for updates from the SMD Commissioner on the issue there.
ANC5B Special Meeting
When: 6:30pm Tuesday July 22nd
Where: Joe Cole Rec 1200 Morse Street
What: a special meeting to discuss and vote on approval of the the Gateway Market Residences. The Gateway Market Residences is a mixed use [residential, retail, office] PUD [Planned Unit Development] proposed for the lot located at 4th and Florida NE [catty corner to Two Rivers Charter School]. The developer intends to construct a ten story building with residences on the upper five floors. The development is part of the larger [23 acre] New Town plan put forth by the same developer. I would urge people to attend this meeting because this is a very important development project, and I think we need to make sure we get it right. On Thursday July 24th this matter will return to the Zoning Commission for approval or modification, so this is really a last chance to have a voice in the matter.
For reference I'm reposting my recap of the June 6th Zoning hearing on this matter [as well as some links to past coverage]--
Last Night's Zoning Hearing -A Briefing
June 6, 2008
This hearing was regarding the Gateway Market Residences a proposed PUD at 4th and Florida.
ANC 6C representatives submitted a filing and were present at the meeting [Phelps and Velasco, both in opposition]. Single Member District representatives Bernard and Lawson [both in opposition] were present from 5B. ANC 5B Chairman Shelton [proponent] was scheduled to appear, but was a no-show. The hearing began at 6:30pm and the ANC 5B meeting began at 7:30pm, so there was a scheduling conflict between the two meetings.
Mr. Choi and his representatives were present, as were some spectators. A representative from Harry Thomas' office delivered testimony in favor of the development, and I believe it also contained opposition to granting party status to ANC 6C. No representative was present, due to scheduling conflicts, from Tommy Wells' office, but his office did submit a letter supporting party status for ANC 6C.
The Zoning Commission granted party status for ANC 6C, but refused to grant them great weight without some additions to their filing. They intend to make such additions to obtain great weight.
The Chairman of ANC 5B had submitted a letter of support purporting to speak for the entire ANC, but it was not taken as the official stance of ANC 5B because it was deficient on several grounds, including that it made on mention of a binding vote by the ANC. This is because there was no vote on the issue at the May 1st meeting when applicant last appeared before the Commission. The last time ANC 5B voted on this development was more than two and half years ago. A copy of the letter issued following that vote was attached. The Zoning Commission declined to accept that vote as the official stance of ANC 5B because of its age and the tremendously changed circumstances surrounding the project during that time period. The Commission also stated that the filings in opposition from two commissioners indicated that there was some division in ANC 5B on this project.
The Commission granted a continuance until July 24th. Essentially this means that the Applicant was able to present the plans, and the Commission gave them comments on the presentation. The Commission asked that ANC 5B hold a special meeting with a binding vote prior to the July 24th hearing, and that all representatives, and any other individuals, or groups wishing to testify in this matter appear at the July 24th hearing. The Commission urged both ANCs to speak with the developer's agents to resolve issues before that date to the extent possible. I would urge any interested persons to attend any and all public meetings on this issue prior to the July hearing date.
One of the issues drawing the most interest was that Applicant's plans call for retail to face inward, rather than towards the street. Considering that Applicant's plans also call for windows on most sides of the project this brought up concerns that this would result in the street facing windows being filled with stock rooms.
Zoning: Gateway Market Residences June 3, 2008
Yeah, That's Pretty Much the Problem April 12, 2007
New Town/Market Info [check out the Capital City Market blog for more in-depth coverage and more stories]
Florida Avenue Market Faces Dueling Development Plans DC North September 2007
A letter from Gallaudet May 24, 2007
There's a Stench From the Florida Market Examiner December 8, 2006
The Insider's Market Washington Post May 3, 2006
Where: Joe Cole Rec 1200 Morse Street
What: a special meeting to discuss and vote on approval of the the Gateway Market Residences. The Gateway Market Residences is a mixed use [residential, retail, office] PUD [Planned Unit Development] proposed for the lot located at 4th and Florida NE [catty corner to Two Rivers Charter School]. The developer intends to construct a ten story building with residences on the upper five floors. The development is part of the larger [23 acre] New Town plan put forth by the same developer. I would urge people to attend this meeting because this is a very important development project, and I think we need to make sure we get it right. On Thursday July 24th this matter will return to the Zoning Commission for approval or modification, so this is really a last chance to have a voice in the matter.
For reference I'm reposting my recap of the June 6th Zoning hearing on this matter [as well as some links to past coverage]--
Last Night's Zoning Hearing -A Briefing
June 6, 2008
This hearing was regarding the Gateway Market Residences a proposed PUD at 4th and Florida.
ANC 6C representatives submitted a filing and were present at the meeting [Phelps and Velasco, both in opposition]. Single Member District representatives Bernard and Lawson [both in opposition] were present from 5B. ANC 5B Chairman Shelton [proponent] was scheduled to appear, but was a no-show. The hearing began at 6:30pm and the ANC 5B meeting began at 7:30pm, so there was a scheduling conflict between the two meetings.
Mr. Choi and his representatives were present, as were some spectators. A representative from Harry Thomas' office delivered testimony in favor of the development, and I believe it also contained opposition to granting party status to ANC 6C. No representative was present, due to scheduling conflicts, from Tommy Wells' office, but his office did submit a letter supporting party status for ANC 6C.
The Zoning Commission granted party status for ANC 6C, but refused to grant them great weight without some additions to their filing. They intend to make such additions to obtain great weight.
The Chairman of ANC 5B had submitted a letter of support purporting to speak for the entire ANC, but it was not taken as the official stance of ANC 5B because it was deficient on several grounds, including that it made on mention of a binding vote by the ANC. This is because there was no vote on the issue at the May 1st meeting when applicant last appeared before the Commission. The last time ANC 5B voted on this development was more than two and half years ago. A copy of the letter issued following that vote was attached. The Zoning Commission declined to accept that vote as the official stance of ANC 5B because of its age and the tremendously changed circumstances surrounding the project during that time period. The Commission also stated that the filings in opposition from two commissioners indicated that there was some division in ANC 5B on this project.
The Commission granted a continuance until July 24th. Essentially this means that the Applicant was able to present the plans, and the Commission gave them comments on the presentation. The Commission asked that ANC 5B hold a special meeting with a binding vote prior to the July 24th hearing, and that all representatives, and any other individuals, or groups wishing to testify in this matter appear at the July 24th hearing. The Commission urged both ANCs to speak with the developer's agents to resolve issues before that date to the extent possible. I would urge any interested persons to attend any and all public meetings on this issue prior to the July hearing date.
One of the issues drawing the most interest was that Applicant's plans call for retail to face inward, rather than towards the street. Considering that Applicant's plans also call for windows on most sides of the project this brought up concerns that this would result in the street facing windows being filled with stock rooms.
Zoning: Gateway Market Residences June 3, 2008
Yeah, That's Pretty Much the Problem April 12, 2007
New Town/Market Info [check out the Capital City Market blog for more in-depth coverage and more stories]
Florida Avenue Market Faces Dueling Development Plans DC North September 2007
A letter from Gallaudet May 24, 2007
There's a Stench From the Florida Market Examiner December 8, 2006
The Insider's Market Washington Post May 3, 2006
Monday, July 14, 2008
Studio 400 Update
From the ANC 6C05 website/blog (http://anc6c05.blogspot.com/):
Please be advised that on Friday, July 11, 2008, MPD and DCRA issued a cease and desist order to the operators of Studio 400. I have spoken with the primary operator since the issuance of the order. In addition, it appears that there is some internal conflict between the operators concerning their business strategy. I am working with the respective agency officials in order to update you soon on the future of Studio 400. There are issues being worked through that I am not at liberty to say at this juncture. However, at the appropriate time I will inform the community.
M. Tony Richardson
Please be advised that on Friday, July 11, 2008, MPD and DCRA issued a cease and desist order to the operators of Studio 400. I have spoken with the primary operator since the issuance of the order. In addition, it appears that there is some internal conflict between the operators concerning their business strategy. I am working with the respective agency officials in order to update you soon on the future of Studio 400. There are issues being worked through that I am not at liberty to say at this juncture. However, at the appropriate time I will inform the community.
M. Tony Richardson
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Important Local Theater Opportunity
Please see the following announcement. Theater Alliance is the resident company at the H Street Playhouse. The company has been the recipient of numerous awards, and they offer free tickets to the neighborhood. Please consider supporting them. A neighborhood partner of this quality is rare in any area.-
Theater Alliance is half way toward achieving their goal of raising $30,000 by August 8 which will be matched dollar for dollar by the DC Arts and Humanities Commission through an UPSTART GRANT. In addition to the Challenge, the UPSTART GRANT gives $70,000 toward consultants in Development, Marketing, Governance and Technology. Theater Alliance is the only theater to be given this grant. Donations can be made at www.theateralliance.com or mailed directly to Theater Alliance, 1365 H Street NE, Washington DC 20002.
Theater Alliance is half way toward achieving their goal of raising $30,000 by August 8 which will be matched dollar for dollar by the DC Arts and Humanities Commission through an UPSTART GRANT. In addition to the Challenge, the UPSTART GRANT gives $70,000 toward consultants in Development, Marketing, Governance and Technology. Theater Alliance is the only theater to be given this grant. Donations can be made at www.theateralliance.com or mailed directly to Theater Alliance, 1365 H Street NE, Washington DC 20002.
More on Car Crash in the 1000 Block of H
Here's a Fox News story identifying the accident as occurring at 1019 H Street. I think more than one building was hit. According to the Fox story, at least five people were injured, including a woman and her two children who were walking on the sidewalk when the car jumped the curb. Here's a later version of the Fox story. The Post also covered the incident, but they place the number injured at 4.
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Car Crashes Into Napa 1015
I just received the following-
To all our loyal costumers and friends;
Today at 12:45 PM, a car crushed into the front of our building causing severe damage. As for now, we do not know how long it will take for the repairs to be finished.
We will keep you posted when we are able to re-open.
Please email us at napa1015[at]verizon.net with any questions you might have.
Thank you for your continuous support!
Jorge
To all our loyal costumers and friends;
Today at 12:45 PM, a car crushed into the front of our building causing severe damage. As for now, we do not know how long it will take for the repairs to be finished.
We will keep you posted when we are able to re-open.
Please email us at napa1015[at]verizon.net with any questions you might have.
Thank you for your continuous support!
Jorge
Friday, July 11, 2008
Academy @1341 H Street
1358 Florida Avenue, future home of Connor Contemporary
While Connor Contemporary's new space undergoes renovation the gallery is holding its annual student show at 1341 H Street. 1341 is home to Taurus Development, which is donating the space for the show. Read more about Academy here. The show runs from July 11-26.
The Taurus site
Thursday, July 10, 2008
The Soccer Players Four
There were 6 who showed up, but only four are shown here. Still, I bet the sight of these friendly looking guys makes you want to make it to next week's pick-up game/kicking the ball around at Sherwood Rec. All ages and skill levels are welcome.
Where: 10th and G
When: 6:30pm on Wednesdays
Spike Mendelsohn on H?
Alert reader Dave sent in this transcript from a Washingtonian interview with Top Chef contender Spike Mendelsohn. In the interview Mendelsohn discusses his upcoming projects in DC, and says he has something coming on H Street. It isn't clear whether he refers to H Street NE, or one of the other quadrants, but I thought it merited a mention.
New Thai Restaurant Coming to West End of H
I wasn't in attendance, but I'm told a new Thai restaurant, which I believe seeks to open in the red building at 507 H Street, was an agenda topic [ABC license]. As you know, the west end is deeply in need of more nighttime businesses [Pap and Petey's can't be the only one], so this news was very exciting. Other big topics at the meeting-
Studio 400
the reopening of Oasis Liquor
Studio 400
the reopening of Oasis Liquor
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My bad, the Thai place is going in at 507 H Street NW. Sorry for the confusion.
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Wednesday, July 09, 2008
Chef Teddy Bests Bobby Flay
If you missed the Food Network's Throwndown that aired last night you might not know that Dr. Graniville's own Chef Teddy Folkman won. A big congrats to Folkman for taking the prize. Check out Dr. Granville Moore's any night of the week [but expect a wait during peak hours] for the best mussels in town. I also adore the bison burger. I order it rare, and it is the best burger I've ever had. Dr. Granville's is located at 1238 H Street.
Read what another blogger says about Dr. Granville's and the show-
The Pink Book
If you missed the original run you can still catch the other air dates-
Jul 12, 2008 4:00 PM ET/PT
Aug 24, 2008 10:00 PM ET/PT
Aug 24, 2008 1:00 AM ET/PT
Soccer Tonight at the Rec
You can join the group regularly kicking around the soccer ball on Wednesdays at 6:30pm at Sherwood Rec [10th and G]. All ages and skill levels are welcome.
Sorry, I meant 6:30, not 6pm.
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Sorry, I meant 6:30, not 6pm.
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
DCist: Let's Go Throwdown Tonight
Chef Bobby Flay cooks it up.
DCist covers the Food Network highlight that pits their own Bobby Flay against Dr. Granville's' Teddy Folkman. Catch the action at Dr. Granville's, the Argonaut, or on the Food Network. The show airs tonight at 9pm.
Chef Teddy Folkman Toasts it up. Photo by Shaaren Pine.
Comments Experiment Over
The Open ID experiment is over. It was always intended to be temporary. I hope that people understood the point, and will be respectful. I am asking, because it's annoying to me, as well as to others, not only to have rude and hostile comments with little substantive value [and sometimes none], but also to have to look at an entire thread with many commentors posting as anonymous and not leaving a tag because you can't tell who is posting more than once, or replying to what. Go ahead and post as anonymous, but please leave a tag [e.g. big blue fish] in the header/body of your post. If we continue to have a severe problem with trolls, I will go with Open ID permanently. But I do prefer to make it easy for people to comment without having to really login to anything. I want us all to behave like adults. So have fun, but be respectful.
For those interested, response both here, and elsewhere [including offline] was mixed, but mostly supportive for the Open ID thing. Personally, I hate that kind of stuff and would only move to it as a last resort. I just wanted to give people pause. For the few people that raised censorship related issues [no one raised it head on], I don't advocate censorship, but this effort wasn't about censorship, just about making people consider how much they really wanted to post that crazy rant. In all my time running this blog I think I've deleted 4 comments since late 2004 [one was defamatory, and three were racist/homophobic with no redeeming value at all] that weren't just spam/duplicates. I don't know how many comments Frozen Tropics has received, but this is WAY less than 1 percent of the total. I believe in the free flow of information. I just hope people will think before they post.
For those interested, response both here, and elsewhere [including offline] was mixed, but mostly supportive for the Open ID thing. Personally, I hate that kind of stuff and would only move to it as a last resort. I just wanted to give people pause. For the few people that raised censorship related issues [no one raised it head on], I don't advocate censorship, but this effort wasn't about censorship, just about making people consider how much they really wanted to post that crazy rant. In all my time running this blog I think I've deleted 4 comments since late 2004 [one was defamatory, and three were racist/homophobic with no redeeming value at all] that weren't just spam/duplicates. I don't know how many comments Frozen Tropics has received, but this is WAY less than 1 percent of the total. I believe in the free flow of information. I just hope people will think before they post.
Book Reading & Ice Cream Social @Spoiled & Rotten
Announcement-
H STREET CHILDREN’S BOUTIQUE AND SPA TO HOST BOOK READING PARTY AND ICE CREAM SOCIAL
WASHINGTON, DC, JUNE 28, 2008: On July 12th, 3-4pm, Spoiled and Rotten Children’s Boutique and Spa, will host its first Book Reading Party and Ice Cream Social at its 1204 H Street, NE, location. The featured author will be Uncle E, one of the most exciting authors of children’s stories. Kids will not only enjoy the stories but also free ice cream or water ice, complimentary of Philadelphia Water Ice Factory. The event is open to the public but space is limited, parents are asked to RSVP to kbronson29@aol.com or call the store @ 202-398-5437.
Uncle E, a poet and storyteller, is the author of The Adventures of Diggle, Boogie & LoLo (www.dbladventures.com). Diggle, Boogie and LoLo are the three main characters of this creative unique book series and who are also the author's children who will participate in the storytelling. The series is based on the philosophy that reading is fundamental and can be fun. The Adventures of Diggle, Boogie & LoLo presents young readers with an educational reading experience, featuring amusing stories in poetic format with character building principles. “It's Dr. Seuss meets the Huxtables.”
Spoiled and Rotten, owned by Khadijah Bronson, is one the newest businesses on the H Street, NE corridor. The boutique puts a twist on shopping for the little ones by offering a spa experience for kids. While shopping, little boys can get their faces painted and the little girls can get a mini-pedicure and a mini-manicure. The atmosphere of the boutique is as fun and bright as the décor, with adorable child-sized sofas. The boutique has been featured in the Voice on the Hill, twice in the Hill Rag, and Baby Loves Disco.
Spoiled and Rotten offers a line of stylish, organic cotton clothing and regular apparel for kids seven and younger, including infants sizes. Online shopping is available at www.spoiledrottenboutiqueandspa.com.
H STREET CHILDREN’S BOUTIQUE AND SPA TO HOST BOOK READING PARTY AND ICE CREAM SOCIAL
WASHINGTON, DC, JUNE 28, 2008: On July 12th, 3-4pm, Spoiled and Rotten Children’s Boutique and Spa, will host its first Book Reading Party and Ice Cream Social at its 1204 H Street, NE, location. The featured author will be Uncle E, one of the most exciting authors of children’s stories. Kids will not only enjoy the stories but also free ice cream or water ice, complimentary of Philadelphia Water Ice Factory. The event is open to the public but space is limited, parents are asked to RSVP to kbronson29@aol.com or call the store @ 202-398-5437.
Uncle E, a poet and storyteller, is the author of The Adventures of Diggle, Boogie & LoLo (www.dbladventures.com). Diggle, Boogie and LoLo are the three main characters of this creative unique book series and who are also the author's children who will participate in the storytelling. The series is based on the philosophy that reading is fundamental and can be fun. The Adventures of Diggle, Boogie & LoLo presents young readers with an educational reading experience, featuring amusing stories in poetic format with character building principles. “It's Dr. Seuss meets the Huxtables.”
Spoiled and Rotten, owned by Khadijah Bronson, is one the newest businesses on the H Street, NE corridor. The boutique puts a twist on shopping for the little ones by offering a spa experience for kids. While shopping, little boys can get their faces painted and the little girls can get a mini-pedicure and a mini-manicure. The atmosphere of the boutique is as fun and bright as the décor, with adorable child-sized sofas. The boutique has been featured in the Voice on the Hill, twice in the Hill Rag, and Baby Loves Disco.
Spoiled and Rotten offers a line of stylish, organic cotton clothing and regular apparel for kids seven and younger, including infants sizes. Online shopping is available at www.spoiledrottenboutiqueandspa.com.
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The time for this event has now been changed. The new time is 3-4pm. Also, everything in the store will be on sale to make room for fall and winter clothing.
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Against the Grain @the Atlas
Announcement-
What: “Against the Grain”—Tappening in Concert
Who: Tappening with guest artists
When: Saturday, July 19, 2008 at 8:00pm and Sunday, July 20, 2008 at 4:00pm
Where: Atlas Performing Arts Center 1333 H Street, NE Washington, DC 20002
Tickets: $22 general admission; $15 children/seniors
(202) 399-7993, www.atlasarts.org
“Against the Grain” Showcases D. C.-Area Tap Company
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Tappening presents an evening of rhythm tap dance, “Against the Grain,” at the Atlas Performing Arts Center on Saturday, July 19, 2008 at 8:00pm and Sunday, July 20, 2008 at 4:00pm. The eight-year old tap company’s full-length concert features seven works choreographed by Tappening director Heidi Schultz, and guest artists from Philadelphia, Michigan, and D. C.
“Traditionally tap is done to jazz music, but you can tap to any type of music, anything with a beat—you don’t even need music since our feet are our instruments,” says Schultz. “Different kinds of music lead me to different kinds of rhythms and steps. Exploring a wide range of music helps my work stay fresh and distinct.”
Schultz’s choreography combines intricate footwork with modern, jazz, and club-style movements, emphasizing the whole body. “Tap isn’t just from the waist down,” she says. Tappening’s style integrates several types of rhythm tap that celebrate the jazz, funk, rock, reggae, and electronic beats found in its eclectic selection of music that ranges from the Clash to German techno.
Tappening opens the evening with the first of seven pieces choreographed by Heidi Schultz in which the dancers use their feet to add a drum line to Speech’s cover of Bob Marley’s “Redemption Song.” The tempo and energy level are cranked to high for “Sole Score” and “Are You Talking To Me?” featuring music mixed by the D. C.-based DJ collective Fort Knox Five. The rhythms then flow from a soul version of the Woody Guthrie classic “This Land Is Your Land” to a mash-up of a Herman’s Hermits cover and German techno in “Sumthin’ Good” to violin and piano over down tempo electronica in “Sweet Sadness.” The concert closes with a punk tap medley to songs of the Clash.
The guest artists featured in “Against the Grain” highlight both traditional and future directions in tap. Tap Team Two & Co. from Philadelphia brings the beat with a fierce a capella piece while Quynn Johnson and Alyse Jones, transplants from Flint, Michigan, look back to the roots of tap in African music and dance. At-large Tappening member Lauren Squires pushes the frontiers of tap dance with a piece she describes as “loosely guided noise.”
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Under the direction of Heidi Schultz, Tappening has been a part of the professional D.C. tap scene since 2000. Currently with three core and several at-large members, the group has performed at venues such as the Kennedy Center, the University Arts Bank in Philadelphia, Lisner Auditorium, Carter Barron, Dance Place, USDA, American University, and the Jack Guidone Theater.
Heidi Schultz began teaching tap more than 20 years ago in Detroit, Michigan and currently teaches at Joy of Motion. Ms. Schultz is the founder, director, and choreographer of the D.C.-based rhythm tap company Tappening. In 2004, she was nominated for a Metro D.C. Dance Award for “outstanding individual performance” for her work in Tappening’s show, “Beautiful Noise.” With a master’s degree in anthropology, Schultz works as a research editor at National Geographic magazine.
What: “Against the Grain”—Tappening in Concert
Who: Tappening with guest artists
When: Saturday, July 19, 2008 at 8:00pm and Sunday, July 20, 2008 at 4:00pm
Where: Atlas Performing Arts Center 1333 H Street, NE Washington, DC 20002
Tickets: $22 general admission; $15 children/seniors
(202) 399-7993, www.atlasarts.org
“Against the Grain” Showcases D. C.-Area Tap Company
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Tappening presents an evening of rhythm tap dance, “Against the Grain,” at the Atlas Performing Arts Center on Saturday, July 19, 2008 at 8:00pm and Sunday, July 20, 2008 at 4:00pm. The eight-year old tap company’s full-length concert features seven works choreographed by Tappening director Heidi Schultz, and guest artists from Philadelphia, Michigan, and D. C.
“Traditionally tap is done to jazz music, but you can tap to any type of music, anything with a beat—you don’t even need music since our feet are our instruments,” says Schultz. “Different kinds of music lead me to different kinds of rhythms and steps. Exploring a wide range of music helps my work stay fresh and distinct.”
Schultz’s choreography combines intricate footwork with modern, jazz, and club-style movements, emphasizing the whole body. “Tap isn’t just from the waist down,” she says. Tappening’s style integrates several types of rhythm tap that celebrate the jazz, funk, rock, reggae, and electronic beats found in its eclectic selection of music that ranges from the Clash to German techno.
Tappening opens the evening with the first of seven pieces choreographed by Heidi Schultz in which the dancers use their feet to add a drum line to Speech’s cover of Bob Marley’s “Redemption Song.” The tempo and energy level are cranked to high for “Sole Score” and “Are You Talking To Me?” featuring music mixed by the D. C.-based DJ collective Fort Knox Five. The rhythms then flow from a soul version of the Woody Guthrie classic “This Land Is Your Land” to a mash-up of a Herman’s Hermits cover and German techno in “Sumthin’ Good” to violin and piano over down tempo electronica in “Sweet Sadness.” The concert closes with a punk tap medley to songs of the Clash.
The guest artists featured in “Against the Grain” highlight both traditional and future directions in tap. Tap Team Two & Co. from Philadelphia brings the beat with a fierce a capella piece while Quynn Johnson and Alyse Jones, transplants from Flint, Michigan, look back to the roots of tap in African music and dance. At-large Tappening member Lauren Squires pushes the frontiers of tap dance with a piece she describes as “loosely guided noise.”
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Under the direction of Heidi Schultz, Tappening has been a part of the professional D.C. tap scene since 2000. Currently with three core and several at-large members, the group has performed at venues such as the Kennedy Center, the University Arts Bank in Philadelphia, Lisner Auditorium, Carter Barron, Dance Place, USDA, American University, and the Jack Guidone Theater.
Heidi Schultz began teaching tap more than 20 years ago in Detroit, Michigan and currently teaches at Joy of Motion. Ms. Schultz is the founder, director, and choreographer of the D.C.-based rhythm tap company Tappening. In 2004, she was nominated for a Metro D.C. Dance Award for “outstanding individual performance” for her work in Tappening’s show, “Beautiful Noise.” With a master’s degree in anthropology, Schultz works as a research editor at National Geographic magazine.
WP: Reality Checkpoint
The Post looks at resident feeling regarding Trinidad post-checkpoint. For the record, I graduated from George Washington, not Georgetown Law. Also, check out the Crime by the Numbers feature for a little perspective.
Monday, July 07, 2008
Reminder, Throwndown Tomorrow
Capital Spice reminds us that the Teddy Folkman [the Chef from Dr. Granville's]/Bobby Flay throwdown will air tomorrow. Catch it at 9pm on the Food Network.
Fireworks in the Neighborhood
photo by E. Fry
Fireworks on Neal Street.
photo by tarisdaddy
Smoke at 12th and G.
photo by tarisdaddy
Fireworks at 12th and G.
photo by tarisdaddy
Police halt the fireworks at 12th and G.
photo by Rachael Hall
This one shows the fireworks on the Mall as seen from the Union Station parking garage.
RCA Meeting Tonight
Announcement-
The July RCA meeting will be tonight, Monday the 7th, at 7:30
upstairs at SOVA (1359 H ST NE). Hope to see everyone there!
- Rick Uzes, President
Rosedale Citizens Alliance
website: www.rosedaledc.org
blog: www.rosedalecitizen.blogspot.com
The July RCA meeting will be tonight, Monday the 7th, at 7:30
upstairs at SOVA (1359 H ST NE). Hope to see everyone there!
- Rick Uzes, President
Rosedale Citizens Alliance
website: www.rosedaledc.org
blog: www.rosedalecitizen.blogspot.com
Friday, July 04, 2008
Open ID test run
I'm doing an Open id test run. For most of you non-bloggers this might require [I think] getting a Google account. My hope is that this will cut down on trolling. You can get a Google account and still be totally anonymous here. Give it a shot. Read more about Open ID here. It isn't a nasty tracking type thing, and NOBODY here will know who you are. Please email me at inked78[at]hotmail.com if you have ANY issues with this system and I will switch to Google logins. Happy 4th of July.
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Not only will any Yahoo ID work as an Open ID, but here is a list of other Open ID providers, including at least one that allows you to set up a completely anonymous account with no verification.
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Not only will any Yahoo ID work as an Open ID, but here is a list of other Open ID providers, including at least one that allows you to set up a completely anonymous account with no verification.
Alternative fireworks
If anyone gets shots of unofficial displays in the neighborhood, please do send them my way.
Streetscape Contract Approval
The following was forward to the 6A listserv by Comm. Joseph Fengler-
Commissioners,
I wanted to let you know that after much, much, much waiting, and much, much, much prodding, the contract for the H Street Streetscape has finally been submitted to Council for approval. The contract represents a total investment of $30,328,964.50. It is scheduled to be approved on July 10th, and then work can begin shortly thereafter.
Have a happy 4th of July!
Charles
Commissioners,
I wanted to let you know that after much, much, much waiting, and much, much, much prodding, the contract for the H Street Streetscape has finally been submitted to Council for approval. The contract represents a total investment of $30,328,964.50. It is scheduled to be approved on July 10th, and then work can begin shortly thereafter.
Have a happy 4th of July!
Charles
Thursday, July 03, 2008
Wednesday, July 02, 2008
XII's Online Photos
I just noticed that XII has their menu, and some other photos up on flickr. Check them out.
This Gonna Be Good: Sticky Rice
A blog review of the new sushi place on H. They have some nice photos of the food. Sticky Rice is located at 1224 H Street.
The Red and the Black is Open Tonight
The Red and the Black had to close a bit early last night, so they wanted to let everyone know they will be open. Here's the message-
Yesterday we had to shut down early because of a small electrical issue. I want your readers to know that we will be open today (as usual) and hope to see everyone at the Red and the Black.
Also, we are expecting a great show tonight at the Rock & Roll Hotel. The Black Angels are playing.
Soccer Tonight @6:30 Sherwood Rec
An update on the soccer meet-up at the rec center at 10th and G-
It looks like we have a good number of people interested in coming out tonight, which is great. I hope this turns into a regular event and more people come out as word spreads. My hope is to do this every Wednesday night during the Summer. As time goes on, hopefully the group will grow even larger. I think there are others interested (including some of the neighborhood kids), but they want to see that other people are actually out there first. Tonight can be a good start, even if we just wind up kicking the ball around.
Please feel free to bring friends and neighbors. All skill levels are welcome.
I look forward to meeting all of you. If not tonight, some other time.
Omar
It looks like we have a good number of people interested in coming out tonight, which is great. I hope this turns into a regular event and more people come out as word spreads. My hope is to do this every Wednesday night during the Summer. As time goes on, hopefully the group will grow even larger. I think there are others interested (including some of the neighborhood kids), but they want to see that other people are actually out there first. Tonight can be a good start, even if we just wind up kicking the ball around.
Please feel free to bring friends and neighbors. All skill levels are welcome.
I look forward to meeting all of you. If not tonight, some other time.
Omar
What's for Breakfast II
I recently was asked where one could get a good diner style breakfast on H. We're, unfortunately, a bit short on diner type food that isn't carryout. None the less, I've put together a short list of breakfast options on H.
Greasy breakfast awaits at Tony's.
Starting from the Hub and working west-
Argonaut 1433 H Street
Brunch- Sundays 11am-3pm
Sitdown restaurant with an outdoor patio
menu
Tony's 1401 H Street
Carryout only. Offers breakfast sandwiches, and a variety of breakfast platters.
Closed Sundays.
ANM Deli and Convenience 1363 H Street
Carryout only. Offers breakfast sandwiches
SOVA Espresso and Wine 1359 H Street
6:30-[...] weekdays. Opens later on weekends.
Dine-in, or carry-out. Bagels, pastries.
NAPA 1015 1015 H Street
Sitdown restaurant with a tasty Sunday brunch menu.
McDonald's 839 H Street
Carryout only. Oddly, they have free wifi.
Grace Deli 701 H Street
Carryout only. Breakfast sandwiches and platters.
Platinum Catering 650 H Street
Carryout only. Breakfast sandwiches and platters from a small catering company.
Sidamo Coffee and Tea 417 H Street
Breakfast sandwiches and pastries
Off the Beaten Path -Options Beyond H Street
In the Florida Market...
K-Young's Deli -restaurant
325 Morse 5:30am-4:00pm
This hole in the wall serves up tasty Korean fare at a good price. Get your bib bim bap fix before you hit the flea market, or the many shops that populate the Florida Market. The menu also features Salvadorian and American food for those misbegotten souls who refuse to eat kimchee for breakfast. Limited seating [12-16 seats].
Don Pepe's Bakery and Cafe 300 Morse St.
Salvadorean Breakfast, Lunch, baked goods. M-Sat: 6:00 am - 3:00 pm.
J & P Cafeteria 1301 4th Street.
M-Sat: 4:00 am - 4:00 pm. Korean and American food. I've never eaten there, but a friend of mine has. He still prefers K-Young's.
Deli Spanish Market -1309 5th Street
Carryout only. Salvadorian. I've never eat here, but it made the Post's list of attractions in the Market a while back.
Market Deli. 423 Morse Street.
M-Fri: 5:00 am - 3:00 pm. Sat: 5:00 am - 12:00 pm. Breakfast and lunch. Limited seating.
Here's past coverage of the breakfast issue.
And memories of past breakfast spots the Rib Tip and the Ohio.
Feel free to add anything I missed.
Greasy breakfast awaits at Tony's.
Starting from the Hub and working west-
Argonaut 1433 H Street
Brunch- Sundays 11am-3pm
Sitdown restaurant with an outdoor patio
menu
Tony's 1401 H Street
Carryout only. Offers breakfast sandwiches, and a variety of breakfast platters.
Closed Sundays.
ANM Deli and Convenience 1363 H Street
Carryout only. Offers breakfast sandwiches
SOVA Espresso and Wine 1359 H Street
6:30-[...] weekdays. Opens later on weekends.
Dine-in, or carry-out. Bagels, pastries.
NAPA 1015 1015 H Street
Sitdown restaurant with a tasty Sunday brunch menu.
McDonald's 839 H Street
Carryout only. Oddly, they have free wifi.
Grace Deli 701 H Street
Carryout only. Breakfast sandwiches and platters.
Platinum Catering 650 H Street
Carryout only. Breakfast sandwiches and platters from a small catering company.
Sidamo Coffee and Tea 417 H Street
Breakfast sandwiches and pastries
Off the Beaten Path -Options Beyond H Street
In the Florida Market...
K-Young's Deli -restaurant
325 Morse 5:30am-4:00pm
This hole in the wall serves up tasty Korean fare at a good price. Get your bib bim bap fix before you hit the flea market, or the many shops that populate the Florida Market. The menu also features Salvadorian and American food for those misbegotten souls who refuse to eat kimchee for breakfast. Limited seating [12-16 seats].
Don Pepe's Bakery and Cafe 300 Morse St.
Salvadorean Breakfast, Lunch, baked goods. M-Sat: 6:00 am - 3:00 pm.
J & P Cafeteria 1301 4th Street.
M-Sat: 4:00 am - 4:00 pm. Korean and American food. I've never eaten there, but a friend of mine has. He still prefers K-Young's.
Deli Spanish Market -1309 5th Street
Carryout only. Salvadorian. I've never eat here, but it made the Post's list of attractions in the Market a while back.
Market Deli. 423 Morse Street.
M-Fri: 5:00 am - 3:00 pm. Sat: 5:00 am - 12:00 pm. Breakfast and lunch. Limited seating.
Here's past coverage of the breakfast issue.
And memories of past breakfast spots the Rib Tip and the Ohio.
Feel free to add anything I missed.
ANC 6C Meeting 7/9
Announcement-
Greetings Neighbors,
The operators of Studio 400 are on the agenda for the July 9, 2008 ANC
meeting at the Heritage Foundation at 7pm. Come out to express your
concerns and ask questions.
If you are unable to attend this meeting you will have another
opportunity in a more open format at a Town Hall meeting on July 23,
2008 at Senate Square. More information to come.
I've been working diligently on this issue.
Feel free to contact me:
Tony Richardson
Commissioner, ANC 6C05
tonyrichardson08[at]gmail.com
Greetings Neighbors,
The operators of Studio 400 are on the agenda for the July 9, 2008 ANC
meeting at the Heritage Foundation at 7pm. Come out to express your
concerns and ask questions.
If you are unable to attend this meeting you will have another
opportunity in a more open format at a Town Hall meeting on July 23,
2008 at Senate Square. More information to come.
I've been working diligently on this issue.
Feel free to contact me:
Tony Richardson
Commissioner, ANC 6C05
tonyrichardson08[at]gmail.com
Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Architecture News -Bowling Alone in the City
Check out this short piece that looks at whether urban living, rather than suburban life, leads to individual isolation.
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