District Officials Testify about Failed Brookland Program
District officials testified before the DC Council about a stalled grant program in Brookland, blaming the program’s failure on Brookland businesses. Phyllis Love, the DC official who oversees the prorgam, was non-committal about the program’s future.

Councilmember Hosts Ward 5 Economic Develompent Summit
Five businesses in Ward 5 were selected to receive the “Small Business Spotlight” award from Wal-Mart and the Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (GWHCC). The awards were announced at the Ward 5 Economic Development Summit held by Ward 5 Councilmember Harry Thomas Jr. in February.

Saint Anthony's Is Here to Stay
In 2007 the Catholic Archdiocese of Washington DC announced plans to reduce the number of urban, Catholic primary schools it operates in the District. St. Anthony’s, at the corner of 12th and Lawrence Street in Brookland, is one of four District schools chosen by the Archdiocese to remain operational as a Catholic school.

New Restaurant and Lounge Coming to Woodridge
Opening a small business is notoriously difficult — just ask Ward 5 resident Ty Simpson. For more than two years Mr. Simpson has been working to open a restaurant and lounge at 2026 and 2028 Rhode Island Avenue NE.

New Face Brings New Business to 12th Street
Residents and patrons of Brookland may not know that the popular nail salon, Nails Etc., changed hands more than a year ago. Regulars, however, are already on a first name basis with new owner Minh Nguyen, known as “Min.”

New Director Welcomed to Turkey Thicket Rec Center
A director of a neighborhood recreation center who speaks fluent German and “passable” Spanish? These skills are not typical of most directors—but Mark Williams, the new head of Turkey Thicket Recreation Center, is no ordinary guy.

Just Dinners, Just Healthy - Just Brookland
Most people think that going out to eat and being fit are like oil and water. To dispel that myth, I went out to eat at several non-“health food” restaurants in Brookland and still enjoyed a healthy meal.

Local House to Be Featured on HGTV's Get It Sold
As the parents of eight month old twins, Brookland residents Lori and Mike Ortiz must multiply the inevitable baby clutter by two. Too busy to prepare their house for sale, and knowing that the sight of strewn baby items would put off prospective buyers, Lori and Mike turned to HGTV’s Get It Sold