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Wednesday, September 20, 2017

FAL LR EA LE STA TE Vol. L, No. 37

Serving Communities in Northwest Washington Since 1967

City drops planned Circulator cut

LIVING HISTORY

■ Transit: Bus will continue

serving Wisconsin Avenue

By GRACE BIRD Current Staff Writer

After neighbors rallied to protect lower Wisconsin Avenue’s DC Circulator bus service, the D.C. Department of Transportation has backed off plans to terminate its Georgetown-Union Sta-

tion route at M Street NW. But while the Circulator will continue to travel as far north as Whitehaven Parkway, the agency also announced last week a series of other proposed changes to the popular six-line bus system, which offers $1 rides and 10-minute headways.

Notably, the agency has proposed removing a number of stops from the Georgetown-Union Station route, and also hopes to shift

the line’s eastern terminus outdoors from a Union Station parking garage. Additionally, it’s moving forward with long-term plans to offer Circulator service on U Street NW. Meanwhile, no changes have been proposed for the Woodley Park-Adams Morgan-McPherson Square route, and the agency said it will continue to evaluate the National Mall line’s low winter See Circulator/Page 5

Van Ness group plans revitalization work

By ZOE MORGAN Current Correspondent

Van Ness is slated for a set of small revitalization projects in the coming months, including the renovation of a blighted plaza and the greater incorporation of public art into the neighborhood.

Van Ness Main Street, a local nonprofit, is coordinating the effort, which would be covered by grants.

The Main Street group has already received one funding boost: a $27,650 Community Challenge grant from AARP, which it will use to reinvent the plaza outside of 4250 Connecticut Ave. NW. The grant was awarded earlier this month, and the funds must be used by the end of October.

Details of the plaza changes have not yet been confirmed, according to Van Ness Main Street executive director Theresa Cameron, but the project will culminate in a Community Engagement Day on Oct. See Van Ness/Page 7

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The fourth annual Freedom 5K, a fundraiser for President Lincoln’s Cottage, featured a race through the historic Armed Forces Retirement Home campus. The event was followed by “Homecoming,” which included pony rides, DIY top hats, food vendors, a Civil War encampment and more.

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Though no decisions have been made, concepts for the 4250 Connecticut Ave. NW plaza have included seating, landscaping and chess tables.

Detailed debates bring Walter Reed plan to life

Beach Drive project shifts to second phase of construction

By BRADY HOLT

■ Transportation: Latest

Current Staff Writer

Ever since the Walter Reed Army Medical Center was first seriously considered for closure in 2005, D.C. officials and developers have hungrily eyed the closed-off chunk of Ward 4 as prime real estate that could accommodate a transformative project.

Now, this vision is growing ever closer to reality — more than a decade after the Army first recommended closing the troubled hospital, more than six years after it actually shut down, and nearly a year after the District government took over 66 acres of the historic campus.

With D.C. planning and preservation officials having already approved a general outline of the development, now the project team has reached the stage of wrangling over the specifics — the new buildings’

detour sparks traffic impacts

By GRACE BIRD Rendering courtesy of Hines-Urban Atlantic-Triden

The sprawling Parks at Walter Reed development will take an estimated 10 to 15 years to complete, but design details are emerging for some buildings.

facade materials, the best types of landscaping and whether a new apartment house should conceal its structural columns.

Broadly, the Parks at Walter Reed project will take an estimated 10 to 15 years to complete construction of its full 3.1 million square feet. The project team See Walter Reed/Page 13

Current Staff Writer

Highly anticipated efforts to rehabilitate a deteriorated 6.5-mile stretch of Beach Drive NW and redo parts of Rock Creek Trail are moving forward as the work proceeds north toward the Maryland line.

The National Park Service completed the first phase of the rebuilt Beach Drive and the adjacent trail — the stretch south of

Tilden Street NW — late last month and moved on to the next stage of construction, which has closed the busy thoroughfare from Tilden north to Joyce Road NW. The broader Beach Drive rehabilitation began last September, with different segments slated for closure through September 2019.

The current work area is scheduled to reopen in stages, with the first segment — from Tilden to Broad Branch Road NW — expected to be completed within four to six months. The stretch from Broad Branch to Joyce Road, just south of Military Road NW, See Traffic/Page 3

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Dupont ANC seeks bevy of transportation-related fixes

By CUNEYT DIL

Current Correspondent

Community leaders in Dupont Circle are requesting updates to road markings and bicycle lanes, along with bright LED streetlights for the community’s popular nightlife spots.

Last Wednesday, Advisory Neighborhood Commission 2B unanimously voted to ask the D.C. Department of Transportation to make the improvements. Commissioners also weighed in on the 16th Street NW bus lanes project, opposing the removal of two bus stops.

Regarding the first issue, ANC

2B complained that traffic flow in Dupont Circle is affected by “deteriorated signage and surface markings.” Commissioners also asked the Transportation Department to paint Dupont’s bike lanes green, as in some other parts of D.C., to offer a greater “safe separation” between bicyclists, motor vehicles and pedestrians.

Commissioners also identified 11 streetlamps in high traffic nightlife areas south of Dupont Circle that they’d like upgraded with LED fixtures. They cite the growth of “the nighttime economy” and the need for safety.

The city currently has a proSee Dupont/Page 41

TRAFFIC: Beach Drive proceeds From Page 1

will reopen by fall 2018. The final phase of work will then close Beach Drive from Joyce north to the Maryland line.

New Rock Creek Park superintendent Julia Washburn told The Current that Beach Drive rehab is long overdue.

“It will probably be in good shape for the next 25, 30 years, so we won’t have to go through this process again, any time soon,” she said in an interview. “We’ve been waiting for this for 20 years.”

Many residents have praised efforts to redo the nearly 30-yearold stretch of road. Bicyclists are especially pleased, having lobbied for a rehabilitation of Rock Creek Trail for some years.

However, Beach Drive’s rehabilitation has one major drawback: traffic. Residents endured congestion on nearby streets during the first phase, and now streets adjacent to the current closure area are experiencing the same traffic woes.

Nancy MacWood, chair of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3C (Cleveland Park, Massachusetts Avenue Heights, Woodley Park), told The Current that the Beach Drive project’s first phase caused cars to overflow onto Connecticut Avenue NW and divert to 34th Street NW. “It was tolerable for the period … but if it’s going to be a permanent change, if people have discovered 34th Street and they want to use that as their main commuter route, we’re going to have to take a look at it,” MacWood said.

However, MacWood conceded that the project ran more smoothly than she expected and that the work is a necessary evil.

“There were a lot of potholes, the edges of the road were pretty precarious — no real edges,” she said. “It really did need to be reconstructed.”

Fellow commissioner Emma Hersh expressed similar concerns

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The week ahead Thursday, Sept. 21

■ The Western Avenue Citizens Association will meet at 7:30 p.m. at Westmoreland Congregational United Church of Christ, 1 Westmoreland Circle.

Saturday, Sept. 23

■ The D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation, the D.C. Department of General Services and the Friends of Stead Park will host a project kickoff meeting and discussion of the upcoming expansion of Stead Recreation Center. The meeting will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the Foundry United Methodist Church, 1500 16th St. NW. ■ The West End Citizens Association will hold its fall meeting at 2 p.m. in the Lombardy Hotel, 2019 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. The featured speaker will be new George Washington University President Thomas LeBlanc, who took office Aug. 1.

Sunday, Sept. 24

■ McLean Gardens will mark its 75th anniversary with a historical talk and street festival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with presentations kicking off at 12:45 p.m. in the McLean Gardens Ballroom at 3811 Porter St. NW. Speakers will include D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton; John DeFerrari, author of “Lost Washington, D.C.”; and Cindy Gueli, author of “Lipstick Brigade: The Untold True Story of Washington’s World War II Government Girls.” The festival will feature food trucks, face painting, a balloon artist, a magician, lawn games, a jazz band, a photo booth, a best-dressed pet contest and a scavenger hunt.

Tuesday, Sept. 26

■ The D.C. Department of Transportation will hold two

public engagement events on the design phase of the 16th Street NW Bus Lanes Project. Representatives will be on hand to discuss the project from 3:30 to 6 p.m. at 16th and M streets NW and from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at 16th and Irving streets NW. ■ The D.C. State Board of Education will hold its monthly meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the Old Council Chambers at One Judiciary Square, 441 4th St. NW. (The previously scheduled date was changed due to Rosh Hashanah.)

■ The Ward 3 Democratic Committee will hold a panel discussion on “Leading the Way on Climate Change: A Green Investment Fund, Carbon Tax and Public Bank.”

Panelists will include Ward 3 D.C. Council member Mary Cheh, D.C. Department of Energy & Environment director Tommy Wells and Chesapeake Climate Action Network executive director Mike Tidwell. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. at Forest Hills of DC, 4901 Connecticut Ave. NW. ■ The Foggy Bottom Association will hold its monthly meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. at St. Paul’s Parish, 2430 K St. NW.

Wednesday, Sept. 27

■ The D.C. Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration will hold a public meeting on the Francis Scott Key Bridge Architectural Lighting Project from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. The project proposes improvements to enhance nighttime views and accentuate the Key Bridge’s unique architectural features by installing lighting on the bridge’s underside.

Thursday, Sept. 28

■ The D.C. Historic Preservation Review Board will meet at 9 a.m. in Room 220 South, One Judiciary Square, 441 4th St. NW.

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The first phase of the rebuilt Beach Drive opened last month.

about congestion that was caused by the southernmost Beach Drive closure. “Safety has definitely been compromised, I think, by the sheer volume of cars that were driving through during segment one,” Hersh told residents at Monday’s ANC 3C meeting.

Traffic is already accumulating on nearby streets, according to data collected by the Transportation Department. In the mornings, the number of vehicles traveling westbound on Military Road NW has increased from 3,450 during the first phase of work to 4,000 now. Most notably, the number of cars traveling southbound on Piney Branch Parkway NW has risen from 1,925 to nearly 3,000.

To mitigate congestion, the Transportation Department is considering altering traffic signal timing and lane usage at certain locations — including Tilden Street’s intersections with Beach Drive and Connecticut Avenue — to reduce queues; removing a stop sign at Beach Drive and Piney Branch Parkway to prevent a bottleneck; and restricting parking on Arkansas Avenue NW. Overall, the project aims to reconstruct areas of uneven, patchy roads; improve storm drain infrastructure; install pavement markers, guardrails, rumble strips and other safety features for motorists and pedestrians; standardize signage and crosswalk design; and replace traffic signals and street lights.

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In response to D.C. Del. Eleanor Norton’s recent calls for action on the issue, District officials are taking steps to address the city’s large number of abandoned properties owned by foreign governments.

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D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson introduced legislation Tuesday that would allow the District to tax vacant and blighted foreign government properties at a higher rate, following a request by Norton in a Sept. 6 letter. The District generally charges a higher tax rate on abandoned properties in an effort to discourage vacancy, but the law does not currently apply to properties owned by foreign governments. Properties with active diplomatic status are exempt from any local taxation.

Norton has also secured the promise of a meeting with the U.S. Office of Foreign Missions following her Aug. 28 letter to U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson. Norton plans to press officials on ways to improve or seize abandoned foreign governments’ buildings in D.C. “We are also in full agreement that via the Foreign Missions Act, Congress has provided the Department with wide latitude to require foreign governments to substantially comply with the District’s building codes and regulations,” Charles Faulkner of the Bureau of Legislative Affairs wrote in the Sept. 14 letter.

Norton looked forward to meeting with the U.S. State Department, she said Tuesday.

“Taking a two-pronged approach at the federal and local levels will

hopefully lead to action,” Norton said in a news release.

Late-night art festival returns to District

Six District neighborhoods — including Tenleytown, Dupont Circle and Shaw — will host a free “Art All Night: Made in DC” festival starting at 7 p.m. Saturday.

During the Sept. 23 overnight event, venues across the city will showcase painting, photography, fashion, music, dance, theater, film and poetry. Sponsors include the D.C. Department of Small and Local Business Development and the D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities in coordination with neighborhood groups such as Tenleytown Main Street, Historic Dupont Circle Main Streets and Shaw Main Streets.

In Tenleytown, guests can peruse the works of more than 70 artists, bands and dance groups at 14 venues. Festivities will kick off with a performance by an AfroBrazilian drumming corps on the corner of Wisconsin Avenue and Albemarle Street NW at 7 p.m.

Janney Elementary School at 4130 Albemarle St. NW plans to unveil a new mural by Matthew Willey called “The Good of the Hive” and host bee-themed children’s games, arts and crafts from

tenleytown

7 to 9 p.m, while Urban Investment Partners will host an evening of drinks, artworks and performances at the site of the Broadcast, a retail/residential project planned at 4620 Wisconsin Ave. NW. Dupont Circle’s festivities include art exhibitions, performances and lectures held at a number of embassies and art galleries, as well as a performance by a fire-breathing troupe at 9 p.m.

Shaw’s activities will encompass more than 40 venues — from galleries and coffee shops to vacant lots and the historic Wonder Bread Factory — showcasing the work of painters, sculptors, photographers, fashion designers, musicians, dancers, body painters and street performers. To learn more, visit artallnightdc.com.

Housing infraction fines set to double

Housing and construction code infringement penalties are set to double next month, in accordance with the Infraction Fine Increase Amendment Act adopted as part of the D.C. budget.

Starting Oct. 1, Class 1 civil infraction fines issued by the D.C. Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs will increase by 200 percent, from $2,000 to $4,000.

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CIRCULATOR: Bus to still serve Wisconsin Avenue, but some stops may be eliminated From Page 1

Cathedral Heights) and ANC 2E (Georgetown, Burleith) submitted ridership to determine whether resolutions over the summer urging the Transportation Department possible adjustments are needed.

Due to “fleet and facility to save the Wisconsin Avenue NW needs,” officials are focusing on section of the route, citing a lack improving the existing system of public transportation options in rather than expanding it, at least the area. Without a Metrorail stafor now, according to Transporta- tion, the Circulator is the most tion Department spokesperson efficient way for many residents to cross the city using public transMichelle Phipps-Evans.

Changes that do not require portation.

While the Circulator has someadditional buses may be implemented within about a year, but times been criticized for poor others — including the long- maintenance of its buses and slipsought extension of the Dupont ping service reliability, many residents from the Georgetown area spoke highly of the system. News of the decision not to eliminate the Wisconsin Avenue service was even greeted with brief applause at last week’s ANC 3B meeting.

Mary Levy, who moved to Burleith in 1971, uses the Circulator Brian Kapur/Current file photo multiple times a week to The DC Circulator bus system is popular travel to downtown for its $1 fares and frequent service. meetings as well as Union Station. In her Circle-Georgetown-Rosslyn line view, the Circulator is less crowdto U Street — remain a few years ed and more frequent than Metrobuses—a particularly important off.

For the Georgetown-Union attribute at nighttime and during Station route, the Transportation D.C. winters.

“The Wisconsin Avenue buses Department recommends a series of bus stop eliminations to allevi- are irregular and unpredictable,” ate traffic congestion and improve Levy told The Current. “They’ve improved somewhat … but you’ll service reliability. They are: ■ Eastbound and westbound New get three of them coming at once and then none for a while. The York Avenue at 9th Street NW; ■ Eastbound K Street at 11th Circulator comes really quite predictably and I can rely on it.”

Street NW; To ANC 3B chair Jackie Blu■ Eastbound Pennsylvania Avenue menthal, Glover Park’s public at 21st Street NW; ■ Westbound 21st Street at K transportation options are not adequate. Blumenthal told The CurStreet NW; ■ Eastbound Pennsylvania at 28th rent that she hoped the Circulator wouldn’t merely be preserved but Street NW; ■ Eastbound M Street at Thomas would also be extended to the Washington National Cathedral — Jefferson Street NW; ■ Eastbound and westbound Wis- a change the Transportation consin Avenue at P Street NW; Department had proposed a few years ago, though the agency’s and ■ Eastbound and westbound Wis- recent leaders have said it’s not feasible. consin at R Street NW. “The Circulator is faster than Also, left-turn signals may be installed at two intersections: the regular [Metro] buses that tend Pennsylvania Avenue and 20th to be much slower and much more Street NW, as well as North Capi- crowded,” Blumenthal said.

Meanwhile, ANC 2E member tol and H streets.

Initiated in 2005, the George- Ed Solomon said service needs in town-Union Station route travels upper Georgetown have been 9.9 miles from NoMa to Burleith. growing rapidly, citing the reopenLow ridership, as well as overlap ing of Duke Ellington School of with Metrobus’ 30 lines, led offi- the Arts and an upcoming redevelcials to consider shifting the Cir- opment at the site of the former culator’s turnaround point to the Holiday Inn at 2101 Wisconsin corner of M Street and Wisconsin Ave. NW. “I received a lot of emails and Avenue NW—the heart of Georgephone calls from the community town’s commercial district.

However, neighbors and local about their concerns over disconrepresentatives — who’d grown tinuing the service,” Solomon said reliant on the Circulator’s fre- in an interview. He added that he quent, inexpensive service — was “just thrilled” that the Transfought back against the proposal. portation Department had reversed In a Transportation Department its decision to shorten the route, survey, 66 percent of respondents opting instead to study the 30s called for retaining the existing Metrobuses further to reduce overroute. Advisory Neighborhood lap with the Circulator service and Commission 3B (Glover Park, ensure that the services comple-

ment one another.

It will also be easier for Georgetown residents to reach U Street NW in a few years, if plans advance for the Dupont CircleGeorgetown-Rosslyn route’s planned expansion there. Established in 2010, the line is the shortest in the Circulator system yet is the third most popular, serving 1.07 million riders in 2016.

The U Street NW extension would increase the cost of operat-

ing the Dupont Circle-Georgetown-Rosslyn route to about $6.6 million, a $3.2 million increase.

Because the extension would require six additional Circulator buses—and the system currently lacks a sufficient number of vehicles—the proposal won’t be implemented for several years.

According to Phipps-Evans, the District created the Circulator to encourage non-bus riders to hop on for short trips, so officials have

no plans to change its low fares.

When service began in 2005, Circulator rides ran $1 or $0.50 for Metrorail transfers — and the price has not changed since, even as Metrobuses recently rose to $2 per trip.

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VAN NESS From Page 1 28. The group is currently soliciting community feedback and has hired a project director, social placemaker Philippa Hughes.

The plaza runs along Connecticut Avenue from Windom Place south to the Van Ness Metro station. The project will tackle the northern part of the plaza, which stands largely empty and lacks seating or significant landscaping.

The potential changes to the plaza include the addition of seating, flowers, landscaping and chess tables, Cameron said, describing the goal as “a community living room space.”

The Main Street group’s changes to the plaza through this grant are intended to be temporary because Bernstein Management Co., the new owner of 4250 Connecticut, may decide to make additional changes to the plaza in the future, Cameron said. According to Bernstein senior vice president Fred Underwood, the company will likely change the plaza with community input, though no specific plans have been made.

Van Ness Main Street was the only D.C. winner of the AARP grant funding out of 11 District applicants, according to AARP’s D.C. office, and one of only 88 grantees nationwide from a pool of almost 1,200. “We were super honored, and also very shocked because we’re a newer organization,” said Cameron.

Separately, Van Ness Main Street also hopes to undertake a “Public Art and Wayfinding Project.” The project will involve placing public art in three locations throughout Van Ness: Connecticut Avenue’s corners with Albemarle Street, Windom Place and Van Ness Street NW. The Main Street group intends to seek grant funding after finalizing more details.

“We wanted to do something that was a little bit different, that would create a sense of place in Van Ness,” Cameron said. “And when cars go by and people, they’ll know that, ‘Oh, this marks Van Ness.’”

Eight applications have been narrowed down to three artist teams: Charles Bergen Studios; After Architecture partners Katie MacDonald and Kyle Schumann; and Jessie Unterhalter and Katey Truhn, which will present their proposals later this year.

According to Cameron, each of the three groups may be selected to fill one location, or just one or two groups could be picked, with a single group placing art in multiple locations. Once the projects are chosen, Cameron expects to apply for grants totaling between $50,000 and $150,000 to fund the art.

“They’re quite different artists, but they all do really fun work,” Cameron said. “And so I think it’s going to be really exciting to see what they end up coming up with when they present to us.”

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Inexplicable blunders

Something is wrong at various D.C. playing fields, and the officials in charge haven’t even been saying where.

About a month ago, news trickled out anecdotally that the D.C. Department of General Services, which is responsible for the city’s public facilities, had shuttered or restricted outdoor play areas at certain schools and parks. According to Ward 3 D.C. Council member Mary Cheh, the issue was that the spaces had inappropriately hard surfaces that failed the city’s “g-max” shock absorption test.

But the General Services Department has stayed strangely silent on the issue. For weeks, officials didn’t respond to questions from Council member Cheh — who chairs the committee that oversees the agency — or the media, not even sharing a list of affected facilities.

Despite asking repeatedly ourselves, the first citywide list we saw was in a DCist report on Monday. According to DCist, fields and other play areas are affected at seven schools (Brightwood Education Campus; the Adams campus of the Oyster-Adams Bilingual School; McKinley High; and Eaton, Mann, Ross and Tubman elementaries) and the Riggs, Deanwood, and Parkview recreation centers. We’ve also heard from Ms. Cheh’s office that Wilson High and Janney Elementary were affected.

This information is trickling out nearly a month after the start of classes. There was little to no warning in advance. Students returned to classes across the city only to find that their expected play areas were unexpectedly closed. At Eaton, we’ve heard that students must give up part of their recess time to walk to a nearby public park, and we expect similar sacrifices are taking place elsewhere. Even more alarmingly, DCist reports that city officials allowed Janney students to use its playing field for months after it failed the “g-max” test early this year.

We find the playground situation disgraceful and frankly absurd. It’s bad enough that the District failed to build and maintain safe play facilities, but officials’ refusal to tell citizens or elected officials what was happening is unconscionable.

We hope Council member Cheh will use her committee authority to hold a hearing on the issue, and to compel the relevant officials to explain just what they were thinking at every stage of this debacle.

Fall festivities

Among the many perks to living in Northwest D.C. is this area’s access to a host of lively community activities.

Like thousands of other area residents, we attended the 39th annual Adams Morgan Day celebration on the afternoon of Sept. 10, where lively and diverse crowds flooded the neighborhood’s storied 18th Street NW strip. Organizers once again pulled off an outstanding program, and even raised the funds necessary to shut down a stretch of roadway — a laudable effort that added further life to the party.

Adams Morgan Day is just one of many community festivals that take place across Northwest. On the same weekend as Adams Morgan Day, Ward 4 residents filled Upshur Street NW for the Celebrate Petworth festival. Meanwhile, this past Saturday, neighbors enjoyed Chevy Chase DC Day in the Connecticut Avenue corridor, featuring a host of family-friendly and community-building activities. And Art All Night is coming up this Saturday, with a host of events in six locations that include Dupont Circle and Tenleytown. The Taste of Georgetown festival along the waterfront is planned for Sunday, as is a celebration of McLean Gardens’ 75th anniversary.

These events and others represent the diversity of free activities, in many cases organized mainly by volunteers and funded heavily with donations, that Northwest residents can enjoy — both in the center of town and in more outlying neighborhoods. We applaud the organizers for their efforts, and the attendees for the energy they bring to the table.

Such events can define the character of a neighborhood, increasing its desirability. Adams Morgan is more than its collection of nightclubs, and Chevy Chase is more than its quiet streets of pleasant homes.

We would like to see the District government do more to foster, rather than stifle this type of event. Adams Morgan Day is the leading example. For two years, organizers were unable to raise the estimated $16,000 in city fees associated with closing 18th Street. This year they pulled it off, but we’d rather have seen that money go toward the event’s activities. While we wouldn’t want the District to provide free road closures willy-nilly, we hope officials can find a way to relax fees for popular longtime events such as Adams Morgan Day.

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s if our current-day national politics and world tensions are not enough (point to most anywhere on earth), along comes the Vietnam War, reprised, reconsidered, roaring back in an 18-hour PBS series. It reminds us that this war is just as maddening today as it was in the 1960s and early ’70s.

The first hour of “The Vietnam War” aired Sunday night. You had choices. You could watch the history lesson that night or record it, maybe instead tuning into the commercial glitter of the Emmy Awards or seeing the Nationals’ bats finally come alive to defeat the Dodgers.

But the Vietnam series by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick is worthy of your time even if you have to catch up on DVR. It lays out the political missteps that led us there and offers contemporary guidance for our unending battles in Afghanistan and Iraq, as well as our risk of simplistic thinking and miscalculating the North Koreans, among other conflicts.

As starkly haunting as the Vietnam Memorial itself, the PBS series strives to maybe bring some closure to understanding the war. “We hope we might be some agency of healing,” Burns said in one interview.

Some of the harshest critics say the documentary is glossing over nothing short of war crimes by the United States. In many ways the war still divides us, just as it did back then.

Your Notebook is a contemporary of those times. Opposing the war and facing the Army draft, we joined the U.S. Navy Reserves and spent our active duty in 1968 and ’69 right here in Washington at the Navy Yard.

My older brother Ed made a different choice.

In 1969 he was a first lieutenant in Vietnam, a platoon leader. He served in the field from Jan. 11 until June 2 when he was wounded.

We’ll let him pick up from there.

“Except for one week, we were constantly in the field on combat patrols,” he wrote us. “I was an infantry platoon leader (third platoon) with the rank of First Lieutenant. My unit was Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 501st Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division.

“Our company of 110 men took heavy casualties (16 killed and 50 wounded) during May-July 1969 in some of the heaviest fighting of the war.

Prior to Vietnam, I served as an instructor with the US Army Infantry School’s Ranger Department at Fort Benning, GA, teaching combat patrolling to soldier trainees.”

My brother recently saw an hourlong preview of the new Burns documentary, and the Notebook wants to share his further thoughts: “I have no regrets about my personal service in the war as misguided and mismanaged as the war may have been.

“I do have deep regret over the war’s high cost in human life and suffering by both friendly and enemy soldiers and their loved ones. I also regret that for too long, the term ‘Vietnam Veteran’ wrongly called up images of homeless derelicts and potheads who had lost their way.

“My best and lasting memory of the war is the faithful service, high commitment, courage, and sacrifice evidenced by the young soldiers with whom I served on that distant battlefield long ago. They rightly deserve our nation’s honor. In my view, the documentary will fall far short if it fails to accurately portray their honorable service despite the tragic failures of the senior government and military leaders who misled them.”

My brother’s final thoughts could serve most anyone tuning in: “The experience of watching ‘The Vietnam War’ includes terror, horror, disbelief, discovery, disgust, marvel, pride, ambivalence and tears. You’ll lose count of how many times you’ll have to pick your jaw up off the floor — even when the facts ring vaguely familiar.”

■ Local politics. We’ve written several times that the D.C. Council may be one of the most progressive in the country, but cautioned that its group of new laws regulating business could be viewed by those businesses as piling on. We got the first indication of that last spring when Council Chairman Phil Mendelson abruptly opened the door to changes to funding for the paid family leave program that he had spent more than a year pushing through the council.

In recent years the council also has passed annual increases of the minimum wage, which will rise to $15 an hour in 2020; considered bills regulating sick leave and scheduling; and weighed limits on campaign pay-to-play donations, among other measures. This week Washington Post reporter Peter Jamison detailed how the council appears ready to take a breather — he called it a retreat — on some of those issues.

Jamison quoted Chairman Mendelson: “Businesses like certainty, and if we’re constantly changing the tax burden or the tax environments, or constantly changing the regulatory burden, then it becomes more difficult to do business in the District,” the chairman said. Mendelson has proposed a moratorium through the end of 2018 on bills that would negatively affect businesses.

“This doesn’t mean absolutely nothing will go through,” he added.

Mendelson says the city needs time to see how the bills it has passed are working out. Cynics in the crowd might note that a moratorium through 2018 would get the chairman and other council members through their expected re-election campaigns next year.

Tom Sherwood, a Southwest resident, is a political reporter for News 4.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Opinions sought on community center

For the past year, Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3/4G and the Chevy Chase Citizens Association have been soliciting the community’s input on our collective vision for the future of the Chevy Chase Community Center. In numerous meetings, we’ve heard suggestions for improving both the center’s physical facilities and

its effectiveness in meeting the community’s evolving needs.

We all want to make the community center a vital resource that can serve our neighborhood for decades to come.

Based on extensive input from the community, we have developed a short survey that will help us gather data about the community’s desires and needs for the facility at 5601 Connecticut Ave. NW. We expect to compile this data as part of a report to Mayor Muriel Bowser and the D.C. Council with recommendations for what steps should be taken to bring

the community center up to the standards that the community expects. This is an opportunity for everyone who has any interest in the Chevy Chase Community Center to communicate their views to the District’s decision-makers.

The survey can be completed at cccc.questionpro.com, and it will only take about 10 minutes to complete. Regardless of where you live or how much you use the community center, your views are valuable and will be appreciated.

Randy Speck Chair, ANC 3/4G

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.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson’s Viewpoint in the Sept. 6 issue of The Current advocates for a regional sales tax, claiming it is “uniform approach — borne equally by everybody.” I take this to mean only that everyone would pay the same percentage increase in sales tax. Yet because this kind of taxation is the most regressive, with the heaviest impact on low-income folks (even pointed out by Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan), it would add one more burden in addition to fare increases and service cuts. A group led by Ed Lazere of the DC Fiscal Policy Institute called this the “Triple Whammy” in a press release and report released on Aug. 27. The DC Fiscal Policy Institute was joined by the Maryland Center on Economic Policy and the Commonwealth Institute of Virginia.

As a result of documented testimony to the D.C. Council by myself and others over several years, Chairman Mendelson should know by now that millionaires pay the lowest overall D.C. tax rate (6.4 percent) of all but the poorest residents, while working-class families with an average income per year of $52,000 are paying the highest (10.3 percent). In contrast to Maryland and Virginia, the poorest families in D.C., averaging $14,000, have a slightly lower burden (5.6 percent) than millionaires, thanks to the District’s earned income tax credit. (These figures come from the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy’s “Who Pays?” 2017 report, with data from 2015.) How then can Mendelson pretend that his regional sales tax approach is “borne equally by everybody”?

But the fundamental challenge we all face is to make the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s invaluable public transit more affordable with improved service, reversing the present course.

Indeed, dedicated financing is imperative, and this is possible with a progressive approach. Metro’s policy of raising fares and cutting service will discourage Metrorail and bus ridership, shifting reliance for commuting to cars — precisely the opposite of what

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Palisades resident was community pillar

On Saturday, Sept. 23, at 1:30 p.m., we will gather at the Palisades Community Church for a memorial service for Mat Thorp, a Palisades resident since 1962 and a beloved member of our community. A reception will follow at Salt & Pepper restaurant.

Mathew Burke Thorp died peacefully at home on Aug. 16 with his daughter Lynn at his side. He was 96 years old — a loving father, grandfather, husband, uncle and neighbor, and a World War II veteran with two Purple Hearts. He was a true gentleman, and a dear friend to many of us.

His passing is a great loss for our community as well as the Palisades Citizens Association.

Newer residents may not know

is needed to reduce regional air pollution and its negative health impacts, as well as carbon emissions that contribute to global warming. This outcome is directly opposite to the self-declared objectives of the District government’s Sustainable DC initiative.

We endorse the key solutions of the Save Our System Coalition, namely moving to a safe and reliable transit system that is more affordable and better funded by making those profiting most from Metro pay their fair share. Specifically, just like the DC Fiscal Policy Institute, we support a modest income tax hike for larger businesses and wealthy residents — especially millionaires — to create the required funding stream for Metro. A similar millionaire’s tax was recently proposed by New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio to support his city’s subway system.

In 2014 (the most recent data available), D.C. tax returns with adjusted gross incomes of $1 million and above had a taxable income of $4.59 billion, while for the same top bracket Maryland had a taxable income of $17.0 billion and Virginia $23.62 billion. For the region served by Metro, the total taxable income of these millionaires was $45.2 billion.

A 1 percent surtax on regional millionaire income would generate at the very least $450 million in potential funding — and probably more since the taxable incomes in question have very likely increased in the last three years. A modest tax hike along these lines would still leave these wealthy residents paying a lower overall percentage of their income in local taxes than working-class families do.

And if a Trump/Ryan tax cut goes through, these residents would end up paying lower taxes than now.

This income tax hike, coupled with business taxes, would create a system of sustainable dedicated funding for Metro. The “Triple Whammy” report recommends that each jurisdiction should find its own way to implement dedicated funding. Instead of participating in more regressive Republican-like tax policies, “racing to the bottom,” D.C. should take the lead in advancing a progressive approach that would inspire similar efforts in Maryland and Virginia.

David Schwartzman is chair of the Political Policy and Action Committee of the DC Statehood Green Party.

that Mat chaired the association’s Aircraft Noise Committee for a number of years. He attended myriad meetings on our behalf at the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments and the National Partnership for Air Transportation Noise and Emissions Reductions. “Who is this person Mat Thorp?” a Virginia civic leader once asked. “How did he reroute landings at National Airport over McLean?”

One of the things Mat enjoyed most was the annual Palisades Fourth of July parade and picnic.

He organized prizes for the best parade entries, and canvassed local businesses for contributions.

And you couldn’t miss Mat on parade day in his straw hat and Bermuda shorts. He was officially named Grand Marshal last year on the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Palisades Citizens Association and the 50th anniversary of consecutive Palisades Fourth of July parades.

His passing also brought to

light for many of us his military service in World War II when he served as an officer in the 29th Infantry Division in France and Germany, and after the war in Japan with the 82nd Airborne.

For many of us who have been lucky enough to know and work with Mat over the years, we will always remember his abundant kindness, his wonderful smile, and his love for the Palisades. We are grateful for his remarkable contributions to our community.

Our neighborhood is a better place to live thanks to Mat. Please join his family on Saturday to remember a life well lived, and to give thanks for all he has given to us. Donations in Mat’s memory can be made to the Palisades Community Fund of the Palisades Citizens Association, Post Office Box 40603, Washington, D.C. 20016.

Penny Pagano Spence Spencer Former Presidents, Palisades Citizens Association

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The Current publishes letters and Viewpoint submissions representing various points of view. Because of space limitations, letters should be no more than 400 words and are subject to editing. Letters and Viewpoint submissions intended for publication may be sent to newsdesk@currentnewspapers.com. The mailing address is Letters to the Editor, The Current, Post Office Box 40400, Washington, D.C. 20016-0400.

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PolIcE REPoRT This is a listing of incidents reported from Sept. 11 through 17 in local police service areas, sorted by their report dates.

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Burglary ■ 1300-1399 block, G St.; 5:08 a.m. Sept. 16.

Theft ■ 900-999 block, New York Ave.; 1 p.m. Sept. 12.

■ 500-599 block, 14th St.; 4:59 p.m. Sept. 12.

■ 1000-1099 block, H St.; 7:12 p.m. Sept. 12.

■ 600-699 block, 13th St.; 8:53 p.m. Sept. 13.

■ 500-599 block, 14th St.; 4:54 p.m. Sept. 14.

■ 500-599 block, 13th St.; 11:19 a.m. Sept. 15.

■ 1000-1099 block, F St.; 5:09 p.m. Sept. 17.

Theft from auto ■ 600-699 block, 13th St.; 1:08 a.m. Sept. 14.

■ 900-999 block, New York Ave.; 7:29 a.m. Sept. 16.

PSA 102

■ GALLERY PLACE PSA 102

PENN QUARTER

Sexual abuse ■ 300-498 block, Indiana Ave.; 8:27 p.m. Sept. 16.

Theft ■ 500-599 block, Indiana Ave.; 11:04 a.m. Sept. 11.

■ 400-499 block, 7th St.; 9:54 p.m. Sept. 11.

■ 400-497 block, L St.; 11:55 p.m. Sept. 11.

■ 700-799 block, 7th St.; 5:30 p.m. Sept. 12.

■ 900-999 block, 9th St.; 12:32 a.m. Sept. 13.

■ 700-799 block, 7th St.; 2:59 p.m. Sept. 16.

■ 400-457 block, Massachusetts Ave.; 9:45 p.m. Sept. 16.

■ 600-699 block, F St.; 8:08 p.m. Sept. 17.

Theft from auto ■ 800-899 block, G St.; 6:32 p.m. Sept. 17.

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Assault with a dangerous weapon ■ 5500-5530 block, Connecticut Ave.; 10:26 p.m. Sept. 16.

Motor vehicle theft ■ 3300-3599 block, Legation St.; 4:37 a.m. Sept. 11.

■ 5500-5599 block, 29th St.; 9:26 a.m. Sept. 17.

Theft ■ 5523-5599 block, Connecticut Ave.; 10:31 p.m. Sept. 16.

Theft from auto ■ 3300-3599 block, Legation

St.; 7:01 p.m. Sept. 11.

■ 3900-3999 block, Jocelyn St.; 11:32 a.m. Sept. 12.

■ 5100-5279 block, Broad Branch Road; 4:20 p.m. Sept. 15.

PSA 202

■ FRIENDSHIP HEIGHTS

PSA 202 TENLEYTOWN / AU PARK Theft ■ 4530-4599 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 7 p.m. Sept. 11.

■ 5300-5399 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 7:44 p.m. Sept. 11.

■ 4300-4326 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 10:42 a.m. Sept. 13.

■ 5300-5399 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 2:30 p.m. Sept. 13.

■ 5300-5399 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 5:54 p.m. Sept. 13.

■ 5300-5399 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 6:56 p.m. Sept. 16.

■ 4900-4999 block, Brandywine St.; noon Sept. 17.

Theft from auto ■ 4300-4399 block, Harrison St.; 6:10 p.m. Sept. 11.

■ 4100-4199 block, Ellicott St.; 7:07 p.m. Sept. 11.

■ 4900-4999 block, 43rd St.; 7:21 p.m. Sept. 11.

■ 4522-4599 block, Reno Road; 10:31 a.m. Sept. 12.

■ 4900-4999 block, 46th St.; 6:22 p.m. Sept. 12.

■ 4350-4399 block, Jenifer St.; 1:23 a.m. Sept. 14.

■ 5000-5099 block, Belt Road; 11:15 a.m. Sept. 14.

■ 5000-5099 block, Belt Road; 11:52 a.m. Sept. 14.

■ 4400-4499 block, Yuma St.; 2:25 p.m. Sept. 14.

Ave.; 11:22 a.m. Sept. 13.

PSA 205

■ PALISADES / SPRING VALLEY PSA 205

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PSA 203

■ FOREST HILLS / VAN NESS PSA 203

CLEVELAND PARK

Theft ■ 3319-3499 block, Connecticut Ave.; 3:33 p.m. Sept. 11.

■ 3319-3499 block, Connecticut Ave.; 1:16 p.m. Sept. 13.

■ 4200-4399 block, Connecticut Ave.; 2:51 p.m. Sept. 15.

■ 4200-4399 block, Connecticut Ave.; 3:36 p.m. Sept. 15.

■ 3319-3499 block, Connecticut Ave.; 6:03 a.m. Sept. 16.

Theft from auto ■ 5302-5329 block, Nevada Ave.; 7:29 a.m. Sept. 13.

PSA 204

■ MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE

HEIGHTS / CLEVELAND PARK WOODLEY PARK / GLOVER PARK PSA 204 HEIGHTS CATHEDRAL

Theft ■ 3300-3399 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 10 a.m. Sept. 14.

■ 2600-2649 block, Connecticut Ave.; 4:17 p.m. Sept. 15.

■ 3900-4099 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 5:15 p.m. Sept. 17.

Theft from auto ■ 2200-2274 block, Cathedral

Theft ■ 5300-5399 block, Manning Place; 10:04 a.m. Sept. 15.

Theft from auto ■ 5400-5499 block, Newark St.; 9:04 a.m. Sept. 13.

■ 1904-1999 block, Foxview Circle; 2:24 p.m. Sept. 14.

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■ SHERIDAN-KALORAMA PSA 208

DUPONT CIRCLE

Robbery ■ 1500-1549 block, Rhode Island Ave.; 6:25 p.m. Sept. 12.

■ 1700-1799 block, N St.; 4:30 a.m. Sept. 17 (with gun).

Assault with a dangerous weapon ■ 1800-1899 block, M St.; 7:46 p.m. Sept. 15.

Burglary ■ 1200-1217 block, 18th St.; 7:20 a.m. Sept. 12.

Motor vehicle theft ■ 1800-1899 block, S St.; 3:03 p.m. Sept. 12.

■ 1400-1499 block, 21st St.; 10:47 a.m. Sept. 15.

Theft

■ 1200-1219 block, Connecticut Ave.; 10:35 a.m. Sept. 11.

■ 1200-1217 block, 18th St.; 10:08 p.m. Sept. 11.

■ 1700-1799 block, Connecticut Ave.; 12:07 p.m. Sept. 12.

■ 1400-1499 block, P St.; 6:28 p.m. Sept. 13.

■ 1800-1899 block, Riggs Place; 11:44 a.m. Sept. 15.

■ 1800-1899 block, Riggs Place; 11:54 a.m. Sept. 15.

■ 1800-1899 block, Riggs Place; 12:03 p.m. Sept. 15.

■ 1500-1520 block, 14th St.; 1:35 p.m. Sept. 17.

■ 1900-1999 block, Connecticut Ave.; 2:47 p.m. Sept. 17.

Theft from auto ■ 1700-1799 block, N St.; 4:09 a.m. Sept. 11.

■ 1700-1799 block, N St.; 4:56 a.m. Sept. 11.

■ 1700-1721 block, 22nd St.; 7:18 p.m. Sept. 11.

■ 1500-1523 block, 15th St.; 6:58 a.m. Sept. 12.

■ 2000-2099 block, Hillyer Place; 9:06 p.m. Sept. 12.

■ 1800-1899 block, Jefferson Place; 9:55 p.m. Sept. 12.

■ 1700-1799 block, Massachusetts Ave.; 12:07 a.m. Sept. 13.

■ 1900-1999 block, Sunderland Place; 12:31 a.m. Sept.

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■ 1300-1319 block, 22nd St.; 11:57 p.m. Sept. 16.

■ 1700-1799 block, Rhode Island Ave.; 4:35 a.m. Sept. 17.

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By BRIAN KAPUR Current Staff Writer

When Gonzaga kicked off its football season last month, Eagles coach Randy Trivers told The Current that his young team had a very high ceiling with a lot of potential.

On Saturday afternoon, the Eagles showed just how high they could soar. They drubbed one of their biggest rivals, Georgetown Prep, 40-0 in the 15th annual Jesuit Gridiron Classic.

“This is a huge game, not just for me but our school and our entire Gonzaga community,” said Eagles senior running back Jason Labbe. “It’s one of the things I tried to stress to our young team as a captain. A lot of these guys hadn’t played in this game. I had to tell them this wasn’t just about football. I wanted to make sure we were prepared.”

The rivalry between the schools dates back to the late 1800s. Since the creation of the annual showcase game, the proceeds from the gate have gone directly to support the students of the Washington Jesuit Academy, a tuition-free middle school for boys from the District’s low-income neighborhoods.

Coming into Saturday, the Eagles looked like a young team trying to find its way after graduating a slew of talented players at skill positions, including quarterback, running back and wideout.

The Eagles flashed their potential in a 38-0 opener at Gilman, but

were quickly brought back down in a 21-6 defeat to Florida’s Viera.

The coach used that loss as a teaching moment for his green squad.

“We have a really young team, and sometimes you have to learn from experience,” Trivers said.

“You never like to lose, and it’s not a good thing to lose — I don’t believe in that, but I believe in making a positive out of a negative. We used that experience to hone in on some things.”

It was a message the team took to heart.

“We just really have to trust in our preparation,” said Labbe. “The Viera game was a wake-up call for us. We knew how good we could be and went back to practice and just grinded it out.”

That improvement showed in a gritty 30-6 win in Philadelphia over New Jersey-based Peddie School on Sept. 8.

On Saturday afternoon — on the Eagles’ biggest stage so far this season — Gonzaga even benefited from its players’ youth and inexperience. Without feeling the historical pressure that comes with the Georgetown Prep game, which can leave skilled players faltering, the Eagles didn’t get too hyped up and just focused on playing football.

“I haven’t been in this culture at all,” freshman starting quarterback Caleb Williams said. “This was my first time ever seeing the crowd versus Georgetown Prep. I came out like it was a regular game. I knew what it meant to

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Gonzaga running back Jason Labbe ripped through the Little Hoyas defense for a touchdown in the win. everybody in D.C., in Gonzaga. I prepared well during the week and helped my team prepare well during the week.”

In Saturday’s win, Williams played with the composure of a seasoned veteran, completing nine of 16 passes for 127 yards and a touchdown while committing no

turnovers.

“Right now he is making very good decisions and doing a good job of protecting the football,” said Trivers. “He is making the right decisions. He is staying within himself and executing the offense very well. He is doing a good job of running the show.”

Williams’ go-to targets were senior wide receiver Maguire Dilenge, who had four catches for 58 yards; senior tight end Robby Mangas, who snagged a catch for a 42-yard touchdown; and junior wide receiver Dean Engram, who hauled in two catches for 28 yards See Eagles/Page 12

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Junior Lauren Antonucci switched spots to help the Cadets set a strong lineup.

The St. John’s volleyball team stormed into Bishop O’Connell in Arlington and swept the Knights 3-0 on Monday night.

That score obscures some last-minute tension, as the Cadets faced adversity in the third set and trailed for most of the final game. But the team closed a four-point deficit to tie the game at 18-18, and then went on a 7-1 run to close out the set and the match.

“In our mentality, we just thought we had to finish this — it’s late, we live far away,” junior Lauren Antonucci said. “We have the attitude and effort, and we just had to focus on finishing.”

The win gave the Cadets their third straight victory and a 5-2 overall record, despite a tough early-season schedule where five of their first seven matches were on the road.

“It has been very difficult,” said senior setter Rebecca Frye. “For our home games we get so hyped with everyone cheering for us. But on the road we don’t have that support.”

One of the keys to the Cadets’ early success has been the willingness of Antonucci to play a new position for the second consecutive year.

Last season, St. John’s shuffled its lineup and moved the then-sophomore out of her natural outside hitting position to improve

the team’s flexibility. Antonucci was hesitant at first, but ultimately the move helped the team capture its fourth straight D.C. State Athletic Association crown.

“At the beginning it was hard and I really didn’t want to do it,” said Antonucci.

“I got comfortable and then I realized I’m the person people can count on, and I love it.”

Once again, Antonucci is on the move, this time going from a setter to a libero. The junior has been quick to accept the change after seeing last year’s benefits.

“She likes it now,” Cadets coach Bill Pribac said. “Our coaching staff have talked to her and said her skill set is great at all positions. She has welcomed the challenge and is doing it for the team. She has really stabilized our backline.”

The shift moves Frye, who will play for James Madison University next fall, back to passing full-time after sharing the role with Antonucci and filling in as a hitter. “I like it a lot. I like running the court and knowing which ball I’m getting — I love knowing I’m going to get that second touch,” said Frye.

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In the 40-0 dismantling of the Little Hoyas, Williams was supported by a powerful rushing attack led by Labbe’s 12 carries for 61 yards and a touchdown rush. In addition, junior wingback Sam Sweeney and junior runner Lucas Warfield combined to add 14 more carries for 98 yards and three touchdowns.

The Eagles began the rout of the Little Hoyas with an explosive first half, in which junior running back John Marshall took a direct snap 24 yards for a touchdown to seize a quick 7-0 lead. Gonzaga quickly followed it up with a scoring strike from Williams to Engram.

“I knew where I was going by the corner-

back,” the quarterback said. “I really liked my matchup, and it was one of our moneymaking plays.”

The Eagles finished off the first half with Labbe rushing for a score to secure a commanding 21-0 lead. On the Eagles’ first offensive play of the second half, they delivered the knockout blow when the team used a trick play — a behind-the-line pass from Williams to senior wideout Sydney Person, who then threw a 42-yard touchdown to Mangas.

“We are big on our preparation,” said Trivers. “We felt like that was the right time and situation to pull that one. Our guys have done a good job of rehearsing and practicing that deal.”

Grabbing an early advantage on the scoreboard was a strategy the Eagles had

hoped for all week to prevent Georgetown Prep from unleashing its vaunted rushing attack. Once Gonzaga’s offense put the team in prime position, the Eagles defense could ground the Little Hoyas’ passing game.

“Defensively we were concerned about their running game,” said Trivers. “They have a potent set of running backs. We were concerned with them running the ball going in. We were hopeful that we could get a lead and do well so we could change the flow of the game.”

Gonzaga now boasts a 3-1 record and will close out nonconference play on Saturday when it hosts Avalon. The Eagles will open Washington Catholic Athletic Conference action on Sept. 29 when they host Bishop McNamara.

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Gonzaga defeated rival Georgetown Prep 40-0 on Saturday aftermoon.

CADETS: St. John’s volleyball sweeps WCAC foe Bishop O’Connell 3-0 in Arlington

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In addition, the change gives the team two great passers on both the front and back lines.

“We have really good communication,” Antonucci said. “Having me in control of defense and having her in charge of offense makes the team work a lot better.”

Frye said the faith is mutual.

“Having both of us setting was great, but this is an even better dynamic,” she said. “I know I have a trusty libero. I can trust her with the first ball; she can trust me with the second. We just click.”

The positional stability returns to the lineup as the team boasts a slew of strong outside hitting options in Anika Eigen-Zucchi and junior Nicole Taylor. Pribac moved Taylor to the other side of

the floor this year, and she has worked well for the offense.

“She had a really good game against Good Counsel, and with her moving to the opposite side she has really balanced our offense,” Pribac said.

The team also welcomes strong freshman Rachael Richardson, whom Pribac compared to a former D.C. Gatorade player of the year.

“She has really started opening up things for us and being a dominant force for us as a freshman,” said Pribac. “I haven’t had someone like that since Darian Dozier coming in and making that kind of quick impact as a hitter. She can play all the way around.”

With a strong lineup of returning players and new talent, the Cadets believe they can climb back to the top of the Washington

Catholic Athletic Conference.

“If we keep working on finishing, I definitely think we can do it,” said Frye.

In addition, the team is expecting to keep the DCSAA championship on Military Road, where it has been since its inception in 2013.

“We just need to bring it,” Antonucci said. “That’s our title.

We want to keep it.”

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tial and retail activity, on land currently occupied by the massive — a collaboration of development 1970s hospital building. As procompanies Hines, Urban Atlantic posed, “Building I/J” would have and Triden — ultimately hopes to about 300 apartment units and provide about 2,000 housing units; 60,000 square feet of retail space more than 200,000 square feet of — including a supermarket at 12th retail space; more than 700,000 and Dahlia — above a two-level square feet of offices; space for parking garage, which would be repurposed from the old hospital.

“This is our main retail street,” architect John Torti said. “It’s where we hope to create the energy of a live/ work/play environment.”

Torti, whose Torti Gallas firm was also responsible for the popular Bethesda Row, said he hopes to achieve similar success at Walter Reed — which has genRendering courtesy of Hines-Urban Atlantic-Triden erally been closed off to the public for decades.

Developers are finalizing design details “Could you imagine for the planned “Building I/J.” the day the fences come schools, medical research and down?” Torti said at the hearing. other public amenities; public “I mean, this has been a history of, parkland; and new street connec- ‘Don’t come in unless you go tions to the surrounding communi- through the guard.’ So it’s always been in my mind that the day this ties.

This development will be locat- place opens up, first thing we’re ed along Georgia Avenue between going to experience is a lot of Aspen and Fern streets NW, and hesitancy — ‘Do I dare go there?’

“And then hopefully everyone along Aspen from Georgia to 16th Street. The rear of the Walter Reed will feel welcome to come,” Torti campus, around the corner of 16th continued, “to experience this and Alaska Avenue NW, will myriad of parks and also this cenbecome a foreign missions com- terpiece that has the retail draw for plex managed by the U.S. State the neighborhood and neighborDepartment. The D.C. project hoods beyond. So the notion of includes a mix of new construc- inviting pedestrians, bicyclists and tion and adaptive reuse of the automobiles into this place is campus’s existing historic build- going to be very magic when it becomes public rather than an ings.

Last month, the D.C. Historic institution.”

A key milestone toward that Preservation Review Board focused on the former — a pro- goal is expected this year, with the posed seven-story mixed-use planned demolition of the 1970s building that would be bordered hospital and some infrastructure by 12th, 13th, Dahlia and Elder work that will eventually support streets NW. This building would the new Parks at Walter Reed be part of the campus’s planned community. And although the His“town center,” with dense residen- toric Preservation Review Board

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With many Walter Reed developments remaining more than a decade away, a Hines representative said at the Aug. 3 preservation board hearing that the develop-

ment team is prioritizing the projects in the northeastern section of the campus that comprises the “town center” area.

“We are trying to create a front to the site facing Georgia Avenue rather than starting deeper in the site and bringing it toward Georgia Avenue,” a Hines representative said at the hearing. “We want to create the place first with the plaza, the retail and the surround-

ing buildings that compose the town center, and then move deeper into the site as it develops.”

Torti said the town center will represent a major change for the broader community surrounding the Walter Reed campus.

“This will be a magnet,” he said. “It’s got to be. That neighborhood really has no existing competing energy center like this one will be.”

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D.C. market shows signs of stabilizing after years of leaps and bounds

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fter years of surging housing costs, relief may be in sight for District homebuyers. Realtors are seeing signs of stabilizing prices in 2017 so far, due in part to a growing supply of new development in pockets of the city.

Last month, the median price for single-family houses, town

houses and condos in the District was $545,000, down 5.3 percent from August 2016, which had seen a record-high median of $575,250. However, sales volume has grown, with 6,259 cumulative sales recorded this year to date — 8.3 percent more than the number sold through August of last year.

In general, according to local Realtors, the District housing market has seen peaks and troughs but appears to be leveling

out.

“It’s starting to maybe go back to some sanity,” Lindsay Dreyer, chief operating officer and broker at City Chic Real Estate, said in an interview. “The market had been so frenzied.”

Dreyer pointed to developments in the city’s Southeast quadrant as a source of the city’s growing housing supply. Anacostia, for example, is abounding with commercial and residential

developments — a new Busboys and Poets restaurant set to open next year; several mixed-use developments; and a possible Walgreens. Anacostia sits on the lower end of the price scale, with a median home costing $310,000 according to Zillow. However, its market is appreciating at a faster rate than most D.C. neighborhoods, with prices rising by 6.8 percent this year and projected by Zillow to increase by 1.5 percent

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ost builders of prefabricated homes don’t like to highlight the way their houses were constructed, given that it’s widely seen as the cheap alternative to creating a home on-site.

But a new local company, the Dupont Circle-based Prefab Partners firm, hopes to turn that perception on its head — and to revolutionize the home-building industry.

Prefab Partners broke ground this summer on its first project: a pair of side-by-side fivebedroom homes on Foxhall Road NW — dubbed “Farmhouse Modern” — which it hopes to complete by the end of the year. The structure of the homes is being constructed in a factory, with built-in plumbing, wiring and insulation, and pieces will soon be transported to the site for a one-week assembly process.

The factory utilizes a heavily automated “aerospace robotic panelization” process, and components are sealed to protect them from the elements until they’re assembled.

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in 2018.

While Compass real estate broker Keene Taylor Jr. was hesitant to jump to any conclusions, he did say that the market appears to be stabilizing.

“We haven’t run out of rope, but the rope is starting to tighten a bit,” Taylor told The Current.

“It’s been going up for so long … more than people’s salaries have gone up over that period of time.”

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Prefab Partners is preparing to assemble its two $1,995,000 homes on Foxhall Road NW using prefabricated components. pany’s approach ensures a higher standard of quality than homes constructed on-site.

Co-founder John Thompson said in an interview that he has developed many homes in D.C., which he said gave him a clear view of the various issues — from bad weather to errors in workmanship — that can affect a site-built home.

In Prefab Partners’ homes, meanwhile, “every nail is guaranteed to be in exactly the same spot that it needs to be,” Thompson said.

“We can really curate truly custom homes every single time and know we’re getting a predictable result every single time,” he said. “The consumer, the end user, really has never been given the opportunity to look at something that is this quality and consistent.”

Thompson had bought the old homes at 1516 and 1522 Foxhall Road NW a couple of years ago with plans to raze and replace them with conventional new construction — “never imagining the technology at that point,” he said. Since then, he’s teamed up with entrepreneur Steve Salis to form Prefab Partners and elected to pilot its process at the Foxhall properties.

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The home features almost 7,000 square feet of bright, open living space on four levels and includes six bedrooms, six-and-ahalf baths and six fireplaces (one outside). There is a two-car garage off the brick driveway and a beautifully landscaped rear garden and patio that recall a Mediterranean villa. It’s on the market for $3,950,000.

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Redlining exhibit links past and present History of racial bias in housing explored

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n the District and numerous other U.S. cities, decades of racial inequality have been linked to housing-related discrimination — from rules that explicitly blocked certain races from buying or renting a given property, to mortgage lending policies that more subtly accomplished the same end.

Now, organizers of a traveling exhibit say they want to start the conversations that will remedy the effects of these practices for future generations.

“Undesign the Redline,” a free exhibit highlighting the history and effects of “redlining” in D.C., will be at the Pepco Edison Place Gallery through Sept. 30. Redlining refers to a series of urban housing practices that emerged from government policy in the 1930s that effectively blocked African-Americans and other minorities from moving into cer-

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“Undesign the Redline” is an exhibit that reveals the District’s history of racially discriminatory redlining. Versions of the traveling exhibit have visited other cities. tain neighborhoods for fear that their presence would devalue the area.

The interactive exhibit invites visitors to add their personal stories to the timelines, maps and display boards lining the gallery’s walls. This is the 13th iteration of the exhibit, which curator April De Simone has taken to different cities since its launch in 2015.

The documents on display show how redlining and other discriminatory practices contributed to segregation by race and class in D.C. neighborhoods, as well as in New York City and communities in Maryland. Through the use of

primary sources like maps and government documents, the exhibit shows how the consequences of redlining still affect today’s communities.

De Simone said the goal of the exhibit is to inform people of all ages, races and backgrounds about the destructive impacts of redlining, and to prompt them to speak productively about how to design solutions with local government and organizations.

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“If people have one frame of thinking because they’ve never been taught this information, it’s hard to interact with each other,” she said. “If we can have this information out there and have conversations to really change and pivot what we thought we knew, how great would that be?”

Enterprise Community Partners, a nonprofit organization that provides housing opportunities for low-income families, helped underwrite the costs of the exhibit and has hosted it at its offices in other cities.

David Bowers, Enterprise’s vice president and Mid-Atlantic market leader, said today’s issues of inequality, discrimination and gentrification are consequences of redlining. Because certain people — including his own parents — were prevented from living in some D.C. neighborhoods when they moved to the area, their families continue to have lesser access to resources, even 50 years later.

“People have to take ownership and personal responsibility, but when we understand some of the complexities, you understand that it’s not that simple,” said Bowers. “Sometimes, people may have been doing all the right things and still, structurally, were in a situation where they just weren’t going to ‘win.’”

Bowers said that even with heightened racial and political tensions in the country, he hopes visitors to the exhibit will feel inspired, not discouraged, about joining the fight for justice.

“This is not the time to feel like, ‘Woe is me, woe is us, we can’t do anything,’” Bowers said.

“People throughout the history of this country, oftentimes against overwhelming odds, were fighting back in all kinds of ways.

People need to feel a sense of

empowerment.”

The exhibit also examines current-day responses to injustice, like the Occupy Wall Street and Black Lives Matter movements.

Bernard Demczuk, lecturer on D.C.’s black history and culture and official historian at Ben’s Chili Bowl, was the keynote speaker at the exhibit’s opening reception. Demczuk discussed the history of redlining in D.C., and argued that its effects should be remedied through reparations to underprivileged communities.

“Everybody should go to this exhibit to learn about how the United States of America, through official government policy, created ghettos, and then created the opportunity for crime, drugs, violence, guns and AIDS to enter those neighborhoods,” Demczuk said. “Redlining is a major, major insult and a major criminal activity onto the American people that was sanctioned by the federal government.”

Demczuk said he hopes the gallery’s proximity to the center of politics means lawmakers will come by for the “excellent crash course” about the history of issues that still haunt their constituents’ communities.

“Congress should come see the exhibit,” Demczuk said. “I think 99 percent of the members of Congress have no idea what redlining is — that’s how ignorant our leaders are about American history.”

De Simone, the exhibit’s curator, co-founded the New Yorkbased studio Designing the WE in 2015 to imagine solutions to architectural, economic and structural problems in underserved communities. She called “Undesign the Redline” the group’s “manifesto in action” and highlighted the exhibit’s interactivity.

“This is really at the core of our work and what we’re doing,” De Simone said. “It becomes a living archive so that developers, politicians and other agencies and people have a place to plug into with data and material. ... They’re plugging into the community’s input on an ongoing basis.”

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Affordable housing program sees increased production Inclusionary Zoning grows after slow implementation

By ZOE MORGAN Current Correspondent

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fter struggling for years to get off the ground, a D.C. program to guarantee affordable housing in new developments is seeing a blossoming in the production of units reserved for lower-income residents, according to a recent city report.

Under Inclusionary Zoning, or IZ, developers of most multifamily buildings must set aside units for households earning significantly less than the median family income. And by offering additional IZ units, they can also build at a greater density than would otherwise be allowed.

In fiscal year 2016, developers built 191 IZ units, as compared with 124 in 2015 and just 34 in 2014. Allison Ladd, deputy director of the D.C. Department of Housing and Community Development, attributes the program’s expansion to the booming real estate market.

“We’ve seen an uptick in real estate development in the city, so that in turn also creates more units that are available to the IZ program,” Ladd told The Current. “So we really follow the market’s condition.”

Cheryl Cort, policy director for the Coalition for Smarter Growth, which has advocated for inclusionary zoning, agreed that a growing real estate market has helped to grow the program. So did Lynn

Hackney, president of the D.C. Building Industry Association, a group that represents developers.

Another reason more IZ units are being produced now is that there is a shrinking backlog of projects that were approved before inclusionary zoning rules took effect, Cort said. The program was established in 2006 but wasn’t implemented until 2009. During the interim, developments weren’t required to include IZ units in their proposed buildings.

After the financial crisis in 2008, a number of these projects were suspended, only to be restarted again when the market later rebounded. This meant that even after the program’s implementation in 2009, there were still projects with an IZ exception “grandfathered in,” which slowed the growth of the program, Cort said.

“Now we really have a strong baseline to start tracking IZ as a program that is really ramping up and delivering a good number of affordable units every year,” she said.

Residential developments of 10 or more units are required to set aside 8 to 10 percent of their floor area for IZ units. Certain areas of the city are exempt from the program, as are projects that are already being created for affordable housing.

Officials say inclusionary zoning is producing units across the city, just as was originally envisioned.

“Our mayor really is one who wants to ensure that people who live here — whether it’s five generations or five minutes — have affordable housing options, and we want to give them choice,” said Ladd.

“And so IZ is just another tool in our toolbox that we’re able to use to help give families choice of neighborhood.”

The program also has income level requirements for the various units. Originally, the IZ units in low-density zones were created for a mix of households earning below 50 percent and 80 percent of median family income, or MFI (a term now being used by the city as more descriptive than area median income). In high density zones, all units were created for 80 percent MFI households.

However, the Zoning Commission recently approved changes that will reserve more units for families in the greatest economic need. Under the new rules, rental units will be created for 60 percent MFI households, while for-sale units will be set aside for the 80 percent group. A public comment period on related regulations runs through Sept. 30.

As before, it will take years for units to become available under the new standards, as projects already in the pipeline will continue following the previous rule.

Inclusionary Zoning is one of a number of affordable housing programs that the District oversees. Other programs include rent payment assistance, public housing, emergency housing, home purchase assistance and foreclosure prevention.

Anyone interested in receiving an IZ unit must take an orientation class from an approved community organization, and complete an online registration form. For more information about the program, visit tinyurl.com/IZ-process.

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The District’s Inclusionary Zoning program is producing more affordable units in the latest projects coming on line amid the current construction flurry.

proposed, many developers and other critics worried that strict affordable housing requirements would make it difficult to profitably construct new housing in the District. Hackney of the building industry association said that after the rules went into effect, the city initially struggled to provide qualified applicants to buy or rent the units that were being constructed.

However, the procedure is now much smoother, she said. Originally, it took six months on average to get an IZ unit filled, but the average has dropped to 60 days, Hackney said. At the beginning, the lottery system for filling units was unclear, as was the process of marketing the units, but she said both systems have “exponentially improved” in recent years — “100 percent, it has improved across the board.”

“Now, are there certain aspects of it that have been tweaked that are not exactly what the developers want? Absolutely,” she said. “But overall, the program definitely improved.”

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Walkability seen as central to D.C.’s success Urban studies expert hails car-free viability

the Brookings Institution in Dupont Circle, as well as the abundance of local commercial activity. Leinberger recently sold his car because he so rarely used

By GRACE BIRD it, logging only 29,000 miles durCurrent Staff Writer ing his 12 years in the city. “In many ways, D.C. is the model he District’s compact size region,” he said. means that many leafy resWalkability isn’t a new conidential pockets sit a mere cept. Similar to the organic food stone’s throw from thriving commovement, society is simply mercial areas. Unlike in many returning to old habits. Georgesprawling areas across the U.S., town, the District’s oldest neighmany District borhood, is a residents can case in point walk to gro— shops and cery stores, community restaurants and spaces operatpublic transing steps from portation serresidential vice. streets.

To George The area’s Washington walkability has University a “several-hunurban analysis dred-year legaprofessor cy,” according Christopher to Georgetown Leinberger, Business D.C.’s walkImprovement ability is the Christopher Leinberger District transsecret to its portation direcgrowth. tor Will Handsfield. “One of the Leinberger moved to the Disgreat benefits of Georgetown is trict 12 years ago specifically for that it never lost it. It’s always its walkability, he told The Curbeen a great walkable communirent. He chose Massachusetts ty,” he said.

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Handsfield conceded can sometimes come at the expense of cars. Along K Street/Water Street NW in particular, his team is working with the D.C. Department of Transportation to reduce crosswalk widths from 50 feet to between 20 and 30 feet.

Georgetown advisory neighborhood commissioner Joe Gibbons relocated to the neighborhood from the suburbs of Chicago when he and his wife became empty-nesters. He said that while he appreciated the large backyard that the Chicago suburbs afforded him, he enjoys walking to his appointments and various errands, both for the health and social benefits.

“In the suburbs, it’s a pretty far hike,” Gibbons said. In Georgetown, “there’s nothing you can’t walk to.”

There’s a similar appeal in Adams Morgan, where leafy streets lined with colorful row houses are only steps from 18th Street NW, its main drag. For many residents, cars are virtually obsolete, Brian Barrie of the neighborhood’s business improvement district said. He moved to Adams Morgan about a decade ago, and no longer owns a car himself.

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D.C.’s walkability has become a major asset to the burgeoning city, with the flourishing 14th Street NW corridor a prime example.

2012 streetscape project widened 18th Street’s sidewalks at the expense of parking, and increased foot traffic in the flourishing commercial district, he said.

After World War II, the rise of the car caused cities to spread, and residents began to trade walkable convenience for square footage. “The 1950s urban dweller was promised a little piece of the country where you can live and raise your kids; that was the overt message,” Leinberger said.

But in his view, what really propelled residents to disperse, and cities to spread, was an effort to avoid urban black populations.

“The underlying message was racism. People wanted to move away from ‘them,’” he said.

In Leinberger’s view, walkability is hampered by several obstacles, including stringent

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zoning laws seen in the United States. “We have a shortage of urban land because we’ve made it difficult to build [dense apartment buildings],” Leinberger said.

However, he said he’s observed neighborhood opposition sometimes subside as residents begin to appreciate the ability to walk to local restaurants and shops. Other local issues include a lack of investment in public transportation and the District’s bicycle system, which he hopes can be tackled by additional funding.

Preserving and enhancing walkability has numerous benefits, Leinberger said. In his view, walkable neighborhoods are more diverse, entertaining and environmentally friendly. “There is definitely a pent-up demand for walkable urbanism,” Leinberger said.

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oward the end of his life, architect and product designer Michael Graves turned his attention to accessibility. Partially paralyzed as a result of Guillain-Barré syndrome, he brought his personal experience and considerable aesthetic to reimagining hospitals, schools, resi-

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dential communities and medical devices. Expanding on the theme of “form follows function,” he believed that good design was critical to supporting recovery and healing.

While not specifically inspired

by Graves, the crisp black and white brick colonial at 3540 Van Ness St. NW has clearly taken his lessons to heart. Every room is wheelchair-accessible; grab bars are stylishly integrated; and hallways and entrances are open, wide and inviting. It is a house that works not in spite of its accessibility elements — but because of them.

Originally built in 1932, the home was expanded in 1999. It now offers 6,860 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space on four levels and includes six bedrooms, six-and-a-half baths, a sauna, two balconies, three laundry rooms and a woodpaneled elevator that serves all the levels. There is also a lovely back patio with a fountain and koi pond as well as a two-car detached garage. It is on the market for $2,070,000.

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Located midway between the Wisconsin Avenue and Connecticut Avenue retail corridors, this six-bedroom North Cleveland Park house is priced at $2,070,000.

A gently curving and smooth flagstone path leads to a covered porch with columns. Inside, a gallery-like foyer goes straight back to the family room with a view of the rear garden. Easy-to-navigate oak flooring runs throughout, and broad Tudor archways grace many of the rooms.

To the right of the entry is the living room, which features a wood-burning fireplace with a classic white wood mantel, black brick surround and marble hearth.

To the left of the entry is an open, airy dining room that leads to the butler’s pantry and kitchen, both of which have light wood cabinets and Corian counters. Pantry appliances include a stainless KitchenAid dishwasher, compactor and a cream wall oven.

In the updated eat-in kitchen, there is a wall of windows fronted by display shelves and cabinets. It is also furnished with a KitchenAid white wall oven, stainless

dishwasher and French door refrigerator/freezer and a white GE microwave. A lower-than-usual stainless six-burner gas range with a stainless counter and backsplash allows easy wheelchair access.

The kitchen opens into the family room, which is anchored by a wall of exposed brick panels and oversized windows that overlook the garden, lushly planted with black-eyed Susans, ornamental grasses, a Japanese maple, a 300-year-old American Basswood and water lilies.

Off the family room is a halfbath with a tile floor and wide entry.

Up on the second level, there are four bedrooms, each with its own bath (one jack-and-jill,

another with a wheelchair-accessible sink and roll-in shower) and deep closets. There is a screened porch or lanai off the landing, which also opens via sliding doors into the owner’s suite.

The master bedroom also has its own private balcony, a large bathroom with standalone clawfoot tub and a large walk-in closet with custom dark wood cabinetry.

Also on this floor is a wall of built-in floor-to-ceiling closets and a laundry room with an Electrolux washer and dryer.

The third level offers another master bedroom with vaulted ceiling and balcony; large ensuite bathroom with soaking tub, skylight and large walk-in closet/ dressing room; an office and sitting area; and a sauna.

The lowest level of the home provides walk-out access to the rear garden through the rec room, and also includes an in-law or au pair suite (bedroom, living room, kitchen and full bath); another large laundry room with Whirlpool Duet washer and dryer; and a walk-in closet.

Located on a quiet stretch of Van Ness Street NW in North Cleveland Park, the house is equally close to the shops, restaurants and transportation options of Connecticut and Wisconsin avenues and has a walkability score of 74.

The colonial at 3540 Van Ness St. NW with six bedrooms, sixand-a-half baths and a host of accessible features is listed for $2,070,000 with TTR Sotheby’s International Realty. For more information, contact Anne-Marie Finnell at 202-329-7117 or afinnell@ttrsir.com. For a video tour, visit bit.ly/2eOqLFH.

After firsthand experience as buyer, Realtor offers advice on flipped homes

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hen local real estate agent Jordan Aquino bought himself a house two years ago, he chose a historic home that had been freshly renovated by a “flipper” — a developer who purchased the property to upgrade and quickly resell it.

But as Aquino learned from his own purchase, buyers of a flipped home should take additional precautions to ensure the property is in good condition and up to code.

According to Aquino, after purchasing his house in the Trinidad neighborhood, he discovered a number of problems that the developer hadn’t disclosed. There was damage to the drywall that had previously been covered by a mirror, and exterior brick that was chipped and had been patched with plaster. Not only that, but the electric meter hadn’t been separated when what had been a single-family house was converted into a duplex.

“Maybe I just got to be the unlucky one,” Aquino told The Current. “But I’m sure I’m not the only one.”

Since his experience purchasing the home, Aquino, who works as a sales man-

ager at McWilliams Ballard’s condo sales division, has developed a set of guidelines and advice that he gives clients looking to purchase flipped properties. Anyone buying a flip should hire a reputable home inspector to examine the property, he said. Many real estate agents have a home inspector that they use regularly, but in lieu of that Aquino advises prospective buyers to consult sites like Angie’s List, look at the inspector’s social media presence and solicit referrals from friends.

Although Aquino did hire an inspector when pur- Jordan Aquino chasing his home, the inspection was completed quickly. In particular, Aquino said it should be a red flag if the inspector says that nothing is wrong with the property. Looking back, Aquino said, he ought to have done more research.

Real estate agent Valerie Grange, also at McWilliams Ballard, recommends working with an experienced Realtor who has knowledge of the potential problems that can occur both pre- and post-settlement.

“The Realtor I think is at the top of the list, so that you can navigate properly

through the process,” Grange said.

Both Aquino and Grange also recommended researching the track record of the developer who did the flip. In Aquino’s case, there was no sign of the developer as he prepared to purchase the home; he interacted with the listing agent instead.

Since the purchase, Aquino has tried to contact the developer, but has been unable to get a response.

Grange told The Current that home flippers sometimes cut corners with the plumbing and electrical systems, and suggests researching who did the actual construction. Buyers should also pay attention to the condition of the foundation and the roof, she said. If the property was converted from a singlefamily home to one with multiple units, the buyer should confirm that the proper permits were obtained and check whether the structure complies with zoning requirements, Grange advised.

In addition to the major components of the home like the foundation, Aquino also recommends paying attention to the smaller details, like checking the soundproofing

on windows and whether light switches are aligned with the outlet covers.

When considering a flipped house, Aquino and Grange both highlight the importance of checking to see if the seller is offering a warranty. Aquino recommended purchasing an extended home warranty if one is available. D.C. law provides for a two-year structural warranty, which covers some external parts of the house, Aquino said.

Corners are most often cut by house flippers who lack financing or did not properly budget for the project, Grange said. In her personal experience, these problems are most common among less experienced or small-scale developers.

Despite the problems with the property, Aquino continues to live in the flipped house he bought and plans to stay for the foreseeable future. He has had to make a number or repairs and modifications since moving in, but likes the neighborhood and intends to stay in the house.

“I think I am 150 percent more aware of exactly what I’ve experienced,” Aquino said. “There’s a lot more questions I do as an agent in terms of representing my clients to make sure that there aren’t any gray areas, there aren’t any missed opportunities in terms of finding any flaws.”

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Group breaks ground on long-awaited Columbia Road project

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fter six years and a number of hurdles, affordable housing nonprofit Jubilee in July kicked off a $42 million renovation of the Maycroft apartment building in Adams Morgan, with 64 units and ground-floor commercial space slated to open in fall 2018. Residents of the Maycroft, located at 1640 Columbia Road NW, have been temporarily relocated to housing nearby.

When the Maycroft was

lee’s general policy, Mellett said, no more than 30 percent of residents’ income will go toward rent.

Meanwhile, local nonprofit Martha’s Table is slated to open a satellite base on the ground floor of the Maycroft that will house three of its community services -an early childhood education program; McKenna’s Wagon (a mobile food truck that feeds the homeless at three downtown D.C. locations); and a market where families can shop for healthy food at no cost.

acquired by Jubilee in 2011, it was clear the 100-year-old building “just needed to be gutted,” the nonprofit’s Martin Mellett said in an interview. Structural problems included a broken elevator and lead-ridden walls, Mellett said.

The 64 apartments will accommodate different levels of need.

According to Mellett, 41 units will house families at or below 30 percent of the area median income, and 15 units have been set aside for formerly homeless families. In accordance with Jubi-

The Maycroft project has been confronted with its fair share of challenges. It took six years for Jubilee to cobble together adequate funding in private donations and government subsidies, which Mellet said is a long and competitive process. “There’s just not enough to go around,” he said of the subsidies.

To ensure that the project moved forward, Ward 1 Council member Brianne Nadeau introduced emergency legislation in April 2015 to exempt Jubilee from a facet of the Tenant Oppor-

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The Maycroft apartments are slated to reopen in fall 2018.

tunity to Purchase Act. “It’s unfortunately a project that’s had a lot of trouble over the years,” she said. “But it’s the perseverance of Jubilee and really the tenants that are finally going to make this happen.”

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For first-time buyers, though, news remains steadfastly bleak. Taylor confirmed that breaking into the market is still a daunting task.

“D.C. continues to be on-trend … to becoming a financially gated community,” Taylor said. “In other words, if you don’t have a certain significant amount of financial resources, you’re not going to be able to buy or live in D.C., because it’s just so prohibitively expensive.”

While the District has nearly 700,000 residents occupying about 68 square miles of land, its collection of residential nooks are thriving with close-knit communities who gather for street parties and to debate

at public meetings.

Kishan Putta and Divya Swamy opted for Burleith for this reason. Putta and Swamy lived in Dupont Circle for some years, but relocated to the quieter community just north of Georgetown where they said neighbors knew one another’s names.

Since moving in last November, Putta has jumped headfirst into community groups and projects. An advisory neighborhood commissioner in his old Dupont community and a 2014 at-large D.C. Council candidate, Putta was nominated to join the board of the Burleith Citizens Association and is currently embroiled in efforts to improve the area’s public transportation options.

However, Burleith — with generally

well-regarded public schools and scores of nearby amenities, restaurants and parks — is notoriously expensive, sitting firmly out the grasp for most buyers. Its median house price hovers at $1 million, and has risen steadily year after year.

As residents sought more affordable locales, many moved to Ward 4’s Petworth.

After buying her first home there four years ago, Keller Williams Capital Properties agent Amber Harris said she was delighted to find a close-knit community reminiscent of her small-town Oklahoma upbringing, a budding culinary scene on Upshur Street NW and an abundance of nearby retail options.

Still, Petworth isn’t exactly cheap. Its median home price currently hovers at

$560,000, according to Zillow. However, Petworth’s market has slowed — it’s projected to increase by 0.9 percent in the next year, compared to a 3.6 percent gain over the past 12 months.

Harris, who had lived in Silver Spring, Md., for a decade after graduating from Georgetown University, wanted to purchase her first home somewhere in the District. And Petworth’s more accessible prices, coupled with its walkability, convenience and availability of spacious homes, sparked her interest.

“I kind of lucked out,” Harris said in an interview, adding that neighbors know one another, say hello, and even host street parties and gatherings. “It feels like where I’m supposed to be.”

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4200 River Road NW | AU Park Contract after the 1st Open House!

List Price: $1,050,000

NEW LISTING!

Beautiful renovation and expansion of 1918 Farmhouse. Inviting front porch, grand foyer, chef’s TS white kitchen open to FR. 5BRs, 4.5BAs. Stunning limestone master bath. Rear patio & fenced yard.

Move in ready in the heart of AU! Private corner lot, generous living room with wood-burning fireplace, dining room, TS renovated kitchen w adjacent family room. 5BRs, 3.5BAs. Rear patio & fenced yard.

6152 31st Street NW $1,450,000

4543 Alton Place NW $1,385,000

NEW PRICE!

3929 Morrison Street NW | Chevy Chase 1917 stunner on sought-after block steps to Livingston Park, Metro, Shopping, and restaurants $1,549,000 SOLD!

3239 Military Road NW | Chevy Chase List Price: $785,000 Sold Price: $825,000

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NEW PRICE!

UNDER CONTRACT!

4750 41st Street NW #401 | Tenley 1275 square feet of City Chic at Tenley Hill.

Open living/dining areas with gas fireplace, walls of glass. $875,000 COMING SOON!

4207 38th Street NW | N Cleveland Park Renovated semi-detached Tudor style cottage. 4BRs, 3FBS. Garage. Metro! $1,075,000

3009 Daniel Lane NW | Hawthorne 2 offers!

List Price: $909,000 COMING SOON!

5539 30th Place NW | Chevy Chase High ceilings, wonderful light & back staircase in this 1927 home. 3BRs, 2.5BAs. $850,000

#1 Agent Company-Wide #1 Agent in Chevy Chase Top .5% of all Agents nationwide Office: 202-966-1400 Kimberly.Cestari@LongandFoster.com

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NEW LISTING!

3205 Rittenhouse Street NW | Chevy Chase 3 blocks to Lafayette, 5 blocks to the Ave! 3BRs, 3.5BAs on 4 levels. Det garage & fenced yard. $899,000 UNDER CONTRACT!

4200 River Road NW | AU Park Contract after the 1st Open House!

List Price: $1,050,000

NEW LISTING!

Beautiful renovation and expansion of 1918 Farmhouse. Inviting front porch, grand foyer, chef’s TS white kitchen open to FR. 5BRs, 4.5BAs. Stunning limestone master bath. Rear patio & fenced yard.

Move in ready in the heart of AU! Private corner lot, generous living room with wood-burning fireplace, dining room, TS renovated kitchen w adjacent family room. 5BRs, 3.5BAs. Rear patio & fenced yard.

6152 31st Street NW $1,450,000

4543 Alton Place NW $1,385,000

NEW PRICE!

3929 Morrison Street NW | Chevy Chase 1917 stunner on sought-after block steps to Livingston Park, Metro, Shopping, and restaurants $1,549,000 SOLD!

3239 Military Road NW | Chevy Chase List Price: $785,000 Sold Price: $825,000

A l l Yo u r R e a l E s t a t e N e e d s !

NEW PRICE!

UNDER CONTRACT!

4750 41st Street NW #401 | Tenley 1275 square feet of City Chic at Tenley Hill.

Open living/dining areas with gas fireplace, walls of glass. $875,000 COMING SOON!

4207 38th Street NW | N Cleveland Park Renovated semi-detached Tudor style cottage. 4BRs, 3FBS. Garage. Metro! $1,075,000

3009 Daniel Lane NW | Hawthorne 2 offers!

List Price: $909,000 COMING SOON!

5539 30th Place NW | Chevy Chase High ceilings, wonderful light & back staircase in this 1927 home. 3BRs, 2.5BAs. $850,000

#1 Agent Company-Wide #1 Agent in Chevy Chase Top .5% of all Agents nationwide Office: 202-966-1400 Kimberly.Cestari@LongandFoster.com

RE-12 Wednesday , s,eptember 20,20, 2017 RE-12 Wednesday September 2017 These sales are among those recorded in Northwest assessment neighborhoods from Aug. 1 through Sept. 8 by the D.C. Office of Tax and Revenue and listed on its Real Property Sales Database.

SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES

■ 3903 Albemarle St. in Chevy Chase.

Sold to Nils Nichols for $1,525,000.

■ 5009 Albemarle St. in American University Park. Sold to John C. Atkins for $1,095,000.

■ 330 Allison St. in Petworth. Sold to Melissa Salamnowitz for $736,000.

■ 4816 Alton Place in American University Park. Sold to Jorge Perez for $925,000.

■ 1220 Banks Place in Georgetown.

Sold to Fayavar Hayati for $1,035,000.

■ 4436 Burlington Place in American University Park. Sold to Matthew J. Triner for $905,000.

■ 3011 Cambridge Place in Georgetown. Sold to Christa Annett for $1,797,000.

■ 2230 Cathedral Ave. in Garfield.

Sold to William H. Fish III Trustee for $1,665,000.

■ 5400 Cathedral Ave. in Palisades.

Sold to Hanlon Design Build Group Inc. for $1,100,000.

■ 2950 Chain Bridge Road in Kent.

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■ 2801 Chesapeake St. in Forest Hills. Sold to Niels J. Martens for $2,375,000.

■ 2735 Connecticut Ave. in Garfield.

Sold to Inmobiliaria LLC for $1,200,000.

■ 801 Crittenden St. in Petworth. Sold to Raz Development LLC for $649,000.

■ 1212 Decatur St. in 16th Street Heights. Sold to Mustafa Zia for $919,000.

■ 4450 Deerfield Road in Berkley.

Sold to David H. Song for $3,450,000.

■ 922 Delafield Place in Petworth.

Sold to Jean-Michel D. Humbert for $521,000.

■ 925 Delafield Place in Petworth.

Sold to 5116 PSRV LLC for $323,000.

■ 2707 Dumbarton St. in Georgetown.

Sold to North West Properties 2017 LLC for $1,575,000.

■ 3104 Dumbarton St. in Georgetown.

Sold to AG5 Homes LLC for $4,700,000.

■ 3214 Ellicott St. in Forest Hills. Sold to Frances C. Wilburn for $1,097,250.

■ 921 Farragut St. in Petworth. Sold to Joseph Herrera for $740,000.

■ 814 Fern Place in Brightwood. Sold to Marion D. Marshall for $850,000.

■ 4100 Fessenden St. in Chevy Chase.

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■ 3816 Cathedral Ave. in Observatory

Circle. Sold to John Rogers for $1,955,000.

Sold to Christopher M. Bono for $835,000.

■ 811 Floral Place in Brightwood. Sold to Douglas Dalier for $446,000.

■ 2203 Foxboro Place in Berkley. Sold to 2203 Foxboro Place LLC for $1,720,875.

■ 63 Gallatin St. in Petworth. Sold to Franklyn G. Musgrave for $562,550.

■ 2922 Glover Drive in Wesley Heights. Sold to Sarah G. Rapawy for $3,500,000.

■ 4620 Greene Place in Palisades.

Sold to Kathleen Duggan for $766,000.

■ 910 Hamilton St. in Petworth. Sold to Ethan Properties LLC for $290,000.

■ 4332 Hawthorne St. in Wesley Heights. Sold to Simon M. Cohen for $264,795.

■ 3929 Highwood Court in Burleith.

Sold to Norberto Grzywacz for $1,580,000.

■ 2335 Huidekoper Place in Glover Park. Sold to Robert A. Nanz for $824,000.

■ 731 Jefferson St. in Petworth. Sold to Yolonda D. Brown for $501,966.

■ 3711 Jenifer St. in Chevy Chase.

Sold to Jan Ottenhoff for $786,000.

■ 1630 Juniper St. in Colonial Village.

Sold to Juniper Rosing LLC for $1,380,000.

■ 1330 Kalmia Road in Shepherd Park. Sold to Debbie Gelernter for $720,000.

■ 3736 Kanawha St. in Chevy Chase.

Sold to Alanna McKee for $1,075,000.

■ 4675 Kenmore Drive in Berkley.

Sold to Joshua A. Kramer for $2,195,000.

■ 2020 Klingle Road in Mount Pleasant. Sold to Nicholas A. Brown for $765,000.

■ 3039 Legation St. in Chevy Chase.

Sold to Thomas Real Estate Investments Group LLC for $650,000.

■ 426 Longfellow St. in Petworth. Sold to David M. Dailey II for $583,000.

■ 4829 Loughboro Road in Spring Valley. Sold to Kathleen Mary Revocable Trust for $1,600,000.

■ 5025 Lowell St. in Kent. Sold to Christopher C. Sower for $3,975,000.

■ 3400 Macomb St. in Cleveland Park.

Sold to John H. Davis for $1,835,000.

■ 5321 Macomb St. in Palisades. Sold to Hanlon Design Build Group Inc. for $907,000.

■ 832 Madison St. in Petworth. Sold to William Fish for $439,100.

■ 1526 Marion St. in Old City II. Sold to Maura McCarthy for $750,000.

■ 3304 McKinley St. in Chevy Chase.

Sold to Michael A. Khoo for $900,000.

■ 3835 Military Road in Chevy Chase.

Sold to Alexander Tatsis for $970,000.

■ 5050 Millwood Lane in Kent. Sold to Brian K. Shure for $5,200,000.

■ 1351 Montague St. in 16th Street Heights. Sold to James B. Abadian for $710,000.

■ 3926 Morrison St. in Chevy Chase.

Sold to Evan R. Goldstein for $1,099,000.

■ 5706 Nevada Ave. in Chevy Chase.

Sold to 5706 Nevada Ave. NW LLC for $750,000.

■ 4415 New Hampshire Ave. in Petworth. Sold to Peta G. Black for $550,000.

■ 5211 New Hampshire Ave. in Petworth. Sold to Timothy Robinson for $665,000.

■ 609 Nicholson St. in Brightwood.

Sold to Boulevard LLC for $565,000.

■ 2935 Northampton St. in Chevy Chase. Sold to Kwabena Akowuah for $960,000.

■ 3765 Northampton St. in Chevy Chase. Sold to Toni D. Hennike for $1,787,500.

■ 3129 O St. in Georgetown. Sold to Terrance S. Amling for $1,988,500.

■ 3259 O St. in Georgetown. Sold to Arin Booth for $967,500.

■ 3414 O St. in Georgetown. Sold to Emmanuelle F. Mattei for $1,175,000.

■ 3424 O St. in Georgetown. Sold to Edward H. Graham for $905,000.

■ 3039 Oliver St. in Chevy Chase. Sold to Jay S. Marks for $1,130,000.

■ 6310 Oregon Ave. in Chevy Chase.

Sold to Robert L. Abbott Jr for $995,000.

■ 5063 Overlook Road in Spring Valley. Sold to Mary Van Schuyler-Raiser for $3,770,000.

■ 2445 P St. in Georgetown. Sold to Smith R. Brittingham IV for $2,100,000.

■ 2455 P St. in Georgetown. Sold to Seth M. Messner for $2,445,000.

■ 1729 Park Road in Mount Pleasant.

Sold to Felix Vardy for $1,565,000.

■ 3615 Patterson St. in Chevy Chase.

Sold to Elana Suttenberg for $925,000.

■ 3415 Porter St. in Cleveland Park.

Sold to Etienne B. Yehoue for $956,750.

■ 1675 Primrose Road in Colonial Village. Sold to Todd A. Lee for $915,000.

■ 3552 Quebec St. in Cleveland Park.

Sold to Valeria Fichera for $1,065,000.

■ 3336 Quesada St. in Chevy Chase.

Sold to 3336 Quesada LLC for $1,050,000.

■ 3241 R St. in Georgetown. Sold to 3241 R. Street NW for $4,000,000.

■ 5023 Reno Road in Chevy Chase.

Sold to Jeffrey Spector for $1,400,000.

■ 3111 Rittenhouse St. in Chevy Chase. Sold to Benjamin B. Correa for $1,200,000.

■ 1415 Roxanna Road in Shepherd Park. Sold to Rachel L. Snyder for $845,000.

■ 1602 Roxanna Road in Colonial Village. Sold to Adam N. Muffett for $730,000.

■ 2121 S St. in Kalorama. Sold to Karl Hirschhorn for $2,900,000.

■ 5135 Sherier Place in Palisades.

Sold to Christopher A. Nowakowski for $1,050,000.

■ 3388 Stuyvesant Place in Chevy Chase. Sold to Martin Macintyre for $812,500.

■ 3629 T St. in Burleith. Sold to Vi 3629 T. Street LLC for $835,000.

■ 3250 Tennyson St. in Chevy Chase.

Sold to Duncan W. Brenan for $1,575,000.

■ 3643 Tilden St. in North Cleveland Park. Sold to William E. Hutchison for $2,100,000.

■ 2404 Tunlaw Road in Glover Park.

Sold to Paasha Mahdavi for $1,200,000.

■ 1375 Underwood St. in Brightwood.

Sold to Asenath K. Mutumbi for $649,000.

■ 5012 V St. in Palisades. Sold to Nathan W. Ford for $920,000.

■ 1332 Van Buren St. in Brightwood.

Sold to Vendula Sidzina for $513,000.

■ 3724 Van Ness St. in North Cleveland Park. Sold to Thomas M. Neff for $975,000.

■ 4534 Van Ness St. in American University Park. Sold to Omar B. Ayyub for $930,000.

■ 4600 Warren St. in American University Park. Sold to Teri Donaldson for $1,481,200.

■ 8126 West Beach Drive in Colonial Village. Sold to Elizabeth A. Bodine-Baron for $925,000.

■ 1317 Whittier Place in Brightwood.

Sold to Shannon E. Murphy for $649,000.

■ 3720 Windom Place in North Cleveland Park. Sold to Scott Jacobs for $990,000.

■ 2737 Woodley Place in Garfield.

Sold to Ari Kagan for $1,350,000.

■ 2748 Woodley Place in Garfield.

Sold to 5Design Development LLC for $935,000.

■ 2753 Woodley Place in Garfield.

Sold to Ormekaya LLC for $1,240,000.

■ 2653 Woodley Road in Garfield.

Sold to Purvagna N. Amin for $1,400,000.

■ 3305 Woodley Road in Cleveland Park. Sold to Anna K. Mackay for $1,450,000.

■ 4712 Yuma St. in American University Park. Sold to William B. Clotworthy Jr for $970,000.

■ 5137 Yuma St. in Spring Valley. Sold to Robert Lotstein for $1,450,000.

■ 5714 6th St. in Brightwood. Sold to Dilan Investment LLC for $428,000.

■ 5419 7th St. in Petworth. Sold to Dominic Cheng for $455,000.

■ 7546 8th St. in Brightwood. Sold to Gurmit Singh for $330,000.

■ 1714 9th St. in Old City II. Sold to Matthew Chingos for $1,250,000.

■ 2122 10th St. in Old City II. Sold to Deepthi P. Gadde for $1,250,000.

■ 2249 12th St. in Old City II. Sold to John Andrew Brennan Trustee for $1,174,000.

■ 6202 12th St. in Brightwood. Sold to Binny Chokshi for $697,500.

■ 6617 13th Place in Brightwood. Sold to Kami C. Cooper for $525,000.

■ 6622 13th Place in Brightwood. Sold See Sales/Page RE-13

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■ 7809 14th St. in Shepherd Park.

Sold to Hoyt A. King for $927,500.

■ 1810 15th St. in Old City II. Sold to 1810 15th Street NW LLC for $1,500,000.

■ 4514 15th St. in 16th Street Heights.

Sold to 4514 15th St. LLC for $500,000.

■ 1822 16th St. in Old City II. Sold to Held/Fisher Family Trust for $1,510,000.

■ 2815 18th St. in Mount Pleasant.

Sold to Richard S. Silver for $999,000.

■ 2318 20th St. in Kalorama. Sold to Michael D. Green for $1,330,000.

■ 1338 28th St. in Georgetown. Sold to Kimberly J. Cornaggia for $949,000.

■ 1339 29th St. in Georgetown. Sold to 1339 29th Street LLC for $3,975,000.

■ 6251 29th St. in Chevy Chase. Sold to Renato Perez for $956,000.

■ 1328 30th St. in Georgetown. Sold to Nancy T. Bubes for $1,160,000.

■ 1605 30th St. in Georgetown. Sold to Carlos F. Espinel for $1,650,000.

■ 4550 30th St. in Forest Hills. Sold to Scott V. McGoohan for $1,355,000.

■ 5423 32nd St. in Chevy Chase. Sold to Kelly F. Goldberg for $1,172,500.

■ 6208 32nd St. in Chevy Chase. Sold to Brandon N. Adkins for $769,000.

■ 6605 32nd St. in Chevy Chase. Sold to Caroline Bressler for $960,000.

■ 1561 33rd St. in Georgetown. Sold to Benjamin P. Levy for $1,410,000.

■ 1608 34th St. in Georgetown. Sold to Michael J. Huck for $850,000.

■ 1672 34th St. in Georgetown. Sold to Staley Smith for $850,000.

■ 5113 34th St. in Forest Hills. Sold to Level One Development LLC for $1,120,000.

■ 1906 35th Place in Burleith. Sold to Shary Adams for $652,500.

■ 4210 42nd St. in American University Park. Sold to Michelle F. Miller for $1,650,000.

■ 4539 43rd Place in American University Park. Sold to Kory L. Alexander for $1,372,000.

■ 4617 43rd St. in American University Park. Sold to 4617 Neshanic Development LLC for $829,177.

■ 4818 43rd St. in American University Park. Sold to Thiruchelvan Ratnapuri for $1,300,000.

■ 1548 44th St. in Foxhall. Sold to Ami M. Gates for $910,000.

■ 1612 44th St. in Foxhall. Sold to Michael R. Brennan Jr. for $1,330,000.

■ 4916 44th St. in American University Park. Sold to 44NW LLC for $800,000.

■ 4119 45th St. in American University Park. Sold to Louis I. Lauter for $1,260,000.

■ 4330 46th St. in American University Park. Sold to Paul A. Lindsay for $1,089,000.

■ 4911 46th St. in American University Park. Sold to Francoise Villeneuve for $1,395,000.

■ 4208 49th St. in Spring Valley. Sold to Evan Mannis for $1,065,000.

■ 4350 50th St. in Spring Valley. Sold to Stuart M. Pape for $1,725,000.

CONDOS

■ 2633 Adams Mill Road Unit 102 in Mount Pleasant. Sold to Benjamin H. Husch for $642,500.

■ 4101 Albemarle St. Unit 547 in American University Park. Sold to Barbara A. Kelly for $500,000.

■ 5201-B Wisconsin Ave. Unit 202 in Chevy Chase. Sold to Kathryn R. Hanna for $476,000.

■ 5201-B Wisconsin Ave. Unit 303 in Chevy Chase. Sold to Scott Farley for $395,000.

■ 4004 Beecher St. Unit 301 in Glover Park. Sold to Patrick L. Brown for $259,000.

■ 2032 Belmont Road Unit 628 in Kalorama. Sold to Ann E. Scoggins for $324,500.

■ 1608 Belmont St. Unit C in Mount Pleasant. Sold to Brian L. Zimbler for $729,900.

■ 1614 Belmont St. Unit D in Mount Pleasant. Sold to Chad C. Faith for $795,000.

■ 1861 California St. Unit 1 in Kalorama. Sold to Brian Reimer for $609,600.

■ 2123 California St. Unit G5 in Kalorama. Sold to Noah Y. Kohan for $610,000.

■ 1801 Calvert St. Unit 106 in Mount Pleasant. Sold to Rebecca Bock for $331,500.

■ 1822 Calvert St. Unit 1 in Kalorama.

Sold to Andrew Fitzgerald for $620,000.

■ 1915 Calvert St. Unit 401 in Mount Pleasant. Sold to Kurt K. Schier for $637,000.

■ 4200 Cathedral Ave. Unit 215 in Wesley Heights. Sold to Ayura Properties LLC for $275,000.

■ 4200 Cathedral Ave. Unit 809 in Wesley Heights. Sold to David A. Dybiec for $175,000.

■ 4201 Cathedral Ave. Unit 1113W in Wesley Heights. Sold to Jennifer Weber for $340,000.

■ 4201 Cathedral Ave. Unit 204E in Wesley Heights. Sold to Christian J. Albrespy for $505,000.

■ 4201 Cathedral Ave. Unit 316E in Wesley Heights. Sold to Anjan Kar for $235,000.

■ 4201 Cathedral Ave. Unit 510E in Wesley Heights. Sold to Samuel A. Emmerling for $247,000.

■ 4201 Cathedral Ave. Unit 918W in Wesley Heights. Sold to Rachel M. Miller for $218,000.

■ 2301 Champlain St. Unit 114 in Mount Pleasant. Sold to Hussain S. Karim for $494,500.

■ 2301 Champlain St. Unit 206 in Mount Pleasant. Sold to Brian Kelly for $445,000.

■ 1401 Church St. Unit 515 in Old City II. Sold to John P. Spehn for $719,000.

■ 1440 Church St. Unit 604 in Old City II. Sold to Christopher Kerns for $1,295,000.

■ 1444 Church St. Unit 402 in Old City II. Sold to Samuel R. Aquillano for $774,900.

■ 1450 Church St. Unit 502 in Old City II. Sold to Laura Klick for $749,000.

■ 1954 Columbia Road Unit 109 in Kalorama. Sold to Charles A. Peckham for $180,000.

■ 2003 Columbia Road Unit 2003 in Kalorama. Sold to William Wheeler for $864,000.

■ 2006 Columbia Road Unit 8 in Kalorama. Sold to Jessica Schubel for $635,000.

■ 2006 Columbia Road Unit 20 in Kalorama. Sold to Espenranza Roman-Mendoza for $755,000.

■ 2022 Columbia Road Unit 303 in Kalorama. Sold to Joan E. Smiley Trustee for $410,000.

■ 3100 Connecticut Ave. Unit 238 in Garfield. Sold to Ross L. Miller for $439,500.

■ 3100 Connecticut Ave. Unit 331 in Garfield. Sold to Abigail Barnard for $410,000.

■ 3701 Connecticut Ave. Unit 222 in Forest Hills. Sold to Amber Higgins for

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■ 4054 52nd Terrace in Spring Valley. Sold to Heather Lyn Fath Trustee for $2,700,000. $285,000.

■ 4007 Connecticut Ave. Unit 512 in Forest Hills. Sold to Lara L. Vergnaud for $389,690.

■ 4600 Connecticut Ave. Unit 405 in Wakefield. Sold to Pearl Rance-Reardon for $439,000.

■ 4701 Connecticut Ave. Unit LL3 in Forest Hills. Sold to Alexandra E. Fruin Apt for $440,000.

■ 4740 Connecticut Ave. Unit 916 in Wakefield. Sold to Kim M. Blankenship for $575,000.

■ 5410 Connecticut Ave. Unit 405 in Chevy Chase. Sold to Murchison Morrison Family Trust for $369,000.

■ 5431 Connecticut Ave. Unit 104 in Chevy Chase. Sold to the Bank of New York Mellon for $292,337.

■ 631 D St. Unit 726 in Central. Sold to Erik D. Westre for $580,000.

■ 631 D St. Unit 837 in Central. Sold to Soumya Bhatt for $450,000.

■ 616 E St. Unit 723 in Central. Sold to Adam S. Cella for $585,000.

■ 675 E St. Unit 600 in Central. Sold to Claudia Robinson for $559,000.

■ 912 F St. Unit 1108 in Central. Sold to Jennifer J. Dyer for $829,000.

■ 2129 Florida Ave. Unit 600 in Kalorama. Sold to Christopher S. Kuehn for $372,000.

■ 916 G St. Unit 705 in Central. Sold to Hailey Lernihan for $425,000.

■ 4800 Georgia Ave. Unit 205 in 16th Street Heights. Sold to Sarah Levin for $399,900.

■ 4308 Georgia Ave. Unit 401 in 16th Street Heights. Sold to Michael J. Davis for $564,000.

■ 2401 H St. Unit 507 in Foggy Bottom.

Sold to Azar M. Momeni for $295,000.

■ 925 H St. Unit 602 in Central. Sold to the Anderson Revocable Trust for $1,325,000.

■ 925 H St. Unit 703 in Central. Sold to Donald W. McClellan Jr. for $725,000.

■ 920 I St. Unit 1003 in Central. Sold to William N. Herman for $760,000.

■ 1830 Jefferson Place Unit 7 in Central. Sold to Lynn Lundberg for $675,000.

■ 608 Jefferson St. Unit 102 in Petworth. Sold to Joy S. White for $270,000.

■ 1150 K St. Unit 506 in Central. Sold to Creative Strategies LLC for $452,500.

■ 475 K St. Unit 515 in Old City II. Sold to Emron E. Pratt for $903,000.

■ 1820 Kalorama Road Unit 1 in Kalorama. Sold to Joseph R. Light for $710,000.

■ 1910 Kalorama Road Unit 302 in Kalorama. Sold to the Christopher Austin Declaration of Trust for $372,000.

■ 2010 Kalorama Road Unit 103 in Kalorama. Sold to Sean A. Honick for $310,000.

■ 2425 L St. Unit 317 in Central. Sold to Francesca Broggini for $624,000.

■ 2425 L St. Unit 421 in Central. Sold to Irene Fang for $621,500.

■ 2425 L St. Unit 709 in Central. Sold to Isabella Broggini for $633,000.

■ 1794 Lanier Place Unit 307 in Mount Pleasant. Sold to Nicole MacMillan for $507,500.

■ 1301 Longfellow St. Unit 207 in 16th Street Heights. Sold to Fernanda R. Sanchez Hidalgo for $214,000.

■ 4570 MacArthur Blvd. Unit T6 in Palisades. Sold to Lara M. Veiga for $211,000.

■ 2710 Macomb St. Unit 111 in Forest Hills. Sold to Oleksiy Ivaschenko for $227,500.

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■ 400 Massachusetts Ave. Unit 712 in Central. Sold to Parul Patel for $578,000.

■ 4200 Massachusetts Ave. Unit 503 in Wesley Heights. Sold to Mary Beth Busby Trustee for $635,000.

■ 555 Massachusetts Ave. Unit 301 in Old City II. Sold to Matthew Lombardi Unit 301 for $512,000.

■ 555 Massachusetts Ave. Unit 612 in Old City II. Sold to Rekha M. Eastwood for $449,000.

■ 4301 Military Road Unit 104 in Chevy Chase. Sold to Rosemary M. Sugrue for $875,000.

■ 4301 Military Road Unit 415 in Chevy Chase. Sold to Susan S. Caffee for $755,000.

■ 1863 Mintwood Place Unit 2 in Kalorama. Sold to Melinda M. Ostermeyer for $714,000.

■ 1322 Missouri Ave. Unit 102 in 16th Street Heights. Sold to Noel Richey for $289,900.

■ 1322 Missouri Ave. Unit 201 in 16th Street Heights. Sold to William Candela Jr for $296,000.

■ 2119 N St. Unit 5 in Central. Sold to Joshua Hermias for $339,900.

■ 3267 N St. Unit 2 in Georgetown.

Sold to Robert Wong for $897,000.

■ 1316 New Hampshire Ave. Unit See Sales/Page RE-18

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Buying in Northwest isn’t reserved for millionaires — various in-demand locations have homes available at a wide range of price points

The District is famously unaffordable, particularly in the Northwest neighborhoods with the highest demand.

But does the classic real estate mantra of “location, location, location” mean that homebuyers on a budget have no chance of owning property in Chevy Chase or Georgetown? Not necessarily.

Large condominium buildings offer a range of unit sizes throughout much of Northwest, from close-in Dupont Circle to upper Connecticut Avenue. Meanwhile,

large single-family homes have been carved up into comparatively affordable condo units in other parts of the city.

Based on The Current’s recent check of five areas of Northwest, potentially appealing properties do exist at a variety of price points — from comfortably below $300,000 to more than $2 million. These pages examine current listings in or around Chevy Chase, Dupont Circle, Georgetown, the Palisades and Petworth.

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Around $250,000

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You can buy in Northwest for less than $300,000, but don’t expect a spacious palace. But if you’re comfortable in a studio or one-bedroom condo, city living is available on a relative budget. Do factor in the condo fees if you’re counting pennies, though.

Once your budget increases to $500,000, you can start to hope for a second bedroom and bathroom for your condo — though single-family homes remain out of reach in these five neighborhoods. However, especially if you’re particular about location, this price range won’t necessarily buy you the fanciest finishes.

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Unit 1015 on the top floor of The Lauren, 1301 20th St. NW, is a 467square-foot studio. It’s listed for $260,000, plus a condo fee of $484 per month.

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A Georgetown address is available for $290,000: 1657 31st. St. NW, Unit 107, the ground level of a historic building. This 395-square-foot studio has a monthly condo fee of $363.

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In the Chevy Chase/Van Ness stretch of upper Connecticut Avenue, Unit 225 of 3001 Veazey Terrace NW is available for $449,900 plus condo fees of $985 per month. It’s a twobedroom unit with 1,348 square feet.

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Unit 206, a one-bedroom, one-bathroom 562-square-foot condo at 4570 MacArthur Blvd. NW in the Palisades/ Foxhall area, is listed at $215,000 plus condo fees of $483 per month.

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On the eighth floor of the condo building at 3101 New Mexico Ave. NW, Unit 804 has one bedroom, one bathroom and 1,170 square feet of living space. It’s listed for $415,000 with condo fees of $853 per month.

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In Petworth, Unit B1 at 4120 14th St. NW is available for $249,900. The one-bedroom, one-bathroom condo has 692 square feet and a monthly fee of $281.

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Petworth is a booming neighborhood that features various condominium units priced around $500,000. This two-bedroom, two-bathroom condo — 804 Taylor St. NW, Unit 303 ­­— is listed for $460,000. It has 877 square feet of living space and monthly condo fees of $315.

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Around $1 million

Around $2 million

A seven-figure price point allows for pleasant single-family row houses or detached homes in outlying sections of D.C. or sleek condominium units in more central neighborhoods such as Dupont Circle or Georgetown.

Buyers willing and able to spend around $2 million have a variety of options. In Georgetown or Dupont, buyers can choose lavish condos with glorious views of the city or the Potomac River, or opt for a spacious and freshly updated row house, possibly with a built-in rental unit to help offset the mortgage cost. In outlying Northwest neighborhoods, a $2 million home is likely to be particularly big or to feature an eye-popping architectural twist — or both.

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Chevy Chase provides comfortable, quiet homes for less than $1 million.

The property at 5404 Nebraska Ave. NW has four bedrooms and 2,480 square feet of living space, and it’s listed for $919,000.

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Another option in Chevy Chase is 5534 30th St. NW, a property with three bedrooms, three bathrooms and nearly 3,000 square feet of living space. It’s currently on the market for $849,000.

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Modest-looking from the front, 3540 Van Ness St. NW also showcases a dramatic rear addition. The home has 6,800 square feet of living space with six bedrooms and six-and-a-half baths, and is listed for $2,070,000.

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For $899,000, Unit 9 in Georgetown’s former Phillips School. 2735 Olive St. NW, offers two bedrooms, two baths and 1,070 square feet of space.

Condo fees are $710 per month.

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1510 33rd St. NW is a 1938 row house in Georgetown, fresh off a recent remodeling. The $1,699,000 property includes 2,160 square feet of living space with four bedrooms and three bathrooms.

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In the Palisades/Foxhall area, a row house at 1567 44th St. NW is listed for $949,000 and has 1,750 square feet of space that includes three bedrooms and two bathrooms.

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In Petworth, many row houses sell to developers who divide them into condos or rental apartments. At 14 Grant Circle NW, this 2,450-square-foot row house with four bedrooms and three-and-a-half bathrooms is available as a modern single-family home for $924,900.

Located in the Wesley Heights/ Palisades area, this four-bedroom, four-bathroom home at 2923 45th St. NW includes 2,870 square feet of living space and is on the market for $1,999,000.

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The 16th Street NW corridor is famous for its grand old homes, and the 1921 property at 4224 16th lives up to such expectations. With nine bedrooms and 6,671 square feet of living space, it’s listed at $1,845,000.

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Busy fall schedule includes tours of notable local homes

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he Modern Architecture + Design Society will spotlight four Northwest homes on the inaugural DC-Metro Modern Home Tour on Saturday, Oct. 7, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Three of the featured houses are the handiwork of Travis Price Architects, including two contemporary homes in Forest Hills.

The first, a Chesterfield Place NW residence, offers a street side of patina copper and a park side clad with transparent super-insulated glazing, with trees wrapping around the house and their natural colors reflecting in the glass, according to event organizers.

The other property, on the same street, features “stunning red brick, warm wood, and exciting installations of glass which organically bring the exposures of Rock Creek Park into every level of the home,” the event website says.

Also on the tour is a home on Fulton Street NW in Massachu-

setts Avenue Heights. The renovation by Travis Price Architects expanded the original two-story residence, with the 1940s exterior “wrapped in perforated stainless steel as a shimmering skin with peaks of restored older windows as memories of the past.” The interior was rebuilt to 21st-century standards, complete with “Birch Ply ceilings, maple floors, sheetrock, exposed steel and great glass floors.”

The fourth featured Northwest home, located on Corcoran Street NW in Logan Circle, was completely gutted and renovated by Forma Design Inc. and contractor MCA Remodeling. The project replaced a convoluted layout in the 1900 row house with an open, light-filled design that facilitates the display of art and “uncluttered living,” according to the website.

During the self-guided event, tourgoers will have a chance to learn from homeowners what it’s like to live in a cutting-edge

home and to hear from onsite architects, builders and designers how they find inspiration for these residences.

The Austin, Texas-based Modern Architecture + Design Society worked with local real estate group Contemporary Listings to organize the tour. Spirit of Place-Spirit of Design, a group founded in 1993 by Price to foster international designbuild education and cultural exchange, is the nonprofit beneficiary.

Tickets cost $40, with free admission for ages 9 and younger

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A residence on Chesterfield Place NW designed by Travis Price will be featured on an Oct. 7 tour of modern architecture. when accompanying their parents. A $100 VIP ticket includes a pre-tour event. Visit the Modern Architecture + Design Society’s website at mads.media to learn more.

Dupont Circle association to hold 50th annual tour

The Palisades Village helps seniors continue to live at home in the neighborhoods of Berkley, Foxhall, Kent, Palisades, Spring Valley and Wesley Heights.

Tour features solar-powered, green homes in D.C.

Houses in Georgetown, the The Dupont Circle Citizens Palisades and Glover Park are Association will hold its 50th among more than 40 residences annual house tour on Sunday, that will be featured in the 27th Oct. 15, from noon to 5 p.m. annual Metropolitan Washington, This year’s tour will focus on DC Solar & Green Home Tour on the 16th Street Historic District’s Saturday, Oct. 7, and Sunday, varied architectural styles, which Oct. 8, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. range from three- and four-story The Georgetown home, locatrow houses and apartment builded on O Street NW, features solar ings to embassies, institutional panels with a zero-degree incline, buildings and churches. a design used to ease approval by “The imaginative, varied the Old Georgetown Board. Two facades of these buildings create Palisades homes — one a brick a rhythmic streetscape and a con- colonial on V Street NW, the tinuous visual experience seldom other a contemporary stick-frame so well preon Ashby served in the Street NW — District of include feaColumbia,” the tures such as association’s rain barrels to announcement capture roof says. runoff; insulatThe tour ed double-pane will include an windows; Brian Kapur/Current file photo “thin-film” afternoon tea The McLean Gardens complex will solar strips; from 2 to 4:30 and an awardp.m. at the celebrate its 75th anniversary winning Temple of the this weekend.

Hybrid PhotoScottish Rite, voltaic and Solar Thermal system. designed by John Russell Pope The featured Glover Park home and built from 1911 to 1915.

Tickets cost $40 and are avail- — a row house on Huidekoper Place NW — utilizes a rooftop able at dupont-circle.org/housesystem with 15 panels. tour.

The tour brochure is available for $5 at several locations in the Palisades Village tour set to spotlight homes in Kent region, including Idle Time The Palisades Village will fea- Books at 2467 18th St. NW. A PDF of the guide is available at ture eight homes in Kent as part of the aging-in-place group’s fifth solartour.org/download.html. annual house tour on Saturday, Oct. 14, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

McLean Gardens complex The selected homes reflect to mark 75th anniversary various architectural styles and This weekend, McLean Garinterior designs. dens will host a 75th anniversary Advance tickets cost $30 and celebration — commemorating are available at palisadesvillage. the federal government’s purorg or by calling 202-244-3310. chase of the sprawling Wisconsin Day-of tickets will be available Avenue NW site to construct garfor $35 at the Palisades Commuden-style buildings for World War nity Church, 5200 Cathedral Ave. II workers, replacing the elegant See Fall/Page RE-17 NW, beginning at 10:30 a.m.

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causes and effects of gentrificaversity, will discuss his book tion are complex. 6:30 p.m. Free.

“Ghostland: An American History Juanita E. Thornton/Shepherd in Haunted Places.” Dickey — summer home built by John Park Library, 7420 Georgia Ave. who grow up in California a few McLean in the 1890s. After years miles from the Winchester Mysas rental properties in the ensuing NW. 202-541-6100.

■ Wednesday, Oct. 11: Leslie tery House, said to be the most decades, deteriorating conditions Buhler, former executive director haunted house in America — and a failed development scheme ultimately resulted in a tenant-led of the Tudor Place Historic House traveled the country in search of and Garden, will discuss “Tudor ghosts crammed into old houses conversion to a condominium Place: Ameriand hotels and abandoned prisons complex. ca’s Story and hospitals. 8 p.m. Free. PoliFestivities Lives Here,” tics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut will take place about the hisAve. NW. 202-364-1919. on Sunday, toric William ■ Tuesday, Oct. 17: Realtor Sept. 24, with a ThorntonEbony Bates will host a real historical talk designed house estate information session. 6 p.m. and street festiand the six gen- Free. Tenley-Friendship Library, val from 11 erations of the 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202a.m. to 4 p.m.

Peter family 727-1488.

Presentations who lived and ■ Tuesday, Oct. 17: Herb will kick off at worked there.

Auerbach, real estate develop12:45 p.m. in In her book ment consultant, and Ira Nadel, the McLean talk, Buhler professor of English at the UniGardens Ballwill delve into versity of British Columbia, will room at 3811 the research, discuss their new book “PlacePorter St. NW. photography makers: Emperors, Kings, and Speakers will Susann Shin/Current file photo and labor that Entrepreneurs — A Brief History include D.C. Franklin School is one of the went into creat- of Real Estate Development.” The Del. Eleanor case studies to be discussed at ing the George- co-authors will explore what has Holmes Nora lecture on adaptive reuse of town estate’s motivated real estate developers ton; John historic buildings. first “biograthroughout the ages, beyond DeFerrari, phy.” 6 to 8 ambition, money and ego. 6:30 to author of “Lost p.m. $15 donation suggested.

8:30 p.m. $10 to $20; reservations Washington, D.C.”; and Cindy Tudor Place Historic House and required. National Building Gueli, author of “Lipstick BriGarden, 1644 31st St. NW. tudor- Museum, 401 F St. NW. 202-272gade: The Untold True Story of place.org.

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Washington’s World War II Gov■ Saturday, Oct. 14: The Big ■ Thursday, Oct. 19: Author ernment Girls.”

Build — a hands-on family festiDenise Kiernan will discuss her The festival will feature food val of tools, trucks and construcbook “The Last trucks, face painting, a balloon tion — will offer opportunities to Castle,” about artist, a magician, lawn games, a explore the inner workings of ele- the largest, jazz band, a photo booth, a bestvators, create a whimsical wind grandest residressed pet contest and a scavenchime and learn how drones are dence ever built ger hunt. used in the construction industry. in the United Admission is free. For details, As part of the event, plumbers, States — the contact McLeanGardens75th@ ironworkers, landscape architects, Biltmore, a gmail.com. woodworkers and experts in Gilded Age Kiernan many other fields will be on hand mansion on an Also on the fall calendar: 8,000-acre estate in North Caroli■ Monday, Oct. 2: Deane Mad- to discuss their professions and hobbies. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free. na’s Blue Ridge Mountains whose sen, founder of the BrutalistDC National Building Museum, 401 story spans world wars, the Jazz blog, will discuss “Brutalist F St. NW. 202-272-2448.

Age and generations of the Architecture in Washington, ■ Saturday, Oct. 14: Universi- famous Vanderbilt family. 6:30 D.C.” She will highlight notable ty Legal Services will present a p.m. Free. Kramerbooks & Afterand contentious buildings amid words, 1517 Connecticut Ave. the rise of Brutalist architecture in First-Time Homebuyer’s Credit Seminar (in English and Spanish). NW. 202-387-1400. the District. Noon. Free. George Noon. Free. Mount Pleasant ■ Monday, Oct. 23: Jacqueline Washington University Museum Drayer, community outreach and and Textile Museum, 701 21st St. Library, 3160 16th St. NW. 202671-3122. grants manager for the DC PresNW. 202-994-5200. ervation League, will discuss ■ Saturday, Oct. 14: Colin ■ Monday, Oct. 9: Fabian Jud, “Adapting Washington’s Historic Dickey, an associate professor of a doctoral candidate at the UniBuildings,” with particular attencreative writing at National University of Zurich, will discuss “The National Mall as an American Memory Space, 1900-1950.”

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The distinctive mural beside Ben’s Chili Bowl is a landmark on the U Street NW corridor. The neighborhood’s history and debates over gentrification there are the subject of an upcoming book talk. tion to case studies of Dorsch’s White Cross Bakery, the Smithsonian American Art Museum and the Franklin School. Noon. Free.

George Washington University Museum and Textile Museum, 701 21st St. NW. 202-994-5200.

■ Wednesday, Nov. 1: The National Building Museum will screen the first documentary about the work of pioneering landscape architect Beatrix Farrand, designer

of Dumbarton Oaks and the only woman among the 11 founding members of the American Society of Landscape Architects. Filmmaker Karyl Evans will join landscape architects Darwina L. Neal and Maureen Joseph to discuss Farrand, her work and her legacy.

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Salis, who also co-founded the local &pizza chain and recently took over Dupont’s storied Kramerbooks & Afterwords, said he relished the idea of being a disruptive influence in the American building industry — which he said has accepted low standards for far too long.

“Would you build a car that was built outside, and you knew it was raining, snowing, it was 100 degrees while someone was trying to put the steering wheel in?” Salis said. “In the home industry, that’s exactly what’s happening.”

The partners said homeowners will notice the difference over the life of their homes. Thompson said that many new homes start to develop issues with walls and floors that aren’t straight due to workmanship flaws or water damage the home incurred during construction. Prefab Partners promises a 15-year warranty on its homes’ structures.

SALES From Page RE-13 305 in Central. Sold to Juan P. Gross for $369,900.

■ 1728 New Hampshire Ave. Unit 201 in Old City II. Sold to Tiondra Willingham for $535,000.

■ 2801 New Mexico Ave. Unit 716 in Observatory Circle. Sold to Robert J. Low for $585,000.

■ 3101 New Mexico Ave. Unit 805 in Wesley Heights. Sold to John K. Crawford for $210,000.

■ 3811 Newark St. Unit F438 in Cleveland Park. Sold to Eva G. Calvo for $342,000.

■ 3881 Newark St. Unit C477 in Cleveland Park. Sold to Mary Grimmer for $365,000.

■ 2426 Ontario Road Unit 205 in Mount Pleasant. Sold to Kathryn Bannantine for $417,000.

■ 2713 Ontario Road Unit 1 in Mount Pleasant. Sold to Rosaura Arenas for $465,000.

■ 1737 P St. Unit 201 in Old City II. Sold to Kelly Virbickas & Associates LLC Retirement Trust for $327,000.

■ 1673 Park Road Unit 305 in Mount Pleasant. Sold to Alexis W. Toegel for $351,500.

■ 2555 Pennsylvania Ave. Unit 411 in Central. Sold to Alice G. Haase for $649,000.

■ 3851 Porter St. Unit D280 in Cleveland Park. Sold to Jessica Logan for $465,000.

■ 1408 Q St. Unit 13 in Old City II. Sold to Andrew L. Caplan for $790,000.

■ 1612 Q St. Unit 6 in Old City II. Sold to Pamela C. Alvarez for $560,000.

■ 1615 Q St. Unit 1108 in Old City II. Sold to Madhavan R. Chakravarthi for $510,000.

■ 1615 Q St. Unit 1210 in Old City II. Sold to Paul Kuenstler for $320,000.

■ 1625 Q St. Unit 102 in Old City II. Sold to Matthew L. Curtin for $665,000.

■ 2500 Q St. Unit 111 in Georgetown.

Sold to John T. Rooney for $424,000.

■ 2500 Q St. Unit 205 in Georgetown.

Sold to Peter J. Sima-Eichler for $550,000.

■ 1210 R St. Unit 102 in Old City II. Sold to David S. Toaff for $769,000.

■ 1224 R St. Unit 2 in Old City II. Sold to Damon A. White for $1,500,000.

A similar process is already popular in Europe, they said. Tammy Gale, the properties’ Washington Fine Properties broker, told The Current that several prospective buyers are in fact Europeans. But others have also shown interest in the homes’ construction method, she added.

“Once you get into explaining the process and how it works, people are really interested and get really into it,” Gale said.

“They become excited very quickly when you explain how the house is built, and they understand this could really prevent a lot of issues down the road with long-term maintenance.”

Each of the new homes is listed at $1,995,000, which Salis said is in line with what buyers would pay for conventionally built homes with similar specifications.

“We’re not trying to out-price the market.

We’re trying to show you you can get this for X and you can get this for X, and which one would you rather have?” he said.

■ 1727 R St. Unit 101 in Old City II. Sold to David Vismer for $515,000.

■ 3016 R St. Unit 2 in Georgetown.

Sold to Rory W. Stratton for $625,000.

■ 1317 Rhode Island Ave. Unit 206 in Old City II. Sold to Antonio M. Campo for $564,000.

■ 1322 Rhode Island Ave. Unit 6 in Old City II. Sold to Rattan Homes LLC for $323,000.

■ 1441 Rhode Island Ave. Unit M08 in Old City II. Sold to David E. Kronenberg for $499,000.

■ 1716 S St. Unit S-B in Old City II. Sold to Kristin Gerlach for $160,141.

■ 1900 S St. Unit 104 in Old City II. Sold to Christian B. Sese for $490,000.

■ 1 Scott Circle Unit 206 in Old City II. Sold to Mengyu Huang for $256,000.

■ 1 Scott Circle Unit 502 in Old City II. Sold to Juan J. Delgado for $275,000.

■ 3150 South St. Unit 2F in Georgetown. Sold to Robert A. Clarfeld Co-Trustees for $3,200,000.

■ 1910 T St. Unit 12 in Old City II. Sold to Nicholas J. Callender for $420,000.

■ 4000 Tunlaw Road Unit 209 in Glover Park. Sold to Mary Ellen Graves Trustee for $295,000.

■ 1390 V St. Unit 501 in Old City II. Sold to Arshish R. Tarapore for $479,000.

■ 2939 Van Ness St. Unit 336 in Forest Hills. Sold to Mohammad Alhinnawi for $200,000.

■ 2939 Van Ness St. Unit 810 in Forest Hills. Sold to William Jenks for $226,000.

■ 2939 Van Ness St. Unit 831 in Forest Hills. Sold to Jaon L. Buhrman for $295,000.

■ 1239 Vermont Ave. Unit 403 in Old City II. Sold to Clio A. Beatty for $382,500.

■ 1313 Vermont Ave. Unit 20 in Old City II. Sold to Heather E. West for $700,000.

■ 1326 Vermont Ave. Unit 5 in Old City II. Sold to Felipe F. Dizon Jr. for $419,000.

■ 3573 Warder St. Unit 7 in Columbia Heights. Sold to Ryan C. Wilson for $570,000.

■ 907 Webster St. Unit 2 in Petworth.

Sold to Alley Denmark for $499,900.

■ 907 Webster St. Unit 3 in Petworth.

Sold to Susan Mcmahon for $619,195.

■ 1731 Willard St. Unit 403 in Old City II. Sold to Steven G. Francis for

Gale said she’s optimistic that the strategy will work, especially because any new home is a hot commodity in the Foxhall area. The trick, she said, will just be to ensure that buyers learn about Prefab Partners’ careful quality control.

“There is a stigma that people have in their head about what a prefabricated house is, and what we’re trying to do is educate people so they understand this isn’t a glorified sort of trailer, or modular home — that this is the real single-family home that is built with a higher quality,” Gale said.

“They’ll start to understand that, and it will be a really great thing with people wanting this type of house, and it will eventually push the price up for this type of houses.”

Prefab Partners doesn’t have any other immediate homes in the works, but envisions a wide range of possible residential projects in the future — from additional luxury single-family homes to affordable housing units. “The process by which we’re going to be able to create products

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The prefabricated homes at 1516 and 1522 Foxhall Road NW are built using a procedure already popular in Europe.

will allow us to be very nimble and flexible,” said Salis.

Visit pfp-foxhall.com to learn more about the two Farmhouse Modern homes on Foxhall Road and about the Prefab Partners construction process. As of this week, the homes’ foundations are in place awaiting the imminent arrival of the prefabricated sections, and both homes are still available for purchase, according to a company spokesperson.

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■ 2516 Q St. Unit Q208 in Georgetown. Sold to Ariel E. Solomon for $380,000. $327,384.

■ 1080 Wisconsin Ave. Unit 2005 in Georgetown. Sold to Wang Xie for $695,000.

■ 2111 Wisconsin Ave. Unit 606 in Observatory Circle. Sold to Leigh A. Cardenas for $335,000.

■ 2800 Wisconsin Ave. Unit 310 in Observatory Circle. Sold to Jessica L. Rivera for $174,900.

■ 811 4th St. Unit 206 in Old City II. Sold to Eric J. Hansen for $437,900.

■ 715 6th St. Unit 401 in Central. Sold to Syed A. Amjad for $520,000.

■ 809 6th St. Unit 12 in Central. Sold to Suzanne Zakaria for $618,500.

■ 777 7th St. Unit 1001 in Central.

Sold to Mark R. Schneibolk for $347,000.

■ 777 7th St. Unit 919 in Central. Sold to Charles P. Wapner for $385,000.

■ 4226 7th St. Unit 301 in Petworth.

Sold to Matthew E. Sheasby for $410,000.

■ 5403 9th St. Unit 303 in Petworth.

Sold to Kenneth Pirog for $439,000.

■ 2800 Wisconsin Ave. Unit 805 in Observatory Circle. Sold to Asia L. Ferrin for $195,000.

■ 3028 Wisconsin Ave. Unit 205 in Cleveland Park. Sold to Theesa D. Polizzi for $269,000.

■ 1111 11th St. Unit 307 in Old City II. Sold to Habibur Rahman for $640,000.

■ 1616 11th St. Unit 304 in Old City II. Sold to Kenneth Shin for $743,000.

■ 1125 12th St. Unit 62 in Old City II. Sold to Annabelle J. Richalet for

$279,000.

■ 1133 13th St. Unit 502 in Old City II. Sold to Deedi M. Yang for $325,000.

■ 1211 13th St. Unit 204 in Old City II. Sold to Nancy M. Kook for $519,000.

■ 1311 13th St. Unit 203 in Old City II. Sold to Rebecca O. Doherty for $114,200.

■ 1320 13th St. Unit 11 in Old City II. Sold to Jesse L. Beringer for $585,000.

■ 1325 13th St. Unit 40 in Old City II. Sold to Kwaku A. Akowuah for $849,000.

■ 1133 14th St. Unit 1202 in Central.

Sold to Yun J. Tseng for $515,000.

■ 1515 15th St. Unit 227 in Old City II. Sold to Thomas Leistner for $900,000.

■ 1515 15th St. Unit 605 in Old City II. Sold to Peter Pejic for $1,400,000.

■ 1715 15th St. Unit 39 in Old City II. Sold to Radhika Patil for $519,900.

■ 3426 16th St. Unit 305 in Mount Pleasant. Sold to Anna Gueorguieva for $599,000.

■ 1401 17th St. Unit 208 in Old City II. Sold to Jason Jafarian for $399,999.

■ 1931 17th St. Unit 103 in Old City II. Sold to Aida Abedini for $275,000.

■ 1939 17th St. Unit 4 in Old City II. Sold to Jean E. Cowgill for $365,000.

■ 2410 17th St. Unit 309 in Mount Pleasant. Sold to Steven V. Grossenbacher for $795,000.

■ 1545 18th St. Unit 506 in Old City II. Sold to Artem Kulyk for $399,999.

■ 2412 19th St. Unit 39 in Kalorama.

Sold to Shumway P. Marshall for $755,000.

■ 1301 20th St. Unit 801 in Central.

Sold to Corrine L. Griffin for $255,000.

■ 2407 20th St. Unit 1098 in Kalorama. Sold to Caryn S. Frith for $540,000.

■ 2410 20th St. Unit 1 in Kalorama.

Sold to Aaron Hotaling for $302,000.

■ 1260 21st St. Unit 504 in Central.

Sold to Ballinger Doyle for $325,000.

■ 1260 21st St. Unit 609 in Central.

Sold to Jesse S. Levinson for $340,000.

■ 1280 21st St. Unit 503 in Central.

Sold to Donald R. West for $460,000.

■ 1514 21st St. Unit 3 in Central. Sold to Gaurav Gupta for $515,200.

■ 1414 22nd St. Unit 34 in Central.

Sold to Peter S. Leyton for $1,399,900.

■ 1155 23rd St. Unit 6C in Central.

Sold to 1155 6C Twenty Third Street Property LLC for $1,360,000.

■ 1155 23rd St. Unit 7C in Central.

Sold to Karen D. Kelley for $1,510,000.

■ 1230 23rd St. Unit 603 in Central.

Sold to Ya Mo for $422,500.

■ 922 24th St. Unit 801 in Foggy Bottom. Sold to Vahram Nercissiantz for $220,000.

■ 1077 30th St. Unit 207 in Georgetown. Sold to Hamza Fahmi Ali Dorry for $680,000.

■ 1077 30th St. Unit 507 in Georgetown. Sold to Tamara Augustin for $645,000.

■ 1318 35th St. Unit 11 in Georgetown. Sold to Katharine Donato for $659,000.

■ 2725 39th St. Unit 503 in Glover Park. Sold to Kevin Chang for $364,000.

■ 3611 39th St. Unit E329 in Cleveland Park. Sold to Jessica A. Pointer for $480,000.

■ 3631 39th St. Unit F318 in Cleveland Park. Sold to Nicholas Murray for $480,000.

■ 3650 39th St. Unit B518 in Cleveland Park. Sold to Bela V. Kazakhova for $650,000.

■ 3810 39th St. Unit B122 in Cleveland Park. Sold to Lisa A. Newman-Wise for $519,000.

■ 2400 41st St. Unit 208 in Glover Park. Sold to Krystle Corpuz for $337,500.

■ 4750 41st St. Unit 308 in Chevy Chase. Sold to Peter J. Roman for $1,330,000.

■ 2325 42nd St. Unit 421 in Glover Park. Sold to Natalie R. Levy for $298,870.

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Sweet shop set to add to Upshur Street flavor Petworth commercial strip to welcome new venue soon

space isn’t big enough,” Wineinger said.

“We tried hard for a couple of years to get a lease on a new building.”

Along with housemade candies and sweets from Willow, Lulabelle’s will also

By ANDRIA MOORE feature bakery items from Each Peach Current Correspondent Market, which currently sells fresh produce and local goods, as well as sandwiches and very street deserves a sweet shop. bakery items.

That was the thinking behind LulaLulabelle’s was born out of a conversabelle’s Sweet Shop, which will open tion between Wineinger and Each Peach at 847 Upshur St. NW owner Emily Friedberg. this fall.

Friedberg said she always The new store is had her eye on Upshur something of a partnerStreet and was quick to ship between two existjump on the opportunity ing Northwest establishwhen Wineinger proposed ments: Willow, also the collaboration to her. located on Upshur “We felt like [our Street, and Mount stores] have complementaPleasant’s Each Peach Brian Kapur/The Current ry aesthetics and brands,” Market.

Friedberg said. “And Each The new store is planned for Julie Wineinger is Peach will be using the 847 Upshur St. NW. the owner of Willow, a kitchen for making houseclothing, home and gift store. made items like brownies and cupcakes.”

“We’ve always had people come in for Ice cream will be one of the premier birthday parties or housewarmings and food items sold at Lulabelle’s. According they always want bakery items, but the to Wineinger, an ice cream shop is always

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Celebrity chef David Guas’ new Lil’B Coffee & Eatery reflects his Southern roots, offering dishes from his native New Orleans as well as fare from across the South, according to a release.

Located at 1515 Rhode Island Ave. NW in The Darcy hotel, Lil’B opened on Sept. 8.

Two beverages are offered on tap: flash-brewed ice coffee, which is kegged in-house and tapped with nitrogen, and elderberry mead from Charm City Meadworks. The coffee, both filter- and espresso-based hot and cold brew, is made with Counter Culture Coffee. “The Cortadito” — a double-shot coffee with steamed milk — and the café con leche pay tribute to Guas’ Cuban heritage.

The assortment of pastries at Lil’B includes an everything croissant filled with whipped chive cream cheese and a baklava croissant soaked in honey and pistachios. Lunch options include chicken, shrimp and egg salads, along with Southern specialties, including Guas’ Muffaletta — named the No. 1 Best Sandwich in the U.S. by Food & Wine magazine in 2017. Cocktails, Virginia wines, craft beers, mead, bottled sodas, house-made lemonade and freshly brewed iced teas round out the beverage offerings.

The establishment has a semi-industrial design, featuring stone countertops, exposed

Photo courtesy of Lil’B Coffee & Eatery

David Guas’ new establishment is located in The Darcy hotel. brick, black and yellow walls, and a custom graffiti-style mural by local artist Aaron Scales, according to the release Lil’B is open daily from 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., with happy hour from 5 p.m. to closing.

New pet boarding venue vies to serve larger dogs

Columbia Heights-based Patrick’s Pet Care is preparing to open its fourth location, which will provide day care, overnight boarding and obedience training for dogs weighing at least 35 pounds.

The new location, at 3509 12th St. NE in Brookland, is set to open Oct. 2 and will feature obedience training sessions during the day or evening.

“Dog training classes can be hard for working people to attend,” founder and general manager Patrick Flynn said in a release. “We want to provide a convenient option for dogs to receive training both during the day and while customers are away on vacation.”

Photos courtesy of Willow

Lulabelle’s Sweet Shop will complement nearby Willow, also owned by Julie Wineinger. In addition to candies and sweets from Willow, the new shop will offer bakery items from Mount Pleasant’s Each Peach Market. at the top of Petworth residents’ wish lists of what they would like to see on Upshur, so she is eager to finally meet their wishes.

“We also don’t have many gifts for 5- to 12-year-olds,” Wineinger said. “So I’m excited to do more with that and also to be able to now do food-related gifts.”

Paola Nazati, a photographer for Willow, said she’s thrilled that Upshur Street will have a store that will meet so many people’s needs.

“We haven’t had anything open during the day on Upshur,” she said. “I’m excited

Curbside drop-off and pickup will be available, and Patrick’s Pet Care also offers a van service that will transport dogs to and from anywhere in the District. Customers can also place and pick up pet supply orders on-site from Takoma’s Big Bad Woof pet supply and delivery service.

Pet-themed art from local artists will be featured at the new location, including a tribute to the “Momma’s Law” animal cruelty regulation by Brookland sculptor Charles Bergen, and contributions from Jackie Coleman of Art Enables, an art gallery and vocational arts program in Virginia dedicated to creating opportunities for artists with disabilities.

Patrick’s Pet Care is offering 50 percent off all services booked at the new location before Sept. 30. There is also a giveaway contest for one month of free daycare and other prizes.

Furniture shop celebrates anniversary with discount Danish furniture brand BoConcept is celebrating its 65th anniversary by offering a 20 percent discount on its entire collection through Sept. 26, according to a release.

The brand — which has a store at 3342 M St. NW in Georgetown — is also introducing a new collection inspired by the Adelaide dining chair, which includes a sofa, living chair, coffee table and barstool, the release states.

to walk down Upshur and know there’s a place to go for ice cream and delicious foods, and then Willow will be right down the street.”

“Lulabelle” comes from the nickname Wineinger’s grandfather called her grandmother. Friedberg said they will strive to uphold the standards of Each Peach Market in their new store.

“We have a huge demand for made-toorder salads, soups and sandwiches,” she said. “And we want to remain true to the quality we have now.”

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Performances ■ The Woman’s National Democratic Club will host the D.C. premiere of John Henry’s play “Republic for Which We Stand,” about the behind-the-scenes struggle of the founding fathers and mothers in 1787. 6:30 p.m. $30 to $40.

Woman’s National Democratic Club, 1526 New Hampshire Ave. NW. 202232-7363.

■ An “OnStage Korea” showcase will present the Global Arts Project’s “Dynamic Korean Dance: Traditional to Cosmopolitan,” featuring Korea’s celebrated Hyunju Lee Dance Company. 8 p.m. Free; reservations required. Dorothy Betts Marvin Theatre, Marvin Center, George Washington University, 800 21st St. NW. KoreaCultureDC.org.

■ “Bernstein on Broadway” will celebrate the lasting impact Leonard Bernstein’s work had on American culture through the Broadway stage, featuring a who’s who of Broadway stars and a 40-piece onstage orchestra. 8 p.m. $49 to $149. Eisenhower Theater, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600.

Special events ■ The D.C. Office of Aging and partner organizations will present the Guy Mason Senior Program’s third annual Health and Resource Fair. 10:30 a.m. to

Saturday,SEPTEMBER Sept. 23 Saturday 23 Children’s programs ■ “Saturday Morning at the National” will feature Michael Shwedick’s “Reptile World.” 9:30 and 11 a.m. Free; reservations suggested.

Helen Hayes Gallery, National Theatre, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. thenationaldc.org/saturdaymorning-at-the-national.

■ A park ranger will lead a planetarium program about the season’s brightest stars, planets and constellations (for ages 5 and older). 1 p.m. Free. Rock Creek Nature Center, 5200 Glover Road NW. 202-895-6070. The program will repeat Sunday at 1 p.m.

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Tours and walks ■ A guided garden tour will trace two centuries of landscape history reflected in 5.5 acres of heritage trees, heirloom plants and flowers, and English boxwood. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. $10; free for members.

Tudor Place Historic House and Garden, 1644 31st St. NW. tudorplace.org.

■ The American University Museum will present a docent-led tour of one of its fall exhibitions. 11:30 a.m. Free.

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Films ■ Goethe-Institut Washington will present Yasemin Samdereli’s 2011 film “Almanya — Welcome to Germany.” 6:30 p.m. Free. Goethe-Institut Washington, Suite 3, 1990 K St. NW. goethe.de/ washington.

■ The Kennedy Center will present Ava DuVernay’s 2014 film “Selma” on a big screen with Jason Moran’s acclaimed score for the film performed live by Moran and a full orchestra conducted by

Sporting event ■ The Washington Capitals will play the St. Louis Blues in a preseason matchup. 7 p.m. $6 to $101. Capital One Arena (formerly Verizon Center), 601 F St. NW. 800-745-3000.

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Concerts ■ “Live! Concert Series on the Plaza” will feature Oasis Island Sounds. Noon to 1 p.m. Free. Woodrow Wilson Plaza, Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. 202-312-1300.

■ Hans Uwe Hielscher of Wiesbaden, Germany, will present an organ recital.

12:15 p.m. Free. National City Christian Church, 5 Thomas Circle NW. 202-7970103.

■ The Friday Music Series will feature early-music ensemble Modern Musick performing 18th-century instrumental music. 1:15 p.m. Free. McNeir Auditorium, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. 202-687-2787.

■ “Sounds of the Underground” will feature Tone, Koshari and Super! Silver!

Haze!. 8 p.m. $15. Dupont Underground, 1500 19th St. NW. dupontunderground.org.

■ The Folger Consort will present “An English Garden: Music From the Age of Shakespeare,” featuring popular ballads and art songs from the theater paired with lively instrumental pieces. 8 p.m. $40. Folger Theatre, Folger Shakespeare Library, 201 East Capitol St. SE. 202-544-7077. The performance will

Discussions and lectures ■ The Friday Music Series will feature a lecture on “Early Modern Italian Music” by Anthony DelDonna, professor of musicology at Georgetown University, and Guido Olivieri, senior lecturer in musicology at the University of Texas at Austin. A luncheon will follow.

10:30 a.m. Free; reservations required.

Booth Family Center for Special Collections, Lauinger Library, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. library.georgetown.edu.

■ Experts will participate in a symposium on “Edgar Degas (1834-1917): A Centenary Tribute.” 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Free. East Building Auditorium, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW. 202-737-4215.

■ Artist Margarita Cabrera will discuss “The Space in Between Project,” about a collaborative community initiative that centers on promotion of cultural dialogues on themes related to community, immigration, labor practices and cultural identity. Noon to 1 p.m. Free; reservations required. Conservatory Classroom, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225-8333.

■ NBC News reporter Katy Tur will discuss her book “Unbelievable: My Front-Row Seat to the Craziest Campaign in American History” in conversation with Jake Sherman. 7 p.m. Free.

Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919.

2 p.m. Free. Guy Mason Recreation Center, 3600 Calvert St. NW. 202-7767736.

■ The NHL Centennial Fan Arena — a touring tribute to a century of hockey history — will offer an interactive experience with exhibits, original video content, a virtual reality game and a display of the Stanley Cup. 4 to 6 p.m. Free.

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■ Washington Improv Theater will present “Rise Up!,” a politically inspired improv performance. 7:30 p.m. $12 to $15. DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St. NW. witdc.org. Performances will continue through Oct. 1 with a different lineup at each show.

■ Teatro de la Luna will present Juana Estrella in “Penelope” by Jorge Dávila Vázquez (in Spanish). 8 p.m. $25 to $30. Casa de la Luna, 4020 Georgia Ave. NW. 202-882-6227. The performance will repeat Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 4 p.m.

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■ Children will hear a story about José Limón and then create a special piece of art. 1 to 4 p.m. Free. National Portrait Gallery, 8th and F streets NW. 202-633-1000. The program will repeat Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m.

■ The House of Sweden will host a weekly storytime for children and families to experience Swedish children’s literature. 2 p.m. Free. House of Sweden, 2900 K St. NW. www.swedenabroad. com/washington.

■ A park ranger will lead a planetarium program about the solar system, the Milky Way and other deep space objects (for ages 7 and older). 4 to 4:45 p.m.

Free. Rock Creek Nature Center, 5200 Glover Road NW. 202-895-6070. The program will repeat Sunday at 4 p.m.

Classes and workshops ■ Gayla April will present a weekly dance/exercise class. 9:30 a.m. Free; reservations required. Guy Mason Recreation Center, 3600 Calvert St. NW. 202-727-7527.

■ The Mount Pleasant Library will present “Saturday Morning Yoga.” 10 a.m. Free. Mount Pleasant Library, 3160 16th St. NW. 202-671-3122.

■ Volunteers from the Washington English Center will lead an “ESL Conversation Circle” for English learners who already have some knowledge of the language. 10 a.m. Free. Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-727-1488.

■ Heather Markowitz, founder of WithLoveDC, will lead a “Practice With Love” yoga class. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Free. National Garden Lawn Terrace, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225-8333.

■ The Mayor’s Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs will host a tai chi class. 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. Free. Chinatown Park, 5th Street and Massachusetts Avenue NW. 202-727-3120.

■ Yoga Activist will present a class for beginners. 11 a.m. Free. Petworth Library, 4200 Kansas Ave. NW. 202243-1188.

■ In conjunction with its production of “The Arsonists,” Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company will present a workshop on “Violence and Power,” led

by Collective Action for Safe Space executive director Jessica Raven. 5 to 7 p.m. Free; reservations requested.

Melton Rehearsal Hall, Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, 641 D St. NW. woollymammoth.net.

Concerts ■ The 21st Century Consort will perform music for two pianos, including John Corigliano’s “Kaleidoscope,” Sergei Rachmaninoff’s “Symphonic Dances,” Claude Debussy’s “En blanc et noir” and William Bolcom’s “The Garden of Eden.”

Pre-concert talk at 4 p.m.; performance at 5 p.m. Free. McEvoy Auditorium, Smithsonian American Art Museum, 8th and G streets NW. 202-633-1000.

■ A 25th-anniversary celebration of “Keyboard Conversations With Jeffrey Siegel” will feature a concert with commentary highlighting works by Leonard Bernstein, including excerpts from “West Side Story” and his solo piano arrangement of Copland’s “El Salon Mexico.” A Q&A session will follow. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202See Events/Page 37

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Discussions and lectures ■ Author and furniture historian Oscar P. Fitzgerald will discuss “A Closer Look: American Furniture, 1650 to the Present.” 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free; reservations required. McEvoy Auditorium, Smithsonian American Art Museum, 8th and G streets NW. americanart.si.edu/ calendar.

■ Journalist, speaker, musician and author Celeste Headlee will discuss her book “We Need to Talk: How to Have Conversations That Matter” in conversation with Joshua Johnson. 1 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919.

■ Composer Gisle Kverndokk and librettist Aksel-Otto Bull will join a panel of guests to discuss the creative process of bringing Ruth Maier’s story to the stage with a musical theater work based on “Ruth Maier’s Diary” by Jan Erik Vold.

12:10 and 1:30 p.m. Free. West Building Lecture Hall, National Gallery of Art, 6th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215.

■ The Johns Hopkins bloodless medicine and surgery team will offer an indepth look at bloodless medicine. 2 to 4 p.m. Free; reservations required. Conference Room 2, Building A, Sibley Memorial Hospital, 5215 Loughboro Road NW. bit.ly/2icJ0Jo. ■ Freelance registrar Susan Laudicina will discuss “Collections Management for Private Collectors,” featuring practical advice for keeping precious art and textiles safe and well-documented.

2 to 4 p.m. Free. George Washington University Museum and Textile Museum, 701 21st St. NW. 202-994-5200.

■ Yuri Slezkine, professor of Russian history at the University of California at Berkeley, will discuss his book “The House of Government: A Saga of the Russian Revolution” in conversation with Kathleen Smith. 3:30 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202364-1919.

■ David Litt will discuss his book “Thanks, Obama: My Hopey Changey White House Years.” 6 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919.

Festivals and family programs ■ The U.S. Botanic Garden will celebrate the National Garden’s anniversary as a living oasis that demonstrates the great diversity of the Mid-Atlantic flora, cultivated roses and pollinator-attracting plants. The event will include hands-on activities for all ages, Rose Garden tours and more. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. National Garden, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225-8333.

■ Miller Jeanne Minor and the Friends of Peirce Mill will host “Run of the Mill,” a chance to see Washington’s

only surviving gristmill in action. The day’s activities will include family workshops and craft programs. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. Peirce Mill, Tilden Street and Beach Drive NW. 202-895-6070.

■ “Art All Night: Made in DC” — an overnight arts festival in six District neighborhoods with Main Street groups — will feature local artists and collectives while bringing visual and performing arts such as painting, photography, sculpture, crafts, fashion, music, dance, theater, silent discos, film and poetry to indoor and outdoor public and private spaces, including businesses. 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. Free. Various venues in the participating neighborhoods of Congress Heights, Dupont Circle, H Street NE, North Capitol, Shaw and Tenleytown. artallnightdc.com.

Films ■ The DC Anime Club will screen “Batman and Harley Quinn.” 2 to 5 p.m.

Free. Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. dcanimeclub.org.

■ “From Vault to Screen: Recent Restorations From the Academy Film Archive” will feature Tom Buckingham’s 1932 movie “Cock of the Air,” at 2 p.m.; and a program on “Aloha Wanderwell Baker: Film Adventuress,” at 4 p.m.

Free. East Building Auditorium, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW. 202-737-4215.

■ Dupont Underground will present a screening of “Eternal Summer,” followed by performances by D.C. musicians Yahuali and Troy Everett. 7 to 11 p.m. $6 to $15. Dupont Underground, 1500 19th St. NW. dupontunderground.org.

Performances and readings ■ The Klunch will present “Mucho Kluncho Talent Show,” featuring performances by Christopher Henley, Carlos Bustamante, Sara Barker, Johnny Kat, Mary Suib and more. 7 to 11 p.m. $20 to $75. Logan Fringe Arts Space, Trinidad Theater, 1358 Florida Ave. NE. 866811-4111.

■ To celebrate its 20th anniversary, Story District will present “I Did It for the Story: A tribute to 20 years of storytelling,” featuring tales from 20 performers.

7:30 p.m. $15. Lincoln Theatre, 1215 U St. NW. storydistrict.org.

■ The In Series will present a new English adaptation of Mozart’s “The Magic Flute,” about a prince’s quest to rescue his love from a mysterious sage.

8 p.m. $20 to $47. D.C. Scottish Rite Temple, 2800 16th St. NW. 202-2047763. The performance will repeat Sept.

24 at 2:30 p.m., Sept. 27 at 7:30 p.m. and Oct. 1 at 2:30 p.m.

■ The Theater Alliance’s Word Becomes Action Festival — an exploration of the diversity of experiences and narratives of the African diaspora — will feature “Name Calling,” written and performed by Goldie Patrick. 8 p.m. $20. Anacostia Playhouse, 2020 Shannon Place SE. The performance will repeat Sunday at 8 p.m., and Patrick will lead a “Devising Political Theatre Workshop” Sunday at 4:30 p.m.

■ Salvadoran poet Quique Aviles will present “Coquitrucos or El Salvador

Sunday, SEPTEMBER 24 ■ Festival: The 24th annual Taste of Georgetown will feature dishes from more than 30 of Georgetown’s top restaurants, with proceeds benefiting the Georgetown Ministry Center’s homeless assistance programs. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Free admission; advance tickets cost $22 for five tastings, $33 for eight tickets and $44 for 11 tickets. K Street between Wisconsin Avenue and Thomas Jefferson Street NW. tasteofgeorgetown.com.

Meets Borinquen,” a multimedia performance with Puerto Rican bassist Pepe Gonzalez, Puerto Rican poet Sammy Miranda, Salvadoran percussionist Ivan Navas joining Aviles on stage for an artistic dialogue emanating from Mount Pleasant’s growth and culture. 8 p.m. $15 to $30. Dance Place, 3225 8th St. NE. 202-269-1600.

Special events ■ The American Diabetes Association will present the DC Step Out Walk and Tour de Cure to raise funds for diabetes research in the Washington region. Bike rides start at 7 a.m.; 5K walk starts at 9:30 a.m. $15; advance registration required. Washington Monument grounds, 15th Street and Independence Avenue SW. diabetes.org.

■ Dumbarton House will host a Museum Pop-up Shop featuring items from stores at the Heurich House Museum, President Woodrow Wilson House, President Lincoln’s Cottage and Tudor Place Historic House and Garden, as well as Dumbarton House’s own shop.

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. Dumbarton House, 2715 Q St. NW. 202-337-2288.

■ “Metro Mambo” will feature a live broadcast of unreleased live and studio recordings by Palladium Ballroom-era Latin music legends and a panel discussion with legendary percussionists Jose Madera and Johnny “Dandy” Rodriguez, followed by dancing to mambo and salsa classics performed live by the Sin Miedo band. 2:30 p.m. Free; reservations suggested. Dance Place, 3225 8th St. NE. 202-269-1600.

■ The Salt Line and Other Half Brewing Co. will present “Oyster Wars,” showcasing the talents of some of the best chefs, breweries, and oyster farms along the Eastern Seaboard. 3 to 11 p.m. $35 to $45. The Salt Line, 79 Potomac Ave. SE. oysterwars.eventbrite.com.

■ “Champagne in the Sculpture Garden” will offer a chance to hear live music by the Samuel Prather Trio while viewing two recent additions to the Kreeger Museum Sculpture Garden —

“Against the Day” by Richard Deutsch and “Portals” by Sandra Muss. Proceeds will benefit the museum’s education programs. 5 to 7 p.m. $50; reservations required. Kreeger Museum, 2401 Foxhall Road NW. 202-337-3050, ext. 310.

■ The Washington National Opera will host “Opera in the Outfield,” with a simulcast of Verdi’s “Aida” broadcast live from the Kennedy Center Opera House to the high-definition NatsHD scoreboard. Pre-show activities will include performances by local artists; a screening of the Warner Bros. cartoon “What’s Opera, Doc?”; a costume trunk dress-up area; and a craft table with coloring. 7 p.m.; gates open at 5 p.m. Free.

Nationals Park, 1500 South Capitol St. SE. operaintheoutfield.org. In conjunction with this year’s “Opera in the Outfield” event, the Foggy Bottom West End Village has reserved 30 seats in sections 128, 129 and 130 for the group’s members and friends; to register, email programs@fbwevillage.org.

Sporting events ■ D.C. United will play the San Jose Earthquakes. 7 p.m. $20 to $200. RFK Stadium, 2400 East Capitol St. SE. 800745-3000.

■ The Washington Capitals will play the Carolina Hurricanes in a preseason matchup. 7 p.m. $5 to $94. Capital One Arena (formerly Verizon Center), 601 F St. NW. 800-745-3000.

Tours and walks ■ As part of the annual WalkingTown DC event, tour guides Jim Jones and Don Harrell will lead “Art and History Are Alive at the Cemetery,” a stroll through 300-year-old St. Paul’s Rock Creek Parish and Rock Creek Cemetery. 10 a.m. to noon; reservations required. Free. Meet at the main gate to Rock Creek Cemetery at Rock Creek Church Road and Webster Street NW. culturaltourismdc.org. Various tours throughout the city will be offered through Sunday.

■ The DC Preservation League and the Historical Society of Washington, D.C., will present “Bridges of Washington by Boat,” a sightseeing tour led by Donald Beekman

Myer, an architect and the author of “Bridges and the City of Washington.”

3:30 to 6 p.m. $75 to $100; reservations required. Tour leaves from Washington Sightseeing Cruises at 3100 K St. NW. dchistory.org.

Sunday, Sept. 24 Sunday SEPTEMBER 24 Children’s program ■ A park ranger will host a drop-in program on “Colonial Arts and Crafts” (for ages 5 and older). 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Free. Old Stone House, 3051 M St. NW. 202-895-6070.

Classes and workshops ■ A workshop on “Floral Jewels” will take inspiration from the exhibition “Spectacular Gems and Jewelry from the Merriweather Post Collection” to create a jewel-toned arrangement. 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. $55 to $65. Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens, 4155 Linnean Ave. NW. 202-686-5807.

■ The Peoples Congregational United Church of Christ Wellness Ministry will present a workshop on the importance of integrating spirituality into medical treatment with guest speaker Diane Onwuchekwa, survivor of a near fatal accident and author of “Teachable Moments: Spirituality and Medicine.”

11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. Peoples Congregational United Church of Christ, 4704 13th St. NW. 202-928-1522.

■ Dumbarton House will host an “English Country Dance” workshop. 1 to 3 p.m. $5. Bellevue Ballroom, Dumbarton House, 2715 Q St. NW. 202-3372288.

Concerts ■ The New York Opera Society will present the world-premiere staged concert of “Letters From Ruth” by Gisle Kverndokk and Aksel-Otto Bull about a writer and painter who was killed at Auschwitz after having fled to Norway in an attempt to escape Nazi persecution.

3:30 p.m. Free. West Garden Court, West Building, National Gallery of Art, 6th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215.

■ Students from Catholic University will perform excerpts from Cole Porter’s classic Broadway musical “Kiss Me Kate.” 4 p.m. Free. Mitchell Park, 23rd See Events/Page 38

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■ Washington National Cathedral organist George Fergus will present a recital. 5:15 p.m. $10 donation suggested.

Washington National Cathedral, Massachusetts and Wisconsin avenues NW. cathedral.org.

■ The Swedish acoustic trio Väsen will perform. 6 p.m.

Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600.

■ Keegan Theatre’s “Boiler Room Series” will feature local artist-activists Ines Nassara, Bridget Linsenmeyer, Jade Jones, Eben Logan and more performing as part of the 2017 Concert Across America to End Gun Violence. 7:30 p.m. $15. Andrew Keegan Theatre, 1742 Church St. NW. keegantheatre.com.

Discussions and lectures ■ Helen Epstein (shown) will discuss her book “Another Fine Mess: America, Uganda and the War on Terror” in conversation with Lawrence Kiwanuka Nsereko and moderator Shaka Ssali. 1 p.m. Free.

Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919.

■ Berlin-based artist Matthias Mansen will discuss “Steps Toward Reality” in conversation with John A. Tyson, assistant professor of art at the University of Massachusetts Boston. 2 p.m.

Free. East Building Auditorium, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW. 202-737-4215.

■ Abraham Thomas, curator-incharge at the Renwick Gallery, will join glass artist Judith Schaechter — known for her remarkably intricate and provocative pieces — in conversation about Schaechter’s work and artistic process.

2 to 3 p.m. Free. Rubenstein Grand Salon, Renwick Gallery, 17th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW. 202-633-

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■ E.J. Dionne, Norman J. Ornstein and Thomas E. Mann will discuss their book “One Nation After Trump: A Guide for the Perplexed, the Disillusioned, the Desperate, and the Not-Yet Deported” in conversation with Deborah Tannen. 3 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919.

■ Novelist Nelson DeMille (shown) will discuss his book “The Cuban Affair” in conversation with Alan Gross. 5 p.m. Free.

Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919.

Festivals ■ The annual ZooFiesta — spotlighting animals from Latin America, including golden lion tamarins and Andean bears — will feature animal demonstrations, musical entertainment, educational activities and a food bazaar with authentic cuisine. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Free. National Zoo, 3001 Connecticut Ave. NW. nationalzoo.si.edu.

■ The 15th annual Turkish Festival — a celebration of the 2,000-year-old city of Istanbul — will feature cuisine, music, dancing, Turkish coffee, fortune reading, cultural exhibits, a bazaar and children’s activities. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Free admission. Pennsylvania Avenue between 12th and 14th streets NW. turkishfestival.org.

■ The DC State Fair will showcase the region’s agricultural and artistic talents with food, music, art and entertainment. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Free. Waterfront Station, 375 and 425 M St. NW. dcstatefair.org.

■ All Hallows Guild will present “Fall Garden Day at the National Cathedral,” featuring children’s games, garden information, food, music and a Herb Cottage mini-cart with specialty jam, tea and other gifts for sale. Noon to 4 p.m. Free admission. Bishop’s Garden and Lawn, Washington National Cathedral, Massachusetts and Wisconsin avenues NW. allhallowsguild.org.

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Performance ■ Rhythm Visions Production Company will present “The Justice Playbook,” an interdisciplinary theatrical experience featuring members of the community of all ages as well as local law enforcement. 5 to 7 p.m. Free. Cullen Room, Busboys and Poets 5th & K, 1025 5th St. NW. 202-789-2227.

Special events ■ The annual Yoga on the Mall event will feature mini-workshops by 50 area studios, followed by an all-level class led

by California-based artist, yoga teacher and musician MC Yogi will follow. 10 a.m. to noon. Free; registration encouraged. Lincoln Memorial. dccy.org.

■ The National Building Museum’s “Ghost Tour: Escape the Museum” will have participants solve puzzles and find clues to reveal the truth and escape the room. 7 and 8:30 p.m. $30; reservations required. National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. 202-272-2448.

Monday, Sept. 25 Monday SEPTEMBER 25 Children’s program ■ Drum Lady K will present “Rise + Rhyme,” a storytelling and performance series for ages 5 and younger. 9:30 to 11 a.m. $5 per child.

Busboys and Poets Takoma, 235 Carroll St. NW. 202-7260856.

Classes and workshops ■ The weekly “Yoga Mondays” program will feature a gentle yoga class.

10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Free; tickets distributed at the second-floor reference desk beginning at 10:15 a.m. to the first 30 people who arrive. Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202727-1488.

■ Instructor Abigail Bruhlmann will present an English as a second language class covering conversation and basic skills. 6 to 7 p.m. Free. Guy Mason Recreation Center, 3600 Calvert St. NW. 202-727-7527.

■ Teatro de la Luna will present an acting workshop for adults conducted by Juana Estrella from Ecuador. 7 to 9 p.m. $90. Casa de la Luna, 4020 Georgia 4 H AS SO ON N 30 9 TWorld H S S E Famous The 4 SO ON N 30 9TH H S SEAS

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Monday, SEPTEMBER 25 ■ Discussion: Author Salman Rushdie will discuss his latest novel, “The Golden House.” 7 p.m. $40 for one ticket and one book.

Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St. NW. 800-838-3006.

Ave. NW. 202-882-6227. The class will continue Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m.

Concerts ■ “Live! Concert Series on the Plaza” will feature Diplomatic Immunity performing cover songs. Noon to 1 p.m.

Free. Woodrow Wilson Plaza, Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. 202-312-1300.

■ Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra members Richard Chang, Joel Ayau, Michelle Kim, Igor Zubkovsky and Grace Kim will perform works by Franck and Debussy. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600.

Discussions and lectures ■ Tour guide and DC Memorialist blogger Fiona Clem will discuss her book “Meridian Hill Park.” Noon. Free. George Washington University Museum and Textile Museum, 701 21st St. NW. 202994-5200.

■ Independent scholar Rosamond Mack will discuss “Picnic Ware Fit for a Feast.” 12:10 and 1:10 p.m. Free. West Building Lecture Hall, National Gallery of Art, 6th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215.

■ The World Affairs Council will present a talk by Suzy Hansen on her book “Notes on a Foreign Country: An American Abroad in a Post-American World.”

Free. 6 to 8 p.m. Horizon Ballroom, Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. worldaffairsdc.org.

■ Authors of the book “Land Justice: Re-imagining Land, Food, and the Commons” will join farmers and activists for a forum on “Black Agrarianism: Roots, Resistance, and Regeneration for Land Justice.” 6 to 8 p.m. Free. Langston Room, Busboys and Poets 14th & V, 2021 14th St. NW. 202-387-7638.

■ Finnish writer Sofi Oksanen will discuss her novel “Norma.” 6:30 p.m.

Free. Kramerbooks & Afterwords, 1517 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-387-1400.

■ “Well-Designed: Demonstrating the Positive Impacts of Interior Design” will feature Randy W. Fiser, CEO of the American Society of Interior Designers; David Cordell, associate principal at Per-

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kins + Will; and Jaclyn Whitaker, senior vice president of the International WELL Building Institute. 6:30 to 8 p.m. $15; reservations required. National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. 202-272-2448.

■ The Tenleytown Memoir & Essay Writing Club will meet to provide constructive feedback in a supportive group of adult writers. 7 p.m. Free. TenleyFriendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-727-1488.

■ Washington-based journalist L.M. Elliott (shown) will discuss her young adult book “Suspect Red” in conversation with Ken Yalowitz, former U.S. ambassador to Belarus and Georgia.

7 p.m. Free. Children & Teens Department, Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-3641919.

■ William Taubman (shown) will discuss his book “Gorbachev: His Life and Times” in conversation with David Greene. 7 p.m. Free.

Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-3641919.

Films ■ The “Marvelous Movie Monday” series will present the 1975 film “Silent Running.” 2 and 6:30 p.m. Free. Chevy Chase Library, 5625 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-282-0021.

■ SPAIN arts & culture, the National Museum of Women in the Arts and the American University will present Marina Seresesky’s 2016 film “La puerta abierta (The Open Door)” as part of “Mujeres de Cine: Traveling Spanish Film Showcase Made by Women.” 6:45 p.m. Free; reservations required. Former Residence of the Ambassadors of Spain, 2801 16th St. NW. spainculture.us.

■ The Washington Jewish Film Festival’s fall series will feature the documentary “Dina,” about a romance that blossoms between a developmentally challenged couple. 7:30 p.m. $13.50.

Edlavitch DC Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St. NW. wjff.org.

Performances ■ The Laboratory for Global Performance and Politics will present an outdoor marketplace production of “Ten Blocks on the Camino Real” by Tennessee Williams, performed by Abibigromma, the resident troupe of the National Theatre of Ghana. 7 p.m. $35 donation suggested; reservations requested. West Lawn, National Building Museum, 401 F St. NW. tinyurl.com/camino-real-dc.

■ Laugh Index Theatre will present “Improv Wars,” a friendly competition among improv troupes, with the audience voting for the winner. 8 p.m. $5 to $10. DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St. NW. 202-462-7833.

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■ Georgetown Village will host a watch party featuring a simulcast of a talk by surgeon, public health researcher and author Dr. Atul Gawande on “Being Mortal’s Villages: The Value of Community and Choice as We Grow Older.” The event will include conversation and light refreshments. 4:30 p.m.

Free; reservations required. Georgetown Village, 1680 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202999-8988.

■ In honor of the centennial of jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald, the Georgetown University Music Program will present “Ella Fitzgerald Sings the George & Ira Gershwin Songbook,” featuring rare footage of Fitzgerald singing Gershwin classics and a lecture by historian and scholar Will Friedwald, author of nine books on American music and popular culture. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Free. Gonda Theatre, Davis Performing Arts Center, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. performingarts.georgetown. edu.

■ “Eat Well, Do Justice! Tzedek DC 2017 Celebrity Chef Kugel Cook-off” — an event to raise funds for Tzedek DC’s work in helping low-income residents facing debt-related legal crises — will feature a taste of the kugels made by five top D.C. chefs along with heavy hors d’oeuvres, an open bar, a ballot and a screening of a six-minute documentary about the group’s impact. 6:30 to 9 p.m. $90. Student Center, University of the District of Columbia, 4200 Connecticut Ave. NW. tzedekdc.org/eat-well-dojustice-event.

Tours ■ In partnership with The Atlantic magazine, the National Portrait Gallery will present a gallery tour highlighting American writers featured in the 160-year-old publication’s pages during the 19th century, at noon; and writers featured in the 20th century, at 2:30 p.m. Free. G Street lobby, National Portrait Gallery, 8th and F streets NW. 202633-1000. The tours will be offered daily at the same times through Sept.

29 and at 11:45 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., respectively, on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1.

■ U.S. Botanic Garden volunteer docent Nancy Ragsdale will discuss the history of the National Garden, plants attractive to butterflies, native plants of the middle Atlantic area and roses that grow well in the Washington environment. 3 to 4 p.m. Free. Meet in the lobby of the Conservatory, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202225-8333.

Tuesday, Sept. 26 Tuesday SEPTEMBER 26 Children’s programs ■ “Tudor Tots: Squirrels and Acorns”

will feature songs, stories and movement (for ages 2 through 4). 10 a.m. $5; free for accompanying adults. Tudor Place Historic House and Garden, 1644 31st St. NW. tudorplace.org. The fall “Tudor Tots” series will continue weekly through Oct. 31.

■ Katherine Applegate will discuss her book “Wishtree” (for ages 9 to 12).

10:30 a.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-3641919.

Classes and workshops ■ A certified yoga instructor will lead a walk-in gentle yoga class targeted to ages 55 and older. 10 a.m. Free.

Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232.

■ The Georgetown Library will present a walk-in yoga class practicing introductory vinyasa techniques. 11:30 a.m.

Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232.

■ CASS Fitness will present a weekly outdoor fitness class led by a certified personal trainer. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free.

The Parks at Walter Reed, Georgia Avenue and Butternut Street NW. TheParksatWalterReed@gmail.com. The class will continue weekly through Oct. 24, weather permitting.

■ Facilitator Catharin Dalpino of the Washington English Center will lead an Evening English Conversation Group for members to talk about ideas and events and practice conversation skills. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232.

■ Yoga Activist will present a class for beginners. 7:30 p.m. Free. Petworth Library, 4200 Kansas Ave. NW. 202243-1188.

Concerts ■ “Live! Concert Series on the Plaza” will feature Trackside Station performing classic rock. Noon to 1 p.m. Free. Woodrow Wilson Plaza, Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. 202-312-1300.

■ The Tuesday Concert Series will feature the Carya Ensemble with pianists Sonya Sutton and Sophia Vastek performing Debussy’s “Printemps” and his rarely performed “Cantata L’Enfant Prodigue.” 12:10 p.m. Free. Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St. NW. 202-3472635.

■ Drummer Joey Antico, 2016-17 Strathmore Artist in Residence, will perform. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600.

■ The Friday Morning Music Club will perform works by Bach, Beethoven Weiss and Purcell. 7:30 to 9 p.m. Free; reservations suggested. Bellevue Ballroom, Dumbarton House, 2715 Q St. NW. 202-337-2288.

■ The Embassy Series will present a concert by members of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra of Amsterdam.

7:30 p.m. $195. Residents of the Netherlands Ambassador, 2347 S St. NW. 202-625-2361.

Discussions and lectures ■ Virginia Mecklenburg of the Smithsonian American Art Museum and Patricia Raynor of the National Postal Museum will discuss Marion Gilmore’s “Band Concert (mural study, Corning, Iowa Post

Tuesday, SEPTEMBER 26 ■ Concert: The Friday Morning Music Club Foundation and the Alice and Arthur Nagle Fund will present a solo recital by Yi-Yang Chen, first-prize winner of the 2017 Washington International Competition for Piano. 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Free; reservations required. Cosmos Club, 2121 Massachusetts Ave. NW. fmmc.org/events.

Office)” and the history of post office murals created during the Great Depression. 6 to 7 p.m. Free. Meet in the F Street lobby, Smithsonian American Art Museum, 8th and G streets NW. 202633-1000.

■ Wendy Pearlman (shown), a professor of comparative politics at Northwestern University specializing in the Middle East, will discuss her book “We Crossed a Bridge and It Trembled: Voices From Syria” in conversation with Syrian-American writer and activist Shiyam Galyon.

6:30 to 8 p.m. Free. Langston Room,

Busboys and Poets 14th & V, 2021 14th St. NW. 202-387-7638.

■ Kevin Peraino will discuss his book “A Force So Swift: Mao, Truman, and the Birth of Modern China, 1949.” 6:30 p.m. Free. Kramerbooks & Afterwords, 1517 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-3871400.

■ Sigrid Rausing will discuss her book “Mayhem” in conversation with Scott Stossel. 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202364-1919.

■ The American University Center for Environmental Filmmaking will present a talk by nationally syndicated cartoonist Jim Toomey — who has drawn the newspaper comic strip “Sherman’s Lagoon” for almost 20 years — on how he weaves an environmental message into his work. 7 p.m. Free. Doyle/Forman Theater, McKinley Building, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-885-3408.

■ Former PBS education correspondent John Merrow will discuss his book “Addicted to Reform: A 12-Step Program to Rescue Public Education.” 7 to 9 p.m.

Free. Cullen Room, Busboys and Poets 5th & K, 1025 5th St. NW. 202-7892227.

■ Tolonda Henderson, a librarian at George Washington University and a Harry Potter scholar, will discuss the study of J.K. Rowling’s series as an academic venture and her own research on the library at Hogwarts. 7 p.m. Free.

Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-727-1488.

■ Politics and Prose will present a talk by Chris Guillebeau, author of “Side Hustle: From Idea to Income in 27

Days,” and Gretchen Rubin (shown), author of “The Four Tendencies: The Indispensable Personality Profiles That Reveal How to Make Your Life Better (and Other People’s Lives Better, Too).” 7 p.m. $15; $30 for one ticket and one of the books; $48 for one ticket and both books. Sidwell Friends School, 3825 Wisconsin Ave. NW. politics-prose.com.

■ Atlantic journalists Jeffrey Goldberg, Julia Ioffe, Eliot A. Cohen and Matt Thompson will debate “Russia and the Trump Administration” for a live taping of The Atlantic’s new podcast, “Radio Atlantic.” 7 p.m. $25. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St. NW. 877-9876487.

Films ■ “An Evening With Bernard-Henri Lévy” will feature “Peshmerga” and “The Battle of Mosul,” the two most recent documentaries by French philosopher, activist, writer and filmmaker. Lévy will be joined on stage by author Leon Wieseltier. 6:15 p.m. $25. Edlavitch DC Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St. NW. wjff.org.

■ The Embassy of France’s fall film series “Dance, Sing, Play!” will feature Jacques Demy’s 1964 movie “The Umbrellas of Cherbourg.” 7 p.m. Free; reservations required. Embassy of France, 4101 Reservoir Road NW. frenchculture.org.

■ Docs in Progress will present the documentary “Deej,” the result of a collaboration between veteran filmmaker Robert Rooy and nonspeaking autist DJ Savarese, who share editorial control as they navigate the challenges of repreSee Events/Page 40

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Meeting ■ Recovery International will host a small group meeting for people coping with issues such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, stress, anger, fear and obsessive-compulsive disorder. 7 p.m. Free. Chevy Chase Community Center, 5601 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-2680.

Performances and readings ■ The Laboratory for Global Performance and Politics will present an outdoor marketplace production of “Ten Blocks on the Camino Real” by Tennessee Williams, performed by Abibigromma, resident troupe of the National Theatre of Ghana. A panel discussion will follow. 5:30 p.m. $35 donation suggested; reservations required. Red Square outside the Bunn Intercultural Center, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. tinyurl.com/camino-real-dc.

■ 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.

■ Busboys and Poets will host the Beltway Poetry Slam. 9 to 11 p.m. $5.

Busboys and Poets Brookland, 625 Monroe St. NE. 202-636-7230.

■ Gowri Koneswaran will present an open mic poetry night. 9 to 11 p.m. $5.

Langston Room, Busboys and Poets 14th & V, 2021 14th St. NW. 202-3877638.

Tour ■ Susan Pell, science and public programs manager at the U.S. Botanic Garden, will lead a “Marvelous Morphology” tour on flower structures. 11 a.m. to noon. Free; reservations required. Meet in the Conservatory Garden Court, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225-8333.

Wednesday, Sept. 27 Wednesday SEPTEMBER 27 Children’s program ■ Argentine cartoonist Liniers will

discuss his book “Good Night, Planet/ Buenas Noches, Planeta” (for ages 4 to 6) in a bilingual event. 10:30 a.m. Free.

Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919.

Classes and workshops ■ Kripalu yoga teacher Eva Blutinger will lead a “Yoga in the Galleries” class.

10 a.m. $5 to $10. American University Museum, Katzen Arts Center, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-885-1300.

■ Guy Mason Recreation Center will offer a weekly “Gentle Gyrokinesis” class to improve posture, balance and agility. 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Guy Mason Recreation Center, 3600 Calvert St. NW. 202-7277703.

■ Housing Counseling Services Inc. will present a foreclosure prevention clinic. 6 p.m. Free; reservations requested. Suite 100, 2410 17th St. NW. 202265-2255.

■ Instructor Andrea McCabe will present a weekly yoga class. 7 p.m.

Free; reservations required. Guy Mason Recreation Center, 3600 Calvert St. NW. 202-727-7527.

■ The Poets on the Fringe will host a weekly poetry workshop to critique participants’ poems. 7 to 9 p.m. Free.

Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232.

■ Instructor Tara Bishop will lead a weekly “Yoga for All” restorative yoga practice. 7:30 p.m. Free. Juanita E. Thornton/Shepherd Park Library, 7420 Georgia Ave. NW. 202-541-6100.

Concerts ■ “Live! Concert Series on the Plaza” will feature MELo performing jazz. Noon to 1 p.m. Free. Woodrow Wilson Plaza, Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. 202-312-1300.

■ The Fairfield Four will perform a cappella gospel music in conjunction with the Library of Congress American Folklife Center’s “Homegrown: The Music of America” series. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600.

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOUSING AUTHORITY REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) SOLICITATION NO.: 0019-2017 HEATING VENTILATION and AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC) PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE & REPAIR SERVICES and WATER TREATMENT SERVICES The District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA) requires Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems and Water Treatment throughout various DCHA properties.

SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS will be available at the Issuing Office at 1133 North Capitol Street, NE, Suite 300, Office of Administrative Services/Contracts and Procurement, Washington, DC 20002-7599, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, beginning Monday, September 11, 2017 and on DCHA’s website at www.dchousing.org.

SEALED PROPOSAL RESPONSES ARE DUE ON OR BEFORE Thursday, October 26, 2017 at 12:00 PM. Contact LaShawn Mizzell-McLeod, Contract Specialist at (202) 535-1212 or by email at LMMCLEOD@DCHOUSING.ORG with copy to business@dchousing.org for additional information.

Thursday, SEPTEMBER 28 ■ Discussion: Joan Nathan will discuss her book “King Solomon’s Table: A Culinary Exploration of Jewish Cooking From Around the World.” 7 p.m. $15 to $25.

Alliance Française de Washington, 2142 Wyoming Ave. NW. francedc. org.

■ Ysaye Barnwell will lead a Community Sing, with attendees singing fivepart harmonies within minutes. 7 to 9 p.m. $5 at the door. Lang Recital Hall, Levine Music, 2801 Upton St. NW. levinemusic.org.

Discussions and lectures ■ National Museum of Women in the Arts associate curator Virginia Treanor will discuss several works in the museum’s collection. Noon to 12:30 p.m.

Free. National Museum of Women in the Arts, 1250 New York Ave. NW. 202-7835000.

■ Constitutional law professor Alexander Tsesis will discuss his book “Constitutional Ethos: Liberal Equality for the Common Good.” Noon to 2 p.m. Free.

McGowan Theater, National Archives Building, Constitution Avenue between 7th and 9th streets NW. 202-357-5000.

■ Edward E. Curtis IV, professor of liberal arts and religious studies at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, will discuss “Blood Sacrifice and the Myth of the Fallen Muslim Soldier.”

12:30 to 1:45 p.m.

Free; reservations requested. Room 270, Bunn Intercultural Center, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. guevents.georgetown. edu.

■ The Tenley-Friendship Book Discussion Group will meet. 2 p.m. Free.

Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-727-1488.

■ “Mutual Inspirations Festival 2017 — Gregor Mendel” will feature a talk on the work and contributions of the genius scientist and founder of modern genetics by Ondrej Dostál, director of the Mendel Museum of the Masaryk University. A screening of the concert documentary “Mendel: The Legacy” will follow. 6 p.m. Free; reservations required

by Sept. 26. Embassy of the Czech Republic, 3900 Spring of Freedom St. NW. mendellegacy.eventbrite.com.

■ Hola Cultura, a nonprofit that celebrates the arts and contributions of Latinos in D.C, will present a talk on “The Latino Murals of Washington, D.C.” 6:30 p.m. Free. Mount Pleasant Library, 3160

16th St. NW. 202-671-3122.

■ The Sibley Institute of Bone and Joint Health will present an educational seminar on “What’s New With the Treatment of Rotator Cuff Injuries and Shoulder Arthritis” with Dr. J.R. Rudzki, a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine with a concentration on conditions and injuries of the shoulder, knee and elbow. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Free; reservations required. Conference Room 2, Building A, Sibley Memorial Hospital, 5215 Loughboro Road NW. ti.to/orthopaedics/seminars.

■ “The Autism Spectrum Disorder: Latest Research and Treatment of Autism” will feature Luigi Mazzone, neuropsychiatrist at the University of Tor Vergata in Rome, and Kevin Pelphrey, professor and director of the Autism & Neurodevelopmental Disorders Institute at George Washington University and Children’s National Medical Center. 6:30 to to 8 p.m. Free; reservations required.

Auditorium, Bunn Intercultural Center, Georgetown University. www.iicwashington.esteri.it.

■ Michael Korda will discuss his book “Alone: Britain, Churchill, and Dunkirk: Defeat Into Victory.” 7 p.m.

Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919.

■ American Photographic Artists will present a talk by photojournalist and social media specialist Alex Snyder on “Social Media Techniques: Post for the Job You Want.” 7 to 9 p.m. $15 to $25.

Dupont Underground, 1500 19th St. NW. dupontunderground.org.

Films ■ As part of the D.C. Public Library’s “Banned Books” month of celebrations, the West End Interim Library will present “Neruda.” 6 p.m. Free. West End Interim Library, 2522 Virginia Ave. NW. 202724-8707.

■ SPAIN arts & culture, the National Museum of Women in the Arts and the American University will present Belén Macías’ 2016 film “Juegos de familia (Family Games)” as part of “Mujeres de Cine: Traveling Spanish Film Showcase Made by Women.” 7 p.m. Free; reservations required. Doyle/Forman Theater, McKinley Building, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. spainculture.us.

Performances ■ The “Two Faces Comedy Series,” drawing inspiration from Abraham Lincoln’s legendary humor and self-deprecation and presented by President Lincoln’s Cottage and the DC Improv, will feature veterans Michael Garvey (shown), Tim Miller, Kj Pettersen and Cerrome Russell. 7:30 p.m. $5. President Lincoln’s Cottage at the Soldiers’ Home, Upshur Street at Rock Creek Church Road NW. lincolncottage.org/twofacescomedy.

■ Laugh Index Theatre will present “Three’s Comedy,” featuring three types of comedy. 8 p.m. $5 to $10. DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St. NW. 202-4627833.

Special event ■ Fathom Gallery will present pop artist Justin Germany’s first solo exhibition — “JGG’s Radical Chic Set,” featur-

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6:30 to 9 p.m. Free; reservations requested. Fathom Gallery, 1333 14th St. NW. contact@artseedc.com.

Sporting event ■ The Washington Capitals will play New Jersey Devils in a preseason matchup. 7 p.m. $5 to $92. Capital One Arena (formerly Verizon Center), 601 F St. NW. 800-745-3000.

Thursday,SEPTEMBER Sept. 28 Thursday 28 Children’s programs ■ Katherine Rundell will discuss her book “The Explorer” (for ages 8 to 12).

10:30 a.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-3641919.

■ U.S. Botanic Garden docent Marjorie Abbot will host a “September Snugglers” tour for parents and care providers with a tiny one in a snuggly (no strollers or older siblings due to narrow paths and the nature of the program).

10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Free; reservations required. Conservatory Classroom, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225-8333.

■ The Kid’s Chess Club will offer weekly chess instruction. 5 p.m. Free.

Chevy Chase Library, 5625 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-282-0021.

Classes and workshops ■ The Mayor’s Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs will host a tai chi class. 8 to 9 a.m. Free. Chinatown Park, 5th Street and Massachusetts Avenue NW. 202-727-3120.

■ David Newcomb will lead a workshop on “Finding Inner Peace and Calmness Through Meditation.” 7 p.m. Free.

Petworth Library, 4200 Kansas Ave. NW. 202-243-1188.

Concerts ■ “Live! Concert Series on the Plaza” will feature Claritee Band performing guitar/blues music. Noon to 1 p.m. Free.

Woodrow Wilson Plaza, Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. 202-3121300.

■ An American roots concert series will feature Jason Ricci performing blues. 5 to 7 p.m. Free.

National Garden Amphitheater, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225-8333.

■ The Music on the Lawn series will feature Marshall Keys (shown) on saxophone and Herman Burney on upright bass. 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Free; donations welcome. Lawn, Grace Episcopal Church, 1041 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-3337100.

■ The Congressional Chorus, American Youth Chorus and Northeast Senior Singers will present “A Starry Night at the Miracle Theatre,” a talent show to benefit the group and its community engagement and education programs. 7 to 10 p.m. $20 for general admission; $25 entry fee for performers.

Miracle Theatre, 535 8th St. SE. congressionalchorus.org.

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cross the country, many buyers have decided that compact crossovers are the most sensible blend of versatility and value — especially as

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their fuel efficiency, refinement and driving dynamics continue to improve. In the city, they have the added benefit of shorter body lengths than similarly spacious midsize sedans.

For example, the Honda Accord midsize sedan has the same 30-mpg EPA fuel economy rating as the brand’s CR-V compact crossover and has similar passenger space. But the Accord has less cargo room, a lower seating position and no available allwheel-drive. Moreover, it’s nearly a foot longer and even costs more when comparably equipped.

Honda has long excelled at interior packaging for the CR-V, designing this vehicle with a low cargo floor that boosts volume and requires less of a lift to get heavy items in and out. The rear

2017 Honda CR-V seat and cargo area rival — and sometimes trump — bigger midsize models.

A 2017 redesign brought a dashboard that’s more stylish and also boasts an upgraded infotainment system. A big improvement is a volume knob, which was an unfortunate omission on the 2015 and 2016 CR-V and several other recent Hondas. The new system also syncs with compatible smartphone apps using Apple CarPlay or Android Auto. However, the screen is still on the small side by today’s standards, some icons are inconveniently clustered together — thus hard to choose correctly while moving — and the system could respond faster.

On the road, Honda smoothed out the sometimes-stiff ride of last year’s CR-V while preserving a measure of extra handling agility compared to a Toyota RAV4.

Honda also introduced a new 190-horsepower turbocharged engine on most CR-V models — all but the base LX — that improves both power and fuel economy. It costs $2,750 to upgrade from the $24,985 LX to the next-up EX, which adds the turbo as well as a host of valuable

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The redesigned 2017 Mazda CX-5 has a sporty yet upscale flavor.

safety equipment and welcome convenience features.

Overall, the CR-V beats the other compact crossovers in some ways and is competitive or better in all the rest — making it a convincing leader in its class. However, several recently redesigned models offer standout qualities in different areas, allowing each to impress in various niches.

First of all, Chevrolet transformed its aging and bulky Equinox into a smaller and more modern crossover. The 2018 Equinox features greatly improved driving dynamics, interior quality and overall refinement.

Even with svelter dimensions, the Equinox’s extra-quiet ride and posh cabin decor mean that it’s still a viable alternative to a midsize Ford Edge or Nissan Murano, at least for buyers who are more interested in a premium feel than the roomiest possible interior. The CR-V, though roomy and generally pleasant, doesn’t quite feel like a luxury car; the Equinox, at least in the tested high-end Premier version, pulls it off better. Chevrolet also has an optional 252horsepower four-cylinder engine for buyers seeking more power than the CR-V or the Equinox’s own base 170-horsepower engine.

But the CR-V and its competitors tend to cost at least several thousand dollars less than the Equinox. The Chevrolet’s base price is a competitive $24,525, but most optional equipment can be quite expensive, driving the cost up quickly. The Equinox also trails the CR-V’s fuel economy by 2 mpg in front-wheel-drive versions and 3 mpg with allwheel-drive even with the base engine — which is also less powerful than the Honda’s. And there’s less total interior space.

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Recent web-only reviews include the Audi Q5, Toyota Prius Prime, Subaru Impreza and Genesis G90.

Meanwhile, some buyers will look for an enjoyable driving experience even in a useful vehicle like a crossover. The leading option for this niche is the redesigned 2017 Mazda CX-5.

The CX-5 has stood out for sporty handling since its debut as a 2013 model, but the new 2017 version improves the overall experience with a more polished interior and a quieter ride. Materials are upgraded and the interior styling is more upscale. Fortunately, the pursuit of luxury didn’t dilute this Mazda’s endearing handling — it still has quick steering and feels composed even when you take a sharp curve quickly.

It’s also a pretty good bargain, especially if you aren’t looking for every possible option. Mazda was good about giving even the base $24,985 Sport a generous assortment of luxury, safety and convenience features.

However, while the CX-5 offers competitive interior space and gas mileage, it’s not a standout in either area. EPA fuel economy ratings are 27 mpg with frontwheel-drive and 26 mpg with allwheel-drive. Moreover, some buyers who prioritize driving enjoyment will want more thrust than the Mazda’s 187-horsepower four-cylinder engine can deliver.

Buyers looking for some offroad prowess, meanwhile, may not be impressed by the lightduty vehicles that dominate the compact crossover class. While the redesigned 2017 Jeep Compass doesn’t match the competition for on-road polish, the new model comes closer than before — while also offering a more sophisticated four-wheel-drive system and better ground clearance. It’s half a size smaller than

2017 Jeep Compass the CR-V, which improves its maneuverability but cuts into interior space.

In choosing a compact crossover, also consider the aging but still compelling Nissan Rogue and Subaru Forester, which aren’t especially posh but are roomy and functional. The Toyota RAV4 is a spacious model with disappointing ride and handling, but it stands apart for an excellent fuelsaving hybrid model. And Volkswagen has just launched a 2018 redesign of its Tiguan with more room and a lower price, though with mediocre gas mileage.

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posal to outfit the entire city with LED lights, which could include free Wi-Fi access built into the lampposts. Police could adjust the brightness of the lights as they deem necessary. Although residents in many residential areas of the District have expressed concerns about overly harsh LEDs, ANC 2B did not raise that concern in its nightlife district.

Regarding the 16th Street NW bus lanes project — which would provide a dedicated lane for transit vehicles from H Street north to Arkansas Avenue — the commission recommended one of the five options presented by the Transportation Department. ANC 2B’s choice — dubbed Option 4 in the agency’s proposals — provides for a southbound bus-only lane during the morning rush hour, and a northbound bus-only lane at evening. During the hours they’re not restricted to buses, the lanes would be available for other traffic or for parking, depending on the location.

Another proposal from the Transportation Department is to consolidate the number of bus stops on 16th Street, with the goal

Metrobus weighs service changes

Metrobus riders using four Northwest routes may see changes, as the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority has proposed adjustments that augment, reduce or modify bus service there.

The biggest shuffle comes in the 14th Street NW corridor, with the proposed addition of a new limited-stop 59 bus between the Takoma and Federal Triangle Metro stations. Meanwhile, the existing 52, 53 and 54 routes would be revised with less frequent service and with new access to the Southwest waterfront, where considerable development is underway. These changes would go into effect in December.

Meanwhile, Metro is proposing additional service on the H1 line that runs from Catholic University to the National Mall through Columbia Heights, Dupont Circle and Foggy Bottom. The route currently only operates oneway during morning and afternoon rush hours, and the changes would add two-way service throughout the day starting in June.

Metro has also proposed

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Commissioners asked for bus lanes on 16th Street NW only during rush hour.

of reducing wait times. However, the commission voted 7-1 to oppose the removal of the northbound stops and L and Q streets NW. Commissioners said the stops are used by workers and residents in the community, and that it would result in overcrowding at nearby bus stops.

ANC 2B’s transportationheavy agenda also included support for the electrification of DC Circulator buses, which currently run on diesel. The District received $7.5 million from the Volkswagen clean diesel emissions settlement to use on clean energy solutions, according to the ANC’s resolution, and commissioners suggested the Transportation Department use the money to purchase new Circulator buses that run on electricity.

changes to the 62 and 63 route, which heads south from the Takoma Metro station via Petworth. The proposal would increase service that would continue south to the Federal Triangle station rather than stopping at Georgia AvenuePetworth. It also reroutes the 63 bus to exclusively follow 11th Street NW through Logan Circle rather than also using a stretch of 13th Street. The revisions would begin in June.

Lastly, on Wisconsin Avenue NW, the 96 bus ­­— which reaches the Capitol Heights Metro station via Woodley Park, U Street, Union Station and RFK Memorial Stadium ­­— would only go as far north as Newark Street rather than the Tenleytown Metro station.

The proposed change, which Metro says would undo a temporary adjustment made during construction of Cathedral Commons, would take place in June.

For more information or to submit comments about the proposed changes, visit tinyurl.com/metrobus-2017.

Metro is accepting comments online through 9 a.m. Oct. 2, and will hold an open house and public hearing starting at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 26 at its headquarters, 600 5th St. NW.

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Despite it only being early in the term, outstanding progress has already been made both on a personal and academic level. Most notably, this week our school welcomed Zahra Hussein back from London.

Late last year, Zahra participated in a rigorous academic competition in which she, as well as other candidates, went into downtown D.C. where they presented to a panel consisting of members from both Airbus, our school and Women in Aviation.

Zahra, who wishes to pursue a career as either a theoretical physicist or an astronaut, chose to talk about airplane sustainability.

The amount of detail and effort she put into her work won her the competition, earning her the prestigious title of Aviator of the Year.

As a result, early this year Zahra had the unique opportunity to travel to London. There, she was able to present her ideas on sustainability, its potential and

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what it would mean for the future of aviation. At the conference she attended she was able to hear other people present about their ideas. “As someone who is fascinated by aviation this was a lifealtering experience. To be in a

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Zahra Hussein won the Aviator of the Year title.

room with experts and to hear their opinions was more than I could have ever hoped for,” gushed Zahra.

Our school is incredibly proud, and we hope to see more accom-

plishments like this in the immediate future.

— Sofia Hollowell, Year 12 (11th-grader)

Eaton Elementary School

The kids at Eaton have to walk to Macomb Playground for recess because our field is under construction. D.C. Public Schools said it was unsafe to play on, because the bounce on the turf was all worn out. So they have to make a new field.

Some students are happy going to Macomb Playground because Macomb is bigger. It has a bigger field, swings, big slides, a basketball court and more equipment. We feel like we have more freedom and there are also bathrooms. Some students are not so happy about this daily trip to Macomb. It’s causing drama because students are racing to the swings and having arguments about sharing the swings.

Every day, students fall and get hurt more than at the Eaton playground. This might be because of the tag games we play on the Macomb equipment. Kids are using the equipment improperly and that’s dangerous. There are mud puddles around the fields and kids step in it and ruin their shoes. We also have to be extra careful of toddlers from the community who are at the playground. Some students don’t like going to and from Macomb because the walk takes time off our recess time.

All in all, we still have a great time during recess because “recess is recess.” We look forward to having our playground fixed.

— Eaton Extra Reporters: Isis Lightfoot, Gabe McDonald, Wyatt Dieterle, Thalia Ehrenpreis, Katya Iourienen, Harper Trail, Alvaro Orlove, Rhys Stevens, Alison Brown-Smith and Izzy Oh, fourth- and fifth-graders

Lafayette Elementary School

Students returning to Lafayette noticed some big changes. Over the summer new murals and artistic touches appeared.

Outside the gym is a mural by local artist Luis Peralta that shows students playing different sports. The Peace Mural, outside

D.C. students named merit semifinalists

Students at nine District schools were among the approximately 16,000 scholastically talented high school seniors nationwide named last week as semifinalists in the 62nd annual National Merit Scholarship Competition.

The semifinalists have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,500 Merit Scholarship awards, worth more than $32 million. The scholarships will be awarded in the spring.

Semifinalists at District schools are: ■ Georgetown Day School: Abraham Atwood, Thomas N. Brooks, Evan J. Brown, Levi H. Freedman, Isabel L. Kirsch, Samson B. Mostashari, Benjamin G. Stern and Karen U. Thomas.

■ Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School: Mary T. Kolesar.

■ Maret School: Julius M. Ball-Heldman and Kendall Matsumoto.

■ National Cathedral School: Alex J. Giannattasio, Anna May Mott, Brett E. Pearson and Paulina Q. Song.

■ School Without Walls: Ella S. Buring and Sophia E. DiggsGalligan.

■ Sidwell Friends School: Tala M. Anderson, Sarah K. Brodnax, William D. Chen, Rahul V. Gupta, William R. Keto, Nicole J. Kislovskiy, Ana Mundaca, Sofia Neaher, Ella C. Stark, Elen Stepanyan and Alexandra Zhang.

■ St. Albans School: William Busching, Trevor R. Child, John A. Klingler, Jonathan E. Rufino, Jayram M. Sastry, Gabriel Schneider and Griffin T. Shapiro.

■ St. John’s College High School: Camille M. Jefferson.

■ Wilson High School: Samuel A. Himmelfarb. the Math Cave, is a mosaic by Jack Pabis. It depicts doves flying in a colorful sky over children reading on a bench. Second-graders painted the tiles and the artist broke them to make the mosaic pieces. The Main Street Mural, on the first floor, is by Lafayette grad Rose Jaffe and features scenes of animals and plants.

Art teacher Ms. McLaughlin and fourth- and fifth-graders worked with artist Kevin Reese to make mobiles in the stairwells.

“All the art pieces are fun and make our school come alive,” she said. “I’m super proud and in awe of my former student, Rose Jaffe.”

Students have their favorite pieces, too. Fifth-grader Spencer Jones likes “the mobiles hanging by the central stairwells. They’re cool and add a colorful touch to the school.”

Second grader Lars Schneider likes two murals: “[Main Street] because of the animals and plants, and the one outside the gym because I like sports.”

“The new artwork adds joy to the school,” explained Lafayette’s principal, Dr. Broquard, who says that the Peace Mural, the Main

Photo by Sonali Cohen, fifth-grader

Can you spot the real students in front of the Lafayette mural?

Street Mural and the Gym Mural are all her favorites!

— Eli Schwartz and Sydney Burgess, fifth-graders

Oyster-Adams Bilingual School

Sixth grade was the first to experience Aldea Day. If you are wondering what Aldea Day is, it is a day where you have no classes and you are with your Aldea group. Aldea means “village’’ in Spanish. Aldea groups help you solve problems and stay on top of your grades.

Aldea groups competed in a “mini Olympics.” Students worked together to pass an egg around a circle, without dropping it, all while holding hands. Then students worked to build the highest card tower, using up to 100 cards. Finally, students designed a group shield. We also performed skits to teach expectations and rules featured in the middle school manual.

After acting out the skits we went to Kalorama Park, where we ate lunch for 30 minutes and had recess for one hour. If you didn’t want to have recess you could just eat lunch the whole time.

After lunch and recess, all of the students and the teachers went back to the school to give shoutouts. We also identified grows and glows. Then students went to the only class that day, which was specials: 6C had art, 6B had gym and 6A had library.

We think everyone had a lot of fun and will feel more confident about their studies. Aldea Day was about working together and building friendships. We would like to thank Ms. Daniela Morad for making Aldea Day happen!

— Gabriella Eversley-Holland and Miles Sanchez, sixth-graders

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Wednesday, September 20, 2017

Courage. Collaboration.

Accelerating progress for DC students.

More kids are graduating from DC’s public schools ready to succeed in college and life – and for ten consecutive years, more parents have chosen our city’s public schools.

This progress is no accident.

It’s thanks to Mayor Bowser and her team, who have built on the reforms of her predecessors.

It’s thanks to school chancellors who know firsthand that every child counts, and a charter school authorizer that’s expanding choice and upholding quality.

It’s thanks to city leaders coming together with urgency and purpose to meet the needs of kids.

Together, let’s work to make our public schools even stronger.

Above all, progress depends on educators with the power and resources to lead schools devoted to excellence, equity, and love. Thank you to everyone supporting DC’s young people.

Let’s make this school year even better.

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Demonstration ■ Gardening and cooking writer Adrienne Cook and nutritionist Danielle Cook will present “Apples and Pears.”

Noon and 12:50 p.m. Free. Conservatory Garden Court, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225-8333.

Discussions and lectures ■ “Mutual Inspirations Festival 2017 — Gregor Mendel” will present a symposium on “Mendel’s Peas and Today’s Genes: Healthcare, Ethics, and Genetics,” featuring a keynote address on Gregor Mendel and his legacy by Ondrej Dostál, director of the Mendel Museum in the Czech Republic. A buffet lunch of Czech cuisine will follow. 10 a.m. Free; reservations required by Sept. 25. Fisher Colloquium, Hariri Building, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. geneticstoday.eventbrite.com.

■ Architect and art historian Andrea Gallelli Huezo will discus “Mughal Textiles as Symbols of Dynastic Succession in the ‘Padshahnama.’” Noon. Free.

George Washington University Museum and Textile Museum, 701 21st St. NW. 202-994-5200.

■ National Portrait Gallery historian Kate Lemay will discuss Irving Penn’s portrait of Marlene Dietrich. Noon. Free.

G Street lobby, National Portrait Gallery, 8th and F streets NW. 202-633-1000.

■ Retired U.S. Army Col. Lawrence Wilkerson, professor at the College of William & Mary and George Washington University, will discuss “The Future of Our National Security State.” Luncheon

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■ Optometrist Belinda Weinberg will discuss “Making the Most of Your Low Vision,” about the eye conditions that can cause low vision. 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Free; reservations required. Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington, 233 Massachusetts Ave. NE. 202-234-1010.

■ Retired U.S. Gen. David H. Petraeus, chairman of the KKR Global Institute and a partner in the global investment firm KKR, will discuss current affairs and his career in conversation with Vali Nasr, dean of the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies. 1 to 2:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Kenney Herter Auditorium, Nitze Building, Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, 1740 Massachusetts Ave. NW. sais-jhu.edu.

■ Jane Dorothy Hartley, former U.S. ambassador to France, will discuss “The U.S., France and Europe — Where Do We Go From Here?” 4:30 to 6 p.m. Free; reservations requested. Copley Formal Lounge, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. guevents.georgetown.edu.

■ Artists Joan Belmar, Mary Early and Sondra Arkin and curator Sarah Tanguy will discuss their site-specific installations in “Twist — Layer — Pour.” 6 to 7 p.m. Free. American University Museum, Katzen Arts Center, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW. 202-8851300.

■ As part of the Cottage Conversation series, former National Park Service chief historian Robert Sutton will discuss his book “Stark Mad Abolitionists: Lawrence, Kansas, and the Battle Over Slavery in the Civil War Era.” Reception at 6 p.m.; lecture at 6:30 p.m. $10 to $20.

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■ Bhu Srinivasan will discuss his book “Americana: A 400-Year History of American Capitalism.” 6:30 p.m. Free.

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■ Nobel laureate James E. Rothman, professor and chair of the Department of Cell Biology at the Yale University School of Medicine, will discuss “How Vesicles in Our Cells Allow Communication in the Body and the Brain.” 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Free; reservations required.

Carnegie Institution of Washington, 1530 P St. NW. 202-328-6988.

■ Jennet Conant will discuss her book “Man of the Hour: James B. Conant, Warrior Scientist,” a biography about her grandfather. 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919.

■ Leigh Bardugo will discuss her book “The Language of Thorns: Midnight Tales and Dangerous Magic.” 7 p.m.

Free. Children & Teens Department, Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919.

■ The Washington Area Performing Arts Video Archive will present excerpts from the Ford’s Theatre production of “Come From Away” and host a discussion with director of artistic programming Patrick Pearson and cast member Alyssa Wilmoth Keegan. 7 p.m. Free.

Chevy Chase Library, 5625 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-282-0021.

■ Brookings Institution senior fellow John Hudak will lead the “News in Longform” book club in a discussion of Jeff Flake’s “Conscience of a Conservative.”

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■ The Georgetown Library’s Twentythirtysomething Book Club — a group for younger adults ages 21 and older — will discuss “A Colony in a Nation” by Chris Hayes. 7:30 p.m. Free; reservations requested. Mad Fox Tap Room, 2218 Wisconsin Ave. NW. julia.strusienski@dc.gov.

■ “Finding Amelia” — about theories surrounding the tragic disappearance of aviator Amelia Earhart 80 years ago and new investigations into the flight’s fate — will feature panelists Tom King, David Jourdan, Les Kinney and Aurora Elmore.

7:30 to 9 p.m. $25. National Geographic, 1600 M St. NW. 202-857-7700.

Films ■ The Thursday Morning Film Series will feature “Pan’s Labyrinth.” 10:30 a.m. Free. West End Interim Library, 2522 Virginia Ave. NW. 202-724-8707.

■ The Korean Cultural Center’s K-Cinema series will present Na Hongjin’s 2016 film “The Wailing.” Appetizer social at 6 p.m.; film at 6:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Korean Cultural Center Washington, D.C, 2370 Massachusetts Ave. NW. KoreaCultureDC.org.

Performances and readings ■ The American Women Writers National Museum will present A. Anokwale Anansesemfo performing a dramatic presentation of the work of Zora Neale Hurston, author of “Their Eyes Were Watching God.” Noon to 1 p.m.

Free; reservations requested. McClendon Room, National Press Club, 529 14th St. NW. awwnm1@gmail.com.

■ The Local Dance Commissioning Project will present “When Snails Collide,” featuring choreography by Kyoko

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Special events ■ As part of the D.C. Public Library’s “Banned Books” month of celebrations, the Cleveland Park Interim Library will host a “Banned Book Button Bonanza” for kids and adults to create their own book-themed buttons. 6 p.m. Free.

Cleveland Park Interim Library, 4340 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-282-3080.

■ A reception will mark the opening of “Shipwrecked! Preserving Our Underwater Heritage,” an interactive exhibit that unveils the untold stories of the Spanish shipwrecks found on U.S. coasts. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Former Residence of the Ambassadors of Spain, 2801 16th St. NW. spainculture.us.

■ “Tudor Nights: Traveling in Style” will feature a cocktail evening centered on the bygone era of luxury travel on private rail cars and trans-Atlantic ocean liners, with steamer trunks, hat boxes, valises and more. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. $15; free for members. Tudor Place Historic House and Garden, 1644 31st St. NW. tudorplace.org.

■ The Historical Society of Washington, D.C., will host the “Making D.C. History Awards,” honoring D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, artists Di and Lou Stovall, chef José Andrés, entrepreneur Paul Ruppert, and developers Paul Millstein and Douglas Jemal. Reception from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.; awards dinner and presentation from 7:30 to 9 p.m. $250 to $300. Knight Conference Center, Newseum, 555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. dchistory.org.

Sporting event ■ The Washington Nationals will play the Pittsburgh Pirates. 7:05 p.m. $12 to $370. Nationals Park, 1500 South Capitol St. SE. 888-632-6287. The series will continue Friday and Saturday at 7:05 p.m. and Sunday at 3:05 p.m.

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RIVER FALLS, POTOMAC, MARYLAND A rare offering! Handsome brick Georgian Colonial on coveted cul-de-sac setting backing to green space. Wonderful floor plan w/ great flow. Renov. gourmet kit; screened porch & large deck. $1,485,000 Anne Killeen 301-706-0067

EAST VILLAGE, WASHINGTON, DC Charming brick Victorian in Georgetown’s East Village maintains many historical details, including high ceilings, wood floors and fireplace. 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and private garden. $1,425,000 Jamie Peva 202-258-5050

RIVER FALLS, POTOMAC, MARYLAND Desirable 5BR/3.5BA brick Colonial 1 block from popular swim/tennis club. Renovated kit w/ center island; great storage space. Custom front porch & screened rear porch overlooking backyard. $1,278,000 Anne Killeen 301-706-0067

GEORGETOWN, WASHINGTON, DC Tucked away gem in the East Village! 2 bedroom house w/ terrific indoor and outdoor living space.

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CHEVY CHASE, WASHINGTON, DC Delightfully renovated 4BR/4BA Colonial w/ screened porch + deck. Top floor au pair suite. Finished walkout LL. Fenced-in yard. Minutes to “The Avenue”.

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