Life in the Village (Washington, DC)

Skyland Meeting 1.3.13

noreply@blogger.com (Ms. V) — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 21:00:00 +0000

A few others and myself live tweeted the Skyland Meeting this evening. In lieu of a summary, here are the tweets.

Getting a new look for the new year

noreply@blogger.com (Ms. V) — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 15:42:00 +0000

Life in the Village is not dead. Stay tuned for a revamp coming mid-January.

Renderings for Anacostia Riverwalk Trail

noreply@blogger.com (Ms. V) — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 17:00:00 +0000

Anacostia Riverwalk Trail - Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens Segment Designs

Wednesday Stew: What's Cooking

noreply@blogger.com (Ms. V) — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 13:06:00 +0000

Dear faithful readers. I do apologize for neglecting the blog. If you could see my daily schedule, you'd understand. In this week's Wednesday Stew, there is an update on the property that I've been obsessing over for the last 3+ years, 2250 38th Street SE.

According to DCRA via Twitter this morning, an building permit application was submitted in April 2012 and is currently under review. I sent an email to Commissioner Jordan to make sure he was aware. Hopefully this means this saga will be ending soon.

If you want to get caught up on the history it was discussed June 2009, July 2009, August 2009, Wednesday Stews, and March 2011. We had a small victory in March when DPW came out to clean it up. Additional updates August 2011 and November 2011.

11th ST Recreation Bridge

noreply@blogger.com (Ms. V) — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 13:27:00 +0000

Car Free Day - September 22, 2012

noreply@blogger.com (Ms. V) — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 16:52:00 +0000

For more information: http://www.carfreemetrodc.com/pledge-to-car-free.php

Family Ride

noreply@blogger.com (Ms. V) — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 13:14:00 +0000

Ms V is excited about the Lion Ride. This is the brainchild of That Kellie Girl. Oil up your chain, pump up your tires, and come on out. Bring the whole family and let's ride.

3rd Place?

noreply@blogger.com (Ms. V) — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 12:46:00 +0000

In urban planning speak we use the term "3rd place" to symbolize a place where people come together and socialized. The 1st and 2nd place are usually home and work, respectively. The fancy new Francis A Gregory Library has the potential to be a 3rd place.

Ms V spent an entire day in the library working. I moved around every few hours for a change of scenery. Some "young at hearts" where chatting it up in the small meeting room. The youth were on their computers listening to music and reading up on the latest "thing" on the internet. Some people were curled up in a chair reading a book. An older gentleman was reading his paper.

CM Jack Evans has introduced legislation to extend library hours to 9:00 am - 9:00 PM Monday-Thursday, 9:00am-5:30PM Friday-Saturday, and noon-5:00PM on Sunday. I like the idea of extended hours. There have been times when I want to go to the library after work to grab a book and read or continue working, but it was closed. It also gives the young people something to do and a place to study after school.

I think this is vital to our city and our community. Please email, call, text, tweet the Council and let them know your thoughts. http://dccouncil.us/council

Phil Mendleson - Chairman

Suite: 402

pmendelson@dccouncil.us

Tel: (202) 724-8064

Fax: (202) 724-8099

Michael A. Brown - Councilmember (At-Large)

Suite: 406

mbrown@dccouncil.us

Tel: (202) 724-8105

Fax: (202) 724-8071

Twitter: @CMMichaelABrown

David A. Catania - Councilmember (At-Large)

Suite: 404

dcatania@dccouncil.us

Tel: (202) 724-7772

Fax: (202) 724-8087

Twitter: @CataniaPress (not run by the CM)

Vincent Orange - Councilmember (At-Large)

Suite: 107

vorange@dccouncil.us

Tel: (202) 724-8174

Fax: (202) 724-8210

Jim Graham - Councilmember (Ward 1)

Suite: 105

jgraham@dccouncil.us

Tel: (202) 724-8181

Fax: (202) 724-8109

Jack Evans - Councilmember (Ward 2)

Suite: 106

jevans@dccouncil.us

Tel: (202) 724-8058

Fax: (202) 727-8023

Twitter: @JackEvansWard2

Mary M. Cheh - Councilmember (Ward 3)

Suite: 108

mcheh@dccouncil.us

Tel: (202) 724-8062

Fax: (202) 724-8118

Twitter: @MaryCheh

Muriel Bowser - Councilmember - (Ward 4)

Suite: 110

mbowser@dccouncil.us

Tel: (202) 724-8052

Fax: (202) 741-0908

Twitter: @MurielBowser

Kenyan McDuffie - Councilmember (Ward 5)

Suite: 4120

kmcduffie@dccouncil.us

Tel: (202) 724-8028

Fax: (202) 724-8076

Twitter: @CM_McDuffie

Tommy Wells - Councilmember (Ward 6)

Suite: 408

twells@dccouncil.us

Tel: (202) 724-8072

Fax: (202) 724-8054

Twitter: @TommyWells

Yvette M. Alexander - Councilmember (Ward 7)

Suite: 400

yalexander@dccouncil.us

Tel: (202) 724-8068

Fax: (202) 741-0911

Twitter: @CMYMA

Marion Barry - Councilmember (Ward 8)

Suite: 102

mbarry@dccouncil.us

Tel: (202) 724-8045

Fax: (202) 724-8055

Here is the press release. I'll deal with PEPCO on another day *side-eye*.
Pepco Libraries

Seriously?

noreply@blogger.com (Ms. V) — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 14:29:00 +0000

The Francis A Gregory Library still has "new" smell and there has already been a break-in. Five individuals put their needs/desires above the community. To the selfish people who did this, shame on you *wags finger*. Instead of stealing from the community, how about you use the 1000s of books and educate yourself or use the computers to take some online classes. Good grief. Anywho, here's some info from MPD:

The Metropolitan Police Department seeks the public's assistance in identifying several persons of interest in relation to a burglary which occurred on June 26, 2012 at the Francis A. Gregory neighborhood library, located at 3660 Alabama Avenue, SE, in Washington, DC. The video depicts five individuals who enter the library by breaking a glass window. After gaining entry, the subjects are shown removing several pieces of computer equipment and then exiting the building.

Anyone who has knowledge of this case, knows the identities of the subjects, or who sees them should take no action, but should immediately call police at (202) 727-9099. Additionally, anonymous information may be submitted to the department's TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411.

Information on how to provide tips to MPD is available at http://www.mpdc.dc.gov/tipline. Learn more about MPD's rewards program at http://www.mpdc.dc.gov/rewards.

Fun for the wee ones to the wise ones

noreply@blogger.com (Ms. V) — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 13:56:00 +0000

Ms V is excited, because this Saturday is our first annual Hillcrest Day. The planning committee has been working hard to make sure there is something for all members of our community. There will be arts and crafts and a moonbounce for the wee ones. Races and games for the young people. Yoga, zumba and line dancing for the grown and sexy. Card games and line dancing for the wise ones. Here's the official announcement.

Hillcrest Day, June 23, 2012 from 11 am to 5pm

Greetings, neighbors, the Hillcrest Community Civic Association (HCCA), the Metropolitan Police Department and the D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation invite you to the HCCA’s first Hillcrest Day on Saturday, June 23, 2012, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Hillcrest Recreation Center at 32nd and Denver Streets, SE.

June 23 will be full of fun for the entire family. There are several planned activities, including sack races, face painting, relay races, bingo, card games, and putting contests, in addition to free food and vendors. Contact Earl Williams for more information at (202) 584-2703. All are welcome. Tell your friends. This is in conjunction with the HCCA's garden tour at 10 a.m. to noon. More information is here: http://www.hillcrestdc.com/announce.htm#gtour

Request for Action: Say Yes to Transportation Improvements in Ward 7

noreply@blogger.com (Ms. V) — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 05:12:00 +0000

I'm one of the 5 appointed DC representatives on the Transportation Planning Board (TPB) Citizen Advisory Committee (CAC). The TPB is responsible for approving the regional transportation plan and improvement program. Please feel free to ask any additional questions.

Request:
Please send an email to TPBPublicComment@mwcog.org or submit on-line http://www.mwcog.org/transportation/public/ with the following statement.

"My name is [YOUR NAME]. I am a resident of [Neighborhood] in Ward 7, Washington, DC. I support the Draft FY 2013-2018 Transportation Improvement Program. The projects in the program are important to improving accessibility, mobility, and the quality of life in my neighborhood. [Any additional comments and questions you have about specific projects]"

What projects are in the Draft FY 2013-2018 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)?
I've attached the TIP to review at your leisure. It is a Federal requirement that all the projects DDOT intends to start, continue, and/or complete in the next 6 years has to be listed in the TIP. I've gone through and pulled out the projects that specifically affect Ward 7. I've summarized the description, so please feel free to look up these projects. (Disclaimer, there may be additional Ward 7 projects listed under the general categories)

Anacostia Waterfront Initative (TIP ID: 5957): Near and long term improvements including, Sousa Bridge and way finding, ped/bike, reconfigure Barney Circle, RFK access ramp. [FY 2013 $1million]

Reconstruction of Benning Road NE, Anacostia to 42nd Street (TIP ID: 5572): Phase 2 of Benning Road reconstruction [FY2018 $3.4 million]

Livability Program (TIP ID: 5790): Implementation of the liviability studies. Far NE and Far SE are included [FY2013-2018 $7.85 million]

Kenilworth Ave Corridor (TIP ID 3290): ped/bik improvements, lighting, landscaping, neighborhood identification, bridge at Minnesota Ave Metro Station, reconfigure intersections [FY2015 $3million]

Anacostia Riverwalk Trail (TIP ID 3508): ped/bike bridge connection Benning Road to Kenilworth Gardens, connecting Parkside to Maryland Ave, and other connections [FY2013-2014 $19 million]

11th Street Bridge and Interchange (TIP ID 3193): this is the continuation of the 11th Street bridge project [FY2013-2015 $57.721 million]

Bridges over Watts Branch (TIP ID 2905): Replace deck, repair substructure, repair steel, etc over Watts Branch including Division Ave, Gault Place, 44th, 48th, 55th, 58th [FY2013 $8 million]

Replacement of Pedestrian Bride over Kenilworth Ave (TIP ID 5337): replace of the deck, repair substructure and repaint steel [FY2013 $4 million]

Safety Improvements of Benning Road Bridges over Kenilworth Ave (TIP ID 5334): structural design of the three bridge alternatives. Includes infrastructure improvements in the vicinity of the bridge [FY 2016 $16 million]

Great Streets - Minnesota Ave from A Street to Sheriff Road (TIP ID 2992): Conduct traffic assessments, environmental assessments, prepare designs, construct improvements such as curbs, sidewalks, gutters, street, and tree boxes. Provide bike lanes and improve pedestrian circulation [FY 2013-2014 $22 million]

Great Streets - Pennsylvania Ave SE from 27th Street to Bridge (TIP ID 2743): Conduct traffic assessments, environmental assessments, prepare designs, construct improvements such as curbs, sidewalks, gutters, street, and tree boxes. Provide bike lanes and improve pedestrian circulation [FY 2014 $10 million]

Streetcar - Benning Road Extension (TIP ID 5754): study to look at streetcar on Benning Road from Oklahoma to 42nd Street. [FY 2013 $2 million]

Why should I provide comments?
1) Your dear neighbor (aka me) took the time to type up the Ward 7 projects late at night

2) Sends a message to the members of the TPB that these projects are important to us, we are watching the money, and we expect these things to happen. The DC members of the TPB are Interim Chairman Mendelson, CM Bowser, CM Wells, Terry Bellamy (DDOT Director) and Harriet Tregoing (Office of Planning Director)

When are my comments due?
You must submit your comments by July 14th.

Please feel free to ask me any questions.

DDOE video on Urban Streams

noreply@blogger.com (Ms. V) — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 16:40:00 +0000

A friend shared this video from the District Department of the Environment that explores restoring urban streams. One of the featured locations is in Hillcrest.

Deanwood Metro Station Access Improvement Study

noreply@blogger.com (Ms. V) — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:02:00 +0000

That time of the year again!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Ms. V) — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 22:15:00 +0000

Ribbon Cutting : Anacostia Riverwalk Bridge

noreply@blogger.com (Ms. V) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 01:58:00 +0000

Ms. V is excited about the opening of the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail Bridge over the CSX tracks. This completed bridge on the west side just north of the Sousa Bridge (Pennsylvania Ave SE). DDOT is also working on a bridge over the CSX tracks on the east side of the river.

Tuesday, April 24, 2012
11 am – 12 pm
South entrance of new Anacostia Riverwalk Trail Bridge
1960 M Street SE (just northeast of the Pennsylvania Avenue, SE overpass)
Washington, DC 20036

R.S.V.P. before Friday, April 20 by phone at 202-589-2713 or email at ddot.awi@dc.gov

Event Directions
From Intersection of M Street, SE and 11th Street, SE: Continue east on M Street, SE straight through the rotary at Maritime Plaza 1 until you reach the overpass of the John Philip Sousa Bridge. Flaggers and signs will direct you to appropriate parking locations.

Bankruptcy Auction in Hillcrest

noreply@blogger.com (Ms. V) — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 20:07:00 +0000

Being a blogger, I get random bits of information from time to time. People will google the neighborhood, my blog comes up and then random email. A side note, this worked in my favor one time. A bank had foreclosed on a property in my condo association and they were trying to get in touch with the management company to write a check to clear the lien the condo association had on the property. Any who...

Today's random email is for a bankruptcy sale on the exclusive Westover Driver.

(photo of property from tranzon.com site)

We want to make sure you are aware of a very special opportunity. We are
conducting a bankruptcy auction in Hillcrest!

The auction Lots 154 and 155 on Westover Dr SE, Washington DC will be held
on April 24th at 11 am at the property.

We are offering a 3% coop fee to brokers. Please note that broker forms are
due by 4 pm on April 23rd.

Complete information packages can be downloaded at www.tranzon.com/fx6817

Please call us with any questions at 888-621-2110

Bulletproof glass as a crime deterrent?

noreply@blogger.com (Ms. V) — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 14:01:00 +0000

Washington Post has an article entitled "Dreaming of a streetscape without roll-down security gates". Two paragraphs caught my attention:

Bulletproof glass may take a little more time to ban, both in Washington and around the nation, because it’s seen as protecting people, while roll-downs are seen as protecting property, said Rosemary J. Erickson, a sociologist and president of Coral Gables, Fla.-based Athena Research, which specializes in security.

Erickson has studied the effect of bullet-resistant glass on crime. She asked 1,000 convicted stick-up men to name 14 possible deterrents to robbery. Bulletproof glass ranked low on their lists. “They worry more about escape routes and police presence,” she said. “That said, you do understand the need for the shop clerk’s safety.”

Curiosity got the best of me, so I googled "Rosemary J. Erickson". I found her research paper from 1998. The key findings are the best way to prevent convenience store robberies:

Key minimal cash in store
Minimize escape routes
Interior and exterior lighting
Removing obstructions from windows so cash register is in plain sight from the outside
Training of store clerks

This is good information to know as we begin to build relationships with businesses in our community.

Explore Fort Circle Trail

noreply@blogger.com (Ms. V) — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 00:10:00 +0000

It's getting hot in here

noreply@blogger.com (Ms. V) — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:27:00 +0000

Ms V didn't make it to the Penn-Branch Civic Association candidates forum due to work, but fortunatley Ms. Jeri Washington was able to provide a full play-by-play in her own unique way.

I don't know...having political events in the house of the Lord may not always be a good thing to do. Oh sure, some people might feel less inclined to tell a lie in the presence of God but there are those who will lie before God, to God, and about God. Now, ain't that the truth? Don't get me wrong, I'm not accusing anyone of outright lying at last night's Penn Branch Civic Association forum hosting Ward 7 Council candidates (only the Lord knows) but if the process included an onsite polygraph test with a penalty of perjury, somebody might have been standing in front of a judge uttering, "Guilty as charged, your honor!"

That aside, EM-BARRASSING! It's mighty EM-BAR-RAS-SING! to get beat down right on the front steps of your house and when all of your family are home. Who does that? There are weapons of mass destruction inside every home but yet, not even the family dog charged out to bite so much an ankle for CM Yvette Alexander. I feel sad for her, who after Tuesday's forum, is probably nursing a couple of black eyes, swollen lips, bruised jawbones, fractured ribcage, and a cracked tailbone. While Alexander put up a darn good fight, her opponents' flying fists of fury seemingly dazed and tased her unmercifully. She often proclaims, God is the center of her life but she should have called him to the center of that boxing ring while she was getting George Foreman'd at the altar.

The first ice-breaking blow came from former candidate, Monica Johnson, who while appearing a tad bit upset, stated she was not prepared to run "without my job," and disclosed she was forced out of the race for violation of the Hatch Act. News flash! Ms. Johnson, Hatch Act notwithstanding, you weren't prepared to run 'with' your job! Now, in the immortal words of Ray Charles, "Hit the road, Jack! And, don't you come back! No more! She also said she was not endorsing anyone in the race but if she were, "It would not be Ms. Yvette Alexander!" Aw! Sucker-punch exit.

During opening remarks, Kevin B. Chavous (W7's Gil Scott Heron) said, "A revolution is coming." Dorothy Douglas added, "We're losing hope." Ron Moten, "I will not let you down!" Alexander, daughter of Ward 7, cited all of the work 'we' (meaning she and we) did together. Okayyyy! Did I/we miss something? She asserted the glass is not half empty as some folk think, rather it is half full. Tell me, please somebody, what is a glass half full but half empty? All we've gotten is skim, 2%, fat free, or reduced fat - Councilwoman, when are we going to get a full glass of whole milk?

When the clock ran out on Republican Don Folden, who complained folk still can't get a job or go into business, he vowed, "I'll be back!" He always does.Tom Brown, the prophetic 7th candidate to open, cleared the putrid air of rumors swirling about his 9 children and his place of residence in Ward 7. Brown, who has owned a home in River Terrace even while living in Ward 8, returned to Ward 7 after a terrorizing home invasion by an intruder who staged a gunfight with police while Brown's family was barricaded in their home. The defendant was sentenced Tuesday in court. As for all those 'chilren', they are all his - by birth, adoption, and marriage and every one of them are productive, college-bound or educated. It seems fair to believe Father really does know best and has done quite well too.

Not doubt Tuesday can be designated a day of service. Although the PBCCA, through Moderator Laura Richards, only posed three featherweight questions and allocated time for each candidate to address any personal attack made against him/her, it is unclear whether the Association knew it had just become unwitting waitstaff in the serving up and dishing of Yvette Alexander. For any of you expecting my routine blow-by-blow of the forums I attend, please be advised the menu has changed and Tuesday's special boasted of an entree' flavored with salty soundbites, spicy elbows of innuendos bedded under family-styled, cholesteric morsels of roasted Alexander au gratin. Dessert, a new addition to the menu, was a delectable, process-served scrumptious subpoena simply to lie for, prepared especially by the US Attorney's office.

While the candidates were partaking (or taking apart) the main meal, a self-serving buffet was opened to accommodate some very answers-starved audience members. Highlighting the warming station were Alexander's meager legislative record, the stalling of Betty Noel's nomination, major campaign donor, Jeff Thompson, Ward 7's education plan, and Alexander's most recent $18,000 campaign contribution from, A&R, an affiliate of Walmart which employs Alexander's attorney, David Wilmot and treasurer, Derek Ford and perhaps, now has her on its dole. Needless to say, this buffet offered the true ingredients and recipe for a digestive campaign disaster. Somebody is going to need Rolaids, Pepto Bismol, Imodium AD, and a double dose of Milk of Magnesium.

After Kingman Park's Veronica Raglin sank her teeth into Alexander's legislative record, the Councilmember belched she stands on her record. Chavous, digging in, remarked Alexander introduced no major bills although she did close a few alleys. Douglas relishing the accomplishments of former Mayor Anthony Williams and others, said those developments were already in the making, "So, she didn't even close alleys!" If perchance, Alexander was standing on that record, she quickly fell like a flopped chocolate souffle'.

Phil Hammond also tossed Alexander's salad when he grilled her about sitting on Betty Noel's nomination by Mayor Gray to the Public Service Commission for well over a year. I'm not saying we're the Top Chefs in Ward 7 but Jackie and I've been turning the fire up under that slow cooker for awhile and now, it's finally coming to a boil.

When an unidentified resident asked, "How will your campaign distance itself from Jeffrey Thompson?" Alexander called Thompson, "a great guy." It's pretty safe to say, she won't be getting off that gravy train anytime soon. Alexander also once made her bread and butter as an employee of Chartered Healthcare, an insurance company owned by Thompson. Question is, will Alexander still boast if Thompson becomes political toast?
Another resident asked if there was a real education plan for Ward 7 on the menu a

nd Alexander said she had put in an order for smaller class sizes and longer school hours with a side of pressure on parents to be more actively engaged. How ironic! On April 3, I suggest the parents demand a change of menu while putting pressure on the councilmember now to become more actively engaged. Approximately 10 Ward 7 schools are targeted for closing and nobody is chewing out DCPS' Chancellor Kaya Henderson. How 'bout that?!
As soon as Capitol View resident, Ronnie Streff stepped up to the mike, he closed down the buffet and opened up Alexander's March 10 campaign finance report. Ooh, I thought to myself, this is going to be finger-licking good! Lines 21-35 shows one-third of Alexander campaign intake came from A&R, an affiliate of Walmart which is negotiating the East Capitol store. When Streff revealed that secret ingredient, Alexander's blood pressure soared, her arteries hardened, and her jaws got tight. Suddenly she suffered a bad case of acid reflux and couldn't swallow another moment of Streff. Man, a chunky stew is good eating! The former company slogan for Walmart was - Always Low Prices. Except during election cycles. Then you'll see why we're really a big-box store. Didn't Council just pass ethics reform? I'm almost certain conflict of interest and influence peddling were on the list of unhealthy items to avoid at 'all' costs. That's like talking with food in your mouth. Slurping or burping at the table. You know you don't do that! I pray those contributions weren't bundled in sequentialed money orders. That may very well constipate her campaign and Alexander won't be running for nothing!

If Alexander thought this race was going to be a cake walk, she may end up with egg on her face and eating humble pie. For nearly six years, she's been feeding at the public's trough, drinking her own Koolaid and becoming bloated, fat and full of herself but this time, she may have bitten off more than she can chew. While we still let her bring home the bacon, she was living high off the hog. Though cherry-picked, she could have been the apple of our eye if only she knew her onions. Not perfect, I never really, truly, sincerely thought Alexander to be a bad apple yet somehow a worm invaded her and spoiled that ripe fruit. I refuse to cry over spilled milk 'cause the proof is in the pudding and talk don't cook rice. Councilwoman, you've been promising us a full course meal but you couldn't even make us omelettes because you were too lazy to break any eggs.

Now, that the grits are about to hit the fan, butter melts in your mouth and you spit sugar every time you talk. I'm inclined to believe as Tom Brown said, "If it hasn't happened in five years, it won't in the next four!"

CM Alexander, you've been served!!!

I wish we were so lucky!

American's Main Street

noreply@blogger.com (Ms. V) — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 17:42:00 +0000

Thanks DDOT for this great video

Preserving my sexy

noreply@blogger.com (Ms. V) — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 01:37:00 +0000

I took the Zumba class for the first time tonight. OOUUUUWWWEEEE. (Shake it, don't break it... it took ya mama 9 months to make it) I highly recommend it. When my schedule allows I attend the Monday yoga. Ms V is trying to preserve her sexy and stay marketable.

The recreation center is supposed to be putting out a calender, but in the meantime

Yoga
Mondays
7pm - 8pm

Zumba
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
7pm - 8pm

They mentioned working on a Friday class.

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Fort Circle Clean-up

noreply@blogger.com (Ms. V) — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 15:03:00 +0000

Hillcrest loses a legend

noreply@blogger.com (Ms. V) — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 20:38:00 +0000

On March 2, 2012, Mr. Dennis Logan was called home. Mr. Logan has a longstanding history of visionary leadership in the community. He was one of the founders of the Hillcrest Community Civic Association, and the neighborhood watch.

I never realized how emotionally connected I was to this community until I learned of Mr. Logan's passing. Mr. Logan is the reason why I got involved in the community. It had really felt accepted since I was a "newcomer", but the first time I met him he stated that he loved seeing young people at the meetings. Then every meeting after I looked forward to his "Hey, darling" or "There's my girl" in his raspy voice.

Wake & Funeral Information:

March 6, 2012
St Frances of Xavier Church
2800 Pennsylvania Avenue Southeast
Wake: 10 a.m.
Service: 11 a.m.

Listen up, I have a story to tell

noreply@blogger.com (Ms. V) — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 19:33:00 +0000

Okay... Not really. I testified at DDOT performance hearing today. I gave my testimony off my head and I hope I captured everything I said in written form.

Davis VeronicaDDOT

Calling all Dems!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Ms. V) — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 15:30:00 +0000

This Saturday March 3, 2012 from 10am-2pm at the University of the District of Columbia is the DC Democratic Caucus to select pledged delegates for the Democratic National Convention in September. Ms V is running to be a District 2 (Wards 3, 4, 5, 7) Pledged Delegate. Democrats living in District 2 will be able to vote for 3 men and 4 women. In District 1 (Wards 1, 2, 6, 8), Democrats will be able to vote for 4 men, 3 women and 1 woman alternate.

The approved list of all candidates is on the DC Democratic Party Website. The Ward 7 Democrats have prepared a flyer with all the candidates from Ward 7.

The 51st State for Obama got some love in the Washington Post. They have some good people on their slate. You can vote for the entire slate or cherry pick.

Where to go:

Ms V hopes to have your support.