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Posted by Timothy Clark on Monday, November 7, 2011,
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MBT
The City and Regional Planning students at the Catholic University of America
are conducting a research project on the Met Branch Trail that run
through our neighborhood. Working with Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC)
they are seeking community input perceived safety on the trail and
ideas for trail amenities. Please take a few moments to complete the
survey below:
Posted by Timothy Clark on Wednesday, April 20, 2011,
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On Thursday, April 21, join Rails-to-Trails Conservancy as we volunteer with Casey Trees for a planting on Washington, D.C.'s Metropolitan Branch Trail (MBT). As spring begins to bloom and the summer sun approaches, help us bring more green to neighborhoods along the MBT!
Where: At the corner of 3rd and R streets, NE
Closest Metro: New York Avenue (Red Line) - Street parking available
When: Thursday, April 21, 2011 - 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. Continue reading ...
Posted by Timothy Clark on Friday, April 15, 2011,
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Metropolitan Branch Trail (MBT) Provides a Path to Better Health
Free Registration Offered to Ward 5 Residents for May 14th 5K Race/Walk
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 12, 2011
FOR MORE INFORMATION Sherri Morgan or Cristina von Spiegelfeld, 202-455-5628 Info@gometbranch.com
April 12, 2011 (Washington, DC) – Organizers of the first 5K race to be held on the Metropolitan Branch Trail (MBT) in Northeast DC on Saturday, May 14 announced today that Rails-to-Trails Co... |
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Posted by Timothy Clark on Friday, April 15, 2011,
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MBT
| On Thursday, April 21, join Rails-to-Trails Conservancy as we volunteer with Casey Trees for a planting on Washington, D.C.'s Metropolitan Branch Trail (MBT). As spring begins to bloom and the summer sun approaches, help us bring more green to neighborhoods along the MBT! Where: At the corner of 3rd and R streets, NE
Closest Metro: New York Avenue (Red Line) - Street parking available When: Thursday, April 21, 2011 - 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. Bike commuters encouraged to attend!  
REGISTER ONLINE Ques... |
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Posted by Timothy Clark on Wednesday, March 9, 2011,
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March 9, 2011 Contact: Sherri Morgan or Cristina von Spiegelfeld, MBT5K Race Directors, 202-455-5628; email: info@gometbranch.com
Chickaro Martin, Program Manager, Project Fitness Community, 202-269-0050, 301-237-4643; email:chickaro@gmail.com May 14 Metropolitan Branch Trail Fitness Day Planned Local Youth Benefit from Multiple Groups' Efforts WASHINGTON, DC - Community organizers from several DC-based groups have announced plans for multiple fitness activities along the Metro... |
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Posted by ECA on Friday, February 18, 2011,
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Hi, this is Sergeant Jon Dorrough with MPD, 5th District. I'm one of the patrol supervisors for PSA 501, which includes the portions of the trail from New York Ave. to Catholic University.
I was contacted today by Rev. Morris of the Gospel Rescue Mission, who contracts to maintain the trail. They have been having a tough time keeping the graffiti and tagging under control. We're planning on working together on some enforcement initiatives and I wanted to reach out to the community here on the... Continue reading ...
Posted by Timothy Clark on Thursday, February 10, 2011,
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 You can now register for the Metropolatin Branch Trail 5k online. Visit www.gometbranch.com for more info. Continue reading ...
Posted by Timothy Clark on Tuesday, November 16, 2010,
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MBT
Please come to our monthly meeting tomorrow night, November 16!!!
We are going to meet @ Colonel Brooks Tavern, @ 9th and Monroe St. NE, near the Brookland Metro, from 6:30 - 8 pm, hopefully in the upstairs room.
Meeting agenda is below. Please come as you are able and feel free to bring new volunteers with you!
We look forward to a great meeting!
Sincerely,
Sherri Morgan
Cristina von Spiegelfeld (cristinaesteron@yahoo.com)
Ph# @ Colonel Brooks is 202.529.4002
Meeting Agenda items include:
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Posted by Timothy Clark on Tuesday, September 28, 2010,
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The Metropolitan Branch Trail has been a great community amenity since it's opening; however a few youth are attempting to devalue the trail by committing petty assaults on commuters. In the last week two bikers have been assaulted on the Edgewood portion of the trail between afternoon and evening hours. A couple of months ago there were several reports of rock throwing along the trail near the Edgewood section, but they have ceased presumably due to increased police presence. As a community ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Timothy Clark on Tuesday, September 28, 2010,
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Join DCBIA, Edgewood Civic and others this Saturday for a day of community service.
Volunteers Needed for Met Branch Trail Landscaping and Improvements!
The DC Building Industries Association has selected the Metropolitan Branch
Trail for their 18th Annual Community Improvement Day project. Your help is
needed to create an urban arboretum, teaching garden, hillside path, and
retaining wall between the Rhode Island Avenue Shopping Center and Edgewood/8th
Streets. Volunteers are needed to helpwi... Continue reading ...
Posted by Timothy Clark on Monday, July 19, 2010,
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Wed 7/28: Walk & Roll to Noma Summer Screen |
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Wednesday July 28, 2010 |
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7:30 pm - 10:30 pm |
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The next reminder for this event will be sent in 6 days, 3 minutes. |
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L Street NE between 2nd and 3rd |
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L Street NE between 2nd and 3rd |
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Join your neighbors for a walk & roll down the Met Branch Trail to see Groundhog ... | Continue reading ...
Posted by Timothy Clark on Thursday, June 3, 2010,
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Celebrate National Trails Day and the opening of the Met Branch Trail
in Northeast DC with Rails-to-Trails Conservancy and Kaiser
Permanente, along with the Washington Area Bicyclist Association,
Washington Mystics and more! Bring your family and friends for a free,
action-packed day exploring DC's newest trail. Walk, run, skip, bike,
skate or stroll on over for fun activities and cool giveaways.
http://www.railstotrails.org/getInvolved/findAnEvent/MeetTheMet/index.html
WHEN: Saturday, June 5th, 10... Continue reading ...
Posted by Timothy Clark on Friday, April 30, 2010,
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The following was sent from the www.metbranchtrail.com
The newest section of trail - from Franklin Street, NE to New York Avenue, NE - opens May 1! So get out there and ride, skate, walk or run! Or attend one of many MBT events this May, culminating in a grand opening celebration on Saturday, June 5. Read on for details…
Mark Your Calendars: May is the Month for the Met Branch Trail
Saturday, May 1: Trail Clean-Up
Friends of Edgewood Recreation Center will be leading a trail clean-up this Satur... Continue reading ...
Posted by ECA on Friday, April 30, 2010,
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Please join us for a ribbon-cutting to open the Metropolitan Branch Trail! Time and Location: Monday, May 3, at 10:45am at 4th and S Streets, NE. We could not have accomplished this without your assistance and support. We look forward to seeing you. (There will be another celebration on Saturday June 5th as part of National Trails Day.) 
d. Heather Deutsch | Bicycle Program Specialist/Trail Planner | Policy, Planning & Sustainability Administration | District Department of Transporta... Continue reading ...
Posted by Timothy Clark on Sunday, March 14, 2010,
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What Do a Rail-Trail and a Grocery Store Have in Common?
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