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Every Monday & Wednesday, Commit Yourself to a Healthy Life by joining a Community Aerobics
Class which includes Cardiovascular exercises from 6pm-7pm @ North Michigan Park Recreation
Center, 1333 Emerson St, NE. MedStar WHCs and the DC Department of Parks and Recreation, invite
you to join a free physical fitness class aimed at helping you lose weight; reduce high blood pressure and
cholesterol levels; and prevent or manage diabetes. Do something today that you will thank yourself for in
the future. For more information and to register, call 202-877-2084.
Tuesday, October 18th, Sgt. Brown of PSA 501 provided a report on crime and security. She apologized
for being late but explained she had to respond to a robbery that just occurred outside the meeting when a
womans cell phone was snatched. She discussed a new idea she and her colleagues are brainstorming in
which citizens can directly contact officers on duty without calling 911 so that the officers can respond
more quickly. Sgt. Brown reminded us that we can email her with ideas and questions.
Sunday, October 23rd, this message is also posted at the Bloomingdale Neighborhood blog:
http://bloomingdaleneighborhood.blogspot.com/2016/10/report-on-attempted-break-in-on-adams.html
See this 10-24-2016 message from a household on Adams Street NW: On Sunday morning October 23 at
8:55 AM, a man tried to break into our home on Adams St NW. We were sitting in our basement at the
time and also had three male contractors in and out working on our first and second floors. The intruder
approached our basement and began to open the basement door (unlocked because of contractor traffic
and my partner and I being inside). My partner had already moved toward the door because he saw the
shadow of the man and thought it was our contractors. My partner immediately yelled at the intruder who
then ran off. We chased the man (it is not recommended to do this) to North Capitol Street where he ran
into one of the side streets. We called the police and they showed up just a couple of minutes later. We
filed a police report. In addition to the uptick in robberies and break-ins, apparently criminals
are targeting contractors/workers for cash more frequently.
The description of the assailant is as follows: Young African-American man. Dreadlocks to ears length;
Black north fleece with white logo. Dark denim pants. 5'8 - 5'11, 160 lbs, age 19-26. Any information on
this intruder/incident should be reported to the police.
We were given the following tips informally - some of these tips well-known, but some we just learned,
so thought we would share with the listserve.
1. Know the serial numbers for your electronics so you can report them to the police, as pawn shops then
won't buy the stolen merchandise
2. Get a clear look and description of what they are wearing including shoes -- people may shed jackets,
but unlikely to change shoes during a pursuit. 3. DO NOT run after them - Call the police
4. Install bars on windows and security/iron outer doors
5. Have motion detector and timer lights
6. Get to know your neighbors, and look out for one another as they are added protection - knowing what
should be expected at your home and when to call the police
7. Don't walk with your phone out and headphones in
8. "Crimes of opportunity" are frequent -- make things hard for them -- lock doors, metal bars, etc.
9. Alarm system with cameras
Monday, October 27th, The First Street Tunnel Project Public Meeting meeting at St Georges
Episcopal Church (2nd and U Streets NW) from 7PM 8:30PM to discuss the project and the status of
construction. Part of DC Waters Clean Rivers Initiative is designed to control combined sewer
overflows (CSOs) to the Anacostia River and mitigate flooding in the Northeast Boundary area which

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includes the Bloomingdale and LeDroit Park neighborhoods. DC Waters First Street Tunnel Forum
Meeting - primary contact is Hadiah Jordan, DC Water Clean Rivers Public Outreach. 24/7 Hotline #:
1-844-FST-INFO [1-844-378-4636]. Ms. Jordan may be reached at Hadiah.Jordan@dcwater.com;
#202-787-4717; To keep updated with this project, you may view FST meeting presentations @
http://dcwater.com/workzones/projects/first_street_tunnel/.
Friday, October 28th, 5D Citizens Advisory Council (CAC) Annual Awards Dinner to be held at the
Hecht Warehouse from 7pm 10pm (Reception commencing at 6pm). Youre invited to join Ward 5
community in support of our officers [enter on Okie Street, NE, the first two hours of parking is free;
dinner tickets are $40 per person]. For more information regarding the awards dinner and/or to purchase
tickets for the event, please contact Frances Penn, 5D CAC Chair @ 202-230-2727/ fspenn@yahoo.com.
5D CAC Meetings are held on the 4th Thursday of the month at 5th District, 1805 Bladensburg Road NE
from 7PM 8:30PM. Due to the Annual Awards Dinner Event, theres no scheduled meeting for
October. To join the MPD 5th District Listserv: Email MPD-5D-subscribe@yahoogroups.com or go to
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MPD-5D
Saturday, October 29th, please join 5E09 SMD Fall Gathering in the backyards between Unit Blocks of
Adams and Bryant St NW from 12pm 6pm. This is an opportunity to meet & greet your neighbors and
to gain updates on communitys hot topics. Hope to see you there!
Monday, October 31st, if you wish to testify, you must do so by the close of business. On Thursday,
November 3rd, Councilman McDuffie invites all community to take part in the public oversight
roundtable: The State of the Metropolitan Police Department: Crime, Community Policing, and
Selecting the Next Chief of Police 5pm at John A. Wilson Building, Room 412, 1350 Pennsylvania
Avenue, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20004. If you wish to sign up to testify or submit written testimony,
you can do so by emailing judiciary@dccouncil.us or visit: www.KenyanMcDuffie.com/MPDroundtable.
In Service, Kenyan
Monday, October 31st, please join the All Nations Baptist Churchs Annual Hallelujah Fest, 2001
North Capitol St NE from 6pm 8pm. Refreshments, Puppets, Games, Clown, Piata bag of candy for
each child! Minister Paulette Holloway [hollowayp@aol.com]; POC #: 202-832-9591.
Wednesday, November 2nd, 5th District Community Justice Advisory Network (CJAN) Meeting is held
from 6:30pm 8:30pm every 1st Wednesday of each month at CSOSAs 5th District Field Site at 910
Rhode Island Ave, NE, 2nd Floor. Trina Stewart has held a series of CJANs that have exposed the
community to the various supervision units operations and practices within CSOSA. Call 202-220-5526
or RSVP at https://csosa-5dcjan.eventbrite.com.
Thursday, November 3rd, MedStar WHCs Community Relations Department invites you to attend the
AARP Driver Safety Program Helping older drivers improve and avoid traffic accidents and traffic
violations at 9am-4pm. Course begins promptly at 9am. MedStar Washington Hospital Center, True
Auditorium, 110 Irving Street, NW. $15 for AARP members - $20 Non-members (per person); Cash or
check made payable to AARP. Payment is due upon arrival to the session. To register, call 202-8772084. Parking will be validated and light refreshments will be provided. Certification will be provided
upon completion of this course, which can be used to receive discounts on car insurance. Please check
with your insurance company to ensure it accepts the AARP certification.
Saturday, November 5th, MedStar WHCs Community Relations Department will host free monthly Walk
with a Doc at 9am led by Richard Benson, MD; Associate Medical Director, Comprehensive Stroke

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Center; and Patricia Davidson, MD; Cardiologist and Internal Medicine on the 1st Saturday of every
month at the National Arboretum, 3501 NY Ave, NE at 9am. For more info, contact Phronie Jackson,
MPH at whccommunityrelations@medstar.net (202-877-9600 ww.medstarwashington.org/community.)
Saturday, November 5th, join the Clergy Community Wealth Preservation Forum held at St Paul AME
Church, 4901 14th St NW; POC-202-882-7088. Hot topics are Voting, Property Taxes, Zoning, etc.
Monday, November 7th, Stronghold Civic Association (SCA) meets at the Inspired Teaching Charter
School (200 Douglas St NE) from 7PM 9PM. SCA meets every 1st Monday of each month.
[strongholdcivicassociation@gmail.com] POC: Laura Jackson, President [202-328-3163]
Thursday, November 10th, McMillan Advisory Group (MAG) meets at the Inspired Teaching Charter
School (200 Douglas St NE) from 7PM 9PM. MAG meets every 2nd Thursday of each month. POC:
Kirby Vining and Gilles Stucker, EOM [202-285-2148].
Monday, November 14th, DCs Comprehensive Plan: Your ideas are essential to the successful
amendment process. Between October 19th and November 14th, OP is hosting a series of 7 community
workshops. Come learn about the amendment process, share your ideas& help shape the future of the
District! Ward 5 community workshop is scheduled at Luke C. Moore High School, 1001 Monroe St NE.
The original time is scheduled from 6pm-8:30pm. DCs Comprehensive Plan is a 20-year framework
that guides future growth and development. Originally adopted in 2006 and amended in 2011, it
addresses a wide range of topics that affect how we experience the city. These topics include land use,
economic development, housing, environmental protection, historic preservation, transportation, and
more. The DC Office of Planning (OP) has launched an effort in 2016 to amend the Comprehensive Plan
a second time to ensure that it remains responsive to the needs of the community. As part of the
amendment process, members of the public, OP and other District agencies can propose amendments to
the Comprehensive Plan.
Tuesday, November 15th, ANC5E Public Meetings - held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the
Friendship Armstrong Public Charter School; 7PM 9PM @ 1400 First Street NW (corner of 1st and P St
NW). Web Site: www.anc5e.org twitter @anc5e.
Wednesday, November 16th, BZA Public Hearing is scheduled at 9:30am for Application #19363:
Zachary & Robert Bernstein seek zoning relief that is not provided as a matter of right for the zoning
district for premises 35 Franklin St NE. They requests support pursuant to 11 DCMR Subtitle X,
Chapter 9, for a special exception under the penthouse requirements of Subtitle C 1500.4, to add a roof
deck addition to an existing one-family dwelling (R-3 Zone).**ANC5E supported a Special Exception to
add a roof deck addition to an existing one-family dwelling at 35 Franklin Street NE.**
Monday, November 21st, Bloomingdale Civic Association (BCA) meets at St Georges Episcopal
Church (2nd and U Streets NW) from 7PM 9PM. BCA meets every 3rd Monday of the month but if a
holiday falls on the 3rd Monday, it meets on the 4th Monday. (bloomingdalecivicassociation.org); POC:
Teri Quinn, President
PEPCO Community Focus: New Solar Program Available to PEPCO Customers: This program
grew out of the Council of DCs Community Renewable Energy Act of 2013, which established
community net energy metering for DC residents. PEPCO has been working with other stakeholders to
develop and establish rules for a Community Renewable Energy Facility for customers. For more
information, please visit pepco.com/dccref.

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AVOID A SANITATION TICKET:
Regular Trash Collection: Place trash and recycle containers out for collection no earlier than 6:30 PM
the night before - no later than 6 AM the morning of collection day. Residents are required to remove
trash and recycle containers from public space (the alley) by 8 PM on your collection day.
Bulk Trash Collection: Call 311 to set up appointments before placing bulk trash out (7 items) for
collection. Place bulk trash out no earlier than 6:30PM the day before and no later than 6 AM on
collection day. Place them where the trash and recycle are collected.
Without appointment: Take bulk items to the Fort Totten Transfer Station, 4900 John F. McCormack
Drive NE. Other
City Services include abandoned autos, alley cleaning, illegal dumping, parking enforcement, potholes,
trees, & street lights. The rep will provide a tracking # of your request.
Yard Cleaning and Grass Cutting: Residents are responsible for the up keep of the area abutting the
front and back of their homes. This may include front and back yards, sidewalk and alley abutting your
home. Fines may occur from the city if DPW or other agencies have to come out to accommodate this
request.

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