Spring 2013

News

Design for New Woodridge Library Nears Completion

“The whole library’s filled with light; there’s not a dark space,” said architect Bing Thom.[read more...]

Brookland's Finest Bar & Kitchen Applies for Liquor License

Brookland's Finest LLC filed an application for a liquor license to operate a "tavern serving American food" at 3126-3128 12th Street NE (the corner of 12th and Jackson Streets NE).[read more...]

District Drops Proposal to Build 90,000 Square Foot Middle School on Grounds of Turkey Thicket Recreation Center

District Drops Proposal to Build 90,000 Square Foot Middle School on Grounds of Turkey Thicket Recreation Center

Bowing to community opposition, the District has dropped its proposal to build a 90,000 square foot middle school on the grounds of Turkey Thicket Recreation Center.[read more...]

Revive Events & Catering Brings Trendy, Festive, Fresh and Affordable Cuisine to Ward 5

Revive Events & Catering Brings Trendy, Festive, Fresh and Affordable Cuisine to Ward 5

The owners of Revive Events & Catering believe trendy and healthy food should be available everywhere in the District and are making this goal a reality in Ward 5.[read more...]

Building Their Dream: CAPITAL Construction Group

Building Their Dream: CAPITAL Construction Group

Reginald Herndon, Ward 5 resident and co-owner of Brookland-based CAPITAL Construction Group LLC (CCG), is living his dream.[read more...]

Proposal to Build New Middle School on Grounds of Turkey Thicket Causes Outcry

Proposal to Build New Middle School on Grounds of Turkey Thicket Causes Outcry

At the eleventh hour, the District acknowledges that the site it had previously chosen for a new middle school is too small.[read more...]

McDuffie Takes Wait-and-See Approach to 2014 Budget

By waiting until April or May to formulate budget requests for Ward 5 projects and programs, Mr. McDuffie may encounter challenges finding money not already committed to other councilmembers’ projects.[read more...]

Eckington Dog Park Proposal May Have More Bark than Bite

The Eckington Dog Park Association is starting the application process for a dog park at Harry Thomas Sr. recreation center.[read more...]

Ward 5 Heartbeat Moves to Online-Only Format

The Spring 2013 issue of the newspaper is the last printed issue.[read more...]

Local Public Schools Found to Have Non-D.C. Residents Enrolled

As of the end of February, DCPS has launched 59 residency fraud investigations at D.C. public schools. The Public Charter School Board has launched 48 residency fraud investigations at D.C. public charter schools.[read more...]

BZA Approves Israel Baptist Church Addition

BZA Approves Israel Baptist Church Addition

The BZA granted exemptions to District parking regulations that clear the way for Israel Baptist Church to proceed with its plans to build a 42,000 square foot addition to its building at 1251 Saratoga Avenue NE.[read more...]

RI Ave Pedestrian Bridge Project Shows Signs of Life

RI Ave Pedestrian Bridge Project Shows Signs of Life

After 18 months of delay, a project to build a pedestrian bridge across the CSX tracks near Rhode Island Avenue Metro Station appears to be moving forward.[read more...]

OSSE Parking Lot Lease in Ivy City To Be Renewed

OSSE Parking Lot Lease in Ivy City To Be Renewed

The District plans to renew its lease for a sprawling, 4-acre school bus parking lot located in the Ward 5 neighborhood of Ivy City.[read more...]

D.C. Offers $5,000 Grants to 12th Street Businesses

DSLBD is launching a grant program to help Brookland businesses pay for storefront improvements.[read more...]

Students Think Ahead at Local Chess Tournament

Students Think Ahead at Local Chess Tournament

Vaughn Bennett, a local chess instructor, is a big believer in the power of chess tournaments to accelerate children's learning.[read more...]

Union Market Chess Challenge Takes Place in Ward 5

Union Market Chess Challenge Takes Place in Ward 5

Amy Mishra, 11, makes a move during a practice game. Article below right. Photo by Christian Kloc. Brookland Farmers Market Celebrates 12 Years

Brookland Farmers Market Celebrates 12 Years

A market patron enjoys a fresh peach at last year's market. Article below. Photo by Dale Sprusansky. Brookland Animal Care Center: New Vet in Established Location

Brookland Animal Care Center: New Vet in Established Location

Dr. Shearon Smith and Zynga. Article below. Photo by Dale Sprusansky. Harvey's Market: Local Butcher Is a Cut Above

Harvey's Market: Local Butcher Is a Cut Above

Harvey’s Market is located at Union Market. Article below. Photo by Sky Overturf. Aroi Thai: Fine Thai and Japanese Cuisine

Aroi Thai: Fine Thai and Japanese Cuisine

Owner Somjet Promphasit at Aroi Thai. Article below. Photo by Lindsey Suzanne Smith. The Red Hen Lands in Bloomingdale

The Red Hen Lands in Bloomingdale

The "Italian-influenced" restaurant is expected to open in mid-April. Article below.
Features

Poet Dan Vera Finds Home in Brookland

Poet Dan Vera Finds Home in Brookland

Brookland resident Dan Vera published "Speaking Wiri Wiri," a book of poems that explores his Cubano upbringing in South Texas.[read more...]

The Red Hen Lands in Bloomingdale

The Red Hen Lands in Bloomingdale

Ward 5 residents who bemoan the lack of local fine dining options have cause to celebrate: The Red Hen is expected to open in mid-April.[read more...]

Harvey’s Market: Local Butcher Is a Cut Above

Harvey’s Market: Local Butcher Is a Cut Above

The changing times have brought changes to Harvey’s Market, a Washington-based butcher well known to regular shoppers at the D.C. Farmers Market, an indoor market which was recently renovated and reopened as Union Market.[read more...]

Thai Food on First: Aroi Thai Offers Fine Thai and Japanese Cuisine in Bloomingdale

Thai Food on First: Aroi Thai Offers Fine Thai and Japanese Cuisine in Bloomingdale

“Pad Thai, curry, and California Rolls within walking distance? You can’t beat that.”[read more...]

Little Ricky’s Brings Cuban Food, Culture to Brookland

Little Ricky’s Brings Cuban Food, Culture to Brookland

What sets Little Ricky’s apart from the typical Cuban restaurant is the fact that it recreates the atmosphere of a paladar.[read more...]

Kindcare Animal Hospital Makes Way for Brookland Animal Care Center

Kindcare Animal Hospital Makes Way for Brookland Animal Care Center

Neighborhood veterinarian Dr. Ericson Isles has retired and Dr. Shearon Smith is being welcomed as his replacement.[read more...]

Brookland Farmers Market: 12 Years of Good Food at Good Prices

Brookland Farmers Market: 12 Years of Good Food at Good Prices

Located steps away from Brookland/CUA Metro station, the market is a relatively undiscovered gem.[read more...]

Providence Opticians: Local Business Unites Family, Eyeglasses and Art

Providence Opticians: Local Business Unites Family, Eyeglasses and Art

The Winslow siblings have been working with their hands for decades.[read more...]

New Restaurant Will Bring Spain to Bloomingdale

New Restaurant Will Bring Spain to Bloomingdale

After a trip to the northeastern coast of Spain, Larry Holden found the inspiration for his first business venture.[read more...]

Scrap DC Sells Used Materials to Artists and Crafters

Scrap DC Sells Used Materials to Artists and Crafters

If ever there was a brick and mortar store proving that one person’s trash is another person’s treasure, this is it.[read more...]

Kennedy Care Offers Personalized Home Care to Local Residents

Kennedy Care Offers Personalized Home Care to Local Residents

Pledging to offer compassionate, personalized and dependable home care services, Kennedy Care opened its first D.C. office in Ward 5.[read more...]


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