Elected Officials and Residents Clash over Brentwood "Multicultural Center"
The District government has set aside $500,000 for a "multi-cultural" center that will be located in the Brentwood neighborhood of Ward 5.

Brookland CDC Receives Court Judgment for Non-Payment of Rent
On August 28th, the Superior Court of DC handed down a judgment against the Brookland Community Develompent Corporation. The Brookland CDC owes more than $8,000 in back rent associated with its lease of 3523 12th Street NE.

Brookland Organizations Campaign to Restore Streetscape Funds
Some people might have felt defeated by the Council's decision in June to eliminate funding for the Brookland Streetscape improvements from the 2008 budget. For Mary Baird Currie and Edward Johnson, it was a call to action.

Longtime Woodridge Resident Plans Local Development
If longtime Woodridge resident and business owner Janice Booker has her way, Woodridge will soon enjoy shopping and entertainment on its doorstep.

'Dwellings' To Close at End of October
Roz Moore has a candid discussion about closing Dwellings, a gift shop at 3509 12th Street NE.

Trolley Tour Introduces Incoming Catholic University Students to Brookland
In addition to the usual orientation activities of standing in line for ID cards, the incoming students and their families were treated to free trolley tours of Brookland.

The Library Saloon Comes to Brookland
After significant renovations, The Library Saloon is now open for business at 3514 12th Street NE.

Brookland Resident Is Top Entrepreneur
Bo Menkiti, Brookland Resident and Business Owner, was recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the top young entrepreneurs in the country.

Mayor Ends Parking Headache
For the neigbors of Brookland Elementary, the Mayor's takeover of the schools has meant the end of constant problems with traffic and parking.

Gallery Showcases Brookland Artists
From now until October 13th, the work of two dozen Brookland artists is on display at Roxanne's ARTiques, a Brookland gift shop and gallery.