Another New Neighbor on RIA
Starting in the early summer of this year, 2008 Rhode Island Avenue NE in Woodridge will be the newest home to Capoeira DC! The description from their website sounds fantastic: “CapoeiraDC (Capoeira Malês DC) is a community-run nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering the Afro-Brazilian martial art of capoeira in the nation’s capital through classes, community outreach and access, and youth development. Capoeira is a unique blend of martial arts, dance, and music that evolved from the vibrant Afro-Brazilian culture. Under the tutelege of Instrutor Morcego and Mestre Curisco of Capoeira Malês in Seattle, WA, CapoeiraDC is a dedicated community of capoeiristas who practice the Afro-Brazilian art of Capoeira.” We’ll have MUCH more information about their opening date and other related events soon, so stay tuned! In the mean time, you can find out more about Capoeria by visiting www.CapoeiraDC.com. Welcome to the neighborhood, Instructor Morcego!...
Read MoreWelcome a New Neighbor on RIA!
Great news for Rhode Island Avenue NE and Woodridge! Manny and Olga’s tweeted tonight that they will be coming to 2117 Rhode Island Ave NE. They anticipate a summer 2013 opening, and are planning on having a few “old time pizzaria”, with a few indoor and outdoor seats. Woohoo! @mannyandolgas: Manny & Olga’s is coming soon to 2117 Rhode Island Ave NE. @friendsofria @riainsider twitter.com/mannyandolgas/… More details soon… but join us in welcoming our newest neighbor! ...
Read MoreArt Enables – Glitterbomb Events
This month, Art Enables and the Off-Rhode Studio really shine with the arrival of Glitterbomb. Come celebrate all things sparkly with exhibits, workshops and special events. The process of making something glitter or sparkle is the central theme in Glitterbomb – a show of over 50 unique pieces from the personal outsider art collection of Art Enables board member, Paul Yandura...
Read MoreMayor Gray: don’t forget about Ward 5
Rhode Island Avenue NE missing from Mayor’s list of grant areas On Monday, Mayor Vincent Gray announced $400,000 in Great Streets Small Business Capital Improvements Grants to four commercial corridors in the District. These grants are available to support and foster growth in small businesses within the targeted areas. FoRIA is pleased to see that the Mayor is extending these additional resources for commercial corridor revitalization. FoRIA has advocated and will continue to advocate for this type of support from the District for existing businesses and the attraction of new businesses along Rhode Island Avenue NE. In laying out his 5 year economic plan, Mayor Gray prioritized the idea of curtailing “retail leakage” from the District to neighboring jurisdictions. Given the recently announced mixed-use development coming to Mt. Rainier just one block away from Woodridge, and the continuing development in Hyattsville, the need for support of the RIA NE commercial corridor is even more urgent. We call upon Mayor Gray to expand the Great Streets Small Business Capital Improvements Grants program to include Rhode Island Avenue NE in Ward 5. As always, FoRIA will continue to work with our ally, Council Member McDuffie, to make support for this corridor a priority for any new small business grants in targeted...
Read MoreEYA issues application for small business grants in Ward 5
From the EYA announcement: “EYA is pleased to announce that applications for the DC Ward 5 ANC 5C small business grants are now available! Through the Chancellor’s Row Small Business Loan Fund, EYA (in partnership with The Community Foundation for the National Capital Region) will award up to $50,000 in grants to local small businesses. Grant awards are available between $2,500-$10,000 per business and will be issued until the total $50,000 award pool has been depleted. EYA, in partnership with The Community Foundation, is pleased to present the Chancellor’s Row Small Business Fund. The application process is as follows: Applicants should first verify that their principal place of business is located in ANC 5C. <FoRIA Editorial Note: This is for the 2012 ANC boundaries. Future releases of this grant will be for ANC 5E.> Download the application and submit it along with a copy of the company’s W-9 and a detailed business plan describing how funds would be used. Applicants will be selected based on how they plan to either “expand or improve operations” or “provide employee training”. Applications are due by December 31, 2012. Awardees will be notified by January 31, 2013. Funds must be used within one year of award and documentation of the appropriate use of funds will be required. For additional details or to submit a completed application, please contact: Bomani Johnson (202) 263-4770 (Phone) (202) 955-8084 (Fax) bjohnson@cfncr.org ”...
Read MoreBig Lots! Comes to RIA
contributed by Shani hernandez Big Lots! , the newest addition to the Rhode Island Shopping Center in Edgewood opened their doors Saturday, November 10th. The store will have a Grand Opening with free giveaways on Friday November 16th at 9:00 am. From their website: “As the nation’s largest broadline closeout retailer, Big Lots has the power to negotiate the best deals in the business. We sell a broad range of high-quality, brand-name products, including consumables, seasonal items, furniture, housewares, toys, electronics, home decor, tools and gifts.” Big Lots! is located at 524 Rhode Island Avenue NE Suite C. They are open Monday – Saturday from 9:00 am – 9:00 pm. and Sunday 10:00 am – 7:00 pm....
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