The Georgetown Current
Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Vol. XXVII, No. 15
Serving Burleith, Foxhall, Georgetown, Georgetown Reservoir & Glover Park
Safety fixes eyed for Massachusetts
TUDOR HISTORY
■ Transportation: Dupont,
Embassy Row under review
By ZOE MORGAN Current Correspondent
The city’s transportation planners are proposing substantial changes to Massachusetts Avenue NW from Waterside Drive south to 20th Street in response to poor pavement conditions and high
crash volumes. The D.C. Department of Transportation intends to narrow travel lanes to make room for a pedestrian refuge; alter three intersections; and replace damaged sections of sidewalk and roadway. The department recently released an initial proposal and is in the process of obtaining community feedback. “Going forward, once we collect all the review comments from
our stakeholders and the public, we are advancing our design to the intermediate design phase,” the agency’s Huntae Kim told The Current. The current proposal involves reducing the roadway’s four existing lanes from 12.5 feet to 11 feet, which creates room for a 6-footwide pedestrian refuge in the middle. This design is based on a review of 2013-2015 crash data, See Mass Ave/Page 14
ANC reaches agreement with Domino’s By GRACE BIRD Current Staff Writer
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On Veterans Day, Georgetown’s historic Tudor Place offered tours highlighting memories and artifacts of the Peter family — the estate’s longtime owners — at war and on the home front from the War of 1812 through World War II.
Plans to open a Domino’s in Glover Park advanced this month when Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3B (Glover Park, Cathedral Heights) conditionally supported the restaurant’s zoning application. Domino’s has proposed to move into part of the Calvert Center at 2330 Wisconsin Ave. NW, a site that has a land-use designation requiring fast-food or food-delivery establishments to secure special exception approval from the Board of Zoning Adjustment. Domino’s is slated to present to the zoning panel Dec. 20. The planned Glover Park Domino’s is slated to replace a Georgetown location at 3255 Prospect St. NW, a property now slated for redevelopment. The new Wisconsin Avenue restaurant will include dinein, carryout and delivery service, and company offiSee Domino’s/Page 15
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Domino’s is hoping to open its new restaurant at 2330 Wisconsin Ave. NW in late spring, but it needs Board of Zoning Adjustment approval.
Keeping things Current: Newspaper hits 50 years
Lab School still planning to close its pool despite outcry
By GRACE BIRD
■ Recreation: Public has
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Fifty years ago this Thursday, the first edition of The Current arrived at some 10,000 homes across a section of Northwest D.C. The paper was called The Potomac Current back then, and it was centered around the MacArthur Boulevard corridor — Foxhall Village, Berkley, Kent, the Palisades and what was then known as Potomac Heights. Mainly distributed by schoolchildren, it came out every other week and sold for 10 cents an issue or $3 for a yearly subscription. In that first edition on Nov. 16, 1967, Potomac Current writers touched on a swath of local issues: a new post office at 5136 MacArthur Blvd. NW, still in operation today; the latest plans for the Three Sisters Bridge, a proposed highway connection from George-
enjoyed access to facility
By GRACE BIRD Current Staff Writer
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The Current first hit the streets on Nov. 16, 1967. Today, the paper has five print editions serving large areas of Northwest D.C.
town to Virginia; and a 9-year-old who had been bitten by a dog near MacArthur and Elliott Place NW. Early advertisers included National Permanent Savings & Loan; the Burdette Key Shop on Dorsett Place NW off Arizona Avenue; and Ted Lingo Inc., a MacArthur Boulevard Realtor. See Current/Page 5
After months of debate, The Lab School has decided to replace its campus pool with a theater, as part of an institutional goal to provide an improved arts education for its students. A larger performing arts theater will replace the existing 25-yard, six-lane indoor pool on the private school’s main campus at 4759 Reservoir Road NW, with the pool
scheduled to close at the end of next summer. The school announced the decision to parents and community members in late October. The surrounding community had been fighting to retain the pool, which Lab had been making available to the public and two local swim teams — the Dolphins and the Sea Devils — outside of school hours. “The pool is less than 20 years old and was built specifically because many kids with learning disabilities have problems participating in traditional team sports,” See Pool/Page 15
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District Digest City seeks to battle rising rat population
With warmer winters nurturing increased rat populations in D.C., the District government is working to pre-emptively identify and eliminate infestations. At a “rat walk� in Dupont Circle on Monday, Mayor Muriel Bowser discussed the city’s Rodent Abatement Predictive Analysis project, which intends to generalize data from 311 reports to automatically suggest likely infestation spots. “Currently, the Department of Health’s Rodent Control Team mostly inspects locations where rats have been reported by residents,� a news release from the mayor’s office states. “However, there may be places in the city where rat infestations go unreported, increasing the citywide rodent population.� The Health Department also intends to double its number of pest controllers and rodent-control code enforcers in 2018, and to roll out other rat control strategies, the release states. Rat-abatement requests increased 65 percent from 2015 to 2016, to more
than 3,500 last year. During the event, Bowser also reminded residents to avoid leaving trash accessible to rats by putting it outside shortly before collection and using metal or sturdy plastic containers; to remove weeds and debris where rats could easily hide; and to report rat issues to 311. Other rat-control steps the city has taken this year include installing 400 trash cans with sensors that alert crews when they have filled up; installing 25 trash cans with built-in solar-powered trash compactors; and providing grants for 29 businesses to purchase or lease trash compactors.
Poet laureate of D.C. dies at age of 90
The District’s longtime poet laureate died last Tuesday, leaving a strong legacy in the arts and education, according to a news release from the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities. Dolores Kendrick, 90, was a native Washingtonian who taught in D.C. Public Schools and helped found the School Without Walls, the release states. Her book “The
Women of Plums: Poems in the Voices of Slave Women� won the Anisfield-Wolf Book Award for fiction in 1990 and was adapted into an acclaimed play. Kendrick had served as poet laureate since 1999, when she was appointed by Mayor Anthony Williams. According to the release, she helped “present a variety of programs to foster a greater understanding and appreciation of poetry and the literary arts.�
D.C. man charged in apartment burglaries
A Northeast man has been charged in connection with nine burglaries of apartment buildings spanning from January to October, according to a Metropolitan Police Department news release. Police accuse Kevin Jose Fraley, 54, of entering the buildings — often by prying open a front door — and stealing packages. His charges are concentrated around burglaries in the Dupont Circle, Foggy Bottom and West End areas, with five of the nine burglaries occurring in the 900 block of 26th Street NW. Most of the incidents took place overnight
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Nonprofit holds food drive for Thanksgiving
City Gate, a local nonprofit that aims to help low-income children in the area, will host a Thanksgiving food drive that will accept donations of food and other Thanksgiving items for lowincome families. The organization will be accepting items such as canned fruits and vegetables — in particular, foods that are traditionally part of a Thanksgiving dinner such as stuffing, rice and cranberry sauce. Reusable cloth grocery bags, muffin mixes, gravy and flour will also be accepted. Donations can be dropped off from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Friday at Wisconsin Avenue Baptist Church, 3920 Alton St. NW. The donated items will help families living in subsidized housing participate in a Thanksgiving dinner. Volunteers will deliver the food to more than 100 families in D.C. and Prince George’s County on Nov. 21.
Work on Red Line to close Takoma station
Repair work will close a stretch of the Red Line from Nov. 25 to Dec. 10, with buses replacing trains between the Silver Spring and Fort Totten stations, according to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority. The Takoma station will close. The four-mile closure is primarily aimed at rebuilding the area known as an “interlocking,� where trains can switch between tracks. Metro will also use the closure period to replace rail ties, upgrade signals, install 800 feet of new rail, mitigate leaks and install new power cables, accord-
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ing to a news release. Metro advises riders that although free shuttle buses will be available between Fort Totten and Silver Spring, the best option is to use another transit option during the work period. The project will reduce service frequency elsewhere on the Red Line, though primarily north of Silver Spring in Maryland. In the District, trains will run every five minutes during peak periods, every 10 minutes at other times during the day and every 15 minutes after 9:30 p.m. Metro will also fully close the Red Line north of Fort Totten on the weekend of Dec. 2 and 3. The project is taking place between Thanksgiving and Christmas due to reduced ridership during the holiday period, the release states. It affects six weekend days and 10 weekdays.
Social Security office moves to Southwest
The U.S. Social Security Administration has replaced its local office at 2100 M St. NW with a spot near L’Enfant Plaza in Southwest. The new location, 1300 D St. SW, opened late last month to replace the Northwest site. In a news release, the agency notes that the new site is within two blocks of two Metro stops — the L’Enfant Plaza station on the Orange, Silver, Blue, Yellow and Green lines and the Smithsonian station on the Orange, Silver and Blue lines — and is served by two bus routes. The new office also has greater privacy in its reception area than the previous one, the release states.
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Tenley’s Dancing Crab site ANC opposes landmark status for substation targeted for redevelopment By GRACE BIRD Current Staff Writer
By CUNEYT DIL
A request to designate Pepco’s Friendship Heights substation as a historic landmark is facing opposition from the local advisory neighborhood commission, which says the designation is unnecessary and would endanger ongoing renovations. The Tenleytown Historical Society and the Art Deco Society of Washington jointly argue that the
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A seven-story apartment building with ground-level commercial retail is being proposed at 4615 Wisconsin Ave. NW, the site of the Tenley Bar & Grill and the former Dancing Crab. The owner of the property, Carlos Horcasitas, plans to seek approval as a planned unit development, a process in which the Zoning Commission can allow for additional density for a project in exchange for public benefits. The proposal would replace two-story restaurant buildings and abut a four-story commercial building constructed a few years ago. Horcasitas said his team also tried to acquire the adjacent parking lot at the corner of Wisconsin and Brandywine Street for the project but was unsuccessful. Current plans include around 40 apartment units, two being affordable housing — representing 12 percent of total floor area, rather than the minimum of 8 percent to 10 percent. Developers hope one unique draw will be a rooftop lounge, to be operated by a restaurant. A garage on the second floor will have 10 parking spaces. The project team outlined its plans at last month’s meeting of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3E (Friendship Heights, Tenleytown), and intends to present again to ANC 3E next month. At the October presentation, ANC 3E chair Jon Bender said the proposal would require significant zoning relief that the developers will need to mitigate.
5210 Wisconsin Ave. NW building, constructed in 1940, has architectural and historical significance. Designed in the art moderne style, the building is constructed of red brick “laid in American bond fashion,� the application states. Its Wisconsin Avenue fronting is decorated with limestone panels, while the base of the building and entrance door are trimmed in black glazed ceramic tiles. The substation was erected as part of an expanSee Substation/Page 5
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The restaurant site is eyed for a seven-story redevelopment.
“I think we’re going to be very interested in amenities and mitigation,� Bender said. The commission recently negotiated an extensive community benefits package for a planned unit development application for 4620 Wisconsin Ave. NW. Tom McDowell of the project team said that he expects some tweaks after talks with ANC 3E and the D.C. Office of Planning in the coming month or two. In October, developers defended the proposed density as consistent with the D.C. Comprehensive Plan because the site is close to the Tenleytown Metro station. “We have a design with what we think is best,� McDowell said this week. The project adds to a recent housing development boom in Tenleytown. The 146-unit project at 4620 Wisconsin is nearing final approval at the Zoning Commission, and the former WAMU radio studio at 4000 Brandywine St. NW is being converted into about 100 apartments. Another recent project, Tenley View, opened at 4600 Wisconsin in late 2015.
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■The D.C. Historic Preservation Review Board will meet at 9 a.m. in Room 220 South, One Judiciary Square, 441 4th St. NW. ■The D.C. Prevention Center for Wards 1 and 2 will host a Ward 2 community festival from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Foundry United Methodist Church, 1500 16th St. NW. Intended to encourage healthy, drug-free living, the event will feature an open mic, a dance contest, food, games, prizes and more. ■The Logan Circle Community Association will host a potluck dinner at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Richard Margolis and John Norton at 1215 O St. NW. Attendees are asked to bring sides (A-H), appetizers (I-R) or desserts (S-Z). Turkeys, hams and beverages will be provided. ■The Kalorama Citizens Association will hold its regular meeting, which will include a presentation by Ward 1 D.C. Council candidate Lori Parker. The agenda will also include discussion of the group’s proposal for pickup/dropoff zones on 18th Street NW to lessen traffic congestion on weekend nights. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at Goodwill Baptist Church, 1862 Kalorama Road NW. ■The Metropolitan Police Department’s 2nd District Citizens Advisory Council will meet at 7 p.m. at the 2nd District Police Headquarters, 3320 Idaho Ave. NW.
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■The Western Avenue Citizens Association will meet at 7:30 p.m. at Westmoreland Congregational United Church of Christ, 1 Westmoreland Circle. Agenda items will include the election of the association’s president, secretary and treasurer; and a presentation by a representative of the D.C. Department of Transportation on the agency’s comprehensive assessment of roadway conditions on Western Avenue NW. DC Scratcher games may continue to be sold even when all the top prizes have been claimed
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This is a listing of incidents reported to the Metropolitan Police Department from Nov. 6 through 12 in local police service areas, sorted by their report dates.
PSA 202
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PSA 202 TENLEYTOWN / AU PARK Theft â– 4700-4799 block, 41st St.; 12:12 p.m. Nov. 6. â– 4404-4499 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 8:04 p.m. Nov. 6. â– 4100-4199 block, Albemarle St.; 4:04 p.m. Nov. 9. Theft from auto â– 3700-3749 block, Davenport St.; 5:52 p.m. Nov. 8. â– 4000-4099 block, Chesapeake St.; 10:33 p.m. Nov. 10.
PSA 203
â– FOREST HILLS / VAN NESS PSA 203
CLEVELAND PARK
Robbery â– 3610-3699 block, Fessenden St.; 8:08 p.m. Nov. 8. Theft â– 3319-3499 block, Connecticut Ave.; 5:41 p.m. Nov. 9. â– 4900-4911 block, Connecticut Ave.; 7:35 a.m. Nov. 11. Theft from auto â– 2900-3099 block, Newark St.; 11:02 a.m. Nov. 9.
PSA 204
â– MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE
HEIGHTS / CLEVELAND PARK WOODLEY PARK / GLOVER PSA 204 PARK / CATHEDRAL HEIGHTS
Assault with a dangerous weapon â– 2600-2649 block, Connecticut Ave.; 8:01 p.m. Nov. 12.
Motor vehicle theft â– 1500-1599 block, 30th St.; 10:02 a.m. Nov. 8. â– 3300-3399 block, N St.; 5:26 p.m. Nov. 11. Theft â– 1224-1299 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 10:45 a.m. Nov. 6. â– 3200-3275 block, M St.; 5:02 p.m. Nov. 6. â– 3900-4399 block, Reservoir Road; 10:14 p.m. Nov. 6. â– 3100-3199 block, M St.; 5:56 p.m. Nov. 8. â– 1600-1677 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 1:21 p.m. Nov. 9. â– 3810-3899 block, Reservoir Road; 1:16 p.m. Nov. 10. â– 3200-3275 block, M St.; 5:46 p.m. Nov. 10. â– 3100-3199 block, M St.; 6:22 p.m. Nov. 10. â– 3100-3199 block, M St.; 3:26 a.m. Nov. 11. â– 3200-3275 block, M St.; 7:18 a.m. Nov. 11. â– 3200-3275 block, M St.; 5:54 p.m. Nov. 11. â– 3200-3275 block, M St.; 8:06 p.m. Nov. 11. â– 3600-3699 block, O St.; 3:08 p.m. Nov. 12. Theft from auto â– 3520-3699 block, Whitehaven Parkway; 11:56 a.m. Nov. 6. â– 1000-1099 block, Thomas Jefferson St.; 3:55 p.m. Nov. 6.
PSA PSA 207 207
â– FOGGY BOTTOM / WEST END
Robbery â– 2600-2799 block, Pennsylvania Ave.; 6:55 p.m. Nov. 7 (with gun). Sexual abuse â– 2200-2299 block, I St.; 6:35 p.m. Nov. 10.
Theft â– 2600-2649 block, Connecticut Ave.; 10:14 a.m. Nov. 12. â– 2600-2649 block, Connecticut Ave.; 11:45 a.m. Nov. 12.
Burglary â– 1000-1099 block, Connecticut Ave.; 5:12 a.m. Nov. 7.
PSA 205
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Burglary â– 1500-1599 block, 31st St.; 10:52 a.m. Nov. 10.
Motor vehicle theft â– 2700-2799 block, 29th St.; 12:20 p.m. Nov. 8.
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Theft â– 3200-3299 block, New Mexico Ave.; 4:17 p.m. Nov. 6.
PSA PSA 206 206
â– GEORGETOWN / BURLEITH
Sexual abuse â– 1600-1677 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 3:52 p.m. Nov. 7. Assault with a dangerous weapon â– 3200-3275 block, M St.;
Motor vehicle theft â– 900-915 block, New Hampshire Ave.; 8:32 p.m. Nov. 6. Theft â– 1434-1499 block, K St.; 3:55 p.m. Nov. 6. â– 1130-1199 block, Connecticut Ave.; 5:06 p.m. Nov. 6. â– 900-999 block, 23rd St.; 4:19 p.m. Nov. 7. â– 2000-2099 block, L St.; 2:26 a.m. Nov. 9. â– 1700-1799 block, H St.; 4:12 p.m. Nov. 9. â– 1000-1099 block, 26th St.; 6:27 a.m. Nov. 10. â– 2400-2499 block, M St.; 3 p.m. Nov. 10. â– 1700-1799 block, Pennsylvania Ave.; 12:21 p.m. Nov. 11. â– 1130-1199 block, Connect-
Ward 4 hit by spree of shootings
Six people were shot, three fatally, in four days last week within a two-mile stretch of Ward 4’s Georgia Avenue NW corridor, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. The violence began Sunday, Nov. 5, at 6:10 p.m., when police found Juan Nelson Roberts — a 35-year-old man from Capitol Heights, Md. — with multiple gunshot wounds and no signs of life in the 900 block of Shepherd Street NW. The next day, a man was hospitalized after being shot in the 5400 block of Georgia Avenue NW, about a mile north. According to a news release, the man was walking to his car at about 8:20 p.m. last Monday when he heard gunshots and realized he had been struck. A day later, Nov. 7, police responded to an alley in the 1300 block of Rittenhouse Street NW at 8:15 p.m. — just under a mile north of the previous shooting location — where officers found a man and a teenage boy with gunshot wounds. Yoselis Regino Barrios, 16, died in the hospital; the man survived. The Washington Post reported that the incident was apparently a drive-by shooting, and that Barrios lived nearby and attended Capital City Public Charter School. The most recent incident took place again in the 5400 block of Georgia Avenue — inside the Lucky Corner Market, located at Georgia and Kennedy Street, according to The Post. Police found Jonathan Vilchez, 22, of Northwest, dead inside the store at 11:52 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 8. Police also found another Northwest man, 23-year-old Mario Alfaro, with non-lifethreatening gunshot wounds around the corner in the 800 block of Kennedy. Police charged Alfaro with second-degree murder in connection with Vilchez’s death, but have made no arrests in the other cases. According to media reports, police are investigating a possible gang link between Vilchez’s and Barrios’ deaths. icut Ave.; 5:46 p.m. Nov. 11. ■1500-1599 block, M St.; 12:34 p.m. Nov. 12. ■1200-1299 block, 25th St.; 2:28 p.m. Nov. 12. Theft from auto ■2000-2099 block, Pennsylvania Ave.; 5:22 p.m. Nov. 8. ■1400-1499 block, I St.; 10:46 p.m. Nov. 9. ■1000-1099 block, 26th St.; 3:29 p.m. Nov. 11.
PSA 208
â– SHERIDAN-KALORAMA PSA 208
DUPONT CIRCLE
Robbery â– 1700-1799 block, Connecticut Ave.; 6:06 p.m. Nov. 7. Sexual abuse â– 1200-1217 block, 18th St.; 9:18 p.m. Nov. 7. Assault with a dangerous weapon â– 1400-1499 block, P St.; 4:11 p.m. Nov. 11 (with knife). Theft â– 1400-1499 block, P St.; 1:31 a.m. Nov. 8. â– 1300-1399 block, 14th St.; 3:28 p.m. Nov. 9. â– 1300-1699 block, Connect-
icut Ave.; 6:48 p.m. Nov. 9. â– 1400-1499 block, P St.; 11:04 p.m. Nov. 9. â– 1800-1899 block, Riggs Place; 1:59 a.m. Nov. 10. â– 1300-1399 block, 18th St.; 4:02 p.m. Nov. 10. â– 1400-1499 block, P St.; 12:16 a.m. Nov. 11. â– 1200-1219 block, Connecticut Ave.; 1:18 a.m. Nov. 11. â– 1200-1217 block, 18th St.; 6:03 p.m. Nov. 11. Theft from auto â– 1820-1899 block, 19th St.; 6:31 p.m. Nov. 6. â– 2200-2299 block, California St.; 6:02 a.m. Nov. 8. â– 1400-1499 block, Rhode Island Ave.; 11:13 a.m. Nov. 8. â– 1700-1799 block, Connecticut Ave.; 5:41 p.m. Nov. 8. â– 1510-1599 block, 20th St.; 11:37 a.m. Nov. 9. â– 1500-1599 block, O St.; 11:40 a.m. Nov. 9. â– 1900-1999 block, N St.; 6:13 p.m. Nov. 9. â– 2100-2199 block, N St.; 6:22 p.m. Nov. 9. â– 2000-2099 block, Hillyer Place; 5:40 p.m. Nov. 10. â– 1400-1499 block, 16th St.; 1:17 a.m. Nov. 12. â– 1500-1599 block, P St.; 9:03 p.m. Nov. 12.
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CURRENT: Anniversary arrives From Page 1
Early editions prominently featured topics that remain familiar five decades later: airplane noise complaints in the Palisades; an announcement about fall leaf collection; plans for an outdoor swimming pool in Ward 3; parking pressures in Burleith; and plans to enlarge the Palisades Safeway. “And away we go,” The Current’s inaugural editorial wrote. “First off, this newspaper has no axe to grind. It fronts for no cause. Rather it represents a straightforward effort to report news affecting our community.” In The Current’s half-century of life, it has changed hands, seen staffers come and go, and switched to free distribution. The name changed in the early 1970s, as the growth of Potomac, Md., made the original name a particular point of confusion. In the 1990s and early 2000s, The Current added the Georgetown, Dupont and Foggy Bottom titles, as well as a second edition of The Northwest Current distributed primarily in Ward 4 neighborhoods; in 1997, the paper became weekly. But its purpose has stayed steady: delivering Northwest residents on-theground news that larger outlets might not have the time, inclination or resources to focus on. “This paper is published on the premise that many events of significant interest to area residents happen constantly but are too parochial to warrant proper reporting,” The Current wrote in 1968. And that idea seemed to resonate with readers early on, as the paper grew with each passing year. More neighborhoods were soon added to its coverage area — first Burleith, Georgetown, Glover Park and American University Park in 1969 and then Spring Valley, Wesley Heights and Friendship Heights by 1970. It also began serving Glen Echo and Brookmont in Maryland, though the paper has
more recently stayed within D.C. Don Rozicer, one of The Current’s first owners, described the early days of The Current as slow yet steady. In Rozicer’s view, the paper’s strength was in its hyperlocal coverage. The Current’s most pertinent competitor was The Uptown Citizen, Rozicer added, until that publication broadened its coverage area and eventually shuttered in the early 1990s. The Current has also followed education as it has evolved in D.C. As Edward Smith, then an American University professor, wrote in a 1992 op-ed, “Mayor Sharon Pratt Kelly visited a D.C. public junior high school and was frightened by what she saw in the volume of truancy, apathy, and the wanton destruction (and lack of repairs) in school buildings.” In recent years, The Current has reported that a number of public schools are overcrowded, especially in Ward 3 — while a serious problem, it suggests the District’s education system is looking up. As well as education, transportation, zoning and culture, The Current has enduringly covered local D.C. politics. “The problems and challenges of governing the Nation’s Capital are unique,” states a 1986 editorial. “They require a greater sensitivity than many other cities demand. And by its very nature, Washington comes under greater scrutiny than many similar metropolitan cities.” Although there’s frequently hostility between the media and politicians, in all, many D.C. leaders say they value local outlets. Ward 3 D.C. Council member Mary Cheh is one example. Cheh wished The Current a warm happy birthday on Monday, saying that residents wouldn’t know “a 10th — or even a 20th” of what they do about the District without The Current. “Congratulations,” Cheh said. “Let’s get another 50.”
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sion of the District’s electrical capacity just before World War II. During this period, Pepco designed its substations to blend in with the neighborhood, often resembling houses or storefronts — as is the case for the Friendship Heights substation, though its windows have since been bricked over. The city’s Historic Preservation Office recommends that the His-
toric Preservation Review Board grant the landmark status. The agency’s report states that the substation has maintained a high level of architectural integrity and that the covered windows could be easily restored. The board will consider the case on Thursday. Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3E (Friendship Heights, Tenleytown) opposed the application at its Nov. 9 meeting, calling the substation a longtime blight on
Wisconsin Avenue. Several community leaders have long advocated for redevelopment of the one-story substation building, which is located in a busy corridor near a Metro station. “There’s also a sense that the neighborhood should have a chance to move beyond this structure, at some point in the future,” ANC 3E chair Jon Bender told residents. “We’ve been asking for See Substation/Page 15
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Continued progress
Seven years ago, barely half the high school students receiving a public education in the District were graduating within four years. According to data released last week from the 2016-17 school year, those numbers have steadily improved to nearly three in four students — 72.4 percent instead of 58.6 percent, with similar performance between the D.C. Public Schools system and the city’s public charter schools. It’s hard to be entirely sure of the reason for the improvement, though officials have pointed to initiatives such as ninth-grade academies and additional guidance counseling. But a 14-point bump in four-year graduation rates — particularly when it comes as a steady gain of a few points each year — is excellent news, as long as there’s no evidence of a sudden drop in standards. Coming in conjunction with steadily improving performance on standardized tests, we have some optimism that we’re seeing real progress rather than relaxed graduation requirements. At D.C. Public Schools, which broke the results down by racial demographics, black and Latino students surpassed a graduation rate of 70 percent — just below the system average of 73 percent. While we’d like to see further progress, this achievement gap is not as wide as those we’ve seen in test scores. We’re also optimistic about the “Honors for All” initiative at Wilson High School, which exposes all students to advanced material. Research has suggested that many students can thrive in a challenging environment but that educators too often place them in easier courses — in part due to unfair assumptions about students of color. Widely recommended at Wilson in advance of its implementation, Honors for All has great potential. We hope to see more about its effectiveness.
A welcome idea
Geographically, Georgetown is within easy reach of the National Mall — a natural extension of the District’s leading touristic and recreational area, and able to offer the commercial experiences of prime shopping and riverfront dining unavailable around the monuments. But on a practical level, the neighborhood feels like it’s a bus or car ride away. The Mall’s western end, and all of Foggy Bottom’s riverfront, is taken up by bustling thoroughfares that seem to signal “turn back” to pedestrians or bicyclists approaching from the Lincoln Memorial. A tangle of streets and exit ramps curve every which way, eating up acres of national property while also resulting in confusing traffic patterns and heavy congestion. To many community leaders in Foggy Bottom and Georgetown, there’s a simple win-win solution: Close the Rock Creek Parkway to motor vehicles around the Kennedy Center — from Virginia Avenue NW to just south of the Roosevelt Bridge. Advocates for this approach say motorists should be diverted to Interstate 66, on the opposite side of the Kennedy Center. They argue that I-66 can take Rock Creek Parkway traffic to the same place; that there’s ample capacity for more vehicles there; and that traffic will flow better if cars go in fewer directions. Most significantly, this change would allow for an appealing recreation connection from Georgetown to the Mall. Although there’s already a small riverfront trail for pedestrians and cyclists, its capacity is limited and it’s daunting to access that area when cars are flying around in so many directions. The potential is tremendous. Local residents and businesses would benefit greatly from greater integration of the National Mall, Georgetown and Foggy Bottom, but it could also expand the District’s appeal to its national and international tourists. Advocates are urging the D.C. Department of Transportation to promptly study the feasibility of this plan. We strongly agree the agency should undertake this study expeditiously. If advocates are right, these changes would boost multimodal access; beautify the Potomac waterfront with space for recreation instead of traffic congestion; and link a delightful D.C. neighborhood with the Mall’s world-famous monuments — all while providing a neutral or even positive impact on automobile traffic. These all sound like welcome benefits, but a thorough study is essential to determine whether new traffic nightmares are the more likely scenario. If the study does uphold proponents’ claims, the lengthy process of implementing this change — which would require extensive local-federal coordination — should begin as quickly as possible. Even with a negative traffic impact, though, the benefits might outweigh that drawback. With a study in hand, officials and the community at large will have the data necessary to make an informed cost-benefit analysis.
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e just can’t let go of the Virginia elections. Republican Ed Gillespie got his head handed to him. As everyone now knows, the soft-talking Democrat Ralph Northam won going away, 53.9 percent to 44.9 percent. The Libertarian Party’s Chris Hyra barely broke 1 percent. The post-election analysis seems to agree that Gillespie’s heavy-negative closing with fearful crime and immigration ads was his undoing. Analysts mostly believe it drove minority and independent voters to Northam. And here’s the rub. Gillespie, an establishment Republican who is considered a decent man by many who know him, knew he was playing with fire by running those ads. How did he know? He said so himself way back in 2006. Conservative Republican Jerry Kilgore in 2005 had just lost the governor’s race to Democrat Tim Kaine, who had trailed for much of the cycle but ultimately prevailed with his centrist campaign. Kilgore had leaned heavily on death penalty ads — Kaine opposes it — and anti-immigration ads. Back then, Gillespie as head of the Republican National Committee had supported expensive outreach to immigrants. Here’s what Gillespie wrote back in 2006: “Anti-immigration rhetoric is a political siren’s song, and Republicans must resist its lure by lashing ourselves to our party’s twin masts of freedom and growth, or our majority will crash on its shoals.” The national Republicans made similar arguments after presidential nominee Mitt Romney lost in 2012 to President Barack Obama by a margin of 51 percent to 47 percent. We all know what happened in 2016. Trump played the immigration card and won, but “Establishment Ed” was just not that kind of candidate. Even Northam’s campaign had seen in its internal polls that Gillespie was pretty well-known and well-liked. But voters mostly didn’t like those ads, and it showed. This is not just backward-looking politics. Kaine is up for re-election in 2018. His only announced Republican opponent is Corey Stewart, the campaign-fiery conservative who says Gillespie didn’t do enough to turn out the conservative Trump voters in Virginia. There’s no doubt Stewart will try. Out of the gate, he promised to run a “ruthless, vicious campaign.” Stay tuned. ■ Meanwhile in Maryland. Republican Gov. Larry Hogan was keeping more than an eye on Virginia. The popular governor — with approval ratings in the high 60s — traveled to Northern Virginia to campaign last Saturday for Gillespie. Hogan was positive and upbeat, and never mentioned Trump. He did denounce Democratic ads against Gillespie. “With a great candidate like Ed Gillespie [and]
enthusiastic supporters like all of you … this should be a walk in the park, a piece of cake and a slam dunk,” Hogan said. Hogan mostly has kept his distance from divisive, national issues, including Trump. Hogan stepped outside of his self-imposed bubble this past weekend. He called Alabama Republican candidate Roy Moore “unfit” and said he should drop out of the Senate race because of allegations of sexual conduct with minors and teenagers. All well and good, but Maryland Democrats say the Virginia results are a clear warning that Democrats in Maryland will do all they can to take on Republican Hogan. “Virginia is a threat to Larry Hogan,” said Kathleen Matthews, chair of the Maryland Democratic Party. Maryland is a blue state. The Democrats don’t want to relive the disaster of 2014 when Hogan upset favored Democrat Anthony Brown. But Democrats have a lot of work to do. ■ Taxing issues. Everyone knows the Washington region is wealthier than many other places in America. Officials say about 40 percent of regional residents take advantage of the federal tax deduction for mortgages. Even more benefit from deducting high local and state taxes from their federal returns. Republicans in Congress are pushing tax code revisions that could mean big changes for our area. The state and local tax deduction — in place since 1913 in the federal code — could be eliminated. A GOP compromise proposes to limit the deduction on local property taxes to the first $10,000. That’s far less than what many people pay in wealthy areas like this one. And for new mortgages, the proposed deduction for homebuyers on interest payments would apply only to the first $500,000 worth of loans. A fight to keep the state and local tax deduction brought out local and national leaders on Monday. They gathered on Capitol Hill to urge Congress to reconsider its tax revision plans even as House leaders geared up for a Thursday vote. “The state and local tax deduction prevents double taxation,” said Alexandria Mayor Allison Silberberg, saying any move to make citizens pay federal taxes on state and local taxes is an assault on “hard-working Americans.” D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton told NBC4 at the news conference that Republicans around the country would pay at the ballot box once middleclass voters get wind of their budget plans. Several speakers said the GOP tax plans would hurt middle-class taxpayers to pay for cuts for the wealthy. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser urged Congress to “make sure that middle-class families aren’t paying for tax deductions for the super-rich.” Tom Sherwood, a Southwest resident, is a political reporter for News 4.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Zoning should block oversized expansion
I live in Georgetown, in a small house. Last fall, D.C. implemented new zoning regulations governing house sizes to protect people like me from being swamped by our neighbors’ desire to build hulking additions. In theory, my neighbor can’t add a two-story 20-foot addition to the back of his house, because it would be
triple the length of my house. Oh, but he can. The Board of Zoning Adjustment can grant a “special exception” and allow the construction to go ahead. Even when there’s nothing “special” or “exceptional” about the request — it’s just another project to build a family room and a bigger master bedroom suite. So what is the point of the new regulation, which is precisely designed to protect people in small houses, if the zoning board routinely grants “special exceptions”? There are remedies for people
who want his-and-hers bathrooms and cathedral ceilings. It is to move. We have plenty of big houses for sale on my block and all over Georgetown. What we don’t have is enough air, light and trees. Five years from now, granting “special exceptions” so people can build a massive house on a tiny urban lot will seem both short-sighted and stupid — like cutting down all the trees and wondering where the wildlife went. The mood is already shifting. Just not fast enough. Alison Schafer Georgetown
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Wesley Heights heritage tree wrongly removed VIEWPOINT
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or about 121 years, a tulip poplar stood at the corner of Hawthorne Street and New Mexico Avenue NW. The tree was known as “Grover� (named for President Grover Cleveland, president when Grover was a mere sapling and Wesley Heights a wooded wilderness). Over those years, he remained healthy and grew to a circumference of 126 inches and a height of about 200 feet. He became one of the largest of his species in the city. On the morning of Sunday, Oct. 22, this stately tree disappeared. The question, why? The story has all the elements of a good mystery: heroes, villains, political intrigue, money and secrets. Read on! The heroes are the many citizens and groups who worked so tirelessly to uphold Washington’s pride as “The City of Trees.� Their work culminated in the Urban Forestry Preservation Act of 2002 and the subsequent Tree Canopy Protection Amendment, which took effect in 2016. Among the heroes were the members of the D.C. Council who voted unanimously to pass these laws and the Urban Forestry Division in the D.C. Department of Transportation, whose employees inspect and enforce them. These acts define large trees as “special,� which require payment for a removal permit and single out trees larger than 100-inch circumference as “heritage trees� that must be preserved. Among the many species of heritage trees protected by the law, tulip poplars cannot be cut — no permits, no exceptions. To these heroes, Grover was a rare treasure. Enter the villains. To those who applied for a construction permit to build a new house on the subdivided lot, Grover stood in the way of their venture. A D.C.-licensed tree firm would neither cut it
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Klingle Trail project riddled with faults
Thank you for writing your recent article on the Klingle Valley Trail [“New Klingle Trail faces repair work,� Oct. 4]. I am grateful for the trail, but I have several concerns. When walking Klingle, I was a bit surprised by how the trail crosses the path of least resistance for rainfall in a few areas. I was also interested in how the plans took into account difficult and steep slopes. So, I visited when it was raining, and I observed various issues with how the water flowed in different places. Just a few weeks later, a heavy rainfall washed out the path’s borders in a few spots. While I understand that all projects have room for improvement, I hope that the D.C. taxpayer does not end up paying twice for the upkeep of an expensive project that didn’t last more than a few months before there was noticeable deterioration. Hopefully, the contract allows for clawback for needed repairs and replacement.
down nor render it a hazard. Now the political intrigue. Our own Ward 3 D.C. Council member Mary Cheh, who voted for the most recent tree protection law, quietly inserted a one-paragraph amendment on page 89 of the 124page 2018 Budget Support Act that in effect singled out Grover, exempting him from protection. The villains moved quickly and applied for a removal permit. The Transportation Department approved, and Grover was doomed! Four days later the sentence was carried out and his remains found in the gutter. The neighbors mourned. But herein lies the mystery: Cheh’s amendment states that Grover could be exempted only after Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs approval for the building permit for this new house. However, our representative on Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3D confirmed recently that it was still under review. Apparently, the department has issues with this new house and the permit has not yet been approved and may never be. So Grover’s removal was not permitted by the amendment, the permit notwithstanding. Who is accountable? A fine for this is $37,685. Misrepresentation in filing a permit application is a Class 1 violation of the D.C. code. Did the parties go to all this trouble and not read the law? The owner now tells neighbors Grover was cut because he was “ailing.� However, a heritage tree must be declared a hazard by a certified member of the International Society of Arboriculture. Grover was not a hazard. We can’t bring Grover back, but maybe, if we believe trees have a spirit, that spirit will come back to haunt the house that will stand where he lived quietly for well over a century. Bernie and Ellen McMahon are Wesley Heights residents.
As far as other issues, I do believe there is too much lighting on the path. My personal preference would be to take out the lighting. Reducing it to half the current lampposts would be a compromise. Lastly, I was extremely disappointed in how the trees and shrubbery were placed and planted. Some of the trees were still tied at the top with twine that was there for safe transport, while most of the others were planted with staking. When trees in a natural setting are staked, it is nearly impossible for them to compete with wild plants. And these materials deteriorate the natural experience. Trees and plants adjust to the sunlight and wind. If the trees are staked to the ground, this is strongly deterred. Just compare the sway of a wild tree of similar size with one that has been staked. You might be amazed how much more the wild tree sways. Arborists working with the District have informed me that staking is part of the usual city contract. I would encourage that future contracts not call for use of staking or most tree guards. The cost of the materials is excessive, and the materials are not generally being discarded and/or reused in a
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Kennedy Center had no waterfront access
The Current’s Nov. 1 issue included an article about a proposal to build a new bypass for the Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway to “restore the Kennedy Center waterfront for public use.� “Restore� implies that the proposal would recover a capability that once existed but has been lost. Given that the Rock Creek Parkway was built in the 1930s, while the Kennedy Center wasn’t built until the late 1960s (it opened in 1971), the Kennedy Center never had a waterfront. For the record, the Kennedy Center and the Watergate complex (also built in the 1960s) were built on land formerly occupied by the Christian Heurich brewery, which was torn down in 1962. K.W. Lackie Barnaby Woods
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Spotlight on Schools Blessed Sacrament School
Halloween traditions at Blessed Sacrament School and the Chevy Chase neighborhood are always eagerly anticipated. Blessed Sacrament has a Halloween parade featuring kindergarten through fifth grade in their costumes. The students walk around the school several times, watched by grandparents, parents and alumni. The students love seeing what costumes the teachers put on, too. This year, some of the favorite costumes were a deviled egg, a fried egg, the tooth fairy, an angel/devil combo, unicorns and too many others to count. The teachers went all out — especially from first, second, third and fifth grade, dressed as Superwomen, Hawaiian ladies, metamorphosis (butterfly, caterpillar, larvae) and the seasons. One particular fourth-grade class goes pumpkin bowling, while middle school tends to go for the pizza party. This year featured a first-ever Trunk or Treat. In this, people decorate their cars while young children in costume collect candy from them. A favorite house to visit in the Blessed Sacrament neighborhood on Halloween is on Rittenhouse Street NW. Each year, owner Margo Judge sets up a banner announcing the theme. This year it was Bones Mall. During election years there is an election theme. One of Judge’s favorites was a ballot of Dr. Seuss and Yoda, with Dr. Seuss barely securing the win. — Mary Williams, seventh-grader
Emerson Preparatory School
“So long as we have enough
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people in this country willing to fight for their rights, we’ll be called a democracy,� said American Civil Liberties Union founder Roger Baldwin. The ACLU is a nonprofit that has been committed to protecting the individual rights and liberties of the American people since 1920. This summer, I attended the ACLU Summer Advocacy Institute here in Washington alongside my classmate, Bethlehem Solomon. After sitting through stimulating lectures for a week about important issues concerning the rights of my fellow Americans, I was inspired immediately to start an ACLU Club Emerson Prep. Emerson’s ACLU club now meets once a week over candy and snacks to reflect on the issues facing our country today. So far, the group has discussed free speech, immigration, women’s rights and reproductive freedom, and LGBTQ rights. Currently, we are fundraising to make each member of the club a card-carrying member of the ACLU. We hope to take advantage of our proximity to the National Mall and attend protests/marches for the sake of defending our civil liberties as the next generation. Americans are fortunate to have a branch of the ACLU in every single state and D.C., which opens up the possibility of having a representative from the D.C. location come and speak to the group. We are grateful for the information and defense that the ACLU has and will provide for us in the future.
To learn more, follow Emerson Prep’s ACLU Club on Instagram @emerson_aclu. — Isabel Fajardo, 11th-grader
Hearst Elementary School
This week in The Purple Party Panda’s PK classroom, we discussed one of our school rules: Be kind. Our librarian Ms. Vandivier joined us and we read “The Kindness Quilt.� ​Students then brainstormed words that we can say and would like others to use to be kind. Nala said “I’m sorry�; Iris would like to hear “Please�; Cora thinks “Would you like to play with me?� is kind; Izzy says we should say “bless you� when someone sneezes; Adrian said “I love you!�; Jane says after playing a game both teams should say “good game�; Teddy thinks we could ask “Do you need a hug?�; Liam believes we should say “excuse me�; Hasan said when we want something we should say “may I please...�; and Leo says we should all say “thank you.� We used these words to make a Kindness Garden displayed in the classroom. — The Purple Party Pandas pre-K class
Lafayette Elementary School
On Nov. 8, an author came to Lafayette Elementary to speak to third-graders about her new book, “Coral Reefs: Cities of the Ocean.� She is a Green Earth Book Award recipient who was brought to our school by the Nature Generation, a nonprofit environmental group. Which author, might you ask? Why, the
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Author Maris Wicks, center, joins Truman Muffett, right, and Charlie Madland to imitate fish.
centerpieces was an aquarium called the open sea. I knew then that I liked comics and I liked the ocean, so I combined the two and made a book about the ocean to reach even more people.� Wicks told me that atmospheric changes have been happening since the mid-1800s. She stated that “the increase of carbon dioxide from human activities started climate change, but there are things that we can do to prevent this from happening.� She encourages people to educate themselves and to take the initiative to better the world. “Coral Reefs: Cities of the Ocean� is a great book, and Wicks did all the illustrations herself! Lafayette has many of Wicks graphic science books in the school library. The third-graders enjoyed the author talk as much as I enjoyed interviewing her. — Truman Muffett, fifth-grader
Our Lady of Victory School
This year, the girls U12 soccer team, the Blue Hawks, won first place in the Catholic Youth Organization championship tourna-
ment. It was tough, but we were able to come out on top through good teamwork and skillful coaching. For every round of the tournament we were nervous, but when we started playing, the nervous feelings went away. For the first round, we played Holy Redeemer. They played very well, and it was a hard game, but we still won. We both played goalie and worked hard. We were also nervous because we didn’t want to let in any goals, make our team lose or get disqualified; we succeeded. For the next round, we played Our Lady of Mercy. They were a good team, but our team played strong and won. This game was exciting because we got to play our first night game at Soccerplex! We were nervous because they kept getting close to scoring, but luckily we saved all the shots. For the final round, we played St. Jerome’s. They played very well and it was a close game, but we played our hardest. Even though they scored one goal, we beat them and won first place! When the referee sounded the final whistle, we jumped for joy. We were so happy; we laughed and hugged each other. Now, whenever we see our trophy, we think back to the time we won the championship, and we are very proud! — Emma L. and Millicent G., sixth-graders
Oyster-Adams Bilingual School
On Oct. 18 to 20, sixth-graders and teachers went to Camp Horizons in Harrisonburg, Va., for three days and two nights. The kids and the teachers had a really full schedule. On the trip we had so much fun and there were so many amazing activities — for example, the giant swing, archery, and fishing. Some groups went caving while other groups went See Dispatches/Page 10
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Cadets repeat as state champs on the soccer pitch, volleyball court ■ Girls soccer: Overtime win over
Sidwell yields crown for St. John’s
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With time running down in the first overtime of the D.C. State Athletic Association girls soccer championship game, St. John’s junior Maliah Morris heard the official countdown — eight, seven … As the official got to six, Morris fired a shot into the top corner of the cage. Sidwell senior goalie Brooke Harrington read it and dove to get a glove on the ball. But Morris’ kick did what the Cadets had done to foes throughout the fall — overpowered the opposition and found the goal. The score lifted St. John’s to a 3-2 overtime win and its second straight state crown. “It was unbelievable. I heard the ref
counting down,” said Morris. “All of my teammates kept saying, ‘Shoot it! Shoot it!’ So at that point I was like, ‘We deserve this.’ So I took the shot.” Saturday’s victory notched a historic achievement for St. John’s. It marked the first time the Cadets had won the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference crown and the state title in the same year. “It is very special. Our school hasn’t done both of those. We got to win the WCAC and D.C. states,” said Morris. “We weren’t satisfied; we wanted more. We wanted to say we were the best in the WCAC and in D.C.” With a record of 19-2-1, the Cadets entered the DCSAA tournament on Nov. 7 as overwhelming favorites and rolled through Washington Latin (with a score of 7-0) and Wilson (3-0) before meeting Sidwell, which had a 11-6 season record, on Saturday night at Georgetown University as See Soccer/Page 10
■ Volleyball: St. John’s drops Wilson
in four sets to win fifth championship By BRIAN KAPUR Current Staff Writer
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Sidwell gave St. John’s all it could handle in regulation. But in overtime, Maliah Morris, left, netted the Cadets a score to give them their second DCSAA soccer crown. The win capped a stellar year where St. John’s also won the WCAC for the first time since 2011.
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St. John’s senior setter Rebecca Frye was named the tournament MVP.
For St. John’s senior setter Rebecca Frye, last week was one to remember. On Wednesday she signed a national letter of intent to play volleyball for James Madison University, and on Friday night she orchestrated the Cadets’ offense as St. John’s defeated Wilson 3-1 (25-19, 25-11, 19-25 and 25-20) to capture its fifth straight D.C. State Athletic Association title at Trinity Washington University. “It’s so nice to be able to say I won my last high school game ever,” said Frye, who was named the tournament MVP. “This has been the best week. I’m so excited. I can finally say I’m officially going to play in college at the school of my dreams. I just finished up playing a great four years here.” The Cadets finished the season with a 24-9 overall record, while Wilson went 31-3 to end one of its best volleyball seasons in school history. Frye finished the game with 33 assists, 11 service aces, four digs and two kills. Her favorite outside hitter was freshman Rachel Richardson, who had 21 kills. “She is amazing,” Frye said. “She does so much for this team. She is going to do so great in the future.” Sophomore Nicole Taylor also added 11 kills. Defensively, the Cadets were led by junior Lauren Antonucci, who swapped spots for the second straight year — moving from setter to libero — to help give the team its best possible lineup. “It’s so awesome,” the junior said. “It was such a fun feeling, especially with me changing positions.” St. John’s, which entered the tournament as the No. 2 seed, won the first two sets in the match. But Wilson, the top overall seed, never folded. See Volleyball/Page 10
Gonzaga rallies to stun St. Albans in PKs By BRIAN KAPUR Current Staff Writer
St. Albans clung to a 1-0 lead as the clock at Georgetown University froze at two minutes and officials kept extra time on the field at the end of regulation in the waning moments of the D.C. State Athletic Association boys soccer championship game on Saturday night. With time quickly slipping away, Gonzaga pushed its lines farther up the field and peppered the Bulldogs’ cage with shots. The Eagles were able to break through moments before the final whistle when senior Austin Smith knocked in an equalizer on a corner kick to send the game into overtime.
“I just got a great ball from our senior captain Ryan Teuschl,” said Smith. “I was just happy to rise up above everybody to help us go on to win the tournament.” After two overtime periods, Gonzaga edged the Bulldogs 5-4 in a penalty kick shootout. The victory gave the 16-6-3 Eagles their first-ever triple crown after capturing the Jesuit Soccer Classic earlier this fall, the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference on Nov. 5 and the DCSAA title. “We are the first team in Gonzaga history to do it,” senior goalie Nick Gerlach said. “We were saying that the entire week — get the triple crown. This is something I will remember for the rest of my
life.” Both teams enjoyed several upset wins to reach the state title game. The No. 5-seeded Eagles defeated top-ranked Wilson (with a score of 3-1) and No. 4 Bell (3-0), while No. 6 St. Albans took down No. 3 Roosevelt (2-0) and No. 7 Georgetown Day (1-0). In the championship game, both teams showed underdog grit. Gonzaga, however, generated more sustained offense throughout, while St. Albans (11-8-2) was more frazzled in its offensive approach. The Bulldogs’ frantic pace was rewarded when sophomore Mikey Brady slipped through the Eagles defense for a score and a 1-0 lead See Gonzaga/Page 10
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Gonzaga tied the game with a score during extra time in regulation to force overtime. Neither team could score during sudden death, but the Eagles finally downed the Bulldogs in penalty kicks.
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“The team worked so hard to be here,” Wilson coach Perette Arrington said. “To make it this far as a D.C. public school says a lot about how hard these girls worked. They wanted it and weren’t going to go down without a fight.” In the third game, Wilson made history by winning the set 25-19. It was the first time the Cadets had lost a set in the DCSAA title game during their five-year reign. “It was the blood, sweat and tears of my assistant coach, my
sister Patrice Arrington,” said Perette Arrington. “It was her being emotional because of how much the girls worked and how much they deserved it, and she pushed them through that third set.” Despite the setback, St. John’s wasn’t rattled and refocused to close out the match in the fourth set. “It was a big difference from last year where we would just sweep teams,” said Antonucci. “They were ranked higher than us. We were annoyed and thought we should be No. 1. We proved it by winning. We wanted to show that we deserved to be No. 1.”
GONZAGA: Eagles net extra-time goal to set up win From Page 9
in the second half. That frustrated Gonzaga and helped lead to Smith earning a yellow card. Despite the early angst, Smith was able to regain his composure to deliver the game-saving goal that sent the game into overtime. “My team and coaches told me to keep my head, and I wanted to help the team out as a senior,” Smith said. “I was just really happy that we were able to come back and win it.” While Gonzaga needed every moment of regulation to score, the
Eagles easily found the back of the net during penalty kicks — Teuschl, senior Peter Dernelle, Smith and sophomore Ryan Elie all knocked in shots. Meanwhile, St. Albans hit its first four as senior Trevor Child, junior Harry Moore, sophomore Jack Muoio and junior Alden Summerville booted in their shots. In the final round, Brady — the Bulldogs’ top scorer, who had the team’s lone goal in regulation — stepped to the line. But Gonzaga goalie Nick Gerlach perfectly tracked the ball and denied the shot. “It was a mental game,” Ger-
lach said. “I saw the way he lined up and the way he ran to the ball. I knew where he was going.” It was redemption for the Colgate-bound senior, who had to miss the majority of the WCAC title game after getting an early red card. “It was rough,” said Gerlach. “To bounce back from that and win here was amazing.” The block set up Gonzaga senior Beakal Sebsebe, who knocked in the deciding score. “I just stayed calm the whole time,” said Sebsebe. “Yesterday I thought about where I would go if it came down to penalties.”
SOCCER: St. John’s Cadets survive Sidwell 3-2 in OT to capture DCSAA championship From Page 9
temperatures plunged into the 30s. When Saturday’s game started, St. John’s showed how dangerous its offense can be by scoring in the first minute of the contest. Senior Grace Walsh dished the ball to Morris, who pressed toward the goal — drawing defensive attention to create space for junior Meaghan O’Donovan. Morris then threaded a pass to O’Donovan who knocked in a 1-0 lead. But Sidwell — which took an underdog’s path to the title game as the No. 7 seed by upsetting No. 2 School Without Walls (with a score of 6-0) and No. 3 Georgetown Day (1-0) — never wavered.
DISPATCHES From Page 8 rock climbing, but everyone went canoeing and zip lining. Many people went off campus to go rock climbing and said it was awesome. Cavers went on the land of a farmer who lets the camp explore his cave for free. Also, everybody went canoeing and some people fell in the water. We were very lucky to have such great teachers to help plan this overnight trip. We got to see our friends and enjoy time being together. We think that everyone had a wonderful time because the camp activities were a blast. We had some students share their experiences. Javier Llano Cruz told us, “My favorite camp activity was canoeing because we got to tip the boats over in the cool lake.” We also had Anthony Balanta tell us: “My favorite activity was zip lining, the giant swing and caving because I’ve never been caving, the giant swing was high in the sky, and the zip line was fun because I have never zip lined before.” In conclusion, activities at Camp Horizons were a lot of fun. — Gabriella Eversley-Holland, Lesly Bautista and Francis Csedrik, sixth-graders
The Quakers began to control the ball, and senior forward Nicole Willing persistently perplexed the Cadets defense. She was finally rewarded with a score on a header to tie the game at 1-1 by halftime. The Cadets struggled to find their mojo without one of their best players: sophomore Makenna Morris, who missed the game due to a commitment with the national team. “It’s very hard,” said Maliah Morris, Makenna’s older sister. “She has such a big impact on the team. But I believe everybody can play on this team and if one goes down someone else has to step up.” Facing adversity, the Cadets turned to Walsh, one of their team captains, to provide
St. Patrick’s Episcopal Day School
In my first two months of Grade 6, so many fascinating things have happened! One of those things is learning about the independent reading projects we have to complete. The process starts by picking out a book. You have to read three books in total per trimester, and one book has to be from the recommended reading list created by my peers and me. After you read a book, you have to choose a project to complete. The projects are really enjoyable. There are four projects to choose from, such as a character folio describing and illustrating a main character from your book. Also, it is mandatory to do a book talk every trimester. Now, let’s talk about what happens after you have finished your projects. What happens next? Our language arts teacher, Ms. Smith, reads over our projects to make sure they are clean and concise. Then, she prints out a small picture of the book you read, called a badge, and pastes it onto your personalized sheet of paper on the wall showing how many projects you have completed. These are called IR cards, and they are exciting to see on the wall. This year has been great
a steadying hand on the field and as a leader. “She is unbelievable,” the older Morris said. “She is undeniably one of the best players on the team and led us to victory.” The teams remained tied at the half, but after the break, St. John’s came out swinging. The Cadets’ aggressive approach was rewarded with a quick goal when Morris created offense with a pass to senior striker Nicole Lawson to retake the lead at 2-1. Sidwell again had an answer on an assist from a quirky play. The Quakers were playing the ball inside the St. John’s box when the Cadets seized it and passed it back to their keeper Caitlin Bierwirth. But when the keeper accidentally handled the ball, the Quakers were granted a free shot from
spending time with my friends and hearing about the books they are reading. Already, these projects have taught me to overcome obstacles and better manage time. This has been a great year at St. Patrick’s so far. — Heaven Samuel, sixth-grader
Sheridan School
Recently, Sheridan seventhgrade students took their first of three trips to the KID Museum, a makerspace for kids in Bethesda. The trips are all part of a design challenge that will emphasize a number of important skills, including teamwork, problemsolving, metacognition, creativity, communication and perseverance.
penalty-kick range. Sidwell senior Annie Boasberg tapped it to senior Abby Meyers, who capitalized to tie the game. The Cadets had three great shot-on-goal opportunities to end the game in regulation, but all three narrowly missed, with one even rattling off the post. St. John’s had grown accustomed to championship drama after winning the WCAC on penalty kicks six days prior and was the aggressor in overtime to end the contest. “It was very frustrating,” Morris said. “After we went into overtime, we just came together as a team and said, ‘We got this. We have to settle in and it will come.’ And it did.”
accessible to all kids, regardless of their physical and emotional needs. Students spent their first visit learning how to create working electrical circuits and use various woodworking tools. Students used these skills to make a miniature see-saw and an electrical circuit that could be used to power a buzzer, light or motor. Students will spend part of their next visit learning additional skills, and beginning to design their prototypes of accessible playground equipment. “The visits to the KID Museum are a part of Sheridan’s commitment to creating an in-school makerspace that will help our students develop the real-world skills they will need to become successful adults,” says maker educator and librarian Ms. Wells. — Eli Weissman, seventh-grader
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Sheridan seventh-graders work at the KID Museum. Along with strengthening these skills, their objective will be to design and construct a table-size model of a playground that is
Have you ever felt like the world has been turned upside down? That is how we felt when we walked into a room, where a normally nice teacher showed us a list of unfair rules, such as not being allowed to smile without her permission. Little did we know that this “dictator” was marking the start of a new unit of
inquiry on government. After this provocation, we did several activities to learn about different types of governments and how they are organized. We went to the U.S. Capitol building to learn how the legislative branch works from the inside and saw a senatorial debate. We also took a tour of the Capitol, seeing where famous politicians actually sat and walked. WIS parents came to talk about the three branches of the U.S. government and things that it does. We also did activities that taught us how to be active citizens; the right to vote and changes over time, with us each assigned an identity. Another activity was about the Bill of Rights. We were given a picture and an article about a real problem. We gave a presentation about how the scenario was linked to the First Amendment. Using more than one information source helped us to get a clearer image of the situation. Our last assignment was a scenario about an imaginary island that was just becoming a country and we had to say which type of government we would advise and why. What would you advise? — Eileen Maloney Cunningham, fourth-grader
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Foxhall colonial ticks all the design and lifestyle boxes
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clearly was onto something. To everyone else, the brick house at 4401 W St. NW was ready to be torn down. It was old, cramped and in need of repair. But to the eyes of master designer Andreas Xenophontos, there was beauty hiding in that wreck — a jewel box with classic (read: humanscale) proportions, elegant touches and craftsmanship built on obsessive attention to even the smallest detail. What he envisioned was the ultimate “forever home,� perfect for a family as it grew and evolved. Originally built in 1962, the house was wholly re-imagined, gutted and renovated over a 13-month period beginning in 2016. Only the exterior brick walls — now painted a pure gray color that changes based on the light or weather conditions — and slate roof remain. Many of the original plantings were also kept and moved to new locations. The home now offers 5,400 square feet of living space on four levels and features six bedrooms, six-and-a-half baths, two fireplaces (one gas, one wood-
burning), a beautifully landscaped front yard, and a back patio and herringbone-patterned brick courtyard. Backing to Glover Archbold Park, the home is on the market for $3,595,000. Sitting on a corner lot, the neo-colonial presents a clean and unadorned facade. A decorative brick and bluestone walkway and steps lead up to a columned portico bordered by windows and anchored by a massive African mahogany double door — one of many architectural elements custom-designed by Xenophontos. Inside, so many unusual details command your attention: a glass-walled fireplace in the great room straight ahead; mahogany columns (“harp strings,� the designer calls them) that frame the floating oak and glass staircase to the left; the wood-burning fireplace with a fabulous carved black-and-white marble mantel (a relic of the original home) and a mahogany hearth holding court in the living room or, if you prefer, dining room. (The open floor plan is eminently adaptable to the owner’s lifestyle.) Oversized sixpaned windows bring abundant light into every room, and white oak flooring runs throughout. To the left off the main hall is an inviting library or formal dining room, as well as a powder room with a wood vanity and sensuously curved vessel sink. Pocket doors open from the
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This six-bedroom, six-and-a-half-bath house along Glover Archbold Park is priced at $3,595,000. library to the kitchen and family room, which overlook the rear terrace via floor-to-ceiling windows and French doors. The kitchen is a vision in white and silver gray, with custom-designed white cabinetry and an island with extensive storage and seating for four. Calacatta Gold Silestone forms the counter, backsplash and waterfall edge of the island. Thermador appliances (mostly integrated) include a gas cooktop on the island, a hood, microwave and convection ovens, a French door refrigerator and freezer, and a dishwasher. Undercabinet LED lighting adds a touch of glam. In the center of this space — between the kitchen and bright family room — is the aforementioned glass-walled gas fireplace, whose leathered granite square mantel frames a view of the terrace and gardens.
Upstairs on the second floor are three spacious bedrooms, including the master. Each has a custom-fitted closet and its own bathroom, luxuriously finished with Italian marble and porcelain tile backsplash and flooring, deep tubs (one designed by Philippe Starck) or glass-door showers, Grohe fixtures, Duravit watersaving commodes and floating lacquer cabinets. The aerie of a master suite has two walls of floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the garden and parkland. It also has two expansive walk-in closets with built-in shelving and armoires to accommodate all manner of garments and accessories. The seamless Japanese-inspired master bath also features Bianco Dolo-
miti Italian marble tile; heated floors; a double vanity with dimmable lighted mirror; an open walk-in shower; a BainUltra freestanding tub; and a private commode. Up on the third floor is a large playroom or bedroom with a pitched ceiling, a wall-to-wall window seat, an elegantly finished full bathroom and plenty of closet space. The lowest level opens onto a suite of rooms every bit as thoughtfully designed as the rest of the house. There is a large family room/media room; two bedrooms separated by a Jackand-Jill bathroom; a large laundry room and folding room; and a mudroom, which opens onto the See Foxhall/Page 15
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The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, in Room 151, Duques Hall, George Washington University, 2201 G St. NW. Agenda items include: â&#x2013; police report. â&#x2013; reports from the offices of Mayor Muriel Bowser and Ward 2 D.C. Council member Jack Evans. â&#x2013; updates from the Ward 2 Education Network and the West End Library. â&#x2013; presentation by Dr. Jenifer Smith, director of the D.C. Department of Forensic Services. â&#x2013; presentation by the D.C. Office of the Peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Counsel regarding utility projects in the area. â&#x2013; consideration of an Alcoholic Beverage Control application for a new Class C restaurant license for Homeslyce, 2121 K St. NW (new restaurant with a full-service pizza bar, a 20-seat sidewalk cafe and a total occupancy load of 100; requesting permission to provide live entertainment). â&#x2013; consideration of an Alcoholic Beverage Control renewal application for a Class B grocery license for FoBoGro, 2140 F St. NW. â&#x2013; presentation regarding the renovation plans for the University Inn Washington DC at 824 New Hampshire Ave. NW. â&#x2013; presentation regarding a proposal to introduce D.C. Council legislation that would regulate the
sound levels of street musicians. â&#x2013; discussion regarding the need for improved pedestrian and vehicular signage at the intersection of 23rd and L streets NW. â&#x2013; discussion regarding concerns related to food truck parking on L Street NW. â&#x2013; consideration of a resolution regarding D.C. Council Bill 0220136, the Comprehensive Code of Conduct of the District of Columbia Establishment and BEGA Amendment Act of 2017. â&#x2013; discussion of a proposed increase in ANC 2Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grant funding limit. For details, visit anc2a.org. ANC 2D ANC 2D Sheridan-Kalorama
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The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 20, at Our Lady Queen of the Americas Church, California Street and Phelps Place NW. Agenda items include: â&#x2013; reports from the offices of Mayor Muriel Bowser and Ward 2 D.C. Council member Jack Evans. â&#x2013; discussion of the D.C. Department of Transportationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s streetscape project along Massachusetts Avenue NW. â&#x2013; consideration of the commissionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s meeting schedule for 2018. â&#x2013; discussion of Bill 22-0092, the Short-Term Rental Regulation and Affordable Housing Protection Act of 2017. â&#x2013; consideration of a D.C. Board of
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Zoning Adjustment application by the Federation of State Medical Boards for a special exception from use provisions and an area variance from gross floor area requirements to use the existing residential building at 2118 Leroy Place NW in an R-3 zone as an office for a nonprofit organization. For details, visit anc2d.org or contact 2D01@anc.dc.gov. ANC 2E ANC 2E Georgetown â&#x2013; GEORGETOWN / CLOISTERS Cloisters BURLEITH / HILLANDALE
The commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4, in the second-floor Heritage Room at Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School, 1524 35th St. NW. For details, call 202-724-7098 or visit anc2e.com. ANC 3B ANCPark 3B Glover
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The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, at Stoddert Elementary School and Glover Park Community Center, 4001 Calvert St. NW. For details, email info@anc3b. org or visit anc3b.org. ANC 3C ANC 3CPark Cleveland â&#x2013; CLEVELAND PARK / WOODLEY PARK Woodley Park MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE HEIGHTS Massachusetts Avenue Heights CATHEDRAL HEIGHTS The commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18, at
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There has been some controversy over the proposed architectural lighting of Key Bridge. The D.C. Department of Transportation has sought input from members of the Georgetown community on several lighting schemes that are under consideration. Our associationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Historic Preservation Committee has recommended that the large span, smaller arches and large Doric pilaster on the piers all should be evenly illuminated in an understated manner, without creating distorting shadows. The light fixtures should be installed in a manner that allows them to be removed with little or no damage to the bridge. Lights should not be extended to pristine landscape and historic settings on the nearby civic buildings, such as those located at the Georgetown University campus. Our association also has questions concerning the use of colored lights anywhere in the historic district. The Section 106 process required under the National Historic Preservation Act may provide a mechanism for addressing our concerns about colored lights and other issues. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Bob vom Eigen and Elsa Santoyo the 2nd District Police Headquarters, 3320 Idaho Ave. NW. For details, visit anc3c.org. ANC 3D ANCValley 3D Spring â&#x2013; SPRING VALLEY / WESLEY HEIGHTS Wesley Heights PALISADES / KENT / FOXHALL
The commission will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, in Room K-106, Kresge Building, Wesley Theological Seminary, 4500 Massachusetts Ave. NW. For details, visit anc3d.org. ANC 3E ANC 3E Tenleytown â&#x2013; AMERICAN UNIVERSITY PARK American Park FRIENDSHIPUniversity HEIGHTS / TENLEYTOWN The commission will hold a
special meeting to consider a Board of Zoning Adjustment application regarding Georgetown Day Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proposed expansion. The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 20, in Room NT07, Washington College of Law, American University, 4300 Nebraska Ave. NW. For details, visit anc3e.org. ANC 3F ANCHills 3F Forest
â&#x2013; FOREST HILLS / NORTH CLEVELAND PARK
The commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21, in Room A-03, Building 44, University of the District of Columbia, 4200 Connecticut Ave. NW. For details, visit anc3f.com.
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safety problem that arises now: Because the parked cars donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take the entire 12.5-foot lane, drivers often try to pass the parked cars by splitting lanes, increasing the risk for accidents. Some neighbors have expressed concerns about their ability to maneuver around parked cars with the proposed narrower lanes, especially because some motorists park illegally during peak hours, Kim said. The department is now in the process of considering an alternative proposal to reduce the inner lanes to 11 feet, but expand the outer lanes to 14 feet. This option would not include a pedestrian refuge. According to Kim, this alternative proposal would allow more space for parking, as well as bicyclists. However, Daniel Warwick, a member of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 2B (Dupont Circle), is concerned that this proposal would result in further safety concerns, such as increased double-parking. Warwick is pleased that the department is working to improve the corridor, but wants the city to consider reducing the lanes to 10 feet and adding a 10-foot, twoway protected bike lane. The project also involves changes to the Massachusetts Ave-
nue intersections at Waterside Drive, 20th Street and Q Street such as updating lighting and paving, increasing accessibility for disabled individuals and updating pavement markings. Modifications to the sharply angled intersection of Massachusetts and Q would be the most significant â&#x20AC;&#x201D; it would be effectively separated into two, with coordinated traffic signals, Kim said. Other changes include the creation of flow-through planters, permeable pavers and a bioretention pond. Kim said that the Department of Energy & Environment requires these kinds of stormwater management facilities in streetscape improvement projects. However, ANC 2B commissioner Mike Silverstein expressed concern that the bioretention pond could become a sanctuary for rats. The project also includes the replacement and repair of pavement and sidewalks along the corridor as needed. The department also plans to replace existing parking meters with multi-space units. Kim said that the department intends to return to the public in February or March with a draft of the intermediate design proposal. A final design is planned for July or August 2018, with construction commencing in fiscal year 2019.
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brick courtyard. There is even room for a wine cellar underneath the mahogany-columned staircase. To ensure the house truly meets 21st-century standards inside and out, it features a variety of energy-efficient and â&#x20AC;&#x153;smart homeâ&#x20AC;? features including a particularly energy-efficient water heater, a low-voltage recessed LED lighting, a four-zone HVAC system, soundproofing in all rooms and between floors, and an
electric car charger. Located in Foxhall along Glover Archbold Park, the home balances privacy and green space with easy access to Georgetown, downtown and Northern Virginia. The six-bedroom, six-and-ahalf-bath neo-colonial at 4401 W St. NW is listed for $3,595,000 with Washington Fine Properties. For details, contact Robert Hryniewicki, Adam T. Rackliffe and Christopher R. Leary of HRL Partners at 202-243-1620 or Robert.H@wfp.com. For a virtual tour, visit bit.ly/2yEaIGw.
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reads a petition opposing the closure, which accrued 635 signatures earlier this year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Swimming is a lifelong sport that provides these kids with therapeutic benefits, inside the classroom and out.â&#x20AC;? Head of school Katherine Schantz told The Current that Lab has many competing needs and significant space constraints. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was a very difficult decision that the board and the leadership needed to make. We spent many months looking at the decision and considering it,â&#x20AC;? Schantz said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The main reason is we had to make a choice â&#x20AC;&#x201D; weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re in limited space at the Lab School.â&#x20AC;? The schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s current black box theater is outdated, Schantz said, going on to describe its small size and â&#x20AC;&#x153;antiquated lighting and technology.â&#x20AC;? Plans for the theater are in the early stages of design, she added, and a date to begin the poolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s conversion into performance arts space hasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t yet been determined. While the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s physical education classes will no longer include swimming lessons, Schantz said, Lab intends to identify an off-site swimming pool for its students in the coming months. In the meantime, Lab School leaders plan to modify its sports program, adding a yoga class among other possibilities. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We really value sports and movement â&#x20AC;&#x201D; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not as if theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not getting a lot of programming,â&#x20AC;? Schantz said. Chris Hardimon, a Sea Devils
board member and former Lab School parent, said he was dismayed by the poolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s imminent closure. â&#x20AC;&#x153;That is a treasure; that is an asset; that is a resource,â&#x20AC;? Hardi-
â??It was a very difficult decision that the board and the leadership needed to make.â?&#x17E; â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Head of school Katherine Schantz mon said in an interview. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m just devastated over it.â&#x20AC;? But others say the Lab School should have control over its resources. Ward 3 D.C. Council member Mary Cheh said that while she had hoped the pool would stay open for community use, she understands the Lab Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision to close it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I was hoping that we could come to some sort of compromise,â&#x20AC;? Cheh told The Current. But school leaders, she added, â&#x20AC;&#x153;can obviously can make their own decision.â&#x20AC;? Foxhall advisory neighborhood commissioner Stephen Gardner said there are no past zoning decisions specifying that the pool was a community amenity, and so the community has no legal entitlement to it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;While Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m sympathetic to the constituents and the people that use the pool, I also believe The Lab School has the prerogative and the right to convert it,â&#x20AC;? Gardner told The Current.
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this for some time.â&#x20AC;? ANC 3Eâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s resolution favors â&#x20AC;&#x153;a much better future, one without reminders of the squat windowless eyesore that plagued us for decades.â&#x20AC;? Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also a more pressing downside to the landmark designation, Pepcoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Linda Greenan said at last weekâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ANC 3E meeting. Historic protections would complicate ongoing efforts to upgrade the substation and increase its electrical distribution capacity. To accommodate the overhaul, Pepco has already shifted power equipment to a property it purchased next door
and has begun interior demolition of the substation. This year, Pepco began demolishing the interior of the original substation, with plans to restore the existing substationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s function, construct a green wall and landscape the front of the property. Pepco expects to finish up in mid-2018 â&#x20AC;&#x201D; provided the property is not landmarked. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It literally would stop the project,â&#x20AC;? Greenan said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were willing to do pretty much whatever Tenleytown and other community stakeholders wanted.â&#x20AC;? The Tenleytown Historical Society declined to comment before Thursdayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hearing, while the Art Deco Society of Washington didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t return messages.
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cials say it will open in late spring. While some residents expressed dismay that another fast-food establishment might come to Glover Park â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 122 residents signed a petition in opposition of the restaurant last month â&#x20AC;&#x201D; ANC 3B members said there was little to be done aside from forging an agreement with Dominoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Chipotle, which operates a few doors from the proposed Dominoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, received a similar zoning exception several years ago. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We felt we did not have a leg to stand on, making a total opposition, and that we were much better off negotiating our own conditions, working out our own relationship with Dominoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, and taking it from there,â&#x20AC;? ANC 3B chair Jackie Blumenthal told residents at the commissionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Nov. 2 meeting. Blumenthal said that Glover
Parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rental rates deter retailers from moving to the neighborhood, resulting in a string of empty storefronts along its Wisconsin Avenue thoroughfare. Small businesses often struggle to stay afloat in Glover Park, Blumenthal said, adding that half of the Calvert Center is still vacant â&#x20AC;&#x201D; and its owners are having some difficulty filling it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t really think that that space is going to be filled by anything else thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be much better,â&#x20AC;? Blumenthal said. ANC 3B offered support based on an agreement with Dominoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s with various operating conditions. According to the agreement, Dominoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s will direct its delivery drivers to park in the rear lot until 10:30 p.m., after which drivers will be use the parking spaces in front of the store on Wisconsin Avenue; require drivers to turn off truck engines and refrigeration
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â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Christmas Carolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; at Fordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Theatre promises hope By ANYING GUO
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he holiday season is adorned with theatrical traditions, but thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nothing quite like Charles Dickensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Christmas Carol,â&#x20AC;? the timeless tale of the redemption of Ebenezer Scrooge. Fordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Theatre has produced the play annually during the holiday season for 35 years. Year-round, Fordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Theatre is a home for diverse stage adaptations, and acclaimed actor Craig Wallace â&#x20AC;&#x201D; returning for a second year in the role of Ebenezer Scrooge â&#x20AC;&#x201D; notes that part of the theaterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission is to have â&#x20AC;&#x153;faces of color onstage.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s important about that, just like what is important about me playing Scrooge, is that someone can come to this that isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a white person â&#x20AC;Ś [and] still be able to connect with the character and
story, because thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s someone up there who looks like them,â&#x20AC;? Wallace said. The commitment to diversity is one Fordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s takes seriously. â&#x20AC;&#x153;â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;A Christmas Carolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; is a universal story â&#x20AC;&#x201D; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about love, redemption and community â&#x20AC;&#x201D; a story we are proud to tell onstage utilizing this compelling and diverse company of actors,â&#x20AC;? said Patrick Pearson, the theaterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s director of artistic programming. Wallace finds that the cast changes from last year have brought fresh energy into the production. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When new people come in, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new life,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re hearing lines for the first time, in a new way, and the energy is amped up.â&#x20AC;? Fordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Theatre has been performing Michael Wilsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s adaptation of the Dickens classic since 2009. Wallace cites his colleague and friend Edward Gero â&#x20AC;&#x201D; the actor who originated Wilsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s
Scrooge â&#x20AC;&#x201D; as having helped him develop his approach to the character. Wallace, who starred in this fallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Death of a Salesmanâ&#x20AC;? at Fordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, finds a timelessness in Dickensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; infamous character. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Scrooge is not mean for meanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sake,â&#x20AC;? said Wallace. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just bereft. And heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not the sort of miserly, broken-down man like the typical stereotypes of Scrooge.â&#x20AC;? Wallace finds the magic in the character not only through his well-known journey with the three ghosts but also by tracing Scroogeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s early life. â&#x20AC;&#x153;By Scrooge being a moneylender, that means you have to pay more attention to him,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t paid attention to as a child, but now he holds the power of money, so [people] have to pay attention to him.â&#x20AC;? Wallace sees the beauty of his characterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s story arc as allowing the audience to understand that loneliness, and then the possibility of redemption by reflection into Scroogeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s past, present and future. As the character realizes that money is not tied to love and happiness, the audience is able to
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â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Christmas Carolâ&#x20AC;? will open Nov. 16 at Fordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Theatre. Craig Wallace, last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Scrooge, returns to the role this year. experience the realization as well. Within the context of the country and world today, Wallace believeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Scroogeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s journey is particularly relevant. â&#x20AC;&#x153;He realizes that life is not about just things; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about love, hope, spirit,â&#x20AC;? said Wallace. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It may seem naĂŻve, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great to be reminded of that.â&#x20AC;? The Fordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Theatre Society partners with a different D.C. charity each year on its performances of â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Christmas Carol.â&#x20AC;? In years past, it has teamed up with So Others Might Eat, Thrive DC, Food & Friends, N Street Village and more. This year, Fordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s will partner with House of Ruth, an organization that provides comprehensive housing, services and resources for those
healing from domestic abuse. Since 2009, the society has raised more than $639,000 for local charities. Combined with the playâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lasting message, the charitable partnership may make these performances even more meaningful. â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Christmas Carolâ&#x20AC;? at Fordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Theatre will open Nov. 16 and run until Dec. 31 in a year that will mark the productionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 500th performance. Directed by Paul R. Tetreault, who has been with the theater since 2004, Fordâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Theatreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s iteration of â&#x20AC;&#x153;A Christmas Carolâ&#x20AC;? is not one to pass up this holiday season. Tickets are available now at fords.org/calendar. This article was produced by arts nonprofit Day Eight through a partnership with The Current.
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Holidays in Washington Junior League to host Holiday Shops event
The Junior League of Washington, a nonprofit focused on womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s empowerment, will host its Holiday Shops fundraiser on Saturday and Sunday in Dock 5 at Union Market, 1309 5th St. NE. More than 70 merchants will participate in the fundraiser, which will benefit the organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s efforts to empower women to be civic leaders, as well as its literacy programs in the city, according to a release. Vendors will include chocolateers, jewelry designers and clothing merchants. This year marks the leagueâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 59th annual Holiday Shops event. The organizationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s volunteers participate in collaboration with more than 23 D.C.-area nonprofits, including Calvary Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Services, the National Book Festival and the Washington School for Girls, the release states. Tickets cost $50 for a grand opening on Friday evening or $5 to $10 for one-day passes on Saturday or Sunday. Special packages offering pet photos or childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities are available for $25 to $30. For details, visit jlw. org/holidayshops.
Tree lighting planned at Walter Reed site
The Parks at Walter Reed will hold a Holiday Reflection and Tree Lighting from 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday to celebrate the holidays and commemorate the former Army medical centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history, according to a news release. The event â&#x20AC;&#x201D; which is free and open to the public â&#x20AC;&#x201D; will include the lighting of a 20-foot tree;
remarks from people associated with the medical center, who will share anecdotes and discuss Walter Reedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s holiday traditions; seasonal music sung by The Marquees; snacks; and ribbon decorating, the release states. Walter Reed is located at 6900 Georgia Ave. NW, though organizers havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t yet specified the ceremonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s precise location. The tree lighting is one of the various community events taking place at the former Army campus as the site prepares for large-scale redevelopment. Over the next 10 to 15 years, new homes, businesses and recreation areas will integrate the site into the broader Ward 4 community.
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Early holiday shoppers had a chance to get a start on Nov. 3 and 4, when Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School hosted its annual Esprit de Noel event. One of the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest fundraisers each year, the Christmas market featured over 70 boutiques, food trucks and music.
West End hotel set to open ice skating rink The Fairmont Washington, D.C. hotel in the West End will open its outdoor ice skating rink for the season on Nov. 25, offering skating on a â&#x20AC;&#x153;winter wonderlandâ&#x20AC;? that will include appearances from Santa Claus. Members of the public will be able to rent or bring their own ice skates to the 900-square-foot rink in the hotelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interior courtyard, according to a news release. Skaters will occasionally hear warm holiday wishes from Santa, who will appear on a balcony of a special holiday suite overlooking the rink. The rink will be open at 2401 M St. NW from 2 to 8 p.m. on weekdays and from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, and will cost $5 an hour to skate. A limited number of ice skates will be available to borrow at no additional cost.
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Events Entertainment A Listing of What to Do in Washington, D.C. Visit currentnewspapers.com to find an even more extensive list of area events taking place in the next week. Thursday,NOVEMBER Nov. 16 Thursday 16 Concert ■ The National Symphony Orchestra with conductor Gianandrea Noseda will perform Gershwin’s “An American in Paris” as well as works by Respighi, Chausson and Falla. 7 p.m. $15 to $89. Concert Hall, Kennedy Center. 202-4674600. The concert will repeat Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. Performance ■ The Mask & Bauble Dramatic Society will present the Donn B. Murphy OneActs Festival. 8 p.m. $8 to $12. Stage III, Poulton Hall, Georgetown University, 1421 37th St. NW. 202-687-2787. The performance will repeat Friday at 8 p.m. and Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m. Special event ■ The Lightscape Foundation’s World Press Photo Exhibition 2017 will feature images that cover everything from contemporary issues and general news to nature and sports. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. $10 to $25. Dupont Underground, 1500 19th St. NW. dupontunderground.org. The photo exhibition will be open daily through Nov. 26 except on Thanksgiving Day. Friday,NOVEMBER Nov. 17 Friday 17 Children’s programs ■ The Tenley-Friendship Library will host “Tots and Toys Playdate,” during which children can play with toys, browse books, visit with friends and toddle (for ages 3 and younger, with parent or caregiver). 11 a.m. Free. Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-
727-1488. Concerts ■ The Friday Noon Concert series will feature the DaPonte String Quartet. Noon. Free. Arts Club of Washington, 2017 I St. NW. 202-3317282, ext. 3. ■ The Friday Morning Music Club will present a concert of works by Shawn Head, Ponce and Debussy. Noon. Free. Calvary Baptist Church, 755 8th St. NW. 202-333-2075. ■ Derrick Ian Meador of Laurel, Miss., will present an organ recital. 12:15 p.m. Free. National City Christian Church, 5 Thomas Circle NW. 202-797-0103. ■ Students of Nathaniel Aguilar will perform a winter recital. 6 p.m. Free. Middle C Music, 4530 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-244-7326. ■ The American University Chorus will explore themes of darkness, sleep and dreams with music from rising stars in the world of choral composition, including choral innovator Eric Whitacre and Norwegian songwriter Ola Gjeilo. 7:30 p.m. $5 to $10. Abramson Family Recital Hall, Katzen Arts Center, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-885-3634. The performance will repeat Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Discussions and lectures ■ Society of the Cincinnati library director Ellen McCallister Clark will discuss a rare copy of Thomas Hanson’s 1775 book “The Prussian Evolutions in Actual Engagements,” one of the earliest
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military manuals published for the instruction of young officers during the Revolutionary War. 12:30 p.m. Free. Society of the Cincinnati, Anderson House, 2118 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-785-2040. ■ The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at American University will host a talk on “Elvis at 21” — about Elvis Presley’s life in 1957, the year before he exploded onto the international music scene — by Chris Murray, co-curator of the Smithsonian Institution’s exhibition “Elvis at 21” and the author of “Alfred Wertheimer: Elvis and the Birth of Rock and Roll.” 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Spring Valley Building, American University, 4801 Massachusetts Ave. NW. olli-dc.org/lecture_series. ■ “Free Folger Friday” will feature a talk by Jacquelyn Williamson of George Mason University on Cleopatra in the ancient Roman imagination, which informed Shakespeare’s “Antony and Cleopatra.” 6 p.m. Free; reservations requested. Folger Theatre, 201 East Capitol St. SE. 202-544-7077. ■ Lynn Comella will discuss her book “Vibrator Nation: How Feminist Sex-Toy Stores Changed the Business of Pleasure.” 6:30 to 8 p.m. Free; reservations requested. The Potter’s House, 1658 Columbia Road NW. pottershousedc.org. ■ David Goldfield will discuss his book “The Gifted Generation: When Government Was Good.” 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. ■ Journalist Theo Emery will discuss his book “Hellfire Boys: The Birth of the U.S. Chemical Warfare Service and the Race for the World’s Deadliest Weapons.” 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose at The Wharf, 70
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Friday, NOVEMBER 17 ■ Concert: Andrew Lippa will perform as part of the “Broadway, the Next Generation” series. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. District Square SW. politics-prose.com/ wharf. ■ Jenn Pelly will discuss her book “The Raincoats” — about the radical band’s impact on both punk music and feminism — in conversation with Katie Alice Greer, lead singer with the D.C. band Priests. 8 p.m. Free. The Den, Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. Films ■ The Woman’s National Democratic Club’s “Movie Night” will feature the film “Scarred Lands & Wounded Lives: The Environmental Footprint of War,” followed by a Q&A with directors Alice and Lincoln Day. 6 p.m. $10 to $30. Woman’s National Democratic Club, 1526 New Hampshire Ave. NW. 202-232-7363. ■ Goethe-Institut Washington’s “Movie Night” will feature Doris Dörrie’s 2016 film “Greetings From Fukushima.” 6:30 p.m. Free. Goethe-Institut Washington, Suite 3, 1990 K St. NW. goethe.de/ washington. Performances ■ As part of the Friday Music Series, self-taught animator Brent Green will present his films paired with live narration, foley and improvised soundtracks by a band including Brendan Canty (of Fugazi), Ben Harbert and Kate Ryan. 1:15 p.m. Free. McNeir Auditorium, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. 202-687-2787. ■ Stand-up comedian Gabriel Iglesias will bring his “FluffyMania World Tour: 20 Years of Comedy” show to the Kennedy Center. 7 and 10 p.m. $39 to $134. Concert Hall, Kennedy Center. 202-4674600. ■ Wilson High School will present the hit Broadway show “Legally Blonde: The Musical.” 7:30 p.m. $5 to $15. Theater, Wilson High School, 3950 Chesapeake St. NW. wilsondramatickets@ gmail.com. The performance will repeat Saturday at 2:30 and 7:30 p.m.
■ Dance Place will present an open dress rehearsal of its production “What’s Going On?,” an evening-length work featuring modern, jazz and West African dance. 7:30 p.m. $15 to $30. Dance Place, 3225 8th St. NE. 202-269-1600. ■ The In Series will present “Jacques Brel: Songs From His World,” a new cabaret show featuring the works of the famed Belgian singersongwriter performed by vocalists Byron Jones (shown), Fleta Hylton, Simon Charette and Brian J. Shaw. 8 p.m. $20 to $46. Source, 1835 14th St. NW. 202-204-7763. The performance will repeat Saturday at 2:30 and 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. ■ Teatro de la Luna will present “Los Ojos Abiertos de Ella/Her Eyes Wide Open” by Raquel Diana (performed in Spanish). 8 p.m. $20 to $25. Casa de la Luna, 4020 Georgia Ave. NW. 202-8826227. The performance will repeat Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 4 p.m. ■ GALA Hispanic Theatre will present “Oruro: Ballets folclóricos de Bolivia,” featuring an array of spectacular folkloric dance, exotic garb and centuries-old Bolivian music. 8 p.m. $20. GALA Theatre, 3333 14th St. NW. 202-234-7174. The performance will repeat Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Special event ■ Alliance Française de Washington and the French-American Chamber of Commerce will host “Beaujolais and Beyond Celebration 2017,” featuring a French buffet, free-flowing Beaujolais Nouveau, a DJ, dancing, a silent auction and a raffle drawing. 8 p.m. to midnight. $69 to $895. Embassy of France, 4001 Reservoir Road NW. francedc.org. Sporting event ■ The Washington Wizards will play the Miami Heat. 7 p.m. $13 to $190. Capital One Arena (formerly Verizon Center), 601 F St. NW. 800-745-3000. Tours ■ The American University Museum will present a docent-led tour of one of its fall exhibitions. 11:30 a.m. Free. American University Museum, Katzen Arts Center, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-885-1300. ■ The Heurich House Museum will host a “Brewmaster Tour,” featuring a one-hour guided tour through the mansion and a half-hour craft beer tasting in the conservatory. 4 to 5:30 p.m. $25. Heurich House Museum, New Hampshire Avenue and 20th Street NW. heurichhouse.org. Saturday,NOVEMBER Nov. 18 Saturday 18 Book sale ■ The Georgetown Library Friends group will host a used-book sale with a wide range of fiction, history, children’s materials and more. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free admission. Lower level, Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232. Children’s programs ■ “Saturday Morning at the National” will feature circus clowns Pinot & Augustine in a show packed with physical comSee Events/Page 19
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Middle C Music, 4530 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-244-7326. ■ Jazz@Wesley will present multiinstrumentalist Sharon Thomas in “Da Juke Joint.” 6 to 7:30 p.m. $5 to $10; free for ages 12 and younger. Fellowship Hall, Wesley Campus, National United Methodist Church, 5312 Connecticut Ave. NW. nationalchurch.org/ event-calendar. ■ The World Percussion Ensemble will perform works by some of America’s most prominent percussion ensemble composers, as well as original compositions. 7 p.m. Free. Gonda Theatre, Davis Performing Arts Center, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. performingarts.georgetown.edu. ■ The Washington National Opera will present Domingo-Cafritz Young Artists in all of the lead roles in Handel’s spellbinding opera “Alcina,” about an island sorceress whose powers of seduction are put to the test by true love. 7 p.m. $39 to $99. Eisenhower Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■ The John E. Marlow Guitar Series will present guitarist Meng Su (shown) performing solo works by J.S. Bach, William Walton, Sergio Assad and John Williams, with a pre-concert lecture by Hart Wells. Lecture at 7 p.m.; performance at 8 p.m. $35 to $45. Westmoreland Congregational United Church of Christ, 1 Westmoreland Circle. 301-799-4028. Discussions and lectures ■ Kelvin Webb, collector and co-treasurer of the International Hajji Baba Society, will discuss “Non-Turkmen Central Asian Rugs.” 10:30 a.m. Free. George Washington University Museum and Textile Museum, 701 21st St. NW. 202-994-5200. ■ The “Coffee & Conversation” series will feature artists Frank Hallam Day and Trevor Young discussing painting and photography. 11 a.m. Free; reservations required. Addison/Ripley Fine Art, 1670 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-338-5180. ■ Jeff Koehler will discuss his book “Where the Wild Coffee Grows: The Untold Story of Coffee From the Cloud Forests of Ethiopia to Your Cup.” 1 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. ■ As part of FotoWeekDC, Mark Parascandola will discuss his book “Once Upon a Time in Almería,” about his work documenting the history and politics behind the meteoric transformation of the sleepy town of Almería into the “Hollywood in Spain.” 2 to 3 p.m. Free; reservations required. Former Residence of the Ambassadors of Spain, 2801 16th St. NW. fotodc.org/events. FotoWeekDC will feature events and exhibits at various venues through Sunday. ■ James H. Mittelman, distinguished scholar in residence and professor emeritus at American University’s School of International Service, will discuss his book “Implausible Dream: The WorldClass University and Repurposing Higher Education” in conversation with Randolph Persaud, associate professor at American University. 3:30 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave.
p.m. Free. East Building Auditorium, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. ■ The Renwick Gallery will present Susan Marks’ film “Murder in a Nutshell: The Frances Glessner Lee Story,” a feature-length film about the woman who pioneered the field of forensics. 5:30 p.m. Free. Rubenstein Grand Salon, Renwick Gallery, 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW. 202-633-1000.
Saturday, NOVEMBER 18 ■ Special event: “Cooking Up History: Cod and New England Coastal Cuisine” will feature D.C. restaurateur Ris Lacoste cooking a cod recipe and discussing how salt cod exports influenced cuisine past and present. As part of the event, a food historian will share research about one enslaved man’s history on the working waterfront in 18thcentury Massachusetts. 1 p.m. Free. Coulter Performance Plaza, National Museum of American History, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. s.si.edu/CookHistory. NW. 202-364-1919. ■ Abigail Marsh, an associate professor of psychology at Georgetown University, will discuss her book “The Fear Factor: How One Emotion Connects Altruists, Psychopaths, and Everyone InBetween.” 6 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202364-1919. Films ■ “Lateral Time: John Akomfrah and Smoking Dogs Films” will feature the films “Tropikos” and “Peripeteia,” with introductory remarks by Aboubakar Sanogo of Carleton University, Ottawa. 2:30 p.m. Free. East Building Auditorium, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. ■ “Lateral Time: John Akomfrah and Smoking Dogs Films” will feature the 2013 film “The Stuart Hall Project,” about the Jamaica-born sociologist and theorist who established the interdisciplinary field of cultural studies. Aboubakar Sanogo of Carleton University, Ottawa, will make introductory remarks. 4
Performances and readings ■ Poets Ann A. Philips and Henry Crawford (shown) will read from their work. 2 to 4 p.m. Free; reservations requested. The Potter’s House, 1658 Columbia Road NW. pottershousedc.org. ■ Comedian Al Madrigal, a correspondent on “The Daily Show,” will perform. 7:30 p.m. $39 to $49. Terrace Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■ Washington Improv Theater will present “Road Show.” 10 p.m. $12 to $15. DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St. NW. 202-462-7833. Performances of “Road Show” also will be held Nov. 24 and 25 at 10 p.m. Special events ■ The Junior League of Washington’s 59th annual Holiday Shops fundraiser will feature more than 70 merchants, with items for sale including food, clothing, stationery and more. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free admission. Dock 5 at Union Market, 1309 5th St. NE. jlw.org. The event will continue Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ■ The Parks at Walter Reed will host the inaugural Holiday Reflection & Tree Lighting event, dedicated to remembering the history of the campus and ringing in winter with live seasonal music by The Marquees, commemorative ribbon decorating, festive snacks and the lighting of a 20-foot holiday tree. 4 to 6 p.m. Free. The Parks at Walter Reed, Georgia Avenue and Butternut Street NW. TheParksatWalterReed@gmail.com.
■ Project Nur, a student-led initiative of the American Islamic Congress, will host “Monologues for Dialogue,” an open mic night. 6 to 8 p.m. Free. Langston Room, Busboys and Poets 14th & V, 2021 14th St. NW. busboysandpoets. com. ■ The National Capital Astronomers will present “Exploring the Sky,” featuring a night of stargazing through the lens of a telescope with the summer triangle directly overhead. 7 p.m. Free. Military Field near the Picnic Grove 13 parking lot, Glover Road near Military Road NW. 202-895-6070. Sporting event ■ The Washington Capitals will play the Minnesota Wild. 7:30 p.m. $27 to $248. Capital One Arena (formerly Verizon Center), 601 F St. NW. 800-7453000. Teen event ■ “Teen Night Out @ Natural History” will feature food, a DJ, musical performances, hands-on science stations and opportunities to learn more about youth programs at the National Museum of Natural History (for ages 13 through 19 with a valid school ID). 6:30 to 9 p.m. Free. Q?rius, Coralyn W. Whitney Science Education Center, National Museum of Natural History, 10th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. YouthNMNH@si.edu. Tours and walks ■ “Thanksgiving During the Civil War” will feature a brisk walk to Fort DeRussy, where a park ranger will point out the earthworks hidden in the terrain and share stories about how soldiers celebrated the holiday around D.C. (for ages 8 and older). 10 a.m. Free. Rock Creek Nature Center, 5200 Glover Road NW. 202-895-6070. ■ Washington Walks’ “Get Local!” series will explore the Dupont Circle neighborhood. 11 a.m. $15 to $20. Meet outside the 19th Street NW entrance to the Dupont Circle Metrorail station. washingtonwalks.com. Sunday,NOVEMBER Nov. 19 Sunday 19 Children’s program ■ The Tenley-Friendship Library will host “Dinovember,” during which kids See Events/Page 20 The John E. Marlow Guitar Series presents
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Sunday, NOVEMBER 19 â&#x2013; Discussion: As part of the Amram Scholar Series, film historian and author Steven J. Ross will give a lecture on the little-known story of how Jews in Los Angeles thwarted Nazi plots against America. 10:30 a.m. Free. Washington Hebrew Congregation, 3935 Macomb St. NW. whctemple.org/ Amram. from a Danish princess and his subsequent marriage to a mysterious foreign woman. Performers will include soprano Amanda Woodbury (shown), tenor Gerard Schneider, mezzo-soprano Corrie Stallings and baritone Javier Arrey. 6 p.m. $40 to $110; $15 for students. Lisner Auditorium, George Washington University, 730 21st St. NW. 202-364-5826. Special events â&#x2013; Temple Sinaiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual â&#x20AC;&#x153;Holiday Martâ&#x20AC;? will feature gifts, food, wine tastings, a bake sale and childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s activities. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free admission. Temple Sinai, 3100 Military Road NW. 202-363-6394. â&#x2013; Jackson Art Centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fall Open Studios will feature studio art, music, refreshments and the opportunity to explore 30 working artist studios in Georgetownâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s historic Jackson School. Noon to 5 p.m., with a childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s workshop at 3 p.m. Free. Jackson Art Center, 3050 R St. NW. jacksonartcenter.com â&#x2013; Ravi Kohli will conduct a Thanksgiving meditation retreat in English and Hindi accompanied by a vegetarian meal. 12:30 to 2 p.m. Free; reservations required. Science of Spirituality Meditation Center, 2950 Arizona Ave. NW. 202810-9780. â&#x2013; Solar United Neighbors will host a D.C. Solar Celebration to highlight the groupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s successes over the past decade and outline its vision for the future. 2 to 4 p.m. Free admission. Brookland Production House + Tasting Room, Right Proper Brewing Co., 920 Girard St. NE. SolarUnitedNeighbors.org. Walk â&#x2013; A park ranger will lead a walking tour of Georgetown focusing on the port cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rough beginnings and its rise as a posh neighborhood. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Free. Meet at the Old Stone House, 3051 M St. NW. 202-895-6070. Monday,NOVEMBER Nov. 20 Monday 20 Class â&#x2013; The weekly â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yoga Mondaysâ&#x20AC;? pro-
Concerts â&#x2013; The U.S. Army Blues will celebrate its centennial with a concert of swing music arrangements. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. â&#x2013; Young Concert Artists will present artists of The PyeongChang Music Festival in a chamber music celebration of the upcoming Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korea. 7:30 p.m. $45 to $75. Terrace Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. Discussions and lectures â&#x2013; The Ward Circle Chapter of AARP will sponsor a talk by singer Melissa Chavez on what is involved in becoming an opera performer. Social time at 12:30 p.m.; program at 1 p.m. Free. Metropolitan Memorial Campus, National United Methodist Church, 3401 Nebraska Ave. NW. 202-363-4900. â&#x2013; Profs & Pints will present â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Case for Impeachment,â&#x20AC;? a discussion with Allan J. Lichtman, professor of history at American University. 6 p.m. $10. The Bier Baron Tavern, 1523 22nd St. NW. profsandpints.com. â&#x2013; James Q. Whitman, a Yale Law School professor, will discuss his book â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hitlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s American Model: The United States and the Making of Nazi Race Lawâ&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; about possible links between the Jim Crow era in the United States and the Nazi era in Germany â&#x20AC;&#x201D; in conversation with former NFL wide receiver and current CNN contributor DontĂŠ Stallworth. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free. Langston Room, Busboys and Poets 14th & V, 2021 14th St. NW. 202-387-7638. â&#x2013; Nader Hashemi and Danny Postel will discuss their new book, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sectarianization: Mapping the New Politics of the Middle East.â&#x20AC;? 6:30 to 8 p.m. Free. Cullen Room, Busboys and Poets 5th & K, 1025 5th St. NW. 202-789-2227. â&#x2013; Anne Fadiman will discuss her book â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Wine Loverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Daughter: A Memoir.â&#x20AC;? 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-3641919. â&#x2013; Marc Fasanella will discuss his book â&#x20AC;&#x153;Ralph Fasanella: Images of Optimism.â&#x20AC;? 7 to 8:30 p.m. Busboys and Poets Takoma, 235 Carroll St. NW. 202726-0856. Sporting event â&#x2013; The Washington Capitals will play the Calgary Flames. 7 p.m. $13 to $178. Capital One Arena (formerly Verizon Center), 601 F St. NW. 800-745-3000. Tuesday, Nov. 21
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make and take home their own Thanksgiving “meals” (for ages 4 to 12). 4 p.m. Free. Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-727-1488. Concerts ■ The Tuesday Concert Series will feature soprano Amy Broadbent and countertenor Carter Sligh performing Pergolesi’s setting of “Stabat Mater.” 12:10 p.m. Free. Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St. NW. 202-347-2635. ■ The Sara Curtin Five will celebrate the release of the band’s new album, “Or So It Seemed,” with an evening of harmonious, genre-bending indie folk music. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. Discussions and lectures ■ “From Palestine to Diaspora: The Movement for Palestinian Liberation” will feature Palestinian human rights defender Issa Amro and U.S. Campaign for Pal-
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estinian Rights executive director Yousef Munayyer. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free. Cullen Room, Busboys and Poets 5th & K, 1025 5th St. NW. 202-789-2227. ■ Nazera Sadiq Wright will discuss her book “Black Girlhood in the Nineteenth Century.” 6:30 to 8 p.m. Free; reservations requested. The Potter’s House, 1658 Columbia Road NW. pottershousedc.org. ■ Donna Brazile will discuss her book “Hacks: The Inside Story of the Break-Ins and Breakdowns That Put Donald Trump in the White House.” 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. ■ Restaurateurs Ashok Bajaj and Vikram Sunderam will discuss their book “Rasika: Flavors of India.” 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose at The Wharf, 70 District Square SW. politics-prose.com/ wharf. ■ The Chevy Chase Library’s “Crime and Punishment” series — a look at 10 works of fiction from different eras and genres that explore humankind’s struggle for systems of justice that work for all — will conclude with a discussion of “The
Secret History” by Donna Tartt. 7 p.m. Free. Chevy Chase Library, 5625 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-282-0021. Film ■ As part of the “Films Across Borders” series, Busboys and Poets, DC LaborFest and Immigration Film Fest will present “No Room for Refugees,” featuring four short films — “The Shelter,” “Léo,” “Do Not Come to Europe” and “Limbo.” An audience discussion will follow. 6 to 8 p.m. Free; reservations required. Nicolás Guillén Room, Busboys and Poets Takoma, 234 Carroll St. NW. bit.ly/dclff-no-room-takoma. Performance ■ The Washington Improv Theater’s “Harold Night” will feature long-form improv performances by various ensembles. 8 and 9 p.m. By donation. Source, 1835 14th St. NW. witdc.org. Wednesday, Nov. 22
Wednesday NOVEMBER 22 Concert ■ Musician Jon Epcar will perform. 6
p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. Performance ■ Kansas City Ballet will present the D.C. premiere of its opulent production of Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker” with elaborate sets, sparkling costumes and impressive choreography. 7:30 p.m. $59 to $175. Opera House, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. The performance will repeat Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Sporting event ■ The Washington Capitals will play the Ottawa Senators. 7 p.m. $21 to $216. Capital One Arena (formerly Verizon Center), 601 F St. NW. 800-7453000. Thursday, Nov. 23
Thursday NOVEMBER 23 Dinner ■ St. Alban’s Episcopal Church, Annunciation Catholic Church and Washington Hebrew Congregation will present their annual Thanksgiving Day Communi-
ty Dinner. Noon to 2 p.m.; volunteer shifts begin at 10 a.m. Free; reservations required. Annunciation Catholic Church, 3810 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-3623323. Special events ■ So Others Might Eat will host its 16th annual Thanksgiving Day Trot for Hunger, a 5K run and 1-mile children’s run to benefit programs for the homeless and hungry. 8:30 a.m. $15 to $45. Freedom Plaza, Pennsylvania Avenue between 12th and 13th streets NW. some.org. ■ The Washington National Cathedral will host its annual Thanksgiving Day Holy Eucharist service. 10 a.m. Free. Washington National Cathedral, Massachusetts and Wisconsin avenues NW. cathedral.org. ■ Millennium Stage and Gottaswing will host a Thanksgiving Day Swing Dance Party that will include dance lessons and live music by the Tom Cunningham Orchestra. 6 to 9 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-4674600.
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MCLEAN’S GOLD COAST, VIRGINIA Stunning riverfront property on 5.4 ac of McLean’s Gold Coast. Over 375-feet of Potomac River frontage w/ views! 1-mile to Chain Bridge/DC! $7,400,000 Robert Hryniewicki Christopher R. Leary 202-243-1620
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GEORGETOWN, WASHINGTON, DC Stunning Harbourside two-level Penthouse with 5,000+ SF views of luxury living and two terraces. Unprecedented views of Washington & Potomac River. 4BR, 5.5BA, 3 car garage parking. $5,900,000 Nancy Itteilag 202-905-7762
MASS AVE HEIGHTS, WASHINGTON, DC Stunning Normanstone home near Embassy Row with grand curb appeal! 5BR, 6.55BA, custom details thru-out. Private swimming pool & spa! $5,500,000 Robert Hryniewicki Adam T. Rackliffe 202-243-1620
OLD TOWN, ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA Historically significant detached brick residence. Recently renovated & on two lots with 6BR, 4.5BA, 2+ car parking and beautiful gardens. $4,995,000 Eileen McGrath 202-253-2226 Mark McFadden 703-216-1333
FOXHALL, WASHINGTON, DC Fabulous 6,875+/- SF home completely renovated and expanded, highest quality finishes and detail. 6BR, 6.5 BA, 2-car garage & more! $3,950,000 Robert Hryniewicki Christopher R. Leary 202-243-1620
MASS AVE HEIGHTS, WASHINGTON, DC Breathtaking views of National Cathedral! Stunning stone façade with a perfect combination of entertaining and comfortable living. Beautiful terrace and pool area. $3,500,000 Nancy Itteilag 202-905-7762
KENT, WASHINGTON, DC Spacious & light-filled Kent home with 4BR, 4.5BA. Open floorplan, high ceilings, 2 master suites, gourmet kitchen open to dining room, LR w/ fireplace, large LL, 2 car garage, outdoor terraces. $1,739,000 Cynthia Howar 202-297-6000
ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND Spectacular 1879 Queen Anne farmhouse peacefully sited on 3+ ac abutting parkland. Estate features main + guest + pool house, multi-car gar. $1,450,000 Heather Davenport 202-821-3311 Dan Corr 202-494-3530
CHEVY CHASE, MARYLAND Move-in ready! 3 finished levels w/ spacious, lightfilled rms. Kitchen w/ granite counters + SS app. 3BR, 2BA on main level, upper level 2nd MBR w/ sitting rm. LL BR, FB, rec rm. Screened-in porch. $1,195,000 Alyssa Crilley 301-325-0079
CHEVY CHASE, MARYLAND Sweet & sun-filled Chevy Chase Colonial w/ 4BR, 3.5BA. 3 fin levels, recently updated & move-in ready! Bright kit w/ granite, SS appl + adjacent FR. Finished LL w/ rec room. Large patio + off-street pkg. $975,000 Alyssa Crilley 301-325-0079
DUPONT, WASHINGTON, DC Spacious 2BR/2BA condo in gated community of Bishop’s gate. Gourmet kitchen, wood burning FP, high ceilings, and 1-car garage. $724,500 Doc Keane 202-441-2343 Mark McFadden 703-216-1333
FOGGY BOTTOM, WASHINGTON, DC Completely renovated to perfection – nothing like it! Approx 1,500 SF. Top floor 2BR+ den/2BA flooded with natural light! Two balconies! Garage parking, less than two blocks to Metro. $695,000 Susan Koehler 703-967-6789
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Town of Chevy Chase. Glorious new home from award-winning Chase Builders, nestled on a charming street has 3 levels, 5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, high-end finishes, open floorplan, garage, and a finished lower level. $2,250,000 Eric Murtagh - 301.652.8971 Karen Kuchins - 301.275.2255
Bethesda. Luxurious new construction from Woodside Builders, brings you modern elegance and brilliant detailing on three impeccable finished levels; 5 bedrooms, 4.5 gorgeous baths, glamorous kitchen, 2 car garage. $2,195,000 Eric Murtagh - 301.652.8971 Karen Kuchins - 301.275.2255
Adams Morgan. This beautifully restored 4 level Victorian bayfront home features 1903 architectural details combined with 21st century upgrades, hardwood floors, 3 fireplaces, a legal 2-bedroom rental in the lower level and a paved patio. $1,999,000 Patricia Kennedy - 202.549.5167
Martin’s Addition. This exceptionally well-built and meticulously maintained residence offers wonderful open spaces for entertaining, 6 bedrooms, 5.5 baths, landscaped grounds and a 2 car garage. $1,625,000 Eric Murtagh - 301.652.8971 Karen Kuchins - 301.275.2255
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Somerset. This beautiful historic 1902 Victorian sited on a .45 acre lot features 3-4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, screened porch, side deck, detached studio/garage and a stunning setting with beautiful lawn & perennial gardens. $1,389,000 Andrea Evers - 202.550.8934 Melissa Chen - 202.744.1235
Bluemont. Exquisite home on six acres with breathtaking views of the Shenandoah Valley. This enchanting private property is magnificently designed with 4-5 bedrooms, 6.5 baths, chef’s kitchen, family room, library, 4 bay garage and separate guest suite. $1,350,000 Barbara Powell - 540.303.2299
Bethesda. Impressive residence featuring a fabulous open floor plan, designer selections on 3 finished levels, 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, stunning chef’s kitchen, great room, formal dining room, and attached garage. $1,275,000 Eric Murtagh - 301.652.8971 Karen Kuchins - 301.275.2255
Chevy Chase. Beautifully restored colonial with 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, wonderful floor plan, new kitchen and bathrooms, offers an expansive 3rd floor and cavernous lower level with great potential. $1,275,000 Eric Murtagh - 301.652.8971 Karen Kuchins - 301.275.2255
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Georgetown. This classic colonial row house in a premier location offers beautiful spaces, high ceilings, 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, a charming living and dining area with wood-burning fireplace and built-ins and a rear brick patio. $1,049,000 Susan Berger - 202.255.5006 Ellen Sandler - 202.255.5007
Bethesda. Updated 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo in a boutique building features gleaming hardwood floors, kitchen with stainless steel appliances, gorgeous marble baths, extensive closets, parking & exterior storage. Metro, dining & shopping are just steps away! $889,000 Linda Chaletzky - 301.938.2630
Bethesda. Just minutes from NIH Metro & downtown Bethesda, this 4 bedroom, 3 bath home offers a bright & sunny living room, updated kitchen, dining room with sliding doors leading to a seasonal sunroom overlooking a well-groomed and spacious backyard. $885,000 Laura McCaffrey - 301.641.4456
Glover Park. Superbly located home with a simple and elegant floor plan offers 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, 10’ ceilings, galley kitchen, sunroom ideal for entertaining, basement w/ in-law suite and exterior access; a private oasis rear deck and 1-space carport. $825,000 Martine Burkel - 240.899.0384
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Logan. This modern 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo located in vibrant downtown DC features a spacious open floor plan, kitchen with granite countertops, hardwood floors, in unit washer/ dryer, private balcony and one garage parking space. Walk score of 98! $660,000 Catherine Arnaud-Charbonneau - 301.602.7808
Dupont. Charming, renovated 2 bedroom, 1 bath condo features a spacious, light-filled living room with wood-burning fireplace, renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and washer & dryer. $499,000 Ellen Sandler - 202.255.5007 Susan Berger - 202.255.5006
Washington Grove. Delightful cottage home in a historic location offers 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, front wrap-around porch, living room with wood-burning fireplace, sunroom, spacious kitchen & large yard with shed. Town amenities include swimming lake & tennis. $425,000 Kathi Kershaw - 301.613.1613
Bethesda. This top floor 2 bedroom, 1 bath unit features a designer kitchen with new appliances, granite counters and a breakfast bar. Beautifully refinished hardwood floors throughout. Freshly painted, new light fixtures and ceiling fans. Large balcony & parking. $315,000 Marina Krapiva - 301.792.5681
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