Daily Archives: June 25, 2015
More details released after burned body found in garbage can
WTOP shares more information on recent homicide:
More details released after burned body found in garbage can
WASHINGTON – The individual found as firefighters doused a garbage can fire in the Trinidad neighborhood earlier this week died of a gunshot wound and his death has been ruled a homicide, according to D.C. police.
The male, human remains were discovered as firefighters put out a fire in the alley of the 1200 block of Holbrook Terrace NE early Tuesday morning.
Police have not provide a name or age for the individual found.
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H Street NE to Launch Twilight Farmers Market at Starburst Plaza
H Street Main Street Announces a new evening farmers market in our community:
Nighttime farmers market in the District will offer residents after work sustainable grocery shopping from a variety of local vendors 
The H Street NE Corridor’s inaugural Twilight Farmers Market will take place on Thursday, July 2 June 25, 2015 from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. at the Starburst Plaza Intersection. Organized by H Street Main Street, the weekly market will feature 10 to 20 local vendors offering fresh, locally grown seasonal fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers and plants, artisan baked goods, natural meats, food products and food-related products. Stop by and browse the food offerings, including artisanal breads, delectable desserts and savory, sampler-sized, portable portions from local downtown and area restaurants. Beverages from the beer and wine garden will also be available to sip and stroll, while shopping inside the event area. In recent years, the rising demand for fresh and local produce and sustainable grocery practices have caused farmers markets to pop up all over the nation. Their latest evolution takes advantage of the fact that for many people, the evening hours are the best time for a shopping expedition. Nighttime farmers markets are blurring the lines between grocery shopping and entertainment—a fun night out that speaks to urban citizens of every age. And with summer temperatures soaring across the country, these markets are catching on at just the right time. The Starburst Twilight Market will take place every Thursday from 3 p.m. – 7 p.m. starting this Thursday, June 25 through mid-September at the Starburst Plaza Intersection, where H Street NE, Bladensburg Road NE, Benning Road NE, Maryland Ave. NE and Florida Ave. NE meet (1500 block of H Street NE). There’s even more to look forward to this summer at the Starburst Plaza! The Twilight Farmers Market is just the first taste of all the exciting programming planned for the intersection this summer. In the coming weeks, area residents can look forward to the launch of a weekly live entertainment series, a weekend market, rotating art exhibitions and more all at this exciting location. For more information, please visit www.hstreet.org.
Free Safety Training Classes this Summer from Serve DC
DC Be Ready National Safety Month Kicks Off F.R.E.S.H. Summer of Training: FREE First Aid/CPR/AED Classes!
June is national safety month and Serve DC kicks off the Summer of Safety Training – First Aid/CPR/AED classes in each of the District’s eight wards June through August 2015 providing FREE training to 100 residents in each ward. The Summer of Safety Training’s goal is to get 1,000 properly trained citizens prepared to respond to emergencies in their communities. When emergencies happen, this basic training can provide critical support to first responders, immediate assistance to victims and can help organize spontaneous volunteers at a disaster site. Trainings are FREE and conveniently located in each ward at accessible times to fit most schedules and are open to anyone who lives, works or congregates in the District of Columbia.
Register at http://dcsafetysummer.eventbrite.com/ or call 202.727.7925.
Avoid Court: Free Dispute Resolution through Mediation
DC Courts has a Community Information and Referral Program (CIRP) of the Multi-Door Dispute Resolution Division for DC residents to reach compromise on disputes with family, neighbors, landlords or tenants. This is a free service in conflict resolution and a way to avoid going to trial with a judge. CIRP provides trained staff to support the parties in dispute to articulate arguments in a way that does not negatively impact relationships.
You can contact CIRP at (202) 879-3180 or by visiting Court Building C, 410 E Street, N.W., Suite 1700. Staff will conduct intake interviews and provide guidance on mediation steps or other services available. If mediation is recommended, that is a formal process that is conducted in person and results in a written agreement. Conciliation, a more informal process of resolving disputes by phone, is another avenue led by the CIRP staff to quickly resolve issues.
For additional information see: http://www.dccourtsnews.gov/content/dcsc-community-information-referral-program-public-services-without-case-filed.
Don’t let problems escalate. Call CIRP to see if this free and relatively quick service will be a timely solution to disputes.
Trinidad Neighborhood Association 