Beginning To Fill In The Gaps

The community of North Michigan Park, with well-organized civic associations, sees positive changes.

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February 8, 2001, 5:00 AM PST

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

North Michigan Park is one of those proud Washington communities that managed to take care of itself during the 1990s when the city was so broke and disorganized that it couldn't pick up the trash and put gas in its police cars. Even during those tumultuous times, residents could get some action out of the District government through their well-organized civic associations and well-known prowess at the ballot box. Lately, residents say, it's been easier to engage the government..."

Thanks to Joshuah Mello

FULL STORY: Beginning to Fill in the Gaps

Wednesday, February 7, 2001 in The Washington Post

Community / Economic Development District of Columbia

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