The Cabin John Citizens Association and two CJ residents testified Sept. 3 at a virtual hearing to provide comments on the possible environmental impacts of Governor Hogan’s massive planto expand I-495 and I-270 using variablepricing toll lanes. This was one of six public hearings collecting oral comments on the 19,000-page draft environmental impact statement for …
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The county is asking Cabin John residents and others who live in communities under the flight paths from Reagan National Airport (DCA) to complete an airplane noise questionnaire tohelp determine priorities for proposing new arrival and departure procedures. Participants have until Sept. 21 to complete the survey. As we all know, Cabin John has on …
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Last month, in the story I wrote about our wonderfully redesigned CabinJohn.org website, I made a terrible blunder. I forgot to thank Bob Epstein of Arden Rd. for the use of the phenomenal photo he took of Cabin John community members on the Cabin John Bridge. To me it’s an iconic image that captures both …
Sadly with the pandemic still making large gatherings dangerous, Cabin John’s long-standing 4th of July parade and festivities will be on hiatus this year. But that doesn’t mean the community can’t show its patriotism in other ways. Thanks to John and Annmarie Allen of 81st St., who have been on community flag duty for …
The Pandemic Did Not Rain on Danny Harris’s 95th Birthday Parade Danny’s 95th birthday celebration kicked off a few days before his May 2 birthday when the Cabin John Park Volunteer Fire Dept. brought their 1930 Brockway Fire Engine by the house to wish him well. Danny’s great grandson, Anthony Farris, born and raised in …
With the coronavirus disrupting daily life as we know it, the coordinators of Cabin John’s Neighbor 2 Neighbor program want to remind everyone that CJ residents are ready to provide assistance during this time of “social distancing” and the need to avoid public transportation, crowded areas and other potentially unhealthy situations. The Neighbor 2 Neighbor …
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HAWAIIAN-THEMED FAMILY BINGO NIGHT SET FOR FEB. 28 Aloha, and Llaki maika’i! (Greetings, and Good Luck!) Don a lei and play to win amid Hawaiian Ha’aheo (decorations) at Family Bingo Night 2020. This fun-filled family event is to be held Friday, Feb. 28. from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. at the Clara Barton Community Center (CBCC), …
Looking for unique gifts this holiday? Want to support local artisans? Come to the 8th annual holiday craft show on Dec. 7 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Clara Barton Community Center. The fair, sponsored by the nonprofit Friends of the Clara Barton Community Center, brings together dozens of local artisans selling everything …