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441 10 TH ST, NE
722 9 TH ST, SE
239 12 TH ST, NE
10 7 TH ST, NE
COMING SOON - $978,500
FOR SALE - $1,150,000
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COMING SOON - $1,648,000
5227 2 ND ST, NW
636 NC AVE, SE
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UNDER CONTRACT
“We love real estate, & it shows!” STAN BISSEY 202.841.1433
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321 18 TH ST, SE #8
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105 6 TH ST, SE #205 SOLD
311 13 TH ST, NE UNDER CONTRACT REPRESENTING THE BUYER
504 C ST, NE
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1391 PENN AVE, SE #242
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Capitol Hill/Kingman Park 1710 Gales Street NE 6 Residential Units
Capitol Hill/Union Station 201 MA Ave NE #312 1BR/1BA
Mount Rainier, MD 4112 29th Street 3BR/2BA
Herndon, VA 2602 Quincy Adams Drive 4BR/3.5BA
Cheverly, MD 3402 Cheverly Ave 3BR/2BA
Capitol Hill/Lincoln Park 1017 Mass Ave NE. 4BR/2BA
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Hyattsville, MD 2406 Tecumseh Street 5BR/3BA
Capitol Hill/RFK 321 18th Street SE, #8 1BR/1BA
Congress Heights 829 Asheford Court 3BR/2.5BA
Capitol Hill/Union Market 626 Orleans Place NE 3BR/1BA
Alexandria/Warwick Village 219 Gentry Avenue 3BR/2BA
West End, Ritz-Carlton 1155 23rd St NW 5M 2BR/2BA
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Capitol Hill/Potomac Ave Metro 1434 Potomac Ave SE #1 3BR/2BA
Alexandria, VA 189 Cameron Station 3BR/3.5BA
Capitol Hill/Hill East 237 16th Street SE 4BR/3.5BA
Chevy Chase, MD 9011 Levelle Drive 5BR/3.5BA
16th Street Heights/Brightwood 1357 Nicholson St NW 3 units, 6BR/4BA
Cheverly, MD 3403 Cheverly Avenue 3BR/2BA
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Capitol Hill/Lincoln Park 1130 Constitution Avenue NE 2BR/2.5BA
Brookland 3109 17th Street NE 4BR/2.5BA
Springfield, VA 8348 Magic Leaf Road 4BR/3BA
Anacostia Park 669 Anacostia Avenue NE 3BR/2.5BA
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Capitol Hill/Lincoln Park 18 9th Street NE #302 1BR/1BA
Capitol Hill/Garfield Park 536 1st Street SE 3BR/3BA
Cheverly, MD 3110 Park Way 4BR/2.5BA
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that have unfolded in the past three rounds, particularly in terms of race, sexual identity, gender and concerns about protecting childhood in an age of technology and gun violence. This year’s competition received more than 2,500 entries in a variety of visual-arts media. Held every three years, the Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition was made possible by volunteer and benefactor Virginia Outwin Boochever (1920–2005). The competition invites artists all over America to investigate the art of contemporary portraiture. The resulting exhibition celebrates excellence and innovation, with a strong focus on the variety of portrait media used by artists today.
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A Gentle Adjustment Can Relieve Pain 70-something woman comes in with severe sciatic leg pain. X-rays showed the spine pinch causing it. One gentle adjustment to the area lifted the pain by 80%. She couldn’t believe it. “That’s how important nerves, posture and spinal alignment are!” I said. For the better health and life experience of you and your family Dr. David Walls-Kaufman Capitol Hill Chiropractic Center 411 East Capitol St., SE | 202.544.6035
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Horse Racing at Laurel Park
No need to gamble, often genteelly referred as wagering, to enjoy thoroughbred racing. Live racing this month at Laurel Park takes place on July 1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30 and 31. All other days are what they call “simulcast” days with horse races on television. Avoid these. If you do want to gamble, Laurel Park has put up a “how to wager” page on their website with a Beginners Guide at laurelpark.com/racing-101/ how-to-wager. Learn the terms and techniques before placing your first bet. Laurel Park, Rt 198 and Racetrack Rd, Laurel, Maryland. 301-725-0400. laurelpark.com. Photo: Courtesy of Laurel Park
Brew at the Zoo
On Thursday, July 21, 6 to 9 p.m., raise a glass to conservation. Join Friends of the National Zoo at DC’s biggest and best beer festival, all in support of wildlife conservation. Enjoy great times and great brews with unlimited beer tastings from more than 70 breweries, exotic animal encounters, live music from The Reagan Years, fare from popular food trucks and a unique after-hours Zoo experience. Proceeds benefit the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute in its mission to save species. Tickets are $65 (Sober Ride, $30) and available at nationalzoo.si.edu. Photo: Mehgan Murphy/Smithsonian’s National Zoo
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American Roots Music Outdoor Concerts at the Botanic Garden
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Georgetown Flea Market
Since 1972, there’s been a flea market in the school parking lot, just north of S Street, across Wisconsin Avenue from the Georgetown Safeway. It’s open every Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., except in the case of very inclement weather. The crowd is as diverse as the items for sale. You’ll find antiques, collectibles, art, furniture, rugs, pottery, china, jewelry, silver, stained glass, books and photographs. Read more at georgetownfleamarket.com.
Enjoy the Garden and listen to the sounds of American roots music. Here’s the lineup: July 7, Jarekus Singleton; July 21, Fast Eddie & The Slowpokes; Aug. 4, The Crawdaddies; Aug. 18, Vintage#18. All concerts are on the Conservatory Terrace (rain location, Conservatory Garden Court)from 5 to 7 p.m. Seating available on a first come, first served basis. US Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. USBG.gov.
Caption: The Crawdaddies perform on Aug. 4.
Kenilworth Park Lotus & Water Lily Festival
The annual Lotus & Water Lily Festival is Kenilworth Park’s signature summer event. On Saturday, July 16, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the lotuses will be in full bloom. The festival celebrates the profusion of flowers all around the garden and the cultures that nuture them with music, dance, crafts, tours and children’s activities. Kenilworth Park is at 1550 Anacostia Ave. NE. nps.gov/keaq. Volunteers are needed to work two to three hour shifts during the day to help with set-up/take down and to orient visitors. Register to volunteer at goo.gl/ forms/vpT5CfUB9f. Lotus flower art making table presented by Modern Buddhism of America Inc. Photo: M. Marquez
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1 39 1 PE N N SY LVA N I A AV E S E #3 01, WAS H I N GTO N , D C 2 0 0 03 Rarely available true 3 bedroom corner unit in a full service elevator building on Capitol Hill located across the street from metro and above the Harris Teeter grocery store and 5 blocks to Eastern Market. South and west exposure with tree top and monument views! Building boasts 24 hr concierge, pet friendly, well maintained gym, private courtyard grounds, 3 roof decks. Open, airy, updated sophisticated & spacious with ample closet space - over 1500 sqft on 1 level. Garage Parking. Wonderful value at $815,000. Please call agents for more details.
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J U L Y CALENDAR Capitol Hill 4th of July Parade July 4, 10 AM. The parade which runs north on Eighth Street SE from I St. to Pennsylvania Avenue features kids on bikes, fire trucks, marching bands, school groups, dogs with their owners, vintage cars and politicians waving to voters.
Photo: Courtesy of DC Department of Parks and Recreation
Nearby Outdoor Pools Open through Labor Day weekend. Nearby outdoor pools are East Potomac Pool, 972 Ohio Dr. SW; Randall Pool at South Capitol and I Streets SW; and Rosedale Pool at 1701 Gales St. NE. Pools close one weekday each week for scheduled service and maintenance. Free for DC residents. Have ID. dpr.dc.gov.
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INDEPENDENCE DAY EVENTS Folklife Festival on the Mall. June 29 to July 4 and July 7 to 10. The Folklife Festival, featuring Basque Country and the Sounds of California, is on the National Mall between Fourth and Seventh Streets NW. The Festival Marketplace is inside the Arts and Industries Building, newly renovated for special events. festival.si.edu. NSO America the Beautiful Concert at Wolf Trap. July 1, 8:15 PM. On the occasion of the National Park Service’s Centennial, the NSO journeys across America honoring many of the nation’s finest landmarks with music from Bernstein’s Fanfare for the Inauguration of John F. Kennedy, Copland’s “Promise of Living” from The
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Capitol Hill Village – helping the community navigate the future. Tender Land, Grofé’s “On the Trail” from Grand Canyon Suite, and more. $20 to $58 call 1-877-WOLFTRAP. Wolf Trap, 1551 Trap Road, Vienna, Virginia. Freedom Fireworks at Nat’s Park. July 1, about 9 PM, after 6:05 PM game vs. Reds. washington.nationals.mlb.com. Independence Fireworks at Mount Vernon. July 2 (rain or shine). Enjoy a patriotic evening filled with dazzling nighttime fireworks, musical performances, and games on George Washington’s beloved estate. $30 per adult and $20 per child. mountvernon.org. July 4th National Symphony Orchestra Concert Full Dress Rehearsal. July 3, 7:30 PM. US Capitol west lawn. You will find a much smaller crowd at the concert rehearsal. Listeners are allowed on the Capitol grounds starting at 3 PM. You will go through security and alcohol may be confiscated. Free. nso.org.
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While you are planning your getaway from summer heat . . . we are planning for your long life on Capitol Hill Capitol Hill Village brings resources, information, services, technology, national and international models to your Capitol Hill doorstep. We are the community partner that understands your needs for aging before you have even thought of them. We are the organization that answers your questions:
Bring Function to Family • How can I talk to my own aging parents about their changing needs? • How can I talk to my kids so they are prepared for my aging process? • We’ve been married 47 years and need counseling – how do we do that?
Build Harmony in your Home • Can I live at home with these old knees? • Can I get someone to clean out my gutter? • What’s all the new development; can I afford to move?
Seek Sufficiency for Your Self • Do I have enough money to last another 30 years? • How do I make sense of this medical and financial information so it’s there when I need it? • How can I keep up with technology changes?
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Cultivate Healthy Care • What is the secret to staying healthy and fit in retirement? • Whom do I talk to figure out my health care options? • How do I make sense of this medical diagnosis?
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An American Celebration at Mount Vernon. July 4, 8 AM to 5 PM. Mount Vernon salutes our first commander in chief with a dazzling display of made-for-daytime fireworks. Visitors will be treated to spectacular smoke fireworks in patriotic colors fired over the Potomac River. The event also includes an inspirational naturalization ceremony for 100 new citizens, military reenactments, a special wreath-laying ceremony, free birthday cake for all and a visit from the “first” first couple, “General and Mrs. Washington.” 703-780-2000. mountvernon.org. July 4th Fireworks and National Symphony Orchestra Concert. July 4, 8 PM. US Capitol west lawn. Fireworks at about 9:15 PM. No one will be allowed on the Capitol west lawn until 3 PM. Come early with a picnic and a blanket to the grounds of the Capitol for the National Symphony
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display. Oronoco Bay Park at Old Town. visitalexandriava.com.
Photo: Courtesy of the Embassy of Canada
OUTDOOR MUSIC, MOVIES AND CEREMONY Jane Austen Film Festival. June 29, Sense & Sensibility (1995); July 13, Emma (1996); July 27, Pride & Prejudice (2005). Doors open at 7 PM. General Admission is $6 per film or $15 for a pass to all three screenings. Dumbarton House, 2715 Q St. NW. DumbartonHouse.org. Navy Band Concerts on the Avenue. Tuesdays through Aug. 30; 7:30 PM. US Navy Memorial, 701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. navyband.navy.mil.
Murals from a Great Canadian Train Exhibition at the Embassy of Canada Through Sept. 16, Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. Murals from a Great Canadian Train is a selection of works formerly featured in Canadian Pacific Railway rail cars. The murals are of parks from every province. Free admission. Embassy of Canada, 501 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. Orchestra Annual Independence Day Concert. The fireworks can be seen from all over the mall, from many rooftops and from across the river. Go through security. Please note that alcohol may be confiscated. The fireworks and concert go on except in the case of extremely bad weather. For up-to-the-minute information check local TV and radio stations. Free. nso.org. Annual Independence Day Organ Recital at the National Cathedral. July 4, 11 AM. Free. nationalcathedral.org. “What to the Slave is the 4th of July?” July 4, 11 AM to noon. On July 5, 1852 Frederick Douglass climbed onto a stage in Rochester, New York, and into the history books. His audience that day came to hear just another 4th of July speech. What they got was as brilliant indictment of slavery. On July 4th hear the speech ring out from the steps of Frederick Douglass’s own home in Washington, DC. Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, 1411 W St. SE. nps.gov/frdo.
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Air Force Memorial Independence Day Celebration. July 4, 8 PM (fireworks over Washington Monument follow). Air Force Memorial at One Air Force Memorial Drive in Arlington, Virginia. Contemporary and patriotic tunes and spectacular views of the Washington, DC skyline. Free. airforcememorial.org. National Archives Celebrates the Fourth of July. July 4. Band performance, 8:30 to 9:45 AM; Ceremony, 10 to 11 AM; Family activities, 11 AM to 4 PM. The celebration includes patriotic music, a dramatic reading of the Declaration by historical reenactors, and exciting family activities and entertainment for all ages. Free. Constitution Avenue and Seventh Street NW. 202-3575400. archives.gov. Alexandria’s 267th Birthday Celebration with Fireworks. July 9, 6 to 10 PM. Fireworks at about 9 PM. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and a picnic and enjoy live music by the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra plus cannon firing, birthday cake, food trucks and a fireworks
The 257th Army Band, “The Band of the Nation’s Capital” will present an evening concert in the park at Lincoln Park, just down the street from its home at the DC Armory. The DC National Guard is excited to forge this link with the people of Capitol Hill! The band has programmed a mix of patriotic and classic hits for your enjoyment, to include I Dreamed a Dream from Les Miserables sung by SGT Vicki Golding, and medleys of Gershwin and Beatles music performed by SPC Katie Beacn on sax and SGT Paul Deschene on trombone respectively. Join us at 7pm on August 2 for this concert in the park. Admission is free and open to the general public. NoMa Summer Screen. June 29, Fast Five; July 6, Pee Wee’s Big Adventure; July 13, Life of Pi; July 20, O Brother, Where Art Thou?; July 27, E.T.; Aug. 3, Apollo 13; Aug. 10, The Hunger Games: Catching Fire; Aug. 17, Jurassic Park; Aug. 24, rain date. Movies are at dusk at Storey Park Lot, 1005 First St. NE. nomabid.org. Capitol Riverfront Outdoor Movies. June 30, Star Wars The Force Awakens; July 7, Mean Girls; July 14, Jurassic World; July 21, Minions; July 28, Creed; Aug. 4, Pitch Perfect 2; Aug. 11, The Martian; and Aug. 18, Skyfall. Movies at Canal Park, Second and Eye Streets SE; begin at sundown but arrived as early as 7 PM. Yards Park Friday Night Concerts. July 1, The BStreetBand; July 8, Jeff From Accounting; July 15, The Texas Chainsaw Horns; July 22, Sara Gray; July 29, Sly 45; Aug. 5, Justin Trawick; Aug. 12, Lovely Rita; Aug. 19, The 19th Street Band; Aug. 26, Lloyd Dobler Effect; Sept. 2, Almost Journey. These free concerts are 6:30 to 8:30 PM on the Great Lawn of Yards Park. Yards Park, 355 Water St. SE. yardspark.org. Rosslyn Cinema Outdoor Movie Festival. July 1, Coming to America with PEPE Food Truck; July 8, Dirty Danc-
ing with The Union Dog Food Truck; July 15, Finding Nemo with The Big Cheese Food Truck; July 22, Casablanca with Fava Pot Food Truck; July 29, Top Gun with Urban Bumpkin BBQ Food Truck; Aug. 5, Up with Captain Cookie & The Milkman Food Truck; Aug. 12, Roman Holiday; Aug. 19, Casino Royale (2006); Aug. 26, The Notebook. 5 to 11 PM. Gateway Park, 1300 Lee Hwy., Rosslyn, Virginia. rosslynva.org. Jazz in the Garden at the NGA. Fridays, 5 to 8 PM. July 1, Speakers of the House; July 8, Chelsey Green and the Green Project; July 15, Origem (Brazilian jazz); July 22, Incendio; July 29, Eastern Standard Time; Aug. 5, Creative Love Happening; Aug. 12, Paul Carr; Aug. 19, Sin Miedo; Aug. 26, Moonshine Society; Sept. 2, Fred Hughes Trio. Outdoor Concerts at the Botanic Garden. July 7 and 21, Aug. 4 and 18, Sept. 8 and 22, Oct. 6 and 20; 5 to 7 PM. Free. US Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. USBG.gov. Cinematery Movie Night at Congressional Cemetery. July 22 and Sept. 16; 7 PM. Historic Congressional Cemetery, 1801 E St. SE. 202-543-0539. congressionalcemetery.org. Military Band Concerts at the Capitol. Weeknights throughout summer, 8 PM. West side of the Capitol. There’s plenty of parking near the Botanic Garden. Air Force Band Concerts at the Air Force Memorial. Fridays in summer, 8 PM. Air Force Memorial at One Air Force Memorial Drive in Arlington, Virginia. Expect a pleasing mix of contemporary and patriotic tunes and spectacular views of the nighttime Washington, DC skyline. airforcememorial.org Twilight Tattoo at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall. Wednesdays through Aug. 3 (No performances July 6 or 13.), 6:30 PM. Twilight
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Alexandria’s 267th Birthday Celebration with Fireworks July 9, 6 to 10 PM. Fireworks at about 9 PM. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and a picnic and enjoy live music by the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra plus cannon firing, birthday cake, food trucks and a fireworks display. Oronoco Bay Park at Old Town. visitalexandriava.com. Tattoo is an hour-long, live-action military performance that blends the precision and discipline of the Third US Infantry Regiment, “The Old Guard,” with the orchestral sounds and pop music from The US Army. twilight.mdw.army.mil. Sunset Parades at Iwo Jima Memorial. Tuesdays, through Aug. 16, 7 to 8 PM. The Sunset Parade features the music of “The Commandant’s Own,” The United States Marine Drum and Bugle Corps and precision drill by the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon. Marine Barracks Row Evening Parades. Fridays, through Aug. 26, 8:45 to 10 PM. Performance features music and precision marching. Reservations highly recommended a month in advance but there is also a general admission line with no guarantees. barracks.marines.mil.
MUSIC Baroque Bonanza II at St, Marks. June 25 and 26, 8 PM. Concerts are by The Residents’ Own; Ensemble Gaudior & The
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Friends of Fasch; and ArcoVoce, featuring soprano Rosa Lamoreaux. General Admission Tickets at door are $25; $20 for seniors and students. St. Mark’s is at 301 A St. SE. Music at Rock and Roll Hotel. June 25, Miski; June 27, Quasi; June 29, 80s Dance Night-ALL NIGHT LONG; June 30, Black Milk & Nat Turner; July 1, In Your Memory; July 2, Green River Junction; July 5, Phoebe Ryan; July 7, NOTHING and CITIZEN; July 8, Lights & Music’s “Drake VS Kanye”; July 12, Gone Is Gone; July 20, Cousin Stizz; July 22, Trixie Whitley; July 28, Quilt; Aug. 4, Elvis Depressedly, Teen Suicide. Rock and Roll Hotel, 1353 H St. NE. 202-388-7625. rockandrollhoteldc.com. Jazz Night in Southwest. Every Friday, 6 to 9 PM. July 1, Janine Sings!; July 8, Paul Carr; July 15, Mavis Waters Jazz Ensemble; July 22, Introducing B.J. Simmons; July 29, Three Saxes for Butch Warren; Aug. 5, Lavenia Nesmith Jazz Singer. $5 cover. Children are free under 16 years old. Reasonably priced meals
offered. 202-484-7700. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 400 I St. SW. westminsterdc.org. Summer Organ Recitals at the National Shrine. Sundays, July 3 to Aug. 28, 6 PM. No admission fee but a free will offering is accepted. All are welcome. There’s plenty of parking. National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, 400 Michigan Ave. NE. nationalshrine.com. Blues Night in Southwest. Every Monday, 6 to 9 PM. July 4, Linwood Taylor Band; July 11, Reggie Wayne Morris Band; July 18, Moonshine Society; July 25, Vince Evans Blues Band. $5 cover. Children are welcome and free under 16 years old. Reasonably priced meals offered. 202-484-7700. Westminster Presbyterian Church, 400 I St. SW. westminsterdc.org. Music at the Library of Congress. July 6, noon, NOKA: Basque Song and Music from California; July 21, noon, The Legendary Ingramettes: African American Gospel Music from Virginia; July 28, noon, Rahim AlHaj Trio: Middle Eastern Music from New Mexico. Free. Coolidge Auditorium, Thomas Jefferson Building. 202707-5502. loc.gov. Music at Mr. Henry’s. Thursday Night Bluegrass: July 7, Karen Jonas; July 14, Hollertown; July 21, By & By; July 28, Jerry Tolk & The Old Soul String Band. Friday Night Jazz: July 1, Dial 251 for Jazz; July 8, The Kevin Cordt Quartet; July 15, Lionel Lyles; July 22, Aaron L. Myers II; July 29, Mike Flaherty’s Dixieland Direct Jazz Band. Saturday Night Ladies of Jazz: July 2, Barbara Papendorp; July 9, Natalie Jean; July 16, Anita King; July 23, Kia Bennett; July 30, Maija Rejman. No cover; music is 8 to 11 PM. Capitol Hill Jazz Jam every Wednesday night. Shows run 8 to 11 PM.; doors open at 6 PM; no cover; two items per person minimum. Henry’s Upstairs, 601 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. 202-546-8412. mrhenrysdc.com.
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Cajun Dance with The Capitol Hillbillies. July 8, 7 PM dance lesson; music 7:30 to 10PM. Songs in Cajun French power three hours of two-steps and waltzes. The Corner Store, 900 South Carolina Ave. SE. $12. cornerstorearts.org
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In the Groove: Jazz Portraits by Herman Leonard Aug. 5—Feb. 20, 2017 at the National Portrait Gallery. Enthralled by the music and those who made it, Herman Leonard (1923–2010) began haunting the New York’s jazz clubs after opening his first studio in Greenwich Village in 1948. Armed with his Speed Graphic camera, Leonard made images that captured the very essence of a live jazz performance. Soon, his photographs were gracing album covers and appearing in the pages of DownBeat and Metronome. Leonard’s extraordinary photographs are widely regarded as the definitive portraits of many of the 20th century’s greatest jazz artists. This exhibition from the collection of the National Portrait Gallery features Leonard’s iconic images of jazz legends such as Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzy Gillespie, Billie Holiday, Thelonious Monk and Sarah Vaughan. 8th St NW & F St NW, Washington, DC 20001. npg.si.edu
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NSO POPS: The Beach Boys at the Kennedy Center. July 19, 8 PM. In addition to founding Beach Boy Mike Love (lead vocals) and Beach Boy vet Bruce Johnston (vocals/keyboards) — Jeffrey Foskett (guitar/vocals), Brian Eichenburger (bass/ vocals), Tim Bonhomme (keyboards/vocals), John Cowsill of The Cowsills (percussion /vocals), and Scott Totten (guitar/vocals) round out the band. Tickets from $29. kennedy-center.org.
THEATER District Merchants at the Folger. Through July 3. District Merchants is a variation on William Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice. Set among the Black and Jewish populations of an imagined time and place-simultaneously Shakespearean, post-Civil War Washington, DC, and today District Merchants is tale of money, merchandise, and mercy. Folger Theater, 201 East Capitol St. SE. 202-544-7077. folger.edu. Source Festival. Through July 3. Source Festival debuts 24 original works for the stage including three full-length plays, evenings full of 10-minute plays and more. Source, 1835 14th St. NW. sourcefestival.org CHALK at Chaw. Through July 9. At its simplest, CHALK is a story of motherhood. A wise judge draws a chalk circle on the ground to determine the true mother of a contested child. $15. Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, 545 Seventh St. SE. chaw.org. Next to Normal (musical) at the Keegan. Through July 10, The Goodmans seem like a perfect family. The only problem is that sometimes mother Diana is, well...a little too happy. Her husband Dan worries all the time. Her daughter Natalie seems awfully intent on getting that scholarship to
Yale so she can leave home. Keegan Theatre, 1742 Church St. NW. 202-265-3767. keegantheatre.com. La Cage aux Folles at Signature. Through July 10. The twenty year relationship between Albin, the lead drag performer of The Saint-Tropez Night Club on the French Riviera, and Georges, the club’s owner, faces a test when their son announces his engagement to the daughter of ultra-conservative political parents. Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave., Virginia. signature-theatre.org. Another Way Home at Theater J. Through July 17. Another Way Home, directed by Shirley Serotsky, follows the Nadelman parents at summer camp visiting day which quickly turns into a family emergency. Theater J, 1529 16th St. NW. 800494-8497. washingtondcjcc.org. The Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre’s We Know How You Die. July 12 to 31. In a whirlwind of interconnected scenes performed by a hand-picked cast of brilliant improvisers, they’re going to tell you a story about your own life. Quick heads up, though: it doesn’t end well. Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, 641 D St. NW. 202-393-3939. woollymammoth.net. The Phantom of the Opera at the Kennedy Center. July 13 to Aug. 20. This fresh and dazzling production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s perennial classic comes to DC as part of a brand-new North American tour. $25 to $149. kennedy-center.org.
SPORTS AND FITNESS Washington Nationals Baseball. June 27, 28, 29 and 30; July 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 15, 15, 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24; Aug. 5, 6 and 7. washington.nationals.mlb.com. Washington Mystics. June 29; July 20 and 22. Verizon Center. mystics.wnba.com. Fort Dupont Ice Arena. Public ice skating on July 12, 15, 25, 26, 27, 28 and 29 from 6 to 8 PM; on July 16, 23 and 30 from 1 to 3 PM; on July 17, 24, and 31 from 2:30
to 4:30 PM. Fort Dupont Ice Arena is at 3779 Ely Pl. SE. 202-584-5007. fdia.org. DC Road Runners Bastille Day 4 Miler. July 14, 7 PM. This 4 miler commemorates the storming of the Bastille and the beginning of the French Revolution. The start/finish line is near the Fletcher’s Boat House, 4940 Canal Rd. NW. dcroadrunners.org/sign-up/bastille. DC United at RFK. July 31, 6:30 PM vs. Montreal Impact; Aug. 6, 7 PM vs. Philadelphia Union. dcunited.com. Yoga Mortis at Congressional Cemetery. Mondays through October, 6:30 PM. Historic Congressional Cemetery, 1801 E St. SE. 202-5430539. congressionalcemetery.org. Practice with Love Yoga Gathering at the Botanic Garden. Saturdays through fall except, Memorial Day weekend, July 4th weekend, Labor Day weekend and Oct. 1; 10:30 to 11:30 AM. Free. Bring your own mat. usbg.gov. Zumba Gold at Northeast Library. July 13 and 27; Aug. 20 and 24; 5 PM. Zumba Gold is a dance fitness program based on international rhythms targeted to the active senior population and non-seniors who prefer a low-impact but effective cardio workout. Northeast Neighborhood Library, 330 Seventh St. NE. 202-698-0058. dclibrary. org/northeast. Yoga with Caroline at Northeast Library. Wednesdays, 7 PM. Bring water and a mat and wear comfortable clothing to this free class. All levels welcome. Northeast Neighborhood Library, 330 Seventh St. NE. 202698-0058. dclibrary.org/northeast. Zumba @ Southwest Library. Mondays, 7 PM. Instructor Roshaunda Jenkins will lead this one-hour fitness and dance workout. All fitness
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levels are welcome. The class is free. No registration is required. Southwest Neighborhood Library, 900 Wesley Pl. SW. 202-724-4752. dclibrary.org/ southwest. Nearby Free Public Tennis Courts. King Greenleaf Recreation Center, 201 N St. SW; Garfield Park, Third and G Streets SE; Randall Park First and I Streets SW; Rosedale Recreation Center, 1701 Gales St. NE; Sherwood Recreation Center, 640 10th St. NE. All courts are open daily, dawn to dusk. Courts are available on a first-come, first-served basis for one hour intervals; extended use of tennis courts requires a permit. Proper shoes and attire required. 202671-0314. dpr.dc.gov.
MARKETS & SALES SW Market. Fourth Friday, July 23, Aug. 26, Sept. 23 and Oct. 28, 4 to 10 PM. Featuring arts and crafts, jewelry, accessories, bath/beauty, furniture, furnishings, accessories, collectibles, live-music, food trucks and a beer garden. Market is at the Waterfront Station, Fourth and M Streets, SW. marketswdc.com. Southwest DC Farmer’s Market. Saturdays, 10 AM to 2 PM. Twelve to fifteen vendors; diversified products from coffee, meat/eggs, baked goods, prepared foods and produce. 425 M St. SW, across from the Waterfront Metro Station (green line). H Street NE FRESHFARM Market. Saturdays, 9 AM to 12:30 PM. Located at H St. and 13th St. NE. freshfarmmarket.org. Eastern Market. Daily except Mondays and important holidays. Weekdays, 7 AM to 7 PM; Saturdays, 7 AM to 5 PM; Sundays, 9 AM to 5 PM. Flea market and arts and crafts market open Saturdays and Sundays, 9 AM to 6 PM. Eastern Market is Washington’s last continually operated “old world” market. 200 and 300 blocks of Seventh Street SE. 202698-5253. easternmarketdc.com.
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Fresh Tuesdays at Eastern Market. Tuesdays, 3 to 7 PM. Farmers’ line of fresh produce. Eastern Market, 200 block of Seventh Street SE. 202-698-5253. easternmarketdc.com.
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Union Market. Tuesdays to Fridays, 11 AM to 8 PM; Saturdays and Sundays, 8 AM to 8 PM. Union Market is an artisanal, curated, year round food market featuring over 40 local vendors. 1309 Fifth St. NE. 301-652-7400. unionmarketdc.com.
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NPS Public Meeting on Future of Buzzard Point Park. July14, 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Southwest Neighborhood Library, 900 Wesley Pl. SW. ABC Committee, ANC6D. July 28, 7 PM. Alcohol license applications, renewals, enforcement, and other issues. Meeting is at King Greenleaf Rec Center, 201 N St. SW. To be added to email list for questions, agenda and notifications, contact Coralie Farlee at 202-554-4407 or cfarlee@mindspring.com.
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ANC 6A. Second Thursday, 7 PM. Meeting at Miner Elementary School, 601 15th St. NE. 202-423-8868. anc6a.org.
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ANC 6B. Second Tuesday, 7 PM. Meeting at Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. 202-5433344. anc6b.org. ANC 6C. Second Wednesday, 7 PM. Meeting at Heritage Foundation, 214 Mass. Ave. NE, first floor conference room. 202-547-7168. anc6c.org. ANC 6D. Second Monday, 7 PM. Meeting at 1100 Fourth St. SW, DCRA meeting room, 2nd floor. 202-554-1795. anc6d.org. ANC 6E. First Tuesday, 6:30 PM. Meeting at Northwest One Library (new location), 155 L St. NW. anc6e.org. Have an item for the Calendar? Email calendar@hillrag.com. ◆
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Don’t miss: Marine Color Guard H Naval Lodge No.4 H Eastern High Marching Band The contestants of the Miss United States Pageant H The Fairy Princess Patrol, The Little Superheroes All of your neighbors, friends, their dogs and cats H Grand Marshall Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen
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Polly in the pool. Photo: Andrea Maleter
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Christian and Swan. Photo: Christie Nightingale Cooper playing fetch during Snowzilla. Photo: Todd Lard
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incoln Park neighbor years resulted in charges, and only Beverly Krieger witabout 10 received jail time. nessed the brutal at“A big part of what we do is edutack that eventually cation. A lot of people who are doing ended her elderly dog’s something wrong aren’t necessarily life. She can’t forget it. On April doing it on purpose,” D’Eramo said. 23, 2015, her 11-and-a-half-year-old “A lot of our cases, we end up workdog Dottie engaged in a brief scufing with the people for weeks somefle with another dog at the park. It times. I have cases I’ve kept open for wasn’t until after the dogs separated well over a year.” that the other dog’s owner, Ryan BixInvestigators offer educationenmann, also a neighbor near Linal programs at adoption events, locoln Park, ran up, seized Dottie, liftcal schools, and Humane Society ed her above his head, and slammed events such as Dogapalooza. The her body down on the sidewalk, acteam works to teach people how to cording to witness reports. properly care for pets and avoid sit“You keep saying to yourself, uations that escalate to cases of ani‘Was there something I could have mal cruelty, he said. done?’ It happened so fast,” Krieger The Humane Law Enforcesaid. “[Dottie] really trusted people, ment division operates with the powso he was able to do it.” er of a Congressional charter more Weeks later the veterinarian than a century old. Unlike in othBeverly Krieger’s 11-and-a-half- year-old dog Dottie. Photo: Beverly Krieger recommended Krieger and her huser states, the charter allows the diviband euthanize Dottie due to the insion to enforce the city’s animal cruty service, according to the prosecution’s deferred ternal injuries caused by the incident. She died elty laws. Though unable to issue tickets or fines, prosecution agreement. His follow-up hearing in in May 2015. it can work with the US Attorney’s Office and local the Superior Court of DC is set for Sept. 6. But that was only the beginning for Bixenpolice to assemble evidence for arrest warrants, he “The US Attorney’s Office frequently offers mann and Krieger. At the recommendation of said. The division can also seize animals in extreme diversion, including deferred prosecution agreetheir veterinarian, the Kriegers enlisted the help situations. In those cases it may spend weeks and ments, to eligible defendants in misdemeanor of special investigators at the Washington Humonths to collect witness statements, veterinarian cases,” said US Attorney’s Office spokesman Bill mane Society’s Humane Law Enforcement divirecords, and observation reports. Miller. They often work with the Humane Socision (7315 Georgia Ave. NW). The investigators Before bringing any case to the US Attorney, ety to prosecute animal cruelty cases. then sent the evidence to the US Attorney’s Office the division must make sure the animal doesn’t have Most pet owners don’t know this unit exists in DC to bring misdemeanor charges of animal preexisting medical conditions that might explain at the Humane Society, said Senior Humane Law cruelty and assault (Bixenmann had also grabbed problems like emaciation; that the family didn’t reEnforcement Officer Dan D’Eramo. But each Krieger’s arm in the park). cently adopt the pet to rehabilitate it; and that the isyear the five-person unit handles about 1,800 alOn May 11, Bixenmann, 36, pleaded guilty sue can’t be solved by working one-on-one with the legations of cruelty. The vast majority don’t go to and accepted a deal with prosecutors that requires owners. “I feel like we’ve built a really good reputathe US Attorney’s Office, though; only about 60 he obey all laws for four months, stay away from tion with the US Attorney’s Office,” D’Eramo said. of all of D’Eramo’s individual cases in the last six Lincoln Park, and perform 32 hours of communiWhen we do bring them cases, they’re confident
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Lost and Found by Rindy O’Brien
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ert is a yellow-nape Amazon parrot. He is chirpy and happy in his gilded cage in Jim Loots’ dining room on G Street SE. The spirited bird flew into Jim’s life in 1985. No kidding. Loots, a young lawyer enjoying the bachelor life, was living in a house near Stanton Park. Cleaning up from a Friday night party, he was moving around the kitchen and opened the door to move out some trash. “I thought maybe I had partied a little too much,” he says, “when I saw this large bright green parrot sitting on my back security bars.” He closed the door, regrouped, and opened the door again, and sure enough, the parrot was still there. Loots put out his arm, and Bert jumped right up on it. And as they say, the rest is history. This all happened in the pre-internet era, so Loots had to spend quite a bit of time with the White Pages and phone to find a pet store that could advise him on how to care for his new pet. He had the bird checked out, and invested in a cage and things his new friend needed. He took out a free ad in a local paper similar to the City Paper, hoping the previous owner would get in touch, but no one ever responded. Loots named the bird after a popular novel at the time by Julian Barnes, “Flaubert’s Parrot,” about a stuffed parrot. Over time Flaubert became Bert. Jim and Bert’s story is a wonderful one – a lost bird finding a good home. But sadly, all lost pet stories don’t have such a happy ending. Bert, the parrot, flew into Jim Loots’ life years ago and occupies center attention in his home today. Photo: Rindy O’Brien
Getting the Word out When Disaster Hits
The Washington Humane Society’s Neuter and Spay Clinic on 1001 L Street SE can put a microchip in your cat or dog to help you find your pet if it is lost. Photo: Rindy O’Brien
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Moving around the Hill, you cannot help but see all the notices plastered on utility poles, trashcans, and every public space pleading for help finding a lost pet. Last year there was a series of posters about Juliette the box turtle that had gone missing. She is still missing. And most recently, very colorful posters about a lost cat, Wally, and photos of Geoffrey the lost dog. There are heart-warming stories of dogs being found years later. In 2015 the Washington Humane Society picked up a stray dog that had been missing since April 2011. Owner and dog were reunited because of tracking through a microchip that had been placed under the dog’s skin. Matt Williams of the Washington Humane Society reports a 50-percent success rate of reuniting dog and owner. The Humane Society offers microchip implanting for $35 at the National Capitol Neuter and Spay Clinic at 1001 L St. SE. A walk-in facility open Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the clinic offers vaccinations, spay and neuter, and other services. One of the most famous dog searches in the DC area involves a Rottweiler named Havoc who ran away in the Spring Valley-American University area. The owner has spent more than $35,000 trying to find Havoc. Besides printed posters, the owner enlisted LostMyDoggie.com, a company that broadcasts missing pet alerts. The service places robo-calls up to four times until
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Neighborhood! someone picks up. The owner also set up a special website, alerted all the local shelters, and bought $100 billboards and set them up around the neighborhood. The intensity of her campaign has alienated some neighbors, making the situation even more fraught with tension. A year later, signs for Havoc remain scattered around Northwest, frustrating many, but the owner continues to hold out hope that one day Havoc will return.
What Should You Do? The Center for Lost Pets, established as a web tool to find lost animals, has a very comprehensive to-do list for people who find themselves in this heartbreaking situation. Its advice is similar to that offered by many other shelter and humane societies. The top piece of advice is to post a minimum of 10 signs in the immediate area where the dog or cat was last seen. It is best to use bright-colored paper and make sure you put the name of the lost pet and the best way to contact you. The Center for Lost Pets even has a template to print up the poster: http://www.thecenterforlostpets.com. It is also important to check with neighbors, especially for cats, to ask if they may have seen your pet, or to check around their backyards or places where a cat or dog might have hunkered down. Cats do not stray far. One dog owner told me that on his local Listserv he posted a photo and description of his Jack Russell that had gotten out of the yard, and he immediately started getting emails about sightings. Going door to door where the animal had been seen, he found that a neighbor had taken in his dog. Local shelters are also an important part of the process. But veterans of lost-pet episodes all say it is important to go to the shelters in person and not rely on phoning. New
pets come in daily, and sometimes the pet’s ID has come off or maybe the microchip doesn’t scan. Leave the flyer with the shelter, especially if it includes a photo. Descriptions of pets can be confusing, so taking a look at the animals brought in each day is very important. Contact local rescue groups and let them know your cat or dog is missing. The police will not do a search for your lost pet, but many community officers do see wandering animals and will report to the animal control officers. If they know you have a lost pet, they will be on alert, and police have been known to unofficially help get a pet back to the owner. Often people that find pets will call the police first to report the missing animal. Finally, the Washington Animal Rescue League and Washington Humane Society merged their two organizations in February 2016. The merger brings together a comprehensive set of animal care and protection programs. The Washington Humane Society serves as the District’s animal control agency. It responds to nearly 1,500 calls per month that range from lost and injured animals to injured wildlife. The merger has strengthened the two adoption facilities, which are located at 1201 New York Ave. NE and 15 and 17 Oglethorpe St. NW. The website washhumane.org serves as the central resource and provides directions on what to do if you have lost or found a pet. Time is important. Getting the word out quickly is a major factor in turning the story of your lost pet into a happy tale of reunion.
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You Let the Dogs Out by Karen Cohen
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t’s 8 a.m. and I am standing at a stoplight on Ninth and Massachusetts. Cars are backed up on both sides of the street, and I think, “Glad I’m not driving.” I stop and smell all the roses as I stroll avenues and notice that every door on East Capitol Street is a different color. How lovely. Flowers of every kind and hue are spilling over the black wrought-iron fences. Keys in hand, I unlock the door to a house whose owners I don’t know personally. Their four-legged critter greets me, “I’ve been waiting for you, let’s go!” I grab a few doggie bags, leash up, and head back outside. Perhaps you have seen me traversing the blocks with one, two, three, or maybe four dogs. I am a dog walker. Yes, I am paid to frequent streets and parks with Zoey and her hairy friends. Exercise, fresh air, and socialization are exchanged for pay. It’s a
win-win situation! Grace Steckler, owner of Saving Grace Pet Care, agrees that walking dogs gives you plenty of outdoor exercise. “It has made my life well balanced. Dogs are great companions. On my best days I cannot believe I get paid to do this.” Having run her dog walking/boarding/daycare business on the Hill since 2000, Steckler notes, “Capitol Hill is a perfect mix of dense population yet low-rise housing, tightly packed and close together with wonderful green spaces everywhere.” Lined with shade trees and fairly flat streets, it’s perfect for both dogs and walkers. Steckler employs as many as 50 walkers and has franchises in NoMa and Hill East neighborhoods. Rindy O’Brien, a dog walker and Capitol Hill resident for more than three decades, says, “I love getting to know new folks in the neighborhood through the dogs. With all the new apartment buildings and condos, I am exploring a part of Capitol Hill in a way few folks get to.” Rindy O’Brien with Abbey and Lola. Paul Weiss, who has been walking dogs for six years, adds, Photo: Karen Cohen “The best part of this job is being outside. You improve your health and stay fit. You aren’t stuck inside a cubicle.” Weiss used Hawkins says that the job is extra into work in a busy New York office and now states he would never come for at-home moms who work partgo back. “Every day is different. Some days you see a perfect sunset time while the kids are at school, peowith a quiet companion at your side and say, Wow.” ple working on academic degrees, retired Adults of all ages, part-time or full-time, disclose the comfolks, or real estate agents – anyone who mon factor of dog walkers – a love for animals. Likewise for the has a flexible schedule. The money can canines, all breeds, colors, petite and grande, introverted or exbe lucrative depending on the amount troverted, crave human affection. Another walker, a retiree, says, of time invested and the number of dogs “One dog I walk every day had some minor surgery on his leg. walked. Average take-home pay for walkRather than walk, we sat out on the lawn and relaxed together. ers is $7.50-14.00 per half-hour. Those who He rolled over and I rubbed his tummy. Dogs show their affecoperate as contract workers don’t get health tion and we become very attached. These are creatures I see insurance but can deduct business expensand spend time with every day.” es from their income tax. Self-reliance, self-motivation, honesty, and reliability are Dog walkers make their own schedshared traits of dog walkers, and let’s not forget something our ules, acting as their own boss with a backdear dogs are depositing outside. Their walker will have to pick up team. A retired teacher on the Hill it up or face a fine. If you gag at the sight and smell of you know works from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monwhat, this job isn’t for you. It goes with the territory. day-Friday, no weekends. Her daily itinerKim Hawkins, owner of Howl to the Chief retail pet store/ ary begins with wake up at 8, morning cofgrooming shop, recently added dog walking to the roster of serfee and fruit, The Washington Post, emails, vices and trained to become a Dogtec Certified Dog Walker. It 45 minutes of yoga stretches, face washing made perfect sense since she holds pet adoptions every weekand application of sunscreen, donning of end outside her shop on Barracks Row. Customers who adopt sneakers and sweat pants, and finally out or foster dogs need their dogs walked if they aren’t home daily to the streets. or while on vacation. Hawkins hires walkers who have dog exNo running, just walking. The reperience. “Handling and being comfortable with multiple dogs tired teacher confides, “Some dogs walk Karen Cohen and Max walking in Capitol Hill. and being able to walk for at least 20 minutes straight is manbest with a pack. Some rather walk alone. Photo: Tim Cohen datory,” she explains.
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We get to know their personalities.” Backpack essentials consist of a bottle of water, paper towels, hand wipes or hand sanitizer, sunglasses, sunblock, hat, comfortable shoes, watch, cell phone, and extra doggie bags. And dog walers should always keep dogs on a leash. The District of Columbia’s Municipal Regulations 900.3 state, “No person owning, keeping, or having custody of a dog in the District shall permit the dog to be on any public space in the District, other than a dog park, unless the dog is firmly secured by a substantial leash. The leash shall be held by a person capable of managing the dog.” Offenders can be fined. Safety for both the dogs and the walkers is crucial to success. Dogs can’t just be fed and left alone. It’s a 24/7 responsibility. They crave socialization because they are pack animals and can learn to look up to you as their leader. If a dog is misbehaving, look at its body language. Chances are the dog is stuck in the house for hours alone and has pent-up energy. When taken for a walk, dogs usually calm down after a few minutes of exercise. What’s crucial to this job? Good health, good walking shoes, a flexible attitude, and a fully charged cell phone. Most scheduling is handled online and linked to your cell phone. There are easy-to-navigate apps that companies use to download, view, and check off each job as completed. Reputable firms require background checks, personal references, and work history. Some firms screen their canine clients prior to scheduling to be certain that walking in packs without pulling, attacking, or biting is not an issue. In addition to walkers, groomers, and vets, some pet owners hire a dog trainer as part of their support team. Bonny King-Taylor, the Doggy Lama, based near Eastern Market since
Saving Grace Services is accepting new clients for dog walking, pet boarding, medication visits, and home checks at www.savinggraceservices.com. Call 202-544-9247 for details or email info@savinggraceservices.com. Howl to the Chief is at 733 Eighth St. SE, 202-544-8710, www.howltothechief.com. For the Doggy Lama see www.thedoggylama.com. Call Bonny King-Taylor at 866-821-9386 for details or email bonny@thedoggylama.com.
2010, came to pet coaching while watching people with their pets. A life coach and behavioral counselor, she teaches positive reinforcement and humane techniques. I met with Taylor on Eighth Street. Walking behind a couple, she noticed they were struggling with an energetic dog going in the opposite direction. He pulled and tugged at the leash as the owners tried to engage him in a fun stroll down Barracks Row. When we stopped at a crosswalk behind them, Taylor bent down to say hello to the dog and politely introduced herself. She asked the owners if they wanted a few tips on walking without tugging. They said, “Yes! We love our dog, but it’s our first time owning one and we just don’t know what to do.” Taylor reassured them with some quick, effective tips and her business card. Her words of wisdom: “If we don’t help our dogs to be good by using the three P’s: patience, pride and practice, the dogs exhibit behavior that isn’t just annoying to other people and dogs, but is behavior that actually puts the dogs in danger.” She went on: “Dogs are meant to sleep 17 hours a day. If they have constant visual and audible stimulation, they don’t relax and hence become anxious.” Think of dogs you see at front windows that are barking, yelping, and jumping at people passing by. Overstimulation. Many dog-walking companies train their walkers. Reputable firms don’t just hand out a set of keys, an address, and a directive to go walk Rover. Trained walkers learn the silent ballet of avoidance when on the street, constantly scanning in front and to the side to see who and what is approaching. “Dog to the left at the light. I’ll turn right.” Or baby stroller approaching, “Tighten up on the leash and wait on the side while they pass by.” Chatting pedestrians who want to pet little Lucy are politely told, “We are walking and have a tight schedule.” As a guardian, walkers are watching their dogs at all times. Some companies forbid cell phone usage while walking their clients. Being alert and aware of surroundings is crucial to a good walk. What can ruin a dog walker’s serene outing? Snow, rain, heat, and maybe gloom of night. But nothing can keep dog walkers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds. u
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Heartworm prevention is only for dogs that go outside. Mosquitoes transmit heartworm disease. It has been shown that being indoors in mosquito areas offers little protection against being bitten. Therefore it is imperative that all dogs be on a preventive. Treating heartworm is much more difficult and expensive than simply giving a preventive once per month. This is a discussion we are always happy to have with you.
Dogs in a car will be OK if you crack the windows. Temperatures in a car can rapidly rise and kill a dog. Within only a few minutes a car’s temperature can rise to over 130 degrees, and the little openings left in the windows will not provide relief from the heat. Even on relatively cooler days the temperature can be beyond what is safe for a dog. Simple rule: unless it is quite cool, don’t leave your dog in the car, even for a brief time.
Dogs are colorblind. Their vision is not quite as acute as ours, but they are not completely colorblind. Dogs can see some colors, including blues, yellows, many shades of gray, and also green.
The District Vet: Common Dog Myths Debunked by Dr. Dan Teich
Female dogs should have a litter before being spayed. Wrong. This myth has led to so many unwanted dogs and so many deaths in animal shelters. There is no evidence that having a litter conveys any health benefits to a female dog. In fact the opposite may be true. We do know that spaying dogs leads to a more controlled pet population, preventing many deaths.
You can’t teach an old dog new tricks. One of the oldest dog myths and one that has never been true. Like you and I, dogs never stop learning. You can readily teach an old dog a new trick. It may take a bit longer, but definitely work on teaching your old dog a new trick. Mental stimulation helps keep brains young and has definite health benefits.
A dry nose means the dog is sick. A dog’s nose may not always be moist and cool. And a wet nose may not always indicate health. It’s simply not a good sign of health. A runny nose may mean your dog has a respiratory infection. Look at all signs the dog is displaying. If happy but showing a dryish nose, your dog is most likely healthy.
A wagging tail indicates happiness. Not all the time. Many happy dogs do wag their tail, but so do nervous dogs as well. One must read the total body language of a dog. Look for raised hair on the back, pinned-back ears, and other signs of nervousness and aggression. Don’t assume that a wagging tail means the dog is happy.
Garlic can be used to prevent fleas. Marginally. The problem with garlic is that it really does not work (except against vampires) and may not be safe for dogs. At certain doses it can cause damage to red blood cells and other problems. And again, it does not work well either. Stick to a good, vet-approved flea/tick preventive. We are happy to walk you through what works best.
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Dogs and mail carriers are natural enemies. Well, not exactly. The mail carrier comes to the house unexpectedly and the dog barks, telling the mail carrier, “Hey, this is my place, beware!” The letter carrier always leaves as it is their job to move to the next mailbox. Your dog sees this as a reward. I barked and he/she left. It’s positive reinforcement every time. To change things up, if you have a friendly dog that will never be aggressive, introduce him or her to the mail carrier. Use treats. It will blow your dog’s mind. Hill resident Dan Teich, DVM, practices at District Veterinary Hospital, 3748 10th St. NE, www.districtvet.com. u
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Bulletin Board Fort Dupont Ice Arena Reopens for Public Skating Fort Dupont Ice Arena reopens for Public Skating on July 12, 15, 25, 26, 27, 28 and 29 from 6 to 8 PM; on July 16, 23 and 30 from 1 to 3 PM; on July 17, 24 and 31 from 2:30 to 4:30 PM. Fort Dupont Ice Arena is at 3779 Ely Pl. SE. 202-584-5007. fdia.org.
Library Tango Practica On Saturday, July 23, 2:30 p.m., learn and practice the Argentine Tango with Bahman Aryana of Rendezvous Tango. Classes are held at the Southwest Neighborhood Library on the third Saturday of each month. On the other weeks, classes are held at the MLK Library. All levels welcome. Southwest Neighborhood Library, 900 Wesley Pl. SW. 202-724-4752. dclibrary.org/southwest.
On-Camera Television and Film Intensive In this acting workshop, actors will have the opportunity to showcase a television or film scene of their choice (two to three pages). Based on their work, the judges (an industry panel) will do an evaluation and give feedback on if they think the actor is ready for New York. The workshop will take place on Saturday, July 23, at CHAW, 545 Seventh St. SE. More information on pricing and registration is available by calling the Capital Hill Arts Workshop at 202-547-6839. chaw.org.
CHAW’s Annual Paint Bucket Campaign The Capital Hill Arts Workshop’s Annual Paint Bucket Campaign for their tuition assistance program ends July 8. This year, their goal is to raise $70,000 in 70 days. CHAW has never turned a student away for inability to pay for an arts class. For more information on the Paint Bucket
Campaign and to donate, visit chaw.org/donate or call CHAW at 202-547-6839.
Burlesque at Mr. Henry’s Second Sunday Speakeasy Burlesque Night at Mr. Henry’s, on the second Sunday of the month, is presented by Blanche Boudoir, with the doors opening at 6 p.m. and the show beginning at 7:30 p.m. The Second Sunday Speakeasy is upstairs. The production is for ages 18, up. Henry’s Upstairs, 601 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. 202-546-8412.mrhenrysdc.com.
Learn The Secrets of Fiction Writing The Hill Center in partnership with the Writers’ Center is offering classes in authoring fiction. Whether one is interested in creating a short story or novel, comedy or tragedy, mystery, suspense, adventure, “or to create out of the materials of the human spirit something which did not exist before,” certain elements of story writing are universal. Examine character, plot, point of view, voice, pacing, description, dialog and setting. The basic format of the classes will be a workshop, but they also include exercises and an occasional reading. Participants should have experience with fiction
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AWS Christens New Boat The Anacostia Watershed Society (AWS), joined by executives from Bloomberg and members of the Leadership Greater Washington Class of 2016, christened and placed into service The Lotus Bloom, a 27 foot Carolina skiff that will provide tours of the Anacostia River, from Yards Park all the way up to the Bladensburg Waterfront Park. In place a champagne bottle, the Lotus Bloom was christened with beer from Bluejacket Brewery, (bluejacketdc.com) a local microbrewery located on the banks of the Anacostia River. The bottles were then recycled. The Lotus Bloom is a gift to the Anacostia Watershed Society from Bloomberg Philanthropies and Bloomberg LP. Bloomberg, a major sponsor of the Anacostia River Festival and the 11th Street Bridge Park, has partnered with AWS on local clean-ups along the Anacostia while Bloomberg Philanthropies’ environment
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Lincoln Park Solar Co-op Homeowners in the Lincoln Park neighborhood have formed a solar co-op. Co-op members will use their group buying power to get a discounted price for solar panels. Based on the same principle as buying in bulk, co-op members purchase solar systems together to save money and share knowledge. The coop uses a competitive bidding process to select a single company that will install systems on all of the participating homes. Each participant signs his or her own contract with the installer, but everyone gets the bulk discount. By going solar as a group, participants can save up to 20 percent. Read more at dcsun.org/lincoln-park. program works to drive measurable, local action on climate change and sustainability around the world.
Volunteer to Teach English The Washington English Center provides daytime, evening, and weekend classes in English as a Second Language (ESL) to adult immigrants. Additionally, it offers its students computer and job-preparation skills. Located near Dupont Circle, WEC has become “home” to many immigrants streaming into our region. Interested in teaching? Call 202-387-0023. The Washington English Center is at 2200 California St. NW. Read more at washingtonenglish.org.
Start A Small Business Interested in starting a small business in the District? The Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs has partnered with DC Public Library to educate prospective business owners on how to start a new business. On Monday, July 18, 6:30 p.m., come and learn about: Business Licensing; Corporate Registration; Certificates of Occupancy; and Home Occupancy Permits. Southeast Neighborhood Library, 403 Seventh St. SE. 202-698-3377. dclibrary.org/southeast.
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The DC Taxicab Commission has announced a pilot program in partnership with online ordering platform delivery.com to offer consumers expanded access to on-demand delivery of food, laundry, and other goods and services. The soft launch of the program will initially focus on lunchhour food delivery in select areas. The pilot will then expand to include more merchants and a broader range of service hours and coverage. To get the service, simply open the delivery. com mobile app or go to their website and place an order from a participating restaurant. Behind the scenes, the meal is prepared while the closest available driver is dispatched to fulfill the delivery. This seamless transaction is made possible by the technology integration between the systems of the DC taxis and delivery.com.
New Affordable Housing on H Street The H Street Community Development Corporation and the Edmondson and Gallagher Property Services, two District-area entities focused on economic development in the District, have opened the Barrow Milestone Residential at 2321 Fourth St. NE. The property, a formerly vacant site, is a five-story, transit-oriented mixed-use development with 116 affordable rental apartments and 5,000 square feet of retail space on the first floor. For more information, visit 23214thstreet.com.
Community Zika Briefings On Saturday, July 16, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., there will be Department of Health Zika Virus Community Events in all eight wards. Free educational materials and Zika virus prevention kits (insect repellent, mosquito dunks and condoms) will be provided. There will also be on-site
teams to share information on how to protect yourself and others from mosquito bites. There will be Emergency Preparedness Backpacks to first 50 households at each location. The Ward 6 meeting will be held at King Greenleaf Recreation Center, 201 N St. SW. Questions, contact the DOH Animal Services Program at 202-4425833 or mosquito.info@dc.gov.
22 Public Access Sites in Chesapeake Bay Region The Chesapeake Bay Program has announced the opening of 22 boat ramps, fishing piers and other sites that grant public access to creeks, streams and rivers in the region. Virginia opened 10 sites along eight waterways; Pennsylvania opened six sites along the Susquehanna River; Maryland opened five sites along three waterways; and the District of Columbia opened one site along the Anacostia River. There are now 1,247 public access sites in the watershed for boating, fishing, swimming and other recreational activities. In celebration of its 100th anniversary, the National Park Service — a Chesapeake Bay Program partner — encourages people to visit parks of all kinds to connect with history and culture and enjoy the natural world.
SafeTrack Help DC’s plan to deal with SafeTrack includes expanded rush hour parking restrictions, re-timing traffic signals, deployment of additional traffic control officers and discounted fares on Capital Bikeshare. It also includes the formation of a citywide Traffic Operations and Control Center, increased Roadway Operations Patrol staffing during rush hours, and expanded use of variable message boards to alert motorists to Safetrack changes. DDOT will provide additional staging areas for taxi cabs and carpooling. The District is also explor-
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Shaw Wins Great American Main Street Award The National Trust for Historic Preservation chose Shaw Main Streets for the exemplary manner in which the organization has led the Washington, DC, neighborhood’s revitalization and historic preservation efforts. “By actively involving its multicultural community, cultivating tech businesses, and supporting the arts, since its founding in 2003 Shaw Main Streets has reduced the retail vacancy rate from 20 percent to 1 percent, helped over 200 new businesses open, and attracted approximately $3 billion in private and public investment. Under Shaw Main Streets’ leadership, Shaw has earned nationwide attention as a fast-rising arts, cultural and dining destination while maintaining affordability and ties to its proud past as an African-American entertainment district.” Highlights of Shaw Main Street’s efforts and advocacy include the restoration of the Howard Theatre, once the largest venue in Washington’s segregation-era “Black Broadway,” the creation of flexible work space for 400 startup businesses in the adaptivelyreused former Wonder Bread factory, incorporation of the restored
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Rescheduled AC/DC Rock or Bust World Tour at Verizon Center in Fall The rescheduled AC/DC Rock or Bust World Tour will be at the Verizon Center on Sept. 17. Original tickets will be honored. Refunds are available at point of purchase.
DC DMV Lifts Appointment Requirement to Obtain a Limited Purpose Credential District residents who want to obtain a Limited Purpose driver license or identification card will no longer be required to make an appointment as part of the application process. Effective Aug. 2, 2016, the District of Columbia Department of Motor Vehicles will accept walk-ins Wednesday through Saturday for those applying for a Limited Purpose Credential. Tuesdays will be by appointment only. For a Limited Purpose credential, residents must provide proof of identity, two proofs of current DC residency; two proofs of six-month DC residency, and Social Security ineligibility. dmv.dc.gov.
Mental Health Help for DC Residents District residents seeking immediate or ongoing mental-health care for themselves or a family member can speak with a certified behavioral health care provider by contacting the Access HelpLine at 1-888-793-4357.
SafeTrack Emergency Parking Restrictions Begun DDOT has extended morning and evening rush hours by 30 minutes Monday through Friday on certain bus priority corridors. On these streets, morning rush will begin at 7 a.m. and continue until 10 a.m. The evening rush will run from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. To accommodate the extend-
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ed rush hours, emergency parking restrictions will also be extended and enforced. Temporary signs notify motorists of the emergency parking restrictions. DDOT will implement similar measures for each phase of repairs being conducted by WMATA over the next year. DDOT encourages commuters to consider other transit options or carpooling during the SafeTrack repair work.
Mount Vernon to Open New Exhibition George Washington’s Mount Vernon estate is taking a significant step to share new knowledge about the lives of the enslaved people who lived and worked there by mounting a ground-breaking exhibition. Opening Oct. 1, 2016, Lives Bound
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Grant program to provide start-up funding for community-oriented projects that improve storm water management in the District. Applicants were challenged to propose innovative initiatives from green infrastructure to awareness-raising projects like art installations. The program requires applicants to be physically located in the District. Nonprofits, faith-based organizations, government agencies, educational institutions and small businesses were eligible to apply for up to $20,000. The 2016 RiverSmart Innovation grantees and projects are: DC Wheel Productions, Inc./DBA: Dance Place for 8th Street Arts Park Native GarPhoto: Byron Schwind dens, $20,000; Landscape Architecture Foundation for RiverSmart Members of the U7 Girls Blue Team girls’ team Homes Rain Garden Evaluation, pose with their medals after their last game. The team had a suc$19,990; Forest Hills Neighborcessful and rainy spring season. From left to right: Eden Reju, hood Alliance for Broad Branch Audrey Contardo, Ofelia Schwind, Kate Dikland-Clement, Lu& LLinneanStream Restoration ciana Frank, Zsuzsa Teleki. and Education Project, $19,650; George Washington University permits at construction staging areas are available for for GroW Garden Rainwater Catchment System, viewing online. DDOT is publishing this informa$5,900; Endangered Species Coalition for Rock tion in an open data format through the TransporCreek Songbirds, $18,500; Anacostia Watershed tation Online Permitting System (TOPS). Through Society for Saving our Native Grasslands (SONG), TOPS, residents are now able to download TCPs $13,000; Bona Terra LLC for Sousa Middle School and any permit issued by DDOT. To view TCPs for Rain Garden and Sculpture, $20,000; Living Classconstruction staging events, users must search for rooms of the National Capital Region for Watershed occupancy permits. The TCPs outline the portions Watchers, $20,000; and University of the District of of roadways, sidewalks, bike lanes and other types Columbia for East Capitol Urban Farm GZEP Edof public infrastructure that will be temporarily ocucation and Green Roof Project, $19,460. cupied or altered as part of an approved occupancy permit. The basic objective for each TCP is to perMobile Farmers’ Market mit the contractor to work within the public right of way efficiently and effectively while maintaining a Adds Asian Produce safe, uniform flow of traffic. Searches for construcThe Mayor’s Office on Asian and Pacific Islandtion and occupancy permits can be performed on er Affairs is partnering with the Arcadia Mobile permits that are up to six months old. Additionally, Market to provide residents in the DC Chinatown unlike some TOPS features, one does not have be a area with more affordable high-quality Asian proregistered user to perform a permit search. For more duce from local farms. The Arcadia Mobile Marinformation, visit tops.ddot.dc.gov. ket has added an additional stop in Chinatown in front of the Wah Luck House, 800 Sixth St. NW, and will sell fresh locally grown fruits, vegetables, “RiverSmart Innovation” meats, eggs and other Asian produce to residents Grant Winners on every Wednesday, 10 a.m. to noon. Adding the Earlier this year, the Department of Energy and additional Mobile Market stop in Chinatown will Environment launched the RiverSmart Innovation
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help solve a major issue in Chinatown: residents’ need for affordable Asian produce. Chinatown residents currently lack access to an Asian grocer in the city and many of them have to travel to Virginia and Maryland to shop for Asian grocery. Arcadia is also recruiting Chinese and English bi-lingual volunteers to help out on each Wednesday. Visit apia.dc.gov or arcadiafood.org.
First Public Display of 1986 Immigration Act The 1986 Immigration Act, which was signed into law by President Ronald Reagan in November 1986, is on display at President Lincoln’s Cottage through Dec. 1 2016. During its stay, the Immigration Act will reside next to President Lincoln’s Cottage’s special exhibit, “American by Belief,” which presents American immigration policy during the Lincoln era as well as contemporary stories from recent immigrants to the United States. Although best known for leading the United States through the Civil War and helping end legal slavery, President Lincoln had a tremendous impact on America’s immigration policy. On July 4, 1864, Lincoln moved to the Cottage for his final summer in residence. That same day, he signed into law An Act to Encourage Immigration, the first comprehensive immigration law in American history.
Shakespeare Theatre’s Annual Free For All The Shakespeare Theatre Company’s Free For All is a much-loved Washington tradition, offering free performances of a Shakespearean classic to the general public each summer. This year, The Tempest by William Shakespeare, will be at Sidney Harman Hall, Aug. 16 to 28. Started in 1991 to bring free Shakespeare to new and diverse audiences in the Washington metropolitan area, the Free For All presented Shakespeare under the stars at the Carter Barron Amphitheater. In an effort to make Shakespeare completely accessible for all residents of the area, the Free For All was brought to downtown DC in 2009 and now resides at the Shakespeare Theatre Company’s Sidney Harman Hall. To date, the Free For All has reached more than 662,000 area residents and counting. shakespearetheatre.org.
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Kingman Island Festival Embraces Zero Waste The District’s first special event to pursue a goal of zero waste yielded positive results. The April 30, 2016 Kingman Island Bluegrass and Folk Festival, the largest local music festival in the National Capital Region, attracted more than 12,000 fans who followed the guidelines to dispose of their food waste, trash and recyclables. Their efforts led to a 50 percent diversion rate, which now is the baseline against which future special events will be compared. DC is required to develop a zero waste plan as a requirement of the Sustainable Solid Waste Management Amendment Act of 2014. The Act defines the target of the zero waste plan as 80 percent diversion from waste-to-
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Democratic Primary Upends Wilson Building by Jonetta Rose Barras
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he mayor never had seven votes down here, anyway,” said Ward 2 Councilmember Jack Evans during a recent interview about the effect of the Democratic primary. Three of Mayor Muriel Bowser’s allies – Vincent Orange (At-large) Yvette Alexander (Ward 7), and LaRuby May (Ward 8) – failed to be renominated. That has prompted some pundits to assert the departure of those legislators spells trouble for the mayor as she attempts to secure votes in the 13-member legislature to advance her administration’s agenda. That conclusion ignores the reality that the executive’s path was never smooth. “She’s not warm and fuzzy. She’s aloof and has a bit of a mean streak. She has a [Mayor Adrian M] Fenty personality,” said one observer who requested anonymity. Bowser’s political disorder coupled with coun-
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cil Chairman Phil Mendelson’s developing skills resulted in the mayor’s racking up significant losses long before the June 14 primary. The biggest slapdown may have come just days before the election, when the legislature approved an alternative plan to build and locate family homeless shelters throughout the city. Bowser was so frustrated by their action, she splattered Mendelson with an expletive. Interestingly, the vote was unanimous; even her allies weren’t in her corner. The mayor’s vote-whipping talents are not the point. The ability of the leader of the legislative branch is far more important. After all, that’s where all the action will take place. “The council is [now] even more inexperienced and frankly kind of rudderless,” said Evans, who has had disagreements with the chairman, particularly over committee structure. The Ward 2 legislator is
one of two politicians left standing from that so-called Bowser Caucus. The other person, Ward 4’s Brandon Todd, won his reelection battle, earning 8,145 votes over his nearest competitor, Leon T. Andrews, who won 6,738 votes, according to the uncertified results published by the DC Board of Elections. Evans’ assessment may elicit criticism. But as At-large Councilmember Elissa Silverman astutely noted, “The burden is on Mendelson.” The chairman’s political future could rise or fall based on how he deals with this new council, which includes at one person who has been a former legislator, former council chairman, and former mayor.
Herding Cats “My job is to find consensus whenever possible. That has been the challenge forever,” said Mendelson, noting there have always been new members. Of course, he’s right. In 2012 the council seemed the paragon of political instability. Three legislators, including the chairman, pleaded guilty to federal felony charges and were forced to leave office. Mendelson was chosen by his colleagues as temporary chairman and subsequently won a special election. That same year Ward 5’s Kenyan McDuffie arrived on the council. In 2014 Ward 1’s Brianne Nadeau, Ward 6’s Charles Allen, and at-large member Elissa Silverman came on board. Last year LaRuby May and Todd each won special elections. As an example of the effect of council changes on District communities, consider that in the past two years Ward 8, one of the most depressed areas of the city, will have had three different leaders: Marion F. Barry, who died in 2014; May, who took over in 2015; and Trayon White, who unseated May last month. Mendelson called the level of experience for new members “typical.” Neither Silverman nor Allen held elective office before. But Silverman, a former journalist and public policy analyst, knew the government like the back of her hand. Allen was chief of staff to former Councilmember Tommy Wells. Similarly, Todd worked in various positions in Bowser’s council office. Robert White, who beat Orange, 38,790 to 36,985 votes, worked for DC Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton. Trayon White, who pushed out May, winning 4,272 votes to her 3,584, served for a time as the member of the DC State Board of Education representing Ward 8, a post he later resigned.
votes to pass the latter two issues.) Some of that agenda may be music to Mendelson’s ears, although he has pushed against removing the council from contract approval and lately he has shown signs of becoming more fiscally cautious. He may get some help in the financial arena from Gray, who, during his mayoral tenure was a tad frugal.
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“With Vince and Trayon, I think we [will start] to see a more vigorously engaged independent council, which is a good thing. We don’t want a rubber stamp legislature,” said civic leader Terry Lynch. “I don’t think I have a more independent council. The council has always been independent of me,” Mendelson disagreed. Over the past year, however, there have been signs of a more cohesive council, held together by the chairman’s increasing ability to herd his cats.
New Math That could get easier, according to political insiders. “When people talk about fresh start, they don’t just mean new faces. DC is moving away from the type of politics Orange had been engaged in,” said Melik Abdul, a Ward 8 political activist. “It’s not just Robert [White’s] youth that appealed to people, it’s also his approach.” Silverman has concluded that the same progressive movement that was behind her election victory was behind White’s win. White defeated Orange in Wards 1, 2, 3, and 6. The pouncing came despite the fact that Orange received The Washington Post’s endorsement. “The city is changing,” said Silverman. “The issues that voters care about are different. A lot of younger, affluent residents, both black and white, care about progressive policies.” DC progressives have supported tax reform that would force wealthy residents to pay more. They have advocated for more low-cost housing. They have pushed for better schools and more generous benefits for welfare recipients. They also have voiced support for a $15 minimum wage. They have sought campaign finance reform and removal of the council from the contract approval process. (With the arrival of Robert White there may be enough
“I think Gray is a very interesting factor in the new council,” said Silverman. Gray had a good turn as chairman; many people believe he made a mistake running for mayor. His level of knowledge means he could quickly dominate the council conversation. “He’s experienced. He’s wise and he has a lot to offer,” said Ward 3 Councilmember Mary Cheh. Public disclosure of the illegal 2010 shadow campaign prompted Cheh and other legislators to call for then-Mayor Gray’s resignation. After the Office of the US Attorney General dropped the investigation last year, Cheh, like others in the city, suggested she may have judged too quickly. Abdul remarked, “In a perfect world if Vince Gray is able to mentor Trayon White, providing assistance to help him grow from community activist to legislator, they could be a power, a force for East of the River.” Some people have worried aloud that Gray may strike out against Bowser and council members. But
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during an appearance on WAMU-FM radio, he said, “I am there to get the Ward 7 agenda done. I’m not there to engage in any contentious relationship.” That pledge of cooperation may be tested as Mendelson considers who will chair a committee. In 2015 he refused to assign one to any new members. That, said some Wilson Building sources, has created a problem for the chairman. “How can he give a committee to Vince Gray and not the others? Where do you start drawing the line?” asked one government employee. “I may have a philosophy about chairmanships,” said Mendelson. “But in practice I talk with members around the end of the year.” He said he would be guided by those conversations in making decisions about the committee structure. “The chairman has a lot of power,” noted Silverman, adding that she would give a committee to Gray. “It’s sign of respect.” When Barry was elected initially as the Ward 8 council representative after serving as mayor, thenChairman Linda Cropp gave him a subcommittee. If Mendelson chose to do the same that could give Gray the kind of citywide platform he would need, if as some have predicted he runs for mayor again. Gray wouldn’t be the only elected official whose ambition would be on full display. The 2018 election season likely will begin as soon as new council members are sworn-in. The mayor, council chairman, and seats of six other legislators will be up for grabs. Everyone is expecting lethal levels of pontificating and pandering. There has been talk that Council Chairman Pro Tempore Kenyan McDuffie may consider running for mayor. Evans said earlier this year he might run for council chairman. But running against Mendelson is more than a notion. Based on past election returns, he may be the second most popular locally elected official. In the 2014 primary he received 69,138 votes; the only person to receive more than that was DC Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton (87,247). That trend continued in the general election. Mendelson brought in 138,066 votes. Bowser received only 96,666. The numbers underscore why Mendelson may have even more to lose than Bowser in this new political reality that includes the arrival at the council of an unrepentant former mayor. Jonetta Rose Barras is a Washington, DC-based writer and author. Read more of her thoughts on DC politics at www.jonettarosebarras.com. u
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The Numbers
Inclusionary Zoning Has Untapped Potential to Expand Affordable Housing in DC by Claire Zippel
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t’s impossible to miss the construction cranes that dot the District and seem to spring up everywhere you look. Most of them are building housing to meet the demands from a growing population. New housing construction in the District is the highest it’s been in 25 years and will create over 16,000 new apartments. Unfortunately most of them will be high-end rentals – out of reach of the growing number of DC families struggling with rising housing costs. DC’s private market simply isn’t producing apartments that moderate- or low-income families can afford. The good news is that the District has a program – called inclusionary zoning – to harness market-rate housing production to create affordable housing. The bad news is that, as currently designed, inclusionary zoning tends to create housing for people who actually don’t need much help finding affordable housing. That’s why it is important to take steps – now – to strengthen inclusionary zoning so that it produces new homes for the residents most in need.
How to Create Affordable Housing without Tax Dollars? Inclusionary zoning, also known as IZ, has created over 900 below-market homes throughout the District over the past few years. Here’s how the program works. Developers are allowed to build residential units larger than zoning rules normally allow. That is a financial gain to them. In return, a share of the building’s apartments or condos must be rented or sold for more affordable prices. The value of the added density covers the cost of making some units affordable. It’s a program with lots of potential. Because IZ works wherever new development happens, it can create affordable housing in neighborhoods otherwise out of reach to low-income residents, where access to public transportation, good schools, retail amenities, and job opportunities are likely to be best (See Fig-
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ure). Research shows that when low-income families have access to such neighborhoods, their lives improve: better health, lifetime earnings, and family stability. So not only does IZ help create affordable housing in economically diverse neighborhoods, it also improves economic mobility – all without requiring tax dollars.
IZ Is Not Helping Families Who Need It Most But this potential has so far been untapped. DC’s IZ program now mostly creates housing that’s too expensive for those who need it. Most IZ homes rent for over $1,600 a month for a one-bedroom – close to market-rate prices in most neighborhoods, and affordable only to households with incomes close to $80,000 for a family of three. Yet most families at this income level, while not wealthy, are not facing severe housing affordability problems. The DC families most likely to struggle to afford housing are at lower incomes. That’s why a group of affordable housing advocates and supporters (including the DC Fiscal Policy Institute) asked the Zoning Commission to strengthen the IZ program. We recommended that future IZ rentals should be set aside for residents with incomes below $59,000 for a family of three, and priced at a level those families can afford, about $1,100 a month. Real estate developers and Mayor Bowser have opposed making the changes – despite
the fact that economic analysis from the Bowser administration shows IZ hasn’t hurt DC’s real estate market. In fact, IZ has made some projects more profitable because of the extra housing it allows developers to build. That added value should go to help more DC residents in need of affordable homes, instead of to developers’ bottom lines. We can make IZ homes more affordable without hampering new development in DC – the numbers show real estate projects will pencil out under our proposal too. With tens of thousands of DC families struggling to pay the rent and get by, the city can’t afford to leave this important affordable housing tool sitting on the shelf. We hope the Zoning Commission will decide to adopt our proposed changes. If they do, the DC Council would likely join in support. The council passed a resolution last year calling for strengthening IZ’s affordability. Now is an opportune time to ensure IZ fulfills its potential. The cranes rising over the city should signal not only a booming real estate market, but new housing opportunities for low-income DC families as well. Claire Zippel is a policy associate at the DC Fiscal Policy Institute (www.dcfpi.org). DCFPI promotes budget and policy solutions to reduce poverty and inequality in the District of Columbia and to increase opportunities for residents to build a better future. u
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Unity Health Clinic on I Street SW will be rebuilt as part of the plan to construct a family homeless shelter. Photo: William Rich
by William Rich Family Shelter to Be Built at Unity Clinic Site The DC Council voted on May 31 to move the proposed Ward 6 community-based, shortterm family-housing location from a parcel adjacent to Blind Whino SW Arts Club at 700 Delaware Ave. SW to the Unity Health Clinic site at 850 Delaware Ave. SW. Since the Blind Whino site was privately owned, it would have required the District government to lease the shelter building, significantly raising the cost. During the council’s review of Mayor Bowser’s Homeward DC plan to close DC General by creating homeless shelters in each ward by 2018, all of the proposed privately owned sites, including that in Ward 6, were changed to District-owned parcels. For a time the proposed Ward 6 shelter was not going to be in Southwest at all. A site was identified at 200 K St. NW, but owing to legal issues Unity was selected instead.
Square 643 Back in 2003, Steve Tanner, the owner of 700 Delaware Ave. SW (Square 643), planned to transform the old Friendship Baptist Church building into office space and build condominiums on the adjacent land. The project received planned-unit-development approval over a decade ago but was delayed due to inaction on the redevelopment of Randall Junior High School across the street. (Coincidentally, a homeless shelter used to be located at Randall, but was closed in anticipation of the site’s redevelopment as a museum/residential project.) The developer came to an agreement with Blind Whino to convert the church into the nonprofit Blind Whino SW Arts Club, and a mural was painted on the building’s exterior. The club opened in 2013, but the residential portion of the original development was not built. Other temporary uses for the site included batting cages for a youth baseball league and a community garden. When the city initially selected 700 Delaware Ave. as the proposed site for a shelter this
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past winter, there was broad opposition by community members, especially residents of neighboring Capitol Park IV condos, who questioned the Bowser administration’s lack of transparency in selecting a privately owned site not close to transit or support services for homeless residents. Other community members also decried the decision, which would further concentrate poverty in the area near the Greenleaf Gardens public housing complex.
ANC Action Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 6D passed a resolution regarding Mayor Bowser’s Homeward DC plan in December 2015. At the time, the ANC did not know where in Ward 6 a proposed shelter would be built, but anticipated the possibility the selected location could be within ANC 6D. The resolution supported the need to build community-based, short-term family housing in each Ward of the city, but if ANC 6D was selected as the Ward 6 location, there were several criteria the commissioners listed in the resolution: • Private bedroom and bathroom areas for each family, with doors that close and lock. • Indoor and outdoor play space for children,
open after school on school days and longer hours when school is not in session. Such space should offer programming and be monitored by background-checked staff or volunteers (such as Homeless Children’s Playtime Project). • Accessibility for residents with disabilities. • Adequate transportation for children to attend school and parents to seek and attend work. • Excellent cleaning, security, and pest-control protocols, both inside and outside the building. • On-site classes (e.g. parenting, GED, job training, AA/NA, literacy) as well as referrals to outside providers. • Case managers and licensed social workers at an adequate ratio to connect families with resources and help them develop and reach individual goals. In addition the commissioners requested that a shelter in 6D should be constructed as a mixed-use building, and the operation of the facility should be of a higher quality than what exists at DC General. In response to the selection of Square 643 as a shelter in February 2016, ANC 6D passed an additional resolution in March expressing their pref-
erence for a publicly owned site with better access to public transit instead of 700 Delaware Ave. The resolution requested city investment in other community assets, including programming at Randall Community Center, a build-first commitment at Greenleaf Gardens, improvements at Unity Health Clinic, Jefferson Middle School, and Amidon-Bowen Elementary School, a crosswalk on the north side of the intersection of South Capitol and I streets, and the installation of a drinking fountain at Lansburgh Park. The commissioners also reiterated the criteria for what is needed in a shelter located within ANC 6D and indeed across the city. The decision to move the proposed shelter site to a publicly owned site at 850 Delaware Ave. SW satisfied some of the requirements in the ANC’s resolutions. Commissioner Stacy Cloyd, in an email dated May 31 to neighbors regarding the council’s vote, explained that 850 Delaware Ave. had several advantages over the Blind Whino site: “It is already owned by the District, saving taxpayers millions of dollars in lease payments. Since the District will own the shelter and the land on which it sits, the site can remain in service to the public much longer than a lease would have guaranteed. The space is bigger than what could be developed at Blind Whino, allowing for more flexibility in design.” According to a statement by Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen’s office, Unity Health Clinic will also be rebuilt as part of the deal to build a new shelter. “The 850 Delaware Avenue SW site was identified early on by the Southwest community as a possible alternative to the initial proposal at 700 Delaware Avenue, SW,” the statement noted. “In addition, this location has more favorable zoning and is large enough to accommodate up to 50 units of housing. Further, af-
ter constructive conversations with the Mayor and her team, the city has committed to replacing and rebuilding the community health center located at that site, and has also committed to protecting and preserving critical Greenleaf public housing through a Build First model of redevelopment as prioritized by the Southwest community.”
What About the Proposed Greenleaf Seniors Building at Unity? An initiative by the Near SE/SW Community Benefits Coordinating Council several months ago called for the Unity site to be used as a seniors’ housing/health complex, as a first step in redeveloping Greenleaf under a build-first model. As a result of the DC Council’s actions, a new District or federally owned parcel in Southwest would be used to implement build-first at Greenleaf. A preliminary plan (as reported in South by Southwest in May 2016) by the DC Housing Authority would construct an initial phase of 127 units under a build-first model on a District or federally owned parcel in Southwest. It would then replace the 38 townhomes on the block bounded by L, M, and Third streets and Delaware Avenue with a new seniors’ housing building. The families living in the townhomes would not be displaced; they would move into some of the units built at the 127-unit build-first building. The proposed shelter and new Unity Health Care Clinic at 750 Delaware Ave. are anticipated to be completed by fall 2018, in time for DC General to close before hypothermia season begins. William Rich is a blogger at Southwest … The Little Quadrant that Could (www.swtlqtc.com). u
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GREEN Ambassadors by Catherine Plume
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olar power for residences, apartments, and condos. Green buildings. Rain barrels and the forecast and mitigation strategies for likely climate-change impacts. These are just a few of the topics that DC’s advisory neighborhood commissions (ANCs) address. Now, thanks to a program offered by the DC Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE), commissioners will receive technical assistance on these complex issues through an Environmental Ambassador (AEA) program. The goal is to provide the tools for understanding and influencing environment-related strategies on development projects brought before the ANCs. Each commission has been asked to designate an ambassador for this training. An initial AEA meeting held in May focused on “Climate Ready DC,” the city’s climate adaptation plan and how ANCs and their constituents can comment on it. For the last two years DOEE has been working with a team of technical experts to assess the risks that climate change poses and identify potential solutions. In addition to briefing commissioners on the identified risks to the District’s infrastructure, public facilities, and neighborhoods, the team is seeking feedback on the recommended actions to build resilience. Feedback will be incorporated into a climate-change adaptation plan that DOEE will release for public comment this summer. Future trainings will include topics such as DOEE’s Stormwater Credit Trading Program, climatechange resilience, clean energy, DC’s Green Building Code, and green incentives offered by the DC government. The sessions will also give the commissioners an opportunity to learn about and provide feedback on new policies, plans, and programs under development. ANC commissioners need to be knowledgeable about a wide array of topics. As DC’s most local form of government, the ANCs have a tremendous amount of neighborhood responsibility and influence. Through the AEA program DOEE hopes that these trained ambassadors can be leaders on environmental and sustainability issues.
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The ambassadors will also be neighborhood advocates for the District’s Sustainable DC Plan (www.sustainabledc.org/), initiated under Mayor Vincent Gray’s administration and embraced by Mayor Bowser. The plan sets out ambitious but realistic goals to cut greenhouse gas emissions and improve the livelihoods of all District residents by 2032. DOEE Director Tommy Wells notes, “Having served as an ANC commissioner for three terms, I know you can be faced with complex problems and must make decisions with the best information you have. The goal of this program is to increase the commissions’ confidence and competence when development has an environmental impact.” Catherine Plume is a lifelong environmentalist, a 20-year DC resident, a writer, and a blogger for the DC Recycler, www.DCRecycler.blogspot. com; Twitter @DC_Recycler. u
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dvisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 6A Chair Phil Toomajian called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. at Miner Elementary School, 601 15th St. NE, with Commissioners Mike Soderman, Patrick Malone, Calvin Ward, Sondra Phillips-Gilbert, Matt Levy, and Stephanie Zimny in attendance. Omar Mahmud was unable to attend. The meeting began with a community presentation from Karima Holmes, director of the Office of Unified Communications (OUG). Holmes’ January appointment was confirmed in May. • Holmes recommends preparing for a possible emergency by visiting smart911.com. Residents can enter basic information about themselves and family members that will save time if they need to contact the police or fire departments. The system is keyed off the phone number of the caller. • Wait times on 311 are getting longer. Residents are encouraged to use alternate means of contact such as 311. dc.gov and seeClickFix.com. By the end of June it should be possible to text 311. • Quality assurance has recently been instituted; a sample of 911 calls is reviewed so that feedback and training can be provided – not just disciplinary action. • A transcription unit now maintains records of all 911 calls for a period of three years, and all 311 calls for 30 days. • Public group tours of the call center are available.
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Alcohol Beverage Licensing Actions The commissioners voted unanimously to support a stipulated endorsement for a request by Dangerously Delicious Pies (1339 H St. NE) to increase its seating capacity from 18 to 36. Commissioner Toomajian reported that the Alcohol Beverage Regulatory Agency (ABRA) has responded to the protest of Touche’s (1123 H St. NE) liquor license by imposing conditions intended to mitigate noise concerns. The roof deck will close earlier, and the establishment has been reminded that it may not have entertainment on the roof deck.
Transportation and Public Space Actions The Transportation and Public Space Committee had forwarded a recommendation that the ANC write a letter to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) asking that repairs to the Stadium Armory segment be completed before the beginning of the school year. However, that had already been incorporated into the plans thanks in large part to the support of Councilmember Charles Allen. No action was taken. The commissioners voted unanimously to request that the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) include a study of the 19th Street and Benning Road intersection, and a request for a crosswalk on the west side of this intersection, with the already planned study of 18th Street and Benning Road.
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Transportation & Public Space Committee - Monday July 18th 7pm at Capitol Hill Towers Community Room • 900 G St., NE J. Omar Mahmud - Co-Chair (594-9848) / Todd Sloves - Co-Chair
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M A R C H W I T H U S O N J U LY 4 T H Join the CHRS contingent in the Capitol Hill 4th of July Parade. Look for us under the overpass at 8th & I Streets, SE at 9:30 am. Be prepared to toss Mardi Gras beads into the crowd. P R E S E R V AT I O N C A F E N E E D S T O P I C S
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Economic Development and Zoning Actions An application for a special exception from use and lot occupancy requirements to convert a two-story, one-family dwelling into a three-unit apartment house at 1121 G St. NE (BZA 19300) received unanimous support, provided that the condominium bylaws specify private trash management at the rear and the developer makes best efforts to replicate the porch cover and extend it to the addition. The developers of 11 15th St. NE plan to renovate and expand the existing apartment house and requested a variance from the off-street parking requirements (BZA 19307). The recommendation of the Economic Development and Zoning Committee was that the ANC support the request on condition that residential parking-permit (RPP) restrictions are placed on two of the units. Abutting neighbors asked that the ANC offer to lift the RPP restrictions in exchange for concessions from the developer regarding the effect of construction on their own properties. However, the developer was not prepared to commit to specifics, and the importance of a consistent ANC policy on RPP was cited. The commissioners voted 6-0-1 (Levy abstaining) to approve the original recommendation. The commissioners voted unanimously to delay consideration of zoning relief at 1111 H St. NE (BZA 19308) until the July meeting. A shadow study indicates that the requested exceptions and variances would reduce sunlight by half for many adjacent residents. Neighbors and other community members attended the meeting and spoke out against the request, stating that the zoning relief would have a negative impact and would not provide a public benefit. Laura Gentile has resigned from the Economic Development and Zoning (ED&Z) Committee; Jake Joyce was confirmed as a new member.
Single-Member District Reports, Officer Reports, Other Announcements The commission will not meet at Miner Elementary School in July because the school will be closed. An alternative location, to be determined, will be posted on the calendar page of the ANC 6A website. Commissioner Toomajian reported a successful cleanup day at Sherwood Recreation Center. The Argonaut provided food for the event.
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Commissioner Soderman reported that the dialysis center in his single-member district (300 Eighth St. NE) has been sold, and the developer plans 42 condos. The community has many concerns including how the façade will fit with the Capitol Hill Historic District. All ANC positions are up for reelection. Persons interested in running for commissioner may pick up their nominating petitions to have their names placed on the ballot for the general election in November. The filing deadline is Aug. 10. ANC 6A has repeatedly expressed concerns about the issuance of DDOT’s regulations regarding the implementation of resident-only parking restrictions on residential streets. No additional requests for RPPs will be considered until the regulations have been issued. The regulations are now being evaluated at the Office of the Attorney General (OAG). The search for a new principal for Miner Elementary School is underway. The School Improvement Team at Maury Elementary School is not receiving the information needed regarding the planned renovation. The PTA at Ludlow Taylor Elementary School raised $40,000 at a recent fundraising auction – substantially more than at previous fundraising events. The Mayor’s Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs is sponsoring a series of events in Chinatown Park (bounded by Sixth Street, I Street, Fifth Street, and Massachusetts Avenue NW). Tai chi class is held every Thursday in July at 8 a.m., and yoga every Monday at 6:30 p.m. ANC 6A meets on the second Thursday of every month (except August) at Miner Elementary School. However, the July meeting will take place at an alternate location; check website for details.
The 6A committees meet at 7 p.m. on the following schedule: Alcohol Beverage and Licensing, third Tuesday of each month, Sherwood Recreation Center. Community Outreach, fourth Monday of each month, Maury Elementary School. Economic Development and Zoning, third Wednesday of each month, Sherwood Recreation Center. Transportation and Public Space, third Monday of every month, Capitol Hill Towers.
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ANC 6B Report by Jonathan Neeley Metro Closures on Capitol Hill The second phase of SafeTrack, Metro’s year-long plan to do major repairs all over the system, involves shutting down all rails and stations between Eastern Market and both the Benning Road (Blue and Silver lines) and Minnesota Avenue (Orange) stops, from mid-June through July 3. Throughout the closure, only the Orange and Silver lines are running west from Eastern Market; Blue Line trains will only operate between Arlington Cemetery and Franconia-Springfield. Shuttle buses are running between each Metro station (including Potomac Avenue and Stadium Armory, which are closed), and Metro is running some additional bus lines. For a detailed list of alternative transportation options see: www.wmata. com/rider_tools/metro_service_status/advisories. cfm?AID=5582. Among other SafeTrack closures that could affect Capitol Hill residents: the Yellow and Blue lines between Pentagon City and Reagan National Airport will close from July 12 to 18, and in October the Red Line between Fort Totten and NoMa-Gallaudet will close for three weeks.
DC’s Rail Plan In addition to Metro, the trains of CSX, VRE, MARC, Amtrak, and Norfolk Southern all run through DC. The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is developing a State Rail Plan to make DC’s rails safer and more secure, make it easier for the various agencies to plan and work together, and add rail capacity and economic opportunity. After a June 7 open house (whose documents can be viewed at www.dcrailplan.com/library), DDOT wrote that “initial feedback for the Plan is to strengthen the commitment to environmental sustainability as well as sentiments regarding pas-
senger rail capacity, regional coordination, and quality of life issues, among others.” Up next is for DDOT and its project team to finalize a draft and post it online (www.dcrailplan.com).
Various Transportation Projects In January DDOT started a project to improve the lighting along Pennsylvania Avenue SE, from Second Street to Barney Circle. DDOT recently installed new LED lights along the street, but determined that they don’t actually light the sidewalks sufficiently. DDOT is now studying how to properly light the sidewalks, and will then need to find funding to do so. A DDOT project to make 17th Street SE safer has been delayed multiple times thanks to a DC Water project to replace the water main that runs along the street. DC Water estimated that the replacement project would end in June (press time was well before the end of the month). DDOT informed Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner 6B Chair Kirsten Oldenburg that it had opened a request for proposals for work on 17th Street. Potential safety changes include adding speed limit signs and bike lanes and removing a driving lane. DDOT is working to re-time traffic signals along Pennsylvania Avenue SE, and the project director asked 6B’s Transportation Committee for a list of specific concerns. At its June meeting the committee agreed to communicate that most signals at intersections along Pennsylvania Avenue don’t give people long enough to cross the street and that pedestrians should get priority outside of rush hour.
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oll Brothers property developers received a tongue lashing from Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 6C06 Commissioner Tony Goodman at the June
8 monthly meeting. With nine major construction projects in the NoMa community, residents are resigned to the fact they will be surrounded by dump trucks and noise for extended periods of time. Lately, Commissioner Goodman has been fielding phone calls from his neighbors complaining of dump trucks from the Toll Brothers’ site at 200 K St. NE starting before the allowed 7 a.m. start time and traveling down roads not authorized by the District Department of Transportation (DDOT). After 15 minutes of back and forth between Goodman and the company’s representation, Goodman demanded they go back to DDOT and find a new path for the dump trucks. If the operation-hour and route violations continue, Goodman threatened to call the city government to issue a “stop work” order on the project. The quorum: Karen Wirt (6C02 chair), Tony Goodman (6C06), Mark Eckenwiler (6C04), Scott Price (6C03), Daniel Schiffman (6C01), and Christopher Miller (6C05).
Elections for ANC Commission Starting July 11, community members can get petitions to run for a position on the ANC at the Board of Elections office (441 Fourth St. NW, Room 250N). The petition needs at least 25 signatures from registered voters in the petitioner’s single-member district (SMD) and is due on Aug. 10. Voters will cast their choices on Nov. 8. To learn more about the process visit www.dcboee.org.
Failed Transportation Study on Florida Avenue NE The ANC voted to oppose DDOT’s multimodal transportation study on Florida Avenue NE between First and 14th Streets. DDOT changed the plan that was approved in 2014 and finalized in February 2015 without community or ANC input. The Transportation and Public Space Committee reviewed the new plan and found it severely lacking and without cause. It allowed for left-turn lanes that favored easy car flow at the expense of bicycle and pedestrian safety, and the road between Eighth and 14th Streets showed no bicycle lane plans at all. “It’s very similar to what is happening on Maryland Avenue NE,” Commissioner Price said. “The community was told they would see 30, 60, and 90 percent of the project, but only saw 30
and 90. What we’re seeing is agencies removing important opportunities for community engagement on matters that are significant.” Goodman suggested the ANC write a letter to DDOT about the issues on Florida Avenue and to include the Sixth Street NE bicycles design as well.
NoMa BID Park at Third and L Streets NE The Parks and Events Committee started working with the NoMa Business Improvement District (BID), DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR), and DC Department of General Services (DGS) to plan the public park space at Third and L streets NE. The park plans include a play area, dog space, seating, sanitation plans, maintenance-cost planning, and creation of a Friends of the Dog Park. A community meeting was set for mid-June, but Goodman argued that the ANC needed to write a letter of support to assert the community’s standing on the park plans. “We need to provide feedback. This is not something they can negotiate with these agencies, this is a community park,” he said.
Stuart Hobson Parking Saga, Continued Commissioner Eckenwiler again brought up the issue of teachers at Stuart Hobson Middle School (410 E St. NE) failing to adhere to the parking rules. Eckenwiler has fought to get DDOT to install proper signage and for the school’s administration to revoke parking passes of teachers who park too early or in residential spaces. Both DDOT and the school refuse. In a new twist, Eckenwiler said DDOT claimed they had not been a part of the discussions despite strings of emails. The commissioners voted to support writing a letter to the mayor’s office, Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen, and Ward 3 Councilmember Mary Cheh to demand action.
Goodbye, Armand’s Pizza; Hello Heritage Foundation Expansion The Heritage Foundation (226 Massachusetts Ave. NE) plans to expand into the space where Armand’s Pizza currently operates. The ANC supported the new development but requested the Heritage representatives to remain transparent
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about any terrace plans. The terrace on the opposite side of the building often has umbrellas, tents, and temporary structures that can potentially block views; the ANC doesn’t want the practice to continue on the expansion. Also, the commissioners asked the developers to set back the shrubbery in the design and put in bench seating near the sidewalk. One Heritage representative questioned the security of benches because the homeless often rest there, but Goodman argued that the benches must go in to help the elderly and disabled who need to rest.
Other Actions Commissioner Eckenwiler pushed through a separate roundtable discussion meeting on the failures of DC’s Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA), including the decision not to post permits on the department’s website. AtLarge Councilmember Vincent Orange agreed to host it on July 12. The commissioners agreed to support the application of Tacqueria and Rosticeria Fresca (701 H St. NE) to extend hours to 10 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, and midnight on Friday and Saturday, and to continue their unenclosed sidewalk cafe. But the commissioners requested the restaurant remove the tables located close to the alley, move the trash receptacles out of public sight, and maintain the bicycle racks. The property development at 301-333 N St. NE, across from Two Rivers Public Charter School (1227 Fourth St. NE), won the ANC’s support for a few changes to its planned unit development (PUD) application. The company increased the donations to the school and NoMa BID and agreed to work with the ANC on future design plans. Seoul Spice (145 N St. NE) won the ANC’s support for an unenclosed sidewalk cafe that includes 14 seats in the 160-square-foot space. The ANC approved the $1,522 annual advertising expenses in Capital Community News’ Hill Rag newspaper and Fagon Guide, which comes at a 50 percent discount for local community organizations. ANC 6C meets regularly on the second Wednesday of the month at the Heritage Foundation, 214 Massachusetts Ave. NE. The next meeting is on July 13 at 7 p.m. u
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o remember the 49 people who died in a shooting rampage at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Fla., on June 12, Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 6D04 Chair Andy Litsky opened the June 13 meeting with a moment of silence. “It has happened once again and we are all taking stock,” Litsky said before the respectful pause. The remainder of the meeting focused on resolving a long list of business, but the national feeling of mourning reverberated in each neighbor and commissioner in attendance. The quorum: Stacy Cloyd (6D02, secretary), Meredith Fascett (6D07, treasurer), Rhonda Hamilton (6D06), Marjorie Lightman (6D01), Andy Litsky (6D04, chair), Roger Moffatt (6D05), and Rachel Reilly Carroll (6D03, vice-chair).
Commission Strongly Opposes a Proposed Halfway House The Federal Bureau of Prisons has the authority to put in a 300-bed halfway house at 445 School St. SW for ex-convicts returning from prison. But commissioners agreed that the location and bedcount of the proposed site may cause safety concerns for neighbors that the city cannot ignore. Litsky thought that when Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen and the ANC told the city that the site wasn’t a viable option, the matter had been resolved, but apparently not. “This would be extremely distressing for the residents of Southwest and the people that visit the Smithsonians,” he said. “And for the children that go to the charter school down the street.” The Washington Global Public Charter School sits at 525 School St. SW. Commissioners Carroll, Cloyd, Fascett, and Lightman made clear that despite their opposition to the large facility, they do not oppose supporting reentry programs. In fact, Lightman questioned why the Bureau of Prisons didn’t offer a plan of multiple sites with only 30-50 beds each. Fascett added that a similar concern came up when the bureau proposed a similar site near Potomac Avenue SE and Joy Evans Park on the 500 block of
L Street SE. “It would be a different story if the decision was being made in partnership with the community,” she said. Commissioners agreed to send a resolution opposing the facility’s location, but to clarify in the text that the ANC supports reentry help for returning citizens. Carroll abstained from voting.
Police, Government Employees Park Illegally on Fourth Street Commissioners Lightman and Litsky both expressed frustration for the blatant disregard of traffic rules along Fourth Street SW on the 1100 block and also at an intersection where cars are prohibited from turning onto the street. Litsky said people have witnessed Metropolitan Police cars, government employee cars, and District Fire Department trucks parking in the center of the roadway without an emergency reason. In one case it took a fire truck on call nearly four minutes just to get down the 1100 block on that street. It’s a safety hazard, he said. Lightman added that when she asked a police officer why he illegally turned onto the street at the problem intersection, he told her that officers sometimes bend the rules in certain circumstances. Lightman and Litsky requested that visiting Police Service Area (PSA) 105 Sgt. Joshua Strassman take the complaints back to his commander to solve the ongoing problem.
Cleanup Plans Inadequate for Buzzard Point Stadium With the planned development of the DC United Soccer Stadium at Buzzard Point, commissioners reviewed the New Jersey Institute of Technology’s technical review of the site’s proposed cleanup plan for any hazardous chemicals released during excavation. The report and the commissioners were appalled at the lack of planned care to maintain a safe environment around the 13-acre development. A representative from the mayor’s office explained that the city and the Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE) have spoken on the concerns but hadn’t yet informed the ANC and community members. The commissioners passed a motion to request the DOEE and developers to attend the July ANC meeting and explain the depth of the situation before it goes too far.
WIDE SHOE OUTLET Men’s and Women’s sizes up to 15 EE Brands: Naturalizer • Soft Spots Ros Hommerson • Propet Walking Cradles • Easy Street Slingshots are Back Van Ness Parking and Message Board Commissioners supported approving 21 parking spaces for Van Ness Elementary School (1100 Fifth St. SE), which is about 10 spaces below the District’s parking requirements. Van Ness opted to reallocate that space to recreation in the school’s redevelopment because of easy access to Metro rail and bus transportation. The commissioners also agreed to allow a message board for Van Ness to display information about the school. However, commissioners argued against flashing, LED, and scrolling messages because many found that kind of display distracting and dangerous for drivers. “We can’t have one that flashes ‘Dancing Tonight!’” said Lightman. Litsky refused to agree to anything resembling New York City’s Times Square.
Spy Museum Set to Break Ground Suzanne Boggs, representing the developer building the new Spy Museum at 410 10th St. SW, won support from the ANC to close a small public-parking turn space and allow construction workers to work beyond regular hours for about six months. The museum, going in at L’Enfant Plaza, will double the current Gallery Place/Chinatown location size to about 130,000 square feet; house more exhibits from the Central Intelligence Agency and Federal Bureau of Investigation; offer three exhibit floors, an office floor, and a space for special events like weddings and parties; and open around March or April 2018. As for local construction disruptions, Boggs assured commissioners that incoming trucks would arrive and leave by way of I-395, and any trucks that do not have an appointment or time slot will be turned away from the job. The pullin parking space in front of L’Enfant Plaza will need to be closed for construction staging, but commissioners saw no problem with this request because of the 1,800-space parking garage right next door. Some construction, like concrete pouring, will happen after hours because the developers may not disrupt people working in the office buildings. Because the site does not abut any residential areas, commissioners did not object.
Duck Pond ‘Spotlessly Clean’ Commissioner Lightman praised efforts by the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) and the Southwest Business Improvement District (BID) to clean up the Duck Pond (Sixth and I streets SW). “I must say, I no longer hear complaints about the Duck Pond. The Duck Pond is spotlessly clean,” Lightman said. A DPR representative also offered an update to the Duck Pond’s development plan, which includes landscaping, islands in the pond, a small gazebo to replace the dilapidated playground, and a relaxation area with benches. Initial changes will start this summer. An update to Amidon Park (Fourth and G streets SW) revealed plans for the DC Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE) to work with DPR to install a rain garden and study runoff water from the sidewalks, field, and parking lot. Community meetings on the project designs will be announced through the ANC commissioners and through flyers at recreation centers.
Fighting for a South Capitol Street Alley Neighbors of a new development on the 1300 block of South Capitol Street want to maintain public access for an alley that will end up on the interior of the new residential building. The ANC negotiated with the developers and agreed that once construction finishes, the alley will reopen as a public easement. The property managers agreed to put in security cameras that they will make available to police. The alley will be 16 feet high and have safe lighting.
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Other Actions Commissioners opposed Cordial Fine Wines & Spirits’ application for a Class A liquor license to sell. The business gave an incorrect address for its site on the application and has no building listed. Commissioners speculated that the store wanted to get a license before the cap on liquor licenses, and requested the Alcohol Beverage Committee (ABC) to meet with the Wharf business developers to determine what licenses they can expect as development continues. The ANC supported Due South restau-
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rant (301 Water St. SE) and its request to expand a summer garden into the nearby gazebo for about 20 people. Salt Line (Dock 79) won the ANC’s support for a summer garden on the dock. Commissioners supported 100 Montaditos’ (300 Tingey St. SE #107) request to expand its liquor license from beer and wine to include spirits. It was also approved for a summer garden. Forest City developers revealed the initial designs of a planned 270-unit apartment building in the Yards. It will be rented at 80 percent market value and 20 percent affordable (50 percent of the area median income), have a two-story parking garage below, rise about 10 stories high with a penthouse, and offer about 20,000 square feet for retail. Commissioners expressed distaste for the look of the design and requested the developers more smoothly to bridge the gap between the modern and the historic. ANC 6D meets regularly on the second Monday of the month at 1100 Fourth St. SW, Second Floor. The next meeting is on July 11 at 7 p.m. u
ANC 6E Report by Steve Holton ‘Darth Vader Building’ Turning away from the Dark Side The advisory neighborhood commissioners heard a presentation by a representative from the Douglas Development Corporation about a building that has a long presence in the District. Plans call for making the building – at 111 Massachusetts Ave. NW, which also borders New Jersey Avenue and Second and H streets – a true gateway to the Mount Vernon Triangle community. Douglas Development owns the building under the name Jemal’s Darth Vader LLC, and once the tenant moves out it will transform the building into a great addition to the community. Currently the building is 110 feet tall, and development plans call for adding two floors to the top. The development team is working with the community and local artists to find a site-specific art
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concept that will help tell the story of the community. The project will eliminate parking spaces and will add bike spaces. The property’s dark, heavy massing will be replaced with a light, glassy visual design. The building’s streetscape will undergo major improvements as well. The representative also noted that talks with the DC Department of Energy & Environment are underway to make solar panels a part of the package. The commissioners moved to communicate support for the building’s modifications to the DC Zoning Commission.
Pepco Substation Presentation A representative from Pepco spoke at the meeting and shared plans of a new substation that will be located at the corner of First and K streets NW, which also borders New Jersey Avenue. Pepco purchased the property from the city last year for the purpose of building a new substation due to a growing number of residents. It is estimated that the location and surrounding areas will experience a growth of up to 14,000 living units, 800 hotel rooms, and additional retail. A new power substation is needed to facilitate extra electricity whenever a sector of neighborhoods is experiencing growth. All of the zoning requirements in terms of building height and lot occupancy have been met. An architectural firm has been engaged to ensure that the outside of the substation’s structure shares the characteristics of the neighborhood. The Pepco representative noted that several substations in the city go unrecognized due to the exterior design. Most of the designs mimic a row house or surrounding structures so that they are not obtrusive or an eyesore. Pepco is working with ANC 6E on design plans and encouraging residents to provide input through the commissioners. Once design plans receive support, Pepco will seek approval from the Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA) in early 2017. Underground work installing distribution feeders will be performed later in the year, with above-ground construction starting in 2018. The timeframe to construct the building could be a year and a half, so the substation would be in service by June 2021.
Mission Muffins Sally Cox, a representative of the Central Union Mission, spoke about a new project to help integrate homeless people into mainstream society.
The Central Union Mission is a homeless shelter located at 65 Massachusetts Ave. NW, and some of its occupants have been used as a clean team for the Mount Vernon Triangle area. “Mission Muffins,” started a few months ago, trains men and women to work in a kitchen and prepare muffins. Muffins can be delivered to residents, coffee shops, and restaurants. Orders can be placed at www.missionmuffins.com by 5:00 p.m. and be ready the next day. Cox is encouraging anyone who knows a resident, restaurant, or coffee shop owner who could use their services to contact them. ANC 6E05 Chair Marge Maceda commented that the participants have done an incredible job in keeping the Mount Vernon Triangle streets clean, and have been real ambassadors of the neighborhood. Maceda also noted that the efforts of Central Union Mission have enabled many participants to turn their lives around and rent apartments and have a credit rating.
ANC 6E Quick Hits The commissioners voted in support of Beau Thai, located at 1550 Seventh St. NW, to build a canopy for the outside cafe area to shield guests from extreme heat and rain. The commission will communicate support to BZA for the Catholic Charities to build three flats located at 611-17 Rhode Island Ave. The commissioners supported a zoning request for Liberty Place apartments, which will be located at Third and I streets NW. It will be a nine-story building with 67 affordable housing units, seven of them reserved for homeless veterans. The building meets all zoning requirements, and a garage will be built for parking. The commissioners supported an Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA) liquor license for Le Pain restaurant located at 433 Massachusetts Ave. NW. The commissioners voted to protest an ABRA liquor license for Busboys and Poets, located at 475 K St. NW, due to community complaints of disruptive noise from bands playing on the establishment’s sidewalk and deliveries being made in the middle of the night. The vote to protest the alcohol license was 5-2. ANC 6E will meet at 6:30 p.m. on July 5 at the Northwest One Library on 155 L St. NW. Visit www.anc6e. org to view the newsletter; follow on Twitter @ANC6E and on Facebook by searching ANC6E. Steve Holton can be contacted at ssholton@gmail.com and followed on twitter @ssholton. u
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1. Mommas’ mates 7. Quarters 12. Molten rocks 18. Interstice 19. Bet on 20. Old-fashioned flyers 22. Plate, in a way 23. Companion of Artemis 24. Roughly similar 25. Becomes more ill, perhaps 28. Medieval stringed instruments 29. “I knew it!” 30. Boat with an open hold 31. Early Jackson 5 single 34. 60’s protest 35. Driver’s lic. and others 37. Jimmy 40. Mins. and mins. 41. Emulates the Salahis 43. “Peter and the Wolf” bird 45. Fast no more 47. Made an unwelcome appearance 54. Brace 55. Chemical ___ 56. “To Autumn,” e.g. 57. “Bye now” 58. “Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice ___ Agin)” (1970 hit) 60. Wilderness guide 65. Peck at 66. Beryl variety 70. Cut off 71. Sour cream 73. Defraud 74. Some elections 77. Send back facilitator 78. ___ 51 80. Literary collection 81. Encircle 83. Liabilities 87. Is at a loss 93. Take in 94. Hard work 95. Water flea 96. Keyboard key 99. Old polit. cause 101. Marshaled
102. Low-ranking worker 104. Deck (out) 105. Singer Tori 107. It’s spotted in casinos 109. Place to build 110. Shed tears 120. Metal testers 121. Like some change 122. Bearish 123. Disloyal person (old word) 124. Pitch 125. French painter John Francois 126. Fragments 127. Observation balloon 128. Wraps
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Look for this months answers at labyrinthgameshop.com 44. Black, to Blake 46. Dick 48. Kind of talk or rally 49. Most trifling 50. Interjects 51. Couturier Ricci 52. Indian bread 53. Anahat ___ 59. Vagabond 61. Reporter’s question 62. Scare 63. Film company sans studio, informally 64. Take back 66. “Heavens to Betsy!” 67. Catalan surrealist 68. Weapon
69. Easy two-pointer 72. Choppers, so to speak 75. Family members, in the U.K. 76. Miss the mark 79. Pack animal 82. Figure out 84. Baseball move 85. Chamber group, maybe 86. Hitch 88. Franco-Spanish botanist 89. Young hooter 90. Kind of hour 91. Large amount of money 92. Fits 96. Turkic language 97. Diverts 98. Beet soup
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ichard B. “Randy” Anderson Jr. is a fit and imposing man, with a heart of gold and big plans for the National Capital Bank (NCB). Anderson was announced as president and chief executive officer of NCB in May, along with Thomas A. Barnes as the bank’s chairman of the board. The new appointments come after several years of management transition following the sudden death of Chairman and CEO Richard A. Didden in 2013. Surviving brother James M. Didden, former president and current director, might have been the obvious choice. “I have been in banking for 48 years now,” he has stated, “and it’s time for me to step back. I’ll continue to work daily to support Randy and Tom. In addition, I’ll remain on the board of directors to help steer an exciting the course for the future.” In 2015 NCB was rated one of the most profitable banks and had the highest return on assets of the 39 banks in the greater Washington region, according to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). However, the board of directors saw challenges to overcome and initiated a search to find the right leadership to guide the bank into the future. Anderson, who most recently served with United Bank, is candid in his initial assessment. “The bank had in recent years, because of the turnover in leadership, lost some momentum,” he said. “The bank does not seem to have positioned itself to take advantage of what I see as significant opportunities in surrounding markets. There are all sorts of exciting things happening down on the Southwest and Southeast waterfronts, in the H Street corridor, and over in Anacostia. NCB needs to be a part of that.” Although NCB is profitable, assets are down and Anderson is refocusing on doing what commu-
National Capital Bank’s president and chief executive officer, Richard B. “Randy” Anderson Jr. Photo: Andrew Lightman
nity banks are supposed to do best – serve the community in which they reside. If successful, Anderson thinks new branches are possible in suburban Northern Virginia as well as a location in midtown DC, but first the bank needs to take advantage of opportunities in its own backyard. “I see my job as getting us more engaged in our surrounding communities and looking around for new opportunities,” Anderson said. “I believe this is a terrific market … I’ve been in the metro DC area as a banker for 40 years so I’ve gotten pretty good exposure to all those markets, and I look at what’s happening around Capitol Hill and I’m excited.” Anderson wants to refocus on NCB’s lending to small and mid-sized businesses and views the target market to be transactions between $100,000 and $3
million in funding. However, he is also keen to stay connected with what makes Capitol Hill such a vibrant neighborhood. “This bank has historically had a good balance in terms of being a banker to both the business sector and local residents. The bank has also historically been very engaged in the community through charitable support and volunteerism,” he observed. “I think the key to being a successful bank is to be an active member of the community.” NCB has a distinguished record of charitable giving through the National Capital Bank Foundation, having supported notable projects like the Hill Center, Capitol Hill Baseball & Softball, the rebuilding of Eastern Market, and support to scores of other nonprofit organizations. According to Nicky Cymrot, president of the
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board of directors of the Capitol Hill Foundation, “the NCB has always considered itself an important part of the community. George Didden was one of our founding members and was always generous. I am appreciative of the bank’s efforts to foster good projects and important initiatives in the community, and trust that Randy will continue that spirit and tradition.” David Glaser, an NCB vice president, coordinates the bank’s giving program. Funding requests are reviewed on a quarterly basis. While on the job for just under 60 days, Anderson says there have been very few internal issues to address. “I came in following an interim president, and he set the stage for a smooth transition.” He commutes from his home in McLean and is in his office by 8 a.m. He has a morning routine of scanning favorite banking industry publications and local and national news for about an hour and then tackling the day’s agenda. “I’ve been spending time meeting with staff, key customers, and vendors so I can get to know them. I have also started a little rainmaking by reaching out to my longtime contacts and referral sources to generate new business activity for the bank,” said Anderson. “We’re also looking at staffing right now with a focus on key operating and business development positions. An added bonus has been our ability to identify local talent. Our two newest employees come from the neighborhood and are able to walk to work.” While it is unlikely that he will move to the Hill, Anderson is committed to replicating his prior dedication to community engagement as he becomes more familiar with the District. “I’m going to look for opportunities where
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H Street Festival Date Announced This year’s H Street Festival (http:// hstreet.org/events/festival) will take place Saturday, Sept. 17. Vendors and organizations that wish to have a booth can find the application on the event’s website. Last year’s festival stretched for 10 blocks and included more than 175 local restaurants, food vendors, and food trucks. On festival day many businesses along the corridor operate extended patios that spill out onto Historic Langston Golf Course turned 77 last month. Photo: GolfDC the sidewalks, offering the perfect opportunity to take a break and ret’s hot outside, so it’s a good thing there are lax while enjoying a little crowd watching. plenty of fun indoor activities all along the Performances take place on stages set up H Street NE Corridor. Whether you enjoy throughout the festival grounds. You’ll find musiwatching funky theater or prefer getting funky cians and bands, dance performances, and much at a karaoke throwdown, I’ve got you covered. more, with a little something sure to appeal to evAnd when you need to refuel, just stop by Fare Well ery taste. Last year’s festival included martial arts for comfort food (or Mediterranean cuisine) sans andemonstrations and burlesque performances. Beer imal products. and wine gardens abound, with local breweries and distilleries joining in along with H Street NE’s wellLangston Golf Course Celebrates known lineup of restaurants and bars. There’s even 77 Years a kids zone with face painting, games, and speThe historic Langston Golf Course (www.golfdc. cial entertainment geared toward the younger set. com/#!langston-gc/a8rrt, 2600 Benning Road NE) recently turned 77 years old and marked the occasion Visitors come from all over the region for the annual H Street Festival. with a family-friendly celebration that included popcorn, face painting, workshops, and golfing lessons. Langston is a public course and a designated historic landmark. It takes its name from John Mercer Langston, a black Congressman elected to represent Virginia in 1888, who also served as dean of Howard University Law School. He also lent his name to the nearby Langston Terrace Dwellings. When Langston Golf Course opened in 1939 it was one of the few
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Capital Fringe Festival Returns The popular Capital Fringe Festival (https://www. capitalfringe.org, 1358 Florida Ave. NE) is back with a mind-blowing array of entertainment options. This year’s festival runs from July 7 through 31. There’s a play revealing the “true story” about Amelia Earhart – that she’s alive and well and living on Neptune after a crash landing in outer space (“Amelia Earhart … IN SPACE!” from AnyStage Theater), political comedy about President Trump’s young staffers working on a controversial immigration bill (“Let Trump Be Trump” from John Krizel), and an interactive, multimedia rock opera reimagining of Hitchcock’s Rope (“Dial R for Robot” from Djesben). The festival also features dance, standup comedy, and theater for children. Individual tickets (https://www.capitalfringe. org/festival-2016/tickets-passes) to all shows are $17, and attendance at any show requires the purchase of a $7 Fringe button (good at all shows), but Capital Fringe sells multi-tickets packs at a discount and each pack includes one button. Whether you’re attending a show or not, you are welcome to visit the Fringe Arts Bar (1358 Florida Ave. NE) Tuesday to Friday, 5 p.m. to 2 a.m., and Saturday and Sunday noon to 2 a.m. Aside from cocktails and beer and prosecco on tap, they also serve some pretty tasty vegan food.
SingSing Invites Visitors to Rock the Karaoke Palace A handful of places along H Street NE have offered the chance to bring glory (or embarrassment) upon yourself when taking the mic and belting out a tune, but SingSing Karaoke Palace (www.singsingdc.com, 1222 H St. NE) invites you to take it to the next level. SingSing will rent you and your friends a room by the hour and allow you ham it up as much as you like in private. Feeling peckish? Push a button to summon a server who can bring you a cocktail, sushi, or a noodle dish from nextdoor neighbor Sticky Rice (1224 H
incorporates a mix of classic American comfort foods and Mediterranean fare. On the dinner menu, pierogis, moussaka, and a mushroomchickpea burger find their place alongside fresh pappardelle and cannelloni. At lunch you might order a calzone or one SingSing lets you dominate the karaoke competition of the rotating sandwith your own room. Photo: SingSing Karaoke Palace wich selections. In a nod to the mid-cenSt. NE), which shares an owner with tury American diner invoked by the SingSing. restaurant’s decor, Fare Well will serve breakfast all day with offerPlant-Based Dining ings like French toast casserole, powith a Retro Flare at lenta biscuit sliders, Greek omelets, Fare Well and chilaquiles verde. Breakfast and The long anticipated restaurant Fare lunch will also be available in grabWell (www.eatfarewell.com, 406 H and-go form for those days you can’t St. NE) opened late last month. It linger to enjoy the space. offers a plant-based menu intended In addition to the regular resto appeal to a broad audience that taurant offerings Fare Well also has is not limited to only our vegetarian a bakery counter where you’ll find and vegan friends. The eatery is the croissants, scones, quiche, wholenewest project from Doron Petersan, grain breads, challah, focaccia, and the Trinidad neighborhood resident classic diner desserts. Perk up at the behind the popular Sticky Fingers barista-serviced coffee bar or relax Sweets and Eats (www.stickyfingersover a drink at the bar. Bar manbakery.com) bakery and cafe in Coager Matthew Halligan has assemlumbia Heights. bled a menu of classic and origiPetersan’s name will also be fanal cocktails, including the Buffala miliar to fans of the Food Network’s Negra (Four Roses Yellow bourbon Cupcake Wars, which she twice won with basil, balsamic vinegar, and with her vegan cupcakes. While ginger syrup). On draft you’ll find many may associate her with baked four wines and a rotating selection of goods on the sweeter side, Petersan’s four beers with a heavy bias toward talents extend far beyond that realm. local brews. You can even indulge A while back I attended a Sticky Finin one of the seasonal boozy milkgers supper club at which Petersan shakes. Fare Well is open Wednestested potential menu items for Fare day through Sunday, with extended Well. The evening featured a delibar hours Friday and Saturday. cious Italian-focused menu that I’m convinced would have pleased even For more on what’s abuzz on and those who love a great steak. around H Street NE, visit my blog at http://frozentropics.blogspot.com. Fare Well will serve breakfast, Send tips or questions to elise.berlunch, and dinner out of its 46-seat, nard@gmail.com. u 2,600-square-foot space. The menu
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Boy Scouts Give C Street Garden a Long-Overdue Renovation by Aidan McNary-Hickey
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embers of Capitol Hill’s Boy Scout Troop 380 donated their time and labor on May 7 and 14 to give a much needed makeover to a 93-by-8-foot garden along the public sidewalk near Second and C streets SE. The garden project was led by Aidan McNary-Hick- Aidan McNary-Hickey supervises the garden makeover. ey, 16, as part of his service project requirement to happy with my plan to put in plants like astilbe and achieve Eagle Scout rank. lamium, which are easy to maintain but also will The project manager drew up the garden plan have colorful flowers when they bloom.” and researched the plants best suited for this shady McNary-Hickey raised over $1,800 for the area on north side of the 125-year-old St Peter’s church to fund the project. “We spent about $1,300 Church. Under his direction scouts, family memon the garden,” he said, “which is about $250 less bers, and parishioners removed overgrown bushes than what I had originally thought it would cost.” and three trees, dug up old irrigation hoses, and He credited Frager’s Hardware and Garden Cenused a rototiller to turn over the sod. Next they plantter on Capitol Hill for making the project possible. ed an American hornbeam tree and 105 shade-re“Frager’s gave us a lot of really generous help, insistant perennials. “This ground has been a probcluding free use of rental tools, 80 free trash and lem for the church’s garden committee because it garden bags and other items, and 45 cubic feet of doesn’t get much sun,” he said. “I think they were
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free mulch. We also got a discount from their garden center ranging from 20 percent to 60 percent on all plants. I figure Frager’s donations were worth at least $400 to the project.” McNary-Hickey plans to tend the garden over the summer to make sure the plants thrive. He hopes St. Peter’s will use some of the $500 surplus to pay for new irrigation hoses and additional plants. “While the coral bells, astilbe, lamium, and hydrangeas we planted aren’t blooming yet, I think our garden will prove to be a beautiful addition to the neighborhood.” u
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aury Element ary School fourth- and fifth-grade students have created a series of provocative protest art pieces advocating for social changes that are important to them. Topics include homelessness, inequality in the justice system, animal rights, adoption, health and environmental issues, vegetarianism, and gun control. The students were given free rein in identifying causes that resonate with them and choosing communication media that would best express their opinions, grievances, or solutions. The work had to function as art, compelling both visually and emotionally. Many found that traditional protest posters
were the most effective way to present their message to a wide audience. Others created street art or T-shirts using spray paint and stencils cut with X-Acto knives. A few developed powerful performance pieces including dance, raps, and skits. A selection of posters and stencils is on view through the end of August in the Young Artists Gallery on the ground floor at Hill Center, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. The project began with a study of the modern history of advocacy art. Taking note of a variety of ways in which those before them have stood up for what they believe in, the students considered the work of Ernest
Maury student supports animal rights.
and the other doesn’t.” Matheno Nichols is concerned that “lots of people are dying from gun violence but not a lot of people are going to church.” Max Genderson says, “When you litter and throw something on the ground, you’re throwing away money … because the government has to pay someone to pick it up.” Daniel McFarlane is outraged by the cramped quarters in puppy mills. Consider for yourself Bomba’s questions for her students: “What is something you would be willing to stand up for? What if you were afraid it was dangerous, would you still speak out? What are some of the other ways to spread truth and knowledge about an important issue?” And come see this thought provoking show. u
Power to the People The Art of Protest at Hill Center
Choose love, not hate.
by Elizabeth Nelson Withers, a photojournalist and icon of the Civil Rights Movement; the anonymous graffiti artist and political activist known as Banksy; and images and performances sparked by the Black Lives Matter movement. Art teacher Lauren Bomba believes that “artists are the creative problem solvers of our time,” and insisted that each student approach the project as an artist with an independent vision. The students rose to the challenge. Amelia Huxley, an aspiring lawyer, believes that “everyone should have a good lawyer in court, even if they’re poor … It’s not fair if one side has a good lawyer
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Finding a Home to Age in Place A Two-Bedroom Home For Sale Across From The Marine Barracks Could Accommodate Aging Owners Who Prefer Row-House Living
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combination of people moving to the Hill to help care for grandchildren, and long-time Hill residents deciding to stay in the area as they reach retirement, is fueling demand for both housing and services to make Capitol Hill a neighborhood where you can “age in place.� Instead of waiting for the limited supply of supportive condos and apartments planned or under construction, the perfect home might just be one you can modify with a few age-friendly adjustments. Realtor Todd Bissey of Compass has had a fair number of empty-nester clients looking for housing on the Hill. One of Bissey’s current properties for sale is a two-bedroom home
The private outdoor space can be accessed seamlessly thanks to the at-grade transition from the living area and the patio. Two-car, off-street parking beyond the garden are ideal for everyone from visiting family to an in-home nurse.
The stairs to the second floor bedroom can be made more age-friendly with a chair lift; the previous owner had one installed, though it does not convey.
The large rear wall of windows brings in plenty of natural light to keep the space safely lit and installing remote control blinds could make the space easier to maintain over time.
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with a ground-floor bedroom, just one step at the entrance, and secure backyard parking. He is marketing the home at 722 Ninth St. SE to independent older people who are downsizing but still want a private yard and easily accessible parking. “There are some great condos on the market, and that is a great option for people that want one-level living, elevator access, concierge. But not everyone wants that,� said Bissey. Bissey’s 722 Ninth St. property is unique for Capitol Hill, both in its 1960s architecture and in features like a one-step front door (rather than having to climb a larger set of stairs). The home has direct walk-out access to the large, walled garden and patio, a first-floor full bedroom and full bathroom, and two-car gated parking with automatic opener. The second bathroom and bedroom are upstairs. The previous owner installed a chairlift on the staircase, and though it does not convey, a new owner would know that ordering and installing a chairlift is an option. Having a spare bedroom is ideal for a live-in nurse or for grandkids to spend the night, according to Molly Singer, executive director of Capitol Hill Village, a nonprofit dedicated to making the neighborhood desirable and sustainable for older Hill residents. The Village has seen a 15-percent membership increase in the last year, half of which consisted of grandparents moving to town to care for grandchildren. Singer said different types of housing can work for seniors. Sometimes a home can be adapted to be more age-friendly, with things like chairlifts added to stairs, showers made wheelchair-accessible, or microwaves moved to waist height. Observed Bissey, “There are a lot of older people on Capitol
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Hill, and I don’t think they want to leave.” Between 2010 and 2014 the number of residents aged 62 and older in Capitol Hill’s 20003 and 20002 ZIP codes increased by nearly 700, according to Census data. Combined, the two ZIP codes that make up the Hill had a total of almost 10,300 adults aged 62 or older in 2014, making up nearly 9 percent of the population in those areas. In January the District of Columbia Office on Aging and the Department of Housing and Community Development announced the availability of grants up to $10,000 for home upgrades through the Safe at Home Program. The goal is to help older adults and residents with disabilities make many of the home modifications Singer referenced as well as bed transfer handles, furniture risers, and handrails. Where changes are either difficult or undesirable, new housing stock in the pipeline offers the promise of larger units in the years to come. Singer’s organization is in discussions with several developers of projects, in the pipeline for two or three years from now, about building larger units to accommodate demand from aging residents. In particular Insight Development’s proposal for the former Bowie’s trash site on 13th Street may include public benefits to further Capitol Hill Village’s commitment to helping low-income households. “Now the developers are going, ‘There’s really a demand for two- and three-bedroom units,’” said Singer. For people who prefer a traditional home, houses like Bissey’s Ninth Street property will be in high demand.
Hub was a great partner to work with to find a wonderful home. In our search we went to many different neighborhoods. Hub knows the area and helped us filter the available homes using our list of preferences.
CAPITOL HILL - 11 2ND STREET, NE Wonderful junior one bedroom unit at 11 2nd Street, NE and we mean rare for so many reasons chief among them are no rental restrictions plus a front and rear entrance and exit for extra privacy. Come to the open to hear about more opportunities that can be yours with this unit. $239,900. Call Pam 202-253-2550
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Fabulous new renovation. 3BRs, 3.5BAs done with exquisite taste and quality. High ceilings, wonderful wood floors, open floor plan, third floor front finished with private staircase from MBR, finished lower level/in-law suite, multiple decks, garage and off-street parking. Easy access to everything. $995,000. 1475 Girard St NW.
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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
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Fee simple 16tH street HeigHts 1314 FARRAGUT ST NW 1346 LONGFELLOW ST NW 1209 KENNEDY ST NW 5011 14TH ST NW
$1,225,000 $810,000 $640,000 $515,000
ameriCan university park 4620 48TH ST NW 4424 BUTTERWORTH PL NW 4964 BRANDYWINE ST NW 4323 MURDOCK MILL RD NW 4348 BRANDYWINE ST NW 4424 BURLINGTON PL NW
anaCostia
1612 W ST SE 1777 W ST SE 1775 W ST SE 2254 MOUNT VIEW PL SE 1323 DEXTER TER SE 1740 GALEN ST SE
berkley
4675 KENMORE DR NW 4480 DEXTER ST NW
bloomingDale 125 FLORIDA AVE NW 53 SEATON PL NW 227 BRYANT ST NE
brentwooD 2268 13TH ST NE
brigHtwooD
1448 WHITTIER PL NW 1315 TEWKESBURY PL NW 5923 4TH ST NW 1346 SOMERSET PL NW 6112 13TH ST NW
brooklanD
1231 IRVING ST NE 3019 CHANCELLORS WAY NE 611 FRANKLIN ST NE 1343 KEARNY ST NE 1419 LAWRENCE ST NE 2930 12TH ST NE 1620 HAMLIN ST NE 1009 UPSHUR ST NE 1403 KEARNY ST NE 719 FARADAY PL NE 2829 5TH ST NE 4807 6TH ST NE
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3934 GEORGETOWN CT NW 4020 HIGHWOOD CT NW
Capitol Hill 225 9TH ST SE 234 11TH ST NE
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$1,050,000 $1,033,000 $1,006,000 $905,000 $885,000 $880,000
4 3 5 3 3 3
$477,000 $420,000 $420,000 $365,000 $309,900 $240,000
4 4 4 4 2 3
$1,999,999 $1,310,000
5 5
$1,100,000 $899,495 $658,833
5 6 4
$329,000
3
$770,000 $665,000 $640,000 $630,000 $498,999
4 5 4 3 4
$940,000 $782,000 $769,900 $745,000 $723,000 $720,000 $650,000 $560,000 $435,000 $432,000 $385,000 $340,000
4 3 4 4 4 3 3 4 2 2 3 3
$1,375,000 $1,275,000
4 3
300 NORTH CAROLINA AVE SE 644 INDEPENDENCE AVE SE 654 E ST NE 1525 E ST SE 259 KENTUCKY AVE SE 417 4TH ST SE 326 12TH ST SE 139 D ST SE 221 3RD ST SE 314 10TH ST SE 322 5TH ST SE 157 DUDDINGTON PL SE 331 9TH ST SE 302 4TH ST SE 1919 D ST NE 1814 INDEPENDENCE AVE SE 1414 G ST SE 1361 EMERALD ST NE 809 KENTUCKY AVE SE 1610 G ST SE 2413 E ST NE 1524 NORTH CAROLINA AVE NE 254 14TH ST NE 704 G ST NE
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5609 CHEVY CHASE PKWY NW 3842 GARRISON ST NW 3934 MORRISON ST NW 6234 32ND PL NW 3819 INGOMAR ST NW 2936 NORTHAMPTON ST NW 3114 OLIVER ST NW 5466 30TH ST NW 5444 27TH ST NW 4225 JENIFER ST NW
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5517 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NE $1,875,000 $1,499,500
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ClevelanD park 3526 ORDWAY ST NW
$1,317,500 $1,245,000 $1,200,000 $1,180,000 $1,150,000 $1,075,000 $1,050,000 $1,008,500 $1,004,495 $1,000,000 $925,000 $867,500 $865,000 $849,000 $800,000 $770,000 $750,000 $716,000 $677,500 $631,000 $540,000 $512,500 $509,000 $985,000
4 4 4 5 4 4 3 2 3 3 3 3 2 3 3 4 3 2 2 2 3 2 1 3
3600 ORDWAY ST NW 3201 36TH ST NW 3601 35TH ST NW 3505 34TH ST NW 3506 36TH ST NW
$2,295,000 $1,650,000 $1,500,000 $1,438,000 $1,400,000 $1,150,000 $1,031,000 $1,010,000 $975,000 $685,000
7 7 4 5 4 4 4 5 3 3
CrestwooD
$744,000
4
$5,050,000
5
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1304 PARK RD NW 1323 RANDOLPH ST NW 646 KEEFER PL NW 3617 13TH ST NW 830 OTIS PL NW 521 HARVARD ST NW 930 SHEPHERD ST NW 1385 QUINCY ST NW 3664 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW 1405 OAK ST NW 633 COLUMBIA RD NW 530 IRVING ST NW
Congress HeigHts 167 DARRINGTON ST SW 520 MELLON ST SE 703 ATLANTIC AVE SE 601 ATLANTIC ST SE 4826 BLAGDEN AVE NW 4239 BLAGDEN AVE NW
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214 57TH ST NE 4723 DIX NE 5022 EAST CAPITOL ST NE 726 50TH ST NE 804 48TH PL NE 5067 JUST ST NE 5025 CAPITOL ST SE 204 49TH ST NE 127 49TH PL NE 4256 FOOTE ST NE 5204 HAYES ST NE
$4,700,000 $3,800,000 $1,735,000 $1,540,000 $966,000
6 6 5 6 4
$1,250,000 $835,000 $825,000 $769,000 $758,000 $712,000 $665,000 $660,000 $654,900 $650,800 $617,132 $550,000
5 5 4 4 3 4 4 3 4 3 3 3
$289,900 $200,000 $192,000 $180,000
3 4 3 5
$880,000 $749,000
4 3
$429,999 $429,000 $389,000 $378,000 $340,000 $239,000 $220,000 $200,000 $160,000 $145,000 $143,500
4 5 3 4 4 2 3 3 3 2 2
Dupont Circle 1744 SWANN ST NW
$2,100,000
Eckington 1916 2ND ST NE 318 TODD PL NE
$755,000 $543,000
Edgewood 2406 2ND ST NE
$560,000
Forest Hills 3126 ELLICOTT ST NW 3121 APPLETON ST NW
$3,275,000 $1,995,000
Fort Dupont 4224 HILDRETH ST SE 718 HILLTOP TER SE 1185 46TH PL SE 1648 40TH ST SE 4021 E ST SE 1404 42ND PL SE 1208 45TH PL SE
$160,500 $365,000 $350,000 $339,000 $248,500 $210,000 $204,500
Fort Lincoln 3259 FORT LINCOLN DR NE
$515,000
5 4 4 2 5 6 2 3 3 4 4 3 2 3
Foxhall 1708 SURREY LN NW
$1,095,000
Georgetown 2823 N ST NW 1683 34TH ST NW 3030 O ST NW 3048 R ST NW 1231 POTOMAC ST NW
$6,300,000 $2,600,000 $2,495,000 $1,225,000 $935,000
Glover Park 2235 39TH PL NW
$780,000
H Street Corridor 1332 G ST NE
$760,000
Hill Crest 2426 33RD ST SE 1714 33RD PL SE 3413 HIGHWOOD DR SE 3218 LOUD PL SE
$516,000 $505,000 $406,000 $363,000
5 6 3 5 2 2 4 4 3 4 3 4
Kent 4940 LOWELL ST NW 3000 CHAIN BRIDGE RD NW 5000 FULTON ST NW 3024 ARIZONA AVE NW 5008 KLINGLE ST NW
$3,400,000 $2,499,000 $981,000 $934,495 $904,000
Kingman Park 618 19TH ST NE 1629 ROSEDALE ST NE
$550,000 $516,500
Ledroit Park 33 W ST NW 1942 1ST ST NW 2024 N. CAPITOL ST NW 1910 5TH ST NW
$1,275,000 $1,050,000 $907,000 $537,500
Lily Ponds 4251 NASH ST NE 28 33RD ST NE 3460 DIX ST NE
$435,000 $319,500 $283,000
Marshall Heights 5312 BASS PL SE
$419,000
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5032 QUEENS STROLL PL SE 4820 BASS PL SE
$385,000 $160,000
Michigan Park 1919 SHEPHERD ST NE 2013 TAYLOR ST NE 1910 UPSHUR ST NE 4007 21ST ST NE 4418 EASTERN AVE NE
$699,000 $560,000 $560,000 $559,000 $370,000
Mount Pleasant 1743 PARK RD NW 1680 IRVING ST NW 1746 KENYON ST NW 3333 18TH ST NW 2059 PARK RD NW 3147 ADAMS MILL RD NW
$1,413,035 $1,360,000 $1,215,000 $1,150,000 $1,051,000 $975,000
Mount Vernon Square 448 M ST NW
$1,000,000
North Cleveland Park 3610 VEAZEY ST NW 3722 VAN NESS ST NW 4224 RENO RD NW
$1,252,000 $950,000 $854,500
Observatory Circle 2728 34TH ST NW 3706 FULTON ST NW
$1,690,000 $995,000
Old City #1 633 7TH ST NE 131 KENTUCKY AVE SE 409 H ST NE 1008 8TH ST NE 514 3RD ST NE 1359 INDEPENDENCE CT SE 520 12TH ST NE 324 TENNESSEE AVE NE 603 14TH ST NE 527 9TH ST NE 1628 POTOMAC AVE SE 1249 C ST SE 913 K ST NE 1219 D ST NE 217 14TH PL NE 1604 MASSACHUSETTS AVE SE 1133 3RD ST NE 1304 C ST NE 1413 CARROLLSBURG PL SW 700 16TH ST NE 435 20TH ST NE 1018 13TH ST SE 2013 GALES ST NE 721 FLORIDA AVE NE
$1,025,000 $1,000,000 $975,000 $969,000 $968,750 $951,359 $930,000 $897,000 $856,000 $780,000 $780,000 $775,000 $715,000 $637,500 $585,000 $583,000 $562,500 $550,000 $545,000 $510,000 $505,000 $460,000 $426,500 $425,000
Old City #2 1713 S ST NW 1613 19TH ST NW 1723 U ST NW 601 Q ST NW 2123 13TH ST NW 1417 1ST ST NW 1554 3RD ST NW 65 NEW YORK AVE NW 51 NEW YORK AVE NW 207 NEW YORK AVE NW
$1,925,000 $1,505,000 $1,135,000 $950,000 $822,500 $800,000 $749,999 $660,000 $601,000 $599,000
4 2 4 3 3 3 3 5 6 4 6 4 4 4 4 3 5 4 3 4 3 1 5 3 3 4 4 3 3 3 2 3 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 3 4 2 3 5 5 6 4 3 4 2 3 2 2
Palisades 4629 CLARK PL NW
$899,000
Petworth 434 RANDOLPH ST NW
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4007 8TH ST NW 4516 ILLINOIS AVE NW 624 RANDOLPH ST NW 4819 KANSAS AVE NW 405 WEBSTER ST NW 4707 9TH ST NW 5310 ILLINOIS AVE NW 713 HAMILTON ST NW 318 FARRAGUT ST NW 5409 5TH ST NW 5007 4TH ST NW 5334 5TH ST NW 4921 KANSAS AVE NW 807 LONGFELLOW ST NW 616 JEFFERSON ST NW 5108 7TH ST NW 4910 3RD ST NW 5224 5TH ST NW
$849,000 $805,000 $799,555 $795,000 $765,000 $699,900 $669,900 $635,000 $635,000 $540,000 $529,000 $505,000 $500,000 $465,000 $465,000 $463,500 $433,500 $424,000
Randle Heights 3475 23RD ST SE 3459 23RD ST SE
$268,950 $232,000
Riggs Park 343 QUINTANA PL NE 5703 2ND ST NE 337 NICHOLSON ST NE 734 KENNEDY ST NE 5018 12TH ST NE 5214 11TH ST NE 5101 12TH ST NE
$569,000 $480,000 $474,900 $449,900 $425,000 $416,750 $399,999
4 4 4 4 3 4 4 3 4 3 3 3 4 3 4 3 4 2 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Shaw 939 N ST NW 419 Q ST NW 1621 5TH ST NW
$1,050,000 $1,030,000 $761,621
Shepherd Park 7325 16TH ST NW 1323 HOLLY ST NW 1501 ROXANNA RD NW 7542 13TH ST NW 1316 JUNIPER ST NW 1444 JUNIPER ST NW 1319 FERN ST NW 1364 KALMIA RD NW
$1,198,000 $960,000 $892,000 $841,103 $835,000 $770,000 $725,000 $658,500
Spring Valley 5017 LOUGHBORO RD NW 4841 SEDGWICK ST NW
$4,625,000 $1,450,000
SW Waterfront 607 G ST SW
$965,000
3 4 3
6 4 4
$720,000 $655,000 $600,000 $590,000 $557,000 $535,000 $520,000 $516,500 $450,000 $375,000 $360,000
U Street Corridor 1458 BELMONT NW 1460 BELMONT NW
$1,425,000 $1,425,000
Wesley Heights 3211 FOXHALL RD NW
$2,500,000
4 4 3 4 4 2 4 3 3 3 4 5 4 5
$1,970,000
Woodley Park 3100 CATHEDRAL AVE NW 2706 WOODLEY PL NW 2204 CATHEDRAL AVE NW
$1,950,000 $1,149,000 $1,370,000
5 5 3 3
Woodridge
3063 CLINTON ST NE $629,000 4 3607 20TH ST NE $570,000 3 2815 EVARTS ST NE $549,000 4 3007 25TH ST NE $517,000 4 3620 SOUTH DAKOTA AVE NE $465,000 4 2213 S ST NE $440,000 3 3623 SOUTH DAKOTA AVE NE $300,000 2 3015 DOUGLAS ST NE $272,500 5
CONDO 16th Street Heights 5754 COLORADO AVE NW #302 4800 GEORGIA AVE NW #203 4620 IOWA AVE NW #6
$325,000 $325,000 $300,000
Adams Morgan 1701 KALORAMA RD NW #303 2301 CHAMPLAIN ST NW #T02 1794 Lanier PL NW #206
$669,999 $585,000 $439,900
American University Park 4101 ALBEMARLE ST NW #442 4101 ALBEMARLE ST NW #303
$514,000 $505,000
Anacostia 2100 FENDALL ST SE #12
5 4 4 4 4 4 4 3
Trinidad 1268 OWEN PL NE 1245 OWEN PL NE 1206 OATES ST NE 1213 18TH ST NE 1778 LYMAN PL NE 1246 16TH ST NE 1934 BENNETT PL NE 1739 HOLBROOK ST NE 1406 MORSE ST NE 1306 TRINIDAD AVE NE 1826 M ST NE
2901 49TH ST NW
$63,518
Bloomingdale 55 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW #2 1822 NORTH CAPITOL ST NW #3 129 W ST NW #103
$795,000 $760,000 $345,000
Brentwood 1326 DOWNING PL NE #2 1706 VIRGINIA AVE NE #4
$272,000 $198,000
Brightwood 343 CEDAR ST NW #102 343 CEDAR ST NW #118 6608 14TH ST NW #201 6718 3RD ST NW #105
$412,500 $410,000 $277,000 $270,000
Brookland 3310 9TH ST NE #2 3312 9TH ST NE #1 3211 12TH ST NE #102 2701 4TH ST NE #301 2615 4TH ST NE #306 2625 3RD ST NE #305 4420 1ST PL NE #11
$699,900 $619,900 $519,000 $299,000 $250,000 $247,000 $132,000
Capitol Hill 215 I ST NE #101 528 13TH ST SE #B 1101 9TH ST NE #1 606 KENTUCKY AVE SE #A 18 9TH ST NE #103 1813 EAST CAPITOL ST SE #3 1209 G ST SE #10 115 D ST SE #G2 1209 G ST SE #11
$1,085,000 $874,000 $679,900 $620,500 $568,500 $549,900 $464,000 $450,000 $449,000
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1010 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #502 920 I ST NW #413 2425 L ST NW #534 777 7TH ST NW #1024 1150 K ST NW #1111 400 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #1005 1150 K ST NW #207 1150 K ST NW #903 2201 L ST NW #614 701 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW #1226 1230 23RD ST NW #805 1314 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #704 2101 N ST NW #T3 1111 25TH ST NW #716
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4301 MILITARY RD NW #701 4301 MILITARY RD NW #213 4301 MILITARY RD NW #204
ClevelanD park
3883 CONNECTICUT AVE NW #204 3401 38TH ST NW #426 3511 39TH ST NW #D490 3401 38TH ST NW #815 3601 39TH ST NW #C333 3941 LANGLEY CT NW #C579 3026 WISCONSIN AVE NW #206
Columbia HeigHts 3624 10TH ST NW #7 526 LAMONT NW #2 1451 GIRARD ST NW #PH5 1032 LAMONT ST NW #B 1303 CLIFTON ST NW #2 1451 GIRARD ST NW #3 1451 GIRARD ST NW #4 2725 13TH ST NW #2 3114 WARDER ST NW #1 3441 14TH ST NW #3 1308 CLIFTON ST NW #312 3205 GEORGIA AVE NW #503 1390 KENYON ST NW #324 3205 GEORGIA AVE NW #203 1427 CHAPIN ST NW #303 2750 14TH ST NW #407 1341 CLIFTON ST NW #103 1401 COLUMBIA RD NW #103 3902 14TH ST NW #216 430 IRVING ST NW #202 1464 COLUMBIA RD NW #E 1451 PARK RD NW #104
Congress HeigHts 1110 SAVANNAH ST SE #33 625 CHESAPEAKE ST SE #104
Dupont
1823 RIGGS PL NW #3 1736 WILLARD ST NW #402 1 SCOTT CIR NW #702 1727 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #612 1330 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW #401 1740 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW #F 1929 16TH ST NW #402 1833 S ST NW #23 1828 RIGGS PL NW #27 1738 T ST NW #3
$242,000 $220,000
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$720,000 $688,000 $613,750 $605,000 $550,000 $455,000 $437,500 $435,000 $410,000 $406,500 $397,000 $392,000 $359,900 $539,000
1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
$1,500,000 $1,175,000 $915,000
2 2 2
$475,000 $369,900 $350,000 $338,000 $337,500 $325,000 $273,000
2 1 1 1 1 1 1
$854,000 $779,900 $775,000 $750,000 $630,000 $630,000 $625,000 $620,000 $586,100 $570,000 $550,000 $509,900 $505,000 $424,900 $385,000 $385,000 $335,000 $327,000 $315,000 $290,000 $289,000 $275,000
2 3 2 3 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1
$205,000 $73,900
2 2
$499,900 $392,000 $268,000 $249,000 $550,000 $510,000 $424,900 $345,000 $266,000 $649,750
2 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 2
726 FOURTH ST SE
824 D ST SE
PRICE REDUCED $1,498,000
UNDER CONTRACT GRANDE DAME of Historic Capitol Hill on Eastern Market Metro Park.
3810 SF New construction traditional Victorian finishes in classic Capitol Hill style. 3BR 2.5BA plus 2BR 1BA English Basement unit w/ C of O or easily combine w/ internal staircase to 5BR 3.5BA home. Unit rent $2400/mo covers approx. $500,000 of mortgage.
This stately Victorian 4 story brick & brownstone bay front TH, 3 story + English Basement was built in the late 1800’s. . This magnificently large home, perfect for entertaining ,was restored in 2008 by the current owners. Main house: entry foyer with original slate leads to LR & formal DR defined by columns. Custom chef’s kitchen and family room face the deep landscaped garden and carriage house. The upper floors: Master BR / marble master bath & sitting room with rear porch. & views of roof tops . 2 BR’s & 2 BA + library & rear porch are on 2nd fl. Full Basement for work out room, kids playroom and/or office.
Wide 23’6” x 52’ light filled w/windows on 3 sides. 10’8” ceiling ht. Formal LR & DR w/ gas FP, Custom Kitchen w/ bay,natural cherry cabinetry,granite counters, glass tile backsplash, island, SS appliances. Walk in pantry, wet bar, table space in Bay & open to sunny Family Rm. Oak floors. 8’ French drs access private huge rear & side landscaped garden.
Separate 2 story carriage house has 3 car pkng & above 1 BR/1 BA/LR/Kitch. apt including large deck at entry- Garden room & wet bar,1/2 ba useful for entertaining al fresco. This home faces Eastern Market Metro Park, in planning stages with well known architects, Weinstein & Assoc. & Ohme Van Sweden which will create even more lush landscape plans . Elegant Home facing Park is a special architectural gem
MBR w/2 walk-in closets & MBA suite, glass shower, marble counters, dbl. sinks, Jacuzzi,Sep WC. 2 spacious BRs+ 2nd BA, Linen Cl & sep Laundry/utility Rm, Storage. 3 car Pkg from private gated access. Built 2006 as part of Lenox School Townhouses. Contact Kitty Kaupp 202-255-0952
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$649,000 $515,000 $459,650 $380,000 $320,000 $318,000 $265,000
Foggy Bottom 900 24TH ST NW #G
$785,000
Forest Hills 3883 CONNECTICUT AVE NW #608 2711 ORDWAY ST NW #111 2939 VAN NESS ST NW #528 2939 VAN NESS ST NW #103
$394,500 $350,000 $210,000 $210,000
Gallery Place 400 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #804
$290,000
Georgetown 3303 WATER ST NW #6E 3303 WATER ST NW #F-3 1015 33RD ST NW #812 1220 ETON CT NW #T16 1015 33RD ST NW #411 2500 Q ST NW #727
$2,300,000 $1,575,000 $1,235,000 $769,000 $450,000 $425,000
Glover Park 3919 FULTON ST NW #PH5 3919 FULTON ST NW #1 2111 WISCONSIN AVE NW #218 2400 41ST ST NW #303 3915 FULTON ST NW #PH5
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H Street Corridor 1367 FLORIDA AVE NE #302 500 25TH PL NE #102
$485,000 $262,500
Hill Crest 2137 SUITLAND TER SE #202 3861 PENNSYLVANIA AVE SE #B
$119,000 $67,000
Kalorama 2230 CALIFORNIA ST NW #5AW 2359 ASHMEAD PL NW #2 2011 KALORAMA RD NW #7 1842 MINTWOOD PL NW #6 1807 CALIFORNIA ST NW #305 20322040 BELMONT RD NW #405 1880 COLUMBIA RD NW #406 2300 18TH ST NW #206 2410 20TH ST NW #9 1954 COLUMBIA RD NW #805
$1,560,000 $775,000 $610,000 $590,000 $455,000 $403,499 $399,000 $385,000 $360,000 $315,000
Ledroit Park 438 OAKDALE PL NW #2 531 T ST NW #101 1907 3RD ST NW #302
$767,000 $532,000 $465,000
Logan Circle 1425 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW #50 1309 T ST NW #1 20 LOGAN CIR NW #3-3 1304 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW #6 1306 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW #2 1529 14TH ST NW #503 1441 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW #919 1229 12TH ST NW #101 1537 15TH ST NW #301 1225 N ST NW #A
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1225 13TH ST NW #107 1125 12TH ST NW #41 1904 VERMONT AVE NW ##B
$485,000 $270,000 $1,500,000
Mount Pleasant 1815 LAMONT ST NW #2 3220 17TH ST NW #203 3420 16TH ST NW #402 2630 ADAMS MILL RD NW #309 3422 BROWN ST NW #101
$1,300,000 $604,500 $580,000 $579,000 $513,500
Mount Vernon Square 910 M ST NW #407 910 M ST NW #601
$440,000 $900,000
North Cleveland Park 4444 CONNECTICUT AVE NW #304
$399,000
Observatory Circle 4100 CATHEDRAL AVE NW #PH 3 2801 NEW MEXICO AVE NW #711 4100 CATHEDRAL AVE NW #719 3901 FULTON ST NW #1
$670,000 $600,000 $286,000 $255,000
Old City #1 604 KENTUCKY AVE SE #A 1391 PENNSYLVANIA AVE SE #269 1391 PENNSYLVANIA AVE SE #308 257 14TH ST SE #B 1391 PENNSYLVANIA AVE SE #427 1391 PENNSYLVANIA AVE SE #441 1025 1ST ST SE #603 1391 PENNSYLVANIA AVE SE #451 615 3RD ST NE #9 410 15TH ST NE #4 216 21ST ST NE #2 284 15TH ST SE #101 920 15TH ST SE #A 1514 ISHERWOOD ST NE #3
$629,900 $565,000 $507,500 $483,000 $459,000 $455,000 $455,000 $439,000 $412,000 $387,500 $385,000 $378,884 $334,000 $215,000
Old City #2 2 2 3 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 1 2
1126 5TH ST NW #4 - PENTHOUSE 1126 5TH ST NW #UNIT 2 1619 R ST NW #601 2120 VERMONT AVE NW #109 1619 R ST NW #406 441 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW #1 910 M ST NW #527 475 K ST NW #919 1440 CHURCH ST NW #105 1733 20TH ST NW #204 1610 11TH ST NW #1A 1126 5TH ST NW #UNIT 1 437 NEW YORK AVE NW #Y31 1441 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW #311 475 K ST NW #1227 2020 12TH ST NW #417 1111 11TH ST NW #811 1117 10TH ST NW #812 1935 17TH ST NW #1 2020 15TH ST NW #1 1316 12TH ST NW #2 80 NEW YORK AVE NW #405 12091219 13TH ST NW #212 1300 N ST NW #106 2120 VERMONT AVE NW #1 1101 L ST NW #702 1754 CORCORAN ST NW #56R 2000 16TH ST NW #2 1545 18TH ST NW #208
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Penn Quarter 801 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW #1225
$370,000
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Petworth 516 SHEPHERD ST NW #2 16 GRANT CIRCLE NW #C2 4313 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE. NW #A2 4109 5TH ST NW #A 756 PARK RD NW #1 756 PARK RD NW #2
$820,300 $762,500 $720,000 $530,000 $499,000 $499,000
Randle Heights 1631 GAINESVILLE ST SE #201 1907 GOOD HOPE RD SE #7
$120,000 $75,000
Residences At Citycenter 925 H ST NW #1001
$1,575,000
Rla (SW) 355 I ST SW #205 1101 3RD ST SW #601 1101 3RD ST SW #209 1101 3RD ST SW #609
$407,000 $370,000 $304,000 $302,000
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Shaw 437 NEW YORK AVE NW #214 2120 VERMONT AVE NW #220
$457,000 $425,000
SW Waterfront 723 3RD ST SW #414
$569,000
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Trinidad 1205 MORSE ST NE #3
$602,000
Truxton Circle 15 N ST NW #2 15 N ST NW #1
$719,900 $605,000
U Street 2331 15TH ST NW #406 2331 15TH ST NW #405 2125 14TH ST NW #409
$479,900 $449,000 $375,000
Wesley Heights 4200 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #910 3101 NEW MEXICO AVE NW #840 3101 NEW MEXICO AVE NW #208 3101 NEW MEXICO AVE NW #825 4200 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #704 4200 CATHEDRAL AVE NW #606 4200 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW #808 4201 CATHEDRAL AVE NW #613E
$835,000 $645,000 $615,000 $580,000 $540,000 $362,000 $297,500 $289,900
West End 1177 22ND ST NW #8-C 1177 22ND ST NW #3C 1155 23RD ST NW #PH3P 2555 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW #309 1155 23RD ST NW #8H
$1,980,000 $1,850,000 $1,795,000 $1,183,000 $939,900
Woodley Park 2818 CONNECTICUT AVE NW #15 2725 CONNECTICUT AVE NW #402
$925,000 $544,000
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Woodridge
2504 22ND ST NE #3 $123,000 2
CoOp Adams Morgan 1661 CRESCENT PL NW #208 1661 CRESCENT PL NW #407 3025 ONTARIO RD NW #508
$650,000 $370,000 $355,000
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1801 CLYDESDALE PL NW #716
$160,000
Cleveland Park 3620 CONNECTICUT AVE NW #40 3411 29TH ST NW #2
$466,000 $270,000
Columbia Heights 1415 GIRARD ST NW #205
$270,000
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Dupont 1514 17TH ST NW #600 1514 17TH ST NW #B14 1701 16TH ST NW #410 1701 16TH ST NW #342 2039 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE NW #503 1725 17TH ST NW #412 1701 16TH ST NW #454 1701 16TH ST NW #526 1701 16TH ST NW #814 1701 16TH ST NW #440
$420,000 $293,000 $169,900 $374,500 $475,000 $395,000 $372,340 $360,000 $209,500 $315,000
Foggy Bottom 2510 VIRGINIA AVE NW #711-N 730 24TH ST NW #311
$600,000 $245,018
Forest Hills 3001 VEAZEY TRL NW #1307 3001 VEAZEY TER NW #213
$462,000 $264,000
Glover Park 3900 TUNLAW RD NW #513
$230,000
Mount Pleasant 2853 ONTARIO RD NW #616 2853 ONTARIO RD NW #310 2853 ONTARIO RD NW #111/115 2853 ONTARIO RD NW #510
$775,000 $545,000 $1,050,000 $540,000
Navy Yard 1000 NEW JERSEY AVE SE #414 1000 NEW JERSEY AVE SE #1021
$468,000 $349,508
Observatory Circle 4000 CATHEDRAL AVE NW #304-B 4101 CATHEDRAL AVE NW #1006 4101 CATHEDRAL AVE NW #107 4000 CATHEDRAL AVE NW #615B
$976,000 $425,000 $345,000 $327,000
Old City #2 1701 16TH ST NW #829 1915 16TH ST NW #103 1444 W ST NW #402 1440 W ST NW #306
$328,000 $319,000 $172,000 $49,000
Petworth 5232 NORTH CAPITOL ST NW #205
$158,000
Rla (SW) 345 O ST SW 429 N ST SW #S805 1311 DELAWARE AVE SW #S444 1311 DELAWARE AVE SW #S228 1311 DELAWARE AVE SW #S643 1311 DELAWARE AVE SW #S742
$490,000 $425,000 $192,500 $189,900 $180,000 $160,000
Southwest Waterfront 357 O ST SW
$513,000
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$239,000
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Notes Destination: Due South So many choices! From the ever-widening array of culinary options near Nationals Park, husband Peter and I recently decided on Due South. The down-home, yet upscale, restaurant opened almost a year ago in the Lumber Shed at The Yards. Decor is bright and airy with huge windows, bathing diners in early evening sunlight. The decibel level was high, but not ear-splitting. Due South was created by Bo Blair, who also operates Georgetown Events (with several restaurants there). In The Yards, Blair has Ice Cream Jubilee, Truckeroo, and the Half Street Fairgrounds near Nationals Park. Chef/partner is Rusty Homan, whose custom-made smoker turns out succulent ribs, pulled pork, and smoked chicken and oysters, the latter an appetizer. To catch that sunlight, we settled by the window. We were tempted by the starters, especially squash puppies (napped with jalapeno aioli) and the aforementioned charbroiled oysters, but decided to proceed to the main event. Southern-bred Peter, a self-proclaimed barbecue expert, was eager to try chef Homan’s highly touted St. Louis-style barbecue pork ribs. But he opted for the pulled pork platter with Anson Mill grits, collards, and a corn muffin. “One of the better pork platters I’ve had in the Washington area,” Peter proclaimed, citing the smoky, savory flavor. “And the piquant barbecue sauce had a bite that went well with the rather bland grits. The collards were sublime.” I decided on the smoked chicken half, escorted by chili-roasted sweet potatoes and broc-
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coli rabe. Honey mustard barbecue sauce, draped all over the meat, was piquantly delicious, but I found it overpowering and would have preferred it served on the side. The broccoli needed a smidgen of salt, which our served promptly provided. Other tempting options: blackened local catfish and a decadent-sounding bacon pimento cheeseburger. Next time. Dinner for two, with a glass of wine apiece, came to $80, including tax and tip. Open daily for lunch and dinner, Due South is at 301 Water St. SE; call 202-479-4616 or visit duesouthdc.com.
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Suds and Burgers Al Fresco diners savor the down-home cooking at Due South, near Nats Park. Photo: Celeste McCall
TD Burger owner/chef Timothy Dean learned barbecue
As the lazy, hazy days of summer are upon us, Betgrilling from his North Carolina grandfather. Photo: Celeste McCall sy has arrived atop Barracks Row’s Belga Cafe. Created by Chef Bart and team, Betsy is an open-air summer. For just $5 you get a Bud & Burger. Featured rooftop serving American fare and gin-oriented is the George Washington Classic – with American cocktails. This hidden oasis is inspired by Chef cheese, lettuce, and tomato plus a draft Budweiser. Bart’s chicken flock, and Betsy is his favorite. The Happy hour goes from 4 to 7 p.m., Monday through Frimenu focuses on small plates like buffalo chicken day. Not included are the other burgers. The Obama is croquettes, spicy corn-on-the-cob, and buckets of a juicy patty capped fried mussels. Herbs plucked with grilled Mau onfrom Bart’s rooftop garden ofions, Swiss cheese, ten jazz up the cocktails. To and watercress. A find Betsy, head to Belga, more sinful conthen walk behind the buildcoction is the Jean ing through the graffiti-paintLouis, crowned ed alley and up the stairs. Or with foie gras and follow the signs and chickens black truffle aiograffiti’ed on the sidewalk. li. Dean, 46, was a Weather permitting, Betprotege of the late sy opens at 4 p.m., Tuesday great Jean-Palladin. through Sunday, with But the three-yearhappy hour from 5:00 old TD Burger ofto 6:30 p.m. daily. Dinfers more than burgA pair of Teutonic lions guard the recently opened ner begins at 5:30 p.m., ers. Dean smokes a Brig, a German-style beer garden at the foot of Barwith Belga’s brunch racks Row. Photo by Celeste McCall mean rack of ribs, menu from 10 a.m. to 3 a skill learned from p.m., Saturday and Sunhis North Carolinian grandfather. TD is open daily; day. Call 202-544-0100 or visit www.belgacacall 202-546-2433 or visit www.tdburger.com. fe.com.
Here’s something easy on the wallet. In NoMa, Timothy Dean’s TD Burger, 250 K St. NE, is running a happy hour special all
Beer in the Brig Just in time for summer, The Brig, Navy Yard’s sprawling, 210-seat beer garden, was set to arrive last month at the “bottom of Barracks Row.” Besides a full bar, 15 types of brewski will flow from taps. Brats, burgers,
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and the like will sizzle on outdoor grills. You will find the beer garden at 1007 Eighth St. SE. Look for the giant Hofbrau lions out front, imported from Munich. By the way, “brig” refers to the jail where they put misbehaving sailors and Marines.
Market Watch Peter and I have stumbled upon a new Eastern Market vendor: Big Holes, a donut-hole bakery stand created by Grant Sarvis. The motto is, “Don’t be an A-Hole, try a B-Hole.” (I didn’t come up with that, they did.) Anyway, the round, tasty morsels come in various flavors including dill/ chive with cream cheese, cinnamon treat, and honey lavender. You’ll find Big Holes on Sundays outside Eastern Market. They also cater; call 561699-3107 or email bholebakery@gmail.com.
Makin’ Bacon We’ve enjoyed various concoctions at Capitol Hill restaurants and elsewhere involving delicious bacon hickory-smoked in Benton, Tenn. So we were pleased to find the tasty pork, priced at $13.99 per pound, at Harvey’s Market in Union Market. Closed Monday, Union Market is at 1309 Fifth St. NE; visit www.harveysmarketdc.com.
Summer Adds Nando’s Peri-Peri, the African/Portuguese chicken eatery with outposts on 411 H St. NE and 300 Tingey St. SE (Navy Yard), among other locations, has unveiled new items. Most involve thigh meat, in my opinion the tastiest part of the bird. Among newcomers are flame-grilled, skin-on boneless chicken thighs; thigh skewers; and a “thigh and mighty” sandwich on a toasted Portuguese-style roll. Refreshing new summer drinks include pineapple and blood orange/mango lemonades. For more information visit www.nandosperiperi.com.
Lunch and Happy Hour Beuchert’s Saloon, 623 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, now serves lunch on Tuesday through Friday, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., in the dining room and on the patio. Beuchert’s also offers weekend brunch plus a festive happy hour from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., with daily specials. Call 202-733-1384 or visit www.beuchertssaloon.com.
Diner and Pub Coming next spring to the Atlas District is Blue
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Diner, the brainchild of father-and-son team Larry and Justin Harbin. A dressed-up version of circa 1940s-50s eateries, Blue Diner will occupy the second floor of 1248-1250 H St. NE. Spile & Spigot, an English pub, will be downstairs. The Harbins are first-time restaurateurs, but Justin has worked in the food business for a dozen years. We remember him from Cheesetique, the nifty wine and cheese bar in Arlington’s Shirlington Village. The 160-seat Blue Diner will be festooned with subway tiles and vinyl seats and booths, a counter overlooking the kitchen, a patio, and a bar. As the moniker suggests, blue will be prominent, reminiscent of downtown’s long-gone Blue Mirror Grill. The name Spile & Spigot comes from parts of a cask used to serve ale. Larry Harbin spent time working in a small British town when he fell in love with the pubs. The menu will focus on fish and chips, bangers and mash, plus other dishes with an “international influence,” Justin says. He describes Spile & Spigot as “a lot like a gastropub, but please don’t ever call it a gastropub because it sounds a lot like indigestion.”
And… Arriving at 406 H St. NE is Fare Well, a vegan bakery created by Doron Petersan, who twice took first place in Food Network’s Cupcake Wars. The vegan bakery will serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. The full bar will flow with beer and wine on tap, plus cocktails.
RAMMY Winners Congrats to three restaurants located near Capitol Hill that took top honors at the 34th Annual RAMMY Awards Gala, held June 12 at the Walter Washington Convention Center. Best New Restaurant: Maketto (Atlas District); Pastry Chef: Alex Levin, Osteria Morini (near Navy Yard); Wine Program: Red Hen (NoMa). Presented by the Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington (RAMW), the RAMMY Awards honor the region’s food-service community.
Goodbye, Dogs Barracks Row bade adieu to funky hotdog spot DC-3, which was located at 423 Eighth St. SE. Meanwhile, sister restaurant Matchbox has abandoned plans to expand into the nearby space vacated by Las Placitas, which relocated to 1100 Eighth St. SE. u
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Struggles with Language: One a Classic Writer’s Mission and a Second Using Current Cyber Codes by Mike Canning ‘Genius’ Individual creators creating – that most interior of acts – has always been difficult, if not impossible, to treat in the cinema, which best exhibits a tactile reality in a world of movement, not the inner workings of the mind. Years of biopics about famous writers, composers, scientists, and artists prove this again and again. A recent example: “The Man Who Knew Infinity,” wherein the film can only mimic a gifted mathematician’s wrestling with his visions. With a new film, “Genius,” we are in this realm again with a story of a most flamboyant writer, Thomas Wolfe, whose baroque prose flowed from him like water from a faucet. We see the novelist, knit-browed, writing furiously, but it’s an image that is a parody of the creative act. “Genius,” however, written by John Logan and directed by Michael Grandage, does have a different angle on the writing life. The story is as much about an editor, the renowned Maxwell Perkins, as it is about Wolfe, and the filmmakers have the luxury of showing the creative process as a plausible
action between two protagonists, a recipe for drama. (Now in theaters, the film is rated PG-13 and runs 104 minutes.) In the person of Perkins, famous in the 1920s as the editor of F. Scott Fitzgerald and Ernest Hemingway at Scribner’s publishing house, we have the redoubtable Colin Firth, a cool Englishman playing an equable American intellectual, who finds a massive sheaf of papers on his desk titled “O Lost,” and, sloughing into it, finds sparks of merit. That reading extends to his train commute, on his walk home, and even to the dinner table, where Perkins forgets to remove his omnipresent fedora. He calls in the author, the 29-year-old Thomas Wolfe (Jude Law), a fount of energy and verbosity, full of himself and his work. Wolfe is fueled not only by his own outsized ego but also by his older lover, Aline Bernstein (Nicole Kidman), a rebellious painter who has pushed him to publish. Perkins agrees to tame the wild novel-in-the making, and the two struggle, and argue, and produce “Look Homeward, Angel,” Wolfe’s autobiographical debut.
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Wolfe’s next opus is delivered in boxes by handcart, but Perkins is able to fashion it into the author’s bestseller, “Of Time and the River.” Ultimately Bernstein comes to worry about Perkins’ hold over Wolfe, which she sees as distancing him from his creativity – and from her. Perkins, of serene temperament, is tested by Wolfe’s demands and grandiosity, and the two head for a literary divorce. My original comments on creativity on film may stand, but “Genius” succeeds at least in suggesting how another creative act – editing – is done. There is one fine sequence where the camera cuts between Perkins’ stolid face and the page of Wolfe’s manuscript, where we see the latter’s florid language briskly chopped by the editor’s red pencil as the sound track intones the words sliced. Wolfe is aghast at the cutting yet finally accepts that his winnowed passage reads better. This is inventive filmmaking because it involves real action over interior musings. Screenwriter Logan, an American, is an experienced hand, having written scripts for major blockbusters (“Gladiator,” Skyfall”) as well as for more nuanced films (“Hugo”), and he has even assayed the struggle of the artist before in his award-winning “Red,” a two-character play in which a noted artist (Mark Rothko) matches wits with a neophyte painter. Director Michael Grandage is a noted British stage director who makes his film debut here. His touch with actors is variably proven in “Genius.” Among those actors, Dominic West, as Hemingway, looks strikingly like Ol’ Papa, but his appearance is a mere cameo. Guy Pearce does a bit more as the disaffected but sympathetic Fitzgerald, a poignant figure on the skids with lessons for the kid on the rise. The wonderful Laura Linney, as Perkins’ wife Louise, doesn’t get much to do. Kidman is a one-note harridan as Bernstein, but she is passionate. Jude Law is a big question mark as Wolfe. While one understands that Wolfe was known as a force of nature, Law shows that force with a flailing, over-the-top performance featuring a syrupy Southern accent. Too much. Still, it may be that Law’s performance just appears exaggerated in contrast to the equilibrium of Firth’s measured impersonation of Perkins. His is a nicely balanced take on the confident editor, the calm center for his outsized writers. Even as he appears placid, however, somehow Firth’s Max, in small gestures and assured language, emits his own kind of passion, one committed to recognizing and
quiries reveal a web of intrigue involving the CIA, the National Security Agency (NSA), the US military’s new Cyber Command, Israel’s Mossad, and other operations both here and abroad. Among talking heads discussing Stuxnet are noted journalistic sources such as David Sanger, national security correspondent for the New York Times, who speculates on who created the virus, and interlocutors like Gen. Michael Hayden, ex-director of both the NSA and the CIA, who still isn’t willing to admit that Stuxnet existed. An image of a disguised NSA source from “Zero Days,” a Magnolia Pictures release. Photo: Magnolia Pictures The most striking figure discussing the malware is a nurturing literary greatness. tough, forthright blonde womPuzzling Note: For a film about one of the an whose image and voice are disguised. She most American of writers, the principal cast of identifies herself as an NSA operative and con“Genius” is made up almost completely of Britfidently confirms the US-Israeli connection and ish and Australian actors (Linney being the exits Iranian target (which, it turns out, was nevception) and was filmed in England. er damaged by Stuxnet). Her identity provides a neat surprise at the end. ‘Zero Days’ Gibney, very much an advocacy filmmak“Zero Days” is a documentary thriller about the er (witness “Taxi to the Dark Side” and “Going wacky world of cyberwar. The title refers to cerClear”), makes the point that there is too much tain kinds of unguarded points of entry, or flaws, secrecy in matters of cyber warfare, and that inwithin computer systems which can make them telligence authorities have to fess up so we can vulnerable. In this instance the film traces the all live in a more predictable, safer world. He story of the infamous Stuxnet, a piece of self-rephighlights this in an early sequence where he licating computer malware known as a worm for has a whole string of spokespersons deny, deny, its ability to burrow from computer to computer. deny that they know anything about Stuxnet, a Noted documentarian Alex Gibney examneat parody of the clam-up. ines the background to this virus (discovered in Gibney probably does have a point about 2010) and speculates, based on several sources, opening up on cyber matters – though he finalthat US and Israel intelligence secretly confectly belabors it – and he could have presented this ed Stuxnet to target a key part of a nuclear faciliimportant, yet very murky topic in a more coherty in Natanz, Iran, but that the virus spread well ent manner. Still, with his film’s compilation of beyond its intended target to threaten other systhe potential catastrophes lurking in the ether, tems. (The film opens on July 8, is currently not he can certainly scare the bejesus out of us. rated, and runs 116 minutes.) “Zero Days” describes the discovery of Hill resident Mike Canning has written on movthe mysterious Stuxnet through the testimony, ies for the Hill Rag since 1993 and is a member of the Washington Area Film Critics Assoamong others, of two US-based cyber investigaciation. He is the author of “Hollywood on the tors, Eric Chien and Liam O’Murchu, who exPotomac: How the Movies View Washington, plain in detail (often using blowups of computDC.” His reviews and writings on film can be er code) how they tried to trace the origin of the found online at www.mikesflix.com. u malware to determine its real targets. Their in-
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an Kern is on an expedition through time, maybe timelessness, connecting societies, peoples, and eons. The cultures could be Egyptian, Spanish, Navajo – or Capitol Hill on any afternoon.” I wrote that in 2002. If anything, Jan’s work has become not just timeless but a passage through the rhythms of human intelligence to the deliberate beginnings – back to the cultivation of vision and the awakening of the mind to the very idea of form and color. It captures that original power of portrayal. In the cave it was the rendering of both visible spirits and the unseen, untouchable forces that elevated the mind and made it tremble in fear, along with the triumph of personal identity. Jan recreates the significance of the ancient stencils of hands found throughout the world, left by isolated clusters of humans out of touch with one another. Her collage paintings of “hands with halos” touch the Paleolithic, when men and women first made a deliberate record of individual existence. She reaches forward from there through the constant flow of insistent culture. In painted collages such as “African Drum” or “Jamaican Rhythm” she combines the bold, vivid colors of modernism with the richness of tradition. The layered strips of canvas give them dimension and they come alive, dance, within a formal, structured composition. Jan is originally from North Carolina but has lived on the Hill for many years. In 1971 she enrolled in the Corcoran School of Art and continued to take classes for the next six years. She has had innumerable exhibitions, both solo and group, and her work can be found in government, corporate, and private collections.
by Jim Magner
Jan Kern photographed taking a break at The Corner Store a few weeks after the opening of her solo show held there from December 12 to January 9, 2016. (Photo by Kris Swanson)
“Jamaican Rhythms,” Jan Kern, copyright 2011, acrylic on canvas, collaged, 41 by 45 inches. Photo: Gregory Staley
Jim Magner’s Thoughts on Art I skipped kindergarten and forced my way into first grade at age five because I had a sense that I wasn’t going to like school and wanted to get it over with. Happily, one of the first things the teacher did was print our names on cards, prop them up on our
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Artist Revisit: Jan Kern
“Hands Dance With Zebra Stripes,” Jan Kern, copyright 2013, acrylic on canvas, collaged, 19 by 34 inches.
A prime destination for dining, large or small private events, late night dancing & drinking, and weekend bottomless mimosa brunch! desks, and tell us to copy them onto a piece of heavy paper. I had been reading for a while, mostly signs in my Chicago neighborhood, and I was fascinated with language, like all the meanings of a simple word like “pop.” But sitting there at that desk I got a rush of realization: the letters on the card were more than words. They were me! That name would always be me. It was the incredible force of conscious identity. I was looking at myself, my unique, lasting self. It had to be the same force that compelled men and women to leave the visual effects of their hands on cave and rock walls. They did this by filling their mouths with liquefied pigment and spraying it over their hands to create a stencil. That handprint was them, individuals. This was no shallow Paleolithic “selfie.” It wasn’t graffiti. These were minds wakening to an identity. That’s me. I’m alive. Jan Kern brings that force of conscious identity to her work. It could be hands – her hands – reaching into the past; or with subtler symbols she can pull you into the continuous human voyage of awakening ideas. But it’s not just the ideas. It’s the art. The hidden strength of a Jan Kern collage is the integrity of the composition and the enormous power of pure color.
At the Galleries Judy Searles, “Intimate Florals” Capitol Hill Art League 545 Seventh St. SE –July 14 “Intimate Florals” is a solo show of enticing photographs that you will not want to miss. Judy
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Climate Change May Impact the Wine in Your Glass by Lilia Coffin
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t can be difficult to understand the scope of how climate change is going to affect our daily lives, but I’d like to try to convey how much it is going to change what’s in your glass. The global increase in temperature is going to shift the entire industry in new directions, and major studies have been dedicated to what vineyards and vintners should expect. Wines are going to become bigger, bolder, and come from new locations. While Bordeaux has nicknamed it the “bon probleme” it is not necessarily for the better. It’s incredible what a difference a few degrees will make! Wine in general is only grown between about 30 and 50 degrees latitude, in the northern and southern hemispheres, and heat-sensitive pinot noir is only grown between about 45 and 48 degrees. That is a very thin strip of continent, only about a 350-mile stretch. Increasing temperatures will push the ideal-growing latitudes toward the poles, while melting ice caps will push cold air, and the damaging storms that come with it, down the coasts. This could mean some grape varietals will end up shifting their best vineyard sites by up to 1,000 miles, and sensitive grapes like pinot may lose their ideal conditions altogether. Traditionally the best wine-growing regions required near-drought conditions to achieve the heat to ripen wine grapes properly. As temperatures rise, though, even heavy rains during the summer are not enough to offset or absorb the heat, and grapes are ripening earlier. This means more sugar, more acid, and more tannins, which usually translates into better wines. The 2003 Bordeaux vintage that grew under these conditions, however, is a great example of what can go wrong with early harvest: its wines have been bland, described as flabby and disappointing. The early ripening also means that areas that already had those perfect drought conditions are getting far too hot. Tuscany, Napa and Sonoma, and Australia are all at risk of losing huge swaths of acreage, up to 80 percent, by 2100. We can see a lot of these changes occurring. Just since the 1990s, alcohol levels in California and Bordeaux reds have risen by almost 5 percent. Even with grapes that do well in higher temperatures, you need cooler temperatures at night to prevent them from metabolizing away all their acid. Without the balancing acidity the sugars run amuck, creating intensely fruity wines with
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high alcohol. This is especially damaging for white wines and pinot noirs, but doesn’t help the heavier reds much either. Without the cool nights, anthocyanins, the molecules that give red wines their color, are weaker, so while the wine itself will be bolder, its color will not be as intense. To boot, rising carbon dioxide levels are changing the density of oak, so even the aging process of the bold reds is affected. White wines will lose their tart edge and literally taste “hotter” with higher alcohol. More will be exposed to malolactic fermentation, and there will probably be a rise in sweet whites with lower alcohol and higher residual sugar. Changes are already underway. Burgundy has experienced devastating hail storms since 2012, and many vineyards use silver iodide, a gas pumped into the atmosphere, to encourage smaller hailstones and quicker storms. Australian winemakers are moving to Tasmania, an island off the southern coast with a cooler clime, and California is experimenting with growing patterns and winemaking techniques that will allow them to maintain the acclaimed vineyards on the valley floor for as long as viable. South Africa and other locations are switching out grapes that require longer to ripen, like Cabernet, with grapes that better fit the new schedule, like merlot. Other hearty grapes, like tempranillo, syrah, and grenache, are all on the rise. Diluting wines is also becoming a more common practice, unfortunately. While this could be the beginning of a new age, my first instinct is to fear change and to consider this a tragedy. I think the best personal contribution we can make is to purchase wines from the regions that are most at risk of losing the essence of their particular style. The taut acid of a Burgundy pinot, the robust structure of a Brunello, the long finish of a Bordeaux, the balance of the best California cabs, are all cultural institutions at risk in the coming years. Who better to maintain such institutions than you, in your personal collection?
Lilia Coffin is a wine consultant with Schneider’s of Capitol Hill. www.cellar.com u
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“African Drum,” Jan Kern, copyright 2014, acrylic on canvas, collaged, 9-1/4 by 105/8 inches. Photo : Gregory Staley
is a member of the Capitol Hill Art League (CHAL). Stu Searles Capitol Hill Art League 545 Seventh St. SE July 16-Aug. 16 Opening reception: July 16, 5-7 p.m. This is a terrific solo show for CHAL member Stu Searles. Join the artist for the wine and cheese opening in the gallery, www.chaw.org. Regional Juried Exhibition Hill Center Galleries Old Naval Hospital 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE – Oct. 2 This is a grand show that you may want to see in phases, or several times, to take it all in. The juror, Eric Denker, senior lecturer and head of Adult Tours and Lectures at the National Gallery of Art, selected 75 artists. You will see all manner of art in just about every style and medium. There is something for ev-
eryone, or you may find everything intriguing and rewarding. With a huge selection and modest prices, this may be a good place to get ready for the upcoming gift-giving season. (Yes, I’m afraid it’s not far off.) “Take It Outside” Foundry Gallery 2118 Eighth St. NW July 6-31 Opening reception: July 9, 5-8 p.m. All three artists “take it outside” with free and loose interpretations of the landscape and a celebration of the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service. Charlene Nield, Jay Peterzell, and Becky S. Kim work in different media – acrylic, charcoal, and oil – and master each. www.foundrygallery.org A Capitol Hill artist and writer, Jim Magner can be reached at Artandthecity05@aol.com. His award-winning book, “A Haunting Beauty,” can be acquired through www.ahauntingbeauty.com. u
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A Compendium of Readers, Writers, Books, & Events
When amateur sleuth Kit Marshall moves from the Senate to the House, murder isn’t far behind.
Sleuth Extraordinaire The government shut-down has all but emptied the corridors of power, but there’s no rest for Kit Marshall. The staffer who discovered her Senate boss dead in “Stabbing in the Senate” finds herself once again embroiled in murder. Thankfully this time she’s not a person of interest. Unfortunately her new boss, the freshman congresswoman from North Carolina, is suspect numero uno. “I already recovered once on Capitol Hill from being labeled a murder suspect,” Kit laments. “I’m not sure having a boss accused of murder is much better.” In “Homicide in the House,” Colleen J. Shogan’s spirited sequel, it’s Congresswoman Maeve Dixon who is found standing over the body of the Speaker’s top aide. It doesn’t look good for her. Not only did Dixon have a very public disagreement with the victim the day before, but he was bludgeoned to death with the House gavel, and the last person to bang that gavel was Congresswoman Dixon. So Kit springs into action to save her boss – and, not incidentally, her own job – by compiling a list of suspects and doing “some serious pound-the-pavement snooping” with the help of her fashionable friend Meg, her boyfriend Doug, and their dog Clarence, a beagle mix with a serious pepperoni jones. Despite the dual pressures of trying to negotiate an end to the shutdown and solve a murder, Kit finds time to frequent her favorite lo-
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cal spots, joining friends for a quick breakfast at Pete’s, lunch at We the Pizza, and drinks at Tortilla Coast. She also ably navigates the “controlled chaos” of the House, eluding the “K Street peddlers” in the cafeteria and the packs of lupine reporters lurking outside her office door in pursuit of a vicious killer. It’s all in a day’s work for Kit Marshall, “congressional staffer extraordinaire and amateur sleuth.” Colleen Shogan is a senior executive at the Library of Congress and formerly served as deputy director of the Congressional Research Service and as a Senate staffer. Connect with her at www.colleenshogan.com.
gramming the fangirl brain to ensure a smooth transition to mature fanwomanhood. She encourages fangirls to take charge of their own life stories, and even offers advice on how to translate fangirl skills onto a resume. And most helpfully (to me, at any rate), she provides a dictionary at the end to define all those mysterious fangirl terms. Kathleen Smith is a licensed therapist who writes for websites such as Slate, Huffington Post, and Salon, and runs the website FangirlTherapy. com, where she answers questions from fangirls struggling with their obsessions.
Are You a Fangirl? Can you deal with your feels when a ship in the canon turns not to be the OTP? Do you find hairporn squee-worthy? Does the demise of your favorite BAMF send you past the point of extreme crey? If so – or if you understood any of that – you may be a fangirl. In “The Fangirl Life” author Kathleen Smith analyzes the behavior of females (fanboys will have to await their own book) who become obsessed with TV shows. As an avowed fangirl herself, Smith understands the compulsion, assuring readers that it’s okay to binge-watch, to post about episodes on the internet, and to compose fan fiction starring your favorite characters. As a therapist, however, she warns against unhealthy addiction, when a fangirl’s TV habits begin to take over her work, school, or social life. Smith proA local therapist vides self-dioffers advice agnostic tools to fangirls on and proposes managing their pop culture ways of reproobsessions.
Why I Left You “Oh dear child,” writes the absent parent in a new book for children by Tyechia White. “I left to protect you. / Sounds unbelievable but true. / There are things about me I didn’t want to put you through.” Written in the voice of a parent who has left a child behind, “I Didn’t Leave Because of You” is a poignant A new book assures plea for understanding and a children that an absent painful but loving affirmation parent doesn’t always mean an absent heart. of the parent-child bond. Written in simple rhymes, with sad but softly winsome illustrations by Mary Manning, “I Didn’t Leave Because of You” is a lovely resource for children struggling with the loss of a parent. White offers possible reasons for the abandonment and reassures readers it’s not their fault. “Please understand,” she writes, “that you are not to blame.” She even holds out some hope: “Maybe one day we will
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get the chance to reunite, / But please know that I think of you every day and night.” She dedicates her book “to every child and adult who has been left, and those who raise us, love us, and know our potential for greatness.” Tyechia L. White is a litigation attorney in Washington, DC, with degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and Howard University School of Law. Learn more about her at www.tyechiawhite.com.
On the Hill in July The Hill Center offers ways to hone your writing skills over the summer, including “Getting Started: Creative Writing,” a two-week workshop led by Patricia Gray, starting July 9. To register or get information about other offerings go to www.hillcenterdc. org or call 202-549-4172. Folger Shakespeare Library’s “America’s Shakespeare” exhibition, which reveals how Americans have made Shakespeare their own, continues through July 24. Visit www.folger.edu or call 202-544-7077.
The Library of Congress features two Books & Beyond programs this month: Warren Bernard, author of “Cartoons for Victory,” July 13, noon; and Amina Hassan, author of “Loren Miller: Civil Rights Attorney and Journalist,” July 20, noon; and “America Reads,” an exhibition celebrating the public’s choice of the top 40 books by American authors, continuing through Dec. 31. www.loc.gov The Smithsonian Associates presents “The Creative Writer’s Toolbox,” a day-long writing seminar with Kathryn Johnson of the Writer’s Center, July 9, 9:30 a.m.4:00 p.m.; and “The Old Testament as Literature,” with Biblical scholar Tod Linafelt, July 21, 6:45 p.m. www.smithsonianassociates.org The DC Public Library and the Washington Nationals encourage readers to “Go for the Gold!” this summer, offering Olympics-themed reading programs and prizes for book-lovers of all ages from birth to adults 20+. For details visit www.dclibrary.com/summerreading. u
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dam Hamilton Russell lives on Capitol Hill with his wife Bartlett and their two pups, Diogenes the Philosopher Dog and the newly adopted Kitty. Russell graduated from Duke University with a B.A. in cultural anthropology and received his Ph.D. in social anthropology from Oxford University, where he was a Rhodes Scholar. He has played rugby for the US Rugby Men’s National team, currently works for the US government, and for some reason can’t seem to help writing poems on occasion. His “Market Eulogy,” a tribute to a stone owl that stands guard over Eastern Market, ran in the November 2013 Poetic Hill.
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by A.H. Russell To a thousand minds and a million imaginations, you aren’t possible. It is not, to the unbelieving and unwitnessed, a reality to walk different paths with the same feet and at the same time remain for us ... anchored though unfettered, a lodestar. Centered, which swings freely, for those of us unsure of our first steps, or still hurt from our first flights out on frozen wings. But your home is the passing prairie-cloud’s shadow, or a canebrake’s slotted light, or the subtle laugh of the earth’s full figure itself. You are always out there, somewhere, untouchable though welcoming in the lightest spots we can just perceive. You are always here, too, safety-laden and fixed for eternity, like the camouflaged pattern of the roots and moss which sing to us always. A song that we love, though we can’t capture or reduce. It is not ours, though we are of it, and we keep its rhythm. If you would like to have your poem considered for publication, please send it to klyon@ literaryhillbookfest.org. (There is no remuneration.) u
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P roject by Jean-Keith Fagon Thoughts Of A Jazz Lover Jazz can be enigmatic, an alchemy of mysterious sounds and moods that is spontaneous and yet deliberate in its free flowing creativity. There is a high note of haughtiness, perhaps a sort of natural aristocracy from a kind of inbred austerity about jazz that puts it in a class by itself, elevating the music to a higher form of consciousness. Your mind clears, your body relaxes and suddenly life smiles at you. Jazz is beautiful music. Just listen and enjoy.
Turn It Up ••• Steve Cole saxophonist Lamar Jones bassist Khari Parker drums Contemporary jazz saxophonist Steve Cole’s latest album is all about making music with some of his best friends in three of our great cities: New York, Minneapolis, and Chicago. Turn It Up is a mixture of R&B grooves and soul-powered sojourns into hometown roots. Mr. Cole wrote much of the music in New York with Dave Mann, and recorded horns, guitars and vocals there as well. Next stop was Minneapolis, where along with keyboardist and producer Ricky Peterson, the song “Workhouse” was created out of their love of Chicago house music. Another reflection of Chicago’s dance music scene is “Mirage,” an entrancing track on which electronic beats bombard the senses before chill tenor and soprano sax leads and a soothing trumpet undercurrent take command. Collaboration has always been one of the most common practices of successful musicians. And Mr. Cole and Mr. Mann are no strangers to
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this kind of partnership, dating as far back as 2000 with the release of Mr. Cole’s sophomore record Between Us. So it’s not surprising that some 15 years later on Turn It Up Mr. Mann often shadows Mr. Cole on alto and soprano sax to add depth, thickness, volume and intensity to the layers upon layers of music. Aside from the back-to-back dance music workouts that close the album, Mr. Cole’s energizing pop melodies and hooky harmonies on the album are presented as soulful R&B joints. He dusted off Bobby Womack’s “Woman’s Gotta Have It,” teamed up with fresh-faced keyboardist Nicholas Cole on “Turn It Up!” and yielded the spotlight on “Bright Side” to James Lloyd, the author of the sunny mid-tempo smile, who solos on piano.
Narrante ••• Golfam Khayam: guitar Mona Matbou Riahi: clarinet Producer Manfred Eicher, ECM Good musicians in a band are in many ways like good soccer players on a team. Both players have to follow the patterns and flow of each other’s performance. Of course, the greater the timing and transitions from musician to musician the more purposeful is the magic of the moment, and the more one can experience the way the music is meant to be experienced. To get this you have to see the music as being alive, listen to it, and allow it to wash over you — in living colors with its transformative power. Jazz music in its live performance is like watching the beautiful game of soccer at its
best. Good jazz musicians create their music with absolute freedom, spontaneity, and unadulterated improvisation. The result can be breathtaking. It’s the sacred awakening of our senses and the joy of being alive in that moment. The debut album, Narrante, from guitarist Golfam Khayam and clarinetist Mona Matbou Riahi does just that with some of the music, most notable “Parlando” and the title track “Narrante.” The ebb and flow of the music is as quiet and sacred as one could ever dream of a “moment” of eternal peace. The guitar sounds like splashes of illuminating color, fireworks fashioned and stoked by the illustrious thrushing of the clarinet. In creating Narrante, the guitarist and clarinetist, both born in Teheran, have pursued further musical adventures outside Iran while remaining fascinated and strongly influenced by their homeland’s rich and diverse traditions. According to Mr. Khayam “The freshness and purpose of improvisation come mostly from the Persian side, while the careful structure and careful crafting come from Western contemporary music. Some of the pieces have open sections for improvisation and some are completely pre-composed yet sound improvised.” All CDs and DVDS reviewed in this article are heard through Bowers & Wilkens Nautilus 801 speakers and ASW 4000 subwoofer, and Rotel Preamp 1070, amplifier 1092 and CD player 1072. B&W speakers are now available at Magnolia, Best Buys (703.518.7951) and IQ Home Entertainment (703.218.9855). CDs are available for purchase through amazon.com For more information about this column, please email your questions to fagon@ hillrag.com. u
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Let’s Get Physical
ACL Injury Prevention and Repair with Dr. Argintar
by Stacy Peterson, MS, MA, CHHC, CSCS
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o you or a loved one have experience with a joint that has been compromised? Finding the right healthcare professionals who incorporate a multi-system integrative approach is vital to help you prevent acute and chronic health conditions, find the root cause of your health concern, and improve your overall well-being. Since the body has interwoven, weblike connections among organs, bones, muscles, ligaments, and the brain, being sure that you encompass a total body approach into your daily routine gives you the best results for a healthier you. The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) within the knee joint is commonly injured in sports and everyday life. The ACL is involved in physical activities like landing from a jump, suddenly decelerating, cutting, and pivoting where there is a large interaction within the knee joint to maintain functional stability between ligaments, soft tissues, and bone-on-bone forces. Most ACL injuries are noncontact injuries. In addition, female athletes have a four to six times greater risk of injuring their ACL than males. We can reduce the likelihood of ACL injuries through an examination of the individual’s specific lower limb alignment, muscular strength, neuromuscular activation, and training and conditioning levels, and with proper warmups. Dr. Evan Argintar, a dynamic sports medicine and upper-extremity surgeon on the Hill, follows this multi-system approach, performing surgeries and also informing his patients both before and after surgery on areas such as pre-habilitation, rehabilitation, mental health, and nutrition. Aside from his multi-system healthcare approach, what sets Dr. Argintar apart from other orthopedic surgeons is his use of a specific support structure for the ACL which enables individuals to minimize their recovery time. “Of those who tear their ACL, 99 percent have to have reconstructive surgery,” he explained. In
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his practice, amounting to more than 500 surgeries per year, he has seen a dramatic reduction of recovery time by putting a support structure, called internal bracing, on the inside of the body. The internal brace allows damaged ligaments and tendons to naturally reattach to the bone instead of being artificially being reattached. Whether it’s taking care of professional athletes or everyday Hillians, his passion is to help people get back to their regular routine quickly and smoothly. How much of a reduced recov-
ery time occurs with internal bracing? It is common for individuals to take nine to 12 months to heal, whereas Dr. Argintar has been able to shave months off of that. When individuals undergo surgery, post-surgery rehabilitation is a key and necessary aspect to ensure a faster recovery. With internal bracing the individual is able to quickly get back to using the surrounding muscles, thus minimizing the loss of conditioning. Working with a certified athletic trainer on the Hill, such as Meghan Wilkinson, allows Dr. Ar-
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gintar and the patient to achieve a faster recovery. Often surgeons may overlook the mental health of the patient before and after surgery. Incorporating the mental and emotional well-being of the patient is something Dr. Argintar focuses on, since “the connections between the brain and injured area of the body go hand in hand, allowing the patient to recover at a faster rate.” Dr. Argintar performs surgeries on the knee joint and also works with a wide range of individuals needing surgeries, such as joint replacement and hip preservation, along with cartilage preservation. He also focuses on injury prevention. If you want to get back to your normal routine after an ACL injury, Dr Argintar is available Fridays on Capitol Hill, at 228 Seventh St. SE in the MedStar Orthopedic Institute. More information can be found at www.medstargeorgetown.org or by contacting Dr. Argintar’s office at 202-877-6000. Critical preventative steps such as proper-running clinics, strength training, lifestyle factors, and incorporating key nutrients through whole foods, help individuals to prevent ACL injuries and allow the body to function at its best. Stacy Peterson is a nutritionbased, holistic health, nutrition, and strength and conditioning coach practicing whole-foods nutrition and physical training for individuals of all ages on the Hill. For more information about reaching optimal health or achieving fitness goals contact Acceleration Sports by visiting www.accelerationsports.net, emailing stacy@accelerationsports.net, or calling 805-7047193. To a healthier you! u
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Cantaré with instruments. Photo: Courtesy of the US Botanic Garden
Children’s Musical Rainforest On Sunday, July 17, 1:30 p.m. and 3:15 p.m., come to the Botanic Garden for music and magical tales from the heart of the rainforest. Cantare’s original song delivers a powerful ecological message about protecting the rainforest and the plants, animals and people that live there. Audience members will experience song, folk stories and dance from the rainforest of South America, Central America and Puerto Rico. The 3:15 p.m. concert will be a repeat of the 1:30 p.m. concert. Limited seating is available on a first come, first served basis. Cantare performers Cecilia Esquivel and Dani Cortaza are very active in the Washington area music scene. They have extensive training in performance and music education. Vocals are accompanied by string and percussion instruments from Latin America with bass, percussion, and keyboard backing tracks.
July 4th Family Activities at the National Archives
The National Archives will celebrate the 240th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence with its traditional Fourth of July program. The free celebration will include patriotic music, a dramatic reading of the Declaration by historical reenactors and family activities and entertainment for all ages. The National Archives Building is on Constitution Ave. at Seventh St. NW. archives.gov. Sign a facsimile of the Declaration of Independence from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Hear live music by Brass Connection from 9 to 9:45 a.m. Enjoy a dramatic reading of the Declaration of Independence by reenactors portraying historical characters, including Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin and Ned Hector. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., inside the Archives, kids can collect autographs, make cockades, listen to stories of our patriotic past, make colonial-style wigs, dress in period clothing, sign the Declaration of Independence, write with a quill pen, set their names in type, taste American Heritage Chocolate in the Visitor Orientation Plaza and meet Revolutionary figures Abigail and John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Ned Hector, John Hancock, Thomas Jefferson and George Washington.
Register for Fall Classes at CHAW Join CHAW this fall for a daily dose of confidence, creativity and community. CHAW’s after school youth arts program blends skill-
building, technique and artistic integrity with a warm, diverse, community-minded environment that encourages students to take creative risks and develop both artistically and personally. To learn more and register, visit chaw.org or call 202-5476839. The Capitol Hill Arts Workshop is at 545 Seventh St. SE. chaw.org.
Science in the Summer “Science in the Summer” at the Northeast Neighborhood Library introduces students to Oceanography through fun activities to help them learn about the oceans and the plants and animals that live there. Level 1 classes for children entering grades two and three are at 2 p.m. on July 25, 26, 27 and 28. Level 2 classes for children entering grades four through six are at 3:30 p.m. on the same days. Register in-person at Northeast Library or at scienceinthesummer.com. Northeast Neighborhood Library is at 330 Seventh St. NE. 202-698-0058. dclibrary. org/northeast.
Mars Day! Mars Day! is an annual National Air and Space Museum event that celebrates the Red Planet with a variety of educational and fun family activities. Visitors can also talk to scientists active in Mars research and mission planning. Learn about current and future missions. Meet a Mars rover driver and see a meteorite from Mars. Mars Day! is on Friday, July 29, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. throughout the Museum. airandspace.si.edu.
Kids Run the Bases at Nat’s Park Kids ages 4 to 12 can run the bases after select Nationals games. Kids Run the Bases immediately follows the game, weather permitting. Remaining dates are July 3, 17 and 24; Aug. 7, 14 and 28; and Sept. 11. An adult must accompany runners to the field. One adult per child on the field. Starting at first base, kids run around the bases as the adults continue along the warning track and meet the runners near home
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plate. Kids and parents/guardians can begin lining up at the end of the seventh inning, however fans that would like to stay and watch the entire game will still be able to line up once the game has ended. Participants must exit the ballpark through the Right Field Gate. The line forms outside of the park on the sidewalk along First St. SE. washington.nationals.mlb.com.
Smart with Art and Stories Tuesday
Sugarfoots Broadway on the Hill Tickets are on sale now for Sugarfoots Broadway on the Hill closing dinner theatre performance on Thursday, July 28, 6:30 pm., at School Within School Auditorium, 920 F St. NE. This year’s production is adapted from Sugarfoots Tattle-Tales Children’s Book Series; Sugarfootn’ in Ghana, a delightful West African folktale – “Why People Have to Work?” Call 202-316-2258 or book online at sugarfoots.com. $15 ticket includes dinner.
Spend the summer showing off and creating art. On Tuesdays, 5 p.m., throughout the summer, children can visit Rosedale and enjoy a short story time and then an hour of arts and crafts. Rosedale Neighborhood Library, 1701 Gales St. NE. 202-727-5012. dclibrary.org/rosedale.
Two Rivers Second Graders Display Artwork Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is exhibiting art by second grade students from Two Rivers Public Charter School. The pieces, on display in the baggage claim level of Terminals B and C, artistically recreate the four forces of motion that are important for an airplane to take flight: weight, lift, thrust and drag. The Two Rivers Public Charter School art project is one of a number of works of art displayed at both Reagan National and Washington Dulles International Airport as part of the Airports Authority’s Arts Program. For more information, visit flyreagan. com/dca/arts-program.
Our American Girl On July 9, 1 to 3 p.m., join Mount Vernon’s own American girl, “Nelly Custis,” on a tour of George Washington’s estate. Enjoy refreshments with “Lady
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Blue Sky Puppets On Tuesday, July 5, 10 a.m., exercise, healthy eating and immunization are explored through a positive, exciting and interactive puppet show. For ages 3 to 6. Northeast Neighborhood Library, 330 Seventh St. NE. 202-6980058. dclibrary.org/northeast.
Saturday Morning at The National The National Theatre invites parents and children on select Saturday mornings for free programs best suited for children 4 to 10 years. Siblings and friends of other ages are always welcome. Performances take place Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. in the Helen Hayes Gallery. The National Theatre is at
1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. Tickets may be reserved one week prior to the performance. The reservation system closes at 10 a.m. on the Friday before the performance, but walk-ins are welcome on a space available basis. Register and get more information at thenationaldc.org. Here’s what’s coming: July 9, “The Velveteen Rabbit;” July 16, “Uncle Devin;” and July 23, “Vladimir Goes for the Gold!”
Glen Echo Hosts a Family Dance On Sunday, July 10, 3 to 5 p.m., the Folklore Society of Greater Washington hosts an afternoon, family dance. Bring the children to live music and called dances. The entire family, neighbors, a birthday party or girl or boy scout troop are all welcome. Admission is $5 for age 4 and older. Glen Echo Park is at 7300 MacArthur Blvd,, Glen Echo, MD. 301-634-2222. glenechopark.org. There will be other Family Dances at Glen Echo on Sundays, Sept. 11, Oct. 9 and Nov. 13 from 3 to 5 p.m.
Young Adult Twitter Book Club Young Adult readers of all ages are invited to join DCPL librarians for a twitter book club (#DCPLnewYA) on the fourth Tuesday of the month from 4 to 5 p.m. Discuss recent and upcoming releases. Share opinions. Report on trends in fiction. Looking for the next absorbing read? Find it in #DCPLnewYA.
Celebrate Harry Potter’s Birthday On Sunday, July 31, celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday with special family-friendly tours of the StablerLeadbeater Apothecary Museum, 105-107 S. Fairfax St., Alexandria, VA, from 1:30 to 6 p.m. Hooray for
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eted adult. Tickets are available online beginning July 1 at shop. alexandriava.gov.
Stories in Art at the National Gallery of Art “Stories in Art” introduces children, ages four to seven, to artists through storytelling and hands-on experimentation. Led by museum educators, each program includes reading a children’s book, exploring one work of art in the galleries and completing a simple, hands-on activity. Each program is about 60 minutes. These free drop-in programs are designed for individual families, and they cannot accommodate groups. There is no advance registration. They will only accept sign-in for children ages 4 to 7. Sign-in is in the West Building Rotunda, beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturdays and Mondays and at 11 a.m. on Sundays. This summer, “Stories in Art” discovers Dutch Art. Visit a windmill. Sail the seas. Discover mince pie and listen to a concert. Learn about landscapes, still life, seascapes and scenes of interior Dutch life by reading children’s books, looking at 17thcentury Dutch art and making a souvenir to document each adventure. Here’s the schedule. Landscape: Visit a Windmill, July 9 to 11; Still Life: Enjoy a Feast, July 16 to 18; Seascape: Sail the Seas, July 23 to 25; Music: Listen to a Concert, July 30 to Aug. 1. The days and hours are Saturdays, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 and 1:30 p.m.; Sundays, 11:30 a.m. and 12:30, 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m.; and Mondays, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m., and 12:30 and 1:30 p.m. nga.gov. Flower Beds in Holland, 1883, oil on canvas on wood, by Vincent van Gogh, 1853 to 1890. Photo: Courtesy of the National Gallery of Art
Books will be selling Harry Potter merchandise, including the latest release. Fun photo opportunities and take home booklet are included in the $6 ticket price. Advance purchase for a timed ticket is required through the online store, shop.alexandriava. gov, and all children must be accompanied by tick-
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Li’l Red & the Pigs What’s so bad about the Big Bad Wolf? At last B.B. (Big Bad) Wolfe tells his side of the story, in rap, no less. Has the notorious pork poacher and grandma impersonator gotten a bum rap; or is he truly deserving of his moniker? Children will be the judges! This is one of their funniest productions and includes lots of audience participation. On stage at Glen Echo, through July 17. Recommended for ages 3 and up. Running time is 40 minutes. Tickets are $12. Coming soon is Peter and the Wolf, July 21 to Aug. 28. thepuppetco.org.
Peter and the Wolf Staged with half life-size marionettes, “Peter and the Wolf” is one of the Puppet Co.’s bestloved stories. Over a million children and adults have seen this one-man show based on Prokofiev’s popular tale of versus evil and performed by Puppet Master Christopher Piper. An introduction to the instruments in the orchestra precedes this story of Peter and his animal friends and their attempts to capture wily Old Lupus. On stage at Glen Echo, July 21 through Aug. 28. Recommended for ages 4 and up. Running time is 40 minutes. Tickets are $12. thepuppetco.org.
The Little Mermaid In this faithful re-telling of the Hans Christian Andersen original, the Little Mermaid falls in love with a human Prince and longs to join him in his world above the waves. Despite the warnings of her Mer-family, the Little Mermaid seeks out the Enchantress who trades her pair of legs
for the mermaid’s beautiful singing voice. A follow-up to the highly acclaimed “The Lion, The Witch & the Wardrobe (2012),” this collaboration between Imagination Stage and The Washington Ballet features dance, puppets, music and singing in a highly theatrical and epic style of performance. Best for ages five, up. Tickets are $15 to $35. The show runs through Aug. 14 at Imagination Stage, 4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda, MD. 301-280-1660. imaginationstage.org.
Inside Out Inside Out follows the story of two siblings who use their imaginations to turn their room into a wonderland of mess instead of getting ready for bed. While playing dress-up, a glove becomes a dancing fish, a shirt becomes a fantastic creature and a sock dance rocks the closet. The audience even gets to join in on the fun and discover the joy of turning things inside out. Inside Out at Imagination Stage, through July 31, closes out the 2015-2016 Season of My First Imagination Stage programming. Originally written and directed by Kathryn Chase Bryer and Natasha Holmes, this interactive show is all about getting creative with clothes and our imaginations is a fan-favorite. Inside Out is best for ages 1 to 5. Performances are Saturdays and Sundays at 10 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Tickets are $14, with a $5 lap seat for children under 12 months. Tickets may be purchased online at imaginationstage.org, at the Imagination Stage box office, or by calling 301-280-1660. Imagination Stage is at 4908 Auburn Ave., Bethesda, MD.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical (save the date) Discover the magic of Dr. Seuss’ classic holiday tale as it comes to life on the National Theatre stage from Dec. 13 to Dec. 31. Featuring the hit songs “You’re A Mean One, Mr. Grinch” and “Welcome Christmas,” The Grinch discovers there’s more to Christmas than he bargained for in this heart-warming holiday classic. As Max the Dog narrates, the mean and scheming Grinch, whose heart is “two sizes too small,” decides to steal Christmas away from the Whos, an endlessly cheerful bunch bursting with holiday spirit. thenationaldc.org. Have an story for the Kids & Family Notebook? Email it to bulletinboard@hillrag.com. u
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by Susan Braun Johnson
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ers that takes place during the spring of the academic year, and is made possible by a close collaboration between the National Building Museum and DC Public Schools and Public Charter Schools. Each year, Stuart Hobson integrates CityVision as part of its curriculum and offers participating students’ academic credit for completing the program. Participants meet for a full school day, once per week for 12 weeks, to work with Museum staff, edPeabody Early Childhood School ucators, and city planning professionals, architects, Peabody students celebrated the completion of and engineers to learn about building usable green their brightly hued clay bowls crafted over five space in city environments. This spring, Students months with art teacher Katie Cushman. To crefrom Stuart-Hobson Middle School created and preate the bowls, each student rolled balls of real clay sented design solutions for a park at L and 3rd Streets which they then placed carefully around a mold NE to the NoMa Business Improvement District. to dry. After the bowls dried for several weeks, they They spent the semester researching what makes were fired in a kiln, transforming them from gray great green spaces and working together to design to white. The children then painted their bowls Peabody student making clay bowl. parks for the site. with glaze which were fired a second time. Last The Capitol Hill Cluster School’s website is week, the students were able to show their parents the display of brightly colwww.capitolhillclusterschool.org and features weekly updates for all three camored bowls at Peabody’s annual clay bowl open house hosted by Ms. Cushman. puses. Peabody is located at 425 C St. NE. Watkins is located at 420 12th St. SE. Stuart-Hobson is located at 410 E St. NE. Connect with them at FB/CHCS. Watkins Elementary School DC; twitter @CHCSPTA. u Watkins students have been sharpening their STEM skills with science fair projects. First and second graders have been working on whole class projects while Maury Elementary third through fifth graders have developed individual projects. Third through Spirit Animals fifth grade students first presented their projects to their classes and thirty-six projFifth grade students in Lauren ects were selected to go onto to a school-wide contest judged by a panel comBomba’s art class investigated culposed of STEM professionals from DC Public Schools and the broader DC tural appropriation and how images community. The judges selected first, second, and third place winners for each and catch phrases, often employed grade level. All winners were recognized with medals for their achievement. by popular musicians and internet memes, can result in harmful misStuart-Hobson Middle School representations of minority cultures. A dozen Stuart-Hobson seventh graders spent the spring designing green space In an effort to better understand in city environments. CityVision is an application only program for seventh gradthe origin of such popular expressions as “Beyonce is my Spirit Animal,” totally inappropriate, by the way, they studied the root of what it means in many American Indian tribes to connect with a Spirit AniMaury artist with her Spirit Animal. mal or Messenger Guide. The students then chose an animal with personal meaning for them and experimented with resist techniques using oil pastels, markers and water color paints. The Lion King cast dazzled audiences with magical singing that reached all corners of Stuart-Hobson’s theatre, dramatic acting, graceful dancing, rich costumes, and a vibrant setting. The stage vibrated with the energy of the three-campus cast and closed with a rousing version of “He Lives in You.”
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Watkins hosted a science fair.
Under the direction of the school’s music teacher Nathaniel Rogers, Polite Piggy’s Aftercare sponsored a performance of “The Wizard of Oz.” This production offered a unique twist; some of the main roles had several actors playing them (three Scarecrows, six Dorothys). Cast members carried instruments with them to provide sound effects and musical accompaniment for many of the scenes, show-
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wide contest judged by a panel composed of STEM professionals from DC Public Schools and the broader DC community. The judges selected first, second, and third place winners for each grade level. All winners were recognized with medals for their achievement.
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End of school celebrations included Field Day, pictured, trips for all grades, promotion ceremonies and awards assemblies.
casing the schools music program. The kids were well rehearsed and performed flawlessly. And the costumes (many hand-sewn by Maury grandmother, Ann BarCapitol Hill Cluster School The Lion King cast dazzled audiences with magical singing that reached all corners of Stuart-Hobson’s theatre, dramatic acting, graceful dancing, rich costumes, and a vibrant setting. The stage vibrated with the energy of the threecampus cast and closed with a rousing version of “He Lives in You.”
Peabody Early Childhood School Peabody students celebrated the completion of their brightly hued clay bowls crafted over five months with art teacher Katie Cushman. To create the bowls, each student rolled balls of real clay which they then placed carefully around a mold to dry. After the bowls dried for several weeks, they were fired in a kiln, transforming them from gray to white. The children then painted their bowls with glaze which were fired a second time. Last week, the students were able to show their parents the display of brightly colored bowls at Peabody’s annual clay bowl open house hosted by Ms. Cushman.
Watkins Elementary School Watkins students have been sharpening their STEM skills with science fair projects. First and second graders have been working on whole class projects while third through fifth graders have developed individual projects. Third through fifth grade students first presented their projects to their classes and thirty-six projects were selected to go onto to a school-
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A dozen Stuart-Hobson seventh graders spent the spring designing green space in city environments. CityVision is an application only program for seventh graders that takes place during the spring of the academic year, and is made possible by a close collaboration between the National Building Museum and DC Public Schools and Public Charter Schools. Each year, Stuart Hobson integrates CityVision as part of its curriculum and offers participating students’ academic credit for completing the program. Participants meet for a full school day, once per week for 12 weeks, to work with Museum staff, educators, and city planning professionals, architects, and engineers to learn about building usable green space in city environments. This spring, Students from Stuart-Hobson Middle School created and presented design solutions for a park at L and 3rd Streets NE to the NoMa Business Improvement District. They spent the semester researching what makes great green spaces and working together to design parks for the site. The Capitol Hill Cluster School’s website is www.capitolhillclusterschool.org and features weekly updates for all three campuses. Peabody is located at 425 C St. NE. Watkins is located at 420 12th St. SE. Stuart-Hobson is located at 410 E St. NE. Connect with them at FB/CHCS.DC; twitter @CHCSPTA. u
Maury Elementary Spirit Animals Fifth grade students in Lauren Bomba’s art class investigated cultural appropriation and how images and catch phrases, often employed by popular musicians and internet memes, can result in harmful misrepresentations of minority cultures. In an effort to better understand the origin of such popular expressions as “Beyonce is my Spirit Animal,” totally inappropriate, by the way, they studied the root of what it means in many American Indian tribes to connect with a Spirit Animal or Messenger Guide. The students then chose an animal with personal meaning for them and
experimented with resist techniques using oil pastels, markers and water color paints.
Off to See the Wizard Under the direction of the school’s music teacher Nathaniel Rogers, Polite Piggy’s Aftercare sponsored a performance of “The Wizard of Oz.” This production offered a unique twist; some of the main roles had several actors playing them (three Scarecrows, six Dorothys). Cast members carried instruments with them to provide sound effects and musical accompaniment for many of the scenes, showcasing the schools music program. The kids were well rehearsed and performed flawlessly. And the costumes (many hand-sewn by Maury grandmother, Ann Barsi) were very cleverly done, many reversible, transforming munchkins into trees or flying monkeys. The annual school play is always a highlight of the end-ofyear festivities; this one will be a tough act to follow.
Blasting-Off to Space Camp The fifth grade class capped off a year of hard work, self-discipline, and fundraising with a trip to Space Camp in Huntsville, Alabama. The students lived and worked as astronauts, sleeping in space-station style bunks and going on a simulated mission. Maury Elementary is at 1250 Constitution Ave. NE. For more information call 202-698-3838 or visit mauryelementary.com. Elizabeth Nelson. u
Miner Elementary PAL Provides After School Programming Miner Elementary has joined in partnership with the community-based organization People. Animals. Love (PAL) to provide after school enrichment programming for the upcoming school year. PAL leverages the power of the human-animal bond connect children to the amazing animal kingdom with a rich animal studies program that includes lessons, books, animal visits, field trips, animal care and assemblies. Learning and caring for animals allows vulnerable youth to make social, emotional and academic gains.
PTO Distributes Over $3,000 in Mini-Grants With a successful round of fundraising over the school year, Miner’s PTO was able to meet immediate needs of teachers, club leaders and staff through its first fast-cycle mini grant program. The grants funded a range of needs at the school, from replacing equipment in the occupational therapy lab to
dents at a DC school riding on May 4, Bike-to-School Day.
St. Jude’s Trike/Bike-a-Thon In another, more important bike event, SWS students rode on a rainy day and raised more than $4,000 for the St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital to benefit children with cancer. They had a fun, wet time doing it. Mayor Bowser served as key note speaker at Eliot-Hine’s eighth grade graduation! Nijah Diaw, right, will go on to Eastern’s Health and Medical Sciences Academy, starting her journey to become a midwife. Photo: Heather Schoell.
providing buses for end-of-year excursions to sending teachers to professional development training. Mini grants were tested as a means to demonstrate the immediate impact the PTO can have on school operational success.
Strategic Planning Team to Meet With the addition of a new principal, a new manager of strategy and logistic, Miner’s Visioning Team, with members from the parent, student and broader community are all invited to participate in strategic planning sessions over the summer. For dates and times, email minerpto@gmail.com. Miner is located at 601 15th St. NE. Learn more at www.minerelementary.org. Holly Harper. u
School within a School
Two Grant Awards: Diversity and French
The Capitol Hill Community Foundation has generously awarded SWS two grants. A $2,500 “Celebrating Diversity” grant will go toward buying books that support diversity, inclusion and kindness for classroom libraries and the school library. And a $1,000 grant will go toward the French classroom library to purchase books and other classroom literacy resources. Thank you CHCF!
Field Day Physical Education teacher Andrew Chapman organized another fantastic Field Day, complete with games, tie dying t-shirts and a dunk tank that soaked some favorite teachers. The SWS community wishes everyone a wonderful, safe summer. School within a School is located at 920 F St NE. Call them at 202-727-7377 or log on to www. schoolwithinschool.org Allison Klein. u
Protecting Monarch Butterflies Two SWS teachers were recognized by the group Monarch Watch for creating a Monarch way station at school as part of an international network to protect the butterflies. Way stations provide milkweeds, nectar plants and shelter for the butterflies during their reproduction and migration. Congratulations Marla McLean and Margi Fineran!
Eliot-Hine Middle Students Grow Through IB Eliot-Hine has fully embraced its accreditation as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. As part of the program, eighth grade students must complete a year-long service project, addressing a need that they see in their community. IB Coordinator Dana Watson says that the projects were personal to the students. They were passionate about their topics, such as Taja and Elisa’s project on animal abuse and rescue – Elisa adopted her pets from shelters. There were three areas that Watson feels will set students up for success: As students do their research and community action, they realize how their actions impact others. Anna and Au’jainae spent six months tutoring Maury students after school building trust and affecting change. In addition to feeling great about helping others, it helped Anna become more responsible with planning ahead and keeping an organized schedule. One goal of the community project is for students to be held accountable for their own learning. Students stretched their comfort levels and skill sets, learned to navigate a group dynamic, work effectively with an adviser, best use technology in a presentation and to conduct an interview. Iman interviewed by phone a DC police officer about gang violence. He learned that the responses may have been different and more dynamic had they been face-to-face.
Thank You, CHCF and CHPSPO! Kids can never have enough books or people who care about how many books they have! Thank you to the Capitol Hill Community Foundation for their generous grant to Eliot-Hine, and to incoming parent Suzanne Wells of CHPSPO (chpspo.org) for writing this grant to supplement EH’s library. Eliot-Hine IB Middle School is located at 1830 Constitution Ave. NE. For more information call 202939-5380; tweet @EliotHine or FB Eliot-Hine.
SWS Students on Wheels The golden bicycle has returned! After narrowly missing the top honor last year, School-Within-School won back the golden bicycle award by logging the highest percentage of stu-
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Two Rivers PCS Middle School Students perform “The Lion King” Seventh grader Nyah B. stars as Rafiki in the Two Rivers’ musical, “The Lion King.”
Every year, Two Rivers puts on a “Middle School Musical” that involves more than 60 percent of its stu-
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dents as actors, stage managers and crew. Staff uses this performance as an educational tool to teach visual arts, drama, music, and dance. Participation develops the important character building skills of teamwork, patience and responsibility. Students are involved in stage design, set creation, lighting, sound direction and performance. This annual tradition is incredibly fun, but it’s also a lot of work. The Arts are integrated into a Two Rivers education. Students use the Middle School Musical to demonstrate their ability to transfer learning from the classroom into the performance space every school year. This experience boosts school spirit and builds a sense of community. The preschool and elementary students look forward to this tradition each year. Those in middle school view it as a rite of passage. Two Rivers has performed eight musicals: The Wiz (2008); Annie (2009); Willy Wonka (2010); Beauty and the Beast (2011); Aladdin (2012); The Music Man (2013); The Little Mermaid (2014) and Shrek Jr. (2015). This year, Two Rivers adds The Lion King to the list of treasured performances. Two Rivers Public Charter School has three schools located at 1227 Fourth St NE (elementary school); 1234 Fourth St NE (middle school); and 820 26th St NE (elementary school). Follow us @ TwoRiversPCS on Twitter and Facebook. Questions? Call 202-546-4477, email info@tworiverspcs. org, or visit www.tworiverspcs.org.
building practices. They provided design recommendations such as using slanted classroom ceilings for more natural light that were incorporated into the renovation of the current school bin Ward 4. To complete the application, Urban Ecology and Honors Environmental Science students, met with engineers from the Sustainable Energy Utility of DC, compiled school usage and waste data, and submitted photographs as evidence of Capital City’s commitment to the three pillars of the award. Capital City has LEED Gold-certification, a school garden program and hands-on expeditions that engage students with their natural environment. This is a key component of the school’s EL Education curriculum. A report with highlights of all 73 honorees is available on the US Department of Education’s website. Capital City Public Charter School is located at 100 Peabody St. NW. Learn more at www. ccpcs.org; www.facebook.com/CapitalCityPCS Twitter: @CapitalCityPCS. Pamela Daley and Karolina Babic u
Blyth Templeton Academy Congratulations Graduates On June 10 Blyth-Templeton Academy celebrated its inaugural graduating class with its first commencement. The commencement speech was delivered by Jeff Selingo, writer for the Washing-
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Capital City PCS Named Green Ribbon School On April 29 Capital City Public Charter School was named a 2016 US Department of Education Green Ribbon School. Capital City was the only school in Washington, DC, to receive this year’s award. The award recognizes innovative efforts to reduce environmental impact and utility costs, improvements to health and wellness as well as effective sustainability education. “This is an exciting recognition,” says Head of School Karen Dresden. “It fits with our values of educating the whole child and providing a healthy environment for students and staff.” Students had an instrumental role in the sustainability efforts that lead to receiving this award. In 2012, seventh and eighth graders worked with experts from the Alliance to Save Energy and the US Green Building Council to investigate green
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Blyth-Templeton Academy students at the William Penn House preparing beds to grow seedlings for urban gardens.
ton Post and author of “There Is Life After College: What Parents and Students Should Know About Navigating School to Prepare for the Jobs of Tomorrow.”
Thank You Partners Blyth-Templeton Academy would like to thank Brad Ogilvie and his team at William Penn House for all of their work and commitment to their urban garden service learning project; and for helping with developing their service learning program this year. The school would also like to thank the Hill Center for supporting Blyth-Templeton students and faculty. The school feels privileged to be located in the historic location in the heart of the Capitol Hill community.
College Essay Workshop
Jeff Selingo delivers the commencement speech for the inaugural graduating class of seniors at Blyth-Templeton Academy.
Blythe-Templeton will be holding college essay workshops on July 6, 13, 20 and 27. These classes give students a primer on writing effective college application essays including: the role of essays in the application process, what admissions officers are looking for, guidance on choosing topics, writing tips for personal statements and “Do’s and Don’ts”. Students are given brainstorming worksheets for the Common Application essay prompts and a suggested timeline from topic selection through final edits. Classes will be small and space will be limited. To learn more about the time and cost or to register for classes, please email info@blythtempleton.org.
The Nick of Time At the eleventh hour (which started at the ninth hour) students, families and friends ended the last day of school with one last entry into the journal of the 2015-2016 school year. The Upper Playground transformed itself into an outdoor theater for an evening of ice cream, laughs and a showing of Walt Disney’s Zootopia. The only ramifications from this show were fond memories, sleepy eyes and the anticipation of sleeping in on the first day of summer vacation! St. Peter School is located at 422 Third St. SE. Learn more at 202-544-1618 or info@stpeterschooldc.org; www.stpeterschooldc.org. Tony Militello u
Friends Community School Twenty Eighth Graders Graduate from Friends Community School
St. Peter School Class of 2016
Info Sessions For those interested in applying to Blyth-Templeton Academy for the 2016-2017 academic year, information sessions will be held on several Wednesday morning at 9 a.m. throughout the summer. Contact info@blythtempleton.org for more information. Blyth-Templeton Academy is located at 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. Learn more at www.blythtempleton.org; Twitter: @blythtempleton; Instagram:/blythtempleton. Facebook: /blythtempletonacademy; Jennifer Rivers u
St. Peter School Oh, the Places They Will Go! On June 4, the eighth graders graduated as the Class of 2016. With lessons and love bestowed upon them by their school, local parishes and the Capitol Hill community, they look forward with awe and excitement as they set their sights on places like: BlytheTempleton Academy (Josiah Batterson), DeMatha Catholic High School (Zach Drozdowski, Alex Ertel, James Holladay), Duke Ellington School of the Arts, (Maya McGuire), Elizabeth Seton High School (Ella Walter, Tiffani White), Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School (Mollie Beckham, Dagny Fisher, Camilla Johnson, Tatyana Masters), Gonzaga College High School (Zach Klebes, Donald Neidecker-Gonzáles, Nathan Peot, Azari-
ah Sheth), St. John’s College High School (Anna Ceballos, Luca Garzone, Joe Rathgeber, Elizabeth Safford, Rylee Saunders-Jackson) and Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart (Kendall Wienecke).
Quite an Honor!
Twenty eighth grade students at Friends Community School graduated on June 6 in a ceremony that centered around Graduate Offerings, a time for each student to reflect on his or her life and experiences at the school. Most gave speeches; others recited original poetry or performed music. One student, Faith Elizabeth Post, painted a picture of the school entitled “Building Up” as part of her offering. The ceremony also included a Quaker Meeting for Worship in which parents, family, friends and faculty reflected on how the school has influenced and would continue to influence the graduates. Head of School Larry Clements gave each student a copy of “The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind” by William Kamkwamba, the story of a young man in a village in Malawi who through curiosity, ingenuity and persistence taught himself to build a windmill generator and brought electricity to his village. Clem-
Several eighth graders were recognized for their outstanding and distinguished academic accomplishments: Mollie Beckham (St. Peter’s Award); Mollie Beckham and Camilla Johnson (1799 Scholars); Anna Ceballos and Saunders Jackson (Principal Scholar); Anna Ceballos and Maya McGuire (CoValedictorian); Alex Ertel (Honors with Merit); Donald Neidecker-Gonzales (Distinguished Student Award); and Kendall Wienecke (Merit Faith Elizabeth Post painted this picture of Friends Community School, Scholar). called “Building Up,” as part of her Graduate Offering at the school’s graduation ceremony last month.
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ents told the graduates he hoped “William’s inspiring story and your years at FCS prompt you to see problems in your village, to investigate possibilities, to dream big and to follow through.” He continued by urging them not to “be deterred by challenges, complex problems, or injustice” and by wishing them “the very best as you continue your studies to empower you to make a meaningful contribution to your village, your country and your planet.” Graduates were accepted by many public and private high schools including DeMatha Catholic High School, Duke Ellington School of the Arts, Edmund Burke School, Elizabeth Seton, Madeira School, Sandy Springs Friends School, Sidwell Friends School, Field School, Key School and Westtown Friends. Friends Community School is a small kindergarten through eighth grade Quaker school that welcomes students of all beliefs. It educates about 35 children from Capitol Hill, as well as students from other parts of the metropolitan area. It is located at 5901 Westchester Park Drive, College Park, MD. Learn more at www.friendscommunityschool.org.
ipes, jokes and riddles, magazines, game directions. Involve your children in researching a vacation destination or read a poem a day as a family. CHDS Librarian Kristen Armstrong offered reading challenges to students and promised to post the results on the CHDS website and on Instagram and Facebook. • Take a photo of yourself reading a book, write a book review, create a book trailer or record an audiobook. • How Many Ways Can You Read a Book? Reading in your favorite chair is great, but mix it up a little! Photograph yourself reading at the pool, in a silly hat, in the sand, to your pet, under a tree. Go to www.chds.org for great book ideas and reading resources. Happy summer reading!
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Capitol Hill Day School S’mores + Sand + Books = Summer Fun At Capitol Hill Day School, teachers strive to nurture a love of reading as a mindful and enjoyable habit. Whether it is reading a novel or a textbook, a box score or a comic strip, CHDS helps children develop the practice of integrating reading into multiple aspects of their daily lives. Summer is a wonderful time to celebrate reading and nurture the habit in enjoyable ways. Children grow to see themselves as readers in new ways when parents let them select books that tap into their own interests, set their imaginations flying and spark creativity. Don’t ignore old favorites. By rereading books, children build confidence, recall past memories, and deepen experiences. Remember that reading takes myriad forms: newspapers, travel brochures, maps, rec-
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St. Anselm’s Abbey School Graduates 34 St. Anselm’s Abbey School held its 71st Vespers of Graduation ceremony on June 4 at the Devine Performing Arts center on the school’s campus. This group of 34 young men holds the distinction of securing 145 collective college acceptances and over $5 million in merit scholarships, grants, and loans. “The St. Anselm’s Class of 2016 is an extremely accomplished group of young men academically and spiritually, as well as in their level of community service,” said Bill Crittenberger, the school’s Headmaster. “It has been our tremendous honor to see these students flourish. We are privileged to have had a part in turning great boys into extraordinary men.” Among the graduates, two were selected to speak at graduation. Ryan Montesi received the Austin Scholar Award for Academic Excellence. Nathan Dangle had been selected to receive the St. Anselm of Canterbury Award for Outstanding Service to the School Community. Both had their respective honors bestowed upon them before addressing their fellow classmates families, and friends. This year’s keynote address was given by William A. Fennell, a partner at Stewart and Stewart law firm, currently a member of the school’s Board of Trustees and a Class of 1966 alum. For more information, visit www. saintanselms.org. St Anselms is located at 4501 South Dakota Ave. NE. Amy Talley. Please note: there will be no School Notes published in August. Schools are welcome to send submissions in for the September issue, no later than August 12 to schools@ hillrag.com. Happy Summer! u
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Deciding to Dig “Deciding to expand your house by digging down is a complicated and costly decision,” says Brian Brown, a partner with Roderick Williams in R.W. Enterprize, one of several firms that specialize in the art of underpinning and basement excavations. The firm typical-
ly will work on 10 or more such projects a year. Each can predictably take two months or more to complete the basics, or maybe as long as six months given the size and circumstances. Taking on such a project is a big financial commitment. Williams estimates that pricing starts at about $100,000 for a small row house. According to Brown, it is not unusual for the project to cost $300,000. According to Jeff Keil, owner of Keil Construction, cost and deciding how the space will be used are the most important consideratons when deciding whether to excavate a basement. “It is very expensive storage space, so I don’t advise excavating to store Christmas decorations. It’s typically easier, and better living space to go up,and add on to the roof, rather then going down if you have a choice. Water management is another central concern when going down. I have hit running water before when digging down, as in an aquifier, but only once thankfully!” In business since 1996, Keil Construction is a full service residential and commercial renovation and remodeling companythat has done dozens of dig-downs. The large cost is why many people decide to do the project in phases. Homeowners commonly start with digging out the basement and putting in new underpinnings, and then sometime later building out the space. The good news is that a rental unit and extra space can add great value to the home. Lending institutions look favorably upon loan requests for such work, especially if the addition guarantees a legal
rentable unit as the end result. Sometimes a front entrance needs to be constructed in order to make the apartment legally rentable. “We do front entrances all the time, says Keil. “There is a special permit required when working in the historic district. Typically they want no visibility from the street, and the new steps down cannot project into the yard any more then the front entrance above.” Before a project begins there is of course a lot of homework to get permitting from the city.
Party Walls and Permits Another basement excavation expert, Manuel Hernandez, has been working for over 30 years on Capitol Hill and is the go-to guy for many of the construction firms like Sestak Remodeling and Ramos
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A Dirty Job For most excavation projects the foundation is dug down a few feet, so that when the project is finished the basement meets the DC occupancy code of seven-foot ceilings measured from the finished floor. This requires buckets and buckets of dirt to be jackhammered, shoveled, and carried out of the house. There is much dust and dirt in the early stages of the project, and for a lot of the Hill homes that dirt is hand
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carried from the house to the street. “And what a lot of people don’t think about is how weather can affect the timetable of the job,” says Williams. The dirt has to be hauled away to an environmentally approved dumpsite, usually in Maryland. If it is raining, the dumpsites close down. So a rainy period, like this spring, can put a project behind. And, says Hernandez, people also don’t realize that construction companies have to pay for each load of dirt that is dumped. It is a very expensive part of the job. Another important consideration is making sure that once the project is ready to pour the foundation, the utilities, like water and sewers, are properly installed. Sometimes it requires additional lines to accommodate the new occupancy and usage. “It is really important to get it right,” says Hernandez, “otherwise the homeowner is going to have to tear all the work up when they get ready to do phase two.” So, while all the work doesn’t have to happen all at once, key decisions need to be part of the equation. Once phase one is complete, the work of putting in drywall and finishing is similar to other house construction. “This is not a job to take lightly or go into blind,” says Brown. “But the economic benefits, as well as the benefits of getting to stay in the neighborhood of your choosing, make it a real possibility for homeowners.” Rindy O’Brien is a writer and photographer on Capitol Hill. She can be reached at rindyobrien@gmail.com. u
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People and Plants Flourish at the US Botanic Garden by Cheryl Corson, RLA
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ri Novy, Ph.D., executive director of the US Botanic Garden (USBG), asked his staff how early in life they should start exposing people to plants. Their answer: At birth. So was born the infant program “Snugglers,” aimed at caregivers and their youngest children. This free program offers guided quiet time with plants, soft music, and lactation and changing stations. “The babies relax. The parents relax. It’s our most popular program,” says the enthusiastic Novy, who has been at the USBG helm for two years.
featured, as well as examples of accessible gardening beds of various heights and designs, plus examples of adaptive and ergonomic garden tools. Inside the East Gallery of the Conservatory the exhibit continues with examples of indoor plant installations suitable for offices, schools, and homes. Organizations using horticulture therapeutically are featured, including those serving veterans and folks with learning disabilities. Check the exhibit webpage for more information about “Flourish,” including workshops, lectures, and cooking demonstrations: https://www.usbg.gov/flourish-inside-and-out.
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Introducing Ari Novy
Novy knows that at the USBG he is offering experiences more than warehousing the national plant collection, itself no small task. This most accessible federal institution supports the interaction of plants and people for all ages and across cultures – for free, every day of the year. And it’s right downhill from the US Capitol, making it walkable for most Hill residents. The USBG’s newest exhibition, “Flourish: Inside and Out,” is dedicated to showcasing the proven human-health benefits of interacting with nature. On display through Oct. 2, the exhibit begins outdoors on the East Terrace with plants to stimulate the five senses. Horticultural therapy programs such as those at nearby Melwood and St. Coletta are
I caught up with Novy by phone, when he was in Miami at the annual American Public Gardens Association (APGA) conference. Asked if he was presenting, he laughed and said, “Yes, in four sessions!” He proceeded to spend over half an hour chatting as if he had all the time in the world. Before becoming USBG executive director, Novy was deputy director, and before that USBG’s public programs manager. He maintains an active hand in research even now, as a research associate of the Smithsonian’s Museum of Natural History in the Botany Department, regularly publishing on topics including honeybee colony collapse, invasive Japanese stilt grass evolution, and the expanding role of botanic gardens in the future of food production. Pretty good for a guy with a bachelor of arts in Italian, classics, and mathematics. Novy’s liberal arts background shines through as he discusses the cultural implications of people-plant relationships and their interdependence. He seems to be a perfect fit for the USBG post. At the APGA conference Novy is talking about the importance of agriculture in the public garden setting. “Though our population is soaring, less than 2 percent are now farmers,” he explains. “Urban agriculture is a key tool to engage the public. Growing even a small amount of food is an intimate way of doing horticulture.” He goes on to say that growing food in cities “is not a solitary act. You have food banks, farmers’ markets, community gardens.
Ari Novy enjoying life at Bartholdi Park on Capitol Hill. Photo: US Botanic Garden
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Ari Novy’s favorite Botanic Garden tree is Theobroma cacao, the chocolate tree, seen here at the garden. Photo: Cheryl Corson
You make friends and build a closer knit community. You become aware of natural processes. And all this provides entree into more complex topics in plant science, such as food security, land use, and biodiversity loss.”
Novy Plants Farmland Issues on the Hill Novy believes that urban agriculture becomes a bridge to rural, or what he calls “extensive,” agriculture. Today, 51 percent of US land is devoted to agriculture. “The conversion of natural lands to farmland is the number-one driver of biodiversity loss, and without awareness of the natural world we become disconnected from the facts of life,” he explains. This is not to say that farms are bad, or that largescale monocultural farming is the only way to do things. One need only read any of the 40 books by Kentucky farmer and author Wendell Berry to get a sense of the many social, ecological, and economic inputs that go into how food travels to our table, and how, on some level, that affects us all. To raise awareness of extensive agriculture within the city, the USBG recently mounted an exhibition, “Amber Waves of Grain,” a celebration of wheat. On the outdoor terrace seven kinds of wheat were grown, revealing to urban dwellers a plant that is ubiquitous as an ingredient yet normally invisible in the urban context. The exhibition also celebrated the centennial of the Iowa birth of plant scientist Norman Borlaug, who by breeding a high-yield,
Standard Cleaning Services semi-dwarf wheat is credited with saving a billion people from starvation. A statue of Nobel Laureate Borlaug was unveiled in the National Statuary Hall in the US Capitol in conjunction with the 2014 exhibit. Iowa natives living on the Hill can connect with their agrarian roots by paying a visit.
What’s Happening at Bartholdi Park? Today’s USBG is the result of two hundred years of federal planning, and of buildings and grounds being moved from place to place, resulting in the arrangement we now have of Conservatory, East Terrace, National Garden, and, across the street to the south, Bartholdi Park. The park, named for its centerpiece “Fountain of Water and Light,” site dedicated to home gardener interests, and its most recent renovation is well underway. Curious visitors can look over the fence from the Conservatory’s elevated canopy walk. When complete, the park will be a Sustainable Sites Initiative (www.sustainablesites. org/) pilot project, and will include water-smart gardening features, native, pollinator-friendly plants, rain gardens, and other features that can be implemented in small-scale urban gardens. Watch for the big reveal later this summer.
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Melwood residents learning horticultural skills are featured in the US Botanic Garden’s new exhibit, “Flourish.” Photo: Melwood
USBG tour. What a great group activity! On the other end of the spectrum, says Novy, USBG “would not be the oasis is it without its volunteer corps.” Retired folks and others can volunteer for a number of positions, not all of which require a botanical background. See https://www. usbg.gov/usbg-volunteer-program-frequently-asked-questions for more information on volunteering.
Playing Favorites As our interview draws to a close, and for fun, I ask Novy if he has a favorite tree at the USBG. At first the diplomatic director hesitates to name names. Then he confesses that the “chocolate tree,” Theobroma cacao, is his favorite. This tree, whose botanical name means “food of the gods,” is located in the Conservatory just by the door to the “jungle.” Novy leads quarterly director’s tours, and he loves showing visitors where chocolate comes from. “A lightbulb goes on!” he says, “and who doesn’t love chocolate?” The next director’s tour is July 20, 10:30 – noon. It’s free, but register in advance: https://www.usbg.gov/ events/2016/05/21/tour-explore-executive-director. Let’s meet there! Cheryl Corson is a landscape architect and writer practicing on the Hill and beyond. Her favorite tropical tree happens to be Theobroma cacao. www.cherylcorson.com u
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Dear Garden Problem Lady, by Wendy Blair I have yet to identify a large plant in my garden of herbs. It smells like oregano and looks like mint – a very bitter taste when eaten. I’m thinking maybe Monarda. I’ve been Googling and asking experts but no definite answers. Do you have any thoughts? I do think Monarda is a best guess. Its leaves are a lot like mint leaves, but it smells like “bergamot” – not much help if one does not know that smell. It is the smell of Earl Gray tea bags. You have probably guessed by now! Last summer I bought a beautiful variegated leaf iris. It needed lots of water and did well. This year the leaves came up green, no white at all! It is in a pot getting all the sun that has been available so far this spring. Why did its beautiful variegated leaves disappear? Alas, many gardeners have this experience. Variegated forms of plants are so interesting and have been specifically bred to enhance interest in the garden – and then they sometimes don’t come back. It could be the many dark, rainy days we had in May. The reversion of leaves to all-green instead of interesting white stripes on green comes from changes in the leaf’s cells. Variegated leaves may have less chlorophyll, affecting the way the sun achieves photosynthesis in the plant. If variegated plants can’t use the sun’s rays properly, they revert to green as a
kind of protective adaptation in order to survive. You say your iris has had good sunlight – but perhaps just not enough when it needed it. Now, even with recent sunny days, your iris is unlikely to achieve its variegated state. Last summer I noticed a brilliant red flower all over the back fence at Frager’s outdoor garden center on Pennsylvania Avenue. Just gorgeous. They told me it was Ipomoea x multifida – cardinal climber vine, planted from seed. Even though it could take four months to bloom and is only an annual, I’ve got them up already, ready to climb, but how do I get them to use the fence? The brilliant scarlet flowers of cardinal vine (Ipomoea x multifida) attract hummingbirds and bees. It is a cross between Ipomoea sloteri and Ipomoea quamoclit, and climbs like a morning glory, twining around and around something. It is easiest to fasten sturdy strings, wires, even fishing line, vertically from the top of your fence to its bottom. Use your fingers to start each vine to twine up. The next public meeting of the Capitol Hill Garden Club is on Sept. 13. Find membership details at capitolhillgardenclub.org. We meet at the Northeast Public Library, corner of Seventh Street and Maryland Avenue NE. Meetings are free and open to all. u
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MOVING & HAULING MOVING & HAULING
R.W. ENTERPRIZE. Hauling, attic, garage and basement clean out. Junk removal. See ad under Basement Excavation. Call Roderick at 202-674-0300.
Peach Moving Services When Trust Matters Most Residential, Office & Commercial
Do You Know the historY of Your home?
Historic Renovation & Artisan Stonework
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Deadline for holiday gift books is SEPTEMBER 30TH.
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Little Peach in Training
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THE CAPITOL FROM 1989 - 1996.
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OTHER SERVICES CHIROPRACTIC Living on & serving the Hill since 1986
Dr. David Walls-Kaufman Chiropractor 411 East Capitol St., SE
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CAPITAL CATS
Adoption Event at Howl to the Chief
Sundays Noon to 3 PM 733 8th Street, S.E.
a five-minute walk from Eastern Market Metro.
Visit our Web site to view pictures and their engaging personalities at www.capitalcats.petfinder.com or www.homealone.petfinder.com Capital Cats is a non-profit cat rescue organization on the Hill that has many wonderful, personable cats and kittens available for adoption to good homes.
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