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WHAT’S ON WASHINGTON Mark Rothko: Paintings on Paper at the NGA
Joy, despair, ecstasy, tragedy: these are some of the themes that Mark Rothko sought to express in his luminous art. Rothko is renowned for his towering abstract paintings on canvas, but he also created nearly 1,000 paintings on paper over the course of his career. He viewed many of these as finished paintings in their own right—not simply preliminary studies intended for his own eyes. Through March 31 at the National Gallery of Art’s East Building, the exhibit brings together more than 100 of Rothko’s most compelling paintings on paper, many on view for the first time. They range from early figurative subjects and surrealist works to the soft-edged rectangular fields, often realized at monumental scale, for which Rothko is best known. Together, these radiant, rarely displayed paintings transform our understanding of one of the preeminent artists of the 20th century. nga.gov. Untitled (seated figure in interior), c. 1938, watercolor on construction paper sheet: 26 x 30.8 cm. (10 1/4 x 12 1/8 in.) National Gallery of Art, Washington, Gift of The Mark Rothko Foundation, Inc. Copyright © 2023 Kate Rothko Prizel and Christopher Rothko
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Marvin Gaye performing in a concert at the Forum in Inglewood, May 20, 1974.
DC ORIGINALITY: Showcasing the Cultural Beat of Capital City
From smoky jazz echoing down U Street to the pulsating beats of Go-go born in the heart of DC, the vibrant sounds of our city come alive at this electrifying concert event. On Friday, Feb. 2 and Saturday, Feb. 3, 8 p.m. (both days), in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall, join the National Symphony Orchestra and remarkable local artists as they showcase the music of homegrown heroes such as Marvin Gaye, Chuck Brown, Duke Ellington, John Philip Sousa, and more. Tickets are $29 to $99. kennedy-center.org.
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Founded in 1954, the Washington Winter Show is the second oldest charitable antiques show in the United States. Steeped in history and hosted within the modern walls of American University’s Katzen Arts Center, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW, the Washington Winter Show, from Jan. 12 to 14, features more than 40 antiques dealers from across the US and Europe, offering a broad range of exquisite antiques and fine arts. The show includes a preview night on Jan. 11, lectures, luncheons and panels. The Washington Winter Show benefits at-risk children and families through services provided Bishop John T. Walker School for Boys, THEARC and St. John’s Community Services. General admission tickets are $25. For the complete schedule, visit washingtonwintershow.org/2024-schedule-of-events.
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Effervescence Collective Debuts at Dance Place
For their debut show on Friday, Feb. 2, 8 p.m., at Dance Place, 3225 Eighth St. NE, Effervescence Collective explores their namesake in three one-act works, led by three different DC-based choreographers. The goal is to capture the concept of collective effervescence in three vastly different ways, by featuring three works that explore community and connection in three different capaci-
ties–by seeing community among humans with each other, community/harmony within the ever-developing versions of oneself, and community in nature. The audience will witness pure humanity, vulnerability, and care on stage. In bringing such human emotions and experiences to movement, they look forward to creating an accessible show where the audience challenges their own beliefs of what community is and how to build authentic connections. General admission is $30; seniors, $25; artists and college students, $20; and $10 for teens and kids. danceplace.org.
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“Morning After Grace” at the Anacostia Arts Center
Tickets are on sale now for the DC premier of this unconventional new play, “Morning After Grace” by Carey Crim. It features three aging baby boomers dealing with love, loss, sex, aging parents and the munchies (you have to come see to find out why). Previously unknown to each other, Abigail and Angus wake up one morning unexpectedly under the same blanket. When a neighbor knocks on the door, all bets are off for a peaceful retirement and these three strangers enter each other’s lives in surprising, and surprisingly deep, ways. This serio-comic play asks how we grow older without giving up who we are, and what the next chapter can look like when we face it with honesty, compassion and humor. And perhaps a little sex! All tickets are $20. At the Anacostia Arts Center Black Box, 1231 Marion Barry Ave. SE, (formerly Good Hope Rd.), from Jan. 18 (opening) to 28, is directed by Stevie Zimmerman and features Matty Griffiths, Adele Robey, and Dejeannette Horne. valleyplacearts.org.
Prison Reimagined: Presidential Portraits Project
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., speaking at an AFL-CIO event. International Ladies Garment Workers Union Photographs (1885-1985)
Not Just Another Day Off: A Poetic Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Jan. 15, 11 a.m., the Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 East Capitol St. SE, celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s birthday with this annual event featuring contemporary poets and actors reading historic speeches from King, Frederick Douglass, Fannie Lou Hamer, and others. Free but registration requested. folger.edu. 06
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Through Feb. 19, President Lincoln’s Cottage partners with Justice Arts Coalition on Prison Reimagined: Presidential Portraits Project. The art in this exhibit has been created entirely by artists living within the US carceral system and features presidential portraits on the walls of the Cottage paired with narratives of that president’s record on incarceration, and personal writings on life behind bars as well as poetHonest Abe (Change is Possible) ic visions of what true justice by Valentino Amaya could look like. This project is the creation of journalist Caddell Kivett, one of the editors of Nash News, who is currently incarcerated at the Nash Correctional Institution in North Carolina and made possible by the generosity of the Art for Justice Fund. The power of art for those incarcerated goes beyond its significant therapeutic value. As Kivett put it, “Art can be a powerful tool to exercise your voice, to expose injustice, to influence people, and to tell our stories.” President Lincoln’s Cottage, 140 Rock Creek Church Rd. NW, is open daily 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with guided tours on the hour. lincolncottage.org.
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The center of our Milky Way galaxy is hidden by clouds of obscuring dust and gas. But in this stunning vista, the Spitzer Space Telescope’s infrared cameras penetrate much of the dust, revealing the stars of the crowded galactic center region.
Planetarium Shows at Air and Space Variegated grasshopper (Zonocerus variegatus), female.
The Newly Reopened Live Insect Zoo at Natural History
Our planet depends upon the vast diversity of hissing, flying, crawling, and pollinating creatures we sometimes call “bugs.” The O. Orkin Insect Zoo—the oldest continuously operating insect zoo in the United States, opened in 1976— features many species of live insects, a “nursery” room where visitors can peek at insect larvae and pupae, and lots of opportunities to interact with volunteers and examine insects up close. The Live Insect Zoo is at the National History Museum in the northeast corner of the second floor. Among other attractions, they’ve got a 22-million-year-old termite trapped in amber. PS: Public tarantula feedings have been temporarily canceled. naturalhistory.si.edu.
The planets, stars, and everything you can see are less than 5 percent of the universe. What is the other 95 percent? “Dark Universe” (every hour on the hour) examines the invisible dark matter underlying galaxies that, together with dark energy, accounts for that other 95 percent of the universe’s total energy and mass. Narrated by astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. Based on authentic scientific data from groundbreaking space missions, “Worlds Beyond Earth” (every hour on the half-hour) takes viewers on an exhilarating adventure through our cosmic neighborhood. Immersive visualizations showcase the solar system with unprecedented accuracy, including a landing on the cratered surface of our own Moon, a dramatic flight through the swirling rings of Saturn, and soaring encounters with distant worlds of active volcanoes and buried oceans. Ticket prices are $9 for adults; $8 for seniors; $7 for kids. airandspace.si.edu.
Monster Jam at the Capitol One Arena
Enjoy big-time family fun at Monster Jam, where the wo rld’s best drivers and their 12,000 -pound monster trucks tear up the dirt in wide-open competition s of speed and skill. You’ll be on the edge of your seat as you witness all-out racing, massi ve stunts, big air and backf lips. Monster Jam is the only place to see the legendary Gr ave Digger, Megalodon, El Toro Loco and more. It’s the most heart -pounding monster truck event and an experience you won’t forge t. Monster Jam is at Capital One Ar ena, 601 F St. NW, on Saturday, Ja n. 27 at 1 and 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Jan. 28, at 1 p.m. Tickets are $20 to $120. capitalonearena.com/events.
“Mindplay” (a love letter to the imperfect mind) at Arena
From Jan. 19 to March 3, Drama Desk Award–nominated theatermaker and mentalist Vinny DePonto guides us on an entirely new theatrical event in which your thoughts play a leading role. A “warmly inviting, nostalgia-ridden, gem of a performance” Mindplay, written by Vinny Deponto and Josh Koenigsberg, and directed by Andrew Neisler, masterfully blurs the line between illusion and reality. Escape into the expansive beauty of imagination and bask in the ephemeral and surprising nature of memory. $41 to $95. Arena Stage, 1101 Sixth St. SW. arenastage.org.
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Art in Historic Anacostia Don’t Miss These Current Exhibits
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Busboys and Poets 2004 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE www.busboysandpoets.com Incredible local art graces the walls of restauranteur, author and activist Andy Shallal’s Anacostia location. These are only two of our current favorites. Rae Akino calls DC home. And, when they are not working on one of their signature bold and bright paintings, they can be found outside walking their pet Pitbull “Duke Ellington,” on a hike or teaching art to kids. Marvin portrait “was inspired by my love of soul music, and the culture. It is essentially a celebration of color and music. My goal is to illustrate as many parts of my community as possible,” Akino said. Instagram: @rae_akino Dominique Hughes’ paintings evoke the “Indigenous Foundational Black American narrative” to celebrate the innate power of storytelling in African American culture. Through her work, Hughes hopes “…to contribute to the enrichment of my people and add immense value to their lives by weaving together the intricacies of our stories, breathing life into our history, and fostering a deeper comprehension of our existence.” Instagram: @d.hughesthecreative Anacostia Arts Center – Final Few Days! 1231 Marion Barry Ave. SE www.anacostiaartscenter.com/about Through Jan. 15, the Anacostia Arts Center in partnership with the Anacostia BID, the Far South East Collaborative and Project Create DC hosts The Sunroom Exhibition. This display of artwork from over 20 Wards 7 and 8 artists is a veritable creative smorgasbord. Do not miss artists Paradise Simms, Prelli Anthony Williams and the 2023 winner of Mayor’s Arts Award for Excellence in Arts Education, Brian Bailey. With a professional resume as varied as his paint palette, Bailey’s large-scale works manifest “…a constant flow of freedom, thoughtful expression, limitless energy, effortless catharsis, deliberate passion, and immersive luminosity.” www.anacostiaartscenter.com www.brianbaileyartist.com 10
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Ward 7 School Boundary Changes Under Consideration Resources, School Use Key Considerations by Elizabeth O’Gorek
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he Deputy Mayor of Education (DME) has reached the point in their Boundary and Student Assignment Study where recommendations are being made that impact specific schools. This is part of a reexamination of feeder patterns and school boundaries required by DC law every ten years. The last boundary study took place in 2013. Recommendations come from the Advisory Committee on Student Assignment, composed of education stakeholders from all eight wards. Members were recommended by education stakeholders and selected by the DME to reflect the District’s public school education system using criteria such as ward of residence and membership in various public school communities. Any potential boundary modifications and feeder recommendations would take effect no sooner than the 2025-26 school year, i.e., August of 2025. DME is running a Master Facilities Plan (MFP) study at the same time, the ten-year plan to address public school building needs over the next 5 to 10 years. The two projects have some overlap in the review of building condition, resources and utilization. Two of the more controversial ideas to come out of the boundary study involve Ward 7 schools. First is the idea of relocating Sousa Middle School (3650 Ely Pl. SE ) to another building, widely perceived as a closure of the school. The second is the proposal to “pair” Miner
Elementary (601 15th St. NE) and Maury Elementary (1250 Constitution Ave. NE) in a sort of cluster model where two buildings serve one in-bounds elementary population. These changes do not require approval from either the DC Council or the Board of Education. Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) is expected to receive the DME recommendations by March. Deputy Mayor Paul Kihn said the DME was trying to get to a set of recommendations “that are broadly considered to be in the best interests of all.” Here are some of the changes under discussion right now that will affect schools.
Sousa Middle and Elementary Feeder Schools
As DME began to schedule meetings with school communities in late November, rumors circulated that Sousa would be closed. DME insisted that was not on the table, but did propose two ideas. One possibility was to move the school to the former Winston Education Campus (3100 Erie St SE), essentially closing Sousa. Intense opposition was voiced by stakeholders at a Dec. 6 meeting at the school. On Dec. 20, DME announced that the school move was no longer on the table. The second idea was to add the school to the Capitol Improvements Plan (CIP) to modernize the building and create new opportunities for programming. Sousa was last renovated in
2007 but does not meet the latest DCPS educational facilities standards, which dictate things like room size per grade. The ideas were presented to counter low enrollment at Sousa Middle School which DME said was caused by low engagement by the four feeder elementary schools. Enrollment at Sousa peaked at 300 students in 2013-14 and 2019-2020. In 2022-23 it was 215. At the Dec. 6 meeting, DME representatives said parents in-bounds for feeder schools are using the DC School Lottery to enroll children in public schools with specialty programs, largely charter schools located outside of the neighborhood. Family commutes to school are a median of two miles. That’s caused enrollment from the four feeder schools to drop by 30 percent since 2020. That the move is off the table and instead, capital improvements are the focus, is a credit to the community who came out in force. At a meeting held in-person at Sousa on Dec. 6, families, staff and students spoke out against the rumored closure. One student said the school had been like family to her, leading her through hard times. Another said that she lives in the community and that closing the school would force her to commute further. That increased commute, she argued, might be unsafe. The Sousa student body president testified to the support of the school, saying “they [Sousa’s school community] helped make me a leader. “Let’s say what this is,” one woman said, pointing to a lack of resources and programming in Ward 7 schools. “We need them to put more investment in our schools.” Ward 7 Representative and President of the DC State Board of Education (SBOE) Eboni-Rose Thompson wrote that the boundary study is “the opportunity to demand more for Sousa.” She argued that, despite its historical significance to community, city, and nation, the school has not received consistent and significant investments. Thompson pointed out that the large size of the school building means such investment is an opportunity to bring additional services and resources into the community. “This investment must include highquality academic programs, wrap-around services, school and community safety, and
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Potential solutions in a paired Miner-Maury School. Screenshot: Maury Elementary l Presentation, dme.dc.gov
modernized facilities,” she said. “The school has the potential to be a community hub with a world-class STEAM program with integrated education, health, and family support services.” DME said the advisory committee had agreed they would not recommend a relocation of Sousa “based on further analysis and the consensus from community meetings and town halls to invest in Sousa’s current facility.” “Sousa MS will be recognized at the current location of 3650 Ely Pl SE and the Master Facilities Plan will assess what facility investments may be recommended,” a spokesperson said.
A New Cluster School? Miner and Maury
Controversy was also generated by a DME proposal to pair Miner and Maury Elementaries as part of a plan reduce racial and socio-economic disparities between the two schools. The idea is to blend them into a “paired” elementary school—with Miner serving grades from pre-K3 to 2 and Maury serving grades 3 through 5. DME did note a possible alternative: implementing at-risk seat reservation for schools where at-risk students account for 30 percent or lower enrollment. But while DME Director of Planning and Analysis Jennifer Comey provided projections of what would happen for multiple Hill schools at a Dec. 14 town hall, as of that date DME had not yet modeled Maury and Miner. 14
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Although only about a half a mile apart, data shows the two schools are extremely different in terms of socioeconomics. Miner is a Title 1 school, meaning that 40 percent or more of the students qualify for the federal free lunch program. Currently, about 13 percent of Maury students are qualified. There is also a disparity in at-risk populations; atrisk enrollment at Maury in 2022-23 is 12 percent and at Miner, 64 percent. The racial disparity between students attending and in-bounds to attend the schools is also notable. In 2022, Maury’s student population was 21 percent Black; 80 percent of students at Miner identify as Black. Most Maury students live in-boundary. 64 percent of students living in-boundary for Maury are attending their in-boundary school; only 26 percent of Miner students living in bounds attend their school. The “paired school” proposal threw into stark relief the diversity and division that is still present within on the Hill. Some Maury parents pointed to the existing cluster school (Peabody, Watkins, Stuart-Hobson), arguing that whatever its past successes (it was founded in the early 80s), at this moment it does not appear to be a model for the stated goals of shared diversity across race, socioeconomic background, or at risk status. Peabody elementary is approaching 60% white and 70% in bounds; meanwhile, Watkins is closer to 70% black, and under 40% in bounds. They also pointed to the effect on the current classes; students
in both schools currently in kindergarten will switch schools twice over their elementary school careers. Others asked what the implication of the paired schools would have on the Title 1 status currently held by Miner. That funding permits free school lunch and additional staffing and supports and is applied to Miner’s campus, not a paired school. Members of the Miner community expressed their feeling that comments at town halls from those identifying themselves with Maury, including “I bought my house to attend Maury,” or that a paired school would “dilute” their community were hurtful and offensive to Miner families. DME is working on analytic steps to see what the impact of any potential recommendations might be, anticipating findings by mid-January. If a paired school is recommended, DME has said it would have a far longer rollout than a boundary change, potentially additional years, and would require deep engagement and coordination with school communities.
Timeline
Time is short. While DME says the plans are not final and the conversation is open, the plan is for DME to submit final recommendations to the mayor for approval by February 2024; a spokesman said they would be finalized by March. There is still some time to provide input. You do not have to attend the schools to give your views; statements from all members of the community are welcome. The best way to continue providing feedback is at https://www.dcschoolboundaryexplorer.com/ until Jan. 30 where you can leave comments. There is also a form on the DME website: look under “Community Feedback” at https:// dme.dc.gov/node/1644431. The Master Facilities Plan (MFP), the ten-year plan to address public school needs over the next five to 10 years, is being revised simultaneously with the boundary study. Public meetings concluded in October 2023. You can learn more about it, see materials and fill out a feedback form at dme.dc.gov/mfp2023. u E ast of the R iver M agazine
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New Benning Road Zero Waste Facility ANC 7D Report by Sarah Payne
Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 7D met Dec. 12 via Zoom. Commissioners Siraaj Hasan (7D01), Ebony Payne (7D05), Marc Friend (7D06), Brett Astmann (7D07, treasurer), Brian Alcorn (7D08, vice chair), Ashley Schapitl (7D09), secretary) and Brianne Eby (7D10) were in attendance. Commissioner Siraaj Hasan (7D01) was absent. Commissioners Wendell Felder (7D03, chair) and Mike Davis (7D04) were absent. Single Member District 7D02 remains vacant.
ANC 7D will meet next on Jan. 9 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Learn more at 7d0761.wixsite.com/anc7d-1. Sarah Payne is a reporter for Capital Community News. She can be reached at sarahp@hillrag.com. u
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Advisory Neighborhood Commission 8F (ANC 8F) met on Dec. 19. Commissioners Nic Wilson (8F01), Brian Strege (secretary, 8F03) and Edward Daniels (chair, 8F04), Clayton Rosenberg (vice chair, 8F05) were in attendance. Rick Murphree (treasurer, 8F02) was absent.
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representative of the tenants’ association from the Onyx on First, 1100 First St. SE, thanked the commissioners for their efforts to rectify challenging living conditions at the property. As a result of the commission’s advocacy, over 100 smoke detectorswere installed in bedrooms, filthy windows were cleaned and reliable access to hot water provisioned, she stated. “You should know you made a huge difference to people in my building,” she said. Despite all this repair work, the building’s parking garage door remains remains broken and open, the tenant representative stated. After two years of complaints, management now plans to replace the door, she said. On a positive note, the DC Dept. of Buildings (DOB) is conducting effective inspections and imposing significant fines on management, she said. The tenant representative also cited a building-wide mold problem which she attributed to earlier water damage. As a result, units are failing DC Housing Authority inspections forcing tenants to leave or lose their housing vouchers, she stated. “They are trying to collect money that is owned by the housing authority,” another resident said. Building management has engaged in a pattern of illegal activities primarily targeting lower income voucher holders, the representative alleged. Illegal collection notices have been posted on resident doors and illegal fees have been added to tenant accounts, she said.
Building management conducts unit inspections, utility shutoffs and makes repairs without notice to tenants, a resident stated. All management notices are sent through email, which is ineffective at reaching elderly tenants, she pointed out. However, management has become more accommodating to tenant organizers, she stated. Elevators are often out of service, another tenant stated. Often, all elevators are broken, he continued, making it very difficult for elderly and disabled residents to leave their apartments. “I don’t stay home. I don’t feel safe,” stated another resident. Her car has been keyed and damaged in the garage, she said. “It is dangerous in my building.” The exterior doors are not secured, she said. Building management had responded to the commission’s written inquiry, stating there were no maintenance issues, said Chair Daniels. The commission has also written to the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) asking for assistance in removing the building’s management, he continued. “I pay $2400 for a one bedroom and the amenities are not provided,” another resident stated. “They are targeting older black people who are poor,” another resident said. “Housing is not trying to do so much,” said another resident. Until the management company leaves, conditions will not improve, he added. He asked the commission’s help securing assistance to move out of the building. “I hate hearing that you can’t stay in your place because you have no heat,” said Daniels. “In my opinion, this a slum lord that has gotten away with this for too long,” he said. “No other building has this many issues. No one else in this neighborhood is dealing with these issues,” he added. Commissioners promised vigorous follow up.
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Ground Broken on Dog Park in Ward 7
On Dec. 13, the DC Department of General Services and the Department of Parks and Recreation broke ground on the Texas Avenue Dog Park, 4600 Texas Ave. SE, across from the Plummer Elementary School. This will be the first dog park to open East of the River and is scheduled to open in mid-2024. The Texas Avenue Dog Park will feature two dog parks, one for large dogs and one for small dogs. The space will also feature grills for public use, seating, and shade structures. The site will also have a landscaped bioretention area to ensure stormwater runoff is treated.
Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day at Anacostia Playhouse
On Wednesday, Feb. 7, starting at 5:30 p.m., join the Anacostia Playhouse, 2020 Shannon Pl. SE, for an impactful evening as people come together to raise awareness about HIV/ AIDS within the Black community. Whitman-Walker will offer free testing services. It’s an opportunity to prioritize your health and get tested in a safe and supportive environment. At 7 p.m., the main program starts with performances and a panel discussion. Following the performances, the panel discussion will delve into the experiences and challenges faced by the Black community in relation to HIV/AIDS. It will provide an opportunity for dialogue and education, fostering a greater understanding of the issues at hand. Free admission. anacostiaplayhouse.com.
Legal Aid DC
Learn from Legal Aid attorneys and advocates about your legal rights, how to navigate the legal system, and how to advocate for yourself and your community. Here’s the schedule: Mondays; Jan. 22, Foreclosures; Feb. 26, Housing Law; March 25, Public Benefits; and April 22, Custody and Child Support. All sessions begin at 4 p.m. and are at ParklandsTurner Library, 1547 Alabama Ave. SE. Need an interpreter? Call 202-386-6697. For more information contact sdavenport@legalaiddc.org. 18
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lk The 2024 MLK Holiday DC Peace Walk is on Monday, Jan. 15, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. gins at R.I.S.E. Demonstrat (rain or shine). The walk beion Center, 2730 Martin Lu ther King Jr. Ave. SE. The MLK and W streets SE. Th parade reviewing stand is e Martin Luther King, Jr. Me at morial Peace Walk is held holiday. The Peace Walk is annually on the federal ML coordinated by the Coalit K ion for Peace, a group of ind cated to peace and positivity ividuals and non-profits ded for the Washington DC me itropolitan communities. Ov join annually in the two-m er a thousand Peace Walke ile walk along MLK Ave. in rs Southeast DC. The Health MLK Ave. SE. mlkholidaydc and Wellness Fair is at 200 .org. 8 The Benefits of Journaling at the ACM
Journaling can reduce stress, help with goals and aspirations, and help defeat depression. The long-term benefits of journaling can turn into a book. Each page takes you back to a moment in time. On Thursday, Jan. 18, 1:30 to 2:15 p.m., hear from journal enthusiast and author Danielle N. Hall as she explains the overall benefits of Journaling. Free. The Anacostia Community Museum is at 1901 Fort. Pl. SE. anacostia.si.edu.
Free Legal Help at Capitol View Library
On Thursday, Feb. 8, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., at Capitol View Library, 5001 Central Ave. SE, the DC Bar Pro Bono Center
MLK Holiday DC Peace Walk Community Service Opportunity
On Jan. 15, would you like to watch or walk in the parade and do a little community service? If so, please consider helping to clean the streets on and near the parade route. The cleanup project takes place from noon to 2 p.m. on the day of the holiday. To participate in the project, pick up supplies at the table at the Health and Community Fair tent, near the parade’s reviewing stand. To let us know if you’re planning to help with the cleanup project, email john.zottoli@gmail.com or call John at 703-343-5186.
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Deer Population Reduction at Fort Dupont, Fort Washington and Greenbelt Parks
To protect and restore native plants and promote healthy and diverse forests, the National Park Service will reduce deer populations through April 15, at Fort Dupont, Fort Washington and Greenbelt parks. These national parks in Washington, DC and Maryland are managed by National Capital Parks-East. Safety measures are in place to protect park visitors and neighbors during operations. Under the direction of NPS resource management specialists and in coordination with US Park Police and local law enforcement, highly trained firearms experts experienced in conducting wildlife reduction operations will work at night when the parks The People’s Holiday: The Many Dreams of are closed to the public in a manner Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. proven safe and effective. NPS staff On Monday, Jan. 15, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the National Museum of African are posted during temporary nightAmerican History and Culture Community Day, student artists from the Cintime road and trail closures for visiematic Arts & Media Production Department at the Duke Ellington School tor and employee safety. Commuters, of the Arts perform original work that reimagines and reinterprets the life and including cyclists, are advised to plan work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. These brief but powerful performances alternate routes. DC parks involved will take place throughout the day. You can also make a button inspired by are Anacostia Park, Kenilworth Park Dr. King. Share your own dream about Dr. King on the community talkback and Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, board. Make a Star--celebrate a group or person who is doing good in their Fort Mahan, Fort Dupont, Fort Dacommunity. Contribute to a Service Project--decorate journals for children vis, Fort Chaplin, Fort Stanton, Fort in foster care. The National Museum of African American History and CulRicketts, Fort Greble, Battery Carroll ture is at 1400 Constitution Ave. NW. nmaahc.si.edu. and Shepherd Parkway. Whenever possible, the NPS will donate all suitable meat from reduction activities to transforms lives by providing free legal help to individulocal food banks, consistent with NPS als, nonprofit organizations and small businesses through public health guidelines. go.nps.gov/NACEdeermgmt. volunteer lawyers. dclibrary.org.
Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Menu at NMAAHC
Through Jan. 15, noon to 3 p.m., NMAAHC’s Sweet Home Café celebrates the MLK holiday weekend with a specially curated menu to mark the occasion. Featuring a delicious medley of foods and desserts that include some of Dr. King’s favorites, the menu features items such as the southern smothered pork chop, Salisbury steak, whipped cream mashed potato, country cream coleslaw, and chocolate bourbon pecan pie. The National Muse20
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Small Biz Assist at the MLK Library
Thinking about starting a business? Looking to take the next steps with your current business? On Wednesdays, in January and February, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., come to the MLK Library for expert advice from the DC Department of Small and Local Business Development. DSLBD offers one-on-one meeting time for DC-based entrepreneurs and businesses to learn more about their programs, connect with additional services in the District, and develop a for-profit business. Topics covered include resources for new business, opportunities for certified business enter-
prises, procurement readiness and more. Read more and register at dslbd.dc.gov/smallbizassist.
It Starts With Me! A Beyond the Book Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King
On Monday, Jan. 15, 1 to 4 p.m., celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with area musical performers, spoken word artists and activities. Bring your family as MLK Library, 901 G St. NW, fills up for an unforgettable day of celebration and reflection. dclibrary.org.
Registration is Open for DC’s Point-In-Time Count
On Wednesday, Jan. 24, the District of Columbia will conduct its annual Point-in-Time (PIT) Count of persons experiencing homelessness. They need your help to complete surveys of individuals on that night. From 8 p.m. to 2 a.m., volunteer survey teams led by street outreach professionals and trained PIT Count Team Leads will canvass the city for individuals sleeping outside and will conduct a brief survey about their experiences and circumstances. All volunteers are required to attend training on safety, engagement techniques, and using the PIT Count survey app prior to the survey night. Volunteers must also be willing to use their own mobile device to access the survey app and complete PIT Count surveys. Email pit@community-partnership.org with questions. To register as a volunteer surveyor or learn more, visit DCPIT.org.
Emergency Rental Assistance Program is Open for Applications
The DC Emergency Rental Assistance Program has funding available and is open for applications. The program helps District residents earning less than 40% of the Area Median Income who are facing housing emergencies, by providing funding for overdue rent including late fees and court costs if qualified household is facing eviction. The program also supports security deposits and the first month’s rent for residents moving into new apartments. The amount paid on behalf of eligible households depends on a household’s income and available resources and is subject to certain limitations. erap.dhs.dc.gov.
Pickleball for Parkinson’s at Rosedale Rec Center
Every Friday at 11 a.m., join friends with Parkinson’s and learn to play pickleball at Rosedale Recreation Center, 1701 Gales St. NE. Pickleball is great exercise and lots of fun. Pickleball for Parkinson’s is a shorter, slower and softer game. Equipment and coaching are provided. Care
partners are also welcome. Email publicworks@mac.com or call 202-547-2647 with questions.
Opt-Out of Curbside Composting Pilot Program.” DPW Leaf Collection has ended.
DC’s 2024 Small Business Opportunity Guide
DC United Announces 2024 Schedule
The Small Business Opportunity Guide, affectionately known as the “DC Green Book,” is a valuable resource and a testament to the commitment of the District to support local entrepreneurs and small business owners. This comprehensive guide, with its rich history, has played a pivotal role in the growth and success of small businesses in DC. Supported by the Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD), the DC Green Book serves as a one-stop resource for small business owners, startups, and aspiring entrepreneurs. The 140page volume plays a crucial role in nurturing the growth of small businesses, promoting economic inclusion, and supporting the vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem of the city. greenbookdc.com.
Share Your Vision for Oxon Run Park & Stream
On Wednesday, Jan. 17, 6 to 8 p.m., the District Department of Energy and Environment and the Department of Parks and Recreation invite you to share your vision for the future of Oxon Run Park & Stream at an interactive virtual community event. Reserve a spot at Eventbrite. com “Share Your Vision for Oxon Run Park & Stream.”
DPW Leaf and Yard Waste Collection Updates
Yard Waste Collection is now year-round. Residents must call 311 to make an appointment for yard waste collection. Residents can also visit 311.dc.gov to make an appointment or download and schedule an appointment using the 311 mobile app available at the Google Play and Apple App stores. DPW only collects yard waste in paper bags. DPW will collect up to 20 paper bags of yard waste from residences that receive DPW’s trash and recycling collection services. Special Waste Collection Events (i.e., Household Hazardous Waste, electronics recycling, and document shredding) will take place on one Thursday and one Saturday each month through March 2024 at RFK Lot 2, 2400 East Capitol St. NE. Here’s the schedule: Saturdays, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., Jan. 20, Feb. 17 and March 16 and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Jan. 11, Feb. 8, and March 7. Starter kits for DPW’s Curbside Composting Pilot Program have been delivered to approximately 9,000 participating households in all eight wards. Food waste collection has started. For missed collections, file a 311 service request for “Missed Curbside Compost Collection” by calling 311 or visiting 311.dc.gov. If your bin is lost, stolen, or broken, file a 311 service request for “Lost/Stolen Compost Bin, Broken Compost Bin, or
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Major League Soccer and DC United have announced the club’s 2024 MLS Regular Season Schedule. The Black-and-Red open their season at Audi Field on Saturday, Feb. 24 at 7:30 p.m., against the New England Revolution. Single match tickets go on-sale on Jan. 10, but fans can receive priority pre-sale access on Jan. 9, by registering their interest at dcunited.com/tickets/single. Click mlssoccer.com/news/mlsunveils-2024-regular-season-schedule to view the complete 2024 MLS regular season schedule.
DC Retail Prices Must Be Clearly Displayed Up Front
Under DC’s consumer protection law, businesses are legally required to make prices for consumer retail goods accurate and easy to understand. And prices must be clearly communicated to consumers before they get to the register. Prices must be set in advance, and not made up at the time of purchase; advertised prices must match prices at the register—the price of an item should not change when a consumer checks out. Read more at code.dccouncil.gov/ us/dc/council/code/sections/28-3904.
Utility Discount Programs, Bill Credits
Eligible District residents can apply to several assistance or discount programs to help lower their utility costs. The DCPSC requires that Pepco, Washington Gas, and Verizon sponsor their own discount programs for residents, but there are additional moneyand energy-saving initiatives available through here2helpdc.dc.gov.
Hypothermia Alerts
Call for Entries for the Tri Boochever Portrait Comp ennial Outwin etition The Smithsonian
’s National Portrait Galler y has announced an open call through Jan. 26, for submissions to its sevent h triennial Outwin Boochever Portra it Competition. Established in 2006, the Outwin Boochever Portrai t Competition invites artists (ages 18 and over) to submit one portra it created in the past three years for consideration by a panel of exp erts. Selected artworks, inc luding three prizewinners, are then featur ed in a museum exhibition . The competition aims to bring tog ether works that attend to the country’s diversity in terms of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic sta tus and other conditions that shape a person’s individual and col lective identities. Visit portraitcompetit ion.si.edu/ for details.
Hypothermia alerts are activated when the National Weather Service forecasted temperature, including wind chill, is or will be 32° F or below. Transportation to shelter is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. If you see someone outside in need of shelter or a welfare check, call the Shel-
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herapeutic Sessions is steadily cultivating a reputation for providing outstanding and comprehensive physical and occupational therapy East of the River. According to Dr. Emika Embrack, the owner and CEO of Therapeutic Sessions, the primary purpose of opening the site in the fall of 2017 in Ward 7 was to serve a distinct demographic that included individuals suffering from arthritis, chronic pain, neurological conditions, pre-and post-surgical rehabilitation, and many other maladies. “It is an underserved area. I felt that [the residents of Ward 7] needed extra education and knowledge of physical therapy,” explained Embrack who is also the clinic director.
The Development of Therapeutic Sessions, Inc.
Therapeutic Sessions—located at 3905 Dix Street, NE—moved from Bladensburg Road six years ago. Dr. Embrack, licensed in both the District of Columbia and Maryland, has more than 15 years of experience in an outpatient setting. The clinic (https://therapeutic-sessions.com/) first opened its doors in February 2014 in Ward 6 before moving to Ward 7. The neuromuscular and orthopedic therapist earned his Master of Physical Therapy from Howard University and his Doctor of Physical Therapy from Alabama State University. One of the techniques that Embrack employs is the McKenzie Method which is a biopsychosocial system of musculoskeletal care. His staff assesses and diagnoses all areas of the musculoskeletal system. Patients like Gionni McDuffie have benefited from the McKenzie concept and the overall professionalism of Embrack and the engaging staff. “I went to therapy [at Therapeutic Sessions] because I had to get a left knee replacement. At first, I couldn’t walk at all. It took me about 12 weeks of intense therapy to really get better,” said McDuffie, a Special Police Officer, who sustained his injuries on the job. According to the 22-year-old McDuffie, who came to Therapeutic Sessions in June, the best thing about the clinic is their overall customer service and nurturing en22
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vironment. “They really made me comfortable and calmed me down. They taught me not to overexert myself.”
Competent Staff
Besides Embrack, there are five other employees at Therapeutic Sessions, with a combined total of 80 years of professional experience: Dr. Gillian Laurence, Physical Therapist; Kirk Holmes, Physical Therapist; Dr. Akinwole Akinfaderin, Physical Therapist; Necothia Bowens, Office Manager; and Jordan Waters, Administrative Assistant and Physical Therapy Technician. Dr. Laurence, like her fellow healthcare specialist Dr. Embrack, originally hails from Trinidad and Tobago. Although they originate from the same locale, the physical therapists only became affiliated later in their professional lives. Laurence, whose mother was a physical therapist
Dr. Gillian Laurence, standing on the left, assists patient Ashley Muskelly (right) at Therapeutic Sessions with her physical therapy. Muskelly was a victim of a hit-and-run accident.
Dr. Emika Embrack, the CEO and owner of Therapeutic Sessions.
Dr. Gillian Laurence who works at Therapeutic Sessions – 3905 Dix Street, NE.
too, recently started a mobile physical therapy service in her native homeland. “I like where I work. I’m not sure if it’s my training or exactly what. It has always been my vision to work in this area and serve a minority population. The patients make it rewarding,” said Laurence who has the added luxury of only having a 10-minute commute to Therapeutic Sessions. Additionally, Laurence, who serves as Secretary of the American Physical Therapy Association’s D.C. chapter, developed a physical therapy policy and assisted in the expansion of a geriatric fall prevention program and postfall protocol at St. Elizabeth’s. “I bought my [Fort DuPont] townhouse in Ward 7 in 2019. It’s a special community. I’ve gotten to know people. I feel more connected living on this side of town,” professed Laurence who earned her doctorate at A.T. Still University in Arizona.
Testimonies
One of Dr. Laurence’s connections is Judy R. Walton, a retired educator and long-time Ward 7 resident. According to the native Washingtonian, she was initially skeptical about receiving therapy at Therapeutic Sessions. Still, she
was quickly impressed by the friendliness of the staff, and pleased with Dr. Laurence’s treatment plan. She was very impressed when she realized that “the physical layout and equipment accommodations are comparable to the National Rehabilitation Center, albeit on a smaller scale.” Another patient, Ronald Mallory, a retired truck driver residing East of the River, has been a patient off and on since the clinic opened. He attests that Therapeutic Sessions and the amazing staff have restored his health.
Future Goal/Next Steps
The clinic, in partnership with other physical therapists within a group called Heart (the Health Equity & Anti-Racism Team), launched Move, Heal, Live—a unique wellness program in 2021. The participants in the program are Therapeutic Sessions’ patients and other community residents. The program occurs on Saturdays and incorporates a yoga class, a walking group, and lively discussions centering around nutrition and mental health. “The rewards have been great. The mere fact that we have been pioneers in this area for providing physical therapy is a [gratifying] feat,” says Dr. Embrack. u
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elcome to 2024! A new year means renewed hope, optimism, fresh starts and – for some – a list of resolutions. This month’s column celebrates beginnings. Read on for our curated selection, and happy new year from us to you.
by Matthew McClure
But the opportunity to meet her birth family in South tion at GALA. He plans to continKorea—and re-examine her identity as an Asian-Amerue building on the theater’s highican raised by a Jewish family in Detroit— was a chance ly successful programs like Paso that she couldn’t pass up. Her play How to be a KoreNuevo and GALita. Paso Nuean Woman, debuting at Theater J this month, is about vo offers theater skills training to her experience. high school students between the “I had thought about searching for my birth famiages of 14 and 19, equipping them ly when I was younger, but I never felt ready. It’s an exwith essential tools for work both tremely emotional journey, regardless of what you might in front of and behind the curtain. find.” Chomet explains to me over Zoom from MinnesoPlaywrighting, acting, makeup, ta, where she lives and works. Having been told very litsinging, and technical production In The Spotlight tle information about where she came from by her adopare all on offer, in addition to the Meet Gustavo Ott, GALA Hispantive parents, Chomet took the unlikely route of signing possibility of performing at prestiic Theatre’s new Producing Artistic up for a Korean reality TV show that attempts to recongious venues such as the Kennedy Director. Ott takes on the role after nect families separated by processes like adoption. “My Centre and the Shakespeare TheGALA’s co-founder Hugo Medra80-year-old birth grandmother saw the show.” Chomet atre Company. GALita is for GAGustavo Ott. Courtesy GALA no passed away unexpectedly in May laughs. “She had watched every episode for three years LA’s younger fans and has been Hispanic Theatre last year. For almost 50 years, Medrahoping that I was going to be on it.” teaching children about the imno and his team at the GALA HispanIt’s this chaotic, sometimes uncomfortable, often huportance and relevance of Hispanic Theatre in Columbia Heights have played a pivotal morous sojourn that Chomet takes us on. Equipped with ic culture and identity since 1980. Fully bilingual, GALrole in the incubation and propagation of Latino herionly minimal set design and her body, Chomet slips easita also re-interprets classical Hispanic theatre for kids. tage and culture in DC. Nine Helen Hayes Awards are ily from one character to the next, unpacking the inner Ott believes that art and creativity are the glimmers testament to their success. layers of her selfhood on stage like a matryoshka doll. of hope on a dark horizon. “In a time when war, fascism, There’s a bright, humorous sparkle in Ott’s eyes This process, Chomet believes, is something everypandemics, the idea of extinction is with us, imagination that hints at a precocious temperament as he presents one can relate to. “There’s a fluidity in understanding allows us to enjoy being human. I know that I’m here to his plans for his Directorship at a December press conbuild on Hugo’s vision.” With Ott at the helm, ference. He’s no stranger to the GALA Hispanic Thethe GALA Hispanic Theatre looks set to forge atre, having been fast friends with Hugo Medrano and his a brave new path. “We will create more links How to be a Korean wife, GALA co-founder Rebecca Medrano, since 1991. with DC artists. We have to reach out to them Woman: Guthrie Theater presentation, Several of Ott’s plays have been produced by the Theso that they can find here not only a national 2013. Photo: atre, and his new work based on the life of Eva Perón will theatre for performing art, but also a neighborAaron Fenster. debut to GALA audiences in May this year. hood theatre,” Ott declares. “We need to hear Ott chuckles as he reflects fondly on his early memour neighborhood talking about the things ories of visiting the theatre while under construction in they worry about and the stories they have to 2003. He gestures to the elaborate gilded plaster ceiling tell. More community means more theatre.” above him. “Hugo and Rebecca were very excited,” he recalls. “The beautiful ceiling you can see now was covOn Right Now ered in plastic. They showed me this huge hall full of How to be a Korean Woman, Theater J construction trash!” Even then, surrounded by debris, Showing 4 Jan – 14 Jan Ott respected the powerful potential of the Medrano’s www.theaterj.org vision. “I realize that imagination is with us all the time. In her mid-thirties, Korean adoptee Sun It’s our partner. We’re the ones that leave, but our imagiMee Chomet decided to start a new chapter of nation remains. My friend Hugo may have departed, but her life. With an MFA in Acting at New York his imagination is here. Now you can see the theatre that University, voted artist of the year by the Minhe imagined.” It’s a heartfelt tribute to someone that Ott neapolis City Pages, and with a slew of awards clearly respected and cared for deeply. under her belt, Chomet seemingly had it all. It’s this respect that will guide Ott’s artistic direc24
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Changing Hands how complex everyone’s family histories are,” she explains. “Seeing my birth grandmother’s hands, seeing her body, and understanding for the first time how I’m going to age, filled up a well inside of me that I didn’t even know was empty.” Ten years have passed since the play was last performed, so parts of the original production will be revisited. Having been raised in the Jewish faith means
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that there’s an added level of significance to the performance being hosted at Theater J, and Chomet plans on using this incarnation of her work to address the current conflict in Gaza. “Performing this at Theater J at this moment in time is an opportunity to talk about the complexity of diaspora. This play is for people searching for wholeness. It’s about the human longing to know where you’ve come from.”
Special Mentions
Love, Love, Love, Studio Theatre Showing 10 Jan www.studiotheatre.org Are new beginnings possible, or are we destined to repeat the mistakes of our past? “I think it’s a fun fantasy; that we can live in a certain way with a certain modus operandi and yet life happens. Children happen,” answers Liza Bennett, who plays the character of Sandra in Studio Theatre’s production of British playwright Mike Bartlett’s work Love, Love, Love being directed by David Muse. Max Gordon Moore, who plays Sandra’s husband Kenneth, concurs. “You see with Ken and Sandra in the first act, it’s 1967 and they’re bristling against their parents and the way things have been done and how they need to change things. Then they become older, they have kids, and they’re the ones being bristled against! ” Bartlett’s work tracks Kenneth and Sandra, products of the free-loving 1960s, through their tumultuous lives; from counterculture to comfortable couch in retirement, to fending off attacks by their disillusioned Gen X children. Bartlett’s quick-witted, writing captures the shifting relationships between the characters and the world around them against a backdrop of domesticity and routine. Bring your parents with you to see this one. Annie, Broadway at The National Showing 23 Jan – 28 Jan www.broadwayatthenational.com Director Jenn Thompson’s rendition of the classic musical Annie is currently on a two-year tour, and its essential message of hope and optimism - of living in the moment—is as fresh as it was when first performed on Broadway in 1977. “We always need Annie,” Thompson says. “Annie’s optimism is a choice. She chooses to lift herself up and through that she lifts other people up. That’s the greater message: We don’t have dominion over the world, but we do have over ourselves and how we treat others.” This one is for kids and adults alike and is the perfect way to kick off the new year. u
Changing Hands is a list of residential sales in Capitol Hill and contiguous neighborhoods from the previous month. A feature of every issue, this list, based on the MRIS, is provided courtesy of Don Denton, Associate Broker at Coldwell Banker Realty on Capitol Hill. The list includes address, sales price and number of bedrooms. NEIGHBORHOOD
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FEE SIMPLE ANACOSTIA 1350 Maple View Pl SE 1619 V St SE 1621 V St SE
BARRY FARMS
1437 Howard Rd SE 1433 Howard Rd SE 2419 Shannon Place SE 1438 Howard Rd SE
CONGRESS HEIGHTS 409 Savannah St SE 160 Forrester St SW 420 Chesapeake St SE 4314 Wheeler Rd SE 530 Lebaum St SE 868 Yuma St SE
DEANWOOD
4709 Jay St NE 4712 Dix St NE 4615 Clay St NE 557 47th St NE 5351 Ames St NE 5085 Just St NE 1130 48th Pl NE 3956 Clay Pl NE 4402 Kane Pl NE 912 Porter Ct NE 15 54th St SE 4838 Sheriff Rd NE 715 50th St NE 914 52nd St NE 6200 Clay St NE 5077 Just St NE 4248 Brooks St NE
FORT DUPONT PARK 4408 Dubois Pl SE 1617 Fort Dupont St SE 1339 28th St SE 4201 Hildreth St SE 1645 Fort Dupont St SE 825 Burns St SE 856 Burns St SE 3926 R SE 4314 Bowen Road SE
FORT LINCOLN
3280 Theodore R Hagans Dr NE
HENSON RIDGE 1409 Shippen Ln SE 1813 Tobias Dr SE
HILL CREST
2104 32nd Pl SE 1111 Anacostia Rd SE 4213 Nash St SE 3024 Q St SE 2021 36th St SE 3606 36th Pl SE 3009 M St SE
LILY PONDS
222 33rd St NE 3321 Alden Pl NE
MARSHALL HEIGHTS 5557 Central Ave SE
$799,500 $649,950 $620,000
3 6 6
$565,000 $550,000 $465,000 $429,900
5 5 3 3
$474,900 $457,000 $450,000 $392,000 $375,000 $370,800
3 3 4 3 3 5
$580,000 $525,000 $499,900 $497,000 $450,000 $430,000 $420,000 $414,000 $406,000 $390,000 $315,000 $240,000 $238,075 $230,000 $230,000 $225,250 $225,000
5 4 3 4 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 2 2 4 2 2
$525,000 $479,900 $475,000 $430,000 $425,000 $419,900 $380,000 $276,000 $250,000
4 4 4 2 3 3 3 3 4
$675,000
3
$425,000 $395,000
3 2
$635,000 $510,000 $360,000 $759,000 $574,900 $490,000 $340,000
3 3 2 3 3 3 2
$468,000 $389,900
2 2
$424,900
2
5325 B St SE 5050 Benning Rd SE
RANDLE HEIGHTS 2207 Hartford St SE 2549 Alabama Ave SE 3462 23rd St SE
$247,000 $222,900
4 0
$400,000 $236,000 $220,000
3 3 3
WASHINGTON HIGHLANDS
853 Monteria Ct SE $425,000 4
CONDO BARRY FARMS
2608 Wade Rd SE #304
$200,000
2
$350,000 $299,000 $274,900
1 1 1
4445 Nan. H. Burroughs Ave NE #201 $275,000 940 Eastern Ave NE #1 $165,000
2 2
CARVER LANGSTON 2209 M St NE #8 2001 I St NE #3 2001 I St NE #2
DEANWOOD
FORT LINCOLN
2759 31st Pl NE #2759
HILL CREST
2912 Nelson Pl SE #1 3829 W SE #P2
MARSHALL HEIGHTS 5106 F St SE #6
$410,000
3
$332,000 $17,000
2 0
$160,000
2
RANDLE HEIGHTS
3103 Naylor Rd SE #304 $83,500 1
COOP CONGRESS HEIGHTS 20 Chesapeake St SE #38
$50,000
1
2813 31st St SE #B522
$115,000
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Yankovic album) 57. Count with a keyboard 61. More reliable 62. Accelerates 63. South African dollar 64. Chemical suffix 65. At this moment 67. Drunkards 68. Advertising connection 69. Starbucks order, for short 71. South of Spain 72. Recipe abbr. 75. Biblical possessive 76. Wickerwork stems 78. Pre-1917 ruler 79. Little hopper 80. Chief Olympian 81. Navy ship intro 83. Start of many addresses 84. TV show set in California
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