Councilmember McDuffie’s Press Release – Retail Incentive Amendment Act of 2012
More details about today’s announcement: Councilmember McDuffie Moves Ward 5’s Great Streets...
Read MoreCouncilmember McDuffie Announces Introduction of “Great Streets” Legislation
From CM McDuffie’s tweet today – More details as they become available! Kenyan R. McDuffie (@CM_McDuffie) 10/2/12 1:02 PM Happy to have introduced the Retail Incentive Amendment Act of 2012 to add RIA and N Cap St. as a Retail Priority Area. #W5greatstreets ...
Read MoreFoRIA Announces New Board Member, New Vice Chair
The Friends of Rhode Island Avenue NE (FoRIA) have added another prominent community member to the group’s Board of Directors, and have elevated an existing Board member to the position of Vice Chair. Reuben J. Hameed, an architectural design and construction professional, sustainable architecture advocate and historic preservationist, joins the Board of Directors. Daniella Gibbs Léger, a current FoRIA Board member, has been unanimously elected to the position of Vice Chair. “I’m excited to assume this new role with FoRIA, working with our board Chair James Holloway,” said Gibbs Léger. “We are also excited to have Woodridge resident Reuben Hameed join the board. His expertise and love of this community are a great addition to FoRIA. This promises to be an exiting year as we all work towards helping Rhode Island Ave realize it’s true potential as a Great Street.” Rueben Hameed has lived in Washington DC for over 10 years in many diverse neighborhoods, including Capitol Hill and Southwest Waterfront, and now lives in the Woodridge area of NE Washington DC. He has been an active participant in the community for many years, including a seat on the Board of Directors of Penn East Inc., and as an active member of the Capital Hill Restoration Society. He has also served as an Advisory Committee member to the Pennsylvania Avenue SE Corridor Land Development Plan approved by the DC City Council, and was appointed by the DC City Council to the DC Public School Modernization Advisory Committee. Hameed’s tenure will begin immediately, and Gibbs Léger will complete the remainder of her term in her new role. FoRIA Board members are responsible for guiding the organization’s mission and assisting in its growth and structure. FoRIA is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting, developing, and enhancing Rhode Island Avenue NE as a culturally, socially, and economically vibrant community in Washington D.C. For more information about FoRIA, please visit...
Read MoreOfficial Press Release: Friends of Rhode Island Avenue to host Inaugural Fall Fest
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 14, 2012 Contact: Kyle Todd 202-525-7286 Washington, D.C. – Ward 5 neighborhood non-profit group Friends of Rhode Island Avenue (FoRIA) will hold their inaugural Fall Fest on Saturday, September 22 from noon – 4pm. The festival will take place in front of businesses along the 2000 – 2400 blocks of Rhode Island Avenue, Northeast, highlighting the Great Street of RIA and bringing the Woodridge neighborhood out for an afternoon of fun. “We’re excited to be working with so many great businesses to hold our first Fall Fest,” said FoRIA Chairman James Holloway. “We encourage all in the community to come out to visit their favorite local businesses or become acquainted with some new ones.” Numerous local businesses and vendors are participating in the Fest, including Rita’s Flavored Ice, Art Enables, Lace on the Avenue, and Damian Ministries. There will be music, food, and children’s activities happening throughout the afternoon. “We are asking all attendees to bring non-perishable food to Damian Ministries as they come out to the festival,” said FoRIA President Kyle Todd. “We know that in these tough economic times it’s been tough for churches and food pantries to meet the demand, so we hope that this effort will help them serve those in need as we head into the fall and winter.” For more information about FoRIA or the Fall Fest, please contact Kyle Todd at info@friendsofria.org. ***** Friends of Rhode Island Avenue NE is dedicated to promoting, developing, and enhancing Rhode Island Avenue NE as a culturally, socially, and economically vibrant community in Washington D.C. Our goal is to raise awareness of the RIA NE corridor and to advocate for its positive redevelopment. We are an all-volunteer organization that offers free membership and welcomes all to...
Read MorePotential New RIA Dance & Fitness Studio Seeks Community Feedback
Want to see a new dance & fitness studio come to RIA? This potential new RIA biz needs your input! “A new dance studio seeks to open on Rhode Island Ave. NE in summer 2013, offering a full range of dance classes for youth and both dance and fitness classes for adults. To help the business owners learn more about how they can serve the community, please participate in this survey (the survey will be open until August 24).”...
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