Councilmember Thomas Gave Support to Controversial Development
The day before Mr. Thomas wrote a letter of support for the project, the developer revised the proposal to include a $40,000 payment to an organization newly formed by the councilmember.

Councilmember Michael Brown Eyes 2010 Mayoral Race
In an appearance that resembled a political stump speech in the making, At-large Councilmember Michael Brown spoke at the April meeting of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 5A, criticizing Mayor Adrian Fenty for leading the District in the wrong direction.

Ward 5 Bypassed in Mayor Fenty’s $230 Million Plan for District Streetscapes
In April, Mayor Fenty released his six-year spending plan for transportation projects. Ward 5 will receive a small fraction—just 1%—of the $230 million being spent on city streetscapes.

Owners of The Brookland Café Apply for a Liquor License
When the owners filed their liquor license application in April, residents were surprised to learn that the application differed in many respects from the "dessert bar" described to the community.

ANC Financial Reports Show Wide Variation in Spending and Saving
In 2008, the total expenses excluding grants of ANC 5A, 5B and 5C were $14,588, $9,507 and $3,322 respectively. ANC 5C awarded $23,069 in community grants. ANC 5A and 5B did not award any grants in 2008.

Blade Brown Releases Second Mix Tape, “Societies Product”
LeTroy "Blade Brown" Durrett’s latest release, “Societies Product,” is an ode to growing up in Brookland and finding inspiration in the neighborhood.

Summertime Is Outdoor Market Time
Now that good weather is here, Ward 5 residents can spend the weekend shopping and grazing at local markets

New Copy and Print Shop Opens near Turkey Thicket Area residents who were disappointed when Kinko’s on South Dakota Avenue closed its doors can now rejoice that a new copy and print shop has arrived.