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Triangle Park Spring Cleanup

Posted on April 26, 2014 by Michigan Park Citizens Association

Neighbors and members of the Michigan Citizens Association gathered for Spring cleanup of the triangle park, Michigan Ave/12th St/Shephard St. Neighbors were joined by Metropolitan Police Department Officers Theodore Gay and Lacey Wilkins, who were very helpful. Several bags of … Continue reading →

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Saint Anselm’s Abbey

Posted on April 13, 2014 by Michigan Park Citizens Association

The Washington Post recently reported that Saint Anselm’s Abbey ranked FIRST among 115 area high schools according to America’s Most Challenging High Schools. The ranking is based on a combination of Advanced Placement courses, International Baccalaureate and Advanced International Certificate of … Continue reading →

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Casey Trees Planting

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Michigan Park Citizens Association

Casey Trees led an effort of neighbors and residents to plant 40 trees in front of the Saint Joseph Seminary at 1200 Varnum Street NE on Saturday, April 5, 2014. The Seminary sits upon a large lot which takes up … Continue reading →

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Park Partnership

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Michigan Park Citizens Association

Department of Public Works (DPR) hosted its 2nd annual park partnership meeting at Reynolds Recreational Center. Representatives from community groups to include the Michigan Park Citizens Association (MPCA) participated in the half-day discussions.  Led by Kathleen Rehwaldt, DPR staff members … Continue reading →

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Community Garden

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Michigan Park Citizens Association

Recent renovations at Turkey Thicket Recreational Center and grounds include the additional of a community garden. Fifteen raised garden beds of approximately 4’ x 8’ in size were constructed and enclosed within a fence.  The enclosed photograph of the garden … Continue reading →

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Turkey Thicket

Posted on March 22, 2014 by Michigan Park Citizens Association

Heavy equipment to include trucks with drilling rigs and backhoes have been active the past several months on the playing fields of Turkey Thicket. Since late 2013, several rigs have been drilling at the grounds, a gravel path had been … Continue reading →

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Michigan Park One Of DC’s Top 5 Neighborhoods

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Michigan Park Citizens Association

We already knew that Michigan Park is a great place to live, so we weren’t too surprised when Redfin ranked Michigan Park as the second hottest neighborhood in Washington, DC. Redfin, an online real estate brokerage, based their rankings on the … Continue reading →

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December 2012 Minutes

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Michigan Park Citizens Association

Our December meeting was abbreviated so that MPCA members could celebrate the holiday season with our annual pot- luck. President Tom Lavash opened the meeting at 7:25 pm, with approximately 20+ members attending.

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A History of Philanthropy: MPCA and Providence Hospital

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Michigan Park Citizens Association

The Michigan Park Citizens Association has as long history of philanthropy. In 1952, MPCA formed a special committee to raise funds to help Providence Hospital construct a new facility on Twelfth and Varnum Streets N.E. Mrs. Edward A. Kane, Secretary … Continue reading →

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Holiday Potluck Photos

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Michigan Park Citizens Association

We had a great turnout at this year’s Holiday Potluck, and a good time was had by all. Check out some photos from last night’s event below. Do you have photos from the potluck that you’d like to share? Let … Continue reading →

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