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Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band at Nat’s Park
Nicknamed “The Boss”, Bruce Springsteen is known for his lyrics and energetic concerts, with performances that can last more than four hours. Beginning in 1973, he has released 21 studio albums which include such iconic songs such as Born to Run, Streets of Philadelphia, Thunder Road, badlands, and Blinded by the Light. The Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band concert scheduled for Sept. 29 at Nationals Park has been rescheduled for Saturday, Sept. 7, 7:30 p.m., at Nationals Park. All tickets for the original show will be valid. Tickets are $59 to $299+. mlb.com/nationals/tickets/events.
DC Jazzfest at The Wharf
The 20th Annual DC JazzFest takes place on Aug. 31 and Sept. 1, 2 to 10 p.m., both days, on The Wharf’s District Pier, with 20+ concerts, interviews and exclusive events featuring international superstars and homegrown talent. This year, seated and VIP ticket holders get access to performances at The Wharf, Union Stage and Arena Stage throughout Labor Day Weekend. Here’s a partial lineup: Stanley Clark N3Ever; Emmet Cohen Trio; Carmen Lundy, Nicholas Payton, David Murray Quartet, Michael Thomas Quintet, Steven Arnold, Masar Abadeyand Supernova, Joe Block Open Heart Trio, Paola Fresu… Standing tickets are $25; seated, $150. For the complete JazzFest around-town lineup, visit dcjazzfest.org/lineup. wharfdc.com.
National Book Festival
The 2024 Library of Congress National Book Festival is at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Allen Y. Lew Pl. NW, on Saturday, Aug. 24, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (doors at 8:30 a.m.). Featured authors are Sandra Cisneros, Tamron Hall, James Patterson, Doris Kearns Goodwin and Max Greenfield. The event is free and open to the public. For those who cannot attend in person, a selection of programs will be livestreamed, and videos of all programs will be available shortly after the Festival. loc.gov/events/2024-national-book-festival.
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Around the World Cultural Food Festival
On Saturday, Aug. 24, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., at Oronoco Bay Park in Old Town Alexandria, enjoy a celebration of cultures from every corner of the world. Indulge your taste buds in a world of flavors. This free festival features over 20 ethnic food vendors, each one of them representing a country and serving authentic food. You can also immerse yourself in the vibrant traditions with performances that showcase the rich tapestry of global cultures and explore vendors offering unique treasures, from handmade crafts to cultural artifacts, creating a market reflecting the beauty of our interconnected world. visitalexandria.com.
Paris 1874: The Impressionist Moment at the NGA
From Sept. 8 to Jan. 19, 2025, discover the origins of the French art movement in a new look at the radical 1874 exhibition considered the birth of modern painting. A remarkable presentation of 130 works includes a rare reunion of many of the paintings first featured in that now-legendary exhibition. Revisit beloved paintings by Paul Cézanne, Edgar Degas, Claude Monet, Berthe Morisot, Camille Pissarro, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir and meet their lesser-known contemporaries. Don’t miss the unique chance to immerse yourself in the dynamic Parisian art scene of 1874—the National Gallery of Art is the only American stop for this historic exhibition. nga.gov.
DC State Fair at Franklin Park
The DC State Fair, Saturday, Sept. 7, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Franklin Park, 1332 I St. NW, is a free showcase of the District’s creative talents and a daylong celebration of all things homegrown. Inspired by time-honored state fair traditions—growing and gardening, contests, and deep-fried foods—the Fair honors the things that make DC unique such as competitions to find the tastiest mumbo sauce, best honey, and the top photographers with a creative eye. Among many activities, the 15th Annual DC State Fair includes 50+ exhibitors including local makers, community organizations, food vendors, government agencies, universities, live performances, children’s activities, arts, demonstrations, and blue-ribbon presentations for 30+ contests. Those wishing to enter a competition must do so by 9 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 16. dcstatefair.org.
Soft Power at Signature
After the 2016 election, when a Chinese American playwright is attacked by an unknown assailant, he hallucinates a Golden Age musical comedy about a Chinese theater producer and Hillary Clinton falling in love. Hilarious and biting, this political satire dares to ask: Does American Democracy still work? And is it worth believing in? An exhilarating ride through political absurdity with a faceoff between Chinese and American exceptionalism, from Aug. 6 to Sept. 15, Soft Power makes an electric debut at Signature Theatre, 4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington. Tickets start at $40. sigtheatre.org.
Pie sampling during contest day for the 2023 DC State Fair.
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis at Wolf Trap
On Thursday, Aug. 15, 8 p.m. (gates at 6:30 p.m.), the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis brings the brass—plus piano, drums, and bass—to Wolf Trap for an evening of improvisation and inspiration. A nine-time Grammy winner, National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master and Pulitzer Prize recipient, Marsalis is the artistic director for the 15-member big band and one of the most prominent jazz musicians today. The tight-playing ensemble shares their works and interprets the classics in this can’t-miss show. Jazz singer, composer, and MacArthur “genius grant” recipient Cécile McLorin Salvant opens the show with her captivating voice. Tickets start at $35. wolftrap.org.
Art Enables’ Sayonara Summer Market
Art Enables, 2204 Rhode Island Ave. NE, is an art gallery and vocational arts program dedicated to creating opportunities for artists with disabilities to make, market, and earn income from their original and compelling artwork. In addition to earning income from art sales, artists build the skills, relationships, and experience necessary for a successful career in the arts. Art Enables’ artists are largely self-taught and tell powerful stories through their artwork. Art Enables’ Sayonara Summer Market is on Saturday, Sept. 7, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at their gallery on Rhode Island Avenue. The Market which will also feature a DJ and face painting, will highlight the work of 15+ DMV artists for browsing and/or buying. art-enables.org.
Capitol Hill Art Walk
On Saturday, Sept. 7 and Sunday, Sept. 8, noon to 4 p.m., both days, local artists and artisans display (and sell) their work in their own micro-galleries, in Capitol Hill homestudios, on porches or in yards. Artists provide a venue on Capitol Hill that is not a commercial gallery or frame shop. Most will have it at their own home or studio, inside, or outdoors on a porch or in the yard, but they may also team up with a friend at a shared or “borrowed” location. The event is free for artists and attendees; no fees, commissions or tickets. For artists who want to participate, the registration deadline is Aug. 17. For a current listing of the walk locations, visit hillrag.com/2024/07/10/art-walk-2024.
Road to Revolution at the National Archives
Road to Revolution is an exhibition series highlighting National Archives records that document major milestones and critical historical context to the American Revolution, the Revolutionary War, and the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. Augmenting the well-known sequence of events in the two years preceding July 4, 1776, are displays that focus on the diverse experiences and perspectives for members of the Founding generation whose stories are less well known—including Native Americans, free and enslaved African Americans, and women. “Roots of Rebellion,” which is the first display in the larger series, will be up through Aug. 28. The full series, called Road to Revolution, will end on August 6, 2026. 701 Constitution Ave. NW. museum.archives.gov.
The First Blow for Liberty. Battle of Lexington, April 1775. National Archives, John K. Hillers Collection.
Wynton Marsalis
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Flying Circus Hot Air Balloon Festival
On Saturday, Aug. 10 and Sunday, Aug. 11, hot air balloons launch in the early morning hours of 7 to 9 a.m. and late afternoon hours of 6 to 8 p.m. (Ballooning requires very light winds and an absence of thermal activity to be safe and enjoyable, therefore, most balloons fly in the early morning and late evening hours.) Tethered balloon rides are $20 for adults and $10 for kids. Free flight rides are $300. (Most balloon baskets will hold a pilot and two or more passengers.) Airplane rides will also be available during the balloon launches. Admission is $20 for adults; $15 for military; and $10 for kids five to twelve. The Flying Circus Aerodrome is located 14 miles from Warrenton, VA at 5114 Ritchie Rd. (Route 644) in Bealeton, VA. flyingcircusairshow.com.
Dom Flemons on the Millennium Stage
As a resolute preservationist, storyteller, and instrumentalist, Dom Flemons has long set himself apart by finding forgotten folk songs and making them live again. He has branded the moniker The American Songster since his repertoire of music covers over 100 years of early American popular music. Dom Flemons is on the Millennium Stage at the Kennedy Center on Friday, Aug. 16, 6 p.m. Free. A limited number of advance reservations are available. Advance reservations do not guarantee a seat, and patrons are encouraged to arrive early. Seating is also first come, first served. Standing room is available behind the seated area as space allows. kennedy-center.org.
The War and Treaty at The Hamilton
Founded in 2014 by the husband-and-wife duo Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter, The War and Treaty has emerged as one of the most electrifying new acts in American music. Recently earning their first ever GRAMMY nominations for Best New Artist and Best American Roots Song for “Blank Page,” they also received this year their first ever Duo of the Year nomination from the Country Music Association, Vocal Duo nomination from the Academy of Country Music, plus recognition by the Country Music Hall of Fame, Grand Ole Opry, and Americana Music Association including earning AMA Duo/Group of the Year for the second straight year. The War and Treaty is at The Hamilton, 600 14th St. NW, on Thursday, July 22, 8 p.m. (doors at 6:30 p.m.). Tickets start at $25. live.thehamiltondc.com.
Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter.
Maryland Renaissance Festival
Unique among most festivals, including renaissance festivals, the Maryland Renaissance Festival utilizes a story line and progresses each year forward in the timeline of Henry VIII, through all his reign. This season is set in the year 1537. The king is married to his third wife, Jane Seymour. The royal couple and select courtiers are visiting Revel Grove to enjoy the Harvest Festival. In honor of the royal visit, the Revel Grove Dance Company will perform a lively dance, the Tourdion. And it isn’t only the dancers who will be twisting. All in Court must bend and twist to stay in the King’s favor. Even his recent bride Jane. She makes a tactical error by pleading for mercy for the participants of the Pilgrimage of Grace rebellion. Henry coldly reminds her of the fate of her predecessor when she meddled in his affairs. The 2024 Festival is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Aug. 24, 25, Labor Day Weekend and every other weekend through Sept. 20. Adults are $26 to $32; kids, $14 to $18; seniors, $23 to $28. Online purchases only and bring cash to the Festival. rennfest.com.
Maryland Renaissance Festival Jousting.
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Turandot: Opera in the Outfield
Color… pageantry… spectacle… there’s a reason why Turandot is at the top of the opera canon. Puccini’s final work mesmerizes with its sumptuous music, from the alluring overture to Prince Calaf’s passionate “Nessun dorma,” one of the world’s most famous arias ever written. On Saturday, Aug. 24, 6:30 p.m. (gates at 4:30 p.m.), the Washington National Opera continues its partnership with the Washington Nationals with an Opera in the Outfield free presentation of Puccini’s beloved Turandot which is performed in Italian with projected English titles. Arrive early to enjoy entertainment and activities including photo opportunities for kids of all ages and performances by local artists. Free seating is available on the outfield grass (weather permitting) and in the stands. Nationals Park is at 1500 South Capitol St. SE. Parking is available in Garage C for $25 per car. You can enter the garage at First Street SE. kennedy-center.org.
Voting by Mail: Civil War to Covid-19
The presidential election year is the appropriate time to reflect on past examples of national voting by mail. An exhibition to this effect at the National Postal Museum includes objects from its collection, including a mailed tally sheet from 1864 recording the votes of soldiers from Highland County, Ohio; an absentee ballot request postcard for an Alabama soldier during World War II; a 5-cent postage stamp reminding citizens to register and vote; a complete absentee ballot kit and instruction sheet from the last presidential election in 2020, and others. Voting by Mail: Civil War to Covid-19 is at the Smithsonian National Postal Museum, 2 Massachusetts Ave. NE., from Aug. 24 to Feb. 23, 2025. Open daily 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. postalmuseum.si.edu.
Tutankhamun: His Tomb and His Treasures
Embark on a unique adventure through the life of King Tutankhamun and the discovery of his tomb with fascinating audio content and never-beforeseen artwork. You can explore replicas of the king’s treasures and tomb in one place. The originals are currently housed in separate locations, but this exhibition features exquisite true-to-life replicas, making it the most complete collection of the Egyptian king’s life and legacy. Tutankhamun: His Tomb and His Treasures is at Rhode Island Center, 524 Rhode Island Ave. NE, through Aug. 31. The one-and-a-half-hour experience is available every day but Tuesday. Tickets start at $33.90 for adults; $25.90 for kids. All ages welcome. tutankhamunexpo.com/washington-dc.
WWE Friday Night Smackdown at Capitol One Arena
As in other professional wrestling shows, World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) shows are not true contests but entertainment-based performance theater, featuring storyline-driven, scripted, and partially choreographed matches; however, matches often include moves that can put performers at risk of injury if not performed correctly. WWE markets its product as sports entertainment, acknowledging professional wrestling’s roots in competitive sport and dramatic theater. Capitol One Arena, 601 F St. NW, on Friday, Aug. 23, 7:45 p.m. Tickets are $45 to $175. capitalonearena.com.
Ewa Plonka. Photo: Corey Weaver
Absentee ballot request postcard, 1944
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Day-long Local Theater Festival at the REACH
On Saturday, Aug. 24, starting at 10 a.m., join the Kennedy Center for their second annual Local Theatre Festival at the REACH campus. This free day-long festival celebrates the vibrant theater community of the DMV, showcasing the creative works of local theater companies and playwrights. Theatre fans, professionals, and students will experience works-in-progress readings from previous Kennedy Center Local Theatre Resident artists; engage in workshops and panels led by industry professionals; and explore a curated resource session tailored for DMV theater fans and professionals, offering valuable information for all. Registration opens about 10 days prior to the festival. Registration is required for all panels, workshops, and events. Doors open 15 minutes before each event. Walkups will be allowed to participate, pending available space. kennedy-center.org.
Adams Morgan Day
For 46 years, Adams Morgan Day has been a family-friendly celebration with music, art and activities for all ages. Adams Morgan Day is DC’s longest running neighborhood festival, welcoming residents and visitors alike to meet their neighborhood businesses, artists, and service organizations. This years’ Adams Morgan Day is on Sunday, Sept. 8, mostly along 18th St. NW. Find the schedule of events, timing and locations as the Festival draws closer at admoday.com.
Rumours of Fleetwood Mac at the National
Montgomery County Agricultural Fair
The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair “Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow” is celebrating its 75th year on Aug. 9 to 17. Grandstand events include: Red Eye Rodeo; Truck & Tractor Pull; Demolition Derby; Monster Truck Tour. Animal exhibits open each day at 3 p.m. Carnival hours are Aug. 9, 3 p.m. to midnight; Aug. 10, 16 and 17, noon to midnight; Aug. 11 through 15, noon to 11 p.m. General admission is $15 ($12, online); kids 11 and under are free. The Fair is at 501 Perry Pkwy., Gaithersburg, MD. mcagfair.com.
Personally endorsed by Fleetwood Mac founding member, Mick Fleetwood, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac is the ultimate tribute to one of rock and roll’s most remarkable groups. Channeling the spirit of Fleetwood Mac at their very best, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac offers a unique opportunity for fans, both old and new, to rediscover the songs and performances that have ensured Fleetwood Mac’s place as one of the most loved groups of all time. National Theatre, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, on Friday, Aug. 9 and Saturday, Aug. 10, at 8 p.m., both nights. Tickets are $55 to $130+. broadwayatthenational.com.
The Gaslight Anthem at The Anthem
Since coming together in 2007, The Gaslight Anthem has forged its own powerful, populist sound, marrying their punk roots with rich craft and raw emotional power to create a soulful, exhilarating, and utterly unique vision of American rock ‘n’ roll. After releasing their debut album, SINK OR SWIM, and then the SEÑOR AND THE QUEEN EP, 2008’s THE ’59 SOUND officially saw the New Jersey-based band break out on a global scale, with songs like “Great Expectations,” and “Old White Lincoln.” At The Anthem, 901 Wharf St. SW, on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 8 p.m. (doors at 6:30 p.m.). Tickets are $45 to $75. Theanthemdc.com.
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Carpe Librum Used Book (outdoor) Pop-ups. At Canal Park, 200 M St. SE., on Aug. 3 and 17; Sept. 7 and Oct. 5, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. At Eastern Market Metro Park, 701 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, on Aug. 18, Sept. 22 and Oct. 13; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Browse through thousands of books all under $6. Sales are weather dependent. turningthepage.org.
Free Outdoor Yoga at Eastern Market Metro Park. Saturdays, 10 a.m. through Sept. 28, 60 minutes. Classes are at Eastern Market Metro Park, 800 Pennsylvania Ave. SE (next to the playground). Reserve a spot at barracksrow.org/ events.
Absolute Beginner Salsa at La Cosecha. Mondays, Aug. 5, 8:30 to 9:30 p.m.; Aug. 12, 7 to 8 p.m. and 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. La Cosecha, 1280 Fourth St. NE. unionmarketdc.com.
Rock the Dock at The Wharf. Wednesdays in summer, 7 p.m., free concerts on Transit Pier. Aug. 7, Justin Trawick and The Common Good; Aug. 14, The Experience Band & Show; Aug. 21, Driven to Charity; Aug. 28, Perfekt Blend. wharfdc.com.
Gay Gardens at Wunder Garten. Every Tuesday, 6 to 9 p.m. This is an LGBTQIA+ happy hour. Come as you are, and all are welcome. 1101 First St. NE. wundergartendc.com.
Sunset Cinema at The Wharf. On Thursdays, come to Transit Pier, 970 Wharf St. SW, to en-
joy free outdoor movies: Aug. 8, Boys in the Boat; Aug. 15, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again; Aug. 22, Wonka; and Aug. 29, SOUL. Movies begin at 7:30 p.m. wharfdc.com/sunsetcinema.
Monthly Bingo Night at NE Library. Aug. 8, and every second Thursday, 6:30 p.m. NE Library, 330 Seventh St. NE. dclibrary.org.
Popular Movies at the Miracle Theatre. Aug. 9, 7 p.m., Jurassic Park (1993); Aug. 23, 7 p.m., Footloose (1984); Sept. 6, 7 p.m., Men in Black. The Miracle Theatre, 535 Eighth St. SE. themiracletheatre.com.
Friday Night Dancing at the Wharf: Salsa. July 12, 7 to 9 p.m. Free themed dance night with live music on Transit Pier. wharfdc.com.
Second Saturday SE/NE Library Book Sale. Aug. 10, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Most books are $1. The new book sale location is NE Library, 330 Seventh St. NE (corner of Seventh Street and Maryland Avenue NE). dclibrary.org.
SW Night Market. Aug. 16 and 30; and Sept. 13
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Remaining US Capitol Military Band Summer Concerts. Remaining concerts are on Aug. 6, 7, 9, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27 and 28. All are weather dependent and start at 7 p.m. on the west steps of the Capitol.
and 27; 4 to 10 p.m. Fourth and M streets, SW. marketswdc.com.
DC Aerial Alliance Championship. Aug. 17, 2 p.m. DC Aerial Alliance Championship is female and queer-owned and provides a multilevel, multi-category aerial competition that is open to all members of the dance community. For ages 18 and older. $35. The Atlas, 1333 H St. NE. atlasarts.org.
Washington Spirit Women’s Soccer at Audi Field. Aug. 18, 1 p.m. vs. Arsenal FC; Aug. 25, 11 a.m. vs. Kansas City Current; Sept. 7, 11:30 a.m. vs. Portland Thorns; Sept. 15, noon, vs. Houston Dash. Audi Field, 100 Potomac Ave. SW. washingtonspirit.com.
Sing Out Piano Bar and Open Mic with Gay Man’s Chorus. Aug. 21, 7:30 to 11 p.m. Come out to sing with live piano accompaniment or just enjoy the music. Free admission. The Atlas, 1333 H St. NE. atlasarts.org.
DC United at Audi Field. Aug. 24, 6:30 p.m., vs. Dallas. Audi Field, 100 Potomac Ave. SW. audifield.com.
Live at the Library: Windborne: Old Songs, Bold Harmony. Thursday, Aug. 29, 7 p.m. The members of Windborne are adherents to folk music’s longtime alliance with social activism, labor, civil rights, and other movements that champion the oppressed, the poor, and the disenfranchised. Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First St. SE, Coolidge Auditorium. loc.gov/live.
NSO Annual Labor Day Concert. Sunday, Sept. 1, 8 p.m. (dress rehearsal at 3:30 p.m.) The National Symphony Orchestra’s free annual Labor Day weekend concert returns to the West Lawn of the US Capitol. This year, the NSO performs classics by Duke Ellington, George Gershwin, John Philip Sousa, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and more led by conductor Enrico Lopez-Yañez and featuring Grammy–nominated rapper/beatboxer Christylez Bacon. Public security screening sites open
at 3 p.m. kennedy-center.org/ nso/home/2024-2025/nso-labor-day/.
Cinematery (movies) at Congressional Cemetery. Friday, Sept. 6, 7 p.m., Casper. $10. No dogs allowed. Congressional Cemetery, 1801 E St. SE. congressionalcemetery.org.
American Roots Concert Series: Jourdan Thibodeaux with Cedric Watson and Joel Savoy. Sunday, Sept. 8, 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Quicksilver Productions Foundation presents Jourdan Thibodeaux as part of the free, outdoor American Roots Music Series. Hill Center, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. hillcenterdc.org. ◆
NY Circus Project Presents Hamlet at Union Market. Aug. 3, 4, 6, 10 and 11. NYCP is a contemporary circus company bringing theatrical classics to life through dynamic circus choreography. $49, plus sales tax. Dock5, 1309 Fifth St. NE. unionmarketdc.com.
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Tepid Enforcement May Doom Medical Cannabis Legal Operators Struggle to Compete With Unregulated Stores
by Elizabeth O’Gorek, with additional reporting from Sarah Payne
We’re just losing money every month,” said Grace Hyde, director of operations for District Cannabis, a licensed cultivator, manufacturer and cannabis retailer. Five such businesses have closed in DC since June—three cultivation centers and two retailers.
According to Frontier Data, there is a $600 million illegal cannabis market in the District. In contrast, legal cannabis sales only amount to $35 million. In the third quarter of 2024, medical dispensary sales were down by more than $1.5 million compared to 2023, according to the Alcohol and Cannabis Administration’s (ABCA) statistics.
Owners of the 10 legal medical cannabis dispensaries blame the losses on unregulated competitors. The solution, they say, is effective enforcement. “If we don’t see serious action here, in the next month or two, we’re going to continue to see businesses closing,” stated Hyde.
Boom Times
A huge unregulated cannabis market operates alongside its regulated medical counterpart. These so-called I-71 businesses are named for the DC referendum legalizing private marijuana consumption.
Despite the wishes of District voters, Congress blocked the creation of a regulated consumer cannabis market. Marijuana sales are illegal, but the terms of the I-71 referendum permit private citizens to gift up to one ounce to another adult. A
plethora of cannabis businesses seized on this loophole to include a “gift” of marijuana along with sale of another retail item.
These so-called I-71 businesses are not exploiting a legal loophole, said DC Council member Charles Allen (Ward 6-D), who introduced legislation to increase enforcement. “That’s made-up thing.”
In 2022, the District expanded its medical market to allow I-71 businesses to participate. The result has been a boom in license applications.
As of July, a review of the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Board (ABC Board) proceedings shows ABCA received more than 200 applications for cannabis business licenses. The ABC Board has approved
only 14 licenses. Another fifty or so applications are scheduled for hearings.
In the meantime, dozens of unregulated, I-71 cannabis businesses continue to operate in the District. Just type “cannabis” or “weed” into Google maps for a sampling.
Medical Cannabis Remains Expensive
Linda Greene is the founder of Anacostia Organics, the first medical dispensary to open east of the river. She said it is difficult for customers to know if they are walking into a legal business or not. “We’ve asked the city repeatedly to give us some type of official sign to
Green Theory founders Caroline Crandall, Jonathan Crandall and Ian Tsang in front of their new shop (4828 MacArthur Blvd. NW). Courtesy: Green Theory
put on our door,” she said. Many customers don’t even realize they are patronizing an unregulated, illegal business, she said, because there is no way to visually differentiate.
Medical cannabis businesses must implement Metric, ABCA’s seed to sale tracking system. They also must buy product from licensed DC cultivators, who test the product for potency and contamination by mold or chemicals. “When you are legally licensed, you are inspected, regulated, tracked,” Greene said. “It’s very regulated and extremely expensive, because we’re still federally illegal,” she added. For example, cannabis dispensaries are required to carry multiple insurance policies, she said, which are expensive since cannabis is federally a Schedule One substance.
Caroline Crandall, her husband Jonathan Crandall and partner Ian Tsang were one of the first successful applicants for a medical dispensary license under the 2023 law. They opened in April 2024 after investing hundreds of thousands of dollars of their own savings to renovate a location, install Metric and pay the $16,000 licensing fee.
“One of our biggest problems right now is that when someone comes into our store, we are a medical store, so they
have to have a medical card,” Crandall said. Many customers, Crandall said, are federal employees reluctant to have their name tied to substance use, however legal. So many of them choose to take the risk and turn to the illegally operating I-71 retailers.
Crandall appreciates the quality of the product she buys from licensed manufacturers and farmers. However, it comes with a cost that is double what I-71 retailers typically pay for unregulated weed, she said.
No Enforcement
As of July 25, Alcohol Beverage Cannabis Authority (ABCA) had issued 55 warnings and eight cease and desist orders to illegally operating cannabis retailers in the District of Columbia. The latest, dated July 10, order retailers to quit selling cannabis or face shut down within 15 days.
ABCA is empowered to padlock non-compliant cannabis businesses. As of July 28th, more than 15 days after the last of these notices were issued, ABCA had not locked a business.
Yet enforcement has been shown to be effective. In May, New York City Mayor Eric Adams initiated “Operation Padlock to Protect,” empowering police
to padlock smoke and cannabis shops operating without a license. By late June, City Hall spokeswoman Amaris Cockfield said the mayor’s joint task force had padlocked 450 illegal shops and issued more than $33 million in penalties.
Legal dispensaries located near the shuttered illegal shops have since seen a 27 percent rise in sales, Governor Kathy Hochul told CBS news in July.
Yet DC has yet to padlock a single business.
According to board testimony, ABCA enters businesses for inspection with a cross-agency team. The team includes representatives from the Department of Health (DOH) who can verify and impound illegal edibles, representatives of the Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection, (DLCP) which verify business licenses as well as officers from the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). The latter secures the door during inspection to prevent entry by customers and ensure safety throughout.
Board documents indicate that an ABCA inspector will visit an establishment multiple times. If they find unregulated cannabis on first inspection, ABCA issues a warning. On the second inspection, the agency submits a report to the board, which can issue a cease-and-desist order. The parties to the order are both the business owner and the property owner. Either has the right to ask for hearing before the Board at which the facts are reviewed and the Board either revokes, sustains or reissues the order with different terms. If the investigated business does not request a Board hearing, the order becomes final within 10 days. If cannabis is found for sale on a third visit from ABCA, the agency has authority to shut the businesses down.
ABCA lacks sufficient resources to investigate the dozens of I-71 businesses that dot the District, Hyde said. “They have the authority that they need,” Hyde said of ABCA, “but they need more support,” she said.
ABCA did not respond to inquiries regarding inspection staffing. However, the agency appears to have a single Supervisory Investigator (SI), Jason Peru, conducting cannabis inspections. Peru is the only ABCA representative referenced in the eight issued cease-and-desist orders.
Despite this, ABCA enforcement appears to be ramping up. There were two inspections in April, three in May and six in June, agency records reveal.
Hyde is not hopeful about increased enforcement. “It’s not going to happen,” she said. “We’re coming up on a tenuous election cycle, so [MPD] availability to help is only going to become more scarce.” DC officials, Hyde said, don’t have the same kind of will to get it done that NYC has shown, pointing to the role of DC Mayor Muriel Bowser in getting ABCA inter-agency support.
“The mayor has been silent on this issue forever,” Hyde said. “We’ve been talking to her about this for three years. It’s not like she’s been unaware of what’s going on. She knows how much this is harming us, and she has done nothing to solve the problem.”
“DC is conducting a sustained multi-agency enforcement strategy to shut down illegally-operating cannabis operations and protect the legal marketplace in accordance with DC law. The Alcoholic Beverage
Screenshot: as of July 30, cannabis product appeared to be offered for sale on a website associated with a business called All the Buzz; the address given is 3232 Georgia Ave. NW. Screenshot: allthebuzzdc.com/shop 1:50 p.m. July 30, 2024.
and Cannabis Administration is currently expanding its cannabis enforcement team and investing in new tools to aid investigations. Our continued goals for DC’s medical cannabis program are to serve patients, create pathways to entrepreneurship and employment, and ensure safety for DC residents,” stated the Executive Office of the Mayor.
Under the law, ABCA can fine landlords renting to illegal cannabis shops $10,000. The amount can increase if an identified issue remains unaddressed. There are 200 to 300 commercial property leases with illegal marijuana businesses, one legal source familiar with the cannabis industry estimated.
ABCA issues its cease-anddesist orders letters to both the business owner and the property owner. Enforcement efforts to date have only proceeded against business owners. The Hill Rag found no evidence that ABCA has fined a single landlord.
Confusion at the ABCA Board
ABCA enforcement has yet to yield much fruit. To date, the agency has ordered eight companies to cease operations. A number exercised their right to a Board hearing. As of July 24, the ABC Board only held two such proceedings. In both cases, confusion about both the law and gathered evidence apparently led to the Board either lifting or further investigating the cease-anddesist orders.
Co-owners Princess Mirabal and Davina Hale operate two businesses at 825 Upshur St. NW. The first, Cannabis Karma, sold consumable cannabis products. The
second, “Life Luxee” is a cannabis lifestyle store selling t-shirts, glasses and pipes. Peru found cannabis at the address during a March inspection. Based on his evidence, ABCA issued the owners a warning. During a follow-up inspection on July 2, Peru found hemp-derived CBD on their premises. ABCA issued the ceaseand-desist order eight days later.
At the July 24th hearing, the owner’s attorney Amber Maiden objected to the cease-and-desist order. A closure, Maiden argued, would prevent them from operating their legal business. Moreover, owners believed they were operating legally given the 2018 Federal Farm Act, which removed hemp from the federal schedule of controlled substances, she said. This, despite a 2021 opinion by the DC Office of the Attorney General that stated the law does not require the District to permit sales of hemp-derived CBD, which is considered cannabis and so regulated under District law.
Maiden argued against the Attorney General’s finding. Larger chain stores such as Walmart and YES Organics are selling hemp-derived substances without interference from ABCA, she pointed out. ABCA’s action had made it difficult for Hale and Mirabal to continue to operate Life Luxee, though it remained open, she said, “But it’s doing so under severe economic distress.”
“It is a small minority own women-owned business and it has [us] concerned that these new District laws were passed specifically to harm small independent businesses and to prevent them from competing with larger corporate interests where CBD products are frequently sold without any legal repercussions from ABCA,” said Maiden.
Owners had taken the product off the shelf, locking it into a cabi-
net and taping it closed, owner Mirabal said. “I don’t know what else you want us to do. We’ve taken out the product and contacted our retailers,” she said.
The Board took the matter “under advisement,” meeting with lawyers in closed session. Final disposition of that matter remains unclear.
On July 10, The Board lifted the cease-and-desist order against All the Buzz at 3232 Georgia Ave. NW. At issue was the evidence provided by Peru. There was no cannabis onsite on the date of inspection, argued owners James and Gina Goldring. The evidence the inspector produced was gathered next door, they said. The Board rescinded the order to allow All the Buzz to continue operations as a t-shirt making company. The owners have applied for a medical retailer’s license.
However, as of publication the website associated with a business of the same name and address is still operational, selling t-shirts and face masks online with the “gift” of flower and edibles, all for pick-up at the store. This appears to be a potential oversight. On July 22, Peru pointed out that as of the hearing date, Cannabis Karma also continued to offer online sales. At that time, Mirabel said that she was working with her web developer to remove those offerings; by the time of publication, she had done so.
Representatives from Cannabis Karma could not be reached. All the Buzz did not respond to requests for comment.
Real action needs to be taken, said Crandall. “Giving paperwork to people, in my opinion, especially in this industry…” Crandall trails off. “A lot of people are just going to ignore it and keep operating until the police come to the store and take their product. u
The Tune’s “Mother Markie”
Tears
& Laughter at Memorial
by Maggie Hall
The Tune Inn will never be the same. That statement was emphatically underlined by the close to 100 people who, over two hours on July 3, crammed into Capitol Hill’s famed “dive” bar. The bar was overflowing with not just people, but tears as well. They were there to mourn, pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Markie Lydon— aka “Mother Markie.”
Markie, who in the 1970s worked in Congress for first Representative, then Senator Larry Pressler, was part of The Tune team for 48 years. She died in late June, aged 78. Her sudden
death shocked and saddened in equal measure.
The Board of the Eastern Market PennMark Condo where Markie lived, sent out a message that read: “We’d like to express our sadness and condolences upon the news of our friend and neighbor Markie Lydon’s passing. As many of you know, Markie was a pivotal part of the Tune Inn. She was a stalwart employee, whose personality and character were part of the fabric of the famed Capitol Hill bar. On July 3rd, the Tune is hosting A Tribute to Markie from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. Please feel free to join the gathering at The Tune and share your memories of our wonderful friend and neighbor, who is going to be tremendously missed by the PennMark community.” Many residents turned up.
Her sister Linda, brother Charley and sister-in-law Susan, who had flown in from South Dakota and Oregon, were overwhelmed by the outpouring of love and respect on display at The Tune. Feelings made evident in the slew of stories told about Markie. “It was incredible to see so many people and hear their stories” Charley said. “Made us realize how liked and loved Markie was.” Linda added: “A wonderful mixture of laughter, tears, thoughtful recollections and love .... mostly love.”
One by one Markie’s fans, friends, neighbors, and colleagues (past & present) got to their feet to tell tales about how she touched and changed their lives. The stories had the gathering in tears and fits of knowing laughter: her wry humor; her to-the-point facetious put-downs and sharply delivered sarky comments; her kindness to those going through a tough time; her generosity to dogs
who stopped dead in their tracks as they were walked by The Tune. They knew Markie would appear with a treat.
Her Tune Inn fame was acknowledged, and cemented, in print, 11 years ago. One of her greatest fans was the legendary journalist Howard Fineman, who died just a couple of weeks before she did. On the re-opening of The Tune, after the fire that nearly destroyed it, he wrote a piece for the HuffPost saying how happy he was to see his favorite member of staff was still there—the “crustymotherly Markie Lydon.” He talked about how over the decades she had “helped usher generations of Hill staffers, lobbyists, reporters and young House members into more or less responsible full adulthood.” He revealed how she told him “they call me Mother Markie.”
One of the most poignant moments came when her ex-husband Mac, who had traveled
Markie Lydon
The Tune Inn poster that announced her death.
Markie with a couple of her favorite customers.
Photo: Sarah Sager
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from Florida, let everyone know that Markie was still a special part of his life—that their divorce was not the end of their love. And for the owner of The Tune, Lisa Nardelli, great-granddaughter of Joe Nardelli who opened the bar in 1947, the gathering was painful and joyous. Again, laughter and smiles broke through the grief as Lisa looked back on how Markie had been a huge, special part of her life, her family, since she was a child.
Markie was born and grew up in rural South Dakota, near the small town of Arlington. When she died I went onto You Tube to listen to a favorite song: Doris Day, as Calamity Jane (movie 1953) singing “Take Me Back to the Black Hills.” The Black Hills of Dakota. Markie is now home. Her ashes scattered on the undulating beauty of the plains—where, as the song says, “the pines are so high that they kiss the sky above” —of her family’s farm. But she will always, in the nicest possible way, be part of The Tune Inn. ◆
CRaiford Gaffney
Community Builder and Benefactor
apitol Hill community builder Raiford Ga ney passed away on Friday, July 5, at her home across the street from Tyler Elementary School. The cause of death was pancreatic cancer.
by Larry Janezich
Raiford will be remembered by friends and neighbors for her community stewardship, much of which centered around St. Mark’s church, on Capitol Hill. She started attending services at St. Mark’s in 1997. Ganey was an integral part of the St. Mark’s community, serving stints on the sta and participating in committee and stewardship activities to support the church.
Ga ney also contributed a great deal to the Southeast Library. At the July 8th meeting of ANC6B’s Southeast Library Taskforce, Chair David Sobelsohn noted that Raiford “was the original vice chair and stalwart member of the Taskforce and came to every meeting. She attended the meeting with CM Charles Allen where we were able to get funds for the Arthur Capper interim SE Library facility.” Sobelsohn also mentioned that Raiford assisted the AARP in their free tax preparation service. “We will miss her terribly,” Sobelsohn said, before observing a moment of silence in her honor. CHC reached out to Neal and Janice Gregory, members of St. Mark’s for some 50 years. Neal remembered Raiford: “We knew Raiford primarily through her work at St. Mark’s. She seemed to be involved in every aspect of a very active congregation. I wondered how she got the time and energy to perform the many services she rendered at the church as well as at other neighborhood spots where I encountered her such as the Hill Center, the Folger, and the Marine Corps Parade. She was a real ball of re.”
Susan Sedgewick of the Capitol Hill Village (CHV) Advocacy Steering Committee recalled that Raiford
“was a CHV member but most of her volunteer e orts with regards to Village-like activities were with St. Mark’s parishioners, many who did not live on the Hill.”
Ga ney was also a music lover. She was instrumental in bringing early music concerts to Washington venues, including St. Marks.
According to a biography supplied by St. Mark’s, Blanche Raiford Ga ney was born August 25, 1943 in Atlanta, Georgia. She had a long career in the federal government, working for the Army Intelligence School in Dundalk, MD; the National Security Agency; the Commodities Future Trading Commission; and, nally, the IRS, where she remained until retiring in 1998. Ga ney was extremely proud of her work for the IRS. In a letter to the editor of the Washington Post, she said, “I was honored to work at the Internal Revenue Service for 15 years... and was amazed to learn how nonpolitical the IRS was compared with other agencies…Above the main entrance, a quote from Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. is carved: “Taxes are what we pay for a civilized society.”
In her nal days, Raiford expressed gratitude to friends and community members who came to o er aid, comfort, and support. According to St. Mark’s: “Raiford has chosen to continue gifting our community by leaving her house to the church [saying], ‘St. Mark’s has been the family around me that I needed.’”
At 1 p.m. Saturday, August 10, St. Mark’s, 301 A Street, SE, will host a celebration of Raiford’s life. You can attend in person, or livestream the celebration at https://www.stmarks.net/calendar/2024/08/memorial-service-for-blanche-raiford-ga ney/ The livestream will start that day at 12:50 p.m. ◆
DDOT Proposes Adams Market PUDO
ANC 6A REPORT
by Sarah Payne
the ability of the store owners to park and deliver their supplies and also for a customer who wants to run in for 15 minutes,” Commissioner Shapiro said.
The commission voted to send a letter to DDOT supporting the PUDO. DDOT will accept public comments on the measure until August 19.
Terate from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., Mondays through Saturdays.
Other Matters
The commission voted to:
Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC 6A) met via Zoom on July 11. Commissioners Mike Velasquez (6A02), Amber Gove (6A04, chair), Dave Wethington (6A05) and Steve Moilanen (6A07) were in attendance. Commissioners Roberta Shapiro (6A03) and Robb Dooling (6A06) were absent. Single Member District (SMD) 6A01 is currently vacant. The commission elected Dave Wethington as its Vice Chair.
he DC Dept. of Transportation (DDOT) is planning to create a single, 20-foot pickup/drop-o (PUDO) zone adjacent to the Adams Market at 609 Seventh St. NE. The PUDO would replace a single Residential Permit Parking (RPP) spot on the north side of the 700 block of F Street just east of the intersection at F and Seventh Streets NE. The PUDO would op-
DDOT issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) on July 8 informing outlining the plan. The agency’s plan is designed to alleviate the issues it created by the installation of ex posts on the 700 block of Seventh St. NE as a pedestrian safety measure.
“The [posts] have eliminated
• grant $1,000 to Maury Elementary School to fund the installation of a crosswalk mural in the 200 block of 13th Street NE;
• support the Arts in the Right-of-Way project at 15th Street NE and Constitution Avenue NE and the crosswalk across the 200 block of 13th Street at the intersection with Tennessee Avenue NE;
• support a Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA) application to construct a detached, two-story accessory garage with accessory dwelling at 813 7th St. NE;
• support a two-year extension to place a thirdoor addition on an existing two-story mixeduse building at 1252 H St. NE;
• protest a class C restaurant license for AG Restaurant at 816 H St. NE in the absence of a community settlement agreement;
• support a stipulated license for AG Restaurant at 816 H St. NE predicated on the successful negotiation of a settlement agreement;
• support the substantial change to the Class C restaurant license of Bloom at 1402 H Street NE;
• appoint community members Steve Beam and
Proposed F Street NE Pickup/Drop-off zone.
Erik Lockett to the commission’s Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis (ABCA) Committee.
The commission does not meet in August. It will hold its next meeting at 7 p.m. Sept. 12 via Zoom. Get details on committee meetings and how to join online at anc6a.org.
Sarah Payne is a reporter for Capital Community News. She can be reached at sarahp@hillrag.com. u
OP Presents New Zoning for Navy Yard
ANC 6B REPORT
by Elizabeth O’Gorek
Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 6B held a hybrid meeting via Zoom and in-person at 700 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. Attending were Frank Avery (6B01, treasurer); Jerry Sroufe (6B02); David Sobelsohn (6B03, secretary); Frank D’Andrea (6B04); Kasie Durkit (Parliamentairan, 6B05); Chander Jayaraman (6B06); Edward Ryder (6B08, chair); Vince Mareino (6B07, vice chair) and Matt LaFortune (6B09) were absent.
Office of Planning (OP) Development Review Specialist Karen Thomas presented a proposed new zoning designation for a site in the southeast corner of the Navy Yard along the Anacostia River. The change is related to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the GSA and US Navy for a land swap. The US Navy will trade about 15 acres of what it has termed “underutilized properties” in the southeast corner of the
security perimeter, a site about half the size of Phase I of the Wharf, bordered by O St. SE, 11th St SE, and the Anacostia River.
The proposed new Navy Yard E Zone would be MU-Use Group F, or mixed use residential, with similar permissions to the Residential Apartment (RA) Zones common in Southwest. It includes a height limit of 130 feet and a minimum waterfront setback of 75 feet and requirements for parking, bike parking and loading.
Thomas said planning discussions were based around the form and character of the private development waterfront setbacks and the relationship of new construction to the Navy Yard’s Historic District, the 2024 Navy Yard Master Plan and Anacostia Watershed Initiative. The special purpose zone is a result of a collaboration with the US General Services Administration (GSA), Navy Yard and its private developer for the site.
“With this proposal, one more neighborhood would be added to the waterfront guided by these themes,” said Thomas
In return, GSA will give up a little more than six acres of property along the Navy Yard’s Northwest security perimeter, part of the 60-acre Southeast Federal Center (SETC), much of which has been redeveloped as part of The Yards neighborhood since 2005.
The 6.33 acres in question are parcel E, or SETC-E, located just east of Harris Teeter and south of M Street where Fifth Street SE terminates.
Both properties are officially in ANC 8F but as ANC 6B is directly adjacent it is considered an impacted ANC.
The M Street site was already slated by GSA for private mixed-use development. However, the Navy Serving the Near Northeast, North Lincoln Park, and H Street communities
6A04@ANC.DC.GOV ANC 6A generally meets the second Thursday of the month, virtually on Zoom. www.anc6a.org
ALL ARE WELCOME
The Next meeting is 2nd Thursday, September 12, 7:00 p.m.
Transportation & Public Space Committee meeting No meeting in August 2024
Economic Development and Zoning Committee meeting No meeting in August 2024
Community Outreach Committee meeting No meeting in August 2024
Alcohol Beverage Licensing Committee meeting No meeting in August 2024
We seek community-minded 6A residents interested in joining ANC 6A committees. Visit anc6a.org or email 6A06@anc.dc.gov for more information. Instructions for accessing the meeting via Zoom have been posted under Hot Topics at anc6a.org. Call in information will be posted under Community Calendar at anc6a.org 24 hours prior to the meeting. You will be able to enter the meeting no earlier than 15 minutes prior to its scheduled start time.
Advisory Neighborhood Commission 7D “Uniting Communities East and West”
Representing the Capitol Hill/Hill East, Eastland Gardens, Kenilworth, Kingman Park, Mayfair, Parkside, River Terrace and Rosedale neighborhoods and the RFK Stadium Complex.
Join us for our Next Virtual Public Meeting Tuesday, September 10, 2024 - 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
How to participate:
By computer: https://dc-gov.zoom.us/j/9162864
7160?pwd=NVdldTZiRitFODdSUVJZQVBGdHk5UT09
Passcode: anc7d Or by phone: 1-301-715-8592
Webinar ID: 91628647160 Passcode: 776540
Wendell Felder Parkside – 7D03 7d03@anc.dc.gov
Chairperson
Brian Alcorn Capitol Hill/Hill East – 7D08 7d08@anc.dc.gov
Vice Chair
Brett Astmann Rosedale – 7D07 7d07@anc.dc.gov
Treasurer Ashley Schapitl Hill East – 7D09 7d09@anc.dc.gov
Secretary
Siraaj Hasan Eastland Gardens/ 7d01@anc.dc.gov Kenilworth – 7D01
Mike Davis River Terrace – 7D04 7d04@anc.dc.gov
Ebony Payne Kingman Park – 7D05 7d05@anc.dc.gov
Marc Friend Rosedale – 7D06 7d06@anc.dc.gov
Brianne Hill East – 7D10 7d10@anc.dc.gov
Eby-Stockert
Vacancy in Single Member District 7D02
We are looking for a Commissioner to serve for 2024!
Map showing proposed land swap. Red portion is SETC-E, the 6.33 acres currently under GSA control. It will be traded for the blue portion, the 15 acres of “underutilized” property on the Washington Navy Yard, as well as waterfront access. Yellow line indicates current Washington Navy Yard Security Perimeter. Figure 2-5 from US Navy, Environmental Impact Statement For Proposed Land Acquisition, August 2023. https://ndw.cnic.navy.mil/
has opined that private development of the E Parcel “is inconsistent with the overall antiterrorism posture of the [Washington Navy Yard] and presents encroachment threats,” and moved to find a way to procure the site, resulting in the land swap.
But the 15-acre property the Navy proposes to trade for SETC-E is currently unzoned, hampering development. OP is proposing a text and map amendment to create a new zone for this site called Navy Yard East. The parcel, located in the southeast corner of the Washington Navy Yard, will be leased to a private development team for publicly accessible mixed-use development. The US Navy proposed this could include up to 1,300 residential units with some subject to both inclusionary zoning as well as others set aside for disabled veterans. The land swap will also include public access along the waterfront and groundlevel retail.
Meanwhile, the Navy is planning a new US Navy Museum on SETC-E. The current museum is within the Navy Yard’s security perimeter, a location that may be discouraging to civilian visitors.
The MOU for the swap requires that OP submit a report to the Zoning Commission (ZC) no later than August 29 for the consideration of set down. At a set down, the Commission will determine if
the case is ready for hearing. The ANC did not vote on the matter at this time. OP is set to reappear before the ANC and the public in the fall, before a ZC Public Hearing on the proposal expected later that season.
Public Safety Update
Captain Adam Crist took over as Commander of Sector 3, including Police Service Areas (PSAs) 105 and 106, which cover the southern portions of Capitol Hill as well as much of Navy Yard and Southwest. Crist was formerly stationed at the Real Time Crime Center, which he described as a new approach to handling information and investigation about crimes.
Asked about alerts, Crist said MPD doesn’t generally issue a notice when they get reports of shots with no injuries unless they have a good lookout for a specific individual. In DC alerts for gunshots are often from the automated ShotSpotter acoustic surveillance system, meaning there is no information to share about the perpetrator and no reason to report every instance of gun activity. “We don’t want to make everyone afraid to walk out of their houses,” Crist said, adding that residents should be aware of their surroundings on the streets, especially in the dark.
Finally, the sector commander said crime is down overall in ANC 6B. Armed robberies in ANC6B have been cut almost in half compared to the same time last year; as of July 9, there had been 17 robberies with a gun compared to 32 at the same time in 2023; motor vehicle theft is similarly down (56 from 94] although thefts have increased in the same period, up to 277 from 228 on July 9, 2023. Crist encouraged residents to take advantage of the Amazon lockers located at all MPD Stations, including the First District Station at 101 M St. SW.
In Other Business:
The ANC voted to:
• support an application for renewal to the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) from DMV Liquors Wines and Beers at 643 Pennsylvania Ave SE pending receipt of a signed settlement agreement (SA);
• send a revised letter to the Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA) reiterating support for the application from Taco Bell for relief from restrictions on fast food operations in the area to open a restaurant at 411 Eighth St SE, contingent on a signed SA and a separate Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the applicant and neighbors.
• appoint Commissioner Avery as chair of the ANC Public Safety Committee;
• support Capitol Hill BID’s plan to install a memorial bench in memory of Hospitality Ambassador India Person.
ANC 6B generally meets the second Tuesday of each month. There is no August meeting. ANC 6B has scheduled a Special Call Meeting for cannabis license applications for July 30 at 7 p.m. NOTE: the next regular meeting of the full ANC is at 7 p.m. on Sept. 10 to avoid conflicts with a holiday or observance. For more information visit anc6b.org u
Complaints About Third Street Construction
ANC 6C REPORT
by Sarah Payne
Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 6C met on July 10 via WebEx. Commissioners Christy Kwan (6C01), Leslie Merkle (6C02, secretary), Jay Adelstein (6C03), Mark Eckenwiler (6C04, chair), Joel Kelty (6C05, treasurer) and Patricia Eguino (6C06) were in attendance. Commissioner Tony Goodman (6C07, vice chair) was absent.
Resident Mary O’Neil asked for the commission’s assistance concerning ongoing issues related to a construction project at 1165 Third St. NE. O’Neil, who lives adjacent, is concerned about an outward swinging gate and
unlicensed contractors working at the site.
Neighbors are continuously “spending time and energy submitting issues” about the project and asked commissioners for help, O’Neil stated.
Another neighbor echoed O’Neil’s concerns. There is not “meaningful enforcement action” at the site, he stated, adding, “There’s just so little faith that the owner is actually going to do any of this correctly. A number of neighbors are worried that this is going to be a disaster.”
Last year, ANC 6C sent a letter to the Department of Buildings (DOB) demanding the construction be completed within three years. The commission took no new vote on this matter.
“I would encourage both of our interlocutors to continue to speak,” Eckenwiler said of the project.
Other Matters.
The commission voted to:
• support the District Department of Transportation’s (DDOT) proposed installation of an in-street micromobility corral at Second and C Streets NE.
• request DDOT designate the 200 Block of C Street NE as resident-only, Residential Permit Parking (RPP);
• protest the class C tavern license application for L Vel Tu at 528 H St. NE on the grounds of peace, order and quiet;
• protest the application by Pot & Goods at 526 H St. NE for a cannabis internet retailer license, due to concerns about double parking along the streetcar route and its proximity to Everyday Plan N Learn Childcare Center at 816 6th St. NE;
• support a Historic Preservation Application (HPA) for a two-story rear addition at 502 Constitution Ave. NE; • protest the class A liquor license application for DC Fizz Liquor at 516 H St. NE in absence of sufficient review.
The commission does not meet in August. It will meet next on Sept. 11 at 7 p.m. via WebEx. Visit anc6c.org to learn more about the commission and register to attend the meeting.
Sarah Payne is a reporter for Capital Community News. She can be reached at sarahp@hillrag.com. u
DDOT to Put M Street on a Diet
ANC 6D REPORT
by Andrew Lightman
Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 6D met on July 15 via Zoom. Commissioners Bob Link (6DO1, vice chair), Ronald Collins (6D02, treasurer), Gail Fast (6D03), Andrea Pawley (6D04), Chearie Phelps-El (6D05), Bruce Levine (6D06, secretary) and Fredrica (Rikki) Kramer (6D07, chair) and Rhonda Hamilton (6D08) were in attendance.
DC Dept. of Transportation (DDOT) Planner Anne Welch presented her agency’s M Street Corridor Safety Project. The project’s southeast phase was completed last summer. The agency now proposes to extend it from South Capitol to Sixth Street SW. The project is designed to calm traffic, close gaps in the city’s network of protected bike lanes (PBLs) and create a bus priority corridor.
DDOT is currently engaged in analyzing existing conditions through a road safety audit, Welch stated. A final community safety walk is planned for the coming fall. The agency is paying attention to increasing pedestrian safety, particularly around schools.
Commissioner Fast pointed out the flaws in the project’s recently completed M Street section, which extends from First to 11 Streets SE. The road is completely congested during game days and at heavy commuting hours, she said.
The Wharf, Fast pointed out, draws as many as 40,000 visitors during events, many of whom drive. The proposed reconfiguration of M Street SW would complicate the already congested Maine Avenue SW, which has significant problems with visitor congestion and curbside deliveries, she said. Secretary Levine echoed her concerns.
When analyzing existing conditions, Vice President Link
urged Welch to look at the entire Southwest transportation network up to the Fish Market, rather than excluding the Wharf and Maine Ave. The commission took no vote on the matter.
Broccoli City
The Broccoli Festival, a historically cannabis friendly event, took place on July 27 and 28 on Audi Field and adjacent Parcel B. Audi Field representatives and event organizers briefed commissioners on the event’s arrangements in hopes of securing their support for an event liquor license.
Organizers emailed Chair Krammer nearly 200 pages of production schedules, permits and festival and site security plans two minutes before she gaveled the meeting to order. Commissioners were apoplectic, given their inability to digest the materials in advance. They expressed concerns over transportation, sound levels, coordination with police and clean-up arrangements.
“What ANC 6D is doing right now is helping you understand what the laws are,” stated Commissioner Pawley. “You have not included our community in your planning in any way,” she continued. The number of tickets sold exceeds the facility’s occupancy, she pointed out.
Commissioner Hamilton echoed Pawley concerns. “It is inexcusable that we did not receive a heads up from DC United about this event,” she said.
Is cannabis consumption permitted at Audi Field and Parcel B? asked Commissioner Fast, since smoking is in general banned at the facility. Organizers had no real answer. Would organizers discourage event goers from consuming cannabis in adjacent residential areas, given the limitation at Audi Field?
Hamilton pointed out that Audi Field has no parking facility. This has imposed an enormous burden on the community in terms of trash and traffic.
Fast asked about cannabis consumption which is not permitted in Audi Field.
“To the gentle lady, this is a bunch of hogwash. Shame on Audi Field, DC United. Shame on all of you.” Treasurer Collins intoned.
The commission protested the event’s liquor license on the grounds of peace, order and quiet.
Other Matters
Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) Captain Paul Hrebenak briefed the commission on public safety. Hrebenak reported crime is down 67 percent. The statistics are the best in the last five years, he said. There was a recent shooting at Channel Square Apartments, he said, reporting the case is moving towards closure. Commissioner Fast expressed appreciation for MPD’s attention to the Duck Pond on July Fourth holiday. Commissioner Pawley asked the police to pay more attention to the new apartment next to CVS.
A map of the Broccoli City Festival. Courtesy Audi Field.
DC Zoning Commission has directed Merchant Marina to le an application for a Modi cation of Consequence for the bar lounge constructed in the middle of the green. Secretary Levine wants the construction stopped.
The commission voted to:
• support the SW BID’s application to the DC Commission on Arts and Humanities (DCCAH) to install benches and sculptures;
• support the Nicholson Project’s application to DCCAH to fund an artistic projection on the exterior of 899 Maine Ave. SW;
• support the Cathenge Public Art Project’s application to DCCAH to fund an installation on the tra c circle on Maryland Avenue SW across from the Salamander Hotel, contingent on the artist securing letters of support from neighboring businesses and residences;
• support the 2024 DC Bike Ride on Sept. 7;
• protest a liquor license for Fish Shop DC, 610 Water Street, SW in absence of a community agreement on the grounds of peace, order and quiet;
• support the Paul Taylor Lansburg Park Annual Summer Community Picnic on Aug. 14
• approved a settlement agreement with American Cruise Lines
• approved the issuing of a Request for Proposals for a new website.
ANC 6D meets at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of every month. The commission does not meet in August. It will meet again on Sept. 9. For more information, visit www.anc6d.org. ◆
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Douglas Street Developments Raise Concern
ANC 7D REPORT
by Sarah Payne
Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 7D met July 9 via Zoom. Commissioners Wendell Felder (7D03, chair), Commissioner Mike Davis (7D04), Commissioner Ebony Payne (7D05), Marc Friend (7D06), Brett Astmann (7D07, treasurer), Brian Alcorn (7D08, vice chair), Ashley Schapitl (7D09), secretary) and Brianne Eby-Stockert (7D10) were in attendance. Commissioner Siraaj Hasan (7D01) was absent. Single Member District 7D02 remains vacant.
District Properties Group (DPG, www.districtpropertygroup.com) has led applications with the Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA) to construct a new detached residences at 4533 Douglas St. NE (BZA Case No. 20769) and 4337 Douglas St. NE (BZA Case No. 20768). In both cases, the group has requested special exceptions from the side yard requirements and the regulations governing the 100-year ood plain. A 100-year ood plain is an area that has a 1% chance of ooding in any given year, on average.
Several community members “reached out very adamantly against the project” to develop the new homes, reported Easton Gardens Civic Association President Junel Je ery. Neighbors are concerned about the increased density, which they fear will shad-
ow their residences as well as the overall increase in housing density.
LNDC Inc. (www.lndcinc. com), DPG’s development partner, has spoken to neighbors nearby the property, a representative said. Some of the residents have been supportive while others have opposed the project, the person reported.
Vice Chair Alcorn raised concerns about the location of the houses in the 100-year flood plain.
“Climate change is impacting the built environment, and putting a prospective homeowner in the way of a flood that can be anticipated strikes me as a bad public policy perspective,” Alcorn said.
Alcorn emphasized that even a “flood resilient property” could still suffer significant damage from flooding conditions.
LNDC will provide flood vents and flood certifications, the representative responded.
The commission voted to ask BZA to postpone the hearings on the applications to give the commission and community members time to resolve their concerns with LNDC and DPG and give Commissioner Hasan, the area’s representative, an opportunity to provide feedback.
Other Matters
The commission voted to:
• write to the Commission on the Arts and Humanities in support of a sculpture installation at Kingman and Heritage Islands;
• support a BZA application to subdivide an existing lot at 1801 D St. NE into two lots and construct one three-
story attached principal dwelling and one three-story semidetached principal dwelling unit;
• submit name r ecommendations for an unnamed alley in square 1084 to DC Council. The commission does not meet in August. It will meet next on Sept. 10 at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. You can learn more about the commission and register to attend at 7d0761.wixsite.com/anc7d-1.
Sarah Payne is a reporter for Capital Community News. She can be reached at sarahp@hillrag.com. u
Development Arrives at Eastern Navy Yard
ANC 8F REPORT
by Andrew Lightman
Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 8F met on July 23. Commissioners Nic Wilson (8F01, treasurer), Rick Murphree (8F02, vice chair), Brian Strege (8F03, secretary), Edward Daniels (8F04, chair) and Clayton Rosenberg (8F05) were in attendance.
DC Office of Planning (OP) Senior Development Specialist Karen Thomas briefed the commission on her agency’s plans to zone the eastern section of the Navy Yard. Using a text and map amendments, her agency plans to establish the Navy Yard East Zone, a special purpose zone to allow residential and commercial development on the eastern section of the Navy Yard.
The Navy Yard East Zone will be able to accommodate buildings up to 130 feet in height with a Floor
Area Ratios (FAR) of 7 for commercial and 8 for residential uses. Significant improvements are planned for the public spaces along the Anacostia River abutting the 11th Street Bridge, stated Thomas.
Currently, the parcel is owned by the Navy. The service plans to swap this land for another undeveloped parcel owned by the US General Services Administration (GSA) just to the west of the Harris Teeter. It plans to use that land as the site of a future Navy Museum. The GSA has partnered with private developer Redbrick LMD (www. redbricklmd.com) to create a new neighborhood Commissioners were generally very supportive of the project. Will there be opportunities for homeownership? asked Chair Daniels. Commissioner Murphree echoed his request. There will be, stated Commissioner Murphree.
The commission took no vote on the matter.
101 Tingey St. SE
NRP Group (www.nrpgroup.com) and the Marshall Heights Community Development Organization (MHCDO, www.mhcdo.org) are building an apartment building at 101 Tingey St. SE, behind the US Dept. of Transportation. The 12-story structure will include 127 units and 2,600 square feet of ground floor retail. It is a 100 percent affordable project at 80 percent AMI.
NRP and MHCDO have applied to the DC Zoning Commission (DCZC) to modify the 2003 Planned Unit Development (PUD), rezoning the parcel as MU-9, which permits high-density, mixed-use development. In addition, the developers are requesting relief from requirements for residential parking,
onsite loading and side yard size. The development does not contain any parking and or onsite loading.
Chair Daniels reported on the Zoning Commission (ZC) hearing on the project. The DC Dept. of Transportation (DDOT) and developer have worked out a more workable curbside dedicated loading zone, he reported. Another zoning hearing has been scheduled in August.
After lauding the project’s commitment to a ordable workforce housing, the commission unanimously voted to support it.
Other Matters
Lieutenant Kenneth Taylor briefed the commission on public safety. Year to date, there have been three homicides, all remain open, compared to ve last year. The number of assaults with a dangerous weapons, 11, is equivalent to the previous year. MPD is paying special attention to retail thefts, but it is an “uphill battle,” Taylor said.
Lawyers from Holland and Knight briefed commissioners on plans to apply for a twoyear extension for development of 1100 South Capitol St. SE. While the project is a matter of right, Zoning Commission was required to approve its design due to its location in the South Capitol Overlay. The site is currently composed of NATs parking lots. The commission unanimously voted to support the extension.
The commission will not meet in August. ANC 8F’ s next meeting is scheduled for Sept. 17 at DDOT headquarters, 250 M St. SE, at 7 p.m. For more information, visit www.anc8f.org. ◆
Bulletin Board
Friday Night Concerts at Yards Park Return
Friday Night Concerts at Yards Park, 355 Water St. SE, are back through Aug. 23, with a variety of local performers on the BetMGM Stage between 7 and 9 p.m. Beer and wine will be available for sale by beverage partner Corona, along with food from restaurant Agua 301. Attendees are encouraged to pick up dinner from one of the neighborhood’s 90 restaurants before the music begins, or purchase food and beverages right at the concert. capitolriverfront.org/fridayconcerts.
LIVE! Concert Series on the Plaza
The LIVE! Concert Series on the Plaza returns to the Woodrow Wilson Plaza at 1300 Pennsylvania Ave.NW for its 23rd season. Through Sept. 27, this series brings the District’s local talents to the heart of downtown for free, open-air concerts every weekday from noon to 1 p.m. From catchy pop tunes to the soulful melodies of jazz, from the charm of country to the lively beats of Latin music, there’s something for everyone. In addition to the musical performances, guests are encouraged to join in the fun at Play on the Plaza, featuring games like corn hole, giant Connect 4, and mega chess. Wilson Plaza provides plenty of outdoor seating and RRB/ITC’s food court offers a variety of dining options to choose from. View the performance schedule at rrbitc.com/live-concertseries-on-the-plaza/.
The Literary Feast Date Announced
This year, Capitol Hill’s Literary Feast is on Saturday, Oct. 19, 6:30 to 9 p.m. The Literary Feast is multiple dinner parties held at homes across Capitol Hill all on one evening. They’re looking for hosts to open their homes in support of the Capitol Hill Community Foundation’s Grants to neighborhood schools. Each dinner of at least eight guests will feature food and fun related to a specific book (reading the book is optional. It’s a dinner, not a book discussion). Dessert and drinks are held at the After Party at Hill Center, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. If you are ready to commit to hosting, or if you have any questions, email Todd Cymrot at todd.cymrot@gmail.com.
Capitol Hill
Art Walk 2024
Registration Open
On Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 7 and 8, noon to 4 p.m., local artists and artisans display (and
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sell) their work in their own micro-galleries, in Capitol Hill home-studios, on porches or in yards. Artists must provide a venue on Capitol Hill that is not a commercial gallery or frame shop. Participation is free; no fees, commissions or tickets. Artists can join the event by registering before Aug. 17 at hillrag. com/2024/06/20/art-walk-2024. If you don’t have work to show but would like to be a stop on the tour, you can volunteer to host an artist at your address. Direct any questions to Elizabeth Nelson at Elizabeth_knits@yahoo.com.
SWBID Unveils Murals Brightening Fourth Street Underpass
On July 18, the ribbon was cut on the Southwest Business Improvement Mural Gallery in the Fourth Street Underpass. The 11 murals pay homage to the rich history of Southwest Washington, D.C. and bridge the gap between different areas of Southwest DC. The gallery allows residents to reclaim this public space in an engaging and meaningful way, fostering important conversations for both locals and visitors about the past, present, and future of the neighborhood. swbid.org.
Eastern Market Community Representative Sought
The Eastern Market Community Advisory Committee (EMCAC) will have an election by its members for the seat of Independent Community Representative during its meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 25, 7 p.m. in the North Hall. To qualify for election to a two-year term, the EMCAC Independent Community Representative is required to be a DC resident. Additionally the individual shall
CHRS House Expo (save the date)
On Saturday, Oct. 26, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Capitol Hill Restoration Society will hold a free House Expo in the Eastern Market North Hall, featuring a wide variety of home service exhibitors and representatives of city agencies. Everyone wants to properly maintain their homes and many of us are planning home enhancement projects. Finding qualified experts to do this work can present a challenge. Often the best contractor is a local contractor, and you can meet them at House Expo. You’ll also find experts in related fields, including real estate, finance, insurance, and property management. chrs.org.
not be an officer, director, or chair of any committee in any of the Capitol Hill Community Organizations represented on the EMCAC, or a sitting Commissioner of ANC 6B. Election is by simple majority of the standing EMCAC members. If you would like to put your name in nomination, they ask that you submit your name and short resume by Sept. 15 Jackie_Krieger@ yahoo.com.
Collecting Memories:
Treasures from the Library of Congress
The Library of Congress preserves collective mem
ories representing entire societies as well as intimate records of important moments and rites of passage in individual lives. The inaugural exhibition in the David M. Rubenstein Treasures Gallery draws from the Library’s rich Americana and international holdings in more than 450 languages and in forms created across time and continents. “Collecting Memories” marks the ways and the means by which cultures preserve memory. See the exhibition in the Thomas Je erson Building, NW Gallery, on Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. loc.gov/live.
AARP Annual Community Health, Wellness and Resource Fair
The Southwest Waterfront AARP’s Annual Community Health, Wellness and Resource Fair is on Wednesday, Sept. 18, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at River Park Mutual Homes’ Charles Goodman Common Room, 1311 Delaware Ave. SW. The Fair provides: George Washington University hearing screenings, medical professionals, legal counsel for the elderly with resources and services, Department of Insurance, securities and banking resources and services, and public service Information. It is open to the entire Washington, DC senior community, their families, friends, and neighbors. Ostreet parking is available. The Waterfront Metro on the Green Line is two blocks away. Bus 74 stops in front of the River Park Delaware Avenue Gate. A box lunch will be provided. For further information contact Betty Jean Tolbert Jones, bettyjeantolbertjones@yahoo.com or 202-554-0901.
The DC Bike Ride
On Saturday, Sept. 7, starting at 8 a.m., enjoy DC on car-free streets while enjoying photo ops by iconic historical landmarks, live music, snack and refreshment breaks, and joyful surprises along the way. Cross the finish line and enjoy an epic festival by the US Capitol. DC Bike Ride invites you to the city’s only car-free and social bike ride, designed for riders of all ages—from three, plus—and from all ability levels. Whether you own a bike or not, all are welcome to join in the fun. The Finish Festival with live entertainment, fun activities and food trucks is between the Capitol and the Mall. Event proceeds benefit community partners working towards safer streets for all and growing our bicycle community. Passes are $189 to free; with rates increasing closer to the ride. dcbikeride.com.
Smithsonian Associates New Deal Projects Walking Tours
Against the backdrop of the Great Depression, the New Deal ignited an unprecedented use of government resources to address crucial public services as a way to kick-start the American economy. Discover landmarks, art, and other still-visible projects from the New Deal period with author David Taylor during a two-hour walking tour in Washington, DC. Highlights along the route include the Henry F. Daly Building, constructed in the Classical Moderne style with the aid of WPA funds and the Federal Trade Commission Building, which features monumental sculptures by WPA artists in Art Deco style. Conclude at the Department of the Interior for an optional staff-led tour of more than 40 New Deal–era murals, plus several of the 1941–1942 photomurals by Ansel Adams. Tours are offered on Sept. 6, 13 and 27. $55. smithsonianassociates.org.
Yards Park Water Feature Update
Now in their 14th year, the water features are undergoing a comprehensive review of the pumps and machinery that operate the Canal Basin and filter natural outdoor elements. This assessment is critical to the BID’s plans to improve the park water features with capital improvement funds designated in the District’s 2025 budget. To keep the Canal Basin running smoothly in the meantime, routine maintenance will potentially occur on a weekly basis for up to 72 hours between Monday and Wednesday. capitolriverfront.org/yardspark.
Virtual ESL Conversation Circles
On Mondays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to noon, virtual ESL online sessions are offered by the DC Public Library’s Adult Learning Department and are designed for non-native speakers of English, ages 18 and older, with low intermediate to high-level English skills. To receive the link to join virtually email adultlearning.dcpl@ dc.gov. You will also need internet connection and a device to connect to the internet (smartphone, laptop, desktop, or tablet computer) with the Zoom web/video conferencing platform installed. For more information about resources and programs for English Language
Learners call 202-727-1616 or visit the Adult Learning Department on the second floor of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. dclibrary.org.
Atlas INTERSECTIONS Festival Application Deadline
The Atlas performing Arts Center’s INTERSECTIONS Festival is a performing arts festival that presents work that impacts our society, culture, and world by informing, inspiring, educating, and entertaining. INTERSECTIONS is about presenting excellent art that inspires a connected community. The Festival presents artists who explore the ideas and issues of our time.
The 2025 Festival, at 1333 H St. NE, is from Saturday, Feb. 22 to Sunday, March 16. The onlineonly application deadline is Aug. 9, 5 p.m. Read more and apply at atlasarts.org/intersections-3/intersections2025.
PARK(ing) Day 2024
Applications
Open
PARK(ing) Day returns on Friday, Sept. 20, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Initially started in San Francisco in 2005, PARK(ing) Day is an event in which residents, businesses, and community organizations re-think the use of public space by converting metered onstreet parking spaces into temporary parks. The application window is open until Aug. 23. If you’re interested in participating, familiarize yourself with all event requirements before designing your pop-up park or beginning the permitting process. Reach out to at Kimberly Vacca at kimberly. vacca@dc.gov for any questions about the event. publicspace-activation.ddot.dc.gov/pages/parking-day.
Committee of 100
Accepting Vision Awards Nominations
Since its founding in 1923, The Committee of 100 on the Federal City has championed excellence, responsibility, and activism in public policy, design, education, and land use planning that protects Washington, DC’s unique physical character and sense of place. Beginning in 2002, the Committee inaugurated Vision Awards to recognize excellence by others in achieving the Committee’s vision. To date, over 100 awards have been given to recognize excellence in
Mount Vernon’s George Washington Patriot Run
Cross the nish line on Sunday, Sept. 8 with George Washington’s mansion in view. The run features a 10-miler which starts at 7:15 a.m. and a 5k which starts at 7:30 a.m. The racecourse includes both lanes of a ve-mile stretch of the George Washington Parkway from the GW Parkway Circle to W. Boulevard Drive. The Finish Festival o ers music, food and beverage concessions, and a free beer for each runner. All participants receive a commemorative George Washington Patriot Run technical t-shirt and a spectacular nisher medal engraved with George Washington’s bust. Ten-miler is $72 through Aug. 18; 5k is $50 through Aug. 18. mountvernon.org.
such areas as: planning, historic preservation, transportation, housing, parks and recreation, zoning, and environmental protection. Nominations are due Aug. 19. For the nomination form with Instructions, go to committeeof100.netvision-awards-2024.
Brentwood Summer Concert Series
Free and open to the public, the Brentwood Summer Concert Series continues at the Arts Center of M-NCPPC, 3901 Rhode Island Ave., Brentwood, MD, on the Second Saturday, 6 to 8 p.m. on Aug. 10 and Sept. 14. August performers are Jess Eloit Myhre and the Honky Tonk Anti-Heroes; September’s
concert features Taisha Estrada. pgparks.com/facilities/brentwoodarts-exchange
DC Heat Alerts and Shelter Hotline
When the temperature or heat index in the District reaches 95 degrees, implements the Heat Emergency Plan and activates cooling centers for residents to seek relief. For transportation to a shelter, call 311 or the Shelter Hotline 202399-7093. For more information, and for a list of District cooling centers, visit heat.dc.gov.
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GARDENS
August Garden Highlights
photos and article by Rindy O’Brien
The summer of 2024 has been a long, hot, dry one. Keeping gardens healthy and green has been a real challenge. The combination of intense heat and lack of precipitation have left Hill residents scrambling to keep our gardens looking healthy and alive.
Still, as tough as the summer has been, there are some silver linings and even the dog days of August offer many opportunities to enjoy our gardens. For example, there are reports of record vegetable crops in our community gardens and the bounty is being shared with all. Meanwhile in Lincoln Park, gardeners have been nursing their flower urns keeping the park beautiful for everyone’s enjoyment.
Flower shops have hosted summer sales, and plans for DC Plant Week, August 18th through the 24th, are gathering interest across the DMV. Exhibits at the US Botanic Garden highlight some of the garden innovations by DC neighbors and the combination of art and flowers are worth a trip to the bottom of Capitol Hill.
Happily, our Crape Myrtle trees that were
sidelined last year with crape myrtle bark scale seem to be making a comeback. The disease is caused by a bug that sucks nutrients from the trees leaving black sooty mold that can eventually kill the trees. But the beautiful pink, purple and white trees are again blooming in all their August splendor.
The Lincoln Park Urns
Local garden volunteers help make Lincoln Park a place of beauty by planting the dozen urns that line the middle of the park between the two famous statues. This summer the National Park Service hosted a 50-year celebration of the Mary McLeod Bethune statue at the eastern end of the park. Urn volunteers plant their assigned urn with their own funds and throughout the current drought, they hand carry water every day from their homes to the park to keep the plants alive and blooming. To call it a labor of love is an understatement. The group networks through a fun, chatty newsletter and many bond as their dogs run in the grassy park
in early morning.
Once a summer, there is a potluck party and The Golden Watering Can is awarded to one lucky urn volunteer. It is all in fun and this year’s winners were Martha and Roger Evans. The judge was the new president of the Capitol Hill Garden Club, Dare Johnson Wenzler. “I am so impressed with the creative looks of all the urns,” said Dare, “but even more in awe knowing that everyone has to haul their own water.”
Gardening Local at US Botanic Garden
This summer the national US Botanic Garden is featuring four local organizations that are playing significant roles in providing plants, agriculture and food to their wards
Roger Evans proudly accepts the Lincoln Park Urn Golden Watering Can award. The urn earned its special recognition for the edible herbs used in the planter and colorful marigolds.
The Winning Urn.
Dare Johnson Wenzler judged the Lincoln Park urn contest and encouraged the volunteers to check out the Capitol Hill Garden Club that meets the second Tuesday of the month at the NE Public Library. Dare is incoming president of the club.
and neighborhoods. Devin Dotson, Senior Communications Specialist at the US Botanic Garden, says the groups were chosen for the “culture, history and workforce development.” The groups participating are City Blossoms, Building Bridges Across the River, the Green Scheme, and Washington Parks and People.
The exhibit runs through the end of August and is an outdoors installation on the USBG terrace at the front of the Conservatory. The DC agricultural scene has really taken off over the past five years, with many programs and partnerships developing to use public local greenspaces to produce food. The exhibit demonstrates how advanced the DC agriculture scene has become, with a solar dehydrator on display, along with a replica of the 11th Street bridge. Many of the programs have incorporated environmental and educational programs for children based both in and out of the schools. The Washington Youth Garden at the US National Arboretum provides many workshops and curriculum for local teachers to attend each year and is a resource many of the organizations lean on to jumpstart their own programs.
The outdoor exhibit is also filled with children’s art full of explosive colors inspired by the flowers and gardens the children use. Marvin Gaye Park in Ward 7 has long been an inspiration for music and art, and the children have cre-
ated abstract paintings of garden tools and neighborhood highlights. The combination of flowers and art is a treat for all to enjoy.
Staying out Late
Both the Botanic Garden and US Arboretum are extending hours in August to encourage residents to get out and enjoy the beauty of the August flowers and Crape Myrtles. The Arboretum will stay open until 8:00 p.m. on August 23. Check out the Friends of the National Arboretum website for upcoming September events, including the annual Dinner Under the Stars, September 17, 2024, https://www. fona.org/events_programs/. Sign up early, as the event often sells out.
The US Botanic Garden also extends hours in August. The garden will remain open August 15, 2024, until 8 p.m., for visitors to enjoy the golden hour and sunset amidst summer flowers and the USBG plant collection from around the world. Lemonade, botanical non-alcoholic mocktails, and snacks will be available for purchase.
DC Plant Week
ing for your plants, and highlighting natural decorations for your home. One special workshop is to introduce a new local soil alternative called PLUVR. It is a new local brand creating soil using DC restaurant compost! To check out all that is happening sign up at https://www.dcplantweek.com/events
Free Vegetables
For the third year, DC Plant week is about to begin, and is being organized by Capitol Hill store, REWILD, located at 232 7th Street, SE, at Eastern Market. DC Plant week is August 18-24. It’s a celebration of all things green, showcasing the best local plant shops, exclusive deals, workshops, and events. The kickoff is August 28th at the REWILD warehouse and there will be a silent auction to bid on the most extraordinary plants and terrariums. Those attending last year say it is the best creative plant party of the year. All proceeds from the auction support City Blossoms. Besides finding great deals on houseplants, there will be several workshops for adults and kids on car-
Nothing taste quite as good as a fresh vegetable from the garden. Maybe you didn’t get around to signing up for a garden plot this summer but are pining for a bite of a juicy red tomato. The DC Department of Parks and Recreation has you covered. Every Saturday morning at the Lederer Gardens, 4801 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave. NE from 10:00 to 11:00 am there is a free vegetable giveaway. On a recent weekend, squash, zucchini, okra and sun golden tomatoes all grown at the garden were plentiful. In addition, The Washington Youth Garden sent large ripe tomatoes, the Botanic Garden sent excess cabbage and eggplant, and UDC’s native plant nursery sent chard and kale. The Garden has easy parking and is next door to Marvin Gaye Park, which is a treat to walk along the fruit tree path and stream. Free giveaways run through November.
So don’t let the heat get you down. Get out there this August and enjoy all the green opportunities at your disposal.
Rindy O’Brien is a proud Lincoln Park urn volunteer. She can be reached at rindyobrien@gmail.com u
Crape Myrtles are in full bloom this summer after a year of battling disease. This magenta crape myrtle stands at the bottom of Capitol Hill.
Many great paintings from local children are paired with plants at the US Botanic Garden this summer in an exhibition featuring agriculture success in DC.
What are the best watering practices for peak summer heat?
In the Weeds Summer Watering
by The Capitol Hill Garden Club
The only way to ensure moist soil in DC’s August heat is to maintain consistently thorough watering. First are watering fundamentals—the when, where and how to water. Second, there are few tips and tricks that can elevate your watering practices.
The Fundamentals
Plants need water when their soil is sufficiently dry. Test by sticking one finger into the soil two inches deep for in-ground plants and one inch deep for potted plants. If your finger is wet with moist soil, it’s not yet time to water. If dry, slowly water the soil around the base of the plant. On days without rain, new plants always need daily watering until established.
Perennials, annuals, vegetables and herbs, shrubs, and container plants all require different watering frequencies. Water perennials deeply once or twice per week, and once or twice per day for annuals. Water vegetables deeply about two to three times per week and, similar to perennials, more often if conditions are dry. Container plants require more frequent watering, about once per day or every other day. Water shrubs such as hydrangeas about two to three times per week.
The when: Morning is the best time of day to water plants, before temperatures are too high. This allows plants to absorb water throughout the day. In contrast, nighttime watering can aid fungal diseases and root rot when unabsorbed water persists.
Don’t water plants during the midday period —11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.—due to water waste from evaporation. Many plants are susceptible to sunburn when wet leaves are roasted under peak UV index.
The where & how: Watering technique is critical to soil moisture and plant health. Water around the base of the plant to target root systems and avoid splattering soil onto leaves. In contrast, overhead watering is a significant waste of water and can enable fungal growth.
Elevated Watering Practices
Mulching garden beds with a few inches of organic material such as pine bark retains moisture, suppresses the growth of weeds, and adds nutrients to the soil. Moreover, mulch maintains a cooler soil temperature thus reducing watering. Other soil amendments can also help maintain consistent moisture levels, such as vermiculite, coconut coir and Soil Moist Water Aide. Vermiculite and coconut coir retain nutrients and water in
the soil and, although they are mostly utilized in raised beds and pots, can also go in the garden. Soil Moist Water Aide is best used for just container gardening.
The best practice anyone can do to ensure their garden survives the summer heat is to landscape with drought-tolerant plants native the D.C. region. With native varieties, watering requirements are often minimal—even in August.
Tools such as soil moisture meters are valuable. They can measure pH, moisture and light levels. Taking these measurements in the garden throughout spring through fall provides useful information about the seasonal needs unique to a given space.
Drip irrigation systems guarantee consistent, deep watering. However, conserving water usage is critical, which is why irrigation systems are most e cient and environmentally friendly only when connected to a rain barrel.
For more a ordable or immediate watering solutions, ollas can help. These in-ground, water- lled terracotta seep moisture into the soil. Similarly, terracotta spikes can be placed in garden beds and planters with water- lled wine bottles, for a cheaper and space-e cient alternative. Self-watering planters provide similar bene ts. Finally, there are many popular plant apps that provide noti cations to ensure even the busiest of gardeners won’t miss a watering day.
Changing Hands
Changing Hands is a list of residential sales in Capitol Hill and contiguous neighborhoods from the previous month. A feature of every issue, this list, based on the MRIS, is provided courtesy of Don Denton, Associate Broker at Coldwell Banker Realty on Capitol Hill. The list includes address, sales price and number of bedrooms.
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Sylvia Peterson
1936 to 2024
Intrepid Traveler & Erudite English Professor
Sylvia Peterson, a longtime resident of Capitol Hill, died at the age of 88 on June 30, 2024. She is survived by her husband, William S. Peterson.
Ms. Peterson, the daughter of a well-known literary scholar (her father Alva Dayle Wallace) and an archivist (her mother Marguerite Crowell Wallace), followed in their footsteps. After a childhood and adolescence in Detroit, she earned a bachelor’s degree at Radcliffe College and later a Ph.D. in English at Yale University, and held several academic appointments in the Washington area, most notably at the University of District of Columbia, where she taught English literature for more than 30 years. She married W. Milne Holton, and after Holton’s death, William S. Peterson, both of whom were professors of English at the University of Maryland.
Ms. Peterson was an unusually energetic traveller and walker throughout her life; her summers were nearly always spent in Europe, often climbing mountains. She was also the author, editor, or translator of five books, including Chaucer’s Fame in England: STC Chauceriana, 1475–1640 (2004), co-authored by Jackson Campbell Boswell, and The Kelmscott Chaucer: A Census (2011), co-authored by William S. Peterson.
There was a memorial service for her on July 13 at St. Mark’s Church.
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Pattie Cinelli is a writer and holistic fitness professional who focuses on how to get and stay well and thrive.
ARTS& DINING
Theater Night A Curated Review of Theater in the DMV
by Matthew McClure
In between heatwaves and a surreal election cycle, summer has felt like a restless fever dream. What we need right now is respite from the sweltering turmoil and, like a splash of cool water to the face, this month’s column looks to theater that offers up fantasy, humor, and immersive escapism in big generous helpings.
On Right Now
Noises Off, The Keegan Theatre Showing Aug 1 – Sep 1 www.keegantheatre.com
What do you get when you throw together a love triangle, a flimsy set, temperamental personalities, and a not-great play about sexual escapades in a rented house? Comedy gold is the answer, and you’ll be served up spades of it in The Keegan Theatre’s reprisal of Noises Off this month.
“I’ve been calling it a sex comedy-lite,” laughs Valerie Adams Rigby, who plays Belinda Blair/Flavia Brent in Noises Off, a classic farce that The Keegan Theatre first produced in 2010 and has brought back by popular demand. “It’s a very British show.”
Originally written by playwright Michael Frayn at the height of conservative Thatcherism in 1982, this play-within-a-play (directed by Mark A. Rhea) makes use of the Keegan’s brand new in-stage revolve that allows audiences to experience the action from the front and rear of the set, a critical part of Noises Off’s unique narrative structure.
The first act of Noises Off sees a painfully polite dynamic established by a cast of nine performers acting in the fictional Nothing’s On, a subdued-yet-scandalous comedy play on tour through Britain. Acts 2 and 3 are devoted to the unravelling of professional and personal relationships, errant props, ad-libbing and technical mishaps that plague this acting company. The revolving set piv-
ots after act 1 when the action all takes place ‘behind the scenes’, then swings back to allow the audience to watch Nothing’s On at the end of its tour and once the actors have thoroughly had enough of each other.
Gary Dubreuil – real life husband to Adams Rigsby – plays the role of Tim Allgood, the stage manager and general dogs body for Nothing’s On. “It’s refreshing and light, but with high stakes for the characters, and those are the reasons for us as actors to want to do it.” he says. “It’s making fun of farce, but also celebrating the art form itself.” As a stage favorite for over 40 years – including
a Tony Award nominated Broadway revival by Manhattan’s Roundabout Theatre Company in 2016 and a 1992 film version starring Carol Burnett, Christopher Reeve and Nicollette Sheridan – Noises Off seems to enjoy perpetual appeal. See it for yourself to find out why.
In late 2015, playwright and librettist David Henry Hwang was walking home from a gro -
Noises Off: Cast photo by RJ Pavel.
cery store in Brooklyn when a stranger leapt out and plunged a knife into his neck. Little did Hwang know at the time that this horrific incident would provide the inspiration for Soft Power, one of his most celebrated musicals-withina-play and a Pulitzer Prize for Drama finalist in 2020.
Signature Theatre’s Associate Artistic Director
Ethan Heard, who is also the co-founder of NYC’s Heartbeat Opera, explains why he felt a particular affinity for this profound piece of theater. “I saw Soft Power back in 2019 at The Public Theater in New York and really admired it. I’m Chinese American so I have a very personal connection to some of the questions in the show and some of David’s family’s experience really mirrors mine.” Think
of Soft Power as The King and I, but reflected in a funhouse mirror, so that truth and reality are recognizable but weirdly distorted. The premise: DHH, a playwright (notice the similarities to David Henry Hwang) is attempting to translate a Chinese movie for American audiences, but is encountering several unexpected difficulties. After a vicious knife attack, he is plunged into a feverish hallucination where America stands on the precipice of a critical presidential election, Hilary Clinton is a superhero, and rose-colored glasses are a transformational fashion accessory.
“We’ve been talking about this show as tried and true dramatic structure that allows for wild theatricality within a dream, but also allows us to heighten and stylize what I think of as truisms of America and kind of wrestle with them.” says Heard, who immediately realized the impact of the attempted assassination of former president Donald J. Trump on this recalibrated version of Hwang’s work. “On the one hand it’s really challenging to work on this show now, but it’s also a gift because it allows us as artists and citizens to channel our energy, questions and rage into this political satire, which has deep heart and profound faith in America but is also a strong critique of certain things happening here.”
While undeniably political, Soft Power (the term for a country’s ability to convert through coercion rather than force) is also a musical play that reverses the exoticizing gaze so prevalent in American popular culture from the mid 20th Century, a la Rodgers and Hammerstein. In Soft Power, America is ‘the other’ as China takes center stage in world politics and love, while a score and lyrics by lauded composer Jeanine Tesori weaves its way through the action. “We have musical come-
dy in this production, so it lets us laugh, and then it also provokes us to think and reckon with our individual responsibility as citizens.” Heard says. “I hope the audience walks away with questions about their relationship to democracy and voting and their personal responsibility for casting a ballot and helping others do the same. In times of polarization, we really need to think about our shared humanity.”
Catch Before Closing
The Moors, Faction of Fools at the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop Showing July 22 – Aug 10 www.factionoffools.org
The Faction of Fools theater company has long perfected the art of contemporizing Commedia dell’Arte for today’s audiences. Their gaudy papier-mâché masks, flamboyant costumes and portrayals of social stereotypes with a twist are always on point and their production of Jen Silverman’s The Moors is no different. Faction of Fools’ co-Artistic Director Francesca Chilcote has rallied an energetic cast to tell the tale of Gray Gardenesque sisters Agatha and Huldey, their existential pet mastiff, a governess from London and a maidservant who is either pregnant or plagued by typhus. Oh, and an aerially challenged moorhen.
Silverman’s The Moors is much like plunging into a hot fever dream after reading a Brontë novel having also overindulged in strong liquor: The iconography of Gothic horror in the vein of Edgar Allan Poe is recognizable, along with the tropes of a collapsing country house on a desolate landscape, dark family secrets and eccentric characters exhibiting quirky peccadillos, but so are profound truths about human nature and the idiosyncrasies of toxic relationships. Twists and turns abound in this tragicomic saga that subverts the male agency so prevalent in mid 19th Century literature of this genre and gives the stage over to women seeking to better understand their inner selves. u
Soft Power: Ethan Heard. Photo by Christopher Mueller.
Show art for Soft Power.
Neapolitan Delights
At last, after seemingly endless delays, Pupatella Neapolitan Pizza nally opened at 301 Mass. Ave. NE, near Union Station. The long-awaited spino of a local chain, Panatela–Italian for “little doll”–obviously specializes in pizza. However, other southern Italian delicacies beckon. But rst–pizza. Pies–about 11 inches wide–are divided between red (sauced with San Marzano tomatoes) and white (sans tomatoes). Classics include Margherita (mozzarella, basil); homemade meatball; Diavola (spicy salami, mozzarella); spinach and feta; pesto with mozzarella.
dium thick, with crunchy burnt edges.
Seated on Pupatella’s spacious patio, we decided on a spicy chorizo pie–Spanish sausage with red onion and roasted red bell peppers. The sweet peppers balanced the zippy sausage nicely. Crusts are medium thick, with crunchy burnt edges. Our pie could have used more cheese.
We’ve sampled the arancini–deep fried risotto balls stu ed with either eggplant or homemade sausage. The eggplant version is smokey with the homemade mozzarella. Sausage arancini is equally avorful. The trio of plump meatballs–formed from Angus beef–are anointed with homemade red sauce.
Capitol Cuisine
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We had not nished our appetizers when our pizza arrived.
Pupatella is open daily; for hours and more information visit www.pupatella.com.
Easy Summer Sipping
On the way to Waterside Fitness and Swim Club, we stopped for lunch at Easy Company Wine Bar. Located at 98 Blair Alley (1000 Maine Ave. SW), Easy Company is part of Better Hospitality Group, which created the near-
plant version is smokey with the home-
Other small entrees–or snacks–include two sizes of charcuterie. The large version is fun for a group. I settled for a mini, served on a wooden board. The colorful medley encompassed slices of smoked mozzarella, Gruyere, prosciutto, tiny chorizo circlets, marinated olives and almonds, all served with crusty homemade bread.
Other options include zucchini fries, paninis and desserts. Try the house-made gelato; we loved the mango and salted caramel avors. There’s also a kid’s menu.
Priced at $9, house wines are good values. There’s also a beer and cocktail listing. Lunch for two came to $65.33; dinner was $76.70. Both tabs included tax and tip. Service was generally excellent but sometimes almost too swift.
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Inspired by European piazzas or plazas, Easy Company’s concentric design features a large bar in the center of the pastel-hued space. Tables and chairs are arranged around this convivial gathering place. Easy Company also has a spacious outdoor seating area.
We sat in the glass-enclosed patio, where we enjoyed a view of the waterfront. We were also intrigued by the funky, checkered tabletops which resembled crossword puzzles. True to its name, Easy Company takes wine seriously. The listing o ers umpteen kinds of wines by the glass, the bottle and carafe. Vintages come mainly from France, Italy and Spain. Faced with so many choices, I settled for a glass of lovely rose from Corsica.
After considering the crispy calamari with
lemon garlic aioli, I decided on the Ivy City smoked salmon salad. Slices of the silken, cold-smoked sh were draped over a medley of leafy greens, cherry tomatoes, green beans and black olives.
Peter chose the crabcake sandwich. We are very picky about crabs (pun intended). But we were pleased with the
ABOVE: Red and white pies emerge from a wood-fired oven at Pupatella Neopolitan Pizza near Union Station.
LEFT: Arancini—fried risotto balls filled with sausage or eggplant—are a favorite appetizer.
Pupatella’s chorizo pizza is topped with spicy sausage and home-made mozzarella.
plump, lump crabmeat, scented with plenty of Old Bay seasoning. Homemade aioli complemented the crustacean. Fries, which I normally avoid, were crunchy and tasty.
Other menu possibilities are baby kale salad, cheese and charcuterie (three meats and three cheeses), chicken salad sandwiches on toasted sourdough, prosciutto and fontina paninis.
Among “larger plates” are tagliatelle pasta with creamy vodka sauce, grilled salmon with wild mushroom risotto, roasted chicken with parmesan potatoes.
Lunch for two came to $74. Service, rendered by Evan, was excellent. Evan appeared to be almost the only employee, hustling from the bar to the host stand to numerous tables. For Easy Company hours and more information, visit www.easycowharf.com.
Coming Soon
Due to arrive at District Wharf, is Fogo de Chao, 698 Maine Ave. SW, the seventh spino of a restaurant group specializing in Brazilian churrascaria. After partaking of a bountiful salad bar, diners await the arrival of assorted meats sizzling on skewers. Stay tuned. For updates visit www.fogodechao.com.
I Scream…for Ice Cream
We didn’t form the world’s largest ice cream cone last month, but Capitol Hill is getting a Van Leeuwen Ice Cream shop at 660 Pennsylvania Ave. SE (Seventh and C). Expect such o beat avors as hazelnut fudge cookie, co ee a ogato, dulce de leche brownie. For updates visit www.vanleeuwenicecream.com.
And Almost Here…
…Summer Restaurant Week, slated for August 12-28. Sponsored by the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW), the promotion celebrates the Washington region’s spirited restaurant industry. Participating establishments will again o er multi-course brunch and lunch menus priced at $25 or $35 per person. Multicourse dinner menus are $40, $55, or $65 per person for on-premises dining. The o cial Restaurant Week website is www.rwdmv.com. Diners can visit the site to view participating restaurant menus, hours, and to secure reservations, which are highly recommended.
Closed
Boxcar Tavern, 227 Seventh St. SE (near Eastern Market) and Ophelia’s Fish House, 501 Eighth St. SE (Barracks Row), have closed. Both restaurants were part of Hill Restaurant Group. We will miss them both. ◆
Located at the District Wharf, Easy Company Wine Bar takes its wine seriously.
Easy Company’s Ivy City smoked salmon salad is presented on a checkered tabletop.
Van Leeuwan Ice Cream is opening a Capitol Hill offshoot at 660 Pennsylvania Ave. SE (Seventh and C).
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Capitol Hill Art Walk
by Tara Hamilton
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he month of September is packed with end of summer activities as we get back to the routine of school and work. One of those not-to-miss events is the Capitol Hill Art Walk which debuted last year to great success.
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On the weekend of Sept. 7 and 8, the yards, alleys and porches of artists all over the Hill neighborhood will o er a bounty of art in all its various forms. Over 40 artists participated in 2023
Watercolor by Alan Braley
and many will return this year along with new creative folks.
Many of the participating artists show their work in galleries and shops so this is a unique opportunity to view their work where it is created and to see a larger array of art to choose from as ou enjoy strolling through beautiful Capitol Hill streets.
The Art Walk will feature paintings, photographs and multimedia framed pieces to ll that space on your wall waiting for the right piece. There will be textile artists and other 3-D creators. Many artists o er prints and cards that are very a ordable and easy to pick up along with your other shopping at Eastern Market.
For more information about the Art Walk, check out the QR code above with the listing of all the artists and their addresses to plan your itinerary. ◆
UPCOMING PROGRAMS STUDIO ARTS
Painting Pet Portraits with Alexandra Schmeling Classes begin Wednesday, August 7, 6:30pm-8:00pm
CONCERTS
Family ‘Hoppy’ Hour with King Bullfrog! Friday, August 23, 5:00pm
COOKING CLASSES & TASTINGS
Long Lunch: Portuguese Street Food with Chef Mark Haskell Friday, August 2, 11:30am
Long Lunch: Pizza + Flatbreads Workshop with Chef Mark Haskell Friday, August 9, 11:30am
Kitchen 101: Knife Skills with Chef Wendi James
Tuesday, August 13, 6:00pm
Chesapeake Summer Bounty - Crabs, Corn & Fish with Chef Mark Haskell
Tuesday, August 20, 6:00pm
Kitchen 101: Knife Skills with Chef Wendi James
Tuesday, August 27, 6:00pm
Wine Tasting with Michael Saffidi Friday, August 30, 6:00pm
Programmatic support provided by the Capitol Hill Community Foundation and the DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities.
Rindy O’Brien creature
It’s been a banner year for Capitol Hill Little League (CHLL). Wait, strike that: actually, it’s been a three banner year.
On a hot Sunday morning, CHLL’s allstar team was crowned champion of Washington DC’s 12U Little League state championship, becoming the first Capitol Hill team to ever win the 12U championship.
In that moment, CHLL swept the 2024 DC State Championships. CHLL’s 11U team had already come out from behind to take the win a week earlier. On July 4th, the 10U team marched in the Capitol Hill parade with their championship banner, having taken the state title June 30.
“At the beginning of this summer,” said 12U Head Coach Brian Thomas said, “I and the other coaches asked the boys to buy into what we were trying to do: buy in as a family, be tight-knit, win and lose together. No matter what happens we’re resilient and we work together as one cohesive unit.”
That could be a guiding principle for the CHLL, as well as the team. The three simultaneous state titles are also the culmination of 13 years of hard work for CHLL, which has grown from 120 to 700 players since 2011. The 700 kids play on 50 teams across divisions for 7 to 12 yearolds. CHLL offers baseball and softball, including
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A (Three) Banner Year for CHLL
Hill Baseball Sweeps Little League State Championships
a Challengers team for kids with special needs.
The kids and parents alike are thrilled to have the opportunity to represent DC at the regional tournaments.
“It feels like a load has been lifted now that we won the DC state championship,” said Tanya Myers, mother of 11U CHLL player Ellis Myers.
Coming of Age
It’s a turning point not only for CHLL but for the DC State Little League. Going into 2024, CHLL had won just two DC Little League championships in any age group. They took the banner in the 10U division in 2012 and again 10 years later, in 2022.
Northwest Little League and Capitol City Little League (which draws from upper Northwest) have historically dominated the DC youth baseball scene, winning every 12U championship but 2018. Participation in CHLL has practically become the norm for kids on the Hill. 10U coach Jack Smedile says the league is coming into its own, crediting past League President Katie Holloran and
by Theo Weller and Elizabeth O’Gorek
current President Adam Goldman with helping it mature and grow. CHLL was designed with a focus on teaching young players how to throw, catch and hit, emphasizing opportunities to practice and play as well as free clinics.
In 2019, two diamonds opened at The Fields of RFK. “Those two additional fields that we used there have been huge in terms of us being able to accommodate the growth,” Smedile said.
The People
But the biggest factor in the success has been the volunteers. The increasing number of players requires additional parent volunteers to coach and manage teams or fill positions on the league board.
11U Coach Roberts points to CHLL volunteers like Adam Meier, the 10U Coach during the 2022 Championship win who has helped build the league up for more than ten years, as three of his sons played ball.
Roberts said he expects CHLL to be competitive for a long time, citing that level of commitment to the league from kids and parents.
“You know, it’s kind of an iron sharpening iron moment,” he explained, “where the more kids that do play and the better those kids are, the better everybody gets.”
Players celebrate the 12U CHLL State Championship win by drenching 12U Head Coach Brian Thomas in water. Photo: Theo Weller
An 11U CHLL Player shows off his ring. Photo: Tanya Myers
Volunteerism is key at the younger levels as well. Jenny Harper is mom to Mac, a player on the 10U CHLL team; her husband has been assistant coach on several teams over the years, including for their daughter, who plays CHLL softball. Harper herself is working to coordinate fundraising and travel as three baseball teams go to different tournaments.
It got to the point, Harper said, where baseball was just what the family did in May and June. But it was especially intense the week leading up to the championship game.
“It felt like we lived our lives at the baseball field that week,” Harper said, “but it was also really fun and just such a joy to see
the kids persevere and come out on top.”
Harper said the entire experience has contributed to her son’s growth and development. “Nerves are definitely a thing,” she said. “And, you know, this whole mental part of baseball is real.”
Community
Harper said that the community is key to the success of CHLL. “For me, frankly, that’s one of the pieces of Capitol Hill Little League I really love the most.” Even after the 10U team won the championship, capping a grueling week of baseball played in record-breaking heat, the families were reluctant to part. Instead, they went to the pool together and later, celebrated the championship with dinner.
The Capitol Hill community and CHLL are deeply intertwined. In 2023, CHLL even won a Brickie, presented to them by Councilmember Charles Allen (Ward 6-D) for their work as a community organization.
But CHLL is not only linked to the community—it also helps weave it together. Capitol Hill is a community full of children who live right next to one another but who could be attending different schools.
“When I talk about playing Capitol Hill baseball,” said 11U Coach Roberts, “there’s two sides: one is what we do on the field, and the other is what we represent. They’re playing for a league, and they’re playing for the entire community, which has stood up and invested in Little League as something that they can support.”
There are more than 100 sponsors and more than 200 vol-
The CHLL 11 U Team with the State Championship Banner. Studio K Photography, Courtesy CHLL
The CHLL 10 U Team with the State Championship Banner. Studio K Photography, Courtesy CHLL
The CHLL 12 U Team with the State Championship Banner. Studio K Photography, Courtesy CHLL
unteers giving their time to make CHLL happen, he said. ”And when [the kids] put on that jersey, they represent all of them,” Roberts said.
Both the sense of community provided by CHLL and the sense of a collective achievement are perhaps clearest by looking at two of this year’s champion teams. Take the 10U and 12U teams together and you’ll nd not one, but three sets of brothers.
Phil Toomajian is the father of William Toomajian on CHLL’s 12U team and Jackson Toomajian on the 10U team. In 2022, William was part of the CHLL 10U team that won the District Championship. Jackson was with him, watching as he competed in the regional tournament in Rhode Island. That’s when he became friends with Finn and Ethan, now his teammates on the 2024 10U team. “Those guys were the bat boys for their older brothers back then.”
“Little League and this group in particular has been kind of a nice connection for kids from other parts of the neighborhood,” Toomajian said. The kids from these three families go to di erent schools, he said. “[CHLL] has really been their unifying connection.”
Road to Regionals
Now that all three teams have won the DC championship, they will be advancing to Little League regional tournaments up north. The 10U tournament begins Aug. 2 in Cranston, Rhode Island; 11U is in Beverly, Massachusetts beginning July 27. The 12U team advances to the big show in Bristol, Connecticut starting Aug. 14.
Between travel, lodging, supplies and food CHLL estimates these trips will cost each family more than $1,000. Harper said that CHLL believes that cost cannot be
a barrier that prevents any kid from having the experience.
“I think what’s really important to us is that all kids who are on these teams are able to say yes to go into these regional tournaments, regardless of their nancial situation,” said Harper.
The CHLL State champion teams have been busy fundraising money to help the team get to their regional tournaments, already hosting a car wash and setting up a stand outside of Nats Park. The CHLL teams also have a collective GoFundMe to nance their respective trips.
Fans can watch the CHLL 12U team on ESPN+ as they try to make history and become the rst DC team to reach the famed Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.
“One of the biggest lessons has been just dreaming big,” Toomajian said. “I mean, when the [10U] kids went two years ago, it was unheard of, and Capitol Hill had not been competitive or winning these tournaments.”
“It’s a good life lesson,” he said. “Aim high and work hard and you never know what’s gonna’ happen.”
Learn more about CHLL by visiting https:// www.chlldc.org/ Follow the 12U team as they play in Williamsport at https://www. littleleague.org/world-series/.
Support the team by donating at https:// www.gofundme.com/f/support-chllteams-journey-to-regionals?qid=b19b3a6 b72020ddf255ebe1666f562d7 ◆
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Off the Beaten Path at Delaware Beaches
by Pattie Cinelli
August is a perfect time to escape the heat on the Hill and relax at the Delaware beaches. Yet no one looks forward to vacationing in a place where there are long waits at restaurants, expensive meters to feed, crowded beaches and sparse parking. In the four years I’ve lived here I’ve found a plethora of out-of-the-way places for relaxation, entertainment and excellent food that have largely escaped attention from tourists.
There’s never a day I say ‘I have nothing to do.’ Pickleball, game nights, happy hours with live music, karaoke, charity events, hiking, kayaking and farmers markets several days a week as well as volunteer opportunities such as counting dolphins and counting horseshoe crabs are here. The following are just a few of my favorite regular spots.
Beaches
Gordon’s Pond, Tower Beach, Rehoboth, Dewey and Lewes beaches are all popular among visitors, but it can often be hard to park or find a space to lay down your blanket and chair during the summer. When I was paddling Hawaiian outriggers I discovered the Cape Henlopen Fishing Pier. It is a part of Cape Henlopen State Park, a popular destination for locals and tourists who, when entering
the lush park, often head to the beach on the ocean side and bypass the fishing pier. Even if you don’t fish, the fishing pier has one of the most family-friendly beaches on the Delaware Bay. You can rent kayaks and SUPs (stand-up paddleboards) on the beach that extends on either side of the pier. The bay water is calm and shallow during low tide. If you like to fish, you can purchase a license and equipment as well.
If you don’t mind about a 20-minute drive north of Rehoboth, Broadkill Beach, my favorite, can transport you back in time. The Delaware Bay water is calm, dogs are welcome and it is usually less populated, even in summer months, than beaches in town. It is also an official sanctuary for horseshoe crabs and borders Beach Plum Island Nature Preserve on its south end. The only place of business is The Broadkill Store, a general store that sells homemade donuts on the weekends. Many compare Broadkill’s remote feel to the Outer Banks of North Carolina (but much smaller).
The Room At Cedar Grove
One of my first evenings out for a meal and live music after the shutdown was on the patio at The Room at Cedar Grove in Lewes. Paul Cullen, former bass player for the rock band Bad Company, cooked us a gourmet meal with fine wine and serenaded us with original tunes and familiar hits from Bad Company. The Room has evolved to become one of the most sought after venues by locals. It’s an intimate nightclub-like setting where you can get a three-course meal and live music for about the same price as it costs to park at the
Cape Henlopen Fishing Pier
ABOVE: New Orleans musician Johnny Sansone performing at the Room at Cedar Grove
Holly Lane, Café Azafran’s singing bartender
Kennedy Center. Money raised goes to the it Paul Kares organization which donates aware students studying the culinary or musical arts. Shows are sold out quickly so check out www.paulkares.org to make a reservation.
Café Azafran
After seeing Holly Lane perform at the Room at Cedar Grove, I visited Rehoboth’s Café Azafran where Lane has been the singing bartender on Thursday nights for 14 years. The cozy dining area which surrounds the front bar is where Lane dons her head set and belts out jazzy tunes while mixing drinks. She is accompanied by John Flynn on piano who is known to sing a few tunes himself. Lane, a vibrant, colorful entertainer, was born in DC and attended the Washington School of Ballet. She lived in Paris (her mother was French) where she danced in a cabaret before she started singing. Call 302-227-8100 for a reservation.
Serendipity
and possibly the best orange crushes around. It has a kids’ playground, an indoor and outdoor dining area, two bars, two indoor venues for music and a big outdoor stage band on the Indian River Bay. Many dock their boats alongside and enjoy dining in Paradise. No reservations necessary.
I’ve been amazed at all there is to do, everywhere there is to go and how many interesting people I meet at the beach. I guess I’m not the only one who recognized how cool it is living here. According to Bankrate, Delaware just moved into the top spot for the best state in which to retire in 2024. It’s a great destination just 2.5 hours from the Hill.
Pattie Cinelli is a journalist who has been writing her column for more than 25 years. If you are interested in learning more about where the locals ‘hang’ at the Delaware beaches contact her at: fitmiss44@ aol.com. u
For a unique dining experience on the water away from crowds I take guests to Serendipity on the Indian River in Oak Orchard. In about a 20-minute drive from historic Lewes you can enjoy Italian or Polish cuisine outside on the dock or inside an eclectic restaurant adorned with colorful parasols hanging from the ceiling and ornate light fixtures on the walls. The menu and the portions are huge. I especially love the sea salt caramel sweet potato fries and homemade desserts. Call 302-945-3600 for reservations.
Paradise Grill
When I was house hunting before my move to Lewes, my realtor drove me to Paradise Grill touting it as one of the coolest places to hang out. Its motto is: ‘Paradise is where you need to be’ although, if you don’t know exactly where you are going, Paradise is hard to find. Tucked in the back of the Potts Net community in Long Neck, Paradise transports you into the land of palm trees, sandy beaches
LEFT: Patrick McClintock at Paradise Grill
Melissa Galli, her daughter Evelyn and labradoodle Gianni at Broadkill Beach
Look Up!
The District Vet
by Dan Teich, DVM
Asurprising number of people approached me on the street regarding last month’s article about letting dogs be dogs. They appreciated what it had to say. Let’s talk about humans this time, shall we?
Since the emergence of the internet age, elocution has declined, and American humanity has veered away from the simple act of conversation. Most people avert their eyes in public on Metro and actively fail to acknowledge there are other humans in their vicinity. Bent down society is glued to their flatthing (phone) at nearly all times.
Did you know that pedestrian deaths are at their highest in 40 years? This data is from the Governors Highway Safety Association. Multiple factors contributed to this increase, one being people’s lack of general spatial and situation awareness due to staring at Instagram, Tik Tok, etc., while walking and driving. Another is selfishness and plain old recklessness behind the wheel. We all see it. The roads haven’t changed, people have.
The internet and phones are an addiction with a multitude of consequences. Why bring this up in a veterinary column you ask? Dogs surely don’t have cell phones. At least not yet. It is because we are supposed to live in a society based upon communication and trust. When a client is in an exam room glued to their phone, they are not participating in the healthcare of their pet. It’s a dereliction of duty. Telling your partner to order two pounds of trout (true story) whilst the veterinarian is discussing the treatment of cancer is … I have no words. Scrolling Instagram or the like is the same degree of disrespect. Critical information is not obtained from either the veterinarian or the client. And the pet is the one that suffers the most in the end.
Yes, I am the weirdo that pays attention to the flight attendant leading the safety briefing while taxiing. Both ways. Why? Respect and self-preservation. Quite frankly, planes are different. Operating an over-wing exit on an Airbus is not quite the same as on a Boeing. Next time you fly, you will take notice.
Kurt Vonnegut wrote a tale about leaving his house to get an envelope for a letter. His wife said that he can simply order a whole box and have it delivered. Countering her he discussed that by leaving the house, he would interact with peo-
ple and essentially be human, living life. This is where we derive life skills, make friends, understand the world around us.
The lack of simple human interaction has led us down a path of not knowing how to be mature adults. Paying attention to the world around us allows one to hear birds, feel a breeze, see the oncoming car about to squash you and your dog.
In addition to avoiding certain death on the sidewalk, look no further than Google business reviews to assess how far humans have fallen from respecting and paying attention to each other. As a business owner I read all reviews that are posted. Many are awesome and thanking staff for their time, expertise and compassion (BTW: the staff eat this stuff up). Some are positive suggestions to make the experience even better, but many are simply inaccurate and inappropriate rants. Words do matter. They can’t be ignored.
Because something is online, people have begun to assume that there are no consequences to their written actions. In that assumption they err, and greatly so, for those on the receiving end process inaccurate or even truthful negative comments very differently. Personally, that is. Words matter and affect people much deeper than expected, even leading to depression. Should a patron of a business have a concern, the appropriate method to address
it would be a call to said proprietor, an email, or (aghast) a visit. Bringing everything to the internet for the world to see, especially if there was no attempt to reach out first, is part of what was discussed above: averting eyes. In words one must treat people as they wish to be treated themselves.
Yes, the interwebs provides humans with a method to express themselves, but it is a vacuum, shouting into the void. A posting does not allow dialogue, interaction with a human, or engagement. It’s a one-sided image with no interpretation, frequently posted by a person behind a screen name or avatar—unreachable, possibly anonymous. Some may even say using a screen name to be negative is an act of cowardice.
We have forgotten how to talk to people. We have forgotten how to be respectful and discuss praise or concern. Like cursive writing, dialogue appears to be a lost art. Paying attention to one’s surroundings, and other folks, has become foreign. Humans are developing neck lesions from staring downwards, neglecting the sky above, or the car directly in front. Be nice to your fellow humans. Look up. Start there. A new world will emerge.
Dr. Teich is the medical director for District Veterinary Hospitals in Navy Yard, Eastern Market and Brookland. Visit www.districtvet.com for more information. u
Trusting District Vet, Capitol Hill Animal Clinic has transferred its records to us. We are thrilled to welcome our new friends.
District Vet is a locally owned veterinary hospital focused on the needs of you and your pet. We believe that no two pets are the same and that each deserves individualized love and attention. It’s our philosophy. It’s just who we are. Be a part of our community. 3
The Capitol Hill Animal Clinic has closed it’s business after 22 years on the hill.
We want to announce that we (Capitol Hill Animal Clinic) have formed a great partnership with The District Veterinary Hospital. We are highly recommending your pets veterinary care be continued with this hospital group which has 3 locations: Brookland, Navy Yard and Eastern Market.
We want to announce that we (Capitol Hill Animal Clinic) have formed a great partnership with The District Veterinary Hospital. We are highly recommending your pets veterinary care be continued with this hospital group which has 3 locations: Brookland, Navy Yard and Eastern Market.
Your pet’s paper medical records (both paper and electronic records) have been transferred to District Veterinary @ Eastern Market and they have complete access to these.
Your pet’s paper medical records (both paper and electronic records) have been transferred to District Veterinary @ Eastern Market and they have complete access to these.
We want to thank all our clients for their many thank you cards, letters and emails and hope to see you around the Capitol Hill area.
– Dan & Lynn Murphy
We want to thank all our clients for their many thank you cards, letters and emails and hope to see you around the Capitol Hill area.
– Dan & Lynn Murphy The Capitol Hill Animal Clinic has closed it’s business after 22 years on the hill.
CROSSWORD
“Complete the famous sayings” by Myles Mellor
Across:
1. Make-up artist?
5. Take to the soapbox
10. Good buy
15. Met showstopper
19. Contour
20. Untamed
21. Pasta
22. Dairy sounds
23. “Liberty, when it begins to take root, ....... “ George Washington
27. Divas have sensitive ones
28. Like Death Valley
29. Paper
30. Jamaican music
34. Went over, carefully
36. Cowboys on scoreboards
38. Ultimatum ender, often
39. Cautious offer
41. Pastor
46. Teen’s transportation, perhaps
49. Cube maker
51. Baby powder
52. Small bit used in dentistry
53. Newspaper page
54. Coffee shop freebie
61. Two-handed log cutter
65. Type of evidence
66. Lab vessel
68. Execute perfectly
69. Decline, with “out of”
72. “You will not be punished for your anger, you will _____ “ Buddha
79. Undermine
80. Canal with a mule, in song
81. Tart plum
82. Butter look-alike
83. Playground equipment
85. Action of making someone more dignified
90. Orchestral instrument
93. Brew
95. Determination
96. Kind of oil
100. Cordial cherry
106. Sporting skin art
107. Connected
109. On the safe side, at sea
110. C.E.O.’s degree
111. Turbulent, as water
112. Big name in drivers
114. Take paint off 118. Bread, in Brest
119. Someone who executes
121. “ A man is but the product of is thoughts - ........ “ Gandhi
130. Top-of-the-line
131. Poem by William Carlos Williams
132. Restrict
133. Denomination of a card
134. Decorous
135. Carved
136. Ways out 137. Last part
Down:
1. Oahu garland
2. Checks for under 21’s
3. Turk’s title of respect
4. Kind of theater
5. Adult
6. City near Lake Tahoe
7. Aesthetic fields
8. Central truth
9. Will Ferrell character
10. BBQ restaurant offering 11. Not so hot
12. Oklahoma city
13. Common conjunction
14. Drumstick
15. Biblical prophet
16. Seating sections
17. Crumb
18. Light-grey
24. Grazing locale
25. Very unusual
26. Remembrance
30. It’s a legal thing
31. Large deer
32. Group with troops
33. Comprehend
34. Miles ___ gallon
35. Antique
36. Not well lit
37. Shakespeare follower
39. Poker game withdrawal
40. Apiece
41. Wool
42. Display
43. Lead to solve a crime
44. Ethyl finish
45. Deeply blushing
47. Airport abbreviation
48. Abolish
50. Hole on a golf green
54. Fireplace ledges
55. Figure in a title search
56. Reindeer herder
57. Winter bug
58. “___ Maria”
59. Movable covers
60. Big lie
62. Ancient cross shape
63. Elton John’s title
64. Common menu term
67. Capital of Rhône
69. Give the glad eye to
70. Hammer type
71. Pinto’s pace
73. Once called, in wedding notices
74. Temper
75. Lisa to Bart
76. Warmed up
77. Hunger
78. Henri or Pierre
83. Badger’s homestead
84. Minute
86. Fictional monster
87. Small fastener
88. Garden ‘’fleur’’
89. And so forth
90. Calendar mo.
91. Feathered stole
92. Hall-of-Famer Mel
94. Shared a boundary with
97. Charisma
98. Hill in San Francisco
99. Mermaid’s home
100. “Cool” amount
101. Shania Twain’s “___ Man of Mine”
102. Mudder’s fodder
103. Laid up
104. New, prefix
105. Above, to Shelley
108. Grunt
111. Erect
112. Years of youth
113. Welder of sorts
114. Substitute
115. Namesake of Thursday
116. Punjabi princess
117. Thingy
118. “That was a close one!”
119. “Ghost” star
120. Death announcement
122. Old verb ending
123. Article printed daily
124. Pronoun
125. Cast a spell on 126. Mythical monster
127. Late Chinese leader
128. Call off
129. Cousin of calypso
Lived in & beloved, this home has seen horse-drawn (& horse-less!) carriages bring owners & neighbors to various historical venues for well over a century! From Stanton to Seward Parks, 217 5th St is nestled on a quiet, tree shaded street, away from bustling traffic-riddled 4th & 6th Streets, and bustling restaurants and commercial venues of Pennsylvania Ave! The street is quiet and the private rear patio & deck, shaded by ‘sails,’ are even quieter! A special retreat for breakfast, coffee, or an evening entertainment locale for celebrations with comrades or clients! Natural wood floors abound, especially in the LR/DR area, with many original details in hardwood and exposed brick. A spacious kitchen w/pub-like coffee bar, two laundries, & four bathrooms, allow for fetes, feasts, functions and festivities for family and friends! Three large bedrooms, plus a main floor “flex” room and finished basement allow the opportunity for an overflow of occupancy by favored guests or sufficient size for social butterflies! Forget the commute, walk to work or play. This location is exemplary, even for the Hill!
