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Our River: The Anacostia Peaceful Summer Walks along
OUR RIVER: THE ANACOSTIA
Peaceful Summer Walks Along Its Streams
by Bill Matuszeski
Summer is the time for all of us to discover and enjoy quiet walks along our Anacostia and its streams. Some of these can be hidden places, while others are right along the river but provide relaxation and time with nature. Starting at the con uence with the Potomac and working upstream, I suggest ve such special places for walks and short hikes inside DC, and another three upstream in Maryland that you might not know about but would be worth the drive to a starting point. 1. Walk the East Bank Trail from the 11th Street Bridge downstream to the
Frederick Douglass Bridge. You can return the way you came or cross the Douglass Bridge and return via the Navy Yard in a three-mile loop.
What is special about View across our river through wild owers on East the East Bank Trail is the Bank Trail. Photo: Bill Matuszeski preponderance of natural plants and owers all along the way from the walkway to the water. In places, you want to stop and take a picture of the mix of colors down to the water and the wildness, compared to all the development on the other side of the river. It inspires peace and appreciation of nature. A road alongside the walkway doesn’t carry much traf c and is easily ignored. 2. For complete isolation except for a wide range of wildlife, hike Pope Branch, a deep stream valley that is hard to believe is in the midst of Anacostia. You are completely surrounded by nature the moment you enter, and you simply follow the stream up the valley, taking paths when they occasionally appear. I have been welcomed upon entry by owls, by deer and by very noisy frogs! You simply follow the stream for a few blocks until it emerges and crosses Massachusetts Avenue to join Fort
DuPont Park, where well-marked and well-used trails emerge. The best starting point for this amazing wilderness experience in a deep valley with no sign of the surrounding neighborhoods is to drop down a wooded slope east of Minnesota Avenue at
M Place SE, where the guardrail curving around from the avenue comes to a quick end at the street signs. If this appears too di cult, walk up M Place one block more to enter easier on the other side of Wilderness along Pope Branch. Photo: Bill Matuszeski Trail Bridge over the railroad upstream of the pavilion. Photo: Bill Matuszeski
Lotus in bloom in Kenilworth Aquatic Garden. Photo: Bill Matuszeski
Branch Avenue. You can return to your entrance by following Pope Branch back and not entering the tunnel under Minnesota Avenue, or by walking through the neighborhood. 3. A very di erent walk begins at the Anacostia Skating Pavilion, a short distance north of Pennsylvania Avenue, before the road along the river ends in a large parking lot. From there, the walk north along the river has some peaceful amenities. First is a nice Anacostia River Museum next to the pavilion with displays that attract all ages. From there, the River Walk continues over the railroad on a magni cent curving bicycle and pedestrian bridge with great views all around, then enters a wooded walk before passing under the East Capitol Street bridge and emerging in the pleasant River Terrace neighborhood park. A short walk on Benning Road Bridge over the river takes us to our next suggested walk. 4. Walk the trails of Kingman and Heritage Islands. These
Phyllis Nelson, volunteer for Friends of Anacostia Park. Photo: Bill Matuszeski
lie between Benning Road and the RFK Stadium and have been designated for conversion to all-native plantings so we can see how the riverside and adjacent areas once looked. The projects to achieve the removal of non-natives and replacement with native species are receiving a great deal of expert analysis and neighborhood involvement. You can observe areas where the invasive plants have yet to be removed, areas where they have been removed but not replaced and areas where the newly planted native species are presented to the public. Once completed, the newly planted islands will provide a unique sense of the native landscape in the middle of a large metropolitan area. 5. The final suggested place for walks within the city is the Kenilworth Aquatic Garden in Anacostia. This Park Service display area is along the river near the northern DC boundary with Maryland but has broad land and water areas, fabulous trails and spectacular plantings. It is worth becoming familiar with this place for the variety of waterbased plant species and the extensive marsh areas. It has remarkably few visitors on weekdays and therefore is a fine place to escape to. If you are interested in being there for events, this is your month! The 2022 Lotus and Water Lily Festival, all during July, includes yoga and tai chi, art classes, wildlife presentations, a 5K walk, music and dance and bilingual tours. Weekend themes are: • July 9-10: Art and Harmony • July 16-17: Healthy Park, Healthy People • July 23-24: Nature and Environment • July 30-31: Music and Community 6. Turning to the suburbs, there are three special areas for walks upstream that you should be aware of. First is spectacular Lake Artemesia that feeds the Northeast Branch and has been developed as a massive recreation area for hikers, skaters, fishers and boaters. A walk around it is about a three-mile hike with beautiful trees and natural plants and flowers and many views. It is easy to get to Lake Artemesia by bike, Metro or car. For bikers, the Northeast Branch Trail splits off from the Northwest above Bladensburg and continues for several miles, curving around the historic College Park Airport and splitting into Paint Branch and Indian Creek at the south end of the lake. The Metro drops you at College Park Station, where you head north and enter wooded parkland after crossing Paint Branch Parkway and follow the trail and signs to a tunnel under the rail and Metro lines and enter the lake property. If driving, take MD 193, Greenbelt Road, from the east and exit to the right before the railroad bridge rises before you. Turn left under the bridge and follow signs to the parking area north of the lake. You will not regret taking the trouble to find this very special place. 7. For a wilder and more remote experience, perhaps the most spectacular of the streams going over the fall line to enter the coastal plain is the Northwest Branch. For about a mile the waters pass over exposed rocks and waterfalls and all manner of other natural obstacles. It is a thrill to look at and a challenge for anyone willing to enter the surging waters. There are all levels of falling water so you can pick places that most appeal to your esthetics and sense of bravery. The trails are magnificent but not safe for bicycles, which can be parked in the lots where you enter. The best entry point is at Burnt Mills on US 29, the Columbia Pike; easiest approach is to go west on the Beltway past the split with I-95, going north, and take Exit 29, MD 193 north. At the first major intersection take a right turn onto US 29, Columbia Pike. After less than a mile on Columbia Pike you will level out on a bridge over the Northwest Branch. Pull into the parking areas on the right surrounding an old mill and start your adventure. After the falls, the trail next to the stream joins the trail system to other tributaries downstream and the main stem of the Anacostia. It passes under the Beltway after a mile and widens out to accommodate bicycles along the stream. 8. The final suggested place for a quiet walk and time to enjoy the landscape is as far away as you can go and still be in our river’s watershed. This is near the village of Sandy Spring in Montgomery County, where the water emerges from a spring that begins the Northwest Branch of the Anacostia River by being the farthest point in the entire watershed. It is located in a beautiful rural area with important historical significance. On the road you come down to find the spring is a Quaker Meeting House, which served as a key point on the Underground Railroad for escaped slaves. By walking through the Anacostia River streams, they could not be tracked. The Quakers were there to help them find their new homes and relatives. Today you park in the Quaker Meetinghouse lot and walk a dirt road to a gate blocking vehicles but open to walkers. Entering the open fields gives a remarkable feeling of peace, and knowing the history adds to this. After a quarter-mile or so the dirt road turns right, but you go straight and immediately come upon the fenced area which protects the spring that begins our river. There are miles of additional hikes to be taken in the open fields, with paths and dirt tracks, and much history and nature to soak up. Enjoy! And plan to return here and other places to get your walks along our river.
View of Lake Artemesia near College Park. Photo: Bill Matuszeski Note: In last month’s article on the restoration of streams in the National Arboretum, two photo captions were erroneously reversed. The restored Springhouse Run is the photo of a wide stream valley with a beaver pond along its way. The unrestored Hickey Run is the photo of the narrow and deep cut with concrete blocks holding the water in an essentially topless sewer line. Bill Matuszeski is a member of the Mayor’s Leadership Council for a Cleaner Anacostia River and the retired director of the Chesapeake Bay Program. He also serves on the board of the Friends of the National Arboretum and on citizen advisory committees for Chesapeake Bay and the AnacosWalking toward the source of the tia River. u Anacostia at Sandy Spring. Photo: Mary Procter
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Photo: Courtesy of Anacostia Riverkeeper Anacostia Riverkeeper’s Friday Night Fishing Who doesn’t love a summer Friday night spent on the river? The Anacostia Riverkeeper’s Friday Night Fishing program is a free, family-friendly, learn-to- sh program. It takes place along the Navy Yard on the Anacostia on Fridays from June to August each summer. Open to all ages. They provide everything you need for you and your family to learn how to sh in a fun and educational environment. Friday Night Fishing takes place every Friday, 5 to 8 p.m. through Aug. 19 at the Diamond Teague Park Recreation Dock. anacostiariverkeeper.org.
Soul of the City Marketplace Barn
The Congress Heights Marketplace, 2700 MLK Ave. SE, at the Barn on the St. Elizabeths is a de ning Ward 8 icon. Founded in 2021, the Marketplace is a weekend public market and is brought to life by over 40 farmers, crafters, small businesses, and residents. The market o ers conventional and certi ed organic fruits and vegetables, fresh sh and crabs, eggs, sweet and savory baked goods (including gluten free options), vegan dishes, pickles, jams, and jellies, teas, soups and sandwiches, cut owers, potted plants, soaps, original art, handmade jewelry and clothing. In addition, the Market is a vibrant and thriving historic neighborhood that includes social service programs, independently owned vendor pop-up shops, 30+ craftspeople, farmers, and permitted buskers. It is open Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., through Dec. 17. soulofthecitydc.life.
Capitol Gateway Marketplace Site Progresses
Mayor Bowser and the O ce of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development have announced that the District has taken the next step to acquire the long-stalled Capitol Gateway Marketplace site, located in Ward 7 at the intersection of East Capitol and 58th Streets NE, by ling a Complaint in Condemnation with the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. In February 2022, the Council of the District of Columbia approved Mayor Bowser’s request to authorize the use of eminent domain to initiate action at the site. On June 2, the District led a Complaint in Condemnation with the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. The site is now poised to deliver a new supermarket and fresh food access point. By acquiring the property, the District will be able to address unsafe and unsanitary conditions, reduce food insecurity in the area, and bring jobs and opportunity to the community. Absent eminent domain authority, the site--located in an area underserved by fresh food retailers--would likely have remained vacant until at least 2037, since there is no legal or nancial reason for the developer to advance the project.
Congressional Baseball Game for Charity
Since 1909 the Congressional Baseball Game has been an annual bipartisan event beloved by all and enjoyed by thousands. Members of the United States Congress from each party solidify friendships o the oor and on the eld. Over the last century the Congressional Baseball Game’s popularity has contributed to its evolution into a foundation called Congressional Sports for Charity that supports Washington, DC area charities. These charities include The Washington Literacy Center, The Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Washington, and Washington Nationals Philanthropies along with the United States Capitol Police Memorial Fund in gratitude to the o cers at the Republican practice shooting on June 14, 2017. The 2022 Congressional Baseball Game for Charity is at Nationals Park on July 28 at 7:05 p.m. Tickets are $10 to $15. Lots of giveaways. congressionalbaseball.org.
Outdoor Wellness Series at Kenilworth
o er their neighbors and the community at large the experience of outdoor wellness at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, 1550 Anacostia Ave. NE, with WELLderness: An Outdoor Wellness Series. Try for the rst time or continue your practice at yoga, tai chi, forest bathing, painting, and enjoy live music June through October. Additional activities and events include West African and steel band drumming, bird watching, photography and dog pack walks. Subscribe to their newsletter at kenaqgardens.org/sub-
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NGA East Building Reopens
The National Gallery of Art has announced that its iconic, I. M. Peidesigned East Building has reopened. The building had been closed since Feb. 28, 2022, to accommodate the nal stages of replacing its Atrium skylight. The Atrium will appear brighter due to new panes of glass that have restored light to levels originally seen when the building rst opened on June 1, 1978. Visitors will now enter through a more accessible main entrance, nd a separate elevator lobby within the newly refurbished auditorium, and access additional or updated restrooms on the Mezzanine, Ground Floor, and Concourse. The East Building will welcome two new exhibitions within the rst month of reopening. On July 3, The Woman in White: Joanna Hi ernan and James McNeill Whistler will bring together for the rst time nearly all of Whistler’s depictions of Hi ernan, including the three renowned “Symphony in White” paintings. The Double: Identity and Di erence in Art since 1900, which opens on July 10, is the rst major exhibition to consider how and why artists have employed doubled formats to explore perceptual, conceptual, and psychological themes. nga.gov. scribe. Here’s the July and August schedule: Forest Bathing, Aug. 2 and 20, 9 to 10:30 a.m.; Tai Chi, July 31, 9 to 10 a.m. and Aug. 21, 9 to 10 a.m.; Yoga, July 17, 10 to 11 a.m. and July 16, 7 to 8 a.m., Aug. 7, 10 to 11 a.m.; Canoe Tour with Anacostia Watershed Society July 16, 9 to 11 a.m.; iPhoneography with ArtReach GW (all phones) July 16, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Bele Bele Rhythm Collective, July 30, 2:30 to 4 p.m. and East of the River Steel Band, 5 to 6 p.m. and Bele Bele, Aug. 20, 2:30 to 4 p.m. kenaqgardens.org.
Applications Being Accepted for Hon eur Women in Arts Grant Program
Hon eur Gallery and ARCH Development Corporation announce an opportunity to apply for the Hon eur Women in Arts Program. These grants will be given to individuals or collaboratives who propose a project that focuses on the discrimination faced and/or impact that being a woman [or identifying as a woman] has had in pursuing creative endeavors. This award is open to women who are artists of any genre, and to teaching professionals in the eld of women’s study. Applicants must live, work or attend school in the DC metropolitan area. The project scope is open to all intentional projects. Examples are blog series, plays, lms, lecture series, research papers, short lms, conceptual albums, exhibits with sound/music, collaborative music projects, interactive dance programs, curriculum development, and classes for adults. Applicant letters of interest requested by Aug. 1, 2022. hon eurgallerydc.org/grants.
Renee Azcra Woodward has a background in all things gothic. Her artistic career started as a model and photographer in the nightclub scene in Philly and DC. She has since grown her career to include ne art, fashion, and wedding photography, but she still takes any opportunity to shoot the darker side of life. She has a particular love of shooting beautiful women and decaying architecture. In this project, Ms. Woodward combines her love for the macabe with her ne art and fashion experience. The backdrops showcased in this exhibit include Eastern State Penitentiary, Alburtis Furnace, Pennhurst Asylum, and La Belle Creolle, an abandoned resort in St. Maarten, to name a few. “Beauty & Decay” by Renee Azcra Woodward is at Hon eur Gallery, 1241 Good Hope Rd. SE, through Aug. 6. Gallery hours are Thursday to Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. hon eurgallerydc.org.
Anacostia Library Peer Outreach
Are you experiencing homelessness? Having a hard time nding a job? Have you been incarcerated? The DC Public Library Peer Program is here to help. You can meet with a Peer Specialist at Anacostia Neighborhood Library and discuss options and strategies to help guide you. Anacostia Library Peer Outreach is on Mondays and Wednesdays, 3 to 6 p.m. Anacostia Library is at 1800 Good Hope Rd. SE. dclibrary.org/anacostia.
DC Minimum Wage Increased
E ective July 1, the District’s minimum wage increased from $15.50 to $16.10 per hour for nontipped employees and $5.35 for tipped employees. Residents with concerns about wage theft, minimum wage, or compliance with other ordinances can reach the O ce of Wage-Hour Compliance at owh.ask@dc.gov or call 202-671-1880.
MLK Memorial Summer Film Series
The MLK Memorial Foundation has announced the lms to be shown in their 2022 summer movie series. Here’s the remaining lineup: Encanto, July 21; and Just Mercy, Aug. 25. Free and open to the public, lms will be screened on the lawn adjacent to the bookstore at 8 p.m. at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial. Guests are encouraged to arrive early and bring a blanket or low-pro le lawn chair. Parking is limited and use of public transportation is encouraged. lmsatthestone.org.
Free Summer Movies at The Wharf
On select Thursday through Aug. 25, The Wharf will show a wide range of fan-favorite movies on their 20’ outdoor screen on the Transit Pier. Each movie begins at 7:30 p.m. No reservations or tickets are needed—just show up, grab a seat, and enjoy a free movie under the stars. Here’s the remaining lineup: July 14, A League of Their Own; July 21, Girls Trip; July 28, Top Gun; Aug. 11, Spider Man--No Way Home; Aug. 18, Crazy Rich Asians; Aug. 25, Summer of Soul. wharfdc.com.
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Southeast Library Monthly Book Sale
On the second Saturday of most months, the Friends of Southeast Library (FOSEL), 403 Seventh St. SE, conduct a used book sale with most books priced at $1. FOSEL accepts book donations in their blue bin by the D St. entrance to the building. For questions about large scale donations, email 1234fosel@gmail.com to coordinate with a member of the Friends directly. dclibrary.org/southeast.
Drive-In Movies at Union Market
Shakespeare in Love at the Keegan
Jazz in the (NGA Sculpture) Garden
Every Friday at 6 p.m. through July 22, enjoy live musical performances ranging from jazz to Afro-Cuban and bluegrass in the National Gallery of Art outdoor Sculpture Garden. Here’s the remaining lineup: July 8, The Althea René Band: Soul-Jazz Flute; July 15, Todd Marcus Jazz Orchestra: Jazz & World Music; July 22, Sideline: Bluegrass. Registration is free and opens at noon one week before each concert. They release a limited number of day-of passes at 10 a.m. on the morning of each concert. At press time, they are unable to accommodate walk-ins. Register at nga.gov/ calendar/concerts/jazz-in-the-garden.
Remaining drive-in movie this season are: Aug. 12, 8:45 p.m., Dirty Dancing: Sept. 9, 8 p.m., Encanto; Oct. 14, 7 p.m. Black Panther. For those on foot, bring your chairs and blankets and set up shop in front of Union Market for Young Will Shakespeare has writer’s block… the deadline for his new play picnic-style entertainment at no charge. is fast approaching but he’s in desperate need of inspiration. That is, until he Cars are $20. unionmarketdc.com. nds his muse--Viola. This beautiful young woman is Will’s greatest admirer and will stop at nothing (including breaking the law) to appear in his next play. Against a bustling background of mistaken identity, ruthless scheming, and Let’s Skate DC at the Wharf backstage theatrics, Will’s love for Viola quickly blossoms and inspires him to New to The Wharf this summer is a write his greatest masterpiece. $60. Shakespeare in Love is at the Keegan The- classic old-school favorite--their free atre, 1742 Church St. NW, through July 26. keegantheatre.com. outdoor roller-skating rink on Transit Pier. The Wharf Roller Rink becomes the hottest party on eight wheels during the second weekends of July, and August. Skate outdoors for free, vibe out to great music, and watch incredible skate performances by the professionals. The next weekends are on Saturdays, July 9 and Aug. 13, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and on Sundays, July 10 and Aug. 14, from 3 to 7 p.m. Admission is free for all ages, and no pre-registration is required. Skate rentals are $10 and will be available for children only (size 12 junior-6). Adults must bring their own skates. wharfdc.com.
Friday Night Concerts at Yards Park
Downtown DC’s Monthly Pop-up Arts Market
The Capital Arts Collective takes over Wilson Plaza, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., on every third Thursday of the month through October. Remaining dates are July 21, Aug. 18, Sept. 15, and Oct. 20. Locals and passersby can shop and explore a curated selection of items by the areas most talented creatives, including everything from jewelry, paintings, candles, custom designed items, home goods, and more. rrbitc.com/events/capital-arts-collective. Friday nights this summer through July 29, come to Yards Park to relax and enjoy the river view, fantastic bands, food and beverage, and a large variety of great restaurants within a few minutes of the park. Family-friendly lyrics and grassy open space make this an enjoyable event for adults and kids alike. Music starts at 7 p.m. Here’s the remaining lineup: July 8, The Jarreau Williams Xperience (RnB); July 15, So Fetch 2000s Tribute Band; July 22, Broad Sound Pop/Rock/RnB; July 29, Uncle Jesse (Rock). capitolriverfront.org.
(night) Market SW
Market SW, at Fourth and M Streets SW, is open alternate Fridays, 4 to 10 p.m. Remaining dates are July 8 and 22; Aug. 5 and 19; and Sept. 2, 16 and 30. This market is a mix of local and creative businesses, food trucks, live music, a fully stocked beer garden, colorful lights, and familyfriendly activities. diversemarkets.net.
Free “Movies on the Pitch” at Audi Field
Audi Field, home of DC United, and the Capitol Riverfront BID have partnered to host a special rst-of-its-kind free outdoor movie series on Thursday evenings at Audi Field located in the Buzzard Point subarea of Capitol Riverfront. Here’s the remaining lineup: July 28, A Quiet Place 2; and Aug. 25, In the Heights. “Movies on the Pitch” transform Audi Field into an outdoor cinema with showings on the stadium’s jumbotron screen. The family-friendly experience begins at 7 p.m., with gates opening at 5:30 p.m. Audi Field o ers concessions for purchase during each movie (no outside food or alcohol permitted). Movie-goers can visit fevo. me/motp to register for tickets capitolriverfront.org/events.
In Washington DC, discrimination in the housing market on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender and gender identity is prohibited in all aspects of the housing market. Sexual harassment by a housing provider or employees of a management company is also considered a fair housing violation. If you believe a landlord or housing provider is discriminating against you based on any of these factors, contact Housing Counseling Services at 202-667-7706 to learn more about your fair housing rights and to get free assistance ling a fair housing complaint. housingetc.org.
DC Heat Alerts and Shelter Hotline
When the temperature or heat index in the District reaches 95 degrees, District Government, through DHS and the Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency, will implement the Heat Emergency Plan and activate cooling centers for residents to seek relief. For transportation to a shelter, call 311 or the Shelter Hotline 202-3997093. For more information, and for a list of District cooling center locations, visit heat.dc.gov.
Metropolitan Branch Trail Extended
The section of the Metropolitan Branch Trail (MBT), between Brookland and Fort Totten has been extended. This new section closes a gap in the District’s pedestrian and bicycle network and represents a milestone in the goal to complete the nearly 900-mile regional trail network. The new 0.8-mile trail is 11 feet wide, connects the Fort Totten Metro to the Brookland Metro, and provides North-
Full Passport Services at MLK Library
There is a Passport Acceptance Office on the second floor of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. It is open Tuesday to Thursday, 3 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Photos may be taken on-site. All applicants must be present. Free Printing, copying, and scanning is available. Read more about fees and forms at dclibrary.org/passports.
South bicycle and pedestrian connectivity for Catholic University, Lamond Riggs, Queens Chapel, Manor Park, and the surrounding neighborhoods. The new trail features LED lighting, stormwater management facilities, wayfinding signage, and security cameras. DDOT is currently working to finalize design plans for the next section of the trail between Fort Totten to Takoma, with plans to begin construction in 2023. There are currently 62 miles of trail throughout the District, with plans to build 17 more miles in the next six years. For more information about the MBT, visit metbranchtrail.com.
Community Emergency Response Training Offered
Are you interested in learning to be prepared for the next emergency or disaster? If so, join a training cohort of the Community Emergency Response Team. Using FEMA training standards, this free threeweek course will teach you basic disaster response skills such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, CPR/AED and first aid. The next training taught on Wednesdays and Thursdays at Serve DC Headquarters starts on July 21. RSVP at tiny.url/DCCERTSessions22.
$50 Million Homeowner Assistance Fund Launched
Mayor Bowser and the DC Department of Housing and Community Development have launched a $50 million homeownership program to provide financial assistance to residents struggling to make housing related payments. Through the Homeowner Assistance Fund, eligible homeowners are able to go to haf.dc.gov to apply for grant funding to cover mortgage payments and other property or housing expenses, including utilities, insurance, internet assistance and housing association fees, among other benefits. Frontdoor.dc.gov, a DC government site launched in 2021, provides a searchable inventory of these programs. haf.dc.gov.
FedExField Selected to Host 2024 Army-Navy Football Game
The United States Military Academy and United States Naval Academy have announced Washington, DC as the host of the 2024 Army-Navy Football Game presented by USAA at FedExField on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. The Washington Commanders and Events DC, the official convention and sports authority for the District of Columbia, will deliver a worldclass experience for one of college football’s most long-standing rivalries. This will be the 125th Army-Navy game dating back to 1890 and will be only the second time the Washington metro area has been selected to host this game, which was also played at FedExField in 2011. The location of the game varies from year-to-year and is typically played in a neutral east coast venue. This game marks the end of the college football regular season, and the winner is awarded the Secretary’s Trophy. Navy leads the all-time series against Army 62-53-7. commanders.com/stadium/2024/army-vs-navy.
Giant Food has announced that the June 25 and 26 annual Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle was 100% carbon neutral through a collaboration with global environmental technology leader GreenPrint, a global environmental technology leader of certified offset projects to reduce the harmful effects of carbon through reforestation, alternative energy and methane reduction. For more information about Giant’s sustainability efforts, visit giantfood. com/pages/sustainability. u
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Changing Hands
Changing hands is a list of most residential sales in the District of Columbia from the previous month. A feature of every issue, this list,based on the MRIs, is provided courtesy of Don Denton, manager of the Coldwell Banker office on Capitol Hill. The list includes address, sales price and number of bedrooms.
NEIGHBORHOOD PRICE BR HOMES ANACOSTIA
1351 Morris Rd SE 1424 T St SE 1522 U St SE 1615 Butler St SE 1634 Ridge Pl SE 2301 Elvans Rd SE $480,000 4 $430,000 3 $500,000 2 $820,000 8 $540,000 3 $655,555 4
BARRY FARMS
1321 Talbert Ter SE
BRENTWOOD
1334 Downing St NE 1816 Corcoran St NE 2346 13th Pl NE 6430 7th St NW
CAPITOL HILL EAST
1828 Burke St SE 401 Guethlers Way SE
CARVER LANGSTON
1701 Lyman Pl NE
CONGRESS HEIGHTS
1015 Savannah St SE 1131 Trenton Pl SE $331,000 2
$645,000 3 $480,000 3 $625,000 3 $814,500 3
$1,063,500 3 $1,375,000 3
$660,000 2
$650,000 4 $540,000 3 136 Wilmington Pl SE 3017 7th St SE $500,500 4 $505,000 3
308 Raleigh St SE
$585,000 3 3318 7th St SE $475,000 4 4004 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SW $520,000 3 49 Danbury St SW $419,990 2 712 Malcolm X Ave SE $720,000 5 830 Hr Dr SE $425,000 3
DAKOTA CROSSING
3215 Theodore R Hagans Dr NE $745,000 3
DEANWOOD
194 35th St NE 408 59th St NE 418 57th St NE 4216 Brooks St NE 4501 Brooks St NE 4504 Lee St NE 4536 Dix St NE 4950 Blaine St NE 5010 Brooks St NE 5222 Hayes St NE 5343 Hayes St NE 5716 Blaine St NE 711 55th St NE 726 50th St NE 813 50th Pl NE 87 58th St SE $457,500 3 $350,000 4 $394,000 2 $317,500 3 $580,000 3 $540,000 4 $566,500 5 $434,950 3 $366,100 3 $405,000 3 $400,500 4 $550,000 5 $405,000 3 $550,000 4 $359,900 2 $459,900 3
FORT DUPONT PARK
310 Cape Dr SE 3416 Croffut Pl SE 4214 Fort Dupont Ter SE 4227 SE Gorman St SE 4358 Dubois Pl SE 4376 Southern Ave SE
HILL EAST
114 18th St SE 1618 E St SE 1807 Bay St SE 309 16th St SE $455,000 3 $410,000 3 $364,800 2 $450,000 3 $290,000 2 $508,000 3
$1,150,000 4 $1,075,000 3 $670,000 2 $849,900 3
HILLCREST
1630 27th St SE 2512 32nd St SE 1314 31st Pl SE 1718 33rd Pl SE 2525 32nd St SE
$424,000 4 $529,000 2 $474,500 4 $750,000 4 $1,015,000 5 2701 Branch Ave SE $900,000 4 3243 Massachusetts Ave SE $530,000 5
LILY PONDS
142 33rd St NE 3418 Baker St NE 3712 Grant Pl NE #3712 4312 Polk St NE $500,000 2 $360,000 2 $400,000 3 $480,000 3
MARSHALL HEIGHTS
5121 C St SE 5121 Hanna Pl SE 5315 B St SE
NAVY YARD
1004 3rd St SE
RANDLE HEIGHTS
1466 Congress Pl SE 1704 Frankford St SE 1833 S St SE 2433 Skyland Pl SE 3461 24th St SE $565,000 4 $503,000 4 $485,000 3
$729,000 2
$440,000 3 $445,000 3 $422,000 2 $388,500 3 $442,000 4
RIVER TERRACE
3349 Blaine St NE
TRINIDAD
1110 Oates St NE 1119 Orren St NE 1170 Morse St NE 1214 Florida Ave NE 1309 Staples St NE 1315 Queen St NE 1423 Orren St NE 1513 Neal St NE 1816 H Pl NE $539,900 2
$570,000 3 $980,000 4 $810,000 3 $833,000 3 $650,000 3 $899,000 4 $900,000 4 $840,000 4 $664,510 3
CONDO ANACOSTIA
2609 Douglass Rd SE #402 $315,000 2
BARRY FARMS
2640 Wade Rd SE #22 $120,000 2
BRENTWOOD
1001 Bryant St NE #14 1001 Bryant St NE #3
$71,000 3 $449,900 2
FAIRFAX VILLAGE
2006 38th St SE #302
$169,950 2 2055 38th St SE #302 $133,000 2 3926 Southern Ave SE #102 $130,000 1
HILL EAST
1424 C St SE #2 401 15th St SE #404 $974,900 3 $697,000 2
KINGMAN PARK
1840 D St NE #1
$597,000 3 2013 E St NE #4 $655,000 2 300 Oklahoma Ave NE #101 $220,000 1
NAVY YARD
1025 1st SE #102 1025 1st St SE #609 1300 4th St SE #301 1300 4th St SE #401 1300 4th St SE #412 1300 4th St SE #903 37 L St SE #303 37 L St SE #707 $625,000 2 $721,000 2 $485,000 1 $488,500 1 $860,000 2 $900,000 2 $439,900 1 $633,400 1
TRINIDAD
1016 17th Pl NE #UNIT 200 $399,900 2 1028 Bladensburg NE #22 $425,000 2 1028 Bladensburg Rd NE #18 $320,000 1 1028 Bladensburg Rd NE #52 $560,000 2 1028 Bladensburg Rd NE #53 $512,000 2 1142 Neal St NE #2 $825,000 2 1212 Queen St NE #1 $699,999 3 1267 Penn St NE #A $647,000 3 1354 Queen St NE #101 $379,000 2 1516 Montello Ave NE #A $799,900 4 1516 Montello Ave NE #B $868,000 4 812 18th St NE #1 $489,000 2 812 18th St NE #5 $290,000 1 u
