34TH CAPITOL HILL CLASSIC 10K RACE STREET CLOSURES

 

STREET CLOSURES FOR

34TH CAPITOL HILL CLASSIC 10K RACE

( Washington, DC)- The Metropolitan Police Department and the Department of Transportation would like to inform the public of street closures due to the  34th Capitol Classic 10K Race scheduled for Sunday, May 19, 2013.

Capitol Hill Classic 10K Race

On Sunday, May 19, 2013, the 34th Capitol Hill Classic 10K Race will hold its Annual Run. The race will begin at approximately 8:30 am until 11:30 am.

The following streets will be closed starting at 5:30 am for set-up:

§ Stanton Park on C Street, SE between 4th and 6th Street, Northeast (south side)

Race Route:

§ Starting at south side of Stanton Park located at 5th and C Streets, Southeast

§ North on 4th Street, Northeast

§ West on C Street, Northeast

§ South on 2nd Street, Northeast

§ West on Constitution Avenue, Northeast

§ South on First Street, Northeast

§ East on East Capitol Street, Southeast

§ South on 22nd Street, SE

§ Merge right into Lot 7 of RFK parking Lot to River Trail

§ Return will be back to East Capitol Street, Southeast

§ North on 3rd Street, SE

§ Right on Maryland Avenue, Northeast to finish line at Stanton Park

For further information, please contact the Capitol Hill Cluster School; http://www.capitolhillclassic.com.

All street closures and listed times are subject to change based upon prevailing or unexpected conditions.

Motorists could encounter possible delays if operating in the vicinity of these events and may wish to consider alternative routes. The Metropolitan Police Department and the D.C. Department of Transportation also wish to remind motorists in the vicinity of this event to proceed with caution as increased pedestrian traffic can be anticipated.

Reservation 13/Hill East Development Meeting- Tues. May 21, 2013 @6:30pm

Kingman Park, Please attend this meeting about Reservation 13/Hill East Development.

It will inform us of the new developments happening in our community.

Best,

Lisa White, ANC Commissioner SMD 7D01 Kingman Park

 

 

*Please join us…*

*ANC 7F Monthly Meeting*

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*Presentation: *

*Deputy Mayor’s Office*

*Planning and Economic Development: *

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*Reservation 13/Hill East Development*

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*Tuesday*

*May 21st*

*6:30 pm*

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*Washington Tennis and Education Foundation*

*200 Stoddert Pl SE*

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*Reservation 13 became a part of Ward 7 through the most recent
redistricting process. It is over 57 acres of land which include the DC
Jail and the former DC General. Please come out to learn more about the
potential for development. Two acres have already gone out for bids and are
slated for mixed-use development. This is an opportunity to become involved
in bring much needed retail and services closer to home. We hope to see
you in attendance.*

Spring Spruce Up-Sat. April 6, 2013 @ 9am-11am

Spring Spruce Up

Saturday, April 6, 2013

9am-11am

Please come out and volunteer for (2) two hours to spruce up the Triangle Panda Park.

 

Donations are needed for mulch, crepe myrtles, plants and flowers for the planters.

 

We hope you can join us!

As always, please feel free to contact me at if you have questions, comments or need additional information.

Best,

Lisa White, ANC Commissioner Kingman Park

dc500blkof25th@yahoo.com or lisa.white7d01@gmail.com

(202) 706-4713

Kingman Park: DC Street Car Traffic/Parking Restrictions Take Effect April 1-19, 2013

DC Street Car Construction Team Ready To Install OCS Foundations

Traffic/Parking Restrictions Take Effect April 1

On Benning Road From 21st Street To 24th Street The DC Streetcar construction team will start work April 1 on the installation of OCS (Overhead Cantenary System) foundations at the streetcar route’s Eastern Turnaround on Benning Road. The OCS foundations are installed underground at designated points and provide the base for mounting the poles and wiring that deliver power to run the streetcars.To accommodate the construction activity, the following traffic and parking restrictions are necessary:

April 1 through April 19Eastbound Benning Road (south side), 21st Street to 24th Street

Ø  At 21st, eastbound Benning Road traffic will be channeled into a single lane to 24th.

Ø  The sidewalk on the south side of Benning from 21st to 24th will be closed. Signs will direct pedestrians to cross to sidewalks on the north side of Benning.

Ø  Motorists will have no access to 23rd Place from Benning Road. To reach 23rd Place, local traffic (residents and visitors) will be directed to use the alleyway that runs between 21st and 24th Streets.

Ø  Left turns and U-turns from Benning onto 21st, 23rd, and 24th will be prohibited.

Ø  Vehicular and pedestrian access to establishments with parking lots in this area – T-Nails, 2305 Benning; MillionMan Tires, 2101 Benning; and the Crown gas station, Benning at 21st – will be maintained through side streets and gaps between the traffic-control devices.Advance warning signs will be posted. The schedule is subject to change due to weather, material and equipment availability and other unforeseen conditions.

Please feel free to contact:  Margaret GentryCommunity Relations SpecialistDC Streetcar ProjectAMEC Environment & Infrastructure1005 H Street NE, Washington, DC 20002
Mobile 202.320.8534 Email:margaret@dcstreetcar.commargaretgentry@hotmail.commargaret.gentry2@amec.com

Best,

Lisa White, ANC Commissioner SMD 7D01 Kingman Park

DCFCA At-Large Candidates Forum: Tonight Wed. Mar. 27, 2013 6:30pm-9:00pm

DC Federation of Civic Associations
Barbara D. Morgan, President

CANDIDATES FORUM
FOR AT-LARGE CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL ELECTION

Featuring Eastern High School Marching Band and
The Washington Youth Choir

Wednesday, March 27, 2013 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm

Eastern Senior High School 1700 East Capitol Street, N E (Stadium-Armory Metro Station)

Moderator: Sam Ford, WJLA TV News Reporter

A straw poll will be conducted after the forum; all present may vote.

For more information, contact Philip Pannell, 202-889-4900 or philippannell@ comcast.net

Friends of Kingman Park February 2013 Meeting Pictures

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Friendly Reminder: Friends of Kingman Park Monthly Meeting Tonight-Thurs. Feb. 21, 2013@7pm

Join us for the

 Friends of Kingman Park Monthly Meeting

On

Thursday, February 21, 2013

From 7pm to 8:30pm

St. Benedict Catholic Church-Quander Room

(20th Street Back Entrance)

 

Father Drew-Pastor of St. Benedict will be there to pray for peace and protection over our community! 

MPD PSA 507 Police Officers will be in attendance to provide crime stats and safety information!

Orange Hat Patrol 2013 Season Start up information available!

Come out and meet some of the neighbors in Kingman Park!

 

Light Refreshments will be served!

 

Hope to see you there!