Category Archives: News

Neighbors of Michigan Park Citizens Association completed the Spring cleanup and weeding of the triangle Park (12th/Michigan/Shepherd). Lots of crab grass had crept into the flower bed near the bus stop. And a great many leaves were removed from under … Continue reading →

The Police & Fire Clinic located at 920 Varnum Street NE has a number of positions to be filled ASAP. DC residents are preferred although  applicants from all parts of the metro area are welcome. If interested please respond to … Continue reading →

National Conservatory of Arts Summer Music Programs Offering an award-winning and innovative music curriculum, NCA’s Summer Camps, and Summer Evening Music Programs propel children towards musical literacy and excellence.  We offer piano, guitar, voice, musical theater, and strings summer camps … Continue reading →

Saturday morning brought a group of neighbors together for the annual Spring cleanup of our neighborhood triangle park, 12th Street/Michigan Avenue/Shepherd Street.  DPW sent small dump truck promptly at 8a.m. to deliver compost, and DPW was equally diligent picking up … Continue reading →

Michigan Park Citizens Association Turkey Thicket Recreational Center March 27, 2018 RESOLUTION on the proposed Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan DC Council Bill B22-663: After an Assembly Meeting of the Federation of Citizens Associations of the District of Columbia on … Continue reading →

Please see the following link to the Comprehensive Plan Framework Element (Draft), which you may cut and past into your browser. https://plandc.dc.gov/sites/default/files/dc/sites/Comprehensiveplan/direcletter.pdf Two additional documents are attached outlines various concerns. Comp Plan Fact Sheet Short 01-30-2018 Comp Plan C100 Fact … Continue reading →

The term “Weather Underground” has taken a new meaning with the establishment of a weather monitoring system involving contributions by individuals who have been certified  with the appropriate instruments. One such contributor resides in Michigan Park. See current and past … Continue reading →

Following is an on-line survey sponsored by Lamond-Riggs Library Friends.  This survey is part of a coordinated neighborhood effort led by the friends group to convey to city officials neighborhood input about the pending remodeling. A complete renovation of the … Continue reading →

Today, neighbors completed the Spring cleanup of the triangle park, 12th/Michigan/Shepherd Streets NE, with the spreading of the mulch provided by D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR). Three cubic yards had been delivered on the Shepherd Street side. Divided … Continue reading →

MPCA stands opposed to the current petition by Mundo Verde Public Charter School to operate on 4401 8th Street NE, Washington, DC 20017 (corner of 8th and Varnum Streets) unless the following two provisions are met: 1. Agree to create and implement … Continue reading →