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What’s Inside?

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A Letter from the Publisher

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Map of Capitol Hill

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Category Index

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Advertisers Index

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LIVING ON CAPITOL HILL

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Capitol Hill: Where Neighborliness Thrives . Stephanie Deutsch

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Blogs & Listservs

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Event Calendar

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2018 Year Book Photos

32 – New Development

34 – Community Achievement Awards

34 – Passages

35 – Independence Day Parade

36 – Barracks Row Festival

37 – H Street Festival

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What Is An ANC? . Heather Schoell

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The Fight For Capitol Hill: How The Historic District

Came About . Nancy Metzger

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Rag Bag: Eastern Market, Libraries, Parks

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Capitol Hill Parking: Scarce and Paved with Your

Gold . Heather Schoell

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How to Get a Visitor’s Parking Pass

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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. But, Why? . Catherine Plume

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Recycling, Trash, Leaf Pickup and More

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Staying Safe . Elizabeth O’Gorek

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PSA Map

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HELPING OUT

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Volunteering On Capitol Hill . Elizabeth O’Gorek

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Community Resources

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Spiritual Directory

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Joy of Gardening . Wendy Blair

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Garden Resources . Elizabeth O’Gorek

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Taking Care of Your Roof . Tom Daniel

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Tips for Building Projects . CHRS

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Homes & Gardens Directory

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REAL ESTATE

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It’s A Wrap: Capitol Hill Residential

Real Estate 2018 . Don Denton

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Real Estate Directory

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SERVICES & RETAIL

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Services and Retail Directory

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HEALTHY LIVING

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Anacostia Calling: Capitol Hill Is A Neighborhood on the

Banks of A River . Catherine Plume

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Healthy Living Directory (Beauty, Fitness, Health)

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ARTS, FUN & DINING

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So What’s There to Do Around Here? . Meghan Markey

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Arts On The Hill . Elizabeth O’Gorek

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FAMILY & PETS

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Raising Kids on the Hill . Elizabeth O’Gorek

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Family Resources Directory

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How the School Lottery Works . Emerald Becker

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Kings of the Hill . Pattie Cinelli

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Pet Services Directory

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The Guide Has Something for Everyone!

NEW TO THE HILL? You’ve come to one of the best places to live in the entire country. The Fagon Guide will give you an overview of all that’s here and the best ways to connect to your new community.

JUST BOUGHT A HOME? Get a full rundown on urban gardens, home services and renovations in the historic district.

JUST HAD A CHILD? Find out the pluses of raising your child in a cultural mecca in the political capital of the world. Schools, services, support groups – we have it all.

BEEN HERE FOREVER? We live in an exciting, ever-changing neighborhood. Find new restaurants, art galleries, venues for classes, lectures and music, ways to connect to the river, get around town, and meet new friends.

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From the Publisher Dear Hill Residents, This year marks the 24th edition of the Fagon Guide to Capitol Hill. The guide started as a mini-yellow pages in 1992 and has evolved into a compendium of interesting and useful information about living in the neighborhood and a yearbook of events of the past year.

Over 25 years after the mainstream adoption of the internet, our publications--including the Hill Rag, East of the River, MidCity DC and the Community Guide--continue to flourish both in print and online. For that we give enormous thanks to our readers, advertisers, writers and employees who have contributed so much to our success over the years.

Best Regards, Melissa Ashabranner – Executive Editor Capital Community News, Inc.

THANK YOU Many people contributed to the content of this Guide, but we would like to extend special acknowledgments to: Andrew Lightman, Maria Helena Carey, Karen Cohen, Elizabeth Nelson, Jenny Nordstrom, Rindy O’Brien and other resident contributors for the many excellent photographs that make the Guide a true reflection of our community; writers Wendy Blair, Tom Daniel, Don Denton, Meghan Markey, Elizabeth O’Gorek, Catherine Plume, Heather Schoell; our production team Jason Yen and Kyungmin Lee; and to Carolina Lopez, Kira Means and Terry Karraker for their valuable contributions.

Finally we thank H.G. Roebuck Printing of Baltimore for the excellent quality of their work and superb customer service.

Capital Community News, Inc. 224 Seventh Street, SE Ste. 300 Washington, DC 20003 capitalcommunitynews.com Jean-Keith Fagon, Publisher Staff of Capitol Community News, Inc. and their families.

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Capitol Hill Where Neighborliness Thrives

BY STEPHANIE DEUTSCH

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Late one warm afternoon

some forty years ago, I grabbed a twenty dollar bill and ran over to Eastern Market to buy chicken breasts for dinner. When I went to pay for them, though, I didn’t seem to have my money. I must have dropped it on the way over.

“That’s ok,” said the handsome man behind the poultry counter. “I know you. You can pay me next time.” I went home to cook dinner feeling oddly elated. How interesting, I thought. He trusts me.

Of course I paid what I owed the next day and from that time on, felt totally loyal to Mel Inman and at home at the market.

I often cite this episode as the beginning of my sense of community on Capitol Hill. In the suburbs, where I had lived as a child, and the big city, where I’d been a teenager, such things had not happened. In both places life had been more anonymous. There I had had little sense of what it means to be part of a neighborhood.

Like many people, I was originally attracted to Capitol Hill by the look of the place – the interesting old houses, the brick sidewalks, iron fences and front gardens, the beauty of the Capitol dome and the Supreme Court building. I really had never thought about what it means to be or to have a neighbor.

My mother had moved to the Hill from Arlington a few years before I did and living here brought out a side of her I hadn’t seen before.

When she told me she was volunteering to drive a jitney for the Capitol Hill Restoration Society House and Garden tour I was amused and a little alarmed. She drove a notoriously banged up and messy Datsun and she wasn’t a particularly good driver. But she was delighted to be spending a spring afternoon ferrying people she didn’t know around to visit houses in the neighborhood she had fallen in love with. She liked feeling a part of things.

I got another lesson a few years later, when my oldest

child was in a cooperative nursery school. I thought this was terrific – once a month I would be the “cooperating parent on duty” so I would sing songs with the kids at circle time and help them get their coats on when we went out to play. There were parent meetings too. At one of these we discussed plans for the spring fundraiser. It was to be a barbecue, open to the public. Parents were invited to bring food and to take turns tending the grill. As I thought about it, I admitted to myself that, actually, I didn’t particularly want to do that. Go to the grocery store for supplies, then show up early to get the fire going and watch our kids while my husband, David, spent an hour or so grilling?

Stay late and help clean up?

It just didn’t sound like how I wanted to spend a Sunday afternoon and I grumbled about it. “This is a pain,” I think I might have said to David, assuming he would agree with me. His response took me by surprise. “Steph,” he said, “when you are part of a group, this is what you do.”

Well, fast forward a couple of decades and I can say that this is a lesson that I have learned. Not only is volunteering what you do, it is a sure way to make friends and to become a good neighbor. Driving my kids to soccer practice and games, then chatting with other team parents as we laid out snacks or coordinated carpools, being the assistant Brownie leader, the class parent, the writer of the newsletter, the person who brings FAGON GUIDE 2019

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Buying Girl Scout cookies to support the efforts of neighborhood kids is neighborliness.

the cookies or offers to drive the child who doesn’t have a ride – all these small things have contributed immensely to my feeling of belonging here. Any favors I have done have been more than repaid, sometimes in kind, sometimes in unexpected hellos, happy encounters with children now grown up, living somewhere else and home for a visit or with someone who mentions that she fondly remembers my mother.

Participating in small ways, of course, paves the way for more meaningful roles. If you bring the snacks and help with the newsletter you may well be asked to join the board. If you want a role in the play, you might also have to sell tickets or help create costumes. If you make a nice financial donation you will probably be noticed and invited to do more. The one thing that’s sure is whatever you do, every step of the way, you will be meeting new people, sharing stories about your home or your work, asking or giving advice about which plumber to use or where to get the best bread or how to deal with illness, loss, uncertainty.

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There will be opportunities to take food to sick neighbors and there will be friends showing up on your front doorstep with lasagna when you’ve just had a baby or cookies at Christmas.There will be sad news shared tearfully on street corners and laughs in line at the Post Office. You’ll learn to enjoy the person who sometimes annoys you by wanting to chat when you’re in a hurry and you’ll appreciate the tolerance your neighbors extend to your dog.

And your teenagers.You’ll do the same for them.

There is no reason these things couldn’t happen in Arlington or a big city. In fact, I’m sure they do. They happen everywhere. But Capitol Hill – with its inviting public places, its eclectic mix of people from many different backgrounds and places, its tradition of civic engagement, its shared love of history and appreciation for government, the fact that we walk so much and bump into each other at Eastern Market – this community seems to especially facilitate friendly and helpful encounters -- in a word, neighborliness. u

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Blogs & Listservs CAPITOL HILL Barracks Row Main Street barracksrow.org • @BarracksRow

Updates on all happenings from the 400 block of 8th St. SE to the Navy Yard.

Capitol Hill Corner capitolhillcorner.org • @ljjanezich

Run by Larry Janezich, Capitol Hill Corner is a news blog that covers mostly the activities of ANC6B, Eastern Market Community Advisory Committee, and the Capitol Hill Restoration Society. It provides coverage of neighboring ANCs, commercial and residential development, activities of neighborhood organizations and local politics.

The Hill is Home thehillishome.com, @theHillisHome

Eastern Market Main Street

An online news source designed to build community, connect neighbors, share news and celebrate the Capitol Hill neighborhood staffed by a. It is staffed by a volunteer corps of Capitol Hill residents who seek to provide a current and relevant online experience through contributing news stories, features, profiles of residents, reviews and opinion pieces.

easternmarketmainstreet.org @EasternMarketMS

CAPITOL RIVERFRONT

Eastern Market Main Street encompasses businesses along the 200 and 300 blocks of 7th Street SE, the 600 block of Pennsylvania Ave. SE and the 600 and 700 blocks of C Street SE. It connects the local community with its businesses, helps keep the area clean and safe, invests in landscaping and works with the city Capitol Corner on street repairs and Larry Janezich improvements.

Capitol Riverfront BID capitolriverfront.org • @CapitolRvrFront

The Capitol Riverfront website is a direct line to the current events and news of ongoing development, including the 3.2million square foot redevelopment of The Wharf, opened in October 2017.

JDLand, Near SE Redevelopment

Hill Rag

jdland.com • @JDLand

Hillrag.com @capitalcommnews

News, photos and history from DC’s near Southeast/ Ballpark District/NavyYard / Capitol Riverfront neighborhood appear on this site.

Jacqueline Dupree created JD Land in January 2003 to document development and changes in the Southeast neighborhood. This is the most complete source

The website of the Hill Rag newspaper, hillrag.com, provides daily news on important happenings and issues on Capitol Hill and the surrounding neighborhoods of H Street, NoMa,

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Yards Park/Riverfront Events theyardsdc.com • @YardsParkDC @ TheYardsDC

Events hosted in The Yards Park include lunchtime and evening concert series, outdoor movies, farmers’ markets and Nationals baseball games, all listed on TheYards Park calendar online.

H STREET AND NORTH Frozen Tropics frozentropics.blogspot.com @FrozenTropics

Frozen Tropics provides an insider’s look at what’s going on in Trinidad, on H Street, and the larger area north of Capitol Hill. It keeps readers up to date on new businesses, restaurants and events.

H Street hstreet.org • @HstreetDC

This site is run by the H Street Main Street organization and is a reference guide for the retail, nightlife, restaurants, fitness centers, entertainment venues,

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ggwash.org • @ggwash

GGW tackles issues such as new DC legislation, WMATA, DCPS, urban livability and city projects striving to inform and educate people around the DMV. East City Art eastcityart.com • @eastcityart

etc., that comprise H Street NE. NOMA BID nomabid.org • @NoMaBID

Named for its location – North of Massachusetts Avenue -- This website is run by the NoMa Business Improvement District (NoMa BID and promotes the emergence of this vibrant, growing part of the city. The site includes reporting on upcoming events, new businesses, public meetings, the stores and pop-ups at Union Market.

SOUTHWEST Southwest... The Little Quadrant that Could www.swtlqtc.com • @SWTLQTC

Southwest TLQTC is a blog that updates Southwest Waterfront Redevelopment, new apartment buildings and the second phase of The District Wharf development.

The Southwester thesouthwester.com • @TheSouthwester

The Southwest Neighborhood Assembly runs the online content of this community newspaper, and focuses on all of the changes happening in Southwest DC.

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The website keeps visitors updated on art festivals and gallery events and openings, in addition to providing profiles of local artists and their work.

LISTSERVS

groups.yahoo.com/group/anc6c

Capitol Hill North Neighborhood Association groups.google.com/group/chnna

This group supports the official Capitol Hill North Neighborhood Association, bounded by G Street NE to the south, the railroad tracks to the west, Florida Avenue to the north and Eighth Street NE to the east.

H Street DC groups.yahoo.com/group/hstreetdc

This list seeks to create a partnership between community members, city planners, government officials, developers and other interested people to issues concerning H Street NE.

ADVISORY NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSIONS

Moms on the Hill – MOTH

These list servs provide information on meetings of the Advisory Neighborhood Commissions (ANC) and their committees, the level of District elected government closest to residents. Follow for information on development, construction, community events and issues.

Find your own ANC at www.ancfinder.org

MOTH is a listserv for Capitol Hill parents. It’s a great place to make new friends and find nannies, preschools and pediatricians. It also helps with social planning, such as playgroups for the kids, family picnics and Mom’s Nights Out. A member must invite you.

groups.yahoo.com/group/momsonthehill

Navy Yard Neighbors Will Rich Southwest

groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/navyyard-neighbors

Navy Yard Neighbors is a forum for NavyYard and near Southeast community members to post about local events, meetings, news and other topics for the neighbors to share.

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Living on Capitol Hill APRIL Easter Eggstravaganza at Lincoln Park Hill Havurah Passover Seder Shakespeare’s Birthday Party at Folger Library CHCF Community Achievement Awards Dinner National Arboretum Plant Sale Anacostia Riverfront Festival On an April Sunday, celebrate Shakespeare’s Birthday at the Folger with performances, stage combat, music and birthday cake. 201 East Capitol St. SE. folger.edu.

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JANUARY CHAW Winter Open House Restaurant Week MLK Day of Service J.O. Wilson Camp Fair

MARCH Boy Scout Annual Pancake Breakfast Food & Friends Dining Out for Life St. Patrick’s Day Dinner & Silent Auction at Christ Church Capitol Hill Village Annual Gala

MAY Literary Hill Book Fest Kingman Island Bluegrass Festival CHRS Mother’s Day House & Garden Tour Capitol Hill Classic 10K Front Stage: Capitol Riverfront Concerts begin US Marine Parades on Friday Evenings

Check out all the new dining options during winter Restaurant Week celebrated throughout DC.

FEBRUARY Black History Month Intersections Festival at the Atlas Valentine’s Dance Party at the Corner Store Folger’s Acquisitions Night

February’s Atlas INTERSECTIONS Festival inspires and entertains through dance, art and music. atlasarts.org/intersections.

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In March, the Capitol Hill Village Gala raises money to support seniors who wish to age on their own terms. Fine food, live entertainment and terrific silent auction. capitolhillvillage.org/gala.

Every Mother’s Day weekend in May, peek inside beautiful and historic Hill homes on the Capitol Hill Restoration Society House and Garden Tour. chrs.org.

NOVEMBER JULY 4th of July Parade – Barracks Row 4th of July Concert – US Capitol Hill Rag Pet Photo Contest

Sousa’s Birthday at Congressional Cemetery Interfaith Thanksgiving Service Trees for Capitol Hill Annual Fall Planting 5K Fun Run Benefit at the National Arboretum MoTH School Information Night

Every July 4, Capitol Hill’s small town Independence Day parade steps off at 10 a.m on Barracks Row with marching bands, school groups and vintage cars. barracksrow.org

L E N D A R OCTOBER

JUNE Anacostia Watershed Free Paddling Nights Capitol Riverfront BID’s Outdoor Movies Jazz at the Riverfront Smithsonian Folklife Festival

Literary Feast Blessing of the Animals – Area Churches Brent Elementary Fall Festival Renovators House Tour Hilloween Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest

DECEMBER Brickie Awards Event Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Tree Lighting at Eastern Market Metro Community Sing-Along with Capital City Symphony

In late October, attend book-themed feasts in private homes on the Hill. The sell-out event raises money for the Capitol Hill Community Foundation grants to neighborhood schools. capitolhillcommunityfoundation.com

SEPTEMBER Enjoy outdoor movies on the lawn at Canal Park in Capitol Riverfront Thursday nights beginning in June. Check the line-up at www.capitolriverfrontbid.org

Festival on H Street Barracks Row Fall Festival National Book Festival LOC Arts on Foot Festival in Penn Quarter Moms on the Hill Picnic – Garfield Park

AUGUST National Night Out Restaurant Week

Christmas tree lighting in the large circle garden at Eastern Market Metro Plaza opens the Hill’s Christmas season. Caroling, hot chocolate and holiday treats. capitolhillbid.org.

The Barracks Row Fall Festival has food trucks, giveaways, community information tables, and live entertainment. barracksrow.org.

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Developments

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Audi Stadium on Buzzard Point is home to DC United Soccer team.

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The $18 million Southwest Library, at 900 Wesley Pl. SW, will be finished in 2020 and span nearly 21,000 square feet.

The Channel Inn is demolished making way for the second phase of The Wharf. Photo: Andrew Lightman

Penn Eleven is 34 condos at 1101 Pennsylvania Ave. SE also home to Frager’s Hardware which reopened in its original space this spring.

1401 Pennsylvania is a 167-unit condo building with a mini Union Market planned for the first floor. Will open in 2019.

A dozen residential/retail buildings are in various stages of completion in the ever-expanding Capitol Riverfront.

Berkert’s Park: The old Safeway site at 14th and Kentucky will be a 60,000 s.f. Safeway, 325 luxury rental units and 8,000 square feet of retail. Coming online 2020. Photo: M. Ashabranner

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Capitol Hill Community Achievement Award

CHCF President Nicky Cymrot, Dinner Co-Chairs Buck Waller and Nancy Lazear, award winners Rev. Cara Spaccarelli, Jim and Bernadettle McMahon, dinner MC John Franzen, award winners Pearl and Joe Bailes and CHCF VP Stephanie Deutsch. Photo: Andrew Lightman

In April 2018, at a festive dinner in the Great Hall of the Folger Shakespeare Library, the Capitol Hill Community Foundation honored five people for their contributions to our neighborhood with the presentation of the Capitol Hill Community Achievement Award. The dinner is an annual fund-

raiser for the Foundation which, since its founding in 1989, has given more than $7 million to support activities, projects and organizations that benefit life on Capitol Hill. It is funded by contributions from residents and businesses of the Capitol Hill neighborhood.

Passages

Carey Wade

Margaret Hollister M’El Abrect Kevin Andreson

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Paul Pascal

Independence Day Parade

Photos: Elizabeth O’Gorek

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Barracks Row Festival

Photos: Elizabeth O’Gorek

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H Street Festival Photos: Andrew Lightman

Photos: Howl to the Chief

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What

an ANC

B Y H E AT H E R S C H O E L L

You’ve heard the acronym thrown

around with numbers and letters after it — ANC 4D, ANC 6B. But what is it and why should you care?

WHO Advisory Neighborhood Commissions (ANCs) are made up of local residents elected by residents of that area — voters may only vote for the commissioners running in their specific district. Capitol Hill, as an example, is mainly comprised of ANC 6A and ANC 6B.Within 6A

and 6B are Single Member Districts (SMDs). Someone living in ANC 6A, SMD 2 may only vote for a candidate in their particular SMD. If I live on the 900 block of C Street SE, I’m in 6B05. Find your location by inputting your address at dcatlas.dcgis.dc.gov/mar or check the map on the next page.

ANCs are the lowest level of elected government in the District. Commissioners are unpaid, though the ANCs are given a quarterly stipend. Most ANCs use this stipend to rent office space and hire an assistant to manage their work. Only a couple of ANCs in the city spend the stipend on grants to their constituent organizations.

WHAT ANCs have standing committees to address regularly recurring issues such as use of public space, alcohol licensing, transportation, ANC grant funds and public safety. Within each ANC, each committee is made up of a chair and community members.Those committees make recommendations to the whole. For instance, if a restaurant establishment wishes to add patio seating to their frontage on public space, representatives of the restaurant would have to take this to the public space committee in the ANC where the restaurant is located and present their request.

The committee would hear any comments from residents or surrounding business owners, and then the committee’s recommendation would be considered at the meeting of the whole. The results from the meeting of the whole would then be communicated to the appropriate District agency, and that agency would give “great weight” to that decision in their determination.

ANCs have varying degrees of involvement with District business. Years ago, Adrian Fenty’s ANC 4C blazed the trail on the ban of singleserving sales of alcohol. ANC 6A wrote the zoning code that defines what constitutes a fast-food

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ADVISORY NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSION 6A PHIL TOOMAJIAN, CHAIR, PHILANC6A@GMAIL.COM Serving the Near Northeast, North Lincoln Park, Rosedale, and Stanton Park communities

ANC 6A generally meets the second Thursday of the month, at Miner Elementary School, 601 15th Street, NE. establishment and began a vacant property database.

WHY You Should Care ANCs are your representatives, and they can open communication channels to District agencies in an official capacity (i.e. get answers when you can’t). A few years back, there were many streets on the Hill that were not zoned for residential parking, which meant that you could forget about having a spot in front of your house when you got back from the grocery store on Saturday afternoon. Bringing this sort of day-to-day, quality of life issue to the attention of your ANC commissioner can affect change — petitions to get the street zoned for residential parking start floating around, and the Zone 6 Parking Only signs go up on your block.

Commissioners also hold businesses accountable for noise, trash and loitering, which are all important to residents who abut commercial or entertainment districts. Commissioners also broker community efforts such as tree plantings and community gardens, and shepherd neighborhood landscape changes and developments such as the H Street overlay, the Hine redevelopment project and Southwest Waterfront redevelopment.

They can also work with local police lieutenants and captains to address continuing crime problems like robberies, breakins or shootings.

HOW to Get Involved ANCs work on various projects, so it’s easy to get involved with

WARD 6 ANCS: ANC 6A (anc6a.org) meets on the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at Miner Elementary, 601 15 St. NE ANC 6B (anc6b.org) meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Hill Center, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE ANC 6C (anc6c.org) meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Heritage Foundation, 214 Massachusetts Ave. NE

6A01 - Marie-Claire Brown dcanc6a01@gmail.com 6A02 - Phil Toomajian Vice-Chair 631 10th St., NE philANC6A@gmail.com 6A03 - Mike Soderman Secretary 217 10th Street, NE MikeANC6A03@gmail.com 6A04 - Amber Grove Chair 1216 Constitution Ave., NE amberanc6a@gmail.com Check website for current contact information and meeting dates. Attend a meeting! Volunteer for a committee! It’s your ANC!

6A05 - Ruth Ann Hudson 1315 Corbin Place, NE 202-780-0745 ruthannanc6A05@gmail.com 6A06 - Stephanie Zimny 1368 Emerald St., NE 231-622-1794 stephaniezimnyANC6A@gmail.com 6A07 - Sondra Phillips-Gilbert 1744 E St., NE 202-397-7228 spgilbert01@comcast.net 6A08 - Brian Alcorn Treasurer 202 642-5193 AlcornANC6A08@gmail.com

www.anc6a.org

ANC 6D (anc6d.org) meets on the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at 1100 Fourth St. SW ANC 6E (anc6e.org) meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Northwest One Library, 155 L St. NW

something you are interested in by joining a committee. If you have a penchant for keeping an eye on neighborhood order and quiet, the alcohol board may be for you. If you like to do research, design flyers, canvas neighborhoods — whatever you like, you will find your place. The Hill Rag reports on ANCs 6A-E each month in the Capitol Streets section. Go to the ANC’s website (see box) to find their specific committees and see when they meet. Send an email to the chair or your SMD representative.They will be happy to hear from anyone who wants to get involved! u

“Come & Make Your Voice Heard in Local Government!”

Monthly Meeting: 2nd Tuesday at 7PM Hill Center – 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE

For Commissioner, Committee & Task Force Information, visit:

www.anc6b.org OR 6b@anc.dc.gov

E-mail the Office:

Advisory Neighborhood Commission 6C P.O. Box 77876 • Washington, D.C. 20013-7787 www.anc6c.org • (202) 547-7168 ANC usually meets the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm, 214 Massachusetts Ave, N.E. Please check the ANC 6C website for dates.

ANC 6C COMMISSIONERS

ANC 6C COMMITTEES

ANC 6C01 Christine Healey 6C01@anc.dc.gov

ANC 6C04 Mark Eckenwiler 6C04@anc.dc.gov

Alcoholic Beverage Licensing First Monday, 7 pm Contact: anc6c.abl.committee@gmail.com

ANC 6C02 Karen Wirt 6C02@anc.dc.gov

ANC 6C05 Joel Kelty 6C05@anc.dc.gov

Grants Last Thursday, 7 pm Contact: torylord@gmail.com Twitter: @ANC_6C_Grants

ANC 6C03 Jay Adelstein 6C03@anc.dc.gov

ANC 6C06 Robb Dooling 6C06@anc.dc.gov

Environment, Parks, and Events First Tuesday, 7 pm Contact: jgmccann@gmail.com

Transportation and Public Space First Thursday, 7 pm Contact: mark.kaz.anc@gmail.com Planning, Zoning, and Economic Development First Wednesday, 6:30 pm Contact: 6C04@anc.dc.gov Twitter: @6C_PZE

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The Fight For Capitol Hill How The Historic District Came About

BY NANCY METZGER Mary’s Blue Room was an eatery on the first floor of this grand mansion at 500 East Capitol Street that was demolished to make way for a parking lot.

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It is 1972 and one of East

Capitol’s most distinctive houses, a large, mansard-roofed Victorian, is threatened with demolition. Sunday after Sunday, Capitol Hill residents walk by the Metropolitan Baptist Church at Sixth and A streets NE, some pushing strollers, others holding signs protesting the church’s plan to demolish three historic houses to build a parking lot. Then one day, alerted by early morning phone calls, neighbors rush to the site at Fifth and East Capitol to confront a demolition crew and its bulldozers. Faced with residents standing in front of the bulldozers and lacking a valid demolition permit, the bulldozer team backs down that day but returns several days later and demolishes, with city permission, the three buildings.

The demolition of Mary’s Blue Room and the two nearby houses was not the first loss to the neighborhood.

After all, for about 100 years, entire squares, including some of the most important and earliest buildings on Capitol Hill, had been razed for the House and Senate office buildings as well as for three Library of Congress buildings, the Supreme Court and the Folger Library. Just the previous year (1971), Speaker of the House Carl Albert had attempted to have plans changed so that a fourth House office building would be built on the present Library of CongressMadison Building site and the St. Mark’s Episcopal Church square instead would become the new site of the Library of Congress-Madison

Building, requiring the demolition of the church and numerous other restored buildings. Only an alert Hill staffer (and Capitol Hill resident) reading the fine print of the relevant bill realized the impact and contacted neighborhood leaders. Over Memorial Day weekend (as the bill was to be voted on the Tuesday that Congress returned), Capitol Hill Restoration Society (CHRS) members called everyone they knew who had any connection with the House. The most fruitful connection was a family who were long-time friends with Speaker Albert’s family. That part of the bill was withdrawn before a vote.

Following the St. Mark’s square action, the neighborhood next faced the possibility that the square at Fourth and E streets SE immediately south of Folger Park was being considered again for congressional parking.

Once the site of Providence Hospital, the square had been vacant since 1964 and had attracted attention at various times from developers and congressional planners for a possible large apartment building, parking lot, Capitol Police complex, Capitol Page School, senior citizens complex, and an open green space. Each time (and again in 1990 for a University of California Washington campus), residents protested the plans for this open square, now owned by Congress and known as X Park or Phoebe Bannister Park named for a local Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner instrumental in the efforts to block inappropriate development.

The Capitol Hill Restoration Society (CHRS) had been established in 1955 when residents became concerned that Congress might initiate “urban renewal” similar to the one inflicted on the Southwest neighborhood. To forestall any such action, CHRS promoted all efforts to convince Congress that congressional action wasn’t needed because residents were fixing up their properties and their neighborhood – “no slum here; keep

your ‘good intentions’ away from this neighborhood!”

Although city-wide historic preservation efforts gained some prominence in the 1960s when the Commission of Fine Arts and National Capital Planning Commission established the Joint Committee on Landmarks to nominate landmarks to the DC Inventory of Historic Sites (1963) it was not until 1966 that the National Preservation Act was passed by Congress which provided for landmark recognition by listing on the National Register of Historic Places but without enforcement protection.

Galvanized by the continuing assaults on their neighborhood and realizing that there were few legal tools to fight demolitions and incompatible alterations, CHRS turned to the Joint Committee on Landmarks to establish a Capitol Hill Historic District. For several years, CHRS volunteers provided much

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Relevant Organizations Capitol Hill Restoration Society 420 Tenth Street, SE 202-543-0425 www.chrs.org

CHRS continues its tradition of protecting the community and its historic fabric. Its web site includes Guidelines to help residents understand their historic properties and how to care for them as well as information on areas beyond the historic district and other historic resources. CHRS testifies on cases at the monthly HPRB meetings.

Three townhouses were eventually built on the site of Mary’s Blue Room, in a style compatible with the rest of the street.which required approval by HPRB. Photo: Melissa Ashabranner

oftthe necessary research –map studies to color code when houses were built and street surveys to check if the houses still existed, photographic surveys, oral histories. The Joint Committee staff wrote the nomination and in 1973 the Joint Committee designated Capitol Hill as an historic district (listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976). Still the problem of protection from demolition and lack of enforcement remained. CHRS, working with other historic preservation organizations in the city, council members, and the mayor, celebrated the signing of the Historic Landmark and Historic District Protection Act of 1978. In 1979 the DC Historic Preservation Office was established; the Historic Preservation Review Board in 1984 and the first historic preservation enforcement inspector hired in 1999.

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oldest and most architecturally diverse historic districts in the city. Its historic structures date from 1791 to 1945.

It extends from the Capitol complex east to an irregular border along 13th and 14th streets (NE and SE), from F Street NE to the Southeast Freeway SE and includes two small additions – in southeast the 2002 extension down to the Navy Yard (7th to 11th, M Street north to the Freeway), and in the northeast, the 2015 Swampoodle extension (F and G Streets NE from 2nd to 4th). While the historic district is now protected by the law, actions by the HPO and HPRB, and better enforcement, threats such as demolition by neglect, removal of historic fabric, incompatible new construction still remain and require an engaged and informed neighborhood to continue the effort to preserve Capitol Hill’s historic character that began over 50 years ago. u

DC Historic Preservation Office (HPO) 1100 Fourth Street SW, Suite 650 East 202-443-7600 planning.dc.gov/page/historic-preservation-office

Before altering the exteriors of buildings in the historic district, erecting new buildings or demolishing old structures, owners must receive permission from the Historic Preservation Review Board.

HPO Staff members will assist owners with these procedures. HPO has developed a series of Guidelines and Standards covering many typical issues faced by historic district residents which is on its website.

US Department of Interior https://www.nps.gov/tps/how-to-preserve/briefs.htm

In addition to maintaining the National Register of Historic Places, the Interior Department also publishes Technical Service Briefs that provide extensive information on preserving and maintaining historic buildings. u

you don’t have to be rich or famous to be buried in Congressional cemetery.

You just have to be dead.

P.S. it’s a good idea to have at least six friends who will always help you move…

Sites available - Green burial options – Cremation niches New Pet Columbarium/Burial Area in May 2019 www.congressionalcemetery.org 1801 E Street, SE Washington, dc 20003 Call Crystal Pate at (202) 543-0539

Advisory Neighborhood Commission 6D ANC 6D 1101 Fourth Street, SW, Suite W130, Washington, DC 20024 Phone: 202/554-1795 | 6D@anc.dc.gov Check the ANC’s website at anc6d.org for more information.

ANC 6D meetings are usually held on the second Monday of each month at 7:00 P.M. DCRA 2nd Floor Conference Room, 1100 Fourth Street, SW 20024

COMMISSIONERS 6D01 – Gail Fast 6D01@anc.dc.gov 6D02 – Anna Forgie 6D02@anc.dc.gov 6D03 – Ronald Collins 6D03@anc.dc.gov

6D04 – Andy Litsky 6D04@anc.dc.gov 6D05 – Anthony Dale 6D05@anc.dc.gov 6D06 – Rhonda Hamilton 6D06@anc.dc.gov 6D07 – Edward Daniels 6D07@anc.dc.gov

Serving the Waterfront Neighborhoods of Southwest, Navy Yard & Buzzard Point

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Eastern Market, Libraries, Parks Eastern Market , located

at 225 Seventh St. SE, between North Carolina Avenue and C Street, is the oldest remaining public market in DC. Over the years, the market has become a focal point of community life, particularly on weekends when the outdoor farmers line, and arts and crafts vendors draw crowds of shoppers and browsers. A designated historic landmark, Eastern Market is protected against wholesale change or demolition. The South Hall of the market, built in 1873, was planned and designed by Adolf Cluss, an engineer and renowned architect who designed the Smithsonian Castle. The center and north halls of the market were added to the building in 1908.

Eastern Market is first and foremost a working retail food market. Outdoors along Seventh Street, a “farmers line” forms on weekends. Here goods for sale range from flowers and fresh vegetables to pies, homemade jams, kindling wood and apple cider. In December, residents flock to the market for Christmas trees, wreaths and greens. According to city records, the farmers line dates from 1906.

The South Hall merchants sell a variety of high-quality fresh meats, seafood, poultry, cheese and dairy products, produce, baked goods, flowers and specialty grocery products. Food merchants are open Tues. to Fri. from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The market is closed on Mondays.

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close to 50 years.The fire spurred a public outpouring of support, urging the city to quickly rebuild the beloved community hub.The Capitol Hill Community FounMarket Lunch and Blue Iris are two of the 13 vendors inside the dation administered Market, many who have been there for generations. more than $500,000 – contributed mainly Rumsey Aquatic Center). by members of the community – to aid Both C Street SE between Seventh the merchants until the market could be and Eighth Streets, and Seventh Street reopened. A temporary East Hall opened SE from Pennsylvania to North Carolina across the street in August 2007, allowAvenues are closed to cars on weekends ing the merchants to return. The District for the flea markets. On Saturdays, the reopened the historic Eastern Market at vending operation on C Street is mana ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 26, aged by Carol Wright of Washington Arts, 2009. The South Hall has returned to its Antiques, Crafts & Collectible Associates original usage, and the North Hall is now (WAACA). On Sundays, Michael Berman host to a number of community events. organizes vendors under the auspices of The city’s Department of General Diverse Markets Management (DMM), Services (DGS) manages the market.The easternmarket.net.

Eastern Market Community Advisory The Office of Property Management Committee (EMCAC) was formed to 202-741-0940, dgs.dc.gov advise the city on the selection of a marThe city’s Office of Property Management ket manager and other market issues. It Department of Real Estate Services superincludes representatives from community vises the management of Eastern Market organizations such as ANC6B and the and all weekend outdoor vending except Capitol Hill Restoration Society. www. for the Saturday and Sunday flea markets. easternmarket-dc.org 202-698-5253

The Flea and Farmers Markets (Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.)

There are actually three distinct flea markets – two private and one public. Barry Margeson, the Eastern Market Manager appointed by the DC Department of General Services (DGS), manages the vending on the grounds of the Eastern Market on the 200 block of Seventh St. SE and on the plaza of the adjoining Natatorium (officially the William H.

Hill Libraries There are five DC Public libraries in Ward 6. Call the branch directly for hours or visit the DC Public Library website at www.dclibrary.org.

Northeast Branch 330 Seventh St. NE, 202-698-3320

Southeast Branch 403 Seventh St. SE, 202-698-3377 Southwest Branch 900 Wesley Place SW, 202-724-4752 Northwest One Library 155 L St. NW, 202-939-5946 Rosedale Library 1701 Gales St. NE, 202-727-5012

Library Support Groups Many branches of the DC Public Library have a civic support group referred to as the ‘Friends’ of that branch. The Friends of the Library are dedicated to improving the library and encouraging its use. They publicize the library, encourage gifts and donations, provide volunteer assistance and work with the libraries to develop services for the community. Many host events such as book sales on a regular basis. Get involved by contacting your group using the information below.

Friends of the Northeast Branch Library 330 Seventh St. NE, 202-556-1071 www.facebook.com/Friends-of-theNortheast-Library-140135376053962 www.dclibrary.org/northeast Friends of the Rosedale Library 1701 Gales St. NE 202-727-5012 dclibrary.org/rosedale Friends of the Southeast Library 403 7th St. SE 202-698-3377 www.foseldc.org Friends of the Southwest Library 900 Wesley Place SW 202-724-4752 www.facebook.com/Friends-of-Southwest-Library-133460770058384

Capitol Hill is also home to the Folger Shakespeare Library (202-544-4600,

201 East Capitol St. SE, www.folger. edu), and the Library of Congress (202-707-5000, 101 Independence Ave. SE, www.loc.gov). The Folger has special exhibitions, lectures and plays in the Elizabethan Theatre. Use of the reading room is restricted to registered readers, but anyone with a specific project related to the collection is welcome to apply.

The Library of Congress is housed in three buildings along First Street SE, between C and East Capitol Streets. The library has a variety of events scheduled each month – readings, movies, concerts and exhibits. You must register for a reader identification card to access the library’s collection. The registration office is in room LM133 of the Madison Building, at Second Street and Independence Avenue SE.

Parks The Capitol Hill neighborhood contains many parks and public green spaces. These spaces are administered by a variety of government agencies and other organizations: Architect of the Capitol 202-224-6645, www.aoc.gov Administers: Providence Park (south of Folger Park), 2nd & E Streets SE DC Parks and Recreation 202-673-7647, dpr.dc.gov, dpr@dc.gov Administers: Garfield Park – 200 F St. SE National Park Service – Capitol Hill National Capital Parks – East 202-690-5185 www.nps.gov/cahi/index.htm

Administers: Folger Park – 2nd & D Streets SE Lincoln Park – 11th & East Capitol St SE Marion Park – 4th & E Streets SE Stanton Park – 4th & C Streets NE Seward Square – 4th Street & Pennsylvania Ave. SE

Capitol Riverfront BID 1100 New Jersey Ave. SE, Suite 1010 202-465-7093, Capitolriverfront.org Manages: Yards Park – 355 Water St., SE Canal Park – 2nd & M Streets, SE Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development Partnership with Coastal Properties Management – Diamond Teague Park (First St & Potomac Avenues SE) Diamondteague.com Dockmaster 202-595-5166 Partnership with Living Classrooms of the National Capitol Region Kingman and Heritage Islands Park Entrance Lot 6 Robert F. Kennedy Stadium (575 Oklahoma Ave NE) 202-488-0627 ext. 232 www.kingmanisland.org Friends of Parks Friends of Garfield Park www.garfieldparkwashingtondc.org

The group’s mission is to foster improvement and maintenance of Garfield Park (bordered by prominent roads New Jersey Avenue SE, Virginia Avenue SE, Third Street SE and North Carolina Avenue SE). They host monthly park clean-ups and maintain a calendar of events on their website.

Friends of Kingman Park Civic Association (FOKP) www.facebook.com/kingmanparkdc

FOKP meets monthly to foster improvement, maintenance and community issues involving Kingman Park in Northeast DC. To join the FOKP list serv please contact us at fokpcivic@gmail.com or join us on Facebook at https://www. facebook.com/kingmanparkdc. u

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Capitol Hill Parking Scarce and Paved with Your Gold B Y H E AT H E R S C H O E L L

If there’s one thing DC is really,

really good at, it’s profiting off the confusion of parking on our streets – residents and visitors alike. We’ve all been there, squinting up at the sign that tells you if it’s okay to park there now, contradicted by another sign right beneath it.

Is today street cleaning? Does Flag Day count as a holiday? (It does not.) Then there’s the sign by the hydrant that shows how close you can park to it that you know is about 5 feet too close, but there’s no other spot and you’ve been around the block already – two blocks, really, because Independence Ave. is one way, so you had to go all the way to C, and now the ice cream is melting/the pizza is congealing/the toddler is about to pee in her pants. In short, it’s possibly worth the risk!

According to a Sept. 2018 City Paper article, the District made $190 million from traffic tickets in 2017 – that’s from parking tickets as well as speed camera tickets. That money goes into the general fund, which is a lot of paving, tree planting, library cards, and garbage collection (especially when the Federal government is shut down!).

Say you don’t wish to contribute to that fund – how do you park on these streets of gold without getting ticketed? Pay attention to the signs that are the most restrictive. Take photos

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when you know something is messed up, like a broken parking meter (one of my favorite parking scores) or contradicting signs. Make sure you get a good shot of the sign that told you it’s okay to park by the hydrant. The District knows many of the tickets are bogus, which is why it’s so easy to get out of them with a photo and an explanation. Contest tickets at https:// dmv.dc.gov/service/pay-tickets.

Use apps! ParkMobile emails your parking receipt, which is great for fighting a ticket and is actually helpful in keeping you from parking where you can’t, like on the National Mall between 4 and 6 p.m. The newly launched “MyDPW” app will remind you when to move your car for street sweeping, and will tell you when to rake your leaves for collection, so that’s nice.

For your out of town guests (you know, your AirBnB customers) you’ll need a parking pass. If you don’t have one, the parking fairy is sure to visit and leave a $25 ticket under their windshield wiper, and there goes your rating.

Order one online at https://vpp.ddot.dc.gov/ vpp/ and they mail it to you for free.You need to get a new one each calendar year – they expire Dec. 31. Most DC streets are zoned, meaning you have to live in that zone to park there for more than two hours total (and they know if you just moved your car because they mark your tire), but there are some streets that aren’t zoned, so if your guest will

be here for a while, maybe have them park on a non-zoned street.

It’s the Dept. of Public Works that issues parking tickets, not the police (hence the MyDPW app). Sometimes

they need help, so when you see [Maryland] vehicles parked in bike lanes, in crosswalks, and on sidewalks, you might tweet photos to @DCDPW. It’s pretty much your civic duty.

Heather Schoell is a Capitol Hill REALTOR® with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty and can be reached at heathersdc@ gmail.com, at the office at 202-608-1882 x111-175, or by cell at 202-321-0874. u

Parking Regulations Resident Parking Permits 311, dmv.dc.gov/service/residentialparking-permits

The Residential Parking Permit (RPP) program is designed to allow DC DMV-registered private vehicles to be parked without restriction in a designated area around the vehicle’s registered address. An RPP is a permit number on your vehicle registration sticker, which Is placed on the driver’s side of the windshield. Residents of participating blocks and their visitors are eligible for permits that exempt them from the two-hour parking limitation that is effective Monday through Friday. No other vehicle may park longer than two hours without a permit.

RPP stickers are Issued by DMV as part of the registration process or can be requested online at the above link.

Permits are $35 for one year or $25/year for seniors 65+. Applicants without DC vehicle registration must also provide a valid reciprocity permit – proof of residency such as a notarized lease or utility bill. If the vehicle is not owned by the applicant – such as a leased vehicle or company car – then additional documentation, including a letter from the owner granting permission of use, will be required. Commercial vehicles are not eligible for a permit.

The period of enforcement for RPP is generally Mon. to Sat. from 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Residents of individual blocks can request different enforcement hours by petitioning the District Department

of Transportation (DDOT).The process involves getting 51 percent of residents on a block to sign a petition, available online at ddot.dc.gov (one adult signature per household). The ANC must also approve the change.

RPP-holding residents who live on metered streets are exempt from meter fees except along commercial corridors such as Barracks Row. In the neighborhoods south of Pennsylvania Avenue between Ninth Street SE and Ninth Street SW and north of the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge, metered parking is more expensive when the demand is higher, i.e., the four hours around a stadium event. In this same zone, some areas have red and white signs along one side of the street where only residents and their visitors can park, while the opposite side of the street allows the standard two-hour parking for non-residents as indicated by the green and white signs.

Parking Pass, Visitor vpp.ddot.dc.gov, 202-671-2700

The Visitor Parking Pass (VPP) program allows residents to apply for an annual parking pass. The pass allows guests to park for more than two hours on RPP-zoned blocks. The passes are issued by DDOT and are valid for the calendar year. Application can be made in a closed period of time, usually beginning in late October; check the website for 2020 application dates. One per household is free to eligible residents.

It is valid only during RPP enforcement hours and in the same RPP zone and Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) as the home. Residents on commercial blocks such as Barracks Row are not eligible for VPP. Apply online at vpp. ddot.dc.gov/vpp/.

Visitors Parking (15-day) First District MPD Substation 500 E St. SE, 202-698-0068 mpdc.dc.gov/page/parking-permitsvisitor-parking-permits

Visitor Parking Permits are issued

by Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). Residents can obtain a temporary parking permit for visitors from police station and substations.These free permits are good for up to 15 days and are renewable once.

From DDOT, residents can obtain a temporary permit for repair or contract workers, so that they may park during the day. A doctor’s notice is required to obtain a permit for visiting nurses. Visit ddot.dc.gov/service/short-term-parkingpermits Babysitters and other household employees are considered commuters and are not eligible for temporary permits.

Residents who live around the stadium (south of Pennsylvania Avenue, between Ninth Street SE and Ninth Street SW) receive a visitor’s pass in the mail, which allows their guests to park on the street during the residential parking permit enforcement hours, including during stadium events.

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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.

But, why?

B Y C AT H E R I N E P L U M E

It’s a mantra that I first heard as

a little girl, and it stuck with me - guiding my purchasing, career choices, and my volunteering over my lifetime. Reduce,

Reuse, Recycle is a part of my contract with the earth while I live on this planet.

I also “tend” to my waste because I’m a proud DC resident. I am the DC

Cathy Plume demonstrates the utility of the ubiquitous city residential recycling cans.

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Recycler and I tweet and blog about ways to reduce waste and green DC all the time. I love this beautiful city that is so much more than our nation’s capital.

But the District still lags behind cities of similar size when it comes to waste diversion and recycling. I want to improve DC’s record. And, frankly, I’m paying for these services, so I may as well take advantage of them.

And, then, beyond my commitment to the planet and DC, I feel a commitment to my community to “tend” to my waste appropriately. It’s a part of being a good citizen and being a part of a vibrant – and densely populated - urban community.

But despite a plethora of DC services designed to dispose of waste appropriately, it’s not always easy. There are plenty of naysayers out there. The most common comments I hear are: • “There’s no such thing as recycling in DC. They put the garbage and recycling in the same truck.” DC’s Department of Public Works (DPW) is responsible for waste and recycling collection for all residential buildings of up to three units.The same trucks are used for both services, but on any given day, a truck is on a recycling collection or a trash collection route.

Recycling and trash aren’t put in the same truck. And, if you’re confused about what is and isn’t recyclable in DC, check out the recycling rules that follow or download the “What Goes Where?” app on https://zerowaste. dc.gov/.

• “I don’t have time to do it.”Tending to your waste is easy if you put systems in place to manage it. Organize your waste just like you organize your kitchen – with a set-aside place for

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trash, recyclables, plastic bags, e-waste, hazardous waste, and compost.

“Composting attracts rats.” Composting, done correctly, can mitigate rat problems. It baffles me that people think that the common practice of co-mingling food waste and trash doesn’t attract vermin while somehow separating out food waste could lead to a rat infestation. Composting food scraps correctly, cover-

Virginia where some of DC’s waste ends up was l ikely caused by improperly discarded batteries, the fire spewed noxious fumes into the community and shut the factory down for almost a year.

And, perhaps the most common comment I hear: • “Your efforts don’t make a drop of difference compared to the waste challenges we face.” Sadly, it is true. But, I’ll continue to try to reduce my

I’ll continue to reduce, reuse, and recycle because I think it’s a small price to pay this planet for letting me spend this time on it.

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ing them with “browns” (dried leaves, newspaper, or sawdust) can hide the smell of food scraps (much better than letting it roast in a plastic bag full of other garbage) while converting it into fertile and organic soil. Furthermore, when food scraps and waste end up in the landfill, they create methane – a greenhouse gas that is 30 times more potent and carbon dioxide. Compost it!

“It’s hard to get to Fort Totten. I just throw my ewaste and hazardous waste in the trash.” Disposing of e-waste and hazardous waste incorrectly contaminates other waste. It’s bad for the earth and it’s bad for people. A February 2017 fire at the Covanta incinerator in Lorton,

purchases and buy used goods when I can. I’ll continue to recycle, rake my leaves, and compost my food scraps. I’ll tell my neighbors when I’m going to Fort Totten and that I’ll take their stuff, too – hoping they’ll return the favor sometime. I’ll put my Christmas tree out in my tree box - with all the ornaments and lights removed, knowing that it will be converted into rich compost. I’ll continue to reduce, reuse, and recycle because I think it’s a small price to pay this planet for letting me spend this time on it. I consider it my rent to the Earth. Tending to my waste is one thing I can do to make it a better place. How about you? u

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Alley Cleaning

DPW cleans alleys on a rotating basis – in Ward 6 approximately every six weeks between March and October –but alleys reported by residents or identified by DPW as dirty receive priority. ResiDPW’s Joshua Singer provides a quick training on community composting at the Virginia Avenue Community Garden. Photo: dents and business Cathy Plume owners must assist by keeping alleys TRASH, RECYCLING, clean; picking up loose trash and litter; controlling weeds AND COMPOSTING by cutting overgrowth; and preventing Abandoned vehicles, Alley Cleaning, tree limbs from hanging over the alley.

Bulk Trash, Garbage Cans, Holiday Tree If your alley was missed, you can call the Collection, Illegal Dumping, Rats DC Call Center for a special clean-up, or submit a clean-up request online. Special 311 requests are investigated within three days dpw.dc.gov/service/trash-collection, dpw. and resolved within seven to 28 days. Call dc.gov/service/recycling-collection 311, 202-737-4404, dpw.dc.gov.

City cleaning services are provided through the Department of Public Works (DPW). Call the citywide call center to report a problem site that needs to be cleaned, or trash that has been illegally dumped.

Abandoned or Dangerous Vehicles To be considered abandoned, a vehicle must have been stored on public space for more than 48 hours or on private property for more than 30 days and also exhibit two of the following characteristics: extensive damage (wrecked, burned); inoperable (no engine, missing tires); or a lack of valid tags or a valid registration sticker.

To report an abandoned or dangerous vehicle, call the DC Citywide Call Center at 311 or Parking Enforcement Management Administration (PEMA) at 202-541-6083 24 hours a day, seven days a week; or submit an online service request at dpw.dc.gov/service/removal-

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Bulk Trash Collection dpw.dc.gov/service/bulk-trash-collection

DPW provides bulk collection by appointment to District households with three or fewer dwelling units. A maximum of seven items can be picked up at one time from the place where regular trash is collected after 6:30 p.m. the day before and no later than 6 a.m. the day of scheduled pick up; subsequent pickups must be scheduled for additional items.

Call 311 or visit www.311.dc.gov to schedule an appointment.

Composting – Food Waste and Yard Waste The DC Department of Parks and Recreation now offers composting (food waste + yard waste) at over 50 Community/School garden sites around the District. You’ll need to take a short class to qualify to participate in this program.

dpr.dc.gov/page/community-compostcooperative-network DPW currently offers weekly and year-round food scrap drop-off weekly year-round at 3 sites (Eastern Market, Dupont Circle, and Columbia Heights while food scrap drop-offs operate in every Ward during the growing season. dpw.dc.gov/foodwastedropoff Garbage Cans/Recycling Cans The city issues trash and recycling cans where the Department of Public Works (DPW) collects trash, usually in buildings with three units or less. Free cans are issued to new residents or those with containers damaged beyond repair. Call the Mayor’s Call Center, place an order and the District will deliver the cans to your home, free of charge, within a week.

Call 311 or visit dpw.dc.gov.

DPW will replace and repair lids, bars and wheels on trash cans with serial numbers beginning inW# or recycling cans beginning with R# free of charge. Request repairs by calling 311 or 202-737-4404.

Hazardous Waste Electronic Equipment Recycling and Document Shredding dpw.dc.gov/service/household-hazardous-waste-e-cycling-document-shredding

Ft. Totten Transfer Station 4900 John F. McCormack Dr. NE

Hazardous Household Waste (HHW) is leftover household products that are poisonous or can cause a fire; harm DPW workers; eat away at materials; destroy tissue on contact; explode or release fumes when exposed to air, water or chemicals. E-cycling unwanted computers, televisions, VCRs, stereos, copiers and fax machines helps prevent substances such as lead and mercury from leaking into the environment.

HHW and E-cycling materials are accepted Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Ft. Totten Transfer Station.

From 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the Thurs-

day preceding the first Saturday of the month there is an additional HHW and E-cycling drop off period.

On the first Saturday of each month, personal documents are also accepted for shredding. Visit the website above for a list of acceptable materials and a detailed schedule.

Holiday Tree Collection The city collects holiday trees (stripped of ornaments and decorations, and unbagged) from residences serviced

by DPW, usually single-family homes and apartments or condo buildings with three or fewer units. Trees are collected for a period of two to three weeks starting in the second week of January. Trees must be placed where trash and recycling are collected on your regularly scheduled pick up days. Residents may also bring trees and greenery to the District transfer station. Trees will no longer be collected from tree boxes unless that is where trash and recycling are always collected by DPW. Illegal Dumping dpw.dc.gov/service/ illegal-dumping-investigation 311, 202-645-7190

Illegal dumping encompasses more than just the obvious case of someone depositing an old mattress in an alley at night. Trash or piles of debris not in proper containers or points of collection, set out in unsanitary manner, or an a vacant lot or public property are cases of illegal dumping. Fines for illegal dumping can be as high as $5,000 for the first offense. DPW also offers rewards of up to $500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of an illegal dumper. Call 311 to report and provide: the location of the dumping; make, model and tag number of vehicles involved; time and date of dumping; nature of materials dumped. After an investigation, the team will make arrangements for clean-up.

Leaves

The city vacuums leaves from each street twice between November and January. Cleanup is based on the schedule included in a city Leaf Collection Map, distributed to each District household during the fall of each year. Leaves must be raked to the curb by Sunday of the collection week. Bag or rake leaves into a pile in the tree box space or at the curb if there Is no tree box Leaves from the rear of the property must be placed wherever trash and recyclables are collected. Pickup is limited to seven bags per address.

Do not pile leaves in the street, do not block gutters or storm drains and do not park on leaf piles. Contact the DC Call Center if leaves have been missed or a special circumstance requires assistance.

DPW investigates all complaints within three days and guarantees resolution within two weeks. Call 311 or visit dpw.dc.gov for more info or to sign up for a leaf collection reminder.

DPW also collects up to five bags per week of yard waste (bagged leaves, grass clippings, weeds, bulbs, uprooted plants or branches tied into 4-foot lengths). Tree limbs, stumps, dirt, stones, concrete and broken flower pots will not be collected.

Collection is from residences that also receive trash and recycling collection.

Trash will be prioritized over yard waste.

Rats doh.dc.gov, Rat.riddance@dc.gov 311, 202-535-1954

Rodents are a fact of urban life. If you see rats anywhere around your home, contact the Animal Services Rodent and Animal Control call center immediately for assistance at 202-535-1954. The Department of Health (DOH) food protection program will initiate enforcement at food establishments if needed. DOH abatement efforts utilize registered products to bait rodents in outdoor burrows on public property. DOH also will bait rodents on private property. Improperly stored or maintained dumpsters can result in a fine of up to $500.

To discourage rodents, store garbage in metal or heavy plastic containers with tight lids. Place trash outside shortly before pickup, and don’t leave plastic garbage bags out overnight. Don’t leave extra pet food out; store it in a secure container. Sweep up food remains, litter, and trash inside and outside your home. Inspect your basement and house for cracks and holes, and seal them with mortar.

Recycling Zerowaste.dc.gov

The Department of Public Works (DPW) provides recycling services for residents of DC whose trash is also collected by the department. Residents are issued a recycling container, and recycling pickups coincide with residential trash collections. In twice-weekly trash collection neighborhoods, recycling is collected on either the first or second collection day. Visit collectionday.dcgis.dc.gov for your street’s recycling schedule. Call the Mayor’s Call Center at 311 or the recycling hotline at 202-645-8245 if you need an additional or replacement cart or bin.

Visit DPW’s website or zerowaste. dc.gov for a complete listing of recycling “dos and don’ts” and a “What Goes Where” app that helps demystify what can and cannot be recycled..” Recycle glass, plastic, and metal food and beverage containers; rinse containers; you do not have to remove lids; all material must be clean. Call 202-645-8245 (the recycling hotline), or visit zerowaste. dc.gov to find collection days, request bins, report missed collections or request bulk trash pick-up (for furniture, mattresses or other large Items; see below).

Catherine Plume is a lifelong environmentalist, a writer, and blogger for the DC Recycler: www.DCRecycler.blogspot.com;Twitter: @ DC_Recycler. She is also a Board Member and theVice Chair of the DC Chapter of the Sierra Club, however, perspectives expressed are her own. u FAGON GUIDE 2019

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Staying Safe

BY ELIZABETH O’GOREK

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is a close-knit village located in a major metropolitan area where crime is an element of life as it is in most places.

Fortunately, Capitol Hill is protected by the dedicated officers of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) and the US Capitol Police. Responsibility for policing Capitol Hill is shared between MPD’s First and Fifth Districts. The US Capitol Police handle security on the grounds of the US Capitol.

Residents are encouraged to attend local police meetings and get to know their neighborhood officers. Contact information is available on the MPD webpage. Officers want to hear from residents and are interested in developing relationships built on communication to assist in crime-fighting efforts.

Report Suspicious Activity Community members are the eyes and ears of the MPD. Prompt and detailed reporting of suspicious activities helps prevent crime. If a citizen sees suspicious activity, or any activity that seems out of the ordinary, immediately call 911.

When reporting suspicious activity, give an accurate description. Here are some things to include: • Brief description of the activity; • Date, time and location of the activity; • Physical identifiers of anyone you observed; • Descriptions of vehicles; • Information about where people involved in suspicious activities may have gone; • Your name and contact information; • A photo or video, if you can safely take one. DO NOT put yourself in harm’s way to obtain a photograph.

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First District Commander Morgan Kane and Councilmember Charles Allen (Ward 6-D) at the 2018 Capitol Hill July 4th Parade. Photo: Liz O’Gorek

Solvers Tip Line at 1-800-673-2777 or message the Text Tip Line at 50411.

Text to 911 The Text to 911 program was announced in June 2017. Residents can use textcapable mobile phones, with location services enabled, to request assistance.

Residents should use voice-calling to 911 where appropriate. The system is well-suited to handle cases where the caller has difficulty hearing or speaking, or where a phone call might put the caller in additional danger.

Situations suited for Text to 911 include: • Situations where a person is the victim of a crime and the perpetrator is still in the area, such as an assault, robbery, or a domestic violence incident.

• When people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who have a speech dis-

ability need to reach 911.

Be Aware of Your Surroundings There has been an increase in theft from autos this year. Many of these crimes occur as residents travel to and from public transportation hubs or when people leave items out in the open in a parked car.

When victims are robbed on the street, the target is frequently personal electronics and cash. Here are some commonsense steps that can be taken to reduce the risk of robbery: • Pay attention to your surroundings, particularly to passersby. Walk purposefully and with confidence.

• DO NOT walk and text as this prevents situational awareness • If you must have a conversation on your phone, use ear pieces and maintain your awareness of activities around occurring around you

Police Contact Information: First District Station 101 M St. SW 202-698-0555

First District Substation 1-D-1 500 E St. SE 202-698-0068

Fifth District Station 1805 Bladensburg Rd NE 202-698-0150

US Capitol Police 202-224-1677

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Talking on a cell phone, texting or listening to music can blind you to nearby threats.

• Walk in groups in well-lighted areas.

Avoid alleys where possible.

• Do not display your personal electronics such as cell phones or tablets.

• Make sure to enable your phone’s tracking system as well as know your login and password to track your phone in the case of loss or theft.

• Do not use ATMs located in remote areas.

• Make sure to grasp any backpack or handbag with your hand at all times.

• Always lock your car and shut all windows.

• Never leave anything of value visible in your car.

Most importantly, trust your gut instincts. If you feel uncomfortable in a situation, there is usually a good reason. If something feels awry, don’t hesitate to call 911. If you see something, say something.

Secure Your Home When citizens head to work, criminals head to residential neighborhoods. It is important to secure homes against burglaries. Here are some commonsense tips: • Ensure your home is secured-lock all doors and windows • Close blinds, shades and curtains • Make sure all doors have well-installed dead bolt locks.

• Secure sliding doors with a dowel or broom stick on their inside track.

• Lock double-hung windows with key locks.

• Do not hide keys on the outside of your home.

• Install bright exterior lighting.

• Install security cameras outside and alert police if you have footage of a crime on your street. Rebates are available through the Private Security Camera Incentive Program.

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as@dc.gov or (202) 727-5124 for more information.

• Install bars on lower windows, and do not leave items in view from windows.

• Consider a steel door and frame.

• Contact the First or Fifth District for a free security survey of your home.

• Get to know your immediate neighbors.

Crime reports can be filed by citizens online at mpdc.dc.gov/service/file-policereport-online or by calling 911.

Know Your Neighborhood The MPD provides daily crime information through the First and Fifth District Yahoo Listservs: • groups.yahoo.com/neo/ groups/MPD-1D/info • groups.yahoo.com/neo/ groups/MPD-5D/info You can subscribe to the Hill Rag mailing list to receive daily reports on local crime. The Hill Rag’s Daily Blotter often has details that the police listservs do not.

Citizens can also follow the MPD on Twitter @DCPoliceDept. General public safety alerts are available by following @ DC_HSEMA.

Crime Cards Information on District crime is also available through the DC Crime Card app. Users can search by crime type, weapon, date and location. The app displays result in maps, charts and tables showing for instance, where the crimes took place in the selected area, or change over time. Alternatively, the data set can be downloaded. You can use the crime cards at dcatlas.dcgis.dc.gov/crimecards/

Police Service Areas (PSA) To help facilitate the partnership between the police and the public, the First and Fifth Districts are subdivided into several Police Service Areas (PSAs) and three Sector Police regions. You can find out what PSA you live in by searching your

address at http://geospatial.dcgis.dc.gov/ PSAFinder/ Monthly PSA meetings conducted in a local venue provide a forum for residents to bring criminal activity and quality of life issues to MPD’s attention and learn what actions are already in place to prevent and reduce crime in the community. This is face-to-face time where you can discuss issues of concern and get to know the police officers assigned to patrol within the PSA. It’s also a great place to meet your neighbors.The schedule for PSA meetings is available at www.mpdc.gov.

While PSAs function at the neighborhood level, the Citizens Advisory Council (CAC) represents the entire police district. The role of a CAC is to advise a district commander on policing and neighborhood issues that impact crime and the quality of life within a community. The schedule for CAC is available at www.mpdc.gov.

Police Boundary Realignment A realignment of police boundaries, took effect in January 2019. Such re-organization takes place periodically to ensure MPD resources are effectively dispersed throughout DC. The re-districting takes into account population growth, both real and projected; economic development; community needs; availability of police resources; officer safety and efficient delivery of police services. The last redistricting took place in 2012.

The most significant change on the Hill affects the northern tip of the First District (roughly the area north of I Street NE and south of M Street and Florida Avenue NE, between North Capitol Street and Tenth Street NE). That area was moved from the jurisdiction of the First District to the Fifth District, into PSA 501.

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Volunteering On Capitol Hill

BY ELIZABETH O’GOREK

Capitol Hill has a lot to

offer residents, and in turn residents have a lot to give back as volunteers to the organizations working to serve the people, places and institutions within and around the community.

If you are interested in volunteering, the Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital holds an Annual Volunteer Fair for nonprofits active in Capitol Hill each April. Last year about 40 nonprofits participated in the fair, and 400 community members attended. The next fair will be held at the Hill Center (921 Pennsylvania Ave SE) on Saturday, April 27, 2019 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – it will be festive, with food and entertainment.

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of Serve DC (serve.dc.gov/) lists opportunities throughout the District.

Many organizations need volunteers with special skills in areas such as information technology, law, accounting and social media. If you have an interest, it’s worth reaching out to any one of the partners listed in the Community Resources section of the Fagon Guide to see if you can help them meet their goals. Below, find a list of some opportunities with organizations working or based on Capitol Hill.

The Anacostia Riverkeeper advocates to protect the Anacostia River, and seeks volunteers to work on the river and in the office. Contact them at riverkeeper@ anacostiariverkeeper.org Earth Conservation Corps was established in 1992 to restore the then obscenely polluted Anacostia River. The Corps plants trees, restores wetlands, monitors trash traps, water quality and Live Eagle & Osprey camera. Volunteer through the website or call 202-479-4505.

Anacostia

Animal & People Welfare

2018 is the Year of the Anacostia. Several organizations help keep the river clean, work on environmental education, stewardship and recreation. The Anacostia Watershed Society (anacostiaws.org) needs volunteers to restore wetlands, plant native foliage and help with projects.

City Dog Rescue & City Kitties is a foster-based rescue mission to save the lives of dogs and cats.They have volunteer opportunities for profile writers, dog adoption event coordinators, and foster families to keep the dogs and cats before they go to their forever homes. There are

also ways kids can help! Email info@citydogsrescuedc.org for more info.

Capitol Hill Group Ministry: Their Homeless Assistance Response Team (HART) is looking for volunteers to hand out food, drinks, and other items to those who are homeless. Another opportunity to volunteer is by preparing meals at Shirley’s Place Hospitality Center. www.chgm.net

Annual Events Several events are organized each year in Capitol Hill, including the Barracks Row Festival, Hill-O-Ween Festival and the annual Literary Hill Book Fest (literaryhillbookfest.org). This is a great way to give back to the community with a shortterm, (often only one day!) commitment.

Greater DC Diaper Bank: Volunteers (including children) can help package and load diapers at the non-profit’s Silver Spring warehouse.They can also serve as partners, providing a spot in their home or business to collect diapers or hygiene and food items such as baby wipes and formula for the Baby Pantry. Finally, volunteers can hold monthly gatherings at which attendees socialize and also bring feminine hygiene products (pads are preferred) for The Monthly program, which provides mothers with these expensive but necessary products.

Hunger Issues Several programs help those confronted with hunger, (see

Capitol Hill Group Ministry above). But in addition, DC Central Kitchen offers plenty of opportunities to prepare meals for disadvantaged groups and Food for All DC provides food to low income home-bound residents, requiring volunteers (bonus if they have cars) to package and deliver food every Saturday starting at 9 a.m. Contact them at graeme@foodforalldc.org.

Mentoring and Tutoring Several programs in Capitol Hill provide mentoring and tutoring opportunities for youth. Commit to one night a week for a year tutoring a child aged 5 to 15 at Jan’s Tutoring House (apply online at janstutoringhouse.org). Little Lights offers Homework Club from 3:30-6, four days a week. It is located at 7th and I St. SE and tutors kids from local public housing (www.

LittleLights.org). Serve Your City DC also seeks volunteers and mentors to provide opportunities and experiences to at-risk youth in the District.

Get involved through their website at serveyourcitydc.org.

BECOME A FLOC VOLUNTEER! FLOC offers multiple programs and volunteering times to fit your schedule. Nearly half of DC students perform below grade level in reading and math.YOU can change that by becoming a tutor! As a part of the Neighborhood Tutoring Program, you’ll work one-on-one with a specific student each week and you don’t need any experience.

To volunteer, please contact Recruitment and Outreach at RandO@floc.org or 202-349-3512 1301 Penn Ave SE, WDC 20003 | (202) 462-8686

Seniors About 85% percent of the services delivered to seniors

by Capitol Hill Village are provided by volunteers, including a range of services from driving, to medical advocacy, to changing lightbulbs.

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The Capitol Hill Village holds a festive fundraising gala each March that is highlighted by a Silent Auction and sign-ups for Salon Dinners where interesting and notable experts speak.

Community Resources

BEAUTIFICATION/ ENVIRONMENT Anacostia Community Boathouse Association (ACBA) 1900 M St. SE anacostiaboathouse.org

Dedicated to safe and environmentally responsible recreation on the Anacostia River, this thriving rowing and paddle sport center holds free Learnto-Row and Learn-to-Paddle clinics as well as competitive and recreational programs for all ages and abilities.

Anacostia Riverkeeper 515 M St. SE, Ste. 218 202-863-0158 anacostiariverkeeper.org info@anacostiariverkeeper.org

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Anacostia Riverkeeper works to restore the Anacostia River and create opportunities for the community to connect to it. Volunteer, donate, report pollution, try catch-and-release fishing at DiamondTeague Park, and explore the river on a free River Explorer Boat Tour.

Capitol Hill Garden Club capitolhillgardenclub.org

Brings together people interested in gardening, landscaping and the environment.

Members can enjoy lectures, demonstrations, workshops and tours, undertake community projects and contribute to garden and beautification projects in our neighborhood. The club donates spring flowering bulbs

to groups and individuals for planting in public areas on Capitol Hill. Meetings are held monthly at Northeast Library.

See the calendar for events and an application to join.

Casey Trees 3030 12th St. NE 202-833-4010, caseytrees.org

A citywide urban forestry nonprofit established in 2002, Casey Trees restores, enhances and protects DC’s the tree canopy. They engage thousands of volunteers of all ages in planting trees, conducting citizen science, providing care to trees and more. Visit caseytrees. org/events to sign up to volunteer and register for free workshops.

Clean Capitol Hill cleancaphill@gmail.com

A grassroots community group that organizes Hill East litter patrols the first Saturday morning of every month. At each of five locations they fan out and spend an hour picking up street trash.

Bags and gloves are provided, courtesy of Frager’s Hardware. If you’d like to become a volunteer or a sponsor, or start a cleanup in your neighborhood, email cleancaphill@gmail.com.

Earth Conservation Corps 1520 First St. SE 202-479-4505, earthconservationcorps.org

This organization trains neighborhood youth skills to reclaim the river, providing them with the leadership skills and environmental education to set them on a path to a career in nature or science.

The organization also serves as a conservation incubator, fostering more than six non-profit organizations on the Anacostia.

Friends of the National Arboretum (FONA) 3501 New York Ave. NE 202-544-8733, fona.org

FONA is a nonprofit organization established to enhance support for the US National Arboretum. They focus on

environmental preservation, plant research, preservation of urban green space, education and community outreach. Programs include the Washington Youth Garden, annual Garden Fair & Plant Sale, Dinner Under the Stars, and a two 5K fun runs in the spring and fall.To volunteer or to learn more, please complete the form found on their website or call 202-544-8733 Trees for Capitol Hill (TFCH) treesforcapitolhill.org mark@treesforcapitolhill.org

TFCH is dedicated to restoring the tree canopy of the Capitol Hill neighborhood. Volunteers work to help renew, restore and refresh the diversity of trees that make Capitol Hill so pleasantly green.

TFCH organizes a day of tree planting each year, typically the Saturday before Thanksgiving, and works closely with the DC Department of Urban Forestry for permitting and with neighbors for proper site selection.

BUSINESS & MERCHANT GROUPS Barracks Row Main Street 731 Eighth St. SE, 2nd fl.

202-544-3188, barracksrow.org

BRMS works to preserve and enhance Capitol Hill’s historic Eighth Street SE commercial corridor and to support its business community. It organizes festivals, a culinary crawl, promotions and celebrations throughout the year for merchants and residents of the area.

CHAMPS PO Box 15486 Wash., DC 20003 capitolhill.org champs@capitolhill.org

As a local Chamber of Commerce, the Capitol Hill Association of Merchants and Professionals (CHAMPS) is a dynamic organization of business and community leaders dedicated to a strong economic environment for the Capitol Hill neighborhood. CHAMPS advocates, connects, and promotes Capitol Hill businesses.

Capitol Hill Business Improvement District (BID) 202-842-3333 1451 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Unit 1 www.capitolhillbid.org

The Capitol Hill BID is funded through an assessment on commercial property owners who are dedicated to keeping Capitol Hill a clean and safe place to live, work and conduct business, while remaining a national and cultural tourist destination. The BID provides services that augment, not replace, services that the DC government provides. These include security, street cleaning, maintenance and graffiti removal; streetscape improvements, marketing and promotional services; as well as community outreach.

Capitol Riverfront BID 1100 New Jersey Ave. SE, Suite 1010 202-465-7093 www.capitolriverfront.org

The Capitol Riverfront Business Improvement District (BID) provides services that assist in creating a neighborhood that is clean, safe, accessible, unique, friendly, and vibrant.The BID actively collaborates and forms partnerships to support the development of the Capitol Riverfront neighborhood as a new downtown on the banks of the Anacostia River.

Eastern Market Community Advisory Committee (EMCAC) 202-698-5253, easternmarket-dc.org

EMCAC is an advisory group that represents the entire Eastern Market community, consisting of representatives from community organizations, ANC’s, DC elected officials, vendors, merchants and professionals that do business on Capitol Hill.

Eastern Market Main Street (EMMS) 700 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, 2nd Floor easternmarketmainstreet.org info@easternmarketmainstreet.org

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academic support and encouragement with volunteer mentors. Their mission is to provide educational and enrichment activities for inner city DC school-age children and youth, best accomplished through one-on-one mentoring and tutoring. Camp Cool is the summer program for kids aged 4.5 to 13. To learn more or to volunteer, email twoods@ janstutoringhouse.org Little Lights Urban Ministries 760 Seventh St. SE 202-548-4021 www.littlelights.org

Little Lights is a non-profit Christian ministry organization dedicated to helping underVolunteer Capitol Hill is hosted by Hill Center each April. This is a great opportunity to learn about volunserved kids, teens, adults and teer opportunites in the neighborhood. Photo: Monica Serveites families on Capitol Hill and Southeast Washington, DC. ment, supports small businesses and three distinct areas in the 500 acres south With the help of more than fosters a vibrant, neighborhood servof the National Mall: Federal Center 500 volunteers annually, Little Lights ing corridor through public and private South, housing 26 federal headquarters; provides tutoring, mentoring and healthy space improvements, capacity-building the Southwest neighborhood, centered meals for kids; internships for teens and resources for small businesses, and events around the Waterfront Metrorail Station; young adults; job search assistance and and campaigns. and the transformational District Wharf job training for adults; and parenting development, located on the waterfront. classes, resources and diapers for families.

H Street Main Street (HSMS) They also manage a landscaping social 729 Tenth St. NE CHILDREN & YOUTH enterprise the Clean Green Team which 202-543-0161, hstreet.org does hundreds of jobs annually on the For Love of Children (FLOC) The main goal of HSMS is to supHill. Visit the website to see how you 1301 Pennsylvania Ave. SE port lasting, comprehensive revitalization can volunteer.

202-462-8686, floc.org in one of DC’s most historic neighborProvides educational services behoods. The annual H Street Festival is a RealTalk DC yond the classroom to help students widely anticipated and enjoyable event.

651 Pennsylvania Ave. SE succeed from first grade through college A streetcar provides service between the 202-543-9355, whitman-walker.org and career. 300 volunteers helped 600 Gallery Place/Chinatown metro and the RealTalk DC is the main youth students last year in the Neighborhood Minnesota Avenue metro. program of Whitman Walker, connecting Tutoring Program, Scholars Program youth 13-24 to free health resources, offor grades 6-12 and the Outdoor EducaSouthwest BID fering inclusive sexual education, HIV/ tion Center where students experience 420 Fourth St. SW STI and pregnancy testing. Youth Serkayaking, rock climbing, swimming at 202-618-3515, swbid.org vices are about education, prevention and 10-day camp expereinces.

The Southwest Business Improvehelping youth understand health needs. ment District (SWBID) works on cleanRegular game, trivia and movie nights.

Jan’s Tutoring House liness, public infrastructure, beautificaNo appointment needed. Open 11 a.m.

1529 Pennsylvania Ave. SE tion and programing throughout the 202-547-1345, janstutoringhouse.org to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday (except 6 neighborhood. The BID weaves together Pairs DC-area children in need of p.m. second Friday of month).

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Sasha Bruce Youthwork (SBY) Sasha Bruce House 202-546-4900 Emergency House: 202-675-9340 741 Eighth St. SE, www.sashabruce.org

SBY is one of the largest and most experienced providers of services to youth in Washington, DC. SBY helps young people find safe homes, achieve and maintain good general and mental health, create and strengthen supportive and stable families, explore opportunities in education and careers and become tomorrow’s leaders.

The Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League (SMYAL) 410 Seventh St. SE 202-546-5940, smyal.org

SMYAL supports lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.Through youth leadership, SMYAL creates opportunities for LGBTQ youth to build self-confidence, develop critical life skills and engage their peers and community through service as well as safer sex outreach. For more information, email supporterinfo@smyal.org

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Capitol Hill Community Foundation (CHCF) 419 East Capitol St. SE 202-544-1845 www.chcfdc.org

CHCF draws on the generosity and idealism of the neighborhood to help build a stronger and more caring community, where every resident can share in a better future. An all-volunteer organization, the CHCF supports activities, projects and organizations that enrich the lives of residents and celebrate the history of the Capitol Hill community.

Funded entirely by annual donations from Capitol Hill residents and businesses, the Foundation proudly directs every dollar contributed to grants, more than $7 million since it was founded in 1989. CHCF has launched some major

initiatives, including a thriving neighborhood history project, an awards program honoring individuals for distinguished service to the community and A Literary Feast, a series of literary-themed dinners that raises money for school initiatives.

CHCF works with community partners in times of crisis. After the 2007 fire at Eastern Market, CHCF distributed nearly $500,000 in donations to merchants. Last year, CHCF partnered with other community members and organizations to raise more than $333,000 to help the residents impacted by the Arthur Capper Senior Fire.

HEALTH CARE Capital Breast Care Center (CBCC) 1000 New Jersey Ave. SE 202-784-2720 capitalbreastcare.georgetown.edu cbcc@georgetown.edu

The CBCC provides breast cancer screening services to women of the DC metropolitan area – regardless of the ability to pay – through patient navigation and guidance, clinical services such as exams and screening, community education workshops and research. CBCC relies on volunteers to help promote the health and wellness of DC women.

Depending on the type of help you would like to offer, volunteers can work onsite or off-site, during regular office hours or on evenings or weekends.

Capitol Hill Pregnancy Center (CHPC) 713 Maryland Ave. NE 202-546-1018 capitolhillpregnancycenter.org

The center provides free pregnancy tests and information on parenting, adoption, abortion and birth control with medical needs referrals. The center also offers prenatal and parenting classes; holds parenting support meetings; and provides maternity clothes, baby clothes and equipment to those who need them.

Donations of new or gently used infant

and child items are always appreciated.

CHPC offers many volunteer opportunities, from counselling and mentoring patients one-on-one and fundraising to sponsoring a baby shower or diaper drive, general office work and data entry.

To sign up and find out more about the opportunities on offer, contact CHPC at 202-546-1018.

LIBRARY SUPPORT GROUPS See page 48

NEIGHBORHOOD GROUPS Eastern Market Metro Community Association (EMMCA) EMMCA promotes the civic interests and quality of life for residents who live near the Eastern Market Metro. This includes preserving the historic and aesthetic value of property, as well as presenting the views of EMMCA’s membership to government, public, private and other organizations. To subscribe to EMMCA MATTERS, send an email to marcihilt@ aol.com Friends of Kingman Park Civic Association (FOKP) facebook.com/kingmanparkdc

FOKP meets monthly to advocate for and serve the Kingman Park neighborhood in northeast DC. To join the FOKP list serv please contact us at fokpcivic@gmail. com or join us on Facebook at https:// www.facebook.com/kingmanparkdc Near SE/SW Community Benefits Coordinating Council (CBCC) 400 I St. SW www.seswcbcc.org info@seswcbcc.org

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1976. CHRS, formed as a non-profit group, is now the largest civic association on Capitol Hill, and one of the largest in DC. CHRS continues to play a key role in maintaining the integrity, history and appeal of the neighborhood that has been a diverse community for more than 200 years.

CHRS provides guidance on historic preservation, zoning, large scale urban planning, traffic patterns, and environmental concerns. CHRS sponsors the annual Capitol Hill House and Garden Tour every Mother’s Day weekend and offers free lectures on topics in home restoration and repair.

Their website includes a calendar of public events, Marines stationed on Barracks Row serve a special dinner to former residents of Arthur Capper Senior Resiplus posts on education, dences at 5th and K Streets SE. When their building caught fire and was destroyed in September, marines crimes, transportation, defrom the nearby barracks rushed in to help the elderly residents to safety. velopment, zoning and the environment - highlighting tion, youth, SW history, SW waterfront issues and providing advice North Lincoln Park Neighborhood planning, transportation, parks & recreon how you can help in the community.

Association (NLPNA) ation and workforce development. SWNA 202-543-3512 Congressional Cemetery hosts monthly community forums on the chrs.org/north-lincoln-park-neighborhoodAssociation fourth Monday (except in July, August association, elizabeth_knits@yahoo.com 1801 E St. SE and December) at 7:00 pm to discuss Sponsors youth activities, neighbor202-543-0539 topics of interest and concern to the hood beautification projects and communicongressionalcemetery.org community-at-large. ty-building activities.The Buzz newsletter, Established in 1807, the 35-acre which informs residents of important hapWashington Parish Burial Ground quickly PRESERVATION, HISTORY penings in the neighborhood, is delivered became the preferred resting place for & DEVELOPMENT door-to-door and in brochure boxes. The nearly 70,000 members of Capitol Hill Buzz is also available at chrs.org/northCapitol Hill Restoration Society families. Now the oldest national cemetery lincoln-park-neighborhood-association (CHRS) in the United States, The Association for 420 Tenth St. SE the Preservation of Historic CongresSouthwest Neighborhood Assembly 202-543-0425, www.chrs.org sional Cemetery maintains and operates P.O. Box 70131 Washington, DC 20024 CHRS was founded more than 60 the cemetery, relying on hundreds of 202-320-4414 years ago to promote, preserve, and envolunteers and generous donors to preswdc.org, thesouthwester.com hance the historic neighborhood’s archiserve this national historic and beautiful An all-volunteer organization, SWNA tectural and residential urban character. landmark. With over 22,000 obituaries sponsors issue-focused task forces that Due to the efforts of CHRS, Capitol Hill on file for individuals from all walks of focus on emergency preparedness, educawon designation as a historic district in life buried within the grounds, Congres-

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sional Cemetery can tell the story of America from the Revolutionary War right through to today. The free guided tours operate most Saturdays at 11 a.m.

April through to November. Open from dawn to dusk every day, the grounds are a popular destination for many Hill residents to come together and walk their dogs in the more than 35 fenced, beautiful acres. Membership is required for dog-walking privileges and fees go directly back to funding the preservation of the cemetery. Congressional Cemetery holds events all year round.

Ruth Ann Overbeck Capitol Hill History Project Capitolhillhistory.org info@CapitolHillHistory.org

The Capitol Hill History Project aims to give our neighborhood a better knowledge of its past by collecting oral histories from longtime Capitol Hill residents and former residents, sponsoring lectures that explore the history of Capitol Hill and Washington, and promoting and publicizing our collection through our website, CapitolHillHistory.org. Contact us to receive email announcements of upcoming lectures, or at info@CapitolHillHistory.org to recommend a neighbor to be interviewed or to volunteer your help.

SENIORS Capitol Hill Village 725 Eighth St. SE, 2nd Fl 202-543-1778 capitolhillvillage.org

Capitol Hill Village is a neighborhood nonprofit created to give senior residents of Capitol Hill both the practical means and the confidence to live their lives to the fullest in their own homes.

Village members can access to a range of professional and volunteer services as well as a variety of educational and social programs. CHV has a care services team that includes two social works, and a cohort of trained volunteers. The Village sponsors many programs, lectures

and other events such as recreational activities, from yoga to sporting events, theater outings, restaurant tasting parties and a monthly literacy club. Visit the website for more information on how to get involved or call the office at 202-5431778 or email info@capitolhillvillage.org Waterfront Village 607 Sixth Place SW 202-656-1834 dcwaterfrontvillage.org

Waterfront Village is a neighborhoodbased membership organization of paid staff, volunteers, and vendors supporting Southwest Waterfront and Navy Yard residents who wish to age in place.

Services provided by the Village include telephone and in-home check-ins, drives to medical appointments, prescription and meal deliveries, Uber and taxi bookings. Waterfront Village offers a robust calendar of activities that offers at least one event per week.

SOCIAL SERVICES Christ Episcopal Church Outreach 620 G St. SE 202-547-9300 www.washingtonparish.org

Christ Church offers a variety of outreach programs to help families and individuals of Capitol Hill, like making and distributing brown bag lunches for those in need and assisting with the Church of the Brethren Nutrition Program to provide more than 100 hot lunches a day. The church also works with other churches to support food bank programs for needy families in the Capitol Hill area and offers to pay for laundry services for the poor on the first Sunday of each month at Good Hope Laundromat.

Everyone Home DC (formerly Capitol Hill Group Ministry) 415 2nd Street NE, 3rd Floor 202-544-0631, everyonehomedc.org

Celebrating 50 years of providing life-changing services, Everyone Home

DC supports the holistic needs of individuals and families at risk of, or experiencing, homelessness on Capitol Hill and across DC. Everyone Home DC engages thousands of men, women, and children each year through its homelessness prevention, housing, day center, street and medical outreach, and supportive services.

Founded by several Capitol Hill churches in 1967 as Capitol Hill Group Ministry and renamed Everyone Home DC in 2019, Everyone Home DC partners with a wide range of faith communities, civic groups, and concerned individuals of all backgrounds to serve the most vulnerable members of our community. To learn about the many ways to share your time and talents, visit www.everyonehomedc. org and follow Everyone Home DC on your favorite socials (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn).

Food Pantry, Lutheran Church of the Reformation 212 East Capitol St. NE 202-543-4200 www.reformationdc.org

The Food Pantry at the Lutheran Church of the Reformation has served neighbors for almost 30 years, distributing bags of groceries to families in need who live on Capitol Hill, Donations of food, time or money are appreciated. Contact Volunteer Coordinator Karen Carlson through the website, www.reformationdc. org/in-the-community to learn more.

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church 301 A St. SE 202-543-0053, stmarks.net

The St. Mark’s Outreach Program supports two local programs providing meals to families and individuals in need.

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Directory Ebenezer United Methodist Church 400 D St. SE 202-544-1415 www.facebook.com/EbenezerUMCCapitolHill/

Brown Memorial AME Church 130 14th St. NE 202-543-0473 brownmemorialame.org Calvary Episcopal Church 820 Sixth St. NE 202-546-8011 www.calvarydc.net

Graceway Baptist Church 921 Penn. Ave. SE (in the Hill Center) 202-618-5833 gracewaydc.com

Capital City Church Atlas Performing Arts Center 1333 H St. NE 202-234-3716 capcitychurch.com

Greater People Union Baptist Church 1111 South Carolina Ave. SE 202-547-1300 www.facebook.com/pages/ The-Greater-People-UnionBaptist-Church

Capitol Hill Baptist Church 525 A St. NE 202-543-6111 capitolhillbaptist.org

Hill Havurah 212 East Capitol St. NE (at Lutheran Church of Reformation) 202-553-3589 www.hillhavurah.org

Capitol Hill Presbyterian 201 Fourth St. SE 202-547-8676 capitolhillpreschurch.org Capitol Hill Seventh Day Adventist 914 Massachusetts Ave. NE 202-543-1344 capitolhillsdachurch.org

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Christ Our Shepherd Church at 8th and South Carolina Ave. SE.

Capitol Hill United Methodist 421 Seward Square SE 202-546-1000 www.chumc.net

Christ Our Shepherd Church 801 North Carolina Ave. SE 202-544-9599 christourshepherd.org

Christ Episcopal Church on Capitol Hill 620 G St. SE 202-547-9300 washingtonparish.org

Christ United Methodist Church 900 Fourth St. SW 202-554-9117 www.cumcdc.org

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Church of the Resurrection 914 Massachusetts Ave. NE (Seventh Day Adventist) 801 North Carolina Ave. SE (Christ Our Shepherd) 202-573-8586 rezchurch.org Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 522 Seventh St. SE 202-547-8793

Holy ComforterSt. Cyprian Catholic Church 1357 East Capitol St. SE 202-546-1885 hcscchurch.org Holy Name Catholic Church 920 11th St. NE 202-397-2525 holynameparishdc.org Holy Temple Church of Christ 439 12th St. SE 202-547-8364 htconline.org

Holy Comforter – Saint Cyprian Roman Catholic Church A welcoming, embracing and joyful faith family Reverend Monsignor Charles E. Pope, Pastor

Weekend and Daily Mass Schedule

Sun. 8:00 am, 11:00 am & 7:00 pm Sat. 8:00 am & 4:30 pm (vigil) Weekdays 7:00 am (chapel)

Holy Days of Obligation 7:00 am (chapel), 10:00 am & 7:00 pm

Reconciliation

Confessions: Sat. / Sun. 1/2 hour prior to Mass or by appointment if you call the rectory office.

Rectory Office Hours The Main Sanctuary of the Church is open every day for prayer from 8 am until 8 pm.

Mon, Tue & Fri: 9am-8pm Wed, Thurs: 9am-5pm Sat: 9am-1pm Sun: 9am-2pm

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Capitol Hill

Sinners, Seekers, Saints, All Welcome

Sunday Services

Holy Eucharist–9 am Sermon Seminar–10 am 11:15 am–Holy Eucharist and Sermon 5 pm–Contemplative Eucharist

Adult & Young Adult Bible Studies * Sunday School CCD Music (Choir) & Liturgical Dance Ministries * Social Concerns Youth Ministry * Friendly Seniors * Sodality * Holy Name Society Knights of Columbus and other social and liturgical ministries.

1357 East Capitol Street, SE Washington, DC 20003 www.hcscchurch.org 202-546-1885

Michele Morgan, Rector Scott Lipscomb, Assistant Rector 301 A St. SE, Washington, DC 20003 | 202.543.0053 | www.stmarks.net

Calvary Episcopal Church Sunday Bible Study

8:45AM

Sunday Worship with Children’s Sunday School

Calvary Episcopal Church, lovingly welcomes you to all of our services in the name of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.

- The Reverand Peter Schell

10:00 AM

Wednesday Worship

12:00PM

Wednesday Bible Study

6:00PM

820 6th St., NE 202-546-8011 www.calvarydc.net

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People’s Community Church 653 11th St. NE 202-543-2236 Pilgrim Baptist Church 700 I St. NE 202-547-8849 pilgrimbaptistdc.org Redemption Hill Church 400 D St SE 202-543-2378 redemptionhilldc.org Pastor Ben Hogue presides over Holy Communion after being installed as Associate Pastor at Lutheran Church of the Reformation.

Photo: Jenna Jablonski

Lane Memorial CME Church 1423 C St. NE 202-547-0407 Liberty Baptist Church 527 Kentucky Ave. SE 202-543-7894 libertybaptistchurchdc.org Lincoln Park United Methodist Church 1301 North Carolina Ave. NE 202-543-1318 lpumcdc.org

New Hope Freewill Baptist Church 754 11th St. SE 202-547-2661 Northeast Holy Trinity Church 709 Fourth St. NE 202-547-8252 neholytrinitychurch.org Peace Baptist Church 712 18th St. NE 202-399-3450, pbc712.org

Lutheran Church of the Reformation 212 East Capitol St. NE 202-543-4200 reformationdc.org

St. Augustine Episcopal Church 555 Water St. SW 202-554-3222 staugustinesdc.org

Tried Stone Church of Christ 417 Ninth St. SE 202-544-3471 triedstonechurch.org

St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 313 Second St. NE 202-547-1223, stjosephs.org

Washington Community Fellowship 907 Maryland Ave. NE 202-543-1926 wcfchurch.org

Mt. Olive Baptist Church 1140 Sixth St. NE 202-544-6677 National Community Church 535 Eighth St. SE 202-544-0414 theaterchurch.com

St. Monica and St. James Episcopal Church 222 Eighth St. NE

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St. Vincent DePaul 14 M Street SE #NatsMass in season 202-488-1354 stvincentdepauldc.org

Washington City Church of the Brethren 337 North Carolina Ave. SE 202-547-5924 washingtoncitycob.org

St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church 222 M St. SE 202-484-3189 www.stmatthewsdc.org

St. Monica and St. Joseph Episcopal Church on 8th St. NE

St. Paul Christian Community 414 Tennessee Ave NE 202- 544-6559 St. Peter’s Catholic Church 313 Second St. SE 202-547-1430 saintpetersdc.org

St. Benedict the Moor 320 21st Street NE 202-397-3895 stbenmoordc.com

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church 301 A St. NE 202-543-0053 stmarks.net

Mt. Moriah Baptist Church 1636 East Capitol St. NE 202-544-5588 mountmoriahchurch.org

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Riverside Baptist Church 680 I St. SW 202-554-4330 riversidedc.org

Rector: 202-446-8093 www.stmonica-stjames.org

Waterfront Church DC 1000 New Jersey Ave. SE www.waterfrontchurchdc.com Westminster United Presbyterian Church 400 I St. SW 202-484-7700 westminsterdc.org William Penn House Friends Worship Group 515 East Capitol St. SE 202-543-5560 www.williampennhouse.org

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Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil 5:30pm Sunday 8:30am, 10:30am and Noon Rectory Office Hours Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm Closed on Federal Holidays

Weekday and Holy Day Mass Times Vary – please visit our website for more information.

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The Joys Of A Gardening Community

BY WENDY BLAIR city. The city allows us to use – thrilling birth and tragic death – the that space as our front yards, cycle of life. In a green neighborhood and thus the splendor of so it helps to learn those rules and raise a many jewel-box gardens lining glass in community with fellow gardeners. our streets. The Capitol Hill The Capitol Hill Garden Club, begun in Restoration Society’s House 1952 over afternoon tea, prides itself on and GardenTour on Mother’s welcoming gardeners at whatever level of Day weekend each year is experience and interest. Meetings are free the opportunity to see some and open to all. Through expert monthly beautiful gardens up close. presentations, workshops and tours of Like in all gardens, nearby gardens, we learn how to make whatever the size, sunlight the most of our tiny plots. and shade determine the success of our plantings. Corner CITY OF TREES houses often have a shady Since the 1860s, Washington has been side, with daphne and oak known as the City of Trees. In those leaf hydrangea – and a sunny days every street had its own signature side full of roses. There is an tree. These days we mix the tree types, elegant boxwood garden on but you can still note all ginkgoes on East Capitol Street. Some Duddington Place SE, and 14th Place choose tall native grasses.

NE, just as 8th Street is still lined with 600 block of South Carolina Ave. SE Gardeners learn the hard mostly red oaks. On the grounds of the way that delphiniums don’t U.S. Capitol you can tour original giant survive our hot summers; and of magnolias and sequoias. that nandina, with its brilliant red berries streets on former farmland where real Care for trees citywide is shared in winter, is ubiquitous estate prices are crazy high, streets are among the Architect of for a reason – it survives congested and parking is scarce. Strangely, the Capitol, the National drought. An all-white the neighborhood is still charming.We love Park Service, the DC garden on South Carour tree-lined streets framed by historic Department of Urban olina Ave. SE shows houses, and cherish our small front lots Forestry and a private snowdrops, Lenten – perhaps for one reason above all othendowment called Casey roses, foxgloves, lilies, ers – the greenery and beautiful gardens Trees, which funds hunchrysanthemums and that we see everywhere. dreds of tree plantings then Japanese anemone Looking along most streets, you by volunteers ever y as autumn approaches. see a vista of overlapping front yards – year. Trees for Capitol As I have learned something the Japanese call “borrowed Hill, a volunteer group from my own garden gardens.” Many don’t realize that here on dedicated to restoring over the years, gardens the Hill we do not own our front yards and maintaining the tree are evanescent – glo– the city does. Our front “lawns” are canopy of the Hill, prorious today, too soon called “the parking” – an obsolete term vides discounted trees gone. They teach the decreeing that property from the sidewalk Members of the Capitol Hill and help with planting Garden Club mulch Turtle Park. hard rules of nature right up to the front door belongs to the in the fall each year.

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PARKS SURROUND US Capitol Hill is a neighborhood of parks and over the years residents have united to improve their amenities-from benches, to plantings, to playgrounds. We are encouraged to adopt city-owned triangular “pocket parks” that are the result of L’Enfant’s diagonal avenues cutting across the grid of streets.

There are 229 such parks in the city, dozens of which are on Capitol Hill, such as Kim’s Garden and Turtle Park at the junction of North Carolina and Independence Avenues SE.The Hill Center on Pennsylvania Ave. SE offers a gloriously planted surround designed by acclaimed landscape architects Oehme, Van Sweden.The gardens on the grounds of the Supreme Court and the Library of Congress are spectacular, and we are but minutes away from the river-side expanses of Yards Park, the US Botanic Gardens, and the beautifully landscaped Bartholdi Park surrounding the fountain

by Frederic Bartholdi, best known for creating the Statue of Liberty.

We on Capitol Hill are definitely spoilt for choice when it comes to places where we can rejoice in the beauty of so many gardens and commune with nature.This is one of the many pleasures of living on Capitol Hill.

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Volunteers with Trees for Capitol Hill plant a tree in Congressional Cemetery last fall.

LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS Capitol Hill Garden Club capitolhillgardenclub.org

This non-profit brings together people interested in gardening, landscaping and the environment.

Members can enjoy lectures, demonstrations, workshops and tours, and contribute to garden and beautification projects in our neighborhood.

The club donates spring flowering bulbs to groups and individuals for planting in public areas on Capitol Hill.

Meetings are held monthly at Northeast Library (330 Seventh St. NE). Special events take place on and around Capitol Hill, including the members-only June Garden tour and party. See their cal-

endar for events and an application to join.

Casey Trees 3030 12th St. NE 202-833-4010 caseytrees.org

A citywide nonprofit established in 2002, Casey Trees restores, enhances and protects the tree canopy of our nation’s capital. Weekly watering updates are sent via their e-newsletter, The Leaflet, in the spring and summer to inform residents when it’s vital to water and care for young trees in D.C. Want to plant a tree on your D.C. property? Casey Trees offers two options: do it yourself and get a rebate for up to $100, or they’ll plant a free tree for you through the

RiverSmart Homes program.

Learn more at caseytrees.org/ residential.

Friends of the National Arboretum (FONA) 3501 New York Ave. NE 202-544-8733, fona.org

FONA programs include the Washington Youth Garden, annual Garden Fair & Plant Sale, Dinner Under the Stars, and two 5K fun runs in the spring and fall.To volunteer or to learn more, complete the form found on their website or call 202544-8733.

Trees for Capitol Hill (TFCH) treesforcapitolhill.org mark@treesforcapitolhill.org

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The Capitol Hill Restoration Society runs a free House Expo in the fall featuring a wide variety of home service exhibitors showing ways to improve, repair and enjoy your home: architecture, energy conservation, interior design, iron work, roofing, masonry, windows and more.

to restoring the tree canopy of the Capitol Hill neighborhood. Volunteers work to help renew, restore and refresh the diversity of trees that make Capitol Hill so pleasantly green. TFCH organizes a day of tree planting each year, typically the Saturday before Thanksgiving.Visit treesforcapitolhill.org to learn more or to donate.

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To get on the list or check availability for a lot at a particular site, visit the website or email the listed contact.

• 1200 Potomac Avenue Community Garden Association. Corner of 12th & Potomac Ave., SE. 23 plots Membership Fee $50. For info, or to see if plots are available, contact: marcihilt@aol.com

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13th Street Community Park and Garden. 13th at C Street SE. 10 plots. 13thstreetgarden.org.Waiting list, assignments in March when vacancies from list. Visit website to be added Green SEED Community Garden. Alley lot between 17th, 18th, D and E Streets SE. 75 plots. Greenseed.org. 1 year waiting list, Garden is child-friendly by design. Email to join list: info@greenseedgarden.org Hilton Community Garden. 6th St. between Constitution and C NE. 35 plots. 10+ year waiting list (really!). $20 initiation fee; annual dues vary according to plot size. Capitol Hill’s oldest community garden. Info: mary. lifcher@gmail.com Hill East Community Garden. between C St., D St, 17th and 18th Streets SE. 36 plots. hilleastgarden. org. 5 year+ waiting list; sign up on website, email: board@hilleastgarden.org Kingman Park/Rosedale Community Garden. 20th, 21st, D, and

E Streets NE. 16 plots. kprgarden. org. kpgcoordinators@gmail.com King’s Court Community Garden. King’s Court Alley (center 200 block of 14th and 15th Streets SE). 30 plots, waiting list. email: Margaret.mook@gmail.com. $50 annual fee Pomegranate Alley Community Garden. 911 11th St. SE (Behind Ginkgo Gardens). 20 plots, Waiting list. $100 annual fee. email: mark@ GinkgoGardens.com, call 202-5435172 or visit Ginkgo Gardens

The DPR Community Gardens program operates at multiple locations within the district.Three lots are maintained in Ward 6 thanks to a dual effort by DPR staff and D.C. citizens. To sign up or learn more contact Joshua.Singer@dc.gov, email the listed organizer or visit dpr.dc.gov/page/ dpr-community-gardens • Lovejoy Community Garden.

12th & E Streets NE. 18 plots. Gardeners must live within four blocks in any direction. waiting list. $25. lovejoygarden@gmail.com • Southwest Community Gardens. Lansburgh Park (K Street & Delaware Avenue SW). 32 plots, 10 communal. swgardens.org. SW residents have priority. Waiting list.

Email: swgardensdc@gmail.com • Virginia Avenue Community Garden. 9th & L Streets SE (in Virginia Avenue Park). 80 plots. $.75/sqft. waiting list. Email: Commgarden@yahoo.com

GARDEN CENTERS District Hardware and Bike 730 Maine Ave. SW 202-659-8686, districthardware.com

An established hardware shop in business since 1971, District Hardware has expanded to the Wharf. Garden tools, potting soils and fertilizers, are available.

Tune up your bike, have a coffee and pastry, District Hardware has it all.

Frager’s Garden Center Outside, behind 1123-1129 Pennsylvania Ave. SE Foliage by Frager’s 1123 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-543-6157, www.fragersdc.com

The long-time Capitol Hill hardware store returns to their home block with Foliage by Fragers, a boutique indoor garden center carrying items for atriums and indoor gardening. Indoor pots and specialty pottery, small bagged goods and pesticides can be found in the 900 square-foot interior space as well as small tools and decorative items. Frager’s Lawn and Garden Center, a 4000 square-foot outdoor space behind 1123-1129 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, offers garden supplies, including live plants, larger bagged merchandise like soil and fertilizer, large planting pots, and seasonal items such as holiday trees and decorations. Grills and patio furniture can now be found at the newly re-opened Frager’s Hardware store at 1115 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. Customers without cars can borrow loaner carts to get large items home with ease from any of the Frager’s locations.

Ginkgo Gardens 911 11th St. SE 202-543-5172, ginkgogardens.com

Ginkgo Gardens has an excellent variety of plants, shrubs and trees and carries high quality and new species of plants. It has a great inventory of houseplants, pots, and garden accessories. The center also does on site consultations, and provides landscaping and design services. It is open seven days a week.

W.S. Jenks & Son 910 Bladensburg Rd. NE 202-529-6020, www.wsjenks.com

The garden section has gardening tools, potting soil and pots, pest control, lawn care products and much more. The store stocks a variety of hardware and machinery, including lawn mowers. The roof top garden is open Tuesday through Sunday and is staffed by Cultivate City garden experts.

GOVERNMENT RESOURCES Department of Energy and Environment 1200 First St. NE 202-535-2600, www.doee.dc.gov

The Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) is the key government agency on issues related to the environment, recycling, toxics, pollution and water quality. It offers environmental education programs, leads Anacostia River clean up, and provides free home energy and radon audits. It provides several green incentives, including rebates for installation of rain barrels, shade trees, rain gardens, native plant gardens, permeable pavers and re-vegetation through the RiverSmart Home program, as well as rebates for green roofs and discounts on the DOEE Stormwater fee (on your DC Water bill) in return for installing green infrastructure. See also: Casey Trees National Park Service – Capitol Hill National Capital Parks East 1900 Anacostia Drive SE 202-690-5185 www.nps.gov/cahi

The National Park Service manages Folger, Lincoln, Stanton and Marion Parks. Other outdoor spaces include Eastern Market and Potomac Avenue Metro stations, Seward Square, Twining Square, the Maryland Avenue Triangles and 59 triangle parks established under the L’Enfant plan. However, legislation passed by Congress in 2019 provides authorization for the Director of the National Park Service (NPS) to enter into cooperative management agreements (CMA) with the District for the operation, maintenance, and management of NPS-owned properties in DC. Urban Forestry Division – District Department of Transportation 55 M St. SE, Suite 400 202-673-6813, www.ddot.dc.gov

The primary mission of the Urban Forestry Division (UFD) is to keep the District’s tree canopy healthy, safe and

growing. UFD performs tree services such as emergency downed trees, removal of diseased trees, pruning, and planting of new trees. Call 311 for emergency services for downed trees. Visit ddot.dc.gov/page/ ddot-urban-forestry to learn more about its work, tree regulations and standards and specifications for the District.

US Botanic Garden & Capitol Grounds 100 Maryland Ave. SW 202-225-8333 www.usbg.gov

Founded in 1820, this living museum and gardens is open seven days a week and displays over 60,000 plants. Dedicated to demonstrating the aesthetic, cultural, economic, therapeutic and ecological importance of plants to the well-being of humans, it hosts a number of classes and programs for children and school groups as well as workshops for adults. USBG also cultivates a collection of plants, displaying these as part of educational programs for the public and Congress, and fosters plant sustainability and conservation. A great resource for gardeners, USBG welcomes volunteers and interns. Admission for visitors is free.

US National Arboretum 3501 New York Ave. NE 202-245-4523 www.usna.usda.gov

The Arboretum is open daily from 8:00 to 5:00 p.m. except for December 25. The Arboretum contains the National Bonsai and Penjing Museum, 446 acres of trees and plants as well as over nine miles of roads and trails. The Arboretum is home to a pair of nesting Bald Eagles (Mr. and Mrs. President) popularly viewed at www.dceaglecam.org. The Washington Youth Garden has taught urban children the joy of cultivation for over 40 years.

The new interactive Arboretum Botanical Explorer (ABE) map helps you find benches, plants and more. The Arboretum is also a great place to walk dogs (leash required). Tours are available. u

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Taking Care of Your Roof

BY TOM DANIEL

Love your house? Of course

you do! But true love requires a commitment. Under your roof is your home, most people’s most valuable asset. You can easily see when the paint or drywall inside your home needs to be redone, when you need new carpets or flooring, or when you need to replace your front stairs. But you probably can’t see the roof and have no idea what the condition is from year to year.You need to make sure the roof is properly maintained to protect that most valuable asset!

It’s not just the roof to worry about.

What about the skylights, chimneys, hatch tops, flashing, wall caps/parapets, gutters and drains, HVAC systems and ducts? All of these appendages and penetrations can cause problems and are a source of water entry if not properly maintained. Having them inspected and maintained annually is a good rule of thumb.

Here are some warning signs to be on the lookout for: • A roof over 10 years old • Interior water stains or dampness visible on ceilings or walls • Cracks in drywall • Loose attic insulation • Water stains in crawl space or attic • Water overflowing gutters in rain Some homes have roofs that are uneven due to the original construction, especially many Hill homes built in the 1960s and 70s. These roofs often leave pooling water after rain that can take weeks to dry out. Excess water is a major stress to the roof. Recently we inspected a roof on Ninth Street near Eastern Market that had pooling water on more than half of the roof. This is a problem!

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failure of such roofs is lack of knowledge about how to maintain them, or lack of maintenance.

On a flat roof, damage from a leak often goes unnoticed for a considerable time as water penetrates and soaks the decking and insulation and underlying structures such as an attic or crawl space. This can lead to extensive damage from the rot which, if left untreated, can weaken the roof structure and create mold problems.

One problem with maintaining flat roofs is that if water does penetrate the covering barrier, it can travel a long way before causing visible damage through stains, dampness, and the like.

Another common reason for failure of flat roofs is lack of drain maintenance when leaves and debris block water outlets.When water freezes in winter it can expand and break up the roof surface.

Often overlooked is cracked and loose mortar between brick joints on chimneys, where water can enter the house. While we all love skylights, old ones are often a problem. The glass cracks, the joint between the glass and the frame wears out, flashing fails. Something else to worry about! And hatch tops (sometimes called trap doors) almost as often as skylights can be a source for water damage.

To summarize, homeowners should

regularly have inspections of the roof, chimneys, skylights, hatch tops, wall caps/ parapets, flashing and gutters, and drains.

You want to uncover hidden future costs and protect you most valuable asset!

Tom Daniel is owner and general manager of R. Thomas Daniel Roofing LLC and is the third generation of the family to provide roofing services to Capitol Hill families.

Tom was born on Capitol Hill and supports numerous community organizations. For help with your roofing needs he can be reached at 202-569-1080, 202-544-4430, or tom@ rthomasdanielroofing.com. u

Tips for Building Projects Capitol Hill is a brick-and-mortar

reflection of 200 years of neighborhood life. Since 1976, buildings within the Capitol Hill Historic District (CHHD) have been protected by the Historic Preservation Law, the review process of the DC Historic Preservation Review Board, and by the decisions of thousands of residents and business owners who have worked to preserve and enhance our neighborhood.

Those parts of Capitol Hill beyond the boundaries of the CHHD are also historic and worthy of attention and concern.

All plans for new construction, exterior alteration, demolition and/or subdivision require a building permit.

Since building permits for both interior and exterior work are issued by the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA), you will find guidance and forms on their website: www.dcra. dc.gov. For projects within the Historic District, you should first share your proposed plans with the professionals in the city’s Historic Preservation Office (HPO, 442-8800). Their website is http://planning.dc.gov/hp; their help is invaluable and there is no cost to you.

Some tips to help make renovation and construction projects easier for you and your neighbors: • Discuss your plans with neighbors who might be affected by your project. Having their support can be helpful in the review process.

• Consider consulting an architect who is familiar with the Capitol Hill Historic District. This is not required but a professional’s knowledge can be very helpful with design decisions and in the review process.

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your house. Study the neighborhood carefully, looking at original features and patterns before considering any modifications or replacements to your building. The Guidelines on Styles and other topics on the Capitol Hill Restoration Society (CHRS) website, www.chrs.org, can be helpful.

Familiarize yourself with the zoning regulations affecting your property.

Zoning regulations control lot coverage, setbacks and allowed uses.

For zoning information, contact the Office of Zoning at dcoz.dc.gov.

Consider removing inappropriate elements that may have been added over the years, so as to restore architectural integrity to your building. If your property is within the CHHD, consult the Historic Preservation Office (HPO) for approval before any removal or demolition.

Replacing windows and doors within the CHHD requires HPO approval.

Good basic maintenance and repair work to original doors and windows is always preferred and is more environmentally friendly. Installation of storm windows does not require a permit.

Repointing mortar and stripping paint from brick facades require a permit so that the Historic Preservation Office staff can be sure proper materials and techniques will be used, protecting the physical integrity of the building.

Keep unpainted brick and stone unpainted. Although the application of paint to unpainted and painted rowhouses does not require a permit, retaining exposed brick and stone

surfaces highlights original construction materials and techniques and dramatically decreases exterior maintenance costs over time. Paint will not solve (and can even exacerbate) masonry problems.

• Renovations often require increased electric service, resulting in very large utility boxes. Electric and gas meters should be placed where they are not visible to public view. The Historic Preservation Office staff can help find the best location if consulted early in the planning process.

• Remember that the front gardens of Capitol Hill are generally in public space (owner controlled but city owned and not taxed). These should be maintained as a garden space with a minimum of hardscape. Fences, walls, steps, porches and walks in the public space require permits.

• Think about what you can do during the construction process to make life easier for your neighbors. For example, control dust as much as possible; have dumpsters emptied frequently and removed as soon as possible. Remember: work is allowed from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., six days a week but never on Sunday.

Approaching this process with as much knowledge as possible will help you make better decisions, save money and time, and know that the resulting changes to your historic property will be an asset to you and to the community. Volunteers at CHRS are happy to provide advice to property owners both within and beyond the boundaries of the Historic District.

For more information, contact them at CapHRS@aol.com; 202-543-0425. u

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APPLIANCE REPAIR Woodland Appliances Repair, LLC 202.640.2178 woodlandappliancerepair.com see ad on pg. 79

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Wentworth Studio 8555 Connecticut Ave. NW 240-383-1226 wentworthstudio.com

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Brittingham Architecture 1134 C St. NE 202-422-7372 Brittinghamarchitecture.com

Woven History 311-315 Seventh St. SE 202-543-1705 wovenhistory.com

Fowler Architects 1819 D St. SE 202-546-0896 fowler-architects.com

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Lawlor Architects 120 Fourth St. SE 202-543-4446 lawlorarchitects.com see ad on pg. 80

Teass \ Warren Architects 515 M St. SE #200 202-683-6260 teass-warren.com see ad on pg. 80

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George Halliday Roofing 202-637-8808 see ad on pg. 100

R.W. Enterprize 202-674-0300

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734 7th St. SE o: 202.547.2707 f: 202.547.1977 We do whole house restoration/remodeling or parts: kitchen, bath, basements, decks, porches, additions etc.

And window & door restoration or replacement. Work is done in our shop or from quality manufactured sources appropriate to your building.

Maid Pro 202-399-3090 maidpro.com/capitolhill

IS Enterprises 202-388-6799 isenterprises.net

Hegens Maids 1505 First St SW 202-621-8552, hegens.org

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Ricardo Ramos Painting 301-661-3515 see ad on pg. 89

Renaissance Development 202-547-2345, rendevdc.com see ad on pg. 23

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see ad on pg. 83

BHI Construction 202-798-0244 BHIyourHome.com

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Buffalo Company, LLC 703-786-3863 buffalocompanyusa.com Eddie Construction 202-247-0104 F&C Home Improvement, 202-492-9513, fcimprovements.com John Himchak Construction 202-528-2877 see ad on pg. 82

J.F. Meyer Construction 202-965-1600, jfmeyer.com see ad on pg. 83

Joel Truitt Builders 734 Seventh St. SE 202-547-2707 Joeltruittbuilders.com

IS Enterprises 202-388-6799 isenterprises.net see ad on pg. Inside Cover, 81

Joel Truitt Builders 734 Seventh St. SE 202-547-2707 see ad on pg. 82

Lawlor Architects 120 Fourth St. SE 202-543-4446 lawlorarchitects.com see ad on pg. 80

Sundance Contracting LLC 202-547-4483 sundancecontracting.com Wentworth Studio 240-383-1226 wentworthstudio.com

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FLOORS Heritage Wood Floors 301-855-3006 Residential Floors 301-990-7775 residentialfloors.com

FRAMING – PICTURE Frame of Mine 545 Eighth St. SE 202-543-3030 frameofminedc.com

see ad on pg. 85, 123

Capitol Hill Frame & Photo 645 Pennsylvania Ave SE 202-547-2100, chframe.com see ad on pg. 85, 129

Newman’s Gallery & Custom Frames 513 11th St. SE 202-544-7577, newmangallery.com

GUTTERS Boyd Construction 202-223-ROOF (7663) boydconstructionco.com see ad on pg. 29

George Halliday Roofing 202-637-8808 see ad on pg. 100

G&G Roofing 202-425-1614 gandghomeimprovements.net see ad on pg. 97

HANDYMAN SERVICES Eddie Construction 202-247-0104 F&C Home Improvement, LLC 202-492-9513

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Azaleas on South Carolina Ave. SE. Photo: Rindy O’Brien

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W.S. Jenks 910 Bladensburg Rd NE 202-529-6020 wsjenks.com

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INSULATION HARDWARE District Hardware and Bike 730 Maine Ave. 202-659-8686 districthardware.com see ad on pg. 127

Frager’s Hardware 1115 Pennsylvania Ave SE 202-543-6157 fragersdc.com see ad on pg. 125

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INTERIOR DESIGN Design for Change 202-543-7040 designforchange.net Lisa & Leroy Interiors 202-380-9698 lisaandleroy.com

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Gables and bay windows decorate homes along the 100 block of North Carolina Ave. SE. Photo: Melissa Ashabranner

Two Lions Antiques & Interiors 507 11th St. SE 202-546-5466

IRONWORK Ace Welding 202-889-6440 District Welding 202-840-1416 Ddistrictwelding.com see ad on pg. 70, 103

Federal City Iron Ltd. 202-547-1945 see ad on pg. Inside Back, 102

KITCHEN & BATH REMODELING

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IS Enterprises 202-388-6799 isenterprises.net

Branches Tree Experts 301-589-6181 branchestreeexperts.com

Ricardo Ramos 301-661-3515

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Sestak Remodeling 202-528-9606 sestakremodeling.com see ad on pg. 83

Garden Arts 202-213-5002 hallewell.com

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The Kitchen Company 424 Eighth St. SE, 202-246-4206, the-kitchen-co.com see ad on pg. 89

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At the Eastern Market weekend Arts and Crafts Fair. Photo: Andrew Lightman

Ginkgo Gardens 911 11th St. SE 202-543-5172 ginkgogardens.com

Frager’s Hardware 1323 E Street SE 202-543-6157, fragersdc.com

Renaissance Development 202-547-2345, rendevdc.com see ad on pg. 23

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Melanie Neuman Landscapes 202-819-2636 Melanieneumanlandscapes.com see ad on pg. 89

Thomas Landscapes & Maintenance 301-642-5182 thomaslandscapes.com see ad on pg. 89

LOCKSMITHS The New District Lock, Inc. 202-547-8236 www.districtlock.com see ad on pg. 129

The Lil Key Shop on Capitol Hill 202-540-6700 650 Pennsylvania Ave. SE thelilkeyshop.com

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MASONRY, STONEWORK

MOVING & HAULING

Bricklands 202-544-9301

1800 Got Junk 1-800-468-5865 1800gotjunk.com

George Halliday Masonry 202-637-8808

Continental Movers 202-438-1489 continentalmovers.net

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GL Barnhart Construction contact@glbarnhart.com glbarnhart.com

Majestic Moving & Storage 202-270-4608 majesticmoving.com

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R. Thomas Daniel Masonry 202-569-1080, 202-544-4430 rthomasdanielroofing.com see ad on pg. 95

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PAINTING CONTRACTORS David Mahoney Painting Company 866-967-6711 mahoneypainting.com see ad on pg. 93, 99

Gil Painting 301-445-4385, gilpainting.com Image Painting 202-543-1914, imagepainting.com see ad on pg. 93

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As stated by Tom Daniel, Owner and General Manager, “The absolute most important thing is to have happy cus­ tomers. Everyone says that; but I firmly believe the cus­ tomer has to be treated fairly, with respect and open and honest communication.”

The family business was established in Capitol Hill, at 3rd and Independence Ave. S.E, by Tom Daniel’s great­ grandfather, Thomas, who also lived at the same location.

After many years, Robert Daniel, Tom’s father, took over the business from his grandfather. For nearly 60 years Robert greatly enhanced the services and increased the

number of customers. Now, Tom Daniel, Owner and Gen­ eral Manager of R. Thomas Daniel Roofing, continues the family tradition in the roofing business in Capitol Hill.

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RUG RESTORATION Herat Oriental Inc. 703-370-3902 heratorientalrugs.com Keshishian & Sons 301-654-4044 orientalcarpets.net Woven History 311-315 Seventh St. SE 202-543-1705 wovenhistory.com see ad on pg. 121

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Real Estate

It’s A Wrap

Capitol Hill Residential Real Estate 2018

BY DON DENTON

2018 was another great year for residential real estate in

Washington DC and on Capitol Hill.

Ward 6 is still one of the hottest real estate markets in the country. While the residential market has continued to prosper, development is all around us. New, repurposed and renovated development abounds and is having a very positive impact on our residential values and the desirability of Capitol Hill as a neighborhood where more and more people want to live. Not many people leaving, more people wanting to live here equals higher residential real estate values. I empathize with many of my contemporaries who lament the changes on the Hill and some of the things that we have lost. However, I believe the gains have been worth the losses.

Between 2017 and 2018, the average Hill sales price rose from $890,000 to $922,000 and the median sales prices on greater Capitol Hill during the same period, rose from $818,000 to $835,000. 3.5% and 2% respectively.

Very modest and very sustainable.

The number of sales rose from 694 in 2015 to 732 in 2018. The real eye opener is the change in “brackets” over the past 3 years. 31% of sales greater than 30%!

Ver y close to no sales under $500,00 on the Hill. The million dollar plus market is the fastest growing segment of our market.

Several years ago, I wrote that we would see a day when anything inside the Historic District would sell for a million or more. We edged closer to that benchmark in 2018!

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While Capitol Hill has always had location and while many of us have always known what a wonderful place this is to work and to live, people are flocking here now not just because of what we have always been, but they are coming for what we are becoming and will become. Our wonderful walkable and livable community has gotten larger and friendlier. More and more amenities and more and more access to world class entertainment and dining venues are just a short walk or Uber ride from our front doors. Many of our older sites are being renovated, redeveloped or repurposed. Let’s look at Capitol Hill East.

Less Than $300,000 $300,000 - $500,000 $500,000 - $1,000,000 Greater Than $1,000,000

2015 2018 0% 0% 11% 4% 72% 65% 17% 31%

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Changes in Hill East Besides a lot of smaller condo projects and single-family home renovations, there are half a dozen significant projects that are currently under construction and that will come online between this spring and the end of 2020.You can check out the developer’s website for updated information.

Penn 11 (1100 block of Pennsylvania SE): 40+ luxury condo units and Frager’s back in its old space. Ready for occupancy this spring. www.penn11.com Berkert’s Park (The old Safeway site at 14th and Kentucky):The developer plans a 60,000 square foot Safeway, 325 luxury rental units and another 8,000 square feet of retail. Coming online 2020. www.foulgerpratt.com/property/beckerts 1401 Penn (1401 Pennsylvania Ave., SE): This project is moving very fast and will feature 167 apartments and more retail. www.casriegler.com/ projects/1401penn Lockwood Apartments (1339 E Street SE): The site was formerly home to Bowie trash truck depot. Soon to be a 145-unit apartment building. insightpropertygroupllc.com/project/lockwoodapartments Watkins Alley (1309 E Street SE): The project features 44 residences and includes 29 townhouses and 15 flats. www.watkinsalley.com Rushmore (1220 Pa Ave. SE): 117 rental units in this five-story rental building which will include retail space. www. therushmoredc.com These projects will join recently completed projects in the immediate area.

In 2017, Madison Investments and our own local PNG Architects delivered a new 49-unit condominium building on the site of the old Washington Auto Club (11th and I Streets, SE). We miss Clarence but the Kipling House is quite an addition to this corner of Capitol Hill.

The Buchanan School site has been redeveloped and now boasts 30+ brand new million dollar plus townhomes.

The old Buchanan School has been re-

developed into 41 beautiful new condos by Martin Ditto. Forty-one new and old neighbors. How often have we all driven by that site for the past 30 years and thought “what a waste.” No more...and we did not lose the site to the dreaded “big box stores.”

It is breathtaking to see what has happened and is happening to this part of Capitol Hill.

A very big question that almost everyone is asking, is where will the estimated 25,000 Amazon employees choose to live.

Obviously, some of those prospective employees already live in the region and will not uproot their families to move anywhere.

However, many of these employees will be new to the area or will choose to move closer to where they will be working. This will obviously put pressure on the closer-in Northern Virginia housing markets. It will also increase the pressure on the Washington DC housing market, particularly the neighborhoods in Ward 6. The emerging neighborhoods of Southwest, the neighborhood around Nats Park and Capitol Hill are natural recipients of this influx.Time will tell how large this impact will be, but over the next several decades, it will be measurable.

Think long term, not an immediate pop!

I will end this article with the same caution as last year: “The future of our neighborhood is indeed bright. The only word of caution is that mortgage interest rates, while still a bargain, are starting to creep up. A rise of a point or two should not be an issue. But, for those of us who have been in this marketplace for a few decades or more, you never really know.

We have seen several ups and downs, none of which we saw coming. If you will need the equity out of your home in the next two to three years, you might want to consult with your family and your accountant and see if moving sooner than later might be prudent. I have been in this business since the mid 70’s and know that this has been a neighborhood of higher highs and higher lows. The only people who I have ever seen lose money (or make less) have been those who were forced to sell when they were caught in a three-five year down cycle. “ Be smart and protect yourself against that down cycle.

Don Denton is Branch Vice President of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage at 605 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. 202-741-1683

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Deborah Charlton Compass 202-415-2117 deborah@compass.com

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Dee Dee Branand Compass 202-369-7902 deedeebranand.com

The Terry Brown Realty Team RE/MAX Allegiance Terry Brown 202-486-0011 dcmetroproperty.com

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TOPHER CUSHMAN R E A L E S TAT E Coldwell Banker Capitol Hill Office

“Thanks Capitol Hill For 10 Wonderful Years!” c. 202-327-4682 o. 202-547-3525 topher@tophercushman.com www.tophercushman.com

Residential Sales Seller & Buyer Representation Home Financing Acquisition & Construction Investment Property First Time Buyers Citywide Coverage AWARD WINNING EXPERIENCE LET’S TALK AND YOU CAN COMPARE

visit www.ChuckBurger.com

Coldwell Banker 605 Pennsylvania Ave., SE Washington, DC 20003 202.258.5316 Cell 202.547.3525 Direct Line

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The Grant, Ryall & Andrew Group

Partner Partner with with our our full-service full-service real real estate estate team…there’s team…there’s no no substitute for success substitute for success the the first first time time around! around!

Grant Griffith, Ryall Smith, Grant Griffith, Ryall Smith, Andrew Glasow, Fred Saddler Andrew Glasow, Fred Saddler

Te a Tea m Lmi nL ine e : :202.285.3600 202.741.1654 Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage • Don Denton, VP Broker 605 Pennsylvania Ave SE, WDC 20003 • Main: 202.547. 3525

Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage • 605 Penn. Ave SE, WDC 20003 • 202.547. 3525

Heather Schoell Berkshire Hathaway Realty 202-321-0874 heathersdc@gmail.com heatherschoell.penfedrealty.com

Aaron Smith The Smith Team Berkshire Hathaway Realty 202-498-6794 Aaronsmith.penfedrealty.com

Judi Seiden Berkshire Hathaway Realty 202-547-4419 judiseiden.com

John Smith The Smith Team Berkshire Hathaway Realty 202-262-6037 johnsmith.penfedrealty.com

Jackie Sink Compass 202-352-5793 libbyandjackie.com

Ryall Smith Coldwell Banker 202-741-1781 cbmove.com/ grantandandrew Maria Strylowski Coldwell Banker 202-460-3708

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EXTENSIVE KNOWLEDGE OF CAPITOL HILL & BEYOND

YOU’RE ONE OF A KIND. SHOULDN’T YOUR AGENT BE TOO?

DEDICATION, EXPERTISE & INTEGRITY, WORKING FOR YOU!

Maria D. Strylowski, Realtor

I donate $500 of every sale to the Capitol Hill Community Foundation, to strengthen the fabric of our neighborhood.

When you work with me, you make a difference!

Contact me for a no-obligation consultation Representing Buyers & Sellers

Capitol Hill | 705 N. Carolina Ave. SE 202-608-1882 x111-175 Office heathersdc@gmail.com @HeatherSchoell Heather Schoell Real Estate dcheather

202.321.0874

heatherschoell.penfedrealty.com © 2018 BHH Affiliates, LLC. An independently owned and operated franchise of BHH Affiliates, LLC. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices symbol are registered service marks of HomeServices of America, Inc.

Todd Bissey Tara Baldwin Stan Bissey 202.841.SOLD (7653) TheBisseyTeam@compass.com Compass is a licensed real estate brokerage that abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.

All measurements and square footages are approximate. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Compass is licensed as Compass Real Estate in DC and as Compass in Virginia and Maryland. 660 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20003 | 202.545.6900

· I’ve lived and worked on Capitol Hill for over 30 years. · I tailor my business to meet each client’s needs. · I work with buyers and sellers until each transaction is complete.

CALL ME FOR DETAILS AND REFERENCES. (O) 202-547-3525 (C) 202-460-3708 mstrylowski@cbmove.com 605 Pennsylvania Avenue S.E. Washington, DC 20003

Elsa made the process so easy and efficient. She knows the neighborhood extremely well and she took the time to figure out exactly what we were looking for.

Elsa is friendly and easy to get along with, but more importantly she gives great advice, and never made us feel pressured. We ended up finding our home with our very first offer, thanks in no small part to Elsa’s excellent guidance and her deep knowledge of the local market.

I would highly recommend Elsa to anyone looking for a home on Capitol Hill!

-Ben R. and Yoomi L. Client Testimonials and Properties Sold can be found at elsahuxley.com

O: 202.545.6900 C: 202.499.2652 elsa.huxley@compass.com Compass is a licensed real estate brokerage that abides by Equal Housing Opportunity laws. Information is compiled from sources deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.

All measurements and square footages are approximate. This is not intended to solicit property already listed. Compass is licensed as Compass Real Estate in DC and as Compass in Virginia and Maryland. 660 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20003 | 202.545.6900

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Scallan Properties Commercial and Residential Property Management 202.544.6500 scallanproperties.com Yarmouth Management 309 Seventh St. SE 202-547-3511 yarmouthm.com

REAL ESTATE ATTORNEYS Johnson Law Group 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-544-1515 jlgi.com

Karen Szala Coldwell Banker 202-321-3056 www.karensellsdc.com Justin Tanner RE/MAX Allegiance 202-255-5554 realestateindc.com Michael Tubbs Coldwell Banker 202-547-3525 pettietubbs.com Dare Johnson Wenzler Compass 202-957-2947 realestateonthehill.com Phyllis Jane Young Coldwell Banker 202-544-4236 phyllisjaneyoung.com

DEVELOPERS Forest City 301 Water St SE 202-496-6600, forestcity.net

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Insight Property Group 571-483-3700 insightpropertygroupllc.com PN Hoffman 4725 Wisconsin Ave. NW 202-686-0010 pnhoffman.com Scallan Properties 202.544.6500 Scallanproperties.com Stanton Development Corp.

202-544-6666 stantondevelopment.com

HOME INSPECTORS Cliff Kornegay Capitol Hill Home Inspection 202-251-5723 Capitolhillhomeinspection.com

MORTGAGES Chris Cox First Savings Mortgage 202-543-6830 Firstsavingsmortgage.com

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RENTAL SERVICES

Department of Commerce Federal Credit Union 202-808-3600 docfcu.org

Joel Truitt, Broker Joel Truitt Management 734 Seventh St. SE 202-547-2707

National Capital Bank 316 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-546-8000 nationalcapitalbank.com

John C. Formant Real Estate 225 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-544-3900 johncformant.com

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Yarmouth Management 309 Seventh St. SE 202-547-3511 yarmouthm.com

DC Cozy Homes Property Management 202-882-0100 7600 Georgia Ave. NW Suite 304 dc-cozyhomes.com Joel Truitt Management 734 Seventh St. SE 202-547-2707 joeltruitt.com John C. Formant 225 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-544-3900 johncformant.com

TITLE COMPANIES Logan Title 631 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-400-2508 logantitle.com Monarch Title 210 Seventh St. SE Ste. 100 202-546-3100 monarchtitle.net

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Commercial and residential property management (202) 544-6500 www.scallanproperties.com

The Easiest Closing You’ll Ever Have.

Right Here on The Hill!

FULL SERVICE TITLE COMPANY Purchases

• Refinance Commercial

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Condominium Conversion Title Insurance

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210 7th Street, SE, Suite 100

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East City Book’s owner, Laurie Gillman. Photo: Rindy O’Brien

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Services & Retail

Directory ACCOUNTING

metromotor.com/location/ capitol-hill-exxon

Accounting 4 DC LLC 706 12th St. NE 202-709-9317 accounting4dc.com

Penn Exxon 1201 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-546-6146

Miller & Company 316 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Ste. 402 202-547-9004 cpafirmnyc.com Marina Martin MBA La Strega/ QuickBooks Pro Advisor 202-251-3907 lastregaaccounting.com

ADVERTISING Capitol Community News/ Hill Rag 224 Seventh St SE 202-543-8300, hillrag.com

ATTORNEYS James M. Loots, Esq. 634 G St. SE, Ste. 200 202-536-5650 lootslaw.com Johnson Law Group 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-544-1515, jlgi.com Pershing Law PLLC Stephen B. Pershing, Esq. 1416 E St. NE 202-642-1431 pershinglaw.us

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AUTOMOBILE – WASH Splash Car Wash 10 I (Eye) St. SE 202-547-7527 splashcarwash.com

John Distad, owner of Distad’s Amoco. Photo: Andrew Lightman

Sanford, Heisler, Sharp LLP 700 Pennsylvania Ave SE., Ste. 300 202-499-5200 sandfordheisler.com

AUTOMOBILE – KEYS The Lil Key Shop on Capitol Hill 650 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-540-6700 thelilkeyshop.com The New District Lock and Hardware, Inc. 202-547-8236 www.districtlock.com

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AUTOMOBILE – REPAIR Ben Nielsen’s 10th Street Automotive 518 Tenth St. NE 202-544-1110 10thstreetautomotive.com Capitol Hill Auto Service Center 615 Independence Ave. SE 202-543-5155 capitolhillautoservice.com Distad’s Auto Clinic 823 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-543-0200 Metro Motor Capitol Hill Exxon 339 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-547-4054

Inside Out Express Car Wash 777 C St. SE (inside Hine Parkade, Level P1) 202-400-1509 insideoutexpresscarwash.com

AUTOMOBILE – SUPPLIES AutoZone 1207 H St. NE 202-388-1203, autozone.com

BANKS Bank of America 201 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-624-4600 bankofamerica.com BB&T 317 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-544-0197, bbt.com CitiBank 600 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-800-2457, citi.com

Law Offices Of

James m LOOts, Pc Serving the Capitol Hill Community Since 1984 Democracy Federal Credit Union 550 C St. SW 800-742-5582 democracyfcu.org National Capital Bank 316 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-546-8000 nationalcapitalbank.com PNC Bank 650 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-835-5441 800 H St. NE 202-835-7137 pnc.com LaBroi Insurance Group 1352 G St. SE 202-544-6226 labroiinsurancegroup.com Signal Financial Credit Union 1391 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 301-933-9100 signalfinancialfcu.org Wells Fargo 215 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-628-3365 20 M Street SE 202-554-1518, wellsfargo.com

BICYCLE EQUIPMENT & REPAIRS The Daily Rider 600 H St. NE Suite D 202-396-0704 thedailyriderdc.com District Hardware and Bike 730 Maine Ave. 202-659-8686 districthardware.com Velofix DMV Mobile Bike Repair 1-855-6349 (VELOFIX) velofix.com

BOOKSTORES Capitol Hill Books 657 C St. SE 202-544-1621 capitolhillbooks-dc.com

General Litigation and Arbitration Franchising and Business Organizations Commercial Leasing and Development Labor and Employment Issues Contract and Licensing Matters

East City Bookshop 645 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-290-1636 eastcitybookshop.com Fairy Godmother Children’s Books & Toys 319 Seventh St. SE 202-547-5474 Solid State Books 600 H St. NE 202-897-4201 solidstatebooksdc.com

BOUTIQUES A Ma Maniére 1214 H St. NE 202-290-3160, a-ma-maniere.com Boutique on the Hill 208 2nd Street, SE 202-491-4406 theboutiqueonthehill.com Clothes Encounters 202 Seventh St. SE 202-546-4004 clothesencountersdc.com

TOP “AV” RATED BY MARTINDALE-HUBBELL

634 G Street SE, Suite 200 | Washington DC 20003 (202) 536-5650 • Fax: (202) 315-3515 www.lootslaw.com

JOHNSON LAW GROUP Wills, Estates and Trusts Business Law and Government Contracting Property and Housing Disputes Elder Law 1321 Pennsylvania Avenue SE • Washington DC 20003 202.544.1515 • www.jlgi.com

The Chic Shack 1230 H St. NE 202-733-3194 the-chicshack.com Maketto 1351 H St. NE 202-838-9972 store.maketto1351.com

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Sprint 637B Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-601-7127 300 M St. SE Ste. A 202-350-4654 sprint.com T-Mobile 721 D St. SE Ste. B 202-800-5607 840 H St. NE 202-544-4818 1019 H St. NE 202-733-4691 t-mobile.com Verizon Wireless Zone 703 Eighth St. SE 202-364-1911 wirelesszone.com/washington

Fairy Godmother’s Roberta Blanchard.

Photo: Liz O’Gorek

Paris Bleu Boutique 321 Seventh St. SE 202-644-6575 Shoe City 717 H St. NE 202-543-1833 ycmc.com

BUSINESS SERVICES — SECRETARIAL Sincerely Yours 325 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-544-1111

CELL PHONE SERVICES AT&T Store 1391 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-684-2837 attexperience.com Boost Mobile 910 H St. NE 202-546-8871 boostmobile.com Cricket Mobile 924 H St. NE 800-274-2638 cricketwireless.com

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COMPUTERS – SERVICE & REPAIR Anchor Computers 202-543-7055 anchorcomputers.com ProTech Computer Services 202-536-2611 protechcomputersllc.com

The UPS Store 611 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-543-0850 theupsstorelocal.com

COSMETICS Hunny Bunny Boutique 311 Eighth St. NE 202-792-5209 hunnybunny.boutique/ Sephora Studio Capitol Hill 380 Seventh St. SE 202-544-0202 sephora.com

CO-WORK SPACE Locale Work Space 1320B H St. NE 202-834-8002 localeworkspace.com WeWork Apollo 810 Seventh St. NE 202-759-7745 wework.com The Yard 700 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-869-8494 theyard.com

Capitol Hill Cleaners 601 Massachusetts Ave. NE 202-547-6755 Georgetown Valet GreenEarth Cleaners 301 Eighth St. NE 202-675-6948 washfolddelivery.com Georgetown Valet 405 H St. NE 202-333-4277 gtvdelivery.com Lincoln Park Cleaners 1301 East Capitol St. SE 202-544-0011 Metro Cleaners 307 Fifth St. NE 202-543-9033 Neighbors Cleaners 1023 E St. SE 202-544-2955

The Cleaner of Cleaners 300 E St. SW, Ste. 2 202-488-7882 thecleanerofcleaners.com The Press 619 Penn Ave. SE 202-544-7492 thepressdc.com

COPYING

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Capitol Tailors and Cleaners 1308 H St. NE 202-399-0290 capitalcleaners.business.site

Penn Cleaners 650 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-546-7366

uBreakiFix – Eastern Market 409 Eighth St. SE Ste. #200 202-621-2491 ubreakifix.com

FedEx Kinko’s Ship Centers 409 Third St. SW, Ste. 109 202-554-0805 715 D St. SE 202-547-0421 fedex.com

DRY CLEANERS

Waterfront Cleaners 1101 Fourth St. SW 202-479-1281 Dennis at Groovy DC.

ANCHOR C O M P U T E R S On-site Service for Homes & Businesses Since 1994 Troubleshooting, Repairs & Upgrades Virus & Spyware Removal New & Existing Computer Setup Network & Wireless Installation Data Recovery, Transfer & Back-up TV & Phone Configuration Webpage Development

Tribal, Village, and Urban Rugs and Gifts from Along the Silk Road WE ALSO OFFER:

Cleaning • Repairing • Restoring • Appraising • Acquiring

Open Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-6pm LARRY ELPINER

202.543.7055

anchorcomputers.com admin@anchorcomputers.com

311-315 7th Street, SE • 202.543.1705 wovenhi@erols.com Since 1995 on Capitol Hill

/ wovenhistory

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Parisian Inspired Accessories & Gifts

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Jewelry Novelty Gloves & Scarves Soaps & Gifts Tue. - Fri.: 11 AM-7 PM Leather handbags Sat.: 10 AM-5 PM Accessories Sun.: 11 AM-5 PM 321 Seventh St. SE (upstairs from Groovy DC) 202-644-6575 parisbleudc@gmail.com f / ChrisCapitolhill / parisbleudc

Trends Fade but Style is Eternal Alterations by an Experience Tailor Personal Shopper & Stylist

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Corner Store Arts 900 South Carolina Ave. SE cornerstorearts.org cornerstorekc@gmail.com Credit Union House 403 C St. NE 202-548-3131, cuhouse.com Eastern Market’s North Hall 225 Seventh St. SE 202-345-2861 easternmarket-dc.org nicole.aiken@dc.gov

Hill’s Kitchen owner Leah Daniel shows her DC flag-themed napkins to patron Chuck Burger. Photo: Andrew Lightman

Wells Cleaners 300 Tingey St SE Ste. 115 202-488-8808

ELECTRONIC REPAIR uBreakiFix – Eastern Market 409 Eighth St. SE, Ste. #200 202-621-2491 ubreakifix.com

EVENT PLANNERS 621 Events rgievents.com 80 M St. SE, First Floor 571-722-3274 621events.com Jonathan G. Willen & Associates 1333 H St. NE 202-399-7993 jgwillen.com RGI Events & Public Relations 413 Eighth St. SE 202-738-4713 rgievents.comer

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EVENT SPACE American Legion 224 D St. SE 202-543-9163 legiondc8.com

The Fridge 516½ Eighth St. SE 202-664-4151 thefridgedc.com/rent alex@thefridgedc.com Gallery O on H 1354 H St. NE 202-649-0210 galleryoonh.com info@galleryOonH.com

Atlas Performing Arts Center 1333 H St. NE 202-399-7993 ext. 103 atlasarts.org

Hill Center 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-499-6449 hillcenterdc.org specialevents@hillcenterdc.org

Capitol Hill Arts Workshop (CHAW) 545 Seventh St. SE 202-547-6839 chaw.org

Makeshift 1321 Linden Ct. NE (behind Atlas) makeshiftdc.com hello@makeshiftdc.com

Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church 201 Fourth St. SE 202-547-8676 capitolhillpreschurch.org wsc@washingtonseminarcenter.org

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Capitol Hill 301 A St. SE 202-543-0053 stmarks.net

Christ Church 620 G St. SE 202-547-9300 washingtonparish.org office@washingtonparish.org

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FINANCIAL PLANNING Skip Thompson Edward Jones 600 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Ste. 330 202- 507-8441

Marc R. Lippman Folger Nolan Fleming Douglas 725 15th St. NW 202-783-5252 fnfd.com Signal Financial Credit Union 1391 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 301-933-9100 signalfinancialfcu.org

FLORISTS Blue Iris Flowers Eastern Market South Hall 225 Seventh St. SE 202-547-3588 Capitol Florist 409 Third St. SW, Ste. 106A 202-488-7700 capitolfloristandgifts.com Surroundings 1023 East Capitol St. SE 202-546-2125 surroundings.bz Volanni 218 Ninth St. SE (Rear Alley Carriage House) 202-547-1603, volanni.com

FOOD Allegro Coffee Company (in Whole Foods Market) 600 H St. NE 202-469-7410 allegrocoffee.com/locations/ Bullfrog Bagels 317 Seventh St. SE 1321 H St. NE 202-494-2609 www.bullfrogbagels.com The Capital Candy Jar 201 15th St. NE 571-293-0719 thecapitalcandyjar.com

Framing Art & Life’s Most Precious Moments Serving Capitol Hil

l Since 1982

545 8th St, SE | 202.543.3030 | frameofminedc.com

Do-It-Yourself and Custom Framing Conservation Framing, Canvas Stretching, Shadowboxes, and more

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Frame of Mine 545 Eighth St. SE 202-543-3030 frameofminedc.com

District Doughnut 749 Eighth St. SE 202-350-1955 1309 Fifth St. NE (Union Market) 5 Market Sq. SW 202-836-4222 districtdoughnut.com

H Street Art Framing and Photo Lab 1309 H St. NE 202-758-0910 expertsinframing.com

Insomnia Cookies 1309 H St. NE 202-753-7808 insomniacookies.com

Newman Gallery & Custom Frames 513 11th St. SE 202-544-7577 newmangallery.com

Jacob’s Coffee House 401 Eighth St. NE 202-507-8812 JRINK Juicery 750 C St. SE 202-751-8984 jrink.com Peregrine Espresso 660 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-629-4381 1309 Fifth St. NE (in Union Market) 202-543-5459 peregrineespresso.com The Pretzel Bakery 257 15th St. SE 202-450-6067 thepretzelbakery.com Radici 303 Seventh St. SE 202-758-0086 radici-market.com Sidamo Coffee and Tea 417 H St. NE 202-548-0081 sidamocoffeeandtea.com Souk Market and Bakery 705 Eighth St. SE 202-547-7685, dcsouk.com Sweet Lobby 404 Eighth St. SE 202-544-2404, sweetlobby.com

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FUNDRAISING CONSULTANT Fulkerson, Kennedy and Company 660 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Ste. 201 202-546-5004 fkandcompany.com

Luis at Radici.

Trickling Springs Creamery 720 C St. SE 202-544-0301 1309 Fifth St. NE (Union Market) 202-544-0301 tricklingspringscreamery.com Union Market 1309 Fifth St. NE unionmarketdc.com Union Kitchen Grocery 538 Third St. NE 202-792-7850, unionkitchendc.com Yes! Organic Market 202-546-4325, yesorganicmarket.com

FRAMING Capitol Hill Frame & Photo 645 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-547-2100 chframe.com

GAMES/TOYS Fairy Godmother Children’s Books & Toys 319 Seventh St. SE 202-547-5474 Labyrinth Games & Puzzles 645 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-544-1059 labyrinth.com

GIFTS Antiochia Home Linens 760 C St. SE 443-433-6024 antiochiahome.com Groovy DC 321 Seventh St. SE 202-544-6633 groovydc.com

SHOP AND PLAY LOCAL

Games • Puzzles • Mazes • More

Come and play with us!

Check our weekly events at: labyrinthgameshop.com

202.544.1059

645 Pennsylvania Ave SE (Steps from Eastern Market Metro)

Labyrinth Game Shop

Labyrinthdc

Frager's Hardware & Paint We're back at our original location @

1115 Pennsylvania Ave SE! Just Ask Rentals is now

Hello Rentals

1115 Pennsylvania Ave SE (202) 543-0100 hello-rentals.com

Foliage by Frager's

Plant Shop & Garden Center

1123 Pennsylvania Ave SE

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Hill’s Kitchen 713 D St. SE 202-543-1997 hillskitchen.com

Ginkgo Gardens 911 11th St. SE 202-543-5172 ginkgogardens.com

Native Beauty 711 D St. SE 202-544-1930 gonativebeauty.com

W.S. Jenks & Son 910 Bladensburg Rd. NE 202-529-6020 wsjenks.com

Quavaro 323 Seventh St. SE 202-672-3173 quavaro.com

HOME & DÉCOR Hill’s Kitchen 713 D St. SE 202-543-1997 hillskitchen.com

GRAPHIC and WEBSITE DESIGN Aram Graphic Design 716 Third St. NE 202-465-2749 aramdesigns.com Elevation Web 100 M St. SE Ste. 600 800-475-4590 elevationweb.org Hunt Smith Design Phoebe Smith 706 North Carolina Ave. SE 202-546-0336 huntsmithdesign.com Inezi Creative 1415 H St. NE 301-399-0297 inezicreative.com KTD Creative 810 Seventh St. NE 202-330-2758 ktdcreative.com Polygraph Creative 709 Eighth St. SE 2nd Floor 202-670-7659 polygraphcreative.com

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Christine Arnold, co-owner of Paris Bleu.

Photo: Rindy O’Brien

Taoti Creative 530 Eighth St. SE 202-546-8946 taoti.com Tony Frye Design 204 12th St. SE 202-546-8400 tonyfryedesign. carbonmade.com

HARDWARE District Hardware and Bike 730 Maine Ave. 202-659-8686 districthardware.com Foliage by Frager’s 1123 Pennsylvania Ave. SE www.fragersdc.com Frager’s Garden Center Outside, behind 1123-1129 Pennsylvania Ave. SE www.fragersdc.com Frager’s Hardware 1115 Pennsylvania Ave. SE fragersdc.com

C A P I TA L C O M M U N I T Y N E W S . C O M

Two Lions Antiques & Interiors 507 11th St. SE 202-546-5466

Tim LaCasse, Agent State Farm Insurance 617 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-548-4229 insuremetim.com Marilyn Riehl State Farm Insurance 912 Thayer Ave. Ste. 201 Silver Spring, MD 301-951-0355, allstate.com

INTERNET SERVICES DC Access 1504 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-546-5898, dcaccess.net

LAUNDRIES – SELF SERVICE

Woven History & Silk Road 311-315 Seventh St. SE wovenhistory.com

Neighbors Cleaners 300 11th St. SE 202-544-2955

INSURANCE

Slow Nickel Landromat 1101 C St. NE 202-544-1101

Maurice Brown Allstate Insurance 1200 G St. SE, Ste. A 202-546-1493 Rhonda L. Hamilton, Insurance Consultant 1612 K St. NW 202-487-0497 whereistheagent.com Jackie Walker, Agent Nationwide Insurance 420 Eighth St. SE 202-548-5240 Howard W. Philips Insurance 80 M St. SE Ste. 300 202-331-9200 hwphillips.com

LIQUOR & WINE Chat’s Liquors 508 Eighth St. SE 202-544-4660, chatsdc.com Congressional Liquir 408 First St. SE 202-547-1600 DCanter Wine Boutique 545 Eighth St. SE 202-817-3803 dcanterwines.com Gandels 211 Pennsylvania Ave SE 202-543-1000 Jumbo Liquors Inc. 1122 H St. NE 202-397-4050

Hassle-Free Internet.

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Exceptional, responsive customer service. A real person answers our phone.

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We'll never block or slow any traffiic.

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Services & Retail

JJ Mutts Wine & Spirits 643 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-546-2800

Sincerely Yours 325 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-544-1111

LightMan Photography andrew@andrewlightman.com lightmanphotos.com

Schneider’s of Capitol Hill 300 Massachusetts Ave. NE 202-543-9300 cellar.com

The UPS Store 611 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-543-0850 theupsstorelocal.com

Jenny Nordstrom Sidedoor Studio Sidedoorstudios.com 202-276-0555

MARKETING/ COMMUNICATIONS

PHOTOPIA, Portraits by Elizabeth Dranitzke 202-550-2520 photopiadc.com

LODGING – HOTELS, B&BS Capitol Hill Bed and Breakfast 101 Fifth St. NE 202-798-1262 capitolhillbnb.com Capitol Hill Hotel 200 C St. SE 202-543-6000 capitolhillhotel-dc.com Capitol Skyline Hotel 10 I St. SW 202-488-7500 capitolskyline.com Liaison Capitol Hill 415 New Jersey Ave. NW 202-638-1616 yotel.com/en/hotels/liaisonwashington-capitol-hill Mandarin Oriental 1330 Maryland Ave. SW 202-554-8588 mandarinoriental.com/ washington

MAILING SERVICES FedEx Kinko’s Ship Centers 715 D St. SE 202-547-0421 409 Third St. SW, Ste. 109 202-554-0805 local.fedex.com

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Allied Integrated Marketing 1730 M St. NW, Ste. 750 202-223-3660 alliedglobalmarketing.com Hunt Smith Design Phoebe Smith 706 North Carolina Ave. SE 202-546-0336 huntsmithdesign.com Impact Communications, Inc 735 Eighth St. SE, 2nd Floor 202-543-7671 impactdc.com

MEDIATION Beyond Dispute Assoc.

Divorce and Elder Mediation Sig Cohen 202-359-6141 beyonddispute.com

NOTARIES FedEx Kinko’s 715 D St. SE 202-547-0421 fedex.com KVS Title 230 Sixth St. NE 202-338-0303, kvstitle.com The UPS Store 611 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-543-0850 theupsstorelocal.com

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Olivia Cook sells handmade soaps at the weekend market. Photo: Karen Cohen

OFFICE SPACE The Yard 700 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-869-8494 theyard.com

PHOTO FINISHING Capitol Hill Frame & Photo 645 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-547-2100 chframe.com H Street Art Framing and Photo Lab 1309 H St. NE 202-758-0910 expertsinframing.com

PHOTOGRAPHERS Maria Helena Carey 202-709-8452 mariahelenacarey.com Nicole Harkin Photography 202-215-9546 nicoleharkin.com

RENTALS — EQUIPMENT Hello Rentals – Events, Tools, DIY Frager’s 1115 Pennsylvania Ave. SE fragersdc.com

SERVICE STATIONS Congressional Exxon 200 Massachusetts Ave. NE 202-543-9456 Distad’s Amoco American Service Inc. 823 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-543-0200 Metro Motor Capitol Hill Exxon 339 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-547-4054 metromotor.com/location/ capitol-hill-exxon Penn Exxon 1201 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-546-6146 metromotor.com/location/ pennsylvania-ave-exxon

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TAILORS Boutique on the Hill 225 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-491-4406 Capitol Hill Tailor Shop 615 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-544-6722 Kim’s Custom Tailor 1104 Tenth St. SE 202-554-1201 Capitol Hill Auto owners Chris Characksiri and Ryan Quigley. Photo: Andrew Lightman

SHOE REPAIR Cobbler’s Bench Shoe Repair 40 Massachusetts Ave. NE (Union Station) 202-898-9009 cobblersbenchshoerepair.com Eastern Market Shoe Repair 645 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-543-5632 Navy Yard Valet 755 Eighth St. SE 202-543-1738 Capitol Hill Cleaners 601 Mass Ave. NE 202-547-6755 Peterbug Shoe & Leather Repair 502 13th St/ Peterbug Matthews Way SE 202-689-4549 peterbugshoeacademy.com S&S Rapid Shoe Rebuilders 1126 H St. NE 202-397-2676 cobblersbenchshoerepair.com Senate Dry Cleaners & Shoe Repair 300 M St. SW. Ste. NG1 202-488-9018

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RECORDING STUDIO — RENTAL District Productive Studio Rentals (Podcasts) 660 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Ste. 303 202-250-4032 districtproductive.com

SPORTING GOODS The Daily Rider 600 H St. NE Suite D 202-396-0704 thedailyriderdc.com District Hardware and Bike 730 Maine Ave. 202-659-8686 districthardware.com DTLR Sportswear and Shoes 902 H St. NE 202-546-0415 www.DTLR.com Pacers Running 300 Tingey St. SE runpacers.com 202-506-2029

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Metro Cleaners 307 Fifth St. NE 202-543-9033 Neighbors Cleaners 1023 E St. SE 202-544-2955

TALENT AGENCY Central Casting 623 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-547-6300 centralcastingusa.com

Marina Martin MBA La Strega QuickBooks Pro Advisor 202-251-3907 lastregaaccounting.com Miller & Company, LLP 202-547-9004 316 Pennsylvania Ave, SE Ste. 402 millercompanyllp.com

TUXEDO RENTAL Lustre Formal Wear 208 2nd Street. SE 202-544-0002 lustreformalwear.com

WASH & FOLD Capitol Hill Cleaners and Laundry 661 C St. SE 202-544-7934 The Press 619 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-544-7492 thepressdc.com

TAX PREPARATION 360 Accounting & Tax 1411 H St. NE 202-80-5476 H & R Block 617 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-544-5139 Jackson-Hewitt Tax Services 725 Eighth St. SE 202-547-6540 820 1/2 H St. NE 202-450-2382 jacksonhewitt.com Liberty Tax Service 403 Eighth St. NE 202-729-9391, libertytax.com

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Capitol Hill Consortium for Counseling & Consultation LLC CCCC is a multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary mental health practice of psychologists, social workers and counselors.

Collectively, we serve children, adolescents and adults through individual, couple, family, and group psychotherapy as well as psychological assessment and testing in the DMV area.

Founded in 2009, we are celebrating our 10-year anniversary of CCCC at our Capitol Hill office, located at 650 Pennsylvania Ave, SE, Suite 440.

We accept most insurances, and offer self-pay and low-fee therapy options in order to provide accessible mental health care.

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2014 International Champion Zeb Homison in crane pose during the Cherry Blossom Festival. Photo: The Yoga Factory

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Anacostia Calling

Capitol Hill is a neighborhood on the banks of a river B Y C AT H E R I N E P L U M E

The AnacostiaWaterfront is undoubt-

edly DC’s fastest changing area. The Anacostia used to be a dirty waterway that was a lingering testimony to our use of rivers as reservoirs for trash and toxic chemicals. But all of this has changed. Much of the land along the river is now managed by the National Park Service for public access and recreation. And the Anacostia Waterfront Initiative (AWI) led by the DC government and initiated in 2000 has a 30-year

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plan that is transforming the shores of the Anacostia River into a world-class waterfront.

Recreation of All Types: Nationals Park There’s a lot more than baseball going on at Nationals Park. Home of the Washington Nationals Baseball team, the stadium offers a wide array of public events and rentable venues. An interactive Kids Area including a Sony PlayStation Pavilion, “Batters Up” Batting

Cage, and a jungle gym and playground for children under age four are located on the site. Did you know that there’s a green roof at the stadium where many of the herbs used by the park’s food vendors are grown? Call 202-640-7369 or email ballparktours@nationals.com to schedule a tour of the Park. The park is easily accessible via several bus routes and the Navy Yard Metro Station. There are also several Capital Bike Share locations in the area, and in fact, biking may be the easiest way to get to the park. There’s plenty of bicycle parking at the stadium.

Audi Field If baseball isn’t your cup of tea, maybe soccer is. Audi Field opened in 2018 and is the home of DC United, DC’s soccer team. Located at Buzzard Point at the confluence of the Potomac and Anacostia rivers and named for the turkey vultures that once roosted here, Audi Field has begun the transformation of this long all-but abandoned area of DC. In addition to hosting DC United games, Audi Field offers training and tournaments for young, aspiring soccer players.You can find out more about the field at https://www.audiusa.com/, and you can buy DC United tickets and see their schedule at https://www.dcunited. com/audi-field.

Yards Park Yards Park is located just to the east of Nationals Park along the shores of the Anacostia. The park includes a wide variety of publically accessible and rentable spaces including a boardwalk, lawn area and even a small dog run. There’s a water feature with a waterfall where kids and adults are encouraged to wade and cool off. Outdoor events include concerts, movies and a farmer’s market, and there are restaurants and coffee shops. Looking for a space for an outdoor wedding? This could be it. And, don’t forget to check out the Trapeze School of New York DC facility, recently re-located nearby to New

Kids of all ages love the splash pool at Yards Park on the banks of the Anacostia River.

Photo: Melissa Ashabranner

Jersey Avenue SE and Tingey St. See www. yardspark.org for a calendar of events.

Washington Navy Yard Yards Park borders the Washington Navy Yard which is the nation’s oldest naval facility. Once the shipyard for the United States Navy, President Lincoln visited the Yards often. The NavyYard now serves as the home to the Chief of Naval Operations.

Visitors can learn about military history at the Navy Yard Museum which is open 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m. to 4p.m. on Saturdays. Exhibits include model ships, undersea vehicles, sub periscopes, and a space capsule. Contact the Navy Yard at 202-433-4882 for more information and any security procedures, call the museum at 202-685-0589 to learn more about their upcoming programs.

open November through February. The rink offers skating instruction and skate rental, and you can rent out the facility for a birthday party or other special occasion. See canalparkiceskating.com/ for more information.

Anacostia Community Boathouse Back on the north side of the river at 1900 M St SE you’ll find the Anacostia Community Boathouse (www.anacostiaboathouse.org), a nine member association that includes the Capital Rowing Club (www.capitalrowing.org), DC Strokes Rowing Club (www.dcstrokes.org) and the National Capital Area Women’s Paddling Association (www.ncawpa.org) among others. These groups offer a wide variety of paddling classes for everyone from the novice to the pro.

The Canal Park Ice Rink

Kingman and Heritage Islands

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enue entrance, there’s a covered roller skating rink that operates Memorial Day to Labor Day with free skate rental, picnic facilities, and educational programs. Accessing these sites can be a bit complicated, so check out the websites for directions. (https://www.nps. gov/anac/planyourvisit/ roller-skating.htm)

The Anacostia!

While it’s still not considered safe to swim in Water lilies bloom at the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens the Anacostia, the Anacostia River is a beautiful land created by the Army Corps of Ennatural area to explore. gineers in 1916 from earth dredged from Clean-up projects coupled with DC’s the Anacostia River. The park includes bag and foam bans have significantly natural wetlands and wildlife habitat, 1.5 reduced the amount of trash in the river. miles of hiking/biking trails, kayak/canoe The scenery is quite spectacular, and it’s tie-ups, and a playground. Dogs on leash easy to forget that you’re in the midst are allowed. See www.kingmanisland.org of the Nation’s Capital. Fishing is alfor information on educational programs lowed, and you can even eat some of and summer camps for children. The the fish though you will need a DC main entrance to Kingman Island is at the fishing license (see https://doee.dc.gov/ back of RFK Stadium Parking Lot 6, just service/fishdc). If you want to launch south of Benning Road NE (approximate a boat, there’s a free public boat ramp address: 575 Oklahoma Avenue NE). A located at Bladensburg Waterfront Park second pedestrian entrance is located on (4601 Annapolis Road in Bladensburg, Benning Road.

MD; 301-779-03714). You can take a pontoon boat tour of the river and they Anacostia Park also have canoe, kayak, paddle boat, and Anacostia Park operated by the National rowboat rentals. There’s a concrete ramp Park Service is located on both sides of the located at the southern end of Anacostia River upstream and downstream of KingPark near Pennsylvania Avenue that is man and Heritage Islands. Nearby and paddle and powerboat accessible. The where the Anacostia enters the District is Anacostia Watershed Society regularly the 700-acre Kenilworth Park and Aquatic organizes outings and cleanups along Gardens (www.nps.gov/keaq/index.htm). the River and its tributaries. (www.anaHere, you’ll find a visitor center and short costiaws.org). You can paddle down to (less than one mile) trails where, depending Kenilworth Park and take a canoe/kayak on the season, you’ll find a wide variety tour of the area - but keep an eye on the rare waterlilies, lotuses, birds and other tides! See www.saltwatertides.com for wildlife. The park also contains the Kea tide chart. There’s also a dock at the nilworth Marsh, the only remaining tidal National Arboretum that is sometimes marsh in DC. Near the Pennsylvania Avopen. Call 202-245-2726 to check.

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Tying it All Together – the Anacostia Riverwalk Linking this entire area is the Anacostia Riverwalk, which eventually will be continuous 12-foot wide, 20-mile trail on both sides of the Anacostia River designed for cyclists, runners, skaters, and walkers alike. Still one of DC’s best kept secrets, the trail takes you along the river, but also through neighborhoods, marshlands, and parks. You’re likely to see a wide variety of waterfowl, and you might even catch a glimpse of one of DC’s bald eagles.You’ll find seating, system maps, bike racks, and interactive maps along the way, as well as easy access to Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens from the trail. Most of the trail has been completed, though the NavyYard section is closed as needed. The easiest place to access the trail from the Hill is at Yards Park, though there is also access at the base of the 11th Street Bridge.

The 11st Street Bridge Park The planned 11th Street Bridge Park will link Capitol Hill and Anacostia via a bridge park that will be constructed on pilons of a former 11th Street vehicle bridge. The planning phase is well under way, and construction should begin in 2021. The park should open in 2023. A community outreach effort has identified desirable amenities for the park that include an environmental education center, amphitheater, kayak / canoe launch, urban agriculture, café and a 21st century play space.

As you can see, there are a lot of great things happening on our river. Get out there and explore it!

Catherine Plume is a lifelong environmentalist, a writer, and blogger for the DC Recycler: www.DCRecycler.blogspot.com; Twitter: @ DC_Recycler. She is also a Board Member and theVice Chair of the DC Chapter of the Sierra Club, however, perspectives expressed are her own and do not necessarily represent the positions of that organization. u

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Directory ACUPUNCTURE /ALT. HEALING Capitol Hill Chiropractic Center David Walls-Kaufman 411 East Capitol St. SE 202-544-6035 capitolhillchiropractic.com Lavender Retreat Wellness Club 1236 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-450-2329 lavender-retreat.com New Life Wellness Center 426 Eighth St. SE 202-544-9595 newlifewellnesscenter.com Marjorie G. Shovlin Acupuncture 906 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Ste. 210 202-680-0125 marjorieshovlin.com Joseph Tarantolo, M.D. Existential Psychiatrist 902 Pennsylvania Ave. SE Ste. 210 202-543-5290

BARBERS Capitol Barber & Stylist 201 Massachusetts Ave. NE 202-544-8380 Cutz On the Hill 114 15th St. SE 202-543-1547

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Moms work out at Canal Park in Capitol Riverfront while toddlers watch from their strollers.

Powell’s Barber Shop 1232 H St. NE, 202-388-0378 Wrenn’s Barber Shop 1005 8th St SE 301-793-655

Cole Stevens Salon 1210 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-547-4444 colestevenssalon.com

BEAUTY SALONS

Michael Anthony Salon 661 C St. SE, Second Floor 202-506-3609 michaelanthonysalondc.com

Atla Salon 733 11 St NE 202-803-2903 atlassalondc.com

Patou Salon & Spa 709 D St. SE 202-543-7643 patousalonandspa.com

Bang Salon at the Yards 1212 Fourth St. SE. Ste. 170 202-628-3222 bangsalon.com/yards

Randolph Cree 325 Seventh St. SE 202-547-1014 randolphcree.com

Bravado Hair Design 655 C St. SE 202-729-9958 bravadohairdesign.net

Tracy & Company 428 Eighth St. SE 202-546-4887 tracyhairandnailssalon.com

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BEAUTY SUPPLY Haute Hair Extensions 820 H St. NE 202-543-1090, hautehairdc.com Marie’s Beauty Supply 1012 H St. NE 202-450-1678 mariebeautysupplies.com Sephora 380 7th St SE 202-544-0202 www.sephora.com

CANNABIS DISPENSARIES Anacostia Organics 2022 Martin L King Jr Ave SE, 202-845-8574

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Metropolitan Wellness Center 409 Eighth St SE, #201 202-817-3920 mwcdc.com

CHIROPRACTOR Advantage Rehabilitation & Wellness Center 641 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-544-4478 dcintegrative.com Capitol Hill Chiropractic Center David Walls-Kaufman 411 East Capitol St. SE 202-544-6035 capitolhillchiropractic.com Paradigm Chiropractic and Performance, LLC Dr. Henry Jenkins Jr. 650 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Ste. 470 202-546-0981 paradigmchiropracticdc.com Moses Chiropractic 400 Eighth St. NE 202-546-2000 drmochiro.com

COSMETIC Change for Life Wellness & Aesthetics Wanda R. Dyson, M.D. 650 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Ste. 250 571-248-5724 cflwellness.com

COUNSELORS Sharon L. Bernier 333 16th Street SE 202-544-6465

Capitol Hill Consortium for Counseling and Consultation 650 Pennsylvania Ave SE 202-544-5440 ccccmentalhealth.com

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The Imago Center of Washington DC Couples, Individuals and Families 301 A St. SE 202-670-5065 imagocenterdc.com Laelia Gilborn Children, Adolescents, Adults 731 Eighth St. SE Ste. 301 240-356-2966 Mind Body Health 600 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, 571-328-7408 mindbodyva.com Nancy L. Lithgow, RN, MSW Individuals, Couples & Families 101 Sixth St. NE 202-543-7700 Re-New Psychological Services 600 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Suite 310 202-341-0500, renewpsych.com

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Gina Sangster, LICSW Family Therapy 650 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Ste. 240 202-688-2376 Joseph Tarantolo, M.D. Existential Psychiatrist 902 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Ste. 210 202-543-5290

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Creating Beautiful Smiles for a Lifetime Susan E. Hodges, D.D.S.

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Washington Anxiety Center of Capitol Hill Children, adolescents, elders and families 519 Ninth St. SE 202-768-6494 washingtonanxietycenter.com Washington Psychotherapy Institute 50 E St. SE, Ste. 300 202-641-0670 washingtonpsychotherapyinstitute.com

DANCE Capitol Hill Arts Workshop (CHAW) 545 7th St. SE 202-547-6839, chaw.org Capitol Movement 315 G St. SE (in Strength & Health) capitolmovement.org info@capitolmovement.org Joy of Motion Dance Center – H St. 1333 H St. NE 202-399-6763 joyofmotion.org

DENTISTS Aden Family & Cosmetic Dentistry Tawann P. Jackson DDS 650 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Ste. 460 202-547-7772 aden-family-cosmetic-dentistry. business.site Bowers Dentistry Larry Bowers DDS 711 E Capitol St 202- 544-0086 bowersdentistry.com Capitol Family Dentistry Tyler Jacques D.M.D. 335 C St. SE 202- 543-0700 capitolhillfamilydentist.com Capitol Dental Associates 1201 S. Capitol St. SW 202-621-8446 capitoldentalteam.com Capitol Hill Dental Group 412 First St. SE 202-863-1600, chdg.net

Momentum Dance & Fitness 534 8th St. SE 202-785-0035 momentumdancetheatre.com

Capitol Hill Pediatric Dentistry Dr. Sy Majidi 650 Pennsylvania Ave. SE Suite 220 202-849-3292 capitolhillpediatric.dentist

St. Mark’s Dance Studio 301 A St. SE 202-543-0053 stmarks.net

Nishan Halim, D.M.D. 27 Sixth St. NE 202-543-2020 nishanhalimdmd.com

Studio One 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE & 511 11th St. SE studioone-dance.com

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Smile Beautiful Dental 1101 Fourth St. SW 202-798-1050 smilebeautifuldental.com

Solidcore Navy Yard 1245 1st St. SE 202-734-7060 Solidcore.co

South Capitol Smile Center Sheila Samaddar DDS 1313 South Capitol St. SW 202-488-1313 southcapitolsmilecenter.com

Sport & Health 315 G St. SE 202-234-5678 sportandhealth.com Waterside Fitness 901 6th St. SW 202-488-3701 chuckfitt.com

The Washington Dental Health Care Center 729 Eighth St. SE 202-546-2202 washingtondentalhealthcarecenter.com

ELDER CARE MANAGEMENT Eldercare Partners DC Guidance for Geriatric Caregivers, Beverly Lavoie 202-601-4915

FITNESS CENTERS & PERSONAL TRAINING Atlas Fitness DC 920 11th St. SE 202-525-5183 atlasfitnessdc.com Balance Gym 214 D St. SE 202-871-1522 balancegym.com Biker Barre Capitol Hill 738 Seventh St. SE 202-733-1009, bikerbarre.com Crossfit DC Northeast 1365 H St. NE 202-450-6432, crossfitdc.com ElectionCycle DC 1108 H St. NE 202- 412-3355 electioncycledc.com

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Twenty-five clinicians make up the Capitol HIll Consortium for Counselling and Consultation (CCCC) at 650 Pennsylvania Ave. SE.

Gold’s Gym Capitol Hill 409 Third St. SW 202-544-4653 goldsgym.com/capitolhilldc

Off Road DC Capitol Hill 637 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-681-1319 offroaddc.com

Jade Fitness 1310 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-629-4455 jadefitnessdc.com

Pattie Cinelli Personal Trainer 202-329-5514 pattiecinelli.com

Momentum Dance & Fitness 534 Eighth St. SE 202-517-7252 momentumdancetheatre.com

Pure Barre 407 8th St. SE 202-847-3708 purebarre.com

Orange Theory Fitness Eastern Market 330 Seventh St. SE 202-688-3161 H Street 609 H St. NE 202-991-5898 Navy Yard 82 I St. SE 202-688-0099 Orangetheoryfitness.com

Reformation Fitness Capitol Hill 525 Eighth St. SE 2nd Floor 202-813-3647 reformationfitness.com

Old City CrossFit 1007 H St. NE 202-804-5944 oldcitycrossfit.com

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St. Mark’s Yoga Center 301 A St. SE (in St. Mark’s Episcopal Church) 202-546-4964 stmarks.net/st-marks-community/arts/yoga

Vida Fitness 1212 4th St. SE, #170 202-554-0444 vidafitness.com

HOSPITALS Bridgepoint Hospital Capitol Hill Long-term care 223 Seventh St. NE 202-546-5700 bridgepointhealthcare.com Children’s National Medical Center 111 Michigan Ave. NW 202-476-5000 childrensnational.org George Washington Hospital 900 23rd St. NW 202-715-4000 gwhospital.com Medstar Health Promptcare 228 Seventh St. SE 855-546-1970 medstarhealth.org

MARTIAL ARTS Master Erica Gutman 202-546-6275 mastergutman@gmail.com matergutman.com

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711 East Capitol St, SE 202.544.0086 • bowersdentistry.com

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MASSAGE / WELLNESS THERAPY

Eastern Market Nails 214 7th St. SE 202-548-0022 Easternmarketmainstreet.org

Freed Bodyworks 1337 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-321-9715 freedbodyworks.com

Indigo Nail Stylist 1221 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-758-5842

Lavender Retreat 1236 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-450-2329 lavender-retreat.com

Nailsaloon 740 C St SE 202-594-3252 thenailsaloon.com

Capitol Hill Sport & Health 315 G St. SE 202-234-5678 sportandhealth.com

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT Grubbs CARE Pharmacy 326 East Capitol St. NE 202-543-4400 grubbspharmacy.com

Tammy’s Nails 225 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-543-2223 tammyssalondc.com

OPTICIANS / OPTOMETRISTS

Morton 8th St. Pharmacy 724 East Capitol St. NE 202-547-0378 mortoncarepharmacy.com

Blink Optical 51 District Square SW 202-776-0996 blinkoptical.com

Super Pharmacy & Medical Supply 1019 H St. NE 202-388-0050, superrxdc.com

Eye Central Drs. Reed & Fissel 635 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-546-2838, eyecentral.net

NAILS A-List Nails 739 8th St. SE 202-544-3706 a-listnailspa.com Angelo Nails 619 Pennsylvania Ave. NE 202-543-0260 Capitol Nail Salon 201 Massachusetts Ave. NE 202-543-0989

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The Nails Spa 405 Eighth St. SE 202-817-3731

Georgetown Optician 660 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-597-5172 georgetownoptician.com MyEyeDr. 233 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-544-9220, myeyedr.com

PEDIATRIC THERAPY Skills on the Hill LLC 405 Eighth St. NE 202-544-5439 skillsonthehill.com

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PHARMACY H Street Care Pharmacy 812 H St. NE 202-621-9665 Grubbs CARE Pharmacy 326 East Capitol St. NE 202-543-4400 grubbspharmacy.com Morton 8th St. Pharmacy 724 East Capitol St. NE 202-547-0378 mortoncarepharmacy.com Super Pharmacy & Medical Equipment 1019 H St. NE 202-388-0050 superpharmacyllc.com

PHYSICAL THERAPY Active Physical Therapy 650 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Ste. 170 202-544-4874 active-physicaltherapy.com Capitol Hill Physical Therapy Center 620 C St. SE 202-543-8020 capitolhillphysicaltherapycenter.com Rose Physical Therapy Group 1015 Half St. SE 202-630-0378, rosept.com

PHYSICIANS – ALLERGY Denise Chevalier-Hamilton 650 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Ste. 480 202-546-0062 chevalierallergyandasthma.com

PHYSICIANS – DERMATOLOGY Allen A. Flood 650 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Ste. 420 202-719-0855 aafloodmd.com

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So What’s There to Do Around Here?

BY MEGHAN MARKEY

DC is home to ever-evolving, distinct, vibrant communities that all have historic roots that have grown into the modern fabric of the city. Hip dining spots and exciting live music venues sit alongside cultural and historic landmarks.

Exciting activities and shopping abound in each of the following neighborhoods; and we’ve selected a handful from each to highlight.

Barracks Row/ Eastern Market Take a Class at the Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital The Hill Center has a storied history as a Naval hospital dating to the late 19th century. Now, it serves as an active community center that promotes and provides cultural programming: everything from cooking classes, drawing classes, educational lectures, musical performances and gallery shows. There is always something happening at the Hill Center for folks of all ages and interests. Check their schedule often for the goings-on! http://www.hillcenterdc.org/

See Everything from Live Jazz and Bluegrass...

Or Belt Some Tunes Out Yourself Mr. Henry’s cozy pub has been entertaining DC residents and visitors with live music since the late 1960s. The restaurant even provided a

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home venue for the inimitable Roberta Flack, who performed upstairs multiple times a week. Mr. Henry’s hosts weekly jazz, bluegrass and folk performances. Or, if you’d rather be the action than listen to the action, warm-up those singingin-the-shower tunes and go to karaoke nights at Barracks Row staple but newly renovated The Ugly Mug (affectionately, “The Mug”). They also have trivia and weekly cover bands! You can’t go wrong. www.uglymugdc.com

Explore the Lively Dining Scene Barrack’s Row and Eastern Market have become a lightning rod for foodies. At the center is the award-winning Rose’s Luxury, whose innovative dishes give this renowned restaurant its neighborhood charm. Or go more casual at their cafe and wine bar Little Pearl (get the banana latte...trust) next to the Hill Center.

There’s also Balkan cool spot Ambar with a stellar bottomless brunch, Acqua al 2 is romantic with a menu chock full of rustic Italian dishes. And be sure to visit the two bisons at farm-to-table stand-out Beuchert’s and get a superb cocktail from their talented bar staff.

Visit the Food Hall and Weekend Flea Market A trip to Eastern Market of course would not be complete without spending a day... at the market (duh). Completed by a German-born immigrant and architect Adolph Cluss in 1873 in the the vibrant red-brick style he is known for (he designed many beautiful buildings in DC), the market is a historic landmark. Go on the weekend to get the full experience of produce from local farms and local artisans and merchants at the flea market.

Inside, buy flowers, fresh produce, cheese, high-quality meats and seafood, fresh baked goods; and experience a sense of community that can’t be beat.

Play Boardgames at Labyrinth Labyrinth is a beloved shop packed to the brim with specialty board games, puzzles, card games, strategy games, mazes - basically any game that doesn’t require one to be glued to a glowing screen in a zombie state for hours. The shop stocks games for all ages and includes a space in the back that hosts a variety of weekly gaming events. Whether your a Magic:

From left: Capitol Riverfront Thursday Night Movies in Canal Park. Courtesy Capitol Riverfront BID; The interior of Beuchert’s Saloon, where bisons Mike and Ike overlook the bar. Courtesy of Beuchert’s Saloon; Pasta making classes at Osteria Morini. Courtesy Osteria Morini; Mr. Henry’s hosts weekly jazz and bluegrass performances. Photo: Jenny Nordstrom

The Gathering fan (raises hand) or RPGs (role playing games for you newbies!) or just want to join one of their open board game nights, Labyrinth is the place for you.

The Yards Take a Pasta Class Freshly made pasta is one of the most serotonin-inducing items in the gastronomic repertoire, as anyone who has had a meal at Osteria Morini knows. What could be better than savoring a bowl of house-made, velvety tagliatelle with ragu overlooking the river? Perhaps, learning to make fresh pastas yourself from Osteria Morini’s knowledgeable staff.

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course meal (osteriamorini. com/washington-dc/)

Butchery. There’s a bakery, fishmonger, Ethiopian and Italian fare, or sit down to get oysters at Rappahannock Oyster Bar. A handful of unique retail stalls make up the rest The possibilities and permutations are endless - you could truly spend an entire day hanging out.

Take a Leap at the Trapeze School NY With the pressures and anxiety-inducing schedules we all experience at some point in life, sometimes it helps to just let go - and go flying through the air in a fun, safe, environment, leaving all your cares on the ground. Enter flying trapeze! The Trapeze School NY offers flying trapeze lessons for all experience levels. washingtondc.trapezeschool.com/

Support Creative, Independent Designers and Small Businesses If you’re looking for a unique gift and ethical consumption is your thing, look no further than Steadfast Supply for an amazing shopping experience. To call this merely a store would be a disservice: housed in a 3,000 sq. foot warehouse, the space is more of an “incubator” for an array of both local artisans and independent merchants from around the country. The space is brimming with incredibly well-crafted, interesting, beautiful goods - everything from handmade jewelry, paper goods, art,clothing, soaps, candles, and beyond. http://www.steadfastsupplydc.com/

Explore U.S. Naval History If you are visiting the neighborhood, whose rich naval history is prevalent in its current iteration, visit the National Museum of the U.S. Navy. From scale ships, machinery and naval technology, interactive exhibits, permanent and visiting collections on wartime and peacekeeping missions, events, and a Cold War gallery, it is the U.S. Navy’s flagship museum.

Although free, entrance requires an escort or some pre-planning ahead of a visit.

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Trapeze lessons at the Trapeze School of NY. Courtesy: Trapeze School

www.history.navy.mil/content/history/ museums/nmusn.html

Stroll the Yards Park The Yards Park has so many charming components. From interactive water features, to open green space perfect for picnics, and an enclosed dog run to safely romp with your canine friends,Yards Park is a wonderful place to relax in between activities, errands, or after a satisfying meal. In the summer, kids can always be found splashing in the Canal Basin and Waterwall. TheYard Park also hosts great festivals and events throughout the year (think summer concerts, movies in the park, annual Jazz Festival).

Union Market Peruse the Specialty Food Hall The centerpiece of this ever-growing neighborhood, the “market” at Union Market is a must. Always lively, the market has a plethora of unique food stalls, sit-down counters, grocers, rotating pop-ups and appealing vendors.You can get lunch at the Burmese bodega Toli Moli while waiting to get your knives sharpened at District Cutlery, pick up a growler of brewed blue lemongrass kombucha at Craft Kombucha, or maybe some artisanal charcuterie at Red Apron

See an Independent Movie

The Angelika Pop-Up, located behind the market, is a small arthouse cinema that focuses on independent, foreign and cult movies, in addition to showing various film festivals and hosting cinema-centric events. The screens are on the small side, but that’s part of it’s charm. And don’t miss the specialty snacks and beverages at concessions!

Be Transported to Italy Nestled in the outer warehouse area of Union Market, A. Litteri can be found by looking for the section of building painted with the colors of the Italian flag.

In operation since 1926 and in its current location since 1932, this old-school Italian market, wine store and deli will have you dreaming of booking an Italian vacation.

Complete with a whole wall of specialty dried pastas and risottos, high-quality olive oils, sauces, and a sandwich menu to drool over; this is one of those places where you go in for a bottle of wine and leave with two bags overflowing with items.

Get Instagram-Ready Does your Instagram need a little pick-meup? Walk around the side of Union Market and find two stand-out murals. The first one you’ll notice is a collaboration between Union Market and the Smithsonian’s Hirshhorn Museum: Yoko Ono’s words “Relax. Your Heart Is Stronger Than What You Think!” is stamped across the

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nice to relax above it all. Perhaps with a cocktail in hand, on a rooftop, gazing at the sunset at one of the best vantage points in the city. Whiskey Charlie is a rooftop whiskey bar on the 10th floor of the Canopy by Hilton Hotel, replete with outdoor deck, firepits, and tasty small bites for an optimal experience (whiskeycharliewharf.com/)

Get your Tiki On

Sipping tiki drinks at the main bar overlooking the water at Tiki TNT. Courtesy Tikit TNT.

upper part of the building. Walk a little further, and you will find LA-based street artist Mr. Brainwash’s infamous “heart wall,” where many a couple have snapped pics (or folks with their dogs, obviously).

Capture that Instagram shot and be a part of the art.

The Wharf Experience the Recreation Pier The Recreation Pier is a great place to either relax and take in the river with some ice cream or coffee; the pier is dotted with large swings and modern lounge chairs, all culminating in a structural fire feature designed to look like a real blazing fire pit. Or, if you’re itching for some outdoors fun, kayak and paddleboard rentals are available from the pier or catch the Wharf Jitney, a free ferry to East Potomac Park.

Take Your Pick of Live Music!

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One of the newest additions to The Wharf, Tiki TNT & Potomac Distilling Company allow you to experience summery tiki drinks year round in a three-story space filled with Polynesian and island accents. The drinkware and garnishes accent owner and distiller Todd Thrasher’s delicious craft rum drinks and lend an incredibly fun vibe to a fun space; you simply can’t be in a bad mood when sipping a tiki cocktail out of a ceramic jumping fish while noshing on Hawaiian centric fare. Even in the dead of DC winter! (www.tikitnt.com/)

night desires, your midweek, intimate setting local acts, or your grab-a-beer with a trio playing in the corner of the bar nights. The Anthem (www.theanthemdc.com/) has established itself as one of the top large scale, modern music venues in the city, drawing huge names like Florence + the Machine and indie and rock groups with national followEat and Shop at the Same Time ings. Around the corner, Pearl Street H Street is packed with restaurants, Warehouse (www.pearlstreetwarehouse. bars and cafes and it’s hard to pick one com/) is a music hall that focuses on to highlight. However, Maketto stands blues, folk, soul, bluegrass, and country acts, many of them local (there’s also an adjoinPearl Street Warehouse, courtesy of PSW ing diner). Union Stage (www.unionstage.com/) is another small-scale venue that hosts a variety of musical acts the Tap Room upstairs.

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Start your morning with a warm baked pastry and illy caffĂŠ, ease into lunch with fresh panini and primi piatti and finally enjoy a fresh house made pasta or risotto either in the store or packaged to take home for your dinner.

Wine by the glass or a special bottle to take home.

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We cater full meals and parties both on premise and off.

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Nightime at the Wharf, our newest entertainment district with three music venues. Photo: Jason Yen

apart for it’s mish mash of retail, cafe, and restaurant that features riffs on Taiwanese and Cambodian cooking, all for a truly unique experience. http://maketto1351.com/

Rock ‘n’ Roll The Rock ‘n’ Roll Hotel is not a hotel. But in 2006, before it opened as a multilevel music venue, it was a funeral parlor.

Some think ghosts still haunt the place! But don’t let that dissuade you. This place is a mainstay on H Street, and for good reason. From live music on the first floor, rollicking DJ nights on the second floor, and a rooftop area, this place is always a great evening. http:// www.rockandrollhoteldc.com/

Play Mini Golf and Giant Jenga Feeling a little nostalgic for some throwback fun? Look no further than H Street Country Club, a multilevel bar where you can kick back with a beer and enjoy playing mini golf, giant jenga, skee-

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ball, shuffleboard - and can’t forget perennial bar favorite Big Buck Hunter. http://www. hstcountryclub.com/

Catch Some Art Gallery O on H is a funky, deceptively large local art gallery and gathering space that holds a number of events throughout the year; from live music in the adjacent courtyard, Art All Night (it participates in the citywide art festival with live performances), the annual H Street Festival, and hosts an amazing Krampus parade and party around the holidays. www.galleryoonh.com/

See a Show The historic Atlas Performing Arts Center is credited with sparking the revitalization of H Street. It opened in 2006 as a massive arts space with dance studios, four performance spaces, and a cafe.

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Arts On The Hill

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There is an amazing variety of

but productions appear around town at other theaters and venues.

cultural amenities in the Capitol Hill neighSt. Mark’s Players borhood. As residents, 301 A St. SE we have the privilege of (St. Mark’s having access to these Episcopal Church) facilities in one of the 202-854-9199 nation’s most walkable stmarksplayers.org neighborhoods.We are St. Mark’s Playalso surrounded by ers have been a fixture many talented neighon Capitol Hill for bors including poets, over 35 years as the novelists, playwrights, resident company at actors, musicians and St. Mark’s Episcopal artists. Taking advanChurch. From their tage of these offerings Philadelphia Story produced by St. Marks Players. Casey Ewell, Sam Stenecker, and roots performing GilLauren Devoll. Photo: Oscar Alvarez can be done with ease, bert and Sullivan opas these venues are erettas, this company right around the corand performance of Comedia dell’Arte. has evolved to become ner from where you live.

In addition to performances and touran established and respected member of ing, the company does school residenthe DC theater community. Each season, cies, university workshops and master THEATRE COMPANIES the Players perform three plays. training for actors. Visit the website or Arena Stage email Artistic Director Paul Reisman for Taffety Punk Theatre Company 1101 Sixth St. SW more information.

202-415-4838 202-544-9066, arenastage.org Founded in 1950, Arena Stage is one of the nation’s original resident theaters and holds a revered place in the history and continuing life of American theater. The Mead Center for American Theater, Arena Stage holds the distinction of being the largest theater in the country dedicated to American plays and playwrights, premiering new plays as well as continuing to produce the classics.

Faction of Fools 800 Florida Ave. NE (Eastman Studio Theatre, Gallaudet Univ.) factionoffools.org, info@factionoffools.org

Faction of fools entertains, educates and elucidates through the practice

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Folger Shakespeare Theater (See Folger Shakespeare Library under Performance Venues below) Mosaic Theater Company 1333 H St. NE (in Atlas Performing Arts Center) mosaictheater.org

Mosaic Theater Company is known for producing provocative and sociallyrelevant performances, providing audiences with a dynamic new venue for the dramatizing and debating of ideas.

This includes the company’s annual intercultural festival. The venue is usually at the Atlas Performing Arts Center,

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This small but mighty company frequently performs in the black box space of Capitol Hill Arts Workshop.

Taffety Punk was founded by a group of artists who shared both a love of the Bard as well as punk rock music. The company is known for a fierce aesthetic, a pared down approach to classics and a commitment to accessible ticket prices.

MUSIC PROGRAMS Capital City Symphony 1333 H St. NE (Atlas Performing Arts Center) capitalcitysymphony.org

Performing creative programs in a relaxed concert format provides a musical outlet for talented amateur as well as professional players.

Led by director Victoria Gau since 1997, the 100 volunteer musicians enthusiastically explore both symphonic classics and the best of 20th Century music.

Capitol Hill Chorale P.O. Box 15703 Washington, DC 202-540-0547 capitolhillchorale.org

Maestro Frederick Binkholder leads this 90-voice ensemble, performing a series of three concerts each season at area churches, presenting both a cappella and accompanied works in classical, folk, jazz, and popular music genres.

United States Navy Band 617 Warrington Ave. SE (Washington Navy Yard) navyband.navy.mil

The United States Navy Band is actually comprised of six primary performing groups as well as a host of smaller ensembles. One hundred seventy enlisted musicians perform over 270 public concerts and 1,300 ceremonies each year.

Every spring, the Concert Band hosts their annualYoung Artist Solo Competition. From May to the end of August, the band performs at regular Friday Evening Parades.

The performance and parade are free but reservations are recommended. Go online at paraderes.dcmarines.com to reserve. Find a full event calendar on the website.

MUSIC VENUES The Anthem 901 Wharf St. SW 202-888-0020 theanthemdc.com

At 6000 seats, Anthem is more intimate than a large arena concert venue. Stateof-the-art sound engineering makes Anthem one of the nation’s most acoustically prime places to watch your favorite performer.

Mr. Henry’s Upstairs 601 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-546-8412 mrhenrysdc.com

Local neighborhood pub and restaurant Mr. Henry’s has been in operation since 1966.

The upstairs bar launched the career of artists such as Roberta Flack and continues to feature local talent with weekly Jazz programming. At theWednesday Capitol Hill Jazz Jam (CHJJ), hosted by Aaron Myers and Herb Scott, musicians rise from the crowd to perform with the house band.

On Thursdays, bluegrass, Americana and acoustic artists fill the upstairs bar with eclectic sounds. The Friday Feature showcases local jazz acts and occasional visitors, and on Saturdays, vocalists are featured on the historic stage. Weekend reservations are recommended.

See the calendar of events and make a reservation online at mrhenrysdc.com/music

♨ ANTOJITOS SALVADOREñOS Y MEXICANOS CARNITAS LAS PLACITAS............$ 8.95 Grilled strips of beef served

lettuce and tomatoes.

This Southwest Wharf venue bills itself as an all-

TAMAL DE ELOTE....O DE POLLO............$ 2.75 Corn tamale served with sour cream, Chicken Tamale served with pico de gallo.

YUCCA CON CHICHARRON...........$ 8.95 CAMARONES AL AJILLO........................$ 8.95 Fried Spanish root♨ with ESPECIALIDADES fried pork Shrimp sautéed in a garlic butter SALVADORENAS - SALVADORAN SPECIALTIES and cabbage salad.

All the following anddishes white wine aresauce. served with rice and beans.

PUPUSAS……..............................$ 2.00 CEVICHE MIXTO………...........................$ 10.95

LAS PLACITAS SAMPLER...................................................................................$ 13.95 Hand-made tortilla filled w/ cheese,treat,

Fresh Shrimp, fish, shrimp, A Salvadoran (Grilled Steak,marinated Chicken, in& 1 pupusa) or pork & cheese. served on sauteed veggies. lemon-lime and spices.

(Highly juice Recommended) PLATANOS FRITOS.....................$ 4.50 MEJILLONES MARINEROS.....................$ 8.95 EL TIPICO........................................................................................................$ 12.95 combowith of chicken tamale, pupusa,served sweet inplantain, Sweet fried plantainA served

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12.95 sour cream and COMBINACION beans.

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& marineros sauce.

Veggie combo tamale, MEXICANO……….................$ a cheese pupusa, plantain,6.95 & veggies of the day.

TAQUITOS DORADOS..................$ 8.95 of a corn GUACAMOLE LAS PLACITAS STEAK........................................................................................$ 14.95 Three crispy taquitos filled with beef A blend of ripe avocados served with chips.

Grilled New York Steak served with garlic butter sauce. or chicken, served w/guac. & sour cream.

MAR Y TIERRA.................................................................................................$ 14.95 CHILE CON QUESO......................$ 5.95 Grilled New York Steak served with shrimp sautéed in garlic butter sauce.

Mild, jalapeño taste melted cheese.

PARRILLADA AL CARBON....................................................................................$ 14.95 CHORIZO CON QUESO..................$ 6.95 of chicken breast, NY Steak, shrimp served w/garlic butter sauce.

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Spanish sausage topped with ASADA...................................................................................................$ melted CARNE 13.95 cheese and tortillas on the side. steak

Fajita grilled served with sauteed spanish onions & plantains on the side.

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Tender morsels of sour oven cream, baked guacamole, pork with sauteed Tortilla chips covered with beans, cheese, & pico deonions gallo.and served with plantain.

POLLO ASADO...................................................................................................$ 12.95 (CHEESE & BEANS)........$ 7.95 (CHICKEN / STEAK)...............$ 8.95 chicken oven& roasted Salvadoran style.

(MIXTO) Half chicken, steak, shrimp...................$ 9.95 Covered with sauteed spanish onions.

POLLO RANCHERO..............................................................................................$ 12.95 Half chicken oven roasted. Covered w/sauteed onions, green peppers, & tomatoes.

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refried beans, plantain, ENSALADA sliced avocados, & cheese.

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Mixed eggs with sausage.

Served refried beans, Seafood Soup w/shrimp, scallops,scrambled

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offers workshops, and master classes.

The professional Capitol Movement Dance and CMI Kids Companies tour and are available for bookings at performances, classes and events.

Performance at theThe Anthem. Photo: Andrew Lightman

American live music destination. Rock, country, folk, soul, bluegrass, take center stage on a nightly basis.

Rock and Roll Hotel 1353 H St NE 202-388-ROCK (7635) rockandrollhoteldc.com

This former funeral home turned music venue has been bringing crowds to H Street for 13 years. The three-story club boasts a ground floor performance space, a second-floor bar and a roof deck.

This is the place to catch rising musicians on their way up the charts.

Union Stage 740 Water St. SW 877-987-6487, unionstage.com

Union Stage is a brand new stateof-the-art live music venue and tavern at The Wharf. In addition to concerts, the Union State Tap Room serves local and regional craft beers and artisanal pizza.

DANCE Capitol Movement 315 G St. SE (in Strength & Health) capitolmovement.org info@capitolmovement.org

Offering classes in hip-hop, contemporary, jazz and lyrical dance for adults and kids, Capitol Movement also

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Joy of Motion 1333 H St. NE (in Atlas Performing Arts) 202-399-6763, joyofmotion.org

Joy of Motion offers classes and workshops for dancers (and would-be dancers) of all ages, abilities, and levels in ballet, hip hop, flamenco, ballroom, tango, and belly dancing.

Momentum Dance Theatre 534 Eighth St. SE 202-517-7252 momentumdancetheatre.com

Founded in 1986 by Hill resident Roberta Rothstein, its mission is to be ambassadors of the jazz, hip hop and dance theater experience through performance, training, outreach and audience engagement.The studio houses the Jazz Hip Hop Academy for children and teens, offers classes for adults and holds performances and events for the community.

of stepping, Step Afrika! is national and international touring company presenting performance, residencies and workshops worldwide. Step Afrika! gets people moving—towards college, towards a greater appreciation for the arts and towards a better understanding of each other.

Don’t miss their holiday step show at the Atlas for all ages.

Studio One studioone-dance.com

Studio One Dance teaches creative ballet to students aged 2 to 6 years old through classes and camps. Classes use props and instruments to explore creativity and movement and introduce both classical and contemporary music as well as beginner ballet terms and positions.

Classes are usually held at Rooted Pilates studio or the Hill Center. Contact Studio One through the website.

PERFORMANCE CENTERS These are organizations which produce and or host a variety of creative groups, performances, lectures, discussions and other events.

Atlas Performing Arts Center 1333 H St. NE 202-399-7993, atlasarts.org

St. Mark’s Dance Studio 301 A St. SE (in St. Mark’s Episcopal Church) 202-543-0054 ext. 5 stmarksdancestudio.org

The 59,000 square-foot complex is home base for the Capital City Symphony, Joy of Motion, Congressional Chorus and American Youth Chorus, The Mosaic Theater and Step Afrika!

Atlas also helps foster aspiring performing artists through community-based programs of training and education in the arts and stagecraft.

St. Mark’s offers a variety of dancing for pre-schoolers to adults directed by Rosetta Brooks, who has been teaching dance for over 50 years.

Capitol Hill Arts Workshop 545 Seventh St. SE 202-547-6839, chaw.org

Step Afrika!

1333 H St. NE (in Atlas Performing Arts Center) 202-399-7993 ext.111, stepafrika.org

Dedicated to the art and tradition

Through after-school classes, summer camps and adult classes CHAW builds community and fosters creativity through the arts. The renovated school building on Seventh Street SE houses a dance studio, black box theater, drawing/

painting and ceramics studios, an art gallery, a photographic darkroom, and rooms for private music instruction.

The Corner Store 900 South Carolina Ave. SE www.cornerstoreartsdc.org cornerstorekc@gmail.com

Owners Kris Swanson and Roy Mustelier created The Corner Store in 2001.

This intimate and truly homey venue showcases musicians, filmmakers, artists, poets and actors. There are occasional special events, art shows as well as music jams.Visit the website to check out the calendar of events and purchase tickets; email Program Manager Karen Cohen for more information or to book your event.

Ebenezers Coffeehouse 201 F St. NE 202-558-6900 ebenezerscoffeehouse.com

Owned and operated by the National Community Church, the coffee house has also become a venue for local indie, folk rock, and acoustic singers and songwriters. In addition, the coffeehouse hosts ballroom dance lessons and open-mic nights for musicians and poets.

Folger Shakespeare Library 201 East Capitol St. SE 202-544-4600, box office 202-544-7077 folger.edu

Folger Shakespeare Library is home to the world’s largest and finest collection of Shakespeare’s material and to major collections of other rare Renaissance books, manuscripts and works of art. Its

Elizabethan theater provides an intimate setting for world class productions. Its well-known public programs include plays, concerts, literary readings, family activities, and exhibitions, as well as numerous K-12 and college programs for students and teachers.

Hill Center 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-549-4172 hillcenterdc.org

At Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital, more than 50 partnering organizations offer instruction and presentations for people of all ages and backgrounds. These include music lessons, robotics, language classes, creative writing, art classes, yoga and gourmet cooking classes with renowned chefs. Hill Center has 11 program rooms including a fully-outfitted demonstration kitchen, computer labs, and an art studio as well as regular visual art shows and a yearly pottery exhibit and sale. There are many programs, concerts, film screenings and discussions each month and many are free.

The Library of Congress 10 First St. SE (Thomas Jefferson Building) 202-707-5000 loc.gov

The largest library in the world is right here in our neighborhood. Library of Congress not only houses the entirety of American culture within its walls it also produces a wide variety of programming including movies, concerts, exhibitions, book talks, and poetry readings.

A space to enjoy French cuisine with a great wine selection and craft cocktails in a vintage attic décor. Le Grenier’s charming decor and romantic ambiance transports you to a sexier time and place. Don’t miss their brunch on the weekends and their happy hour daily specials.

502 H St, NE 202-544-4999 www.legrenierdc.com

Mangialardo & Sons The Best Subs on Capitol Hill!

Italian Deli Est. 1953

1317 Pennsylvania Ave., SE (near Potomac Ave Metro)

202.543.6212 Mon _ Fri 8 AM _ 3 PM

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Miracle Theater 535 Eighth Street NE 202-400-3210 themiracletheatre.com

The theater shows current films and hosts live performances. The theater is the site of local film festivals such as DC Shorts and can also be rented for private events.

Blind Whino Southwest Arts Club 700 Delaware Ave. SW 202-544-0103 blindwhino.org

Over 15,000 square feet in the historic Friendship Baptist Church is dedicated to community-based arts programming, notable art Institutions and organizations. Visual pieces rotate through the 2,000 square foot art annex, with performances and events happening in the lounge and performance spaces.

The gallery is open Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday to Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

VISUAL ARTS Artechouse 1238 Maryland Ave. SW dc.artechouse.com

A first of a kind innovative art space dedicated to showcasing experiential and technology driven works by artists at the forefront of a new age. With a mission to inspire, educate and empower the creation of new, experiential and exploratory are forms, Artechouse connects audiences to the arts while stimulating interest in the possibilities of technology and science. Visit the Augmented Reality Bar which serves drinks activated with the AR Mobile App. Capitol Hill Art League (CHAL) 545 Seventh St. SE caphillartleague.org

A program of the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, CHAL is a thriving home for over 150 local artists. The program offers exhibitions, gallery talks, master

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Capitol Hill Art League members before a gallery opening. Photo: Karen Cohen

classes, lectures, workshops, and other activities, including seven juried exhibits and one non-juried holiday sale through which members can show and sell their work.

The Fridge 516½ Eighth St. SE thefridgedc.com

In addition to the visual arts, the gallery maintains a rigorous programming schedule that includes workshops, musical performances, poetry readings and spoken word. To contact the gallery, select ‘contact’ on the website.

Gallery NK 321 K St. NE (rear alley) 240-486-0261 galleryonk.com

Gallery NK is part artist studio, part artist residence and mostly a street-level art gallery tucked away in a cozy alley between I and K Streets NE. The gallery exhibits local and international artists in a variety of mediums. The staff excels at helping clients find the right work to display in a particular environment.

Gallery O on H 1354 H St. NE 202-649-0210, galleryoonh.com

Gallery O programs everything from jazz concerts to burlesque performances. Signature programming includes a Twelfth Night Party, a Mardi Gras extravaganza and a Krampusnacht celebration to benefit local children’s charities. During the H Street Festival, the gallery curates the Art Car display, and selects over a dozen of local artists to show work in a street vending format.

Martha Spak at The Wharf 60 District Sq. SW martha-spak-gallery-at-the-wharf.com

Martha Spak brings her expertise to The Wharf with a contemporary art gallery that offers original fine art and photography from local artists, as well as specialty items for your home. A DCarea artist herself, Spak is best known for her ethereal paintings that enhance environments and evoke a peaceful feel.

Her works are featured in magazines and exhibited in corporate and private collections around the country. u

A Capitol Hill Treasure Watching your families grow up around us is why we are in this business. Join us for dinner nightly at 5pm and Brunch on the weekends at 10:30. Reservations can be made on our website : www.mediumrarerestaurant.com

Rustic Artisian Bread • Salad • Steak • Frites • Secret Sauce Bon Appetit!

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D I N I N G RO OM & P U B LI C H O USE Three-story neighborhood bistro with an international menu, and an array of craft beers, wines and cocktails at three bars. Smith Commons offers something for every palate. Well-honed interiors, seasonal outdoor patios, regular exciting events and eclectic music. Offering some of the best area DJ’s every Friday and Saturday nights until 2:00 am. Patios are open year round with heaters during the winter.

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Somehow, I have become a walking meme. I

am a Capitol Hill Mom, and I love it. I’ve got two kids, an Uppa Baby Vista and a cup of coffee. I didn’t realize when we moved here, one kid and two strollers ago, that we were relocating into the real-life, much-discussed village that it takes to raise a child. Yet, that’s exactly what Capitol Hill is: a village full of people, places, and businesses that are all very into helping kids get everything they can out of growing up. Here’s a list of just a few of the ways it’s wonderful to raise kids on the Hill.

These Kids Don’t Know How Good They Have It Seriously. I think this all the time as I look at my 4-year-old (and I’m probably going to start saying it soon, so at least I know what she’s going to resent me for when she’s 13). This

neighborhood is built for kids. The Barracks Row Main Street Easter Egg Hunt. Calamaris Fruit and Vegetables in Eastern Market has a tradition of giving bananas to the littles. Lollipops at Trader Joe’s. Playgrounds every two blocks and a huge space in the North Hall of Eastern Market that is filled every Thursday with children’s performers and with moms and nannies looking for space to run their toddlers when the weather outside is frightful. The familiar faces and candy toss at the July 4th parade. EVERYTHING ABOUT HALLOWEEN. The list is endless.

It’s Easy To Make Friends.

Having kids on the Hill unlocks new social worlds. My husband is allergic to dogs (and I’m allergic to their upkeep), so having one isn’t an option for us. But just as the dog owners

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Modern Dance Weekly Class

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Ages 8 to 12 13 to 16

Christmas Time Dec. 7 & 8 A Workshop to Engage the Children & Give Mom & Dad some Time

Baby Ballet Morning Sessions Small Group Mommy and Me, Daddy and Me

Performing Arts Music & Movement Classes

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Dance Yoga Piano Voice Theatre Therapeutic Arts & More All Ages—Group or Private

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meet folks through their MOTH: little family members, so Mothers on the Hill do we meet people through The Mothers on the Hill the baby. Strap that little list serv is a community person to your chest and within the community.The most everyone you meet parents on this list offered will smile or strike up a cyber-support in my ‘fourth conversation. Not the cartrimester’ when the baby rier type? Put the kid in a screamed bloody murder stroller and join Fit 4 Mom for the first three months; or Stroller Strides – your real-life support in playkid in the stroller is part of groups and mom meet-ups; your workout, which they advice about places and think is hilarious; and you people to consult with for get to talk to and befriend everything from birthday adults in similar places on The Hill Center has all kinds of classes and activities for kids. parties to medical needs; their life paths. Not into and the chance to trade, exercise classes?You’ll meet sell and buy the myriad of practices sportsmanship without you. other parents when you start planning the super-expensive things that little kids East City Bookshop offers book clubs co-op calendar together at G Street Coneed for really short periods of time. It’s for young readers and regular story op or with Ms. Frances at CHCNS, and like having your mom, your best friend, hour, and down on H Street, Solid State later on with the PTA and PTO at school. your kids friends’ parents, a second-hand Books holds three story times a week. store, and a really trusted business and The Northeast and Southeast Libraries Walkability product review site all-in-one at your also offer popular story times and craft I’m actually in better shape since having fingertips at all times. classes. And that’s not even to mention children.The fact that I need to keep them all the amazing restaurants that smile busy, combined with the close proximity at strollers in their small spaces as they You Can Still Be An Adult of museums (kids love the Smithsonian hand out crayons and coloring pages, Like many MOTHs, we have a babyAir and Space Museum and my oldest some that you wouldn’t expect to do sitting arrangement with another set calls Natural History ‘the Museum of so by their names: My four-year old’s of parents. We sit for one another twice Stuffed Animals’) means that we walk favorite restaurant is Tunnicliff’s Tavern. a month so that we can still date our everywhere. Saturday and Sunday afterIt’s nice to color together over a beer spouses. It’s amazing how easy it is to find noon kid movies at Miracle Theater on and a juice. a place to go that’s well-suited to date Barracks Row. To H Street just to get night in a village also well-suited to kids. a pie for Daddy (from the aptly named Belly-up to the bar at Lola’s on Barracks Excellent Schools and Dangerously Delicious Pies), then into Row, dinner at the Salt Line, shows at School Community the playground at Lincoln Park on our Rock n Roll Hotel or the Anthem. It’s way to the swings at Garfield Park.

Hey, nobody doubts that schools can nice to be just us, too –and we don’t have get better, least of all the parents and to leave our little town to do it. community around them who are and Businesses Love Kids When we moved to the Hill, we were have been working to make sure that I’ve already noted the traditional bananajust looking for a place with more than happens.Yet the waiting lists to schools love kids get from Calamaris, but other two bedrooms and a bicycle commute like Brent and School-Within-A-School businesses are here for parents, too. Join to downtown that lasted less than a halfdemonstrate their success. Parent groups Elemeno Club and not only are there hour.

Those were lofty enough goals. run useful fundraisers that give informathree different play areas but you can do We didn’t know we were moving into a tion (annual J.O. Wilson School Camp drop-off date nights and get your child village that would celebrate children and Fair), supply the next size in jackets and a play-buddy while you work. Labyrinth community every single day.

Capitol Hill a new toy (Maury Elementary’s Annual Games offers monthly game clubs for loves children, and they love it here. We Yard Sale) or give the parents a night out kids as young as three years old –you can don’t know how lucky we are. u grab a coffee for an hour while your kid (Amidon-Bowen’s Southwest Soirée).

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Family Resources

Directory There are so many opportunities

Hill Havurah 212 East Capitol St NE hillhavurah.org

for kids to learn, play grow and experience as they grow up on the Hill. In addition to many classes and lessons for kids, there are also many resources to assist parents on the journey as they raise their child in our little village.

CLASSES & LEARNING Alliance Française 2142 Wyoming Ave. NW 202-234-7911 francedc.org

Alliance Française is the leading center for French language, culture and resources in the District, offering group and individual French lessons for children aged 1 to 18. In addition, the Alliance offers après l’école (after school) classes, day camps and summer camps as well as special events.

Boogie Babes greaterdcdiaperbank.org/ boogie-babes

The Boogie Babes program brings interactive musical performances for young children and their caregivers at 10:30 a.m. Thursdays at Eastern Market. Cost is $6

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per child; caregivers are free. boogiebabes@greaterdcdiaperbank.org.

Elemeno/SkillZone 709 Eighth St. SE 202-763-7629 elemeno.club

Elemeno is a membership-only curated play space, social club and educational center. With a choice of flexible memberships from unlimited access to a few visits a month, parents and kids have access to the upstairs STEM lounge, special events, educational programming, co-working space, play-buddy child drop-off and Friday child-free date nights. Visit

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Hill Center 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-549-4172 hillcenterdc.org

Hill Center has three floor s of multi-pur pose space for classes, programming and events. Hill Center offers classes for people of all ages and backgrounds. A sampling of classes includes cooking, art and language classes, public interest programs, day off and summer camps, dance, and karate. Hill Center’s Galleries also display year-round exhibitions from regional artists.

The Hill Havurah education program offers students of all ages a chance to learn as part of a vibrant, Jewish community. The community delves deeply into Jewish thought and tradition while welcoming and affirming the diversity of families and individuals who enrich our learning.

The program begins with the Gan Shalom preschool, continues through Yavneh pre-K through 6th grade Sunday morning Jewish education program, moves onto B‘nai Mitzvah preparation and training, and even extends into adult learning opportunities.

Makeshift 1321 Linden Ct. NE makeshiftdc.com hello@makeshiftdc.com

Makeshift offers unique language, art and music classes for all ages. The intimate alley retail space also hosts community events throughout the year.View the calendar for upcoming activities, or email hello@makeshiftdc.com if interested in hosting an event or workshop at Makeshift.

Some schools give you a DESK, we give you a CITY.

Where curious minds explore, engage, and connect We provide a safe and caring environment for pre-K through 8th grade students to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. At CHDS, learning is meaningful, relevant, and engaging. Weekly field experiences connect classroom learning to the world.

Spring tours: April - June www.chds.org/visit 210 S. Carolina Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20003 admissions@chds.org | 202-386-9920

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PERFORMING ARTS, MUSIC AND MOVEMENT CLASSES American Youth Chorus 545 Seventh St. SE congressionalchorus.org

The American Youth Chorus is the after-school program of the Congressional Chorus at the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop (CHAW), offered in two divisions, for students ages eight to 10, and for students ages 11 to 14. AYC encourages young people to develop their musical voices, creativity, and self-esteem in a fun and supportive environment in which they are instructed in proper singing techniques, sight-reading, and music theory. Scheduled auditions take place on a rolling basis throughout the year. To schedule an audition time, call (301) 502-4952 or email AYCmanager@ congressional.chorus.org Busy Bees Music & Art Playgroup 1453 Pennsylvania Ave. SE BusyBeesDC.com DCBusyBees@gmail.com

Busy Bees Music & Art Playgroup offers flexible, drop-off playschool every weekday for kids ages 21-48 months. Busy Bees is not a co-operative model so there is no requirement to help in the school or classroom. In addition, Busy Bees holds camps for ages 2-9 years old for school days off, spring, summer, and winter break incorporating music, art, Spanish instruction, games, and other activities.

Capitol Hill Music Studio Independence Avenue SE 202-735-1713 CapitolHillMusicStudio@gmail.com

Offering customized in-home voice, piano and violin lessons, the instructors at Capitol Hill Music Studio are professional performers as well as instructors.

Teachers focus on individual student goals to unlock their full musical potential.Visit the website for more information or to book online.

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Capitol Hill Arts Workshop (CHAW) 545 Seventh St. SE 202-547-6839, chaw.org

Diverse and dynamic classes in dance, theater, music, visual art, ceramics, and photography help students develop a unique artistic voice as they explore and create while working in community with their peers. Tuition assistance, payment plans, and transportation options are available for all. Additionally, CHAW provides special middle school classes focusing on deeper arts. Private music instruction is also available.

Joy of Motion Dance Center – H Street 1333 H Street NE 202-399-6763 joyofmotion.org

Joy of Motion provides a welcoming atmosphere for young dancers ages 2-18.

Weekly series classes, summer dance camps, conservatory programs, and performance training for youth students.

Choose from hip hop, modern, jazz, tap, ballet, African, flamenco, and more.

Momentum Dance & Fitness 534 Eighth St SE 202-785-0035 momentumdancetheatre.com

Momentum offers dance and dance theater training leading to community performances including their famous Jazz Hip Hop Nutcracker. In age- and levelappropriate classes each student develops skills in jazz and hip-hop technique, learns how to remember choreography, and develops movement improvisation.

Acting classes have been added to the Jazz Hip Hop Academy curriculum. Class sizes are small, performance opportunities are large. Best for children age 6-16.

Music on the Hill 801 D St NE 202-733-3158 musiconthehilldc.com

Music on the Hill is a family-owned and -operated full-service music store

dedicated to bringing high-quality tools and education to musicians of all levels.

New and used band and orchestra instruments are available for rent. Private and group lesson offerings are taught by highly qualified and experienced instructors. The store sells instruments, sheet music, and accessories.

The Music Teacher Mary Leonino 202-544-3106

For over 40 years Ms. Mary has been teaching piano, theater, voice, modern dance, musical theater on Capitol Hill.

All ages welcome. Ms. Mary believes the arts are a wonderful tool for parenting, well-being and creating a loving joyful world.

St. Mark’s Dance Studio Third & A Streets SE 202-543-0054, stmarksdancestudio.org

For over 50 years the St. Mark’s Dance Studio has encouraged dancers of all levels to reach their potential, training dancers in ballet and jazz, primarily. Director Rosetta Brooks says that dancing is good for the body, and can serve a therapeutic purpose —it clears the head. Classes are for preschoolers, children, teens, and adults and range from beginner to advanced level. Pilates, exercise and Parent/Me Classes are also available. Get more information about instructors and classes and register online at stmarksdancestudio.org Studio One studioone-dance.com

Studio One Dance teaches creative ballet to students aged 2 to 6 years old through classes and camps. Classes use props and instruments to explore creativity and movement and introduce both classical and contemporary music as well as beginner ballet terms and positions.

Classes are usually held at Rooted Pilates studio or the Hill Center.he website.

Eagle Academy Public Charter School — Capitol Riverfront fosters character development and builds a strong foundation for all students in a nurturing learning environment for PreK3 – 3rd grade. Visit us today, learn about our programs and educational environment.

Capitol Riverfront Campus • 1017 New Jersey Avenue SE • Washington, DC 20003 (202) 459-6825 • www.eagleacademypcs.org • @eagleacademypcs

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tion of Lego and engineering toys. The store hosts game nights for different ages most days of the week (some you can go get coffee while your kid plays). Check website for schedules. Closed Mondays.

East City Bookshop 645 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Ste. 100 202-290-1636 eastcitybookshop.com

Springtime in Marion Park.

Tippi Toes Dance® 202-527-9089, TippiToesDC.com

Tippi Toes® provides kid-friendly, high energy, positive dance classes for children ages 18 months to 11 years in childcare centers, schools, playgroups and community centers. The goal of this recreational dance program is to foster a love of dance while building self-esteem at an early age. Energized classes are based on original music for preschool and elementary aged children. Tippi Toes® also provides Princess & Super Hero themed day-off school camps and summer camps as well as birthday party entertainment. Email claire@TippiToesDance.com with questions.

CHILDREN’S CLOTHING, BOOKS AND TOYS Fairy Godmother Children’s Books and Toys 319 Seventh St. SE, 202-547-5474

Roberta and Jack Blanchard have selected a collection of fiction and nonfiction books, puzzles, dress up and animal and fantasy figurines.They carry an array of choices for baby showers and toddlers, including the famous Steiff plush toys and collectables, and book-themed onesies

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and totes. They also have crafts, science kits and books in Spanish and French.

From books with amazing artwork, to classic red toy engines, this is a gem of a children’s store.

Groovy DC 321 Seventh St. SE 202-544-6633 groovydc.com, info@groovydc.com

A one-stop shop for unique gifts either for a housewarming, birthday or a special occasion. If you are having a party they have everything from paper napkins, plates, candles, gift bags & wrapping paper, invitations, balloons, birthday hats and even tiaras! Get yourself in the groove because every day is a special day to someone. Don’t forget to get your cards for that special one in your life, while you are at it!

Labyrinth Games and Puzzles 645 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-544-1059, labyrinthgameshop.com

Games and puzzles abound at Labyrinth. With the space added in Oct 2016, the store nearly doubled in size. Come in, look about, and see what strikes your fancy – chess, hand-made wooden puzzles, strategy and brain games, and games for children including a new selec-

Capitol Hill’s local book shop has a large selection of books, toys and gifts for children to young adults (and all ages). There are two weekly story times for children on Tuesdays and Saturdays at 11 a.m. East City Bookshop (ECB) also has two book clubs for children and six different book clubs for adults that meet monthly at the shop. ECB Middle Readers is designed for readers between the ages of 9 and 12 years old, while ECB Young Adult Book Club focuses on books relevant (and interesting) to teenagers.The shop holds author readings and special events every week. Check the calendar and sign up for the newsletter at EastCityBookshop.com.

ELDER CARE Capitol Living 804 E St. SE 202-704-7663

A family-owned and operated companion care agency, Capitol Living connects families with caregivers, home health aides, personal care, nonemergency transport and medical equipment rental for family members of a variety of ages, both inside and outside of their homes.

Eldercare Partners DC Beverly Lavoie 202-601-4915

Professional Care Manager Beverly Lavoie offers private geriatric care management services. With a degree in clinical social work and medical case management, Eldercare Partners can

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evaluate medical needs to create a care plan for family members coming out of hospital, helping to determine what kind of care is the best fit. Eldercare can oversee care at senior homes for family members who are living at a distance.

Counselling and emotional support for caregivers and families is also available.

RESOURCES FOR PARENTS Capitol Hill Public Schools Parent Organization chpspo.org

A highly influential and effective organization, CHPSPO promotes cooperation among the parent organizations of the public schools across Ward 6 in order to improve the education received by all children attending our schools.

CHPSPO works on initiatives towards goals such as improving middle school opportunities for students in Ward 6, collaborating across schools to improve our facilities, and promoting green and pedestrian/cyclist-friendly school environments. For more information, email CHPSPO@gmail.com

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Doulas of Capitol Hill 202-854-9899 doulasofcapitolhill.com

Call or email info@wegroh.com for more information.

Doulas of Capitol Hill is a concierge doula agency that provides birth, postpartum and lactation support as well as education, and community.The full-time doulas work to help new parents feel at ease, safe, and empowered as they celebrate becoming a new parent, offering personalized support as well as community connections. Doulas are matched to parents by personality and experience, with personal profiles listed on the webpage.

MoTH (Moms on the Hill) momsonthehill-owner@yahoogroups.com

DC Summer Camp Fair 660 K St. NE (J.O. Wilson Elementary School) dccampfair.com

For more than five years, the J.O. Wilson Elementary school PTA gathers representatives from more than 30 camps in the DMV to share information on their spring break and summer camp offerings. A wide variety of participants appear to discuss special interest, arts, music and traditional camps for children aged 3 to 18. The fair is the only event of its kind in the District and offers raffles, treats for sale and swag in addition to one-stop camp shopping.The fair usually takes place in late January, just before registration for summer camp begins.

Check the website for more details. grOH! 301-960-8828 wegroh.com

grOH! uses a combined 20+ years of experience with early childhood and rich learning design to help families with young children aged 0-5 feel more successful every day. They help to foster life-long learners by designing topic-based play guides and in-home play spaces that support early learning.

MoTH is open to moms, dads, and guardians who are residents of Capitol Hill. This support group has over 8000 members who discuss parenting issues on the listserv and meet up for many activities around the Hill, like playgroups, Meals on Wheels for families with new arrivals, education fairs and community activities. Parents also buy, sell, giveaway and seek items for their children. If you are interested in joining or finding out more about MoTH, please e-mail momsonthehill--owner@ yahoogroups.com.

EDUCATION CONSULTANTS AND TUTORS Claster Educational Services 202-368-1888 clastereducation.com

District-based Claster Educational Services provides college admissions counselling, guiding students and families step-by-step so they are well-prepared and confident as they navigate the college admission process. Services include giving advice on course and extracurricular activity selection, standardized test planning, college list development, clarification regarding financial aid, and the strengthening of applications and essays. Contact Claster via email at becky@clasterdecuation.com Downey School Consulting DowneySchoolConsulting.com DowneySchoolConsulting@gmail.com

EV Downey has been working in education for nearly 20 years, first as a teacher, then as a private school admissions officer. EV teaches music to young children and works as a behavior therapist for special needs students. She brings that wealth of experience, and site

visits to hundreds of schools, to her work as an educational consultant. Families come to Downey School Consulting for advice on public, charter, private, and special needs schools. From navigating the school lottery system to helping find the right private school to relocation assistance, EV works with hundreds of families each year. As the parent of a student with Asperger’s Syndrome, she is especially committed to helping families seeking better support for their special needs children. Downey School Consulting helps families find the right fit for their child.

Learning Specialist on the Hill Colleen Buchanan, MS, AOGPE 1000 New Jersey Ave. SE 202-641-7508

Buchanan, a former learning specialist from Friends Community School, helps families optimize learning for all their children. She offers parents consultations, academic skills assessments, readiness and acceleration planning, executive function skills coaching, tutoring, and test-prep (SSAT/ISEE, SAT/ACT, GRE & Praxis).

Contact her via email at LearningSpecialistOnTheHill@gmail.com.

PEDIATRIC EVALUATIONS AND THERAPY See also: Health and Fitness section of the guide Capitol Hill Child Psychiatry Meg van Achterberg, M.D. 50 E St. SE, Ste. 500 202-810-1923 capitolhillchildpsychiatry.com

Capitol Hill Psychiatry offers play therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy, medication management and psychotherapy for all ages. Dr. Meg van Achterberg has experience in the treatment of childhood ADHD, behavior issues, trauma and developmental disorders, as well as depression and anxiety.

Capitol Kids Therapy LLC 201 8th St. SE Suite 301 202-544-5469 capitolkidstherapy.com

The Reading and Language Learning Center 405 Eighth St. NE 8229 Boone Blvd. Suite 660, Vienna, VA 703-821-1363, readingllcenter.com

Capitol Kids Therapy LLC’s therapists offer therapies to address articulation, developmental delays, language delays, auditory processing, and pre-reading/ phonemic awareness skills. They are PROMPT-trained and have experience implementing oral-motor and feeding therapy. Capitol Kids therapists work with children in a variety of settings including clinics, schools, daycares, in-home, and through the DC Strong Start program.

Ask about their social skills groups for a variety of ages and abilities.

The RLLC clinicians offer services to improve articulation, language, learning disabilities, reading disorders and cognitive rehabilitation. It was founded in 2002 as a center for the treatment of dyslexia and language deficiencies in both children and adults. They offer programs throughout the year as well as summer programs for children aged 2 years and older. For more information, email info@readingllcenter.com

Playwell 202-996-5435 playwelldc.com

Playwell was founded by three pediatric and postnatal therapists, who are also mothers, with decades of experience in speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, infant massage, lactation consultation, physical therapy, and pelvic floor therapy. Playwell utilizes this experience and expertise to provide pre- and postnatal women and caregivers the ability to enhance child development and promote family wellness. Classes, individual therapy and consultations are available.

Skills on the Hill, LLC 405 Eighth St. NE 202-544-5439 skillsonthehill.com

Skills on the Hill offers pediatric occupational therapy to children from birth to teenage years. The practice has experience working with motor-skill delays (visual, fine, and gross motor), hypotonia, dyspraxia, sensory processing disorders, autism spectrum disorder, and trouble with social and play skills.

It works closely with families using a team approach

SPORTS FOR KIDS Sports on the Hill (SOTH) sportsonthehill.com

Sports on the Hill is a non-profit, volunteer-based youth sports organization established in 1979 offering youth sports for soccer, baseball, softball, basketball, wrestling, lacrosse, and field hockey. Programs are fee based. Financial aid is available. Detailed information by sport is shown on the website sportsonthehill.com.

• SOTH Baseball: Fall, spring, and summer coed T-ball for 4- to 5-yearolds and summer baseball coach pitch for 6 - 10’s. Contact: timotrish@gmail.com • SOTH Basketball: Winter developmental for boys aged 4 to 7, girls aged 4 to 8, and boys team play for 8-to 11-year-olds. Contact: lakaufer@yahoo.com.

• Fall girls’ clinics and winter team play for 9- to 13-year-olds. Contact: catherinetown4@gmail.com.

• Fall and spring boys’ clinics for 8- to 11-year-olds: Contact: lakaufer@ yahoo.com.

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SOTH Field Hockey: Fall and spring developmental for coed 5- to 12-year-olds. Contact: eyoungweeden@me.com SOTH Lacrosse: Fall and spring developmental for boys and girls aged 5 to 8. Contact: 03allen55@ gmail.com SOTH Volleyball: Fall, winter and spring developmental for coed 8- to 14-year-olds and adult ad hoc experienced players 25 and older. Contact: lakaufer@yahoo.com.

SOTH Wrestling:Winter developmental for coed 4to 10-year-olds. Contact: lakaufer@yahoo.com.

website for more information, including class locations and to look at offerings in your child’s age group.

DC Sail 99 Potomac Ave. SE 202-547-1250, dcsail.org

DC Sail is the community sailing program of the National Maritime Heritage Foundation. The program • promotes and sustains affordable educational, recreational and competitive sailing programs for all ages, empowering participants to develop self-respect, sportsmanship, teamwork as well • as sailing skills. One of DC Sail’s greatest goals is to allow DC youth to interact with and experience the waterways that HoopGirls, a division of Sports on the Hill (sportsonthehill.org), is an allsurround their city. Through girls youth basketball program that recruits volunteer coaches to coach Capitol Hill Little League girls, ages 8 to 13. Photo: Catherine Townsend, HoopGirls Capitol Hill the summer camp program, chlldc.org Kids Set Sail and Schooner With spring and fall Camp, as well as the High baseball and softball, the in the Eastern Development Program School Sailing Team, DC Sail is able Capitol Hill Little League (CHLL) (EDP), National Capital Soccer League to provide fun and educational sailing program offers baseball and softball (NCSL) Washington Area Girls League programs to the children of the District. practices and games for children aged (WAGS) and Old Dominion Soccer Information and calendar are available 5 to 14. CHLL emphasizes sportsmanLeague (ODSL). Teams and players are at dcsail.org ship and integrity alongside the rules placed to ensure they are continually of the game. Games and practices are challenged. In the off-season, the club DC Vault held at Amidon-Bowen Elementary holds frequent training sessions and 2200 E. Capitol St. NE (RFK Stadium) School, Eastern High School, J.O. Wilpick-up games that will test the skills events@dcvault.org son Elementary School, Walker-Jones of players against varying age groups.

DC Vault runs an outdoor pole vault Elementary School, Ludlow-Taylor Season tryouts are generally held in the training center on East Capitol near the Elementary School, Miner Elementary, preceding spring.

RFK Stadium, where they do training Payne Elementary School and Tyler Elsessions and events for entry level to elite ementary School. Separate registrations DC Department of Recreation (DC athletes in individual, group and private are held for the spring and fall seasons.

DPR) Kids Sports & Fitness settings. A youth course intended for Multiple Locations vaulters aged 13 or less teaches primary 202-673-7647 Capital Futbol Club phases of the vault. Beginner and Interdpr.dc.gov/page/kids-sports-fitness inquiry@capitalfc.org, capitalfc.org mediate classes expand that to include DC DPR offers classes across the CapitalFC is a fast-growing socdynamic stretching, primary phase drills, District in dance, fitness and sports. cer club playing on fields throughout vaulting and then strength and speed From ballet for 4-year-olds to tackle the Hill. The club focuses on player conditioning. DC Vault also offers free football, lacrosse and pickleball, DPR development and is a year-round soccer clinics. Go online to check the schedule sessions are affordable and accessible program for youth aged 7 to 19 years and for more information. for multiple levels and ages. Visit the old. CapitalFC has competitive teams

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DC Way Soccer Dennis Chekuristov 571-490-1275 contact@DCWay.Net

available at Watkins Recreation Center.

Check website for more information, costs, and registration.

From beginnings in 2013 as an after-school soccer program, DC Way has grown to include summer camps, mini camps, development academies and private sessions. DC Way uses fun and simple games to focus on the fundamentals, bringing out the best in both the beginner and the veteran soccer player and teaching confidence, quick thinking and decision making --skills that are vital on and off the field. More information, details and registration available at dcway.net

Just for Kids Sports 202-813-0985, Justforkidsdc.com

Fort Dupont Ice Arena 3779 Ely Pl. SE 202-584-5007, fdia.org

FDIA offers a wide variety of skating programs to DC kids ages 5-18, including lessons at the new ice rink at Canal Park at Second and M Streets SE. Enroll in group skating lessons, ice hockey, speed skating, and summer camp activities.

They also participate in the Schools Skate for Fitness program offers DCPS and Public Charter School children FREE basic ice-skating classes as a part of DCPS Department of Health, Physical Education & Athletics curriculum.

DC-ICE (Inner City Excellence) School 202-468-1214 dc.innercityexcellence.org DC@InnerCityExcellence.org

DC ICE Offers a variety of ice and roller-hockey programs for children, including a Spring ‘Skating on the Hill’ inline session from April to June at Watkins Recreation Center. Other programs include Winter (Jan. to March) sessions at Canal Park Ice Rink and Spring (March to May) and Summer (June to August) sessions at Anacostia Park Skating Pavilion (1800 Anacostia Drive SE), as well as camp in December.

Transportation and extended day care for spring and summer sessions are

Just for Kids offers sports lessons, spring and summer camps as well as birthday parties. Multiple sports, including baseball, soccer, tee-ball and LAX (lacrosse) are offered to kids as young as 18 months all the way to 12 years.

Home to the well-known Coach John Jenkins, who has led many in-school programs in the Capitol Hill area, JFK will start a park program anywhere in the District for a class size of 12 to 15.

For more information or to register, visit the website.

Kids Pro Soccer 107 S. West St., Alexandria VA 202-438-8555 kidsprosoccer@outlook.com

Kids Pro Soccer focuses on soccer, teaching non-competitive soccer from ages 2 to 12 at locations on the Hill.

They also offer programs for schools and day cares, parent and child join participation. You can set up your own class, or have Kids Pro Soccer at your birthday party. Contact them via email, or visit the website for more information and to register.

Samurai Training Academy 613 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-905-2627 samuraitrainingacademy.com

The academy offers adult Karate, Jujutsu, sword as well as a kids and youth program for children starting with Karate and moving up to stages that include Jujutsu and, when ready Bushido. Master Bob Lowry has been training in the martial arts since 1991, while Head Instructor Shihan Yoshikazu Nakamura has been training since the age of three. Visit the website to learn more and sign up to get two free classes.

Tae Kwon Do College (Master Gutman) 202-546-6275, mastergutman.com

Master Erica Gutman is a 7th Degree Black Belt certified by the World Governing Body of Tae Kwon Do in Seoul, Korea. She teaches children at Sixth and I Streets NE starting at the age of four years. Classes are small, with much individual attention. Children attend twice a week. Beginner class is Tuesday and Friday at 5:45 p.m. Tuition is currently $180 a month. Classes are ongoing; the best time to come for a free trial lesson is the beginning of any given month. For more info, visit the website or email mastergutman.com.

Tennis on the Hill www.tennisonthehill.org Eric@tennisonthehill.org

Tennis on the Hill is a non-profit Community Tennis Association (CTA) which promotes and facilitates the playing of tennis as a means of healthy recreation and lifelong physical fitness for all ages, abilities, and income levels. It offers tennis programs for kids ages 4-12.

Lessons for younger children focus on introducing tennis through games and activities, and familiarity with the racket.

Programs are led by certified coaches.

Registration fees are about $100, but parents unable to pay are encouraged to contact Tennis on the Hill through the website.

William H. Rumsey, Sr. Aquatic Center 7th Street & North Carolina Ave. SE 202-724-4495, dpr.dc.gov

The aquatic center’s indoor pool (heated in winter) offers many classes for children and adults of all skill levels.

Most classes are free for DC residents, and admission is free for DC residents.

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DC has the right to attend their in-boundar y (aka “neighborhood”) school, which is assigned based on their home address. Determine your in-boundary school via http://enrolldcps.dc.gov/node/41.If a family wants to attend a DCPS school outside of their in-boundary school, they must apply via the My School DC lottery. The My School DC lottery application is an online application families must use to apply to attend schools in the following categories: a. A DCPS school outside your boundary or feeder pattern for any grade (PK3–12), including DCPS citywide schools; b. PK3 or PK4 programs at any DCPS school, including your in-boundary school; c. DCPS selective high schools (9–12); dD. Participating public charter schools (PK3–12).

If a family is re-enrolling in their current school or enrolling in their feeder school, they do not need to use the lottery.

Families are not guaranteed a seat in the lottery and the only seat a family is ever guaranteed is at their in-boundary school.

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How the School Lottery Works

BY EMERALD BECKER

Charter School VS Public School District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) is the local, traditional public school system of Washington, DC. All DCPS schools are free to DC residents and every K–12 student who lives in Washington, DC, has at least one right-to-attend DCPS school — a school where he or she can enroll at any time. If a family wants to attend a DCPS school outside of their in-boundary school, they must apply via the My School DC lottery.

DC public charter schools are public, tuition-free, open to all students, and they do not have selective entrance requirements. Public charter schools are independent from the traditional public school system.

Students must complete a My School DC lottery application to request space at a participating public charter school.

If You Have Just Moved To DC When a family or couple is contemplating a move to the District, they should take the following steps: Step 1: Determine your in-boundar y school (http:// enrolldcps.dc.gov/

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node/41). Once determined, families are encouraged to arrange a visit to the school and meet the principal and teachers, such as via an Open House.

Step 2: If you want to explore your DCPS options beyond your in-boundary school, you can review the SY18-19 School Guide and visit our school profiles online, among other resources.

Step 3: When a family is ready to enroll, they need to complete the DCPS enrollment packet, provide proof of DC residency, and then bring the enrollment packet to the school.

Key Events for SY18-19 In early December, don’t miss the 2018 DC EdFEST where you can explore

Brent Elementary School

330 3rd Street NE

Ludlow-Taylor Elementary School

659 G Street NE

the city’s public school opMaury Elementary School 1250 Constitution Ave. NE tions (PK3-12) for your Miner Elementary School 601 15th Street NE child. Representatives from Payne Elementary School 305 15th Street NE DCPS and public charter schools will showcase their Peabody Elementary School 425 C Street NE programs. The My School Tyler Elementary School 1001 G Street SE DC Lottery for SY 19-20 Amidon-Bowden Elementary School 401 I Street SW opens a few days afterward.

Watkins Elementary School 420 12th Street SE The application deadline J.O. Wilson Elementary School 660 K Street NE for Grades 9-12 is early Van Ness Elementary School 1100 5th Street SE February and the deadline for Grades PK3-8 is early If families have any questions, they can conMarch. After the lottery tact the DCPS Enrollment Team at enroll@ results are announced, enrollment opens dc.gov, call us at 202-478-5738, or submit a for SY18-19. For the deadline for lottery question via http://enrolldcps.dc.gov/contactus enrollment and other dates for key events and we will respond within 48 business hours. for SY18-19, see the website at http:// (Above information supplied by DCPS) u enrolldcps.dc.gov/.

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Capitol Hill may be the best DC neighborhood in which a pooch could reside. My life changed the day I got my first dog ever, a goldendoodle, Marcello, who is now 14. This past year I got another dog, a labradoodle, Gianni. I often hear ‘I love dogs, but glad I don’t have to walk one.’ For me, having to walk my ‘boys’ is one of the best aspects of having a dog. No matter what, I’m outside in the elements at least twice a day (more like four times) breathing in fresh air, looking at vegetation, noticing changes in the neighborhood and meeting new people. I feel connected in so many ways. I don’t know if I could ever not have a dog.

Capitol Hill dog owners are members of an elite community.

This is a neighborhood where dogs are acknowledged family members and have access to many play areas.

My dogs are welcome in many local businesses. I can no longer walk to Eastern Market with Marcello and Gianni without them pulling me into the lobby of The Residences where both the 7th and 8th Street entrances keep a glass jar of dog treats. They accompany me to my cleaners on 11 Street, SE where they look forward to getting treats from the jar they keep on hand. I have pushed them around in a cart while I shopped in Home Depot on Brentwood Rd., NE. Dogs with their owners are often seen browsing the narrow aisles in Frager’s Hardware, where they keep treats behind the counter and at Ginko Gardens as well. You can’t walk down 8th Street or through Eastern Market without noticing the water bowls for dogs by the side of the entrances of many business establishments.

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cafes. While city ordinances don’t allow pets in the restaurants themselves, accommodations are often made for patrons and dogs to dine outside. Some restaurants even have yappy hours.

Congressional Cemetery K9 Corps If you have any doubt about who rules the roost in Capitol Hill homes, just apply to be a member of the Congressional Cemetery K9 Corps. This private dog walking program brings life, community, and volunteerism to the cemetery as well as much needed funds.

However you might wait years on a waiting list that is more than 700-long – similar to the number of members allowed into this private club exclusively for our dogs. I pay over $300 dollars every year for the privilege of walking my pups off leash on 32 acres of what I consider to be one of the most pleasant places in DC. If you’re not a member you can purchase a day pass for $10. Adherence to the K9 rules, that include your dog be neutered or spayed, are a requirement for both members and day visitors. For more information call 202-543-0539 or log onto: www.cemeterydogs.org.

Dog Parks Several dog parks on or close to Capitol Hill are enclosed where dogs can legally run and play off-leash.

Dogs who use these parks much be vaccinated, licensed and registered through the DC Department of Health.

Kingsman Dog Park was DC’s first official off-leash dog park, It opened in 2011 on D Street, NE and Tennessee Avenue. It was organized by Hill Hounds (Hillhounds.com), a small, volunteer-run 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based on the Hill.

Hill Hounds worked with the city on the design of the park and raised $20,000 to fund park amenities and maintenance.

Lansburgh Dog Park, on Delaware Ave between I Street and M Street SW is a 10,000 square foot partnership project between DC Department of Parks and Recreation and Paws of Southwest. The park was opened in September 2014.

Swampoodle Park at 3rd and L NE officially opened last year. The canine park has a custom, poured-in-place dog agility structure, lighting, irrigation and water stations and custom fencing with two electronic dog-entry gates.

Virginia Avenue Dog Park on 11th Street SE and Virginia Avenue, is another public venue where dogs officially can roam and play free. It reopened

Pattie Cinelli with Gianni and Marcello on one of their daily Congressional Cemetery walks.

this year after it shut down because of the CSX construction.

A new enclosed dog run opened last fall across the street from the new Whole Foods on H and New Jersey Ave. SE. It’s more long than wide and sits right next to the CSX train tracks.

The many parks on the Hill are also heavily used by dogs and their owners.. However, these parks are not officially for dogs, they are not enclosed (dogs have been known to chase squirrels and other dogs into the street) and are frequently patrolled by the Park Police who can issue tickets for having your dog off-leash. Dog owners and parents share these parks with both human and canine children so both must be mindful of the delicate balance needed for co-habitation. If you choose to allow your dog to play off-leash, your pooch needs to be well-trained and under your control.

At Lincoln Park at East Capitol and 11th Streets you need to

have your leash in hand and your pooch close by. Park Police are often sighted driving into the park on the sidewalks and ticketing anyone who is slow to releash their canine.

Garfield Park off 3rd and G Streets, SE, is another popular playground for pups. It’s spacious with trees aplenty filled with squirrels and birds to entertain our four-legged friends. While it is not fenced, the grassy areas are large.

Marion Park sits in front of the First District Police Substation on E Street SE and runs from 4th to 6th Streets. Half of the park is fenced in as a children’s playground with no dog access. The space where dogs can play is relatively small and only partially fenced.

Benches line the grassy area. Marion Park can be quite crowded before and after work.

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array of pet products, organic, raw or regular food, toys and treats, but also offers dog walking and pet sitting. Just got a new puppy? Metro Mutts offers the “Puppy Spot”, free puppy play for pups eight weeks to six months. metromuttsdc.com.

Howl to the Chief at 733 8th Street SE has the usual pet supply ofJo-Jo and Bones on a trip to Frager’s ferings, as well as dog Hardware. grooming services and a self-service dog wash. place for dog walking for Hill They even give customresidents in the northeast side ers an opportunity to bring a of the Hill. home a new friends through Yards Park may be the adoption events held most area’s best-kept secret. It’s a weekends for Rural Dog Resbeautiful riverfront park that cue. www.howltothechief.com. was built as part of the NationWagtime Too at 900 M als Stadium neighborhood Street SE offers pet supplies, redevelopment. A small fenced grooming, boarding and day dog run with park benches is care. Valarie, former owner tucked in the southwest corof Valarie’s Den, a grooming ner of the park located where and dog boarding shop she 3rd Street, SE meets Water ran for 22 years, has moved Street SE. to Wagtime Too. www.wagtimedc.com.

Unleashed, a part of PetPet Supplies, co, is one of the new stores at Adoption Opportunities the Navy Yard on 300 Tingey and Training St., SE. They have a retail store Capitol Hill’s pet supply stores and pet training as well. www. offer more than just food stastores.petco.com ples and tasty treats.

If those tasty treats and District Dogs, 1221 Van pricey organic foods have left St., SE, Suite 110, is the latest your pockets empty of spare addition to the daycare, boardchange, a great place to buy ing, pet sitting and grooming dog toys at budget prices is establishment on the Hill. It the newly opened TJ Maxx in opened at the Navy Yard earIvy City on New York Avenue lier this year. To discover all next to MOMs. Marshalls, their services contact: www. which opened in the Cosco districtdogs.com. shopping center in NE is also Metro Mutts, at 508 H a good place to find dog beds Street, NE. not only has a full and toys. u

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Pets on the Hill 202-546-6785

Bonnie’s Dog & Cat Grooming 1364 E St SE Bonniesdogandcatgrooming. com 202-548-0044

Saving Grace 202-544-9247 petcare@ savinggraceservices.com. savinggraceservices.com

City Dogs 301 H St NE 202-544-0891

Sit-A-Pet 202-362-8900 www.sitapet.com

District Dogs 1221 Van St SE Suite 110 (202-892-4049 www.districtdogs.com

Wagtime Too 900 M St SE (202) 629-2765 www.wagtimedc.com

Doggie Café 423 13 St. NE 202-717-2651 Ms. Carolyn’s Grooming Located at Howl To The Chief 733 Eighth St. SE 202-290-2399 www.carolynsgrooming.com

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District Dogs 1221 Van St., SE Suite 110 202-892-4049 www.districtdogs.com

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Dog dot Cat 202-388-8111 www.dogdotcat.com

Animal Clinic of Anacostia 2210 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE 202-889-8900 www.doctorashleydvm.com

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Loving & Secure Dog Walking 202-494-0655 www.lovingandsecure.com Metro Mutts 508 H St. NE, 202-450-5661 407 8th Street SE 202-546-PETS www.metromuttsdc.com

Washington Wags and Whiskers Ashley Barnes – Capitol Riverfront washingtonwagsandwhiskers@gmail.com Zoolatry Inc. 202-547-9255 www.zoolatry.com

PET STORES City Dogs 301 H St. NE 202-544-0891 www.city-dogs.com District Dogs 1221 Van St., SE Suite 110 202-892-4049 www.districtdogs.com

Howl to the Chief 524 Eighth St. SE 202-544-8710 www.howltothechief.com Metro Mutts 508 H St. NE 202-450-5661 407 8th Street SE 202-546-PETS www.metromuttsdc.com Petco 625 H St., NE 1503 New York Ave., NE 1200 First St., NE #150 Wagtime Too 900 M St SE (202) 629-2765 www.wagtimedc.com

OBEDIENCE TRAINING Spot On Training 508 H St NE 202-629-2967 spotondogtrainingdc.com

VETERINARIANS Animal Clinic of Anacostia 2210 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE, 202-889-8900 www.doctorashleydvm.com Atlas Vet 1326 H St NE 202-552-8600, atlasvetdc.com Capitol Hill Animal Clinic 1240 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-546-1972 www.capitolhillvetclinic.com District Veterinary Hospital 240 7th St., SE 202-888-2090 3748 10th St., NE 202-827-1230, Districtvet.com

Takoma Park Animal Clinic 7330 Carroll Ave. Takoma Park, MD 301-270-4700 www.tpacvets.com Union Veterinary Clinic 609 Second St. NE 202-544-2500 www.unionvetclinic.com Washington Humane Alliance and Medical Center 71 Oglethorpe St. NW 202-723-5730 humanerescuealliance.org

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H Street Care Pharmacy & Wellness 82 H Street, NE 202-621-9667

IF YOUR PET IS LOST Contact the Humane Rescue Alliance (202-576-6664) and provide a description of the pet. Post flyers in local parks and alert your neighbors through local online listservs.

Include a description of the pet and where and when it was last seen. The DC Animal Control Shelter is located at 1201 New York Ave. NE. (hrla.doh. dc.gov). The Animal Control Shelter accepts calls from the public and provides services 24 hours a day. Office hours are Mon, Tue, Thu and Fri from noon-8 p.m., and Sat and Sun from noon to 5 p.m. Open 24 hours, 365 days a year for emergencies. Services include

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Rural Dog Rescue has adoption days at Howl To The Chief at 733 8th St. SE, usually on Saturdays from 12-2. Check the website. Here the group brings dogs looking for their forever home to the Barracks Row Fall Festival. Photo: Elizabeth O’Gorek

animal disease control, rabies suspect control, stray animal control, dangerous dog control, licensing, enforcement, sterilization and adoption.

The shelter accepts injured and stray animals 24 hours a day. If a pet wearing a DC tag is picked up, the shelter will notify the pet’s owner.

ADOPTING A PET Howl to the Chief has regular dog and cat adoption days at 733 Eighth St. SE on Barracks Row. For cat adoption days see Capital Cats website at www.capitalcatspetfinder. com.

Dogs, cats and other pets are also available for adoption at the Humane Rescue Alliance.

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new name. Two locations: New York Avenue Adoption Center: 202-727-7369; and Oglethorpe Street Adoption Center: 202-726-2556. Check out all their services at: www. humanerescuealliance.org.

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PAL is a non-profit that leverages the power of the human-animal bond to provide for District residents.

Through the PAL Club school program, low-income children participate in animal studies.

Volunteers bring therapy pets to nursing homes, hospices, and children and military veterans recovering from ailment or injury. PAL also offers bereavement support to those who have lost a pet. Call 202-966-2171 and someone will return your call within

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Accounting......................................... 118 Acupuncture....................................... 138 Advertising......................................... 118 Advisory Neighborhood Commission..................... 28, 38, 39 Air Conditioning.................................... 78 Alley Cleaning...................................... 50 American Legion................................. 122 American Youth Chorus...................... 172 Anacostia River Orgs ............ 58, 60, 135 Anacostia Rivertrail Bike Map............................................ 137 ANC (See Advisory Neighborhood Commission) ANC 6 Boundaries (Map)..................... 38 Animal Welfare..................................... 58 Anthem (Theater)........................ 154,159 Apparel............................................... 119 Appliance Repair.................................. 78 Architects............................................. 80 Architectural Artifacts........................... 78 Arena Stage....................................... 158 Atlas Performing Arts........ 124, 156, 160 Attorneys........................................... 118

B Banks................................................. 118 Barbers.............................................. 138 Barracks Row Festival............. 31, 36, 59 Barracks Row Main St.................. . 26, 61 Beauty Salons.................................... 138 Bicycle Equip & Repair........................ 119 Blogs & Listservs............................ 26, 28 Bookstores................................ 119, 174 Building Contractors............................. 82

C Calvary Episcopal Chch........................ 66 Cannabis Dispensaries....................... 138 Capital Breast Care Ctr........................ 63 Capital City Symphony ................ 31, 158

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Capital Community News............. 12, 118 Capital Futbol Club............................. 178 Capitol Hill Calendar........................ 30-31 Capitol Hill Chorale ............................ 159 Capitol Hill & Vicinity (Map) ............ 16-17

Historic District................. 40-42, 77

Historic District (Map).................. 41 Capitol Hill Art League........................ 162 Capitol Hill Arts Workshop ........... 30, 140, 160, 172 Capitol Hill BID..................................... 61 Capitol Hill Chorale............................. 159 Capitol Hill Community Foundation....................... 34, 58, 63 Capitol Hill Garden Club................ 60, 73 Capitol Hill Group Ministry ................... 59 Capitol Hill Little League..................... 178 Capitol Hill Pregnancy Center .............. 63 Capitol Hill Restoration Society................. 30, 41, 42, 64, 77 Capitol Hill Village..................... 30, 59, 65 Capitol Riverfront BID....... 26, 31, 45, 61 Carpet Cleaning................................... 80 Cell Phone Service............................. 120 CHAMPS............................................. 61 Children’s Classes...................... 170, 172 Children’s Help Orgs............................ 62 Children’s Sports........................ 177, 179 Chimney Cleaning................................ 80 Chiropractors..................................... 139 CHPSPO (School Parents Org)......... 176 Cleaning (House).................................. 80 Clothing...............................(See Apparel) Community Achievement Award........... 34 Community Gardens............................ 74 Community Listservs............................ 28 Community Resources.................... 60-65 Computer Svce & Repair.................... 120 Congressional Cemetery ............. 64, 183 Construction Permits............................ 77 Contractors.......................................... 82 Copying.............................................. 120 Corner Store Arts................ 30, 122, 161 Cosmetic.................................... 120, 139

Counselors......................................... 139 Co-Work Space.................................. 120 Credit Union House............................ 122 Cross-Fit............................................ 142

D Dance................................................ 140 DC Government 311............................ 50 Dept. Energy & Envir............................. 75 Dept. Parks & Rec........................ 45, 178

Historic Preservation Office.......... 42

Office of Property Management... 44 DC Sail............................................... 178 DC Way Soccer................................. 179 Dentists............................................. 140 Design/Build........................................ 82 Dog Parks.......................................... 183 Dog Walking....................................... 186 Dry Cleaners...................................... 120

E Earth Conservation Corps.............. 58, 61 Eastern Mrkt......................... 44, 150-151 Eastern Mrkt Community

Advisory Committee.............. 44, 61 Eastern Mrkt Flea Mrkt................ 44, 151 Eastern Mrkt Main St..................... 26, 61 Eastern Mrkt Metro

Community Assoc........................ 63 Electrical............................................... 82 Electronic Repair................................ 122 Event Space Rental............................ 122 Exterminators.............. (See Pest Control)

F Financial Services.....(See Planning, Financial) Fitness Centers & Classes................. 142 Floors................................................... 84 Florists............................................... 122 Folger Shakespeare Library.... 30, 45, 161 Folger Shakespeare Theater .............. 161

Food Pantries................................. 59, 65 For Love of Children ............................ 62 Friends of NE Library............................ 45 Friends of Rosedale Lib........................ 45 Friends of SE Lib.................................. 45 Friends of SW Lib................................. 45

G Galleries ............................ 122, 156, 162 Garden Design..................................... 72 Garden Resources.............. 73, 75, 78-90 Garfield Park, Friends........................... 45 Gifts .................................................. 124 Gourmet Foods......................... 122, 152 Graphic Design.................................. 126 Greater DC Diaper Bank ..................... 59 Gutters................................................. 84 Gyms................................................. 142

H H Street DC......................................... 28 H Street Festival............................. 31, 37 H Street Main St.................................. 62 Handyman Services.............................. 84 Hardware...................................... 86, 126 Hauling.................(See Moving & Hauling) Health Organizations............................ 63 Hiking................................................. 136 Hill Center.................... 58, 122, 161, 170 Hill Havurah.................................. 30, 170 Hill Rag......................................... 26, 118 Hilloween........................................ 31, 59 Hill’s Kitchen....................................... 126 Home & DÊcor ................................... 126 Home & Garden.................................... 78 Homeless Resources........................... 65 Hospitals............................................ 142 Household Organization....................... 92

I Ice Skating & Hockey.................. 135, 179 Insulation.............................................. 86 Insurance............................................ 126 Interior Design...................................... 86 Internet Services................................ 126

Ironwork....................................... 88, 101

J Joy of Motion..................... 140, 160, 172 July 4 Parade................................. 31, 35

K Kingman Park, Friends.................... 45, 63 Kingman Dog Park.............................. 183 Kitchen & Bath Remodel....................... 88

L Landscaping......................................... 88 Lansburgh Dog Park........................... 183 Laundries, Self-Service....................... 126 Lawyers............................(See Attorneys) Lib of Congress............................ 45, 161 Libraries, Public............................... 44-45 Library Friends Groups......................... 45 Lincoln Park.......................................... 30 Listservs, Community........................... 28 Literary Hill BookFest..................... 30, 59 Locksmiths........................................... 90

M Mailing Services................................. 128 Maps

Anacostia Rivertrail.................... 137

ANC 6 Boundaries....................... 38

Capitol Hill & Vicinity.................... 16

Historic District............................ 41

Police, First District...................... 53

School Boundaries..................... 181 Martial Arts........................................ 142 Masonry, Stonework............................ 90 Massage............................................ 144 Mediation........................................... 128 Medical Equipment............................. 144 Metropolitan Police Dept ...... (See Police) Miracle Theater.................................. 162 Momentum Dance ............. 140, 160, 172 Moms on the Hill ........... 28, 31, 168, 176 Mosaic Theater Co............................. 158 Moving & Hauling.................................. 90

Music (Children)................................. 172

N Nails (Salons)..................................... 144 National Arboretum ........... 30, 61, 73, 75 National Park Service..................... 45, 75 Neighborhood Groups.......................... 63 Notaries............................................. 128 Nurseries (Plants)................................. 90

O Office Space...................................... 128 Opticians/Optometrists...................... 144 Overbeck History Project..................... 65

P Paddling Classes................................ 135 Paint & Paint Supplies........................... 92 Painting Contractors............................. 92 Parking

Resident Permits.......................... 47 Tickets.................................... 46, 47

Visitor Permits............................. 47 Parks.............................................. 45, 73 Pearl Street Warehouse............. 154, 159 Pediatric Therapy........................ 144, 177 Performance Arts............................... 172 Pest Control......................................... 94 Pets Grooming................................... 186 Lost ........................................... 187 Medications............................... 187 Rescue/Adoption............... 184, 188 Sitting........................................ 186 Stores........................................ 186 Training............................... 184, 187 Pharmacy........................................... 144 Photo Finishing................................... 128 Photographers.................................... 128 Physical Therapy................................ 144 Physicians................................................

Allergy........................................ 144 Dermatology.............................. 144

Family & General........................ 144 Pediatrics................................... 146 FAGON GUIDE 2019

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a . f g o 1 n 9 Podiatry...................................... 146 Picture Framing............................ 84, 124 Pilates................................................ 146 Planning, Financial.............................. 122 Plumbing.............................................. 94 Police

1D1 Substation............................ 53

Community Outreach................... 54

Contact Info................................. 53

First District........................... 52, 53

First District (Map)....................... 53

Text to 911................................... 52 Twitter.......................................... 54 Psychotherapy.................................... 146 Public Safety......................... (See Police)

R Rats .................................................... 51 Real Estate Attorneys................................... 114 Developers................................. 114 Directory............................. 108-115 Inspectors.................................. 114 Mortgages................................. 114

New Development.............. 106-107

Property Management................ 114 Rentals................................. 94, 114

Title Companies.......................... 114 Recycling ............ (See Trash & Recycling) Rentals, Equipment............................. 128 Restaurants

Barracks Row............................. 151

Capitol Hill.................................. 151

Capitol Riverfront....................... 151

H Street..................................... 154

Union Market............................. 152 Wharf......................................... 154 Roofing........................................... 76, 94 Rowing....................................... 135, 136 Rug Restoration................................. 100 Rumsey Aquatic Center.............. 146, 179

S Sasha Bruce Youthwork....................... 63 Schools Boundaries (Map)................. 181 Elementary................................. 181

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Lottery....................................... 180 High........................................... 180 Other......................................... 180 Senior Support Orgs...................... 59, 65 Serve Your City.................................... 59 Service Stations................................. 128 Shipping.............................. (See Mailing) Shoe Repair....................................... 130 SMYAL................................................. 63 Southwest BID..................................... 62 Southwest Neighborhood Assembly..................................... 64 Spas .......................................... 144, 146 Speech Therapy................................. 146 Spin .................................................. 142 Spiritual Landscape........................ 66, 68 Sporting Goods.................................. 130 Sports on the Hill................................ 177 St. Joseph’s Church............................. 68 St. Mark’s Church.................. 65, 68, 122 St. Mark’s Dance Studio ... 140, 160, 172 St. Mark’s Players.............................. 158 Step Afrika!........................................ 160 Storage.............................................. 101 Swim Centers.................................... 146

T Tae Kwon Do...................................... 179 Taffety Punk Theater........................... 158 Tailors................................................. 130 Tax Preparation................................... 130 Tennis on the Hill................................ 179 Tippi Toes Dance................................ 174 Trash & Recycling 311.............................................. 50 Bulk.............................................. 50 Collection..................................... 51

Hazardous Waste.................... 50-51

Illegal Dumping............................. 51

Holiday Tree Pickup..................... 51 Leaves......................................... 51

Recycling Svces........................... 51

Trash/Recycling Cans.................. 50 Tree Service....................................... 101 Trees for Capitol Hill................ 31, 61, 73 Tutoring........................................ 59, 176 Tuxedo Rental..................................... 130

U Union Stage............................... 154, 160 Upholstery.......................................... 101 US Botanic Garden.............................. 75

V Veterinarians...................................... 187 Virginia Ave. Dog Park....................... 183 Volunteering.................................... 58-59

W, X Wash & Fold Svces............................ 130 Watch Repair...................................... 130 Waterfront Village................................ 65 Website Development........................ 126 Weight Loss....................................... 146 Welding............................. (See Ironwork) Wellness Therapies/Spa............ 144, 146 Wharf (Development)......................... 154 Windows............................................ 102 Wine, Beer & Spirits........................... 126 Woodwork.......................................... 102

Y, Z Yards Park............. 26, 135, 151-152, 184 Yoga .................................................. 146

A Agua 301............................................ 157 Ambar................................................ 157 American Legion - Post 88................... 14 ANC 6A............................................... 39 ANC 6B............................................... 39 ANC 6C............................................... 39 ANC 6D............................................... 43 Anchor Computers............................. 121 Animal Clinic of Anacostia.................. 188 Atlas Salon........................................... 20 Atlas Vet............................................ 185

B Ben Neilsen’s 10th St. Auto Repair.... 116 Berkshire Hathaway Heather Schoell.......................... 113 Blyth Templeton Academy.................. 171 Boutique on the Hill............................ 121 Bowers Dentistry Larry and Langley Bowers.......... 143 Boyd Roofing........................................ 29 Branches tree Experts........................ 100 Bricklands Masonry........................ 70, 91 Brittingham Architecture....................... 81 Bullfeathers........................................ 157

C Cafe Berlin......................................... 155 Calvary Calvary Protestant

Episcopal Chur............................. 67 Capital Community News

................ 69, 85, 96, 103, 131, 189 Capitol Hill Animal Clinic..................... 187 Capitol Hill Auto Service Center......... 119 Capitol Hill Chiropractic Center.......... 139 Capitol Hill Community Foundation.56, 69 Capitol Hill Consortium for Counseling

& Consultation LLC.................... 132 Capitol Hill Day School....................... 171 Capitol Hill Dental Group.................... 140 Capitol Hill Frame & Photo............ 85, 129 Capitol Hill Restoration Society............ 14

Advertisers Index Capitol Kids Therapy.......................... 164 Capitol Learning Academy.................. 175 Capitol Mosquito Control..................... 94 Capitol Tree Care, Inc......................... 101 Chuck Burger - Coldwell Banker ........ 111 City Dogs........................................... 185

FLOC - For Love of Children................ 59 Fragers Hardware............................... 125 Frame Of Mine............................. 85, 123 Friends Community School................. 175

Clare R. Palace - Coldwell Banker ..... 110 Coldwell - Evelyn Branic..................... 109 Coldwell - George Olson.................... 110 Coldwell - Maria D. Strylowski............ 113 Coldwell Banker Residential

Brokerage Capitol Hill .................... 4 Compass - The Jeanne Phil

& Meg Team............................... 109 Congressional Cemetery...................... 43 Continental Movers.............................. 93 Corley Roofing..................................... 99

G & G Roofing...................................... 97 Garden Arts......................................... 87 GardenWise Inc.................................... 87 Garoge Halliday Roofing..................... 100 Gary Jankowski & Michael

Schaeffer, Coldwell Banker.......... 27 Gene Hutinet - John C. Formant

Real Estate................................. 113 George Halliday Masonry..................... 91 Georgetown Optician......................... 145 Ginkgo Gardens................................... 87 Granville Moore’s............................... 157 Grubb’s Care Pharmacy..................... 143

D Dare Johnson Wenzler - Compass..... 113 David Mahoney Painting Company. 93, 99 DC Access ........................................ 127 Democracy Federal Credit Union............ 7 Deptment of Commerce

Federal Credit Union.................... 13 Distad’s Amoco.................................. 129 District Hardware & Bike ................... 127 District Lock & Hardware Co.............. 129 District Veterinary Hospital................. 187 District Welding............................ 70, 103

E Eagle Academy Public Charter School.173 Eastern Market................................... 153 Elby Godwin - Coldwell Banker........... 115 Elsa Huxley - Compass....................... 113 Everyone Home DC.............................. 56 Eye Central......................................... 145

F Fabulous Maids.................................... 81 Fairy Godmother........................ 121, 169 Farm to Family CSA............................. 27 Federal City Iron............. 102, Inside Back

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H H Street Main Street............................ 19 Hallewell Landscapes........................... 87 Hank’s Oyster Bar.............................. 159 Helping Hands Organizing, LLC...................93 Hill Havurah.......................................... 59 Hill’s Kitchen....................................... 125 Holy Comforter-Saint Cyprian Church... 67 Hot Yoga Capitol Hill........................... 147 Howl to the Chief!.............................. 184 Hunt-Smith Design............................. 129

I Image Painting and Drywall................... 93 IS Enterprises, Inc............................ 2, 81

J J. T. Powell - Coldwell Banker ........... 110 J.F. Meyer Construction Co................. 83 James M. Loots, Esq......................... 119 Joan Carmichael & Brigit Cline Century 21................................. 104 Joel Nelson Group............................... 11 Joel Truitt Builders................................ 82 FAGON GUIDE 2019

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a . f g o 1 n 9 Joel Truitt Management...................... 111 John Himchak Constuction Co. Inc....... 82 Johnson Law Group........................... 119 Joseph Tarantolo, MD........................ 147

K Kristof Realty Group - Re/Max........... 115

L La Strega Accounting Inc. Marina Martin............................. 131 Labyrinth Games & Puzzles................ 125 Las Placitas Restaurant...................... 159 Lawlor Architects................................. 80 Le Grenier Restaurant........................ 161 LGM Home Improvements................... 86 Little Lights Urban Ministries........ 99, 143 Logan Title.......................................... 115 Long & Foster Capitol Hill....................... 5 Lustre Tuxedo Rentals and Sales........ 131

M MacKay Roofing................................... 96 Maggio Roofing.................................... 25 Maid Pro Residential Cleaning.............. 81 Mangialardo & Sons........................... 161 María Helena Carey Photography....... 129 Marilyn Riehl, CLU - State Farm......... 129 Marjorie Grace Shovlin, L.Ac.............. 139 Max Insulation...................................... 86 Medium Rare...................................... 163 Melanie Neuman Landscaping.............. 89 Metropolitan Wellness Center.............. 24 Michaliga Masonry............................... 91 Miller & Company LLP........................ 131 Mindful Restaurants........................... 153 Monarch Title...................................... 115 Mr. Henry’s........................................... 15 Ms. Carolyn’s Grooming..................... 188 Music on the Hill................................. 169

N,O NailSaloon.......................................... 145 Natalia’s Cleaning Services.................. 81 National Roofing................................... 98 Nishan Halim DMD............................. 141 Northeast Stars Montessori............... 175

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P,Q Paris Bleu........................................... 121 Pattie Cinelli Fitness........................... 143 Peregrine Espresso &

Small Planes Coffee................... 155 Perfoming Arts, Music &

Movement Classes.................... 167 Phyllis Jane Young Coldwell Banker................... 20, 173 Pletsch Plumbing, LLC......................... 94 Polar Bear Air Conditioning

& Heating....................................3, 79 Polite Piggy’s Day Camp.................... 169

R R. Thomas Daniel Roofing, LLC............ 95 Radici Market..................................... 155 Randolph Cree Salon......................... 143 Re-New Psychological Service....................... 139, 147, 169 Re-New Psychological Services......... 147 Re-New Psychological Services......... 169 Renaissance Development LLC............ 23 Ricardo Ramos Remodelig,

Painting & Repairs........................ 89 Rob Bergman - Re/Max...................... 104 Rooted Pilates.................................... 147 Rural Dog Rescue.............................. 185 Ruth Ann Overbeck Capitol Hill History Project................................... 102

S Saving Grace Pet Care....................... 185 Scallan Properties.............................. 115 Schneider’s of Capitol Hill................... 131 Sestak Remodeling.............................. 83 Sharon L. Bernier, RN, PhD................ 139 Signal Financial Credit Union.............. 123 Sit-A-Pet, Inc...................................... 188 Skills on the Hill.................................. 164 Smith Commons................................ 163 South Capitol Smile Center Dr. Sheila Samaddar, DDS......... 141 St. Joseph’s on Capitol Hill................... 69 St. Mark’s Dance Company................ 169 St. Mark’s Episcopal Church................. 67 St. Peter School, Capitol Hill.............. 175 St. Peter’s Catholic Church.................. 69

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T Teass Warren Architects ..................... 80 Tech Painting Co.................................. 18 The Bissey Team - Compass.............. 113 The Capitol Hill Business

Improvement District.............. 49, 55 The Capitol Riverfront Business

Improvement District.................. 148 The Corner Store Arts........................ 156 The Grant, Ryall & Andrew Group Coldwell Banker ........................ 112 The Hill Center..................................... 18 The Kitchen Company Inc..................... 89 The Miracle Theatre............................ 155 The Queen Vic................................... 156 The Smith Team PenFed Realty................ Back Cover The Ward 6 Democrats........................ 49 Thomas Landscapes............................. 89 Tippi Toes DC..................................... 169 Tom Faison Realestate in DC................. 9 Topher Cushman - Coldwell Banker ... 111 Tunnicliff’s Tavern............................... 163

U,V uBreakiFix.......................................... 123 Union Veterinary Clinic....................... 184

W,X Wanda Minnis-Dyson, MD.................. 140 Wilcox Electric...................................... 83 Window Washers, Inc......................... 103 Windows Craft Inc.............................. 103 Woodland Appliances Repair, LLC........ 79 Woven History & Silk Road................. 121

Y,Z Yarmouth Property Management........ 104 Young Chow....................................... 163

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