2026 Fagon Community Guide to Capitol Hill

CAPITOL HILL

HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE...

The Guide Has Something for Everyone!

New to the Hill?

You’ve come to one of the best places to live in the entire country. e Capitol Hill Community Guide will give you an overview of all that’s here and the best ways to connect to your new community.

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Get a full rundown on urban gardens, home services and renovations in the historic district.

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

Been here forever?

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

e Fagon Guide to Capitol Hill has everything you need to know about life in our lovely urban village!

TABLE OF CONTENTS

BUSINESS & SERVICES INDEX

Massage.............................148

Medical Equipment ...........150

Mortgages..........................122

Event

94, 139

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Galleries ............................169

Games & Toys ........... 131, 139

Garden Design .....................94

Garden Resources ................82

Gifts........................... 128, 139

Graphic & Web Design .....140

Gutters..................................94

Gyms..................................148

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Handyman Services .............96

Hardware..................... 96, 140

Hauling (See Moving)

Home Décor 130, 140

Home Inspectors 96, 122

Hospitals............................148

Hotels.................................141

House History ......................96

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Ice Skating & Hockey .......191

Insurance............................140

Interior Design .....................98

Internet Services ................140

Ironwork..............................98

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Kitchen & Bath Remodel ....98

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Landscaping.......................100

Laundries, Self-Service .....140

Lead Inspection .................100

Liquor & Wine...................140

Locksmiths.........................100

Lodging, (Hotels, B&B) ....141

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Mailing Services ................141

Marketing...........................141

Martial Arts ........................148

Masonry, Stonework..........102

Movies...............................175

Moving & Hauling ............102

Music/Records............141/170

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Nails (Salons) ....................150

Notaries..............................142

Nurseries............................104

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Office Space (See Co-Workspace)

Opticians/Optometrists......150

Orthodontists.....................150

Organization......................104

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Paint & Paint Supplies.......104

Painting Contractors ..........104

Pediatric Therapy...............150

Personal Training ...............148

Pest Control .......................106

Pets

Grooming ................ 131, 198 Lost Pets..........................197 Parks ...............................197 Sitting ..............................198 Stores ..............................198 Training ...........................198 Veterinarians ...................198 Walking ...........................198

Pharmacy...........................150

FROM THE PUBLISHER

Dear Hill Residents,

Welcome to the 30th edition of the Fagon Community Guide to Capitol Hill, named for Jean-Keith Fagon, founder and publisher of the Hill Rag and its sister newspapers, East of the River and MidCity DC. is year also marks a special milestone—the 50th anniversary of the Hill Rag, which JeanKeith launched in 1976 as a one-page yer with 20 advertisers paying $25 each for a business-card-sized ad. (See the full story on page 22.)

Over the years, Capitol Hill has bene ted greatly from the transformation of the areas around us. Where industrial land once cut us o from the Anacostia River, we now enjoy vibrant neighborhoods, new restaurants, Nationals baseball, the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail and summer concerts at Yards Park.

To the east, H Street NE has become a lively corridor lled with dining, theater and nightlife, drawing visitors from across the city. e Wharf in Southwest has grown into a major destination of its own, and the $4 billion, 177-acre RFK Stadium redevelopment promises to create another exciting new community on our doorstep.

is Guide re ects the continued growth and vitality of our neighborhoods, businesses, schools and community organizations. Inside, you’ll nd a photographic look back at the past year, including festivals, Community Achievement Award winners, and new developments. You’ll also nd practical information on city services, listings of community organizations and resources, guidance for raising kids on the Hill, and an overview of our newest restaurants.

Most important are the listings of businesses and services that help de ne our community. ese are uncertain times, and supporting our local businesses matters more than ever. ey are part of what makes Capitol Hill our “small town in the big city.” Our company survives on advertising revenue alone, so our sincere thanks to the advertisers who make our publications possible.

For the past 50 years, it has been our privilege to document Capitol Hill’s history and changes through the Hill Rag and this Guide. Until next year….

Melissa Ashabranner President, Capital Community News, Inc.

Many people contributed to the content of this Guide, but we would like to extend special acknowledgments to: Carolina Lopez and Kira Means for their valuable contributions. Andrew Lightman, Rindy O’Brien, Elizabeth O’Gorek and resident contributors for the many excellent photographs that make the Guide a true re ection of our community; writers Don Denton, Rindy O’Brien, and Elizabeth O’Gorek; and our production team Jason Yen and Shawn Henderson. We also thank Quad/Graphics Inc. for the excellent quality of their printing and superb customer service.

A LETTER

Charles Allen, Ward 6 Councilmember

Dear Neighbors,

Capitol Hill is an incredibly special place to call home. People come from around the world to experience what we enjoy every day: local businesses bursting with personality and expertise, world-class restaurants touting cuisines from every corner of the globe, and great parks, playgrounds, and tree-lined neighborhoods. It is a community with a rich history, while at the same time, history is made right here in our backyard each day.

is guide, celebrating its 30th anniversary, is for the local’s local – the person who loves to pick the right restaurant, who plays tour guide for visiting family, and who’s always looking for a new experience. It’s a great resource for getting involved civically and culturally and o ers many options for weeknights or weekends.

I’m proud to represent you and Capitol Hill on the DC Council, and please never hesitate to reach out for help.

My gratitude extends to the Hill Rag for producing this guide. e Hill Rag is celebrating 50 years of service as our community’s daily paper of record, an astonishing achievement!

See you around the neighborhood, Charles Allen

DC Councilmember representing Ward 6

callen@dccouncil.gov www.charlesallenward6.com

O ce: (202) 724-8072

HILL LIFE

a o brief h ry Cap ol Hi

Iby Ruth Ann Overbeck

n 1791, when the site of the Nation’s Capital was chosen, present day Capitol Hill consisted of several farms and about 100 people. Congress ordered farms laid out in city blocks, streets and alleys, sites fr federal buildings and parks. During the Hill’s rst 150 years, the Anacostia River was a major source of job development opportunities. Between 1790 and 1800, wharves, warehouses and a sugar re nery were build along its banks.

Capitol Hill o ered so few amenities when Congress moved here in 1800 that many Congessmen chose to live near the President’s house or in Georgetown. Some, however, selected boarding houses on the Hil, mosty where the Library of Congress is now, on East Capitol Street and down New Jersey Ave. SE. By 1814

when the British marched up Maryland Avenue, NE and burned the Capitol, Hill residents had already founded a handful of churches, the Naval Masonic Lodge, private and public schools, a library and the Methodist and Congressional cemeteries.

Very little changed during the 1830s, ‘40s and ‘50s. An in ux of German craftsmen and Irish laborers began in the 1840s. Many of the newcomers found jobs at the Navy Yard. Even more worked on the expansion of the Capitol building which began in the 1850s.

Each growth cycle also brought some new jobs for the Hill’s enslaved and free Black residents. Often they used their earnings to buy freedom for themselves and their families and friends. ey also pursued economic and social freedom by purchasing real estate, building homes, churches and schools.

Before 1860. Capitol Hill looked like a village of small, widely-

scattered buildings. en the Civil War erupted. It brought countless military personnel, government workers (as well as many hangers-on and the usual ri -ra ) in search of government contracts. ousands caught “capital fever,” the thrill of being near the national government and never left.

In the 1870s, the horse-drawn streetcar system that had begun during the Civil War expanded. Water, sewer and gas lines spread out to new areas. A comprehensive street paving program began and Congress funded a new Eastern Market. e market’s relocation to 7th and C Street SE, signaled the northeastward

direction of the Hill;s new red townhouses. However, in 1876, when Frederick Douglass, then America’s highest ranking black government o cial, joined President Ulysses Grant to dedicate the Emancipation Statue, Lincoln Park was still surrounded by empty lots.

The 1900-1945 Congress passed the Civil Service Reform Act of 1883 and with government job security assured, the Hill’s population doubled by 1890. When the 1900s began, row houses stood as far east as 13th Street and as far north as G Street NE. Electric lights competed with old

gas ones and sidewalks of new developments were made of asphalt blocks or concrete instead of bricks. e Library of Congress was in its new building across from the Capitol; the House and Senate looked forward to their new buildings; and the Navy Yard was the world’s largest manufacturer of armaments. e Hill’s rst Eastern European Jewish community located near the Yard and recent Italian immigrants moved into the northeast section of the Hill. Near the Capitol, monumental buildings replaced old ones. Union Station opened in I 908, followed by the Post O ce to the west and the U.S. Botanical Gardens at the foot of the Capitol. In the 1920s, Gallinger Memorial Hospital and a new Eastern High School were built near the Anacostia at a cost of $1.5 million each. ey were located close to new rowhouses, advertised “with front porches,” costing about $5,000 apiece. In 1927, more than 9,000 people turned out to see Eastern High School alumnus Charles A. Lindbergh. The U.S.S. Memphis carried “Lucky Lindy” and his plane, the Spirit of St. Louis, home from their famous trans-Atlantic ight and docked at the Navy Yard. When World War II began in 1941, the Navy Yard, Post O ce and other war-related agencies worked around the clock. Early in the war, anti-aircraft guns dotted the Hill’s parks, civilian air-raid wardens enforced black-outs” and the military practiced amphibian landings where East Capitol Street meets the Anacostia River.

By war’s end in 1945, social and economic change was in the wind. Capitol Hill was too old to be fashionable and too new to be considered historic. Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas thought otherwise in 1949 and restored one of the Hill’s old houses.

Others followed suit and in 1955 the Capitol Hill Restoration Society was formed.

At the same time many of the Hill’s traditional middle-class Blacks and whites were moving to new suburbs and to urban areas that rst opened to Blacks when the Supreme Court outlawed racially segregated housing in 1948. Other changes included the closing of the Navy Yard armaments plant and the arrival on the Hill of residents displaced by urban renewal from thousands of buildings along M Street in Southwest DC stretching from the Potomac to the Anacostia Rivers.

On the Hill in the 1960s-1990s

Young professionals committed to life in a socially-mixed city neighborhood moved in and in the 1960s, they formed baby-sitting co-ops, a Montessori School, a youth soccer league and a quilting club. e Capitol Hill Kiwanis Club symbolized their spirit when it formed in 1963 and became one of the rst traditional men’s service clubs to be racially integrated.

Troubled times followed the as-

sassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1968. e H Street corridor lost most of its businesses and the many groups which make up Capitol Hill often found themselves at odds. Numerous old neighborhood associations ceased to exist, but new ones such as the Stanton Park Neighborhood Association formed to take their place. A whole new group of immigrants arrived, those from southeast Asia became part of the “mom and pop” corner store scene.

Meanwhile, Congress was granting the entire District increasing autonomy under the concept of “Home Rule.” City elections and Advisory Neighborhood Commission meetings became some of the most exciting points of contact for Capitol Hill’s locally registered voters. Political action prevented the demolition of Eastern Market, brought about the construction of the Natatorium and in 1976 the creation of the Capitol Hill Historic District which encompasses 8,000 buildings.

New interest groups also formed: the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop which strives to bring art to everyone; merchants and professionals, under the name CHAMPS, work on behalf of Capitol Hill’s business community; and many neighborhood associations were organized to demand city services and protection for their streets and homes.

And, in 1976, Capitol Hill got its own newspaper with the monthly publication of the Hill Rag which is still going strong 50 years later.

All in all, Capitol Hill remains much as it began. It is still a mixed community of long-time residents and newcomers from nearby and far away, each one of whom is reaching for a piece of the American pie: a place to live, prosper, and enjoy.

is Too Brief History was rst published in the 1994 edition of the Capitol Hill Community Guide. Ruth Ann Overbeck was a long-time resident and historian who died in 2000. See the Community Resources section of this guide for information on the Ruth Ann Overbeck Capitol Hill History Project. e Overbeck Project preserves and publicizes the history of the Capitol Hill community by recording the recollections of its longtime residents. H

The Early Years of the Years and Counting 50

by Melissa Ashabranner

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Hill Rag newspaper, Capital Community New’s agship publication. e rst Hill Rag – called e Hill Discount Rag – was published in October 1976. We have been publishing continuously since then, a few years as a monthly, a few as a weekly, then bi-weekly and for the past 25 years again as a monthly. Whatever its frequency, the paper has always focused editorially on the Capitol Hill neighborhood, its community and concerns, though there is plenty in the paper of interest to those outside the neighborhood. is 50-year-old institution began serendipitously. Jean-Keith Fagon had been stopping into Congressional Liquors (404 First St. SE) occasionally to learn about wines from then-owner Jules Gordon. One day while he was there a customer came in, made a purchase and as he was leaving, he picked up one of the yers

Julie had on his counter, o ering discounts on various items in the store. Julie commented to Jean-Keith that he wished he had a way of o ering these specials to everyone in the surrounding neighborhood. is was before the internet, the City Paper, or any other community newspaper. e only print advertising vehicles in the area

were Roll Call, the Washington Post and the Evening Star. Julie felt advertising in the dailies was a waste because, as he said, “No one is going to drive from Bethesda for my 10% o wine special.”

Jean-Keith wondered if maybe other small businesses were having the same problem, and after discussing it with several of them, he decided to produce an advertising yer of discount coupons that would be delivered door-to-door to all the Hill homes from the Capitol to 7th Street. He and his friend, Tawney Harding, a graphic designer, made up a rate card and prototype based on ads the size of a business card. is proved to be a good idea, as most businesses had a business card they could use as base art for the ad.

Jean-Keith hit the streets, selling the rst ad for $25 to Ron Sachs, owner of Congressional Photo in the 200 block of Pennsylvania Ave. SE. Ron was enthusiastic because of the need for small merchants to have a ordable advertising in their own neighborhood and he asked for prime placement for the life of the publication. Soon 20 ads were sold, 7000 yellow yers were printed and Tawney and Jean-Keith set about distributing them with the help of a few neighborhood kids. ose early days were not easy. Business owners were skeptical, collections were di cult, and distribution was unreliable. While some neighborhood kids did a great job of delivering, others dropped their bundles in the nearest trash can. e process of supervising was hard given the wide area, but it was crucial to the success of the ads, and so they persevered until they had a core of kids they could count on.

By the end of the next year, the paper had four pages of ads—50 businesses purchasing 92 $25-spaces for monthly gross sales of $2300. e business was on its way.

The Beginning of a Newspaper

In 1977, people began asking if they could put notices into the paper - church notices, bits of news, meeting notices, etc. Jean-Keith decided that a few photos would liven the pages, and in October Diane Wacks, a freelance writer, began producing some short articles designed to make people in the neighborhood aware of the shops and services within walking distance.

This addition of editorial led to the transition from yer to tabloid and with that the word “discount” was dropped from the name and the paper became the Hill Rag. In 1978, more writers turned up interested in writing for free or for a token fee. Lorna Wycko , Pete and Celeste McCall (Celeste still writes for us), Mary Anne Parmely, Delmar Lipp were early contributors. ose were the early days of the Hill Rag. We

now publish three community newspapers (East of the River and MidCity DC) and the annual Fagon Community Guide to Capitol Hill.

The paper would not be here were it not for Jean-Keith’s unwavering belief in its potential for success, and for the many people who helped along the way. Dozens of writers began their careers with us as freelancers or interns and it is always a pleasure to see their bylines in other publications as the years go on.

Only two of the original advertisers from the rst issue are still in business (Congressional Liquor, under new ownership;

and Haydens Liquors), but many of our advertisers have been with us for 20-25 years or more. It is to all of them that we owe our longevity, as well as to our employees, past and present, including the current dedicated team: Andrew Lightman (33 years), Carolina Lopez (22 years), Jason Yen (19 years), Kira Means (17 years), Liz O’Gorek (9 years) and Shawn Henderson (7 years).

Melissa Ashabranner, co-owner and Executive Editor, has been with the paper since 1982. H

Hill Calendar

CHAW Winter Open House

Restaurant Week

MLK Day of Service

J.O. Wilson Camp Fair

CHRS Mother’s Day House & Garden Tour

Capitol Hill Classic 10K

Front Stage: Capitol Riverfront Concerts begin

Star Wars Weekend/ Barracks Row Main Street

CHCF Community Achievement Awards Event

Black History Month

Intersections Festival at the Atlas

Mardi Gras on Barracks Row

Anacostia Watershed Free Paddling Night

Capitol Riverfront BID’s Outdoor Concerts

Jazz at the Riverfront

Boy Scout Annual Pancake Breakfast

Food & Friends Dining Out For Life

St. Patrick’s Day Dinner & Silent Auction at Christ Church

4th of July Parade – Barracks Row

4th of July Concert – US Capitol

Hill Rag Pet Photo Contest

Easter Eggstravaganza at Lincoln Park

Hill Havurah Passover Seder

National Arboretum Plant Sale

Capitol Hill Village Annual Gala

National Night Out

Restaurant Week

Literary Hill Book Fest

Festival on H Street

National Book Festival LOC

Capitol Hill Art Walk

Literary Feast

Blessing of the Animals – Area Churches

Renovators House Tour

Hilloween - Eastern Market

Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest

Sousa’s Birthday at Congressional Cemetery

Interfaith Thanksgiving Service

Trees for Capitol Hill Annual Fall Planting

5K Fun Run Benefit at the National Arboretum

Brickie Awards Event

Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting

Tree Lighting at Eastern Market Metro

Community Sing-Along with Capital City Symphony

BLOGS/Listservs/Websites

Compiled by Elizabeth O’Gorek

BLOGS AND WEBSITES

Capitol Hill

Barracks Row Main Street barracksrow.org/events

Instagram/X: @BarracksRow

Event calendar and newsletter highlighting businesses, festivals and neighborhood activities along Eighth Street SE. e organization also shares updates on nearby development and streetscape projects.

Capitol Hill BID capitolhillbid.org

Instagram/X: @capitolhillbid

The Capitol Hill Business Improvement District promotes businesses and programming along Barracks Row and Pennsylvania Avenue SE, including festivals, small-business events and seasonal activities.

Capitol Hill Corner capitolhillcorner.org

X: @ljjanezich

A hyperlocal news blog focused on the area around Eastern Market. Coverage includes ANC 6B, the Eastern Market Community Advisory Committee, the Capitol Hill Res-

toration Society and development projects across Capitol Hill. Editor: Larry Janezich. Email: ljjanezich@hotmail.com

Eastern Market Main Street easternmarketmainstreet.org

Instagram: @easternmarketms

Supports small businesses from Sixth to Eighth Streets SE and from Pennsylvania to North Carolina Avenue SE through marketing campaigns, corridor improvements and community events.

Eastern Market DC

easternmarket-dc.org

Instagram: @easternmarketdc

O cial updates from the historic Eastern Market including vendors, weekend markets and special neighborhood events.

Hill Center DC

hillcenterdc.org

Instagram: @hillcenterdc

Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital hosts lectures, concerts, cooking classes and community programming. Its website and social media provide updates on events and neighborhood activities.

Hill Rag

hillrag.com

Instagram/X: @hillragdc

e digital home of the Hill Rag newspaper, covering Capitol Hill, H Street NE, Capitol Riverfront, NoMa and Southwest. e site publishes daily neighborhood news on development, schools, crime, community organizations and local politics.

Lincoln Park Newsletter maryfarran.substack.com

A Substack newsletter sharing commentary, humor and neighborhood observations about life around Lincoln Park. Email: friendsofcapitolhillparks@gmail.com

e Hill Is Home thehillishome.com

Instagram/X: @thehillishome

A long-running Capitol Hill blog focused on community news, neighborhood events and local culture.

Capitol Hill Restoration Society (CHRS) chrs.org

Instagram: @chrsdc

e Capitol Hill Restoration Society promotes preservation of the neighborhood’s historic architecture and cultural heritage. Programming includes house tours, lectures and walking tours.

Capitol Riverfront / Navy Yard

Capitol Riverfront BID

capitolriverfront.org

Instagram/X: @capitolriverfront

Promotes the rapidly growing Capitol Riverfront neighborhood between I-395 and the Anacostia River. e site lists events in Yards Park, Canal Park and nearby public spaces.

e Yards DC theyardsdc.com

Instagram: @theyardsdc

Information on concerts, markets, outdoor movies and other events in the Yards waterfront neighborhood.

Navy Yard Life navyyardlife.com

Instagram: @navyyardlife

Neighborhood site covering restaurant openings, events and lifestyle content related to the Navy Yard community.

Near

Southeast

Washington Redevelopment (JD Land)

jdland.com

X: @JDLand

A detailed photo archive and history of the Navy Yard and Ballpark District created by Jacqueline Dupree. e site was active from 2003–2022 and remains an important historical record of the area’s redevelopment.

H Street and North

H Street Main Street hstreet.org

Instagram/X: @hstreetdc

Information on restaurants, entertainment venues, retail and development along the H Street NE corridor.

NoMa BID nomabid.org

Instagram/X: @NoMaBID

e NoMa Business Improvement District promotes businesses, parks and development north of Massachusetts Avenue.

H Street Sweet H Street

Instagram: @hstreetsweethstreet

Neighborhood account highlighting restaurants, small businesses and street life along H Street NE.

H Street Beat

Instagram: @hstreetbeat

Covers development updates, restaurant openings and community events along H Street.

Kingman Park / Hill East

Kingman Park Civic Association kingmanpark.com

Provides information on civic issues, neighborhood meetings and local history affecting the Kingman Park community.

Congressional Cemetery congressionalcemetery.org

Instagram: @congressionalcemetery

Historic cemetery in Hill East hosting tours, cultural programming and volunteer events.

Southwest / The Wharf

e Southwester thesouthwester.com

Instagram/X: @ eSouthwester

Community newspaper of the Southwest Neighborhood Assembly covering development, local politics and neighborhood events.

e Wharf DC wharfdc.com

Instagram: @ eWharfDC

O cial site for the Wharf waterfront development featuring concerts, festivals and restaurants.

District-Wide Blogs

Austin Gra

Instagram: @austinkgra

Local former journalist sharing restaurant openings, attractions and neighborhood experiences across Washington.

Barred in DC barredindc.com

X: @barredindc

Blog by Hill resident Raman Santra tracking restaurant openings, closings and liquor license activity across the city.

CELEBRATING 77 YEARS on Capitol Hill serving our community with the country’s best selection of ne wines, spirits, and beer.

WINE. BEER. SPIRITS. TRADITION.

East City Art eastcityart.com

Instagram: @eastcityart

DC’s visual arts journal with exhibition listings, artist interviews and reviews.

Greater Greater Washington ggwash.org, X: @ggwash

Regional nonpro t blog covering housing, transportation, urban planning and local policy.

Washington Problems washprobs.com

Instagram/X: @washingtonianprobs

A humor-driven social media brand sharing memes and commentary about life in Washington.

PoPville (Prince of Petworth)

https://popville.com

Instagram/X: @popville

Citywide DC blog focused on restaurants, neighborhood news and development.

HYPERLOCAL INSTAGRAM ACCOUNTS

Long Walks DC

Instagram: @longwalksdc

Photographs and re ections on everyday life in Washington, often highlighting Capitol Hill streets and architecture.

ClockoutDC

Instagram: @clockoutdc

Posts about restaurants, events and nightlife across Washington, including Capitol Hill and H Street.

LISTSERVS

Advisory Neighborhood Commissions

Many individual commissioners send regular updates to residents.

ANC 6A Announce

Email: 6A06@anc.dc.gov

Google group sharing meeting announcements and agendas. forum contact: felixduc@gmail.com

ANC 6B Updates

anc6b.org

Residents can subscribe through the ANC website for meeting announcements and community updates.

ANC 7F Updates

anc7f.com

Provides meeting announcements and neighborhood information for the area between 19th Street SE and the Anacostia River.

ANC 8F Updates

anc8f.org

Covers the Navy Yard and surrounding areas.

Neighborhood Listservs

Capitol Hill North

Neighborhood Association

https://groups.google.com/group/chnna Covers the area bounded by Florida Avenue NE, G Street NE, 8th Street NE and the railroad tracks.

Lincoln Park DC

Email: lincolnparkdc@lincolnparkdc.info Neighbor-run listserv for residents around Lincoln Park focused on safety and community updates.

Moms on the Hill (MOTH) https://moth.groups.io

Parent network sharing childcare advice, school information and playgroup coordination. Membership requires an invitation.

Navy Yard Neighbors

https://groups.google.com/ forum/#!forum/navy-yard-neighbors

Private discussion group for residents of the Navy Yard/Near Southeast neighborhood.

New Hill East

https://groups.io/g/Newhilleast

Large Hill East community listserv with discussion about neighborhood issues and events.

FACEBOOK GROUPS

Buy Nothing – Capitol Hill Groups

https://buynothingproject.org/ nd-agroup

Part of the national Buy Nothing network, where neighbors give away items locally through neighborhood-speci c Facebook groups.

Navy Yard / Barracks Row / Capitol Hill

Community

Facebook: https://facebook.com/ groups/169497160226645

Residents discuss neighborhood issues, businesses and events.

New Hill East

Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/ NewHillEast

Private group for residents between 13th and 19th Streets SE and East Capitol Street to the river.

Capitol Hill North Neighborhood Association

Facebook: https://facebook.com/groups/ chnna

Community group for the Near Northeast area.

Moms and Moms-to-Be of Capitol Hill

Facebook: https://facebook.com/ groups/208466146178343

Support group for parents and expecting parents on Capitol Hill.

Southwest DC Residents

Facebook: https://facebook.com/ groups/55804871497

Community discussion group for the Southwest Waterfront neighborhood.

SW Waterfront Neighborhood

Facebook: https://facebook.com/ groups/1771357249834996

Public group focused on life along the Southwest waterfront. H

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CAPITOL

HILL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

Each year the Capitol Hill Community Foundation recognizes individuals who have made a signi cant contribution to our neighborhood in a wide variety of ways. In May 2025, Stephanie Byrd, Susan Sedgewick and Mark Weinheimer were honored at a festive event at e Folger Shakespeare Library. e annual event is a fundraiser for the Foundation which, since its founding in 1989, has given more than $14 million to support schools, activities and organizations that bene t life on Capitol Hill.

Also presented at that event were the annual Arnold F. Keller Award of $25,000 to An Open Book Foundation and Live It Learn It to support a groundbreaking joint literacy project in Capitol Hill schools. e $25,000 Franzén Award for the Arts, honoring John Franzén’s dedication to making our neighborhood a cultural hub, was awarded to e Folger Shakespeare Library to support programs that bene t all facets of the Capitol Hill community.

OLD FRIENDS BITE THE DUST

Brent Elementary School at the corner of North Carolina Ave. and 3rd St. SE will be replaced by a new, state-of-the-art elementary school scheduled for completion in June 2027. e project will feature upgraded classrooms and exible learning spaces, enhanced safety systems, green outdoor areas, and two modern playgrounds–one for early childhood students and one for elementary students.

DEVELOPMENTS

(March

After years of delays, the RFK Stadium will be completely demolished by fall 2026, clearing the way for

development of the 177-acre site. e $3.6–$4 billion project is anchored by a new 65,000-70,000-seat domed stadium intended for the Washington Commanders by 2030. e project will transform the area into a mixed-use neighborhood, featuring 5,000–6,000 residential units–with 30% designated as a ordable–alongside retail, dining, hotels, and o ce spaces.

Skyline Hotel was built at the corner of South Capitol and I Street SW in 1962. During the 80’s and 90’s many Hill kids learned to swim in the hotel pool. e site will become 1 K Street SW, a 13-story, 352-unit residential project developed by WC Smith and designed by WDG Architecture.

JULY 4

e Capitol Hill Art Walk, presented by the Capitol Hill Art League (CHAL), is a free event for artists and crafters and the public. Last year, more than 140 artists participated and displayed art in their homes, yards and alleyways. Hundreds of art lovers walked across the Hill over that September weekend to view and buy a wide array of art and craft creations.

It is up to the artists to price and market their art their own way. If you are an artist who would like to sign up, you can do so for free at

ART WALK

this link: HillRag.com/Art-Walk-2026.

e deadline is August 16, 2026, to be assured your location is listed on the Art Walk materials and locator map published in the September Hill Rag and online.

e 20th Annual H Street Festival took place Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. is year’s mile-long experience covered 12 blocks with 15 di erent staging areas featuring music, dance and children’s programming. at’s not including the fashion, food, family-friendly activities, contests and great deals from businesses along the corridor. e event started as a block party for a few hundred people but now attracts about 150,000 people and closes the street to tra c. Organized annually by H Street Main Street, it is the District’s biggest neighborhood festival allowing visitors and residents to sample the neighborhood’s wide cultural, culinary and consumer experiences.

H ST FESTIVAL

HILL-O-WEEN

XMAS TREE

MENORAH LIGHTING

CIVICLIFE

Defending D EMOCRACY

Ways You Can Be an Active Citizen Here in DC

by Elizabeth O’Gorek

These are unsettled times in Washington. District residents are again watching Congress and the White House test the limits of local self-government, while many families are also coping with the personal e ects of federal job cuts, policy changes and uncertainty.

In moments like this, it is easy to feel powerless, but there are lots of ways to be actively involved and stand up for what you believe in.

Here in the District, there are plenty of them. Some are ghting for Home Rule and statehood. Others are protecting civil liberties, strengthening elections, supporting neighbors or helping residents understand how local government works. Here are some ways to plug in.

Advisory Neighborhood Commissions (ANCs) anc.dc.gov

For residents who want to get involved close to home, Advisory Neighborhood Commissions remain one of the most accessible entry points. ANCs advise city agencies on development, transportation, public safety, liquor licensing and other block-by-block issues. Residents do not have to run for o ce to take part; many commissions welcome neighbors on committees covering zoning, alcohol, public space and transportation. See What is an ANC? p. 46 in this guide. anc6a.org; anc6b.org; anc6c. org; anc6d.org; 7d0761.wixsite.com/anc7d-1; anc7f.com; anc8f.org

DC Board of Elections

dcboe.org

One of the most direct ways to support democracy is to help run an election. e DC Board of Elections recruits poll workers and other trained election sta for early voting and Election Day, and it also needs bilingual workers to help voters who need language support. Call

202-727-2525 for information about election worker opportunities and requirements.

DC Vote dcvote.org

Founded in 1998, DC Vote is one of the District’s best-known statehood and voting-rights organizations. It works on public education, coalition building and advocacy for equal representation and self-government. e group says volunteers are needed for events and public education e orts, and notes that many opportunities are currently remote or virtual. Contact info@dcvote.org or 202-462-6000.

Free DC

freedcproject.org

Free DC is a grassroots campaign focused on protecting DC Home Rule and building support for full self-government and statehood. The organization holds regular campaign orientations, organizes ward-based teams and working groups, and runs public outreach around federal interference in District a airs.

People looking to get involved can start with an orientation, sign up for events, or contact the group directly: team@freedcproject.org.

Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid Network (MSMA), dcmigrantmutualaid.org

MSMA is made up of community organizations and hundreds of individual volunteers who are committed to supporting migrants arriving in DC. Volunteers can welcome folks, drive them to appointments, host people in your home, sort and distribute supplies, provide legal and medical support and more.

Neighbors United for DC Statehood, the51st.org

Neighbors United for DC Statehood is a resident-led organizing effort focused on winning representation through statehood. Its strategy is deliberately local: build neighborhood groups, educate residents, recruit supporters and pressure Congress through coordinated outreach. The group encour -

“Protest beyond the law is not a departure from democracy; it is absolutely essential to it.” – Howard Zinn

ages volunteers to help with sign distribution, lobby days and neighborhood organizing. Contact unitedforstatehood@gmail. com for more information.

Rainbow Defense Coalition (RDC) DMV Instagram: @rdc_dmv

Rainbow Defense Coalition mobilizes volunteers to protect LGBTQ+ events and families, especially drag story hours and other public gatherings that have drawn harassment. e group remains active across the region and regularly recruits volunteers through its social media channels. Residents interested in helping can r email rainbowdefensedmv@gmail.com.

Seniors Defending Democracy (Capitol Hill Village), capitolhillvillage.org

Seniors Defending Democracy grew out of Capitol Hill Village, the long-running Hill organization that helps older adults age in place while staying connected to community life. e a nity group brings together older residents who want to defend democracy, support DC Home Rule, support candidates in the midterm elections and show up for actions around the city. ey meet every two weeks in person to plan, organize and hear experts on various topics of concern. You do not need to be a member of the Village, but you do need to be over 60 and a resident of Capitol Hill or nearby neighborhoods. If you’re interested, contact the group at CapitolHillDD@gmail.com.

Serve DC – Mayor’s O ce on Volunteerism serve.dc.gov

Serve DC maintains a clearinghouse of volunteer opportunities throughout the city, including projects focused on civic participation, neighborhood leadership and community engagement. Residents can search listings for opportunities related to civic education, community organizing and local government outreach.

Serve Your City / Ward 6 Mutual Aid serveyourcitydc.org

Serve Your City/Ward 6 Mutual Aid combines direct service with community organizing. Working from its Capitol Hill base at 545 7th St. SE, the group coordinates food and supply distribution, youth enrichment, tutoring, digital-device support and other neighborhood assistance. Residents can volunteer, donate supplies or contribute nancially. For information, email info@ serveyourcitydc.org; people seeking help can also use ward6mutualaid@gmail.com or call 202-683-9962. H

What isan ANC?

by Elizabeth O’Gorek

Every resident of Washington, DC has a local elected o cial whose job is to represent about 2,000 of their neighbors. Many residents don’t realize it — but that person is their ANC commissioner.

Advisory Neighborhood Commissions, or ANCs, are the District’s most local layer of government. ey handle issues that a ect daily life in neighborhoods — from restaurant patios and liquor licenses to parking, development and public safety. Understanding what they do and how they work can make it easier to solve problems close to home.

WHAT

Each ward in the District is divided into several Advisory Neighborhood Commissions. ANCs are made up of locally elected commissioners who represent smaller geographic areas known as Single Member Districts, or SMDs. Commissioners must live in the SMD they represent.

Each SMD contains roughly 2,000 voters, who elect their commissioner to a two-year term. e boundaries of ANCs and SMDs are adjusted every ten years after the U.S. Census. e most recent redistricting took e ect in 2023. Ward 6 experienced particularly signi cant changes: areas east of 15th Street shifted into Ward 7, and portions of Navy Yard were reassigned to Ward 8.

Today the commissions covering the Hill and nearby neighborhoods include:

• ANC 6A and 6C, which represent most neighborhoods between East Capitol Street and Florida Avenue NE, from Union Station east to about 15th Street.

• ANC 6B, which represents areas south of East Capitol and north of Interstate 695, roughly between the Capitol complex and 15th Street.

•ANC 6D, which covers Southwest neighborhoods from Buzzard Point north to Independence Avenue SW.

• ANC 7D, which represents Hill East

between 15th Street and the Anacostia River and extending toward Benning Road.

• ANC 7F, which now includes Reservation 13 and the DC Jail.

• ANC 6/8F, which represents portions of Navy Yard that lie in both Ward 6 and Ward 8.

Residents who are unsure which commission represents them can nd their ANC and SMD by entering their address into the District’s Locate Your ANC/SMD tool: https:// opendata.dc.gov/datasets/DCGIS::locateyour-smd-and-anc

WHO

ANC commissioners are the District’s most local elected o cials. Unlike councilmembers or the mayor, commissioners are unpaid volunteers.

Because ANCs deal with a wide range of neighborhood concerns, most commissions operate standing committees that focus on speci c issues. Common committees include public space, transportation, alcohol licensing, public safety and grants. Typically, an issue will rst be discussed at the committee level before being considered by the full ANC.

For example, if a restaurant wants to add outdoor seating on a public sidewalk, the owner must present the proposal to the ANC’s public space committee. Residents and nearby businesses can comment, and the committee makes a recommendation. e full ANC then votes on the matter at its monthly meeting. e result is forwarded

to the appropriate District agency. Under District law, those agencies must give the ANC’s position “great weight” when making their nal decision.

Di erent commissions often take on local initiatives as well. ANC 6A, for example, helped draft zoning language de ning what qualifies as a fast-food establishment and created a database tracking vacant properties. ANC 6B has pushed restaurants and bars to include indoor trash rooms as part of development negotiations.

WHY It Matters

ANC commissioners can often help residents navigate city government. Because they represent their communities o cially, commissioners frequently have access to agency sta and o cials who can address problems that residents might struggle to resolve alone.

A good example is residential parking. Several years ago, many Capitol Hill streets lacked residential parking restrictions. Residents returning from errands often had di culty nding parking near their homes.

After residents raised the issue with their commissioners, petitions circulated and requests were forwarded through the ANC process. Eventually many blocks received “Zone 6 Parking Only” designations.

ANCs also play an important role in holding businesses accountable for noise, trash and late-night disturbances — issues that can a ect residents living near commercial corridors.

Commissioners often coordinate with police, community organizations and city agencies to address ongoing public safety concerns such as robberies, breakins or shootings.

HOW to Get Involved

Because ANCs deal with many neighborhood issues, they provide multiple ways for residents to participate.

e easiest way to start is by attending a committee meeting

focused on something you care about. Residents interested in nightlife regulation might attend alcohol licensing meetings. ose with an interest in development or zoning often participate in planning committees.

e Hill Rag publishes summaries of ANC meetings each month in the Capitol Streets section. Residents can also visit ANC websites to review agendas, nd committee schedules and sign up for mailing lists.

Contact information for commissioners and chairs is posted on those websites, and most commissions welcome residents who want to participate in neighborhood discussions.

Meetings

Most ANCs meet monthly, usually in the evening. Most commissions meet virtually but many offer hybrid meetings, allowing residents to attend either virtually or in person.

Meeting schedules can shift due to holidays, weather or other changes, so residents should always con rm details on each ANC’s website.

ANC 6A • anc6a.org

Usually meets the second ursday of each month at 7 p.m., typically via Zoom.

ANC 6B • anc6b.org

Usually meets the second Tuesday of each

month at 7 p.m. in hybrid format via Zoom and at 700 Pennsylvania Ave. SE.

ANC 6C • anc6c.org

Usually meets online via Webex on the second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m.

ANC 6D • anc6d.org

Typically meets on the third Monday of the month at 7 p.m., usually via Zoom.

ANC 8F • anc8f.org

A hybrid meeting on the fourth Tuesday of the month; in-person at 7 p.m. at DDOT Headquarters (250 M St. SE); and virtually via Zoom.

ANC 7D • 7d0761.wixsite.com/anc7d-1

Usually meets the second Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. via Zoom.

ANC 7F • anc7f.com

Usually meets the third ursday at 7 p.m., hybrid at 3939 Benning Rd. NE, Ste. 8, and/or virtually via Zoom. Check calendar on website.

Hill-area ANCs typically do not meet in August and often skip meetings that fall on major holidays, though calendars should always be checked to con rm. H

Five Characteristics of A Great ANC Commissioner

ey answer residents. You may not always get the answer you want, but commissioners should respond to emails and neighborhood concerns. Communication is one of the core responsibilities of the role.

ey show up to meetings. ANCs meet monthly and committees often meet in between. Commissioners who regularly attend and participate in those meetings are the ones helping shape neighborhood decisions.

ey share information. Good commissioners keep neighbors informed about development proposals, liquor license applications, street changes or other issues coming before the commission.

ey ask questions of city agencies. One of the most useful things an ANC commissioner can do is push District agencies for answers — whether about trash collection, street safety, construction permits or public safety concerns.

ey work with neighbors to solve problems. ANCs are meant to be a bridge between residents and the city. Commissioners who help organize neighbors, connect them with agencies or mediate disputes are doing the job the way it was intended.

Five Things Your ANC Weighs in On

Restaurant patios and sidewalk cafés

If a restaurant wants to add outdoor seating, build a “streaterie” or expand into public space, the proposal usually goes before the local ANC rst. Commissioners hear public comment and vote on a recommendation before the request goes to District agencies.

Liquor licenses

When a bar or restaurant applies for a new alcohol license — or requests extended hours — the ANC reviews the proposal and negotiates “settlement agreements.” ese agreements can set limits on hours, noise, trash handling or outdoor service. ey are often used to address issues voiced by neighbors.

Development projects

Before major construction projects move through historic or zoning review, developers often present plans to the ANC. Commissioners can request changes to design, tra c plans, public space improvements or community bene ts.

Tra c and parking concerns

ANCs frequently work with the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) on issues such as residential parking zones, stop signs, bike lanes and street redesigns. While the agency makes the nal decision, it must give ANC recommendations “great weight.”

Neighborhood quality-of-life issues

Noise complaints, trash problems, vacant properties or recurring public safety concerns often rst surface at ANC meetings. Commissioners can coordinate with city agencies, police and local organizations to address them.

Three Things ANCs Cannot Do

ey cannot make laws.

ANCs are advisory bodies. ey do not pass legislation —that is the role of DC Council. Instead, they make recommendations to District agencies, which are legally required to give those recommendations “great weight.”

ey cannot force agencies to act.

Commissioners can raise issues, advocate for residents and press agencies for answers, but they do not control agency decisions. Final authority on permits, zoning approvals, street changes and other matters rests with District departments and boards.

ey cannot settle private disputes.

While commissioners sometimes help neighbors talk through issues — like noise complaints or property concerns — ANCs do not function as courts or enforcement bodies. Matters involving legal disputes must go through the appropriate city agency or the court system.

ANC 6A generally meets virtually the second Thursday

6A01 Scott Burger Interim Secretary 6A01@anc.dc.gov

6A02 Kimberly Butler 6A02@anc.dc.gov

6A03 Roberta Shapiro Treasurer Robertafor6a03@gmail.com

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6A04 Amber Gove Chair 6A04@anc.dc.gov

6A05 Morgan Conley 6A05@anc.dc.gov

6A06 Vacant 6A06@anc.dc.gov

6A07 Stephen Kolb Vice-Chair mackolb@mac.com

ANC 6C01 Jeremiah Foxwell 6C01@anc.dc.gov

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

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

www.anc6c.org • (202) 547-7168

For meeting details, see www.anc6c.org Go to hot topics/how to access virtual meetings.

ANC 6C04

Mark Eckenwiler 6C04@anc.dc.gov

ANC 6C05

Daniela McInerney 6C05@anc.dc.gov

ANC 6C06 Andrew Hayes 6C06@anc.dc.gov

ANC 6C07 Tony Goodman 6C07@anc.dc.gov

Alcoholic

Licensing

First Monday, 7 pm Contact: drew.courtney@gmail.com

Grants

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

Transportation and Public Space First Thursday, 7 pm Contact: anc6c.tps@gmail.com

Planning, Zoning, and Economic Development First Wednesday, 6:30 pm Contact: 6C04@anc.dc.gov

STAYING SAFE

by Elizabeth O’Gorek

Capitol Hill often feels like a small village, where neighbors know one another and community ties run deep. But it is also part of a major metropolitan city. Residents should remain aware of their surroundings. Policing on Capitol Hill is shared by several agencies. e Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) patrols neighborhood streets through its First and Fifth Districts, while the United States Capitol Police is responsible for security on the US Capitol grounds. e Metro Transit Police Department patrols Metro stations, trains and surrounding transit property. Residents are encouraged to attend local police meetings and get to know the o cers assigned to their neighborhoods. Contact information for District o cers is available through mpdc.dc.gov/, the MPD website. O cers say they welcome communication with residents and value these relationships

as an important factor in preventing and responding to crime.

Report Suspicious Activity

Community members are the eyes and ears of the MPD. Prompt and detailed reporting of suspicious activities helps prevent crime. If you see suspicious activity, immediately call 911. When reporting suspicious activity, give an accurate description. Here are some things to include:

• Brief description of the activity.

• Date, time and location of the activity.

• Physical identi ers of anyone you observed.

• Descriptions of vehicles.

• Information about where people involved in suspicious activities may have gone.

• Your name and contact information.

• A photo or video, if you can safely take one. DO NOT put yourself in harm’s way to obtain a photograph.

Citizens can also call the DC Crime Solvers Tip Line at 1-800-673-2777 or message the Text Tip Line anonymously at 50411.

Text to 911

If location services are enabled on your phone, you can text 911 to get help. Residents should use voice-call 911 where appropriate. e text system is best for cases where the caller has di culty hearing or speaking, or where a voice call might put the caller in additional danger. Situations suited for Text to 911 include:

• Situations where a person is the victim of a crime and the perpetrator is still in the area, such as an assault, robbery, or a domestic violence incident.

• When people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who have a speech disability need to reach 911.

Text the Tip Line at 50411

You can anonymously send tips, pictures or video to MPD via text message 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Send messages via the Text Tip Line at 50411. Tips on serious or violent crimes will be Investigated by members of the police department. Message and data rates may apply.

Because the Text Tip line is anonymous, the sender will not receive a response to the original message. e anonymous text tip line is not an emergency number, so if you witness a crime in progress or have an emergency that requires the police, please call 911.

Be Aware of Your Surroundings

Crime is on the decline. But the District has experienced an increase in carjackings, auto thefts, and unauthorized use of vehicle o enses since the pandemic. It’s good to stay vigilant. e bulk of vehicle thefts take place when people leave their car unattended, unlocked and running.

MPD tips to avoid becoming a target of theft from vehicles:

• Always lock your car.

• Never leave your vehicle idling/running unattended – even if your key fob is on you, someone can still drive o with your car until it stops or gas runs out.

• Always keep track of your keys and never leave them inside the vehicle.

• Do not leave children unattended inside your vehicle.

• Stay alert and aware of your surroundings.

• If you see suspicious activity, report it anonymously by calling 202-727-9099 or texting 50411.

•If you are a victim of a crime, report it immediately by calling 911.

Reduce the Risk of Robbery

When victims are robbed on the street, the target is frequently personal electronics and cash. Here are some commonsense steps that can be taken to reduce the risk of robbery:

• Pay attention to your surroundings, particularly to passersby. Walk purposefully and with con dence.

• DO NOT walk and text as this prevents situational awareness.

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

• Walk in groups in well-lighted areas. Avoid alleys where possible.

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

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

•Do not use ATMs located in remote areas.

•Always lock your car and shut all windows.

•Never leave anything of value visible in your car.

• Lock your car when getting gas. Most importantly, trust your gut instincts. If you feel uncomfortable in a situation, there is usually a good reason. If something feels awry, you can call 911. If you see something, say something.

Secure Your Home

It is important to secure homes against burglaries. Here are some commonsense tips for when not at home:

• Ensure your home is secured –lock all doors and windows.

• Close blinds, shades and curtains.

• Make sure all doors have well-installed dead bolt locks.

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

• Lock double-hung windows with key locks.

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

• Install exterior lighting.

• Install security cameras outside and alert police if you have footage of a crime on your street. Rebates are available through the Private Security Camera Incentive Program. Visit www.ovsjg.dc.gov or contact the O ce of Victim Services and Justice Grants at security.cameras@dc.gov or 202-727-5124 for more information.

• Install bars on lower windows and do not

leave items in view through windows.

• Consider a steel door and frame.

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

• Get to know your immediate neighbors. Crime reports can be led by citizens online at mpdc.dc.gov/service/file-policereport-online or by calling 911.

Know Your Neighborhood

e MPD provides daily crime information through the First and Fifth District Google Groups.

• groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/ o cial-mpd-1d

• groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/ o cial-mpd-5d

Learn more and sign up at https://support.google.com/groups/ answer/1067205?hl=en

Citizens can also follow the MPD on Twitter @DCPoliceDept and get tra c alerts from @DCPoliceTraffic. General public safety alerts are available by following @ DC_HSEMA. ere is an uno cial feed of the DC Alert System @AlertDCio.

Camera Rebate Programs

e District encourages residents and businesses to install security cameras on their property and register them with MPD. e Private Security Camera Rebate Program offers up to $200 per camera (maximum $500) for residents, businesses, nonpro ts and religious institutions. e Private Security Camera Voucher Program o ers cameras free to residents who receive public assistance. MPD will ask registered participants to share footage from the cameras to assist in solving crimes. Learn more by calling 202-727-5124 or visiting ovsjg.dc.gov/page/private-securitycamera-rebate-program

Crime Cards

Information on District crime is also available through the DC Crime Card app. Users can search by crime type, weapon, date and location. e app displays results in maps, charts and tables showing, for instance, where the crimes took place in the selected area, or crime

stats over time. You can use the crime cards at dcatlas.dcgis.dc.gov/crimecards

Police Service Areas (PSA)

To help facilitate the partnership between the police and the public, the First and Fifth Districts are subdivided into several Police Service Areas (PSAs) and three Sector Police regions. You can nd out what PSA you live in by searching your address at https://dc.gov/ service/police-service-area- nder

Monthly PSA meetings conducted in a local venue provide a forum for residents to bring criminal activity and quality of life issues to MPD’s attention and learn what actions are already in place to prevent and reduce crime in the community. is is faceto-face time where you can discuss issues of concern and get to know the police o cers assigned to patrol within the PSA. It’s also a great place to meet neighbors with similar concerns. e schedule for PSA meetings is available at mpdc.dc.gov.

MPD Citizen’s Advisory Councils

While PSAs function at the neighborhood level, the Citizens Advisory Council (CAC) represents the entire police district. ey meet regularly to provide the district commander with information and recommendations from the community on the public’s safety

problems and police service needs and allow residents to meet and discuss police-related issues with the commander. e meetings also provide an opportunity for police o cials to assess the impact of their crime- ghting efforts on the community. First District CAC (1DCAC) usually meets on the rst Tuesday of the month, although dates can vary. Check 1dcac.com. Fifth District CAC (5DCAC) usually meets the fourth ursday of every month, with some exceptions. See the5dcac.org. Schedules for all districts are available at www.mpdc.dc.gov.

Police Stations

First District Station 101 M St. SW

202-698-0555

First District

Substation 1-D-1 500 E St. SE

202-698-0068

Fifth District Station 1805 Bladensburg Rd NE

202-698-0150

US Capitol Police

202-224-9788

When You Don’t Need the Police

Sometimes you want to call for help, but don’t necessarily need law enforcement. ere are several numbers you can call to access support and services for those in crisis.

Child and Adolescent Mobile

PsychiatricService (ChaMPS)

202-481-1440

catholiccharitiesdc.org/champs is is a Catholic-operated emergency response service for children, teenagers and adolescent adults who are having a mental health or behavioral health crisis. ChaMPS works in close partnership with hospitals and police. Help is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for children and youth aged 6 to 17 or those aged

18 to 21 if they are in the care and custody of the DC Child and Family Services Agency.

Community ResponseTeam (Adult Mental Health Crisis)

35 K St. NE, 202-673-6495

dbh.dc.gov/service/communityresponse-team

A 24/7 multidisciplinary direct service team that supports adults who are experiencing emotional, psychiatric or substance use vulnerabilities. It can conduct on the spot assessment and referral to behavioral health care. ey carry harm reduction options such as naloxone.

PRS CrisisLink 24/7 Crisis & Suicide Prevention Hotline and Textline (800) 273-TALK (8255) (24/7)

Text: “CONNECT” to 855-11 prsinc.org

PRS CrisisLink o ers 24/7 crisis intervention, suicide prevention, and support to individuals in order to foster self-su ciency by providing problem-solving skills and information on community resources so callers can better cope with emotional trauma, personal and family crises. Serving D.C. and Northern Virginia.

Crime Victim Hotline

1-844-4HELPDC

1-844-443-5732, dcvictim.org

A crisis line for crime victims available 24/7 by telephone, text or online chat, the hotline provides information, resources and referrals to trauma-informed services. It is operated through a partnership with the Mayor’s O ce of Victim Services and Justice Grants with the National Center for Victims of Crime. Call, text or chat online.

DC Rape Crisis Center

202-333-7273

202-333-RAPE

dcrcc.org

e DCRCC crisis hotline (202333-7273) offers information about the DC Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) program which includes a medical evidentiary exam, emergency contraception, pregnancy and STI testing. You can also call the DC Victim Hotline (1-844-443-5732) directly to reach the on-call sexual assault examiner, who will accompany you to MedStar Washington Hospital Center Emergency Department. Transportation will be provided if needed. You also have the option to go directly to Washington Hospital Center (110 Irving St. NW). dcrcc.org

SMYAL

(Supporting and Mentoring Youth Advocates and Leaders)

202-567-3166

smyal.org

Supports and empowers lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) youth in the Washington, DC, metropolitan region. After school programming, social and advocacy events. Youth Housing Program Provides safe and stable shelter, food, case management services, crisis intervention, and community support for its residents. H

In This Section

•Accessing Government Services

•Eastern Market and Weekend Markets

•Libraries and their Support Groups

•Parks and their Administrators

•Parking Permits, Trash, Recycling, Composting and More

(Alley Cleaning, Bulk Trash, Garbage Cans, Holiday Tree Collection, Illegal Dumping, Leaves and Yard Waste, Rats)

Accessing Government Services

311, 311.dc.gov

311 is the starting point for most questions relating to District government services and processes. Residents can contact 311 by phone, text message, the DC311 mobile app, or online. Calls and texts are handled by the District’s O ce of Uni ed Communications (OUC).

Residents can request most city services through the 311 portal, including bulk trash collection, rodent control, and alley cleaning. e system also allows users to report issues such as missed recycling pickups, illegal dumping, potholes, or damaged street infrastructure.

To submit or track requests online, go to https://311.dc.gov/citizen/home and create an account or sign in as a guest. You can view the status of submitted requests and access other District maps, applications, and service tools.

Eastern Market

225 Seventh St. SE

202-698-5253

easternmarket-dc.org

Tuesday–Saturday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sunday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Mondays

Eastern Market, located between North Carolina Avenue and C Street SE, is the old-

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est continuously operating public market in Washington, D.C. e market has long served as a focal point of community life, particularly on weekends when outdoor farmers, artists, and craft vendors draw large crowds.

e South Hall of the market, built in 1873, was designed by German American architect Adolf Cluss, who was responsible for several prominent 19th century public buildings in Washington. The North and Center Halls were added in 1908, expanding the complex into the structure that exists today. Eastern Market celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2023.

Eastern Market remains first and foremost a working retail food market. South Hall merchants sell a wide range of fresh meats, seafood, poultry, cheese and dairy products, produce, baked goods, owers, and specialty grocery items. Outdoors along Seventh Street SE, farmers have sold seasonal produce, owers, and food products since the early twentieth century.

On April 30, 2007, a re devastated the interior of South Hall, destroying the stalls of thirteen merchants. e re prompted a strong community response.

e Capitol Hill Community Foundation administered more than $500,000 in donations raised to support displaced merchants. A temporary market space opened across the street in August 2007 so vendors could continue operating while reconstruction took place. e restored historic market reopened on June 26, 2009, returning the South Hall to its original use. e North Hall now hosts community events and public gatherings.

e market is owned by the District of Columbia and managed by the Depart-

ment of General Services (DGS). e Eastern Market Community Advisory Committee (EMCAC) advises the city on the selection of market managers and broader operational issues. Representatives from community organizations, including ANC 6B and the Capitol Hill Restoration Society, serve on the committee.

A strategic plan to guide the market’s future was adopted in 2020. Updates can

be found at https://easternmarket-dc.org/ about/eastern-market-strategic-plan. Because programming and hours sometimes change seasonally, visitors may wish to confirm operating hours in advance.

e Weekend and Farmers Markets Weekend markets operate around the Eastern Market complex on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. On Fresh Tuesdays, vendors sell prepared foods and fresh produce and meats from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. under the farmer’s shed along the 200 block of Seventh Street SE.

Several distinct arts, crafts, and ea markets operate around the Eastern Market building. e Department of General Services manages vendor operations on the market plaza and the 200 block of Seventh Street SE near the William H. Rumsey Aquatic Center. e city also oversees vendor activity on the 300 block of Seventh Street SE on Saturdays.

On Sundays, the market on the 300 block of Seventh Street SE is managed by Diverse Markets Management (DMM). Vendors selling antiques, artwork, jewelry, clothing, and crafts participate in the longrunning weekend ea market.

On weekends, C Street SE between Seventh and Eighth Streets is closed to vehicles (with the exception of the entrance to the Trader Joe’s parking garage) to accommodate an additional ea market. is portion of the street is privately owned as part of the redevelopment of the site at 700 Penn, now managed by Stanton Development and EastBanc. e developers contract with private market managers to operate vendor markets in that space. https://easternmarket-dc.org https://diversemarkets.net.

Libraries

ere are ve DC Public Library (DCPL) branches in Ward 6. Hours vary by location; visit the DC Public Library website at https://www.dclibrary.org or contact the branch directly

Northeast Library

330 Seventh St. NE, 202-698-3320

Southeast Library

403 Seventh St. SE, 202-698-3377

e Southeast Library is undergoing a major modernization project that will expand the building from approximately 8,500 square feet to nearly 20,000 square feet. e project includes new community meeting spaces, updated technology, and expanded public areas. During construction, library services are provided at Arthur Capper Recreation Center (1000 Fifth St. SE). e library is expected to reopen this summer, or by Sept. 30, 2026. For updates visit www.dclibrary. org/southeastlibrary.

Southwest Library

900 Wesley Place SW, 202-724-4298

Northwest One Library 155 L St. NW, 202-939-5946

Rosedale Library

1701 Gales St. NE, 202-727-5012

Library Support Groups

Many DC Public Library branches have volunteer support organizations known as Friends groups. ese civic groups work to strengthen neighborhood libraries by raising funds, encouraging volunteerism, promoting library programs, and hosting events such as book sales. Information about Friends groups throughout the District can be found at https://dclibraryfriends.org.

Friends of the Northeast Branch Library

330 Seventh St. NE, 202-698-3320

dclibraryfriends.org/northeast

www.facebook.com/Friends-of-the-Northeast-Library-140135376053962.

Friends of the Rosedale Library

1701 Gales St. NE, 202-727-5012

dclibraryfriends.org/rosedale

Twitter/X: @RosedaleFriends

Friends of the Rosedale Library works with DCPL to support programs and advocate for improvements at the branch.

Sarah Hanks

Friends of the Southeast Library

403 Seventh St. SE

202-698-3377

dclibraryfriends.org/southeast

While the Southeast Library building is under renovation, the Friends group continues to support programs and book sales in cooperation with the Friends of the Northeast Branch Library.

Friends of the Southwest Library

900 Wesley Place SW

202-724-4298

friendsofswlibrary@gmail.com

Facebook: Friends of Southwest Library

Major Research Libraries

Capitol Hill is also home to two internationally known research libraries.

Folger Shakespeare Library

201 East Capitol St. SE

202-544-4600

folger.edu

e Folger Shakespeare Library houses the world’s largest collection of Shakespeare materials. After a multi-year renovation, the library reopened to the public in June 2024 with expanded public galleries, new visitor spaces, the Quill & Crumb Café and improved exhibition areas. e Folger regularly hosts lectures, exhibitions, and theatrical performances in its Elizabethan eatre.

Library

of Congress

101 Independence Ave. SE

202-707-5000

loc.gov

e Library of Congress, the largest library in the world, occupies three buildings along First Street SE between C Street and East Capitol Street. e library hosts readings, concerts, exhibitions, and lm screenings throughout the year. Visitors wishing to access research collections must obtain a Reader Identi cation Card, issued at the Madison Building registration o ce.

Parks

e Capitol Hill neighborhood contains many parks and green spaces administered by several agencies.

Architect of the Capitol

202-224-6645

aoc.gov

e Architect of the Capitol administers Providence Park, located south of Folger Park at Second and E Streets SE.

e Fields at RFK

401 Oklahoma Ave. NE

202-539-9555

rfk elds.com

e Fields at RFK opened in 2019 on the former RFK Stadium grounds and is part of the Events DC portfolio. e site includes athletic elds, a playground, picnic areas, restrooms, and a pavilion.

The Washington Commanders and the Mayor’s O ce have both promised these will be preserved through future development at the RFK Campus.

Programming and daily operations at the elds are run by Go Play, the youth sports nonprofit formerly known as Capitol Riverside Youth Sports Park (CRYSP). Go Play provides sports programming and manages reservations for athletic leagues and community use. More information can be found at https://www.goplaydc.org.

DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR)

202-673-7647

dpr.dc.gov

Administers:

•Gar eld Park – 200 F St. SE

•Eastern Market Metro Plaza Park (with Eastern Market Main Street) –700 & 800 blocks, Pennsylvania Ave. SE

• Dennis Dolinger Memorial Park –Potomac Ave. and 15th & G Streets SE

•Lansburgh Park –Delaware Ave, between I and M Streets SW

•Amidon Field – 4th at G Streets SW

• Lovejoy Park – E St. at 12th St NE

• Multiple triangle parks throughout the Hill

National Park Service –

National Capital Parks East 202-690-5185, nps.gov

e National Park Service manages and maintains several historic Capitol Hill parks as part of the National Capital Parks system.

Administers:

• Folger Park – 2nd & D Streets SE

• Lincoln Park – 11th & East Capitol Street SE

• Marion Park – 4th & E Streets SE

• Stanton Park – 4th & C Streets NE

• Seward Square – 4th & Pennsylvania Ave. SE

•Anacostia Park; (including Kenilworth Park and Aquatic Gardens and Kenilworth Marsh as well as ‘Section F’ near RFK Stadium)

• Multiple triangle parks throughout the Hill (i.e., Massachusetts Ave. at 3rd Street NE).

Capitol Riverfront BID

1100 New Jersey Ave. SE, Suite 1010 202-465-7093

capitolriverfront.org

e Capitol Riverfront Business Improvement District manages two major waterfront parks in the neighborhood: Yards Park (355 Water St. SE) along the Anacostia River and Canal Park (Second at M Street SE). Both parks host community programming, outdoor recreation, and seasonal events.

Kingman and Heritage Islands Park kingmanisland.org

Kingman and Heritage Islands Park is operated in partnership with Living Classrooms of the National Capital Region. e islands offer environmental education programs, walking trails, and public events highlighting the Anacostia River ecosystem.

Friends of Parks

Friends of Gar eld Park is community volunteer group works to improve Gar eld Park, located between New Jersey Avenue SE, Virginia Avenue SE, ird Street SE, and North Carolina Avenue SE.

Friends of Lincoln Park

Established in 2023, works with the National Park Service to support programming, maintenance, and improvements at Lincoln Park. Recent projects include working with Casey trees and NPS to get more trees planted throughout the park and fundraising for water access in the park. More information is available at https:// lincolnparkdc.net or by email at FriendsofLincolnParkDC@gmail.com.

Stanton Park

Neighborhood Association

A group of Capitol Hill neighbors is working with the Stanton Park Neighborhood Asso-

ciation to organize support for Stanton Park and advocate for improvements to the historic park located between Fourth, Fifth, C and D Streets NE. e e ort began in late 2024 when residents, including ANC commissioners and community leaders, gathered to identify needed repairs and raise awareness about maintenance issues. Early priorities include improvements to playground equipment and surfaces, repairs to benches and seating, replacement of a broken water fountain, better trash receptacles, and restoration of the Nathanael Greene statue. e group aims to work with the National Park Service, which manages the park, to encourage maintenance and long-term improvements. For more info or to get involved, email 6C03@ anc.dc.gov. https://revivestantonpark.com

Parking Permits

311 • dmv.dc.gov/service/residential-parking-permits

e Residential Parking Permit (RPP) program allows DC DMV-registered private vehicles to park without restriction in a designated area around the vehicle’s registered address. e permit number appears on the vehicle registration sticker placed on the driver’s side of the windshield.

Residents of participating blocks and their visitors may receive permits that exempt them from the two-hour parking limit in e ect Monday through Friday. Not all residential blocks are zoned for RPP. You can view RPP blocks at opendata.dc.gov/datasets/residentialparking-permit-blocks. Petitions for RPP are available at www.parkdc.com/pages/residential. RPP stickers are issued by DMV during registration or can be requested online. One-year permits cost $50 or $35 for seniors 65+, with higher fees for additional vehicles. Applicants without DC vehicle registration must provide a valid reciprocity permit and

proof of residency, such as a notarized lease or utility bill. Commercial vehicles are not eligible. Enforcement is generally Monday to Saturday, 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Residents may request di erent enforcement hours by petitioning the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) with signatures from 51 percent of residents on a block.

RPP residents living on metered streets are exempt from meter fees except on commercial corridors such as Barracks Row. In some neighborhoods south of Pennsylvania Avenue between Ninth Street SE and Ninth Street SW and north of the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge, one side of the street is reserved for residents and their visitors, while the opposite side allows standard two-hour parking for non-residents.

ParkDC 202-671-2631 parkdc.com

ParkDC is the District’s digital system for managing visitor, temporary, home health aide, and contractor parking permits through

a single online portal. DC residents and their visitors must rst register in the system by entering their address and identi cation, usually a driver’s license.

Once a resident account is veri ed, users can access their dashboard and unique code by selecting “get visitor codes.” Residents can share this code with visitors and manage parking requests. All parking permissions are tied to the resident’s code and the visiting vehicle’s license plate.

Home health aides and contractors must also register, providing their Department of Health or Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs registration information along with a residentprovided code. Contractors must pay a $10 fee.

Permits must be printed by the resident or visitor and displayed on the vehicle dashboard. DC Public Library cardholders can print up to 20 pages free at local libraries. See www.dclibrary.org/using-the-library/ public-computers-printing.

Trash, Recycling, and Composting

ing, submit a request online. Requests are investigated within three days and resolved within seven to 28 days. Call 311 or (202) 737-4404. https://dpw.dc.gov/page/streetand-alley-cleaning

Bulk Trash Collection

Department of Public Works (DPW)

dpw.dc.gov

zerowaste.dc.gov

e Department of Public Works provides trash, recycling, and sanitation services for most residential properties in the District. Call the citywide call center at 311 or go online to report a problem site that needs to be cleaned, or trash that has been illegally dumped.

Alley Cleaning

DPW cleans alleys on a rotating basis—about every six weeks in Ward 6 between March and October. Alleys reported by residents or identi ed by DPW as dirty receive priority. Residents and business owners must help by removing loose trash and litter, cutting weeds and overgrowth, and trimming overhanging tree limbs. If your alley needs special clean-

311.dc.gov/citizen/s/

DPW provides bulk trash collection by appointment for District households with three or fewer dwelling units. See acceptable items at https://dpw.dc.gov/service/bulk-trashcollection. Up to seven items may be collected at one time and should be placed where regular trash is collected the night before pickup. Additional pickups can be scheduled as soon as seven days later. Call 311 or visit www.311. dc.gov to schedule. Residents may also drop o items at the Fort Totten Transfer Station (4900 John McCormack Rd. NE) with proof of DC residency. Report abandoned bulk trash to 311.

Composting

In August 2023, DPW’s Office of Waste Diversion launched a Curbside Composting Pilot Program to collect food waste from

single-family households. After a 12-month pilot, it transitioned to the Food Waste Collection Program.

DPW expanded the program from 9,000 to 12,000 households in FY26, prioritizing residents in low-income and disadvantaged communities. Join the waitlist at https://forms. o ce.com/g/cY1xpJLT5q

e DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) also offers composting at 50+ community and school garden sites. Participants must take a short class. Visit dpr. dc.gov/page/community-compost-cooperativenetwork to nd a location.

Home Composting Program workshops and rebates are currently paused. For updates email zero.waste@dc.gov.

Garbage and Recycling Containers

DPW provides trash and recycling bins to residences where the city collects trash, usually buildings with three units or fewer. New residents receive bins free by requesting them through 311, with delivery typically within a week. Replacement bins cost $45–$62.50 depending on size; discounts are available for seniors. Because theft occurs, DPW

recommends writing your address on the top and side of bins and recording the serial number. Request trash carts (twice-weekly collection) or Supercans (onceweekly collection) at 311.dc.gov or by calling 311.

Hazardous Waste

Hazardous Household Waste (HHW) includes products that are poisonous, ammable, explosive, or release dangerous fumes. Proper disposal protects the environment and DPW workers. The Department of Public Works hosts special collection events for hazardous waste and electronics. See dates and register at tinyurl.com/ hhw-register. More information: https://zerowaste.dc.gov/page/ special-waste-residents

Holiday Tree Collection

The District collects holiday trees from residences served by DPW (typically single-family homes and buildings with three or fewer units). Trees must be unbagged and stripped of ornaments. Collection usually occurs for two to three weeks in January. For current details visit https:// dpw.dc.gov/page/holiday-treesgreenery-collection

Illegal Dumping

Illegal dumping is leaving waste or debris in public space outside approved containers or collection areas. Violations can bring nes up to $5,000, with higher penalties for hazardous materials. Report incidents through 311. More information: https://doee. dc.gov/service/dumpbusters

Leaves and Yard Waste

dpw.dc.gov/leaf

e District vacuums leaves from

streets twice each fall and winter. Residents should rake leaves to the curb or tree box before their scheduled collection week and can track schedules online.

Yard waste collection now operates year-round by appointment through 311. DPW collects yard waste only in paper bags, up to 20 bags per pickup from homes receiving city trash service. Tree limbs, stumps, dirt, stones, concrete, and broken pots are not collected. Trash collection is prioritized over yard waste.

Rats

dchealth.dc.gov/service/rodentand-vector-control-division

If rats are seen near a residence, contact the DC Department of Health Rodent Control Program through 311 or 202-535-1954. e city may bait rodent burrows on public or private property. Proper trash storage and sealed containers are the best ways to discourage rodents.

Recycling

zerowaste.dc.gov

DPW provides recycling for homes served by city trash collection. Recycling is typically collected on one of the weekly trash days. Residents should rinse containers and place glass, metal, and plastic food and beverage containers directly into recycling bins. Plastic bags should not be used.

Find your recycling schedule at collectionday.dcgis.dc.gov. Call 311 if you need a replacement cart or bin.

For recycling guidelines, collection days, missed pickups, or the “What Goes Where” app, visit zerowaste.dc.gov or call the recycling hotline at 202-6458245. H

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SBY serves over 700 youth each year—providing meals, counseling, education, job training, and housing support.

Safe spaces for youth up to age 24

Specialized support for young mothers

Trauma-informed care and long-term guidance

HELPING OUT

Volunteering around e

Family-Friendly Ways to Help Out and Give Back

by Elizabeth O’Gorek

Capitol Hill and the surrounding riverfront neighborhoods–from Hill East and Kingman Park to Navy Yard and the Wharf–are home to a dense network of community organizations that rely on volunteers. For young residents looking to give back, many of those groups also welcome youth volunteers.

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Some programs allow teens to volunteer independently, while others encourage younger children to participate alongside parents or school groups. Opportunities range from tutoring and food distribution to environmental restoration along the Anacostia River and helping older neighbors age in place.

e organizations below operate across the broader Capitol Hill area–Ward 6 neighborhoods like Capitol Hill, Hill East, Navy Yard and Southwest Waterfront, as well as nearby Ward 7 spaces along the river. Together they offer a range of ways for children and teens to get involved in their community.

Food Assistance and Direct Aid

Capital Area Food Bank

4900 Puerto Rico Ave. NE

capitalareafoodbank.org

e Capital Area Food Bank distributes food through hundreds of partner organizations across the region. Youth can help sort

donated food, pack grocery boxes and prepare shipments for distribution. Children 12 and older can volunteer with family members during warehouse shifts with parental consent; all ages can help in the garden. Create a volunteer account and register for available shifts on the website.

DC Diaper Bank

2121 Bladensburg Rd. NE, dcdiaperbank.org

e DC Diaper Bank distributes diapers and baby supplies to families throughout the region. Young people can help sort donations, assemble supply kits and pack hygiene products. Family volunteer sessions regularly welcome youth volunteers. Register for volunteer shifts through the organization’s website.

Food & Friends

219 Riggs Rd. NE, foodandfriends.org

Food & Friends prepares and delivers medically tailored meals to people living with serious illnesses. Kids can go along with adults to deliver meals. Volunteers must be 14 or older to work in the kitchen. Register through the volunteer portal on the organization’s website.

So Others Might Eat (SOME)

71 O St. NW, some.org

SOME provides food, health care, housing sup-

port and job training for residents experiencing poverty. Young volunteers can serve meals, help with special events and support community service projects. Youth 14 and older may volunteer with an adult, and teens 16+ may volunteer independently. Create a volunteer pro le through the SOME volunteer portal.

Environmental Stewardship and Outdoor Service

Anacostia Watershed Society, anacostiaws.org

The Anacostia Watershed Society works to restore and protect the Anacostia River. Kids regularly participate in river cleanups and help plant native plants or remove invasive species. ey also work on habitat restoration. Youth volunteers are most often welcomed during family volunteer days. Groups are welcome, including Scouts. Register through the volunteer events calendar on the website.

Anacostia Riverkeeper

3070 M St. SE, anacostiariverkeeper.org

Anacostia Riverkeeper works to protect and restore the Anacostia River through environmental advocacy and community action. ere’s a volunteer role for everyone! Work together at

river clean-ups, environmental stewardship events and waterway restoration. Families and youth volunteers frequently participate in cleanup events. Sign up for volunteer events through the organization’s website.

Earth Conservation Corps

2000 Half St. SW, earthconservationcorps.org

Earth Conservation Corps restores the Anacostia River while providing environmental education and job training programs for young people. Youth participate in river clean up, tree planting and habitat restoration. ECC also hosts community environmental events. Many volunteer events welcome youth volunteers and school groups. Check the organization’s website for upcoming volunteer opportunities.

Casey Trees, caseytrees.org

Casey Trees works to restore and expand the District’s tree canopy. Youth can plant trees, spread mulch and support community greening projects. Di erent activities have di erent age requirements, but family volunteers are welcome at community tree-planting events. Register through the Casey Trees volunteer calendar.

Kingman and Heritage Islands

575 Oklahoma Ave. NE, kingmanisland.com

Kingman and Heritage Islands are park spaces along the Anacostia River used for recreation and environmental education. Kids can help with trail maintenance, removal of invasive plants and river and park cleanups. Family volunteers and youth groups are welcome during community service days. Register for volunteer days through the events calendar.

Anacostia Park Volunteer Program (National Park Service)

1900 Anacostia Dr. SE, nps.gov/anac Anacostia Park stretches along the Anacostia River and hosts volunteer events focused on park stewardship. There’s opportunities to clean up the park, restore habitats and help maintain trails. Family volunteers and youth groups regularly participate in volunteer days. Register through the National Park Service Volunteers-In-Parks program.

Neighborhood Service and Community Support

Serve Your City / Ward 6 Mutual Aid

545 7th St. SE, serveyourcitydc.org

Serve Your City operates tutoring programs and mutual aid initiatives across Washington. High school students can help tutor younger students, distribute food or school supplies or support community events. Complete the volunteer interest form on the website.

Capitol Hill Village

1355 E St. SE, capitolhillvillage.org

Capitol Hill Village helps older residents remain independent by connecting them with volunteers. Youth volunteers often participate with parents or school groups, helping with errands, providing technology help and supporting community events. Complete the volunteer application on the website.

Waterfront Village dcwaterfrontvillage.org

Waterfront Village supports older residents in Southwest DC. At events and group projects, kids help run events, or assist seniors with errands and support art shows and social activities. Most activities require adult accompaniment. Email info@dcwaterfrontvillage. org to express interest.

We Are Family, wearefamilydc.org

We Are Family connects volunteers with isolated seniors across the District.m Children may volunteer with parents or guardians. ey help with delivering groceries, writing cards or letters and visiting older residents. Sign up through the volunteer page on the website.

Schools, Youth Programs and Civic Engagement

Little Lights Urban Ministries 760 7th St. SE, littlelights.org

Little Lights provides mentoring and educational programs for children in the Capitol Hill East community. High school students 16+ with parental consent can volunteer as program helpers or mentors, helping younger students with homework, reading to children or supporting after school programs. Group

volunteers are also welcome! Submit a volunteer application through the website or email volunteer@littlelights.org.

Civic and Community Activities

Capitol Hill School PTOs and PTAs

Parent-teacher organizations help organize school events, fundraising and community programs. Many hands make light work! Kids of all ages can help out at school festivals by supporting book fairs and fundraisers and assisting with school beautification days. High school students are often welcome to earn community hours by working with a PTO. Contact your school’s PTO or attend a meeting to learn about opportunities.

Congressional Cemetery 1801 E St. SE, congressionalcemetery.org

Historic Congressional Cemetery hosts volunteer days to help maintain the grounds and historic landscape. Volunteer roles for youth are usually community service days or other organized group or service projects. Youth volunteers are welcomed during organized service events. Register for volunteer days through the cemetery’s website or contact the grounds coordinator to get involved with a service project.

For young people growing up on or around Capitol Hill, volunteering can be as simple as helping pack groceries for a neighbor, reading with younger students, or pulling invasive plants from the riverbanks along the Anacostia.

The neighborhoods surrounding the Hill–stretching from Kingman Island to the Wharf–have developed a strong culture of civic participation, with many organizations intentionally creating ways for youth to contribute.

For students looking to complete service hours, or families hoping to introduce children to community work, these hyperlocal groups o er a chance to see how small acts of service can make a visible di erence close to home. H

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COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Beautification/Environment

Anacostia Community Boathouse Association (ACBA) anacostiaboathouse.org

e Anacostia Community Boathouse Association supports environmentally responsible recreation and stewardship of the Anacostia River. e boathouse hosts rowing and paddling organizations and provides opportunities for residents to connect with the river through programs such as Learn-to-Row and Learnto-Paddle clinics.

Anacostia Riverkeeper

45 L St. SW, PO Box 70565

202-863-0158

anacostiariverkeeper.org

info@anacostiariverkeeper.org

Anacostia Riverkeeper works to protect and restore the Anacostia River and its tributaries. rough advocacy, water quality monitoring and public education, the organization works to reduce pollution and improve the health of the watershed. Community members can volunteer for river cleanups, report pollution and participate in boat tours and educational programs.

Capitol Hill Garden Club

capitolhillgardenclub.org

e Capitol Hill Garden Club brings together residents interested in gardening, environmental stewardship and neighborhood beauti cation. Members participate in lectures, demonstrations and tours while supporting community planting projects. Meetings are generally held during the academic year at Northeast Library, and the organization’s website provides information about membership and events.

Casey Trees

3030 12th St. NE

202-833-4010

caseytrees.org

Casey Trees is a nonpro t dedicated to restoring and protecting Washington’s tree canopy. e organization engages thousands of volunteers each year in tree planting and care across the District. Educational programs, tree plantings and stewardship initiatives encourage residents to participate in maintaining the city’s urban forest.Sign up for their weekly e-newsletter at caseytrees.org/getupdates.

Earth Conservation Corps (ECC)

1520 First St. SE

202-479-4505

earthconservationcorps.org

Earth Conservation Corps provides environmental education and job training opportunities focused on conservation and restoration of the Anacostia River ecosystem.

e organization works with young people from communities across Washington to develop leadership skills while participating in environmental restoration projects and public education initiatives.

Friends of the National Arboretum (FONA)

3501 New York Ave. NE

202-544-8733

fona.org

Friends of the National Arboretum is the nonpro t partner supporting the US National Arboretum. e organization connects people with the gardens and landscapes of the Arboretum through educational programs, volunteer opportunities and community events such in the Washington Youth Garden, recreation

Guerrilla Gardeners of Washington DC 731 8th St. SE, #202 guerrillagardenersdc.org is all-volunteer nonpro t works with residents, civic groups and businesses to improve neglected public spaces and create greener, more attractive neighborhoods. Projects have included planting pollinator gardens, maintaining park landscapes, and restoring tree boxes around Capitol Hill. e organization also partners with community groups to provide vocational training and gardening experience for young people facing homelessness or food insecurity, helping transform underused urban spaces into gardens that support birds, bees and butter ies.

Trees for Capitol Hill

202-329-7864

treesforcapitolhill.org

Trees for Capitol Hill is a volunteer group dedicated to maintaining the neighborhood’s

tree canopy. Volunteers work with residents and city agencies to plant new trees and care for existing street trees. e organization typically hosts an annual neighborhood planting event.

Business & Merchant Groups

Barracks Row Main Street 507 8th St. SE 202-544-3188

barracksrow.org

Barracks Row Main Street works to strengthen and promote the historic Eighth Street SE commercial corridor. rough marketing, events and business support programs, the organization helps sustain a vibrant neighborhood retail district. Community and culinary events draw residents and visitors throughout the year. Check the calendar for upcoming events.

CHAMPS – Capitol Hill Association of Merchants and Professionals

capitolhill.org

champs@capitolhill.org

e Capitol Hill Association of Merchants and Professionals (CHAMPS) is the neighborhood’s local Chamber of Commerce. The membership organization represents businesses and professionals across Capitol Hill, advocates for neighborhood commerce and o ers networking opportunities for local business owners.

Capitol Hill Business Improvement District (BID)

1451 Pennsylvania Ave. SE

202-842-3333

capitolhillbid.org

Funded by property owners, the BID provides security coordination, street cleaning and public space improvements that support businesses and residents. e organization also hosts key community events including the Hill Holiday Tree Lighting and Community Menorah Lighting.

Eastern Market Community Advisory Committee (EMCAC)

202-258-5316

easternmarket-dc.org/emcac

EMCAC is the District’s legislatively established advisory body overseeing operations

of Eastern Market and the Eastern Market Special Use District. Members include representatives from community organizations, ANCs, District o cials, vendors, merchants and professionals doing business on Capitol Hill. Public meetings are generally held the last Wednesday of each month.

Eastern Market Main Street

700 Pennsylvania Ave. SE

202-853-9810

easternmarketmainstreet.org

info@easternmarketmainstreet.org

Eastern Market Main Street supports small businesses in the historic Eastern Market commercial district through merchant assistance, marketing campaigns and community events that strengthen neighborhood economic vitality.

H Street Main Street

hstreet.org

H Street Main Street works with merchants, property owners and residents to strengthen the H Street NE corridor. e organization offers business assistance and organizes community events, including the annual H Street Festival.

Navy Yard BID

navyyarddc.org

@Navyyarddc

Located ve blocks south of the US Capitol between I-395 and the Anacostia River, the Navy Yard BID provides management services that help foster a clean, safe and vibrant neighborhood. Its website and weekly Front Page News newsletter highlight local events such as drive-in movies, concerts and tness classes.

NoMa Business Improvement District

1200 First St. NE

202-289-0111

nomabid.org

NoMa spans 35 blocks near H Street, Shaw, Mount Vernon Triangle and Downtown. e NoMa BID works to enhance quality of life and economic vitality through public programming, beautification efforts and partnerships with local institutions and businesses.

Southwest Business Improvement District

420 Fourth St. SW

202-618-3515

swbid.org

e Southwest BID works to improve public spaces and support economic development in Southwest Washington and the Wharf area through events, infrastructure improvements and community partnerships.

Children & Youth

Early Stages

1125 New Jersey Ave. NW

202-698-8037

earlystagesdc.org

Early Stages is a DC Public Schools (DCPS) program that evaluates young children for developmental delays and disabilities. e program serves children ages 2 years 8 months to 5 years 10 months and connects families with early intervention services. It provides evaluations for DC children who are not in school or who are homeschooled. It evaluates children living outside of DC if they attend a private school or childcare center in DC. Early Stages is a program of DC Public Schools (DCPS). All services are free.

For Love of Children (FLOC)

1301 Pennsylvania Ave. SE

202-462-8686

oc.org

For Love of Children provides tutoring, educational enrichment and college preparation programs for students from elementary school through high school. ey o er programs to help students in grades 2 to 12 meet standards or older students with SAT prep.

Go Play DC

712 H St. NE, Ste. 834 202-539-9555

goplaydc.org

Go Play DC works to convert underused spaces into sports and recreational facilities. It removes barriers to recreation, engaging high news community through the Youth Sports for All. e organization manages the Fields at RFK campus.

Little Lights Urban Ministries

760 Seventh St. SE 202-548-4021

littlelights.org

Little Lights is a non-pro t Christian ministry organization dedicated to helping under-served kids, teens, adults and families on Capitol Hill and Southeast Washington, DC. With the help of more than 700 volunteers annually, Little Lights provides tutoring, mentoring and healthy meals for kids; internships for teens and young adults; job search assistance and job training for adults; and parenting classes, resources and diapers for families. ey also manage a landscaping enterprise, the Clean Green Team, which does hundreds of jobs annually on the Hill. Visit the website to see how you can volunteer.

Sasha Bruce Youthwork

741 Eighth St. SE

202-675-9340, Emergency: 202-547-7777

sashabruce.org

Sasha Bruce Youthwork supports youth experiencing homelessness in DC and Prince

George’s County with more than 20 programs. Four Drop-In Centers provide services to 700+ individuals yearly. e Barracks Row Drop-In Center is a trauma-informed environment for young adults of all genders up to age 24. Youth receive survival services (meals, showers, laundry), counseling, education and workforce development, housing assistance, HIV/STI testing, and family support. Olaiya’s Cradle is a full-service program giving young mothers tools to become self-su cient. If you or someone you know needs support, call 202-547-7777.

SMYAL

410 Seventh St. SE 202-546-5940

smyal.org

SMYAL supports lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth in the DC metropolitan area. rough youth leadership, housing, and clinical services, SMYAL creates opportunities for LGBTQ youth to build self-confidence, develop critical life skills and engage their peers and community

through service as well as safer sex outreach. ere is a Little SMYALS program for queer and trans youth 6-13 and their families.

Community & Civic Organizations

Capitol Hill Community Foundation 419 East Capitol St. SE 202-544-1845

capitolhillcommunityfoundation.org

An all-volunteer organization founded in 1989, the CHCF supports activities, projects and organizations that enrich the lives of residents. Funded entirely by annual donations from Capitol Hill residents and businesses, the Foundation directs every dollar contributed to grants to enhance community live and support residents in times of crisis. CHCF has launched some major initiatives, including e Overbeck neighborhood history project, an awards program that honors individuals for distinguished service to the community and the Literary Feast, a series of literary-themed dinners that raises money for schools. Since its founding in 1989, CHCF has donated more than $14 million to the bene t of our neighborhood.

Friends of Kingman Park Civic Association fokpdc.com

FOKP is a 501(c) civic association that serves, advocates for and fosters community in the Kingman Park neighborhood of Washington, DC. FOKP meets every third ursday of the month. For up-to-date event information, visit the website or email fokpcivic@gmail.com

Southwest Neighborhood Assembly P.O. Box 70131, Washington, DC 20024

202-320-4414

swdc.org, thesouthwester.com

An all-volunteer organization, SWNA is the local civic organization in near Southwest. Its mission is to improve the quality of life for Southwest’s 12,000 residents. In addition to publishing the monthly publication e Southwester, SWNA sponsors issue-focused task forces on emergency preparedness, education, youth, transportation, and parks and recreation. e board meets monthly. Visit the website for details

Ward 6 Democrats

ward6democrats.org

Ward 6 Democrats is a local political organization that hosts candidate forums, policy discussions and community events focused on civic engagement.

Free DC

freedcproject.org

Free DC advocates for full democratic representation and self-governance for residents of the District of Columbia. Organized by ward, the group organizes and participates in actions that promote democracy and strengthen home rule in the District of Columbia.

Library Support Groups

(See page 55)

Preservation, History & Development

Capitol Hill Restoration Society 420 Tenth St. SE 202-543-0425

chrs.org, info@chrs.org

e Capitol Hill Restoration Society (CHRS) is a volunteer-driven civic organization founded in 1955 to preserve and enhance the architectural character and historic fabric of Capitol Hill. e group was an early leader in Washington’s historic preservation movement and played an important role in securing historic district designation for Capitol Hill in the 1970s. Today CHRS continues to advocate for preservation through research, education and engagement with city planning and zoning processes. e organization provides guidance on historic preservation issues and broader neighborhood planning concerns. CHRS also organizes community events, including the annual Capitol Hill House & Garden Tour held each year on Mother’s Day weekend, as well as lectures and presentations on architecture, history and home restoration.

Association for the Preservation of Historic Congressional Cemetery

1801 E St. SE 202-543-0539

congressionalcemetery.org

sta @congressionalcemetery.org

Historic Congressional Cemetery—o cially

known as Washington Parish Burial Ground— was established in 1807 and remains one of Washington’s oldest burial grounds as well as an active cemetery. Located on Capitol Hill near the Anacostia River, the 35-acre site contains more than 65,000 burials and memorials, including many gures connected to the early history of the United States and the city of Washington. e cemetery is operated by the nonpro t Association for the Preservation of Historic Congressional Cemetery, which works to preserve the National Historic Landmark through conservation, education and community programming. e cemetery hosts public events, tours and educational programs throughout the year and is open daily to visitors. Membership programs, including a well-known dog-walking program, help support maintenance and preservation of the historic grounds.

Ruth Ann Overbeck

Capitol Hill History Project

419 East Capitol St. SE capitolhillhistory.org info@CapitolHillHistory.org

e Ruth Ann Overbeck Capitol Hill History Project preserves and shares the history of the Capitol Hill community through oral histories, lectures and research. e volunteerdriven project records the recollections of longtime residents and former residents, creating a growing archive that documents the people and events that have shaped the neighborhood. Named for Capitol Hill historian and preservationist Ruth Ann Overbeck, the project also sponsors the Overbeck Lecture series and other public programs on local history. e organization maintains an online archive and encourages residents to recommend interview subjects, volunteer with the project or explore its collections through the website.

Seniors

AARP DC

100 M St. SE, Ste. 650

202-434-7700

aarp.org/dc

AARP DC is the District of Columbia state o ce of AARP, the national nonpro t or-

ganization that advocates for older Americans and provides programs that support healthy aging. e DC o ce o ers local information, volunteer opportunities and events focused on issues a ecting older residents of the District. Programs include educational seminars on nancial security, health and caregiving as well as workshops on technology, driver safety and community advocacy. Information about events, seminars and volunteer opportunities is available at aarp.org/dc.

Capitol Hill Village

1355 E St. SE

202-543-1778

capitolhillvillage.org

info@capitolhillvillage.org

Capitol Hill Village is a member-driven, volunteer-supported nonpro t organization created to help older adults remain active, connected and independent while continuing to live in their homes and neighborhood. Members have access to volunteer and professional services such as transportation, technology assistance, yard work and household help. e Village also organizes educational, social and wellness programs that provide opportunities for residents to build community. A care services team, including social workers, helps members navigate hospital or rehabilitation transitions,

evaluate long-term care options and coordinate services that support aging in place.

Waterfront Village

P.O. Box 70372, Washington DC 20024

202-656-1834

dcwaterfrontvillage.org

Waterfront Village is a nonpro t membership organization serving older adults in Southwest Washington and the Navy Yard area. The organization connects members with volunteers, programs and services that help residents remain independent while living in their homes. Activities include social gatherings, educational programs, wellness initiatives and volunteer assistance with errands or transportation. Visit dcwaterfrontvillage. org for program details and the organization’s event calendar.

Social Services

Capitol Hill United Methodist Church Food and Friends

421 Seward Sq. SE chumc.net

Capitol Hill United Methodist Church hosts a meal program that provides breakfast and community fellowship for neighbors in need. e program welcomes both housed and unhoused residents and o ers food, co ee and a place to gather in a supportive environment.

Contact the church through its website for information about volunteering or donating.

Community Connections

801 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Unit 201

202-546-1512

communityconnectionsdc.org

Community Connections is a nonpro t behavioral health organization providing mental health treatment, supportive housing and community services for individuals living with mental illness and substance use disorders. It works closely with hospitals, families and community providers to coordinate treatment and provide long-term support for people recovering from mental health crises or trauma.

Everyone Home DC

415 Second St. NE, 3rd Fl.

202-544-0631

everyonehomedc.org

hello@everyonehomedc.org

Everyone Home DC works to prevent and end homelessness in the District of Columbia through housing assistance, outreach and supportive services. e organization operates a drop-in day center, homelessness prevention programs and street outreach initiatives that connect individuals with case management, employment resources and pathways to stable housing. rough partnerships with volunteers, donors and community organizations, Everyone Home DC serves thousands of residents each year who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

Food Pantry — Lutheran Church of the Reformation

212 East Capitol St. NE

202-543-4200

reformationdc.org

o ce@reformationdc.org

Volunteers distribute bags of groceries to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity. e pantry relies on donations of

food, funds and volunteer time to sustain the program. In addition to providing groceries, the church connects neighbors with community resources and o ers opportunities for residents to support the program through volunteering or donations. The pantry is closed on Federal Holidays and Dec 26-31.

Good Neighbors Capitol Hill

212 East Capitol St. NE

goodneighborscapitolhill.org

info@goodneighborscapitolhill.org

Good Neighbors Capitol Hill is a nonpro t coalition of local congregations and volunteers working together to support refugee families resettling in the Washington region. Volunteers help newly arrived families adjust to life in the United States by providing household furnishings, tutoring, nancial support and assistance navigating schools and community services. Many of the families assisted by the organization are refugees who worked with the United States abroad and are rebuilding their lives in the region.

Holy Foods Market – Holy Name of Jesus Parish

920 11th St. NE

202-397-2525

holynameparishdc.org/holy-foods-market e Holy Foods Market is a parish-based food distribution program that provides groceries to neighbors in need. Food distribution is held monthly and relies on volunteers and donations to supply bags of food. e program serves residents from the surrounding neighborhood and welcomes anyone in need of assistance. Please con rm the food pantry schedule with the rectory at 202-397-2525.

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church

301 A St. SE

202-543-0053, stmarks.net

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church operates a variety of outreach ministries that support individuals and families in need in the Capitol Hill community. Parish volunteers work with local organizations to prepare meals, distribute food and help neighbors experiencing hardship. Volunteer on the website: www.stmarks.net/ socialjustice H

Brown Memorial AME Church 130 14th St. NE 202-450-1923 brownmemorialamecdc.org

Calvary Episcopal Church 820 Sixth St. NE 202-546-8011 calvarydc.net

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

Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church

201 Fourth St. SE 202-547-8676 capitolhillpreschurch.org

Capitol Hill Seventh-day Adventist Church

914 Massachusetts Ave. NE 202-543-1344 capitolhillsdachurch.org

Capitol Hill United Methodist Church 421 Seward Sq. SE, chumc.net

Chabad East DC Jewish Center 406 Eighth St. SE (Community Center) 630 Massachusetts Ave. NE 202-643-5644 chabadeastdc.com

Christ City Church 601 15th St. NE (in Miner Elementary School) 202-854-8286 christcitydc.org

Christ Church Washington Parish 620 G St. SE 202-547-9300, christchurchdc.org

Christ Our Shepherd Church

801 North Carolina Ave. SE 202-544-9599 christourshepherd.org

directory SPIRITUAL

Holy Comforter–St. Cyprian Catholic Church 1357 East Capitol St. SE 202-546-1885 hcscchurch.org

Christ United Methodist Church 900 Fourth St. SW christunitedmethodist.church

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 522 Seventh St. SE churcho esuschrist.org

Church of the Resurrection 501 E St. SE rezchurch.org

Douglass Memorial United Methodist Church 800 11 St. NE 202-397-1562 bwcumc.org

Ebenezer United Methodist Church

400 D St. SE 202-544-1415 ebenezerumcdc.org

Grace Covenant Church –Capitol Hill 417 Ninth St. SE gracecov.org/capitolhill/

GraceWay Baptist Church 228 Seventh St. SE (in Eastern Market) gracewaydc.com

Hill Havurah (in Lutheran Church of the Reformation) 212 East Capitol St. NE hillhavurah.org

Holy Name of Jesus Parish 920 11th St. NE 202-397-2525 hnjdc.org

Holy Temple Church of Christ 439 12th St. SE 202-547-8365 htconline.org

Ivy City Masjid 2001 Gallaudet St. NE 202-904-9668 facebook.com/ivycitymasjid

Kadampa Temple and Meditation Center 1200 Canal St. SW 202-430-6540, meditation-dc.org/

Lane Memorial CME Church 1423 C St. NE 202-547-0407 lanememorialdc.cmechurches.org

Liberty Baptist Church 527 Kentucky Ave. SE 202-543-7894 libertybaptistchurchdc.org

Lincoln Park

United Methodist Church 1301 North Carolina Ave. NE 202-543-1318, lpumcdc.org

Lutheran Church of the Reformation

212 East Capitol St. NE 202-543-4200, reformationdc.org

Masjid Muhammad (The Nation’s Mosque) 1519 Fourth St. NW 202-483-8832 thenationsmosque.org

Sunday Services

• Holy Communion 9 AM

• Sunday School & Sermon Seminar 10 AM

• Holy Communion and Sermon 11:15 AM Service live streamed: stmarks.net

• 5 pm Contemplative Communion

The Rev. Michele Morgan, Rector

The Rev. Caitlin Frazier, Associate Rector

St. Dominic Roman Catholic Church

is an independent Jewish community based on Capitol Hill. Led by Rabbi Hannah Spiro, our mission is to anticipate and meet the spiritual, educational, religious, cultural, and life cyclea needs of a growing and evolving Jewish community. We offer:

• Gan Shalom Summer Camp

• Yavneh Religious School on Sundays

• A Comprehensive Bar/Bat Mitzvah Program

• Shabbat and Tot Shabbat Services

• High Holiday & Other Holiday Services & Celebrations

• Adult Education Programs

Visit us at HillHavurah.org -- and join us at one of our upcoming events!

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

Mount Olive Baptist Church 1140 Sixth St. NE 202-544-6677 mtolivebaptistchurch-dc.com

Muhammad Mosque #4 Nation of Islam 3160 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-506-6940 noidc.org

National Community Church

700 M St. SE national.cc

New Hope Free Will Baptist Church 754 11th St. SE 202-547-2661 newhopefwbc.org

Peace Baptist Church 712 18th St. NE 202-399-3450 pbc712.org

Pilgrim Baptist Church

700 I St. NE 202-547-8849 pilgrimbaptistdc.org

Redemption Hill Church 400 D St. SE 202-543-2378 redemptionhilldc.org

Riverside Baptist Church 699 Maine Ave. SW 202-554-4330 riversidedc.org

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

St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church 320 21st St. NE 202-397-3895 sbmdc.org

St. Dominic Catholic Church 630 E St. SW 202-554-7863 stdominicchurch.org

St. Joseph’s on Capitol Hill

313 Second St. NE 202-547-1223 stjosephsdc.org

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

St. Matthew Lutheran Church 222 M St. SW 202-800-4600 stmatthew.org

St. Monica and St. James Episcopal Church 222 Eighth St. NE 202-481-0454 stmonica-stjames.org

St. Peter’s Church on Capitol Hill

313 Second St. SE 202-547-1430 saintpetersdc.org

St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church 14 M St. SE 202-488-1354 svdpdc.org

Sixth & I (eye)

Historic Synagogue

600 I St. NW 202-408-3100 Sixthandi.org

Triumph Church Triumphdc.dc.com

Washington City Church of the Brethren

337 North Carolina Ave. SE washingtoncitycob.org

Washington Community Fellowship

907 Maryland Ave. NE wcfchurch.org

Waterfront Church

100 K St. SE waterfrontchurchdc.com

Westminster Presbyterian Church

400 I St. SW 202-484-7700 westminsterdc.org

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Cyprian ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

Mass Schedule

Sunday: 8:00 am, 9:30 am 11:00 am & 7:00 pm Saturday: 8:00 am · 4:30 pm (Vigil) Weekdays: 7:00 am Wednesday: 7:00 am · 7:00 pm

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HOME GARDEN

FIVE Tips for Planning a Home Remodeling

by Bruce Wentworth, AIA

Ihave been remodeling homes in the DC metro area since the 1980s. I meet with hundreds of homeowners each year to discuss their remodeling needs. Each is unique. Sometimes the homes are more interesting than the homeowners–and at other times the people are more interesting than the house. Despite the need for customized design/build services, each remodeling project requires resolving issues dealing with zoning, building codes, historic districts, structure, and budget.

Zoning

Let’s start with zoning, which was rst implemented in DC in 1920, and most recently revised in 2016. Between 1958 and 2016 the zoning laws changed little. If you are planning to change the footprint of your house, it will require checking the zoning codes. Get a copy of your House Location Survey drawing that you paid for at settlement. It was called “survey” on your settlement sheet, and most lenders require one. Some of the House Location Surveys I have seen are quite detailed and others have very little information.

It may be worth paying for a detailed survey if you are planning a home addition. e survey drawing must show the dimensions of the lot, dimensions of the house, and how the house sits on the lot. Whether planning a porch, deck, or room addition (up or out), you or your architect need to explore the zoning code. Zoning is, at times, simple and straightforward. Other times it’s a mysterious puzzle not so easily solved.

For many Capitol Hill homes the front yard is actually public space and not privately owned. Regulations regarding public space are to be taken seriously, so don’t assume you can build on it. ere are provisions for special circumstances such as outside stairs to a basement, bay windows and other on-grade issues (decks, patios,

and sidewalks) for which a public space permit is required.

Digging deeper into zoning, DC has the curious issue of Tax Lots (typically 800 numbers) and Record Lots. When it comes to building an addition, it is necessary to convert the Tax Lot number to a Record Lot number before applying for a building permit. e process is called a “subdivision” and can take many months, require numerous signatures, and necessitate payments to the DC surveyor’s o ce.

At times, easements have been placed on a property for access for trash, re, or utilities. If you want to expand your home beyond the zoning limits, you can apply for a zoning variance, or a special exception for a minor zoning issue. Be prepared for at least a year-long process with a zoning variance. e process for a special exception will take less time. e zoning regulations can inhibit what you do with your land.

Additionally, don’t assume because your neighbor’s house has an addition, deck or third oor that you can do the same. It may have been done years ago, without a permit, may have been built with a zoning variance or was built before 1958 when zoning was laxer. Many of us have heard of real estate investors on Capitol Hill who have built without proper approvals and had to remove the third oor or take down a rear addition.

Building Codes

ere is a reason for building codes: life, safety, and health issues. Don’t want your rowhouse to catch re when your neighbor’s house is in ames? ank the re walls. Don’t want your deck to collapse when you have a crowd over for a party? ank the structural code requirements. Like to be able to have natural light and ventilation or crawl out of a bedroom window during a re risk? ank the building and re codes. Need access to your electrical panel in an emergency? ank the code that requires three-foot clearance in front of the electrical panel. Stu happens. Be prepared. Don’t be a smarty pants sco aw. To obtain a building permit DC also requires that lead paint hazards be identi ed in pre-1978 dwellings undergoing renovation. It’s a good idea to do a lead paint survey prior to any extensive work. Usually, the extent of lead paint is quite limited and can be remediated at a reasonable cost.

Historic Districts

Capitol Hill is one of the largest historic districts in the United States, comprising over 11,000 buildings. If you own a house on Capitol Hill and are planning any signi cant changes to the exterior (not including paint color), you will need to be aware of the following organizations.

e DC Historic Preservation O ce (HPO), O ce of Planning, is the department that will review the alterations you are planning and make recommendations to improve the design, reject it or approve it. e process can take a few months, and approval will be required before moving through the building permit process. If your proposed alteration is simple, such as door or window replacements, it will often be approved by an HPO sta member, and you can more quickly get a permit.

Working in tandem with HPO is the Capitol Hill Restoration Society (CHRS), the local citizens group, which may be asked to review the proposed remodeling/addition. CHRS approval will usually help you gain approval from HPO. Occasionally, if your home is adjacent to the Capitol complex (land or buildings), you may bump up against the Fine Arts Commission, which will also require you to get approval for the permit process.

Most homeowners get frustrated with the historic

district approval process because it can take a long time, is added expense and is mysterious. An experienced design professional can make it easier. e upside is that the Capitol Hill historic district continues to be a desirable and visually pleasing place to live with appreciating home values.

Structural Issues

Homeowners often overestimate the structural complexity of some alterations and underestimate others. I wish I had a dollar for every time a homeowner tells me, “ is is an interior load-bearing wall, so I guess we have to live with it.” Well, no. Let’s put in a simple microlam or steel beam and open the wall.

Other times I’m told they want to dig out a crawl space where there are masonry walls to make more basement space. Well, no, because the masonry walls around a crawl space do not descend as far as the basement walls.

Another concern homeowners often have is for underpinning foundation walls when digging out a basement. Occasionally, foundation walls in these historic homes are deep enough to dig down 8-12 inches and gain more ceiling height, and other times they are not.

Homeowners sometimes decide to build an extra oor on top of their house, which has numerous structural issues that require investigation.

Each old house is unique and needs to be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Because we are working with old buildings that were built in a di erent time, and often altered over the last 100 years, it’s important to fully study the house and all its quirks.

Structural changes may be simple or complicated, but in DC it is wise to get a structural engineer involved. A structural engineer’s stamped drawings will be required for the building permit process and provide authority on the changes being made to your home. Your architect and structural engineer will work together for the optimum solution and properly document their design for the contractor. is is a smart investment.

Budget

Budget is a complicated and emotional topic for homeowners. In my experience, homeowners estimate their remodeling project will cost about 60% of what it will really cost. Most homeowners have a scope of work that is too ambitious for their budget.

It’s necessary to establish priorities. Occasionally, homeowners get bad budget information from an architect or contractor. I nd it’s important to be able to visualize the completed project to get closer to a proper budget gure.

pecially valuable. Good remodeling carpenters are highly compensated, and they are the surgeons of the building industry.

Remodeling is more complicated than homeowners realize. It’s like doing surgery. e bad portion of the house must be carefully removed before building the new. is must take place while protecting adjacent areas from damage, and often while the homeowners remain in residence.

Remodeling is a specialty trade. The architects/designers who specialize in remodeling have a di erent skill set than those that do new construction. A carpenter skilled at home remodeling is es-

At Wentworth, we price each remodeling project three times. First is an initial ballpark range based on a design concept and written scope of work. Second is pricing based on the client’s preferred design that is within 10% of a nal price. And third is the nal xed price based on completed and thorough construction drawings ready for a contract signing. e process works well for all parties to be informed and track the changes. Use this type of checklist to make sure you have covered all the bases. Hire design and construction professionals who are experienced in remodeling. Have a realistic budget and time frame. Pay attention to the design details. Be patient. A place to call home will be waiting.

Bruce Wentworth, AIA, is a licensed architect and contractor in the DMV area. e rm has been designing and remodeling homes since the early 1980s. His rst o ce was on Capitol Hill, where he got intimate with old houses. Visit www.wentworthstudio.com to learn more about the rm’s large body of design/build work. H

HOw TO BuilDON thE Hill

apitol Hill is a brick-and-mortar re ection of 200 years of neighborhood life. Since 1976, buildings within the Capitol Hill Historic District (CHHD) have been protected by the Historic Preservation Law, the review process of the DC Historic Preservation Review Board, and by the decisions of thousands of residents and business owners who have worked to preserve and enhance our neighborhood. ose parts of Capitol Hill beyond the boundaries of the CHHD are also historic and worthy of attention and concern.

All plans for new construction, exterior alteration, demolition and/or subdivision require a building permit. Since building permits for both interior and exterior work are issued by the Department of Buildings (DOB) you will nd guidance and forms on their website: dob.dc.gov. For projects within the Historic District, you should rst share your proposed plans with the professionals in the city’s Historic Preservation Office (202-442-8800). eir website is planning. dc.gov/page/historic-preservation-o ce; their help is invaluable and there is no cost to you.

Important Tips

Some tips to help make renovation and construction projects easier for you and your neighbors:

• Discuss your plans with neighbors who might be a ected by your project. Having their support can be helpful in the review process.

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

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

porches and walks in the public space require permits.

• Understand the style and period of your house. Study the neighborhood carefully, looking at original features and patterns before considering any modifications or replacements to your building. e guidelines on styles and other preservation topics on the Capitol Hill Restoration Society (CHRS) website, www.chrs.org, can be helpful.

• Familiarize yourself with the zoning regulations affecting your property. Zoning regulations control lot coverage, setbacks and allowed uses. For zoning information, contact the O ce of Zoning at dcoz.dc.gov.

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

• Replacing windows and doors within the CHHD requires HPO approval. Good basic maintenance and repair work to original doors and windows is always preferred and is more environmentally friendly. Installation of storm windows does not require a permit.

• Repointing mortar and stripping paint from brick facades requires a permit so that the Historic Preservation O ce sta can be sure proper materials and techniques will be used, protecting the physical integrity of the building.

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

Approaching this process with as much knowledge as possible will help you make better decisions, save money and time, and know that the resulting changes to your historic property will be an asset to you and to the community. Volunteers at CHRS are happy to provide advice to property owners both within and beyond the boundaries of the Historic District. For more information, contact them at CapHRS420@gmail.com; 202-543-0425. H

• Keep unpainted brick and stone unpainted. Although the application of paint to unpainted and painted rowhouses does not require a permit, retaining exposed brick and stone surfaces highlights original construction materials and techniques and dramatically decreases exterior maintenance costs over time. Paint will not solve (and can even exacerbate) masonry problems.

CAPITOL HILL HISTORIC DISTRICT

The Capitol Hill Historic District is one of Washington’s oldest and most architecturally varied neighborhoods. Development began soon after the establishment of the federal city and continued steadily through the early twentieth century. Today, the district includes buildings from the Federal period through the late Victorian era, re ecting the growth of the capital and the lives of the clerks, tradespeople and government workers who built their homes here.

e Capitol Hill Historic District was designated in 1973 through the e orts of neighborhood preservation advocates, including members of the Capitol Hill Restoration Society (CHRS). It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976, with several boundary expansions in subsequent decades.

Today the Capitol Hill Historic District is one of the largest in the United States. Its boundaries extend roughly from South Capitol Street east toward 15th Street, and from F Street NE south toward Virginia Avenue. It also includes portions of the Navy Yard area, though the lines are irregular and have expanded over time. (To see the historic area on a map go to page 15.)

Homeowners can determine whether their property lies within the historic district by searching their address in the District’s online property database at propertyquest.dc.gov, where historic district designations appear in red.

Within a historic district, original architectural features that contribute to the character of the neighborhood must be preserved. Exterior alterations visible from public space are subject to review to ensure they are compatible with the surrounding historic fabric. Projects that may require review include:

• replacement of windows or doors

• new fencing or front yard features

• additions or rooftop structures

• façade alterations

• new curb cuts or other changes affecting the building exterior

These applications are reviewed by the city’s Historic Preservation Review Board (HPRB), which evaluates whether

proposed work is appropriate for a historic property.

e framework for preservation in the District is the Historic Landmark and Historic District Protection Act of 1978 (DC Law 2-144). e law establishes the procedures for designating historic landmarks and districts and requires review of permit applications involving demolition, exterior alteration, or new construction a ecting historic properties.

For homeowners, the preservation process is intended to ensure that changes respect the architectural character that de nes Capitol Hill while allowing buildings to remain functional for modern use.

Capitol Hill Restoration Society

420 10th St. SE

202-543-0425

chrs.org

Founded in 1955, the Capitol Hill Restoration Society (CHRS) is a nonpro t organization dedicated to preserving the historic character of Capitol Hill. With nearly 1,000 members, the organization provides guidance on maintaining historic buildings, publishes preservation resources, and represents neighborhood concerns on development and preservation issues a ecting the community.

DC Historic Preservation O ce

1100 Fourth St. SW, Suite 650 East

202-442-7600

planning.dc.gov/page/historic-preservation-o ce

e District’s DC Historic Preservation O ce administers the city’s preservation program and supports the Historic Preservation Review Board. e board maintains the District Inventory of Historic Sites, reviews proposed changes to designated landmarks and historic districts, and serves as a public forum for preservation decisions.

For guidance on researching historic architecture and preservation practices, residents may also consult the National Trust for Historic Preservation (nationaltrust.org) H

by Rindy O’Brien

GARDEN RESOURCES

LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS

Capitol Hill Garden Club capitolhillgardenclub.org

This nonprofit brings together people interested in gardening, landscaping and the environment. e club meets monthly September through April at the Northeast Library. Some months the meeting is by Zoom. Check the calendar for events. Joining CHGC is a great way to meet fellow gardeners.

Casey Trees

3030 12th St. NE

202-833-4010, caseytrees.org

A citywide urban forestry nonpro t, Casey Trees restores, enhances and protects the

tree canopy of Washington, DC. Residents can subscribe to the organization’s newsletter, e Lea et, for weekly watering alerts during the spring and summer to inform residents when young trees need watering and care. Casey Trees o ers consultations and tree planting programs and frequently provides free trees to District residents. Volunteers are always welcome.

DC Natives dcnatives.org

DC Natives is a nonpro t organization that promotes climate health by increasing pollinator habitats and native plant gardens throughout the District. The group works to create corridors of habitat

for bees and butter ies across the city. A map on the website shows the current native gardens that have been created. e organization also consults with homeowners on native garden design and installation.

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

Friends of the National Arboretum supports the U.S. National Arboretum through fundraising, education and volunteer programs. FONA sponsors the annual Garden Fair and Plant Sale each spring and supports the Washington Youth Garden. e organization also hosts workshops, forest bathing walks, moon hikes and other educational programs throughout the year.

Trees for Capitol Hill (TFCH) treesforcapitolhill.org

Elizabeth Nelson, 202-329-7864

Trees for Capitol Hill is a nonpro t volunteer organization dedicated to restoring and expanding the neighborhood tree canopy. Volunteers help plant and maintain trees

throughout the Capitol Hill neighborhood. The group organizes a large neighborhood tree planting event each fall.

Lincoln Park Urn Project – P.L.A.N.T.S. Jamesvgrimaldi@gmail.com

P.L.A.N.T.S. (People Living Actively Near eir Site) is a volunteer group that plants and maintains the historic urn planters in Lincoln Park. e National Park Service provides the soil while volunteers supply the plants and maintain the urns seasonally.

DC Urban Gardeners dugnetwork.org

DC Urban Gardeners Network (DUG) is a nonpro t resource hub focused on urban agriculture, sustainable food access and environmental education. e organization maintains a map of urban agriculture sites and community gardens across the District and provides information on gardening resources and events, including a biweekly newsletter.

COMMUNITY GARDENS

Community gardens on Capitol Hill were started by groups of residents, sometimes in partnership with the District Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR). Many gardens operate in parks, near schools or on interior lots. Most sites maintain waiting lists. For availability contact the organizer listed or visit the website.

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

• 13th Street Community Park and Garden. 13th at C Street SE. 12 plots. 13thstreetgarden.org. Waiting list, assignments in March. 13thstreetgarden. org

• Green SEED Community Garden. Alley lot between 17th, 18th, D and E streets SE. 75 plots. Greenseed.org. One year waiting list, garden is child-friendly by design. Information is on Facebook or

contact webmaster@greenseedgarden.org

• Hilton Community Garden. 6th St. between Constitution and C NE. 35 plots. 10+ year waiting list (really). Capitol Hill’s oldest community garden

• Hill East Community Garden. between C St., D St, 17th and 18th streets SE. 36 plots. hilleastgarden.org. Waiting list; sign up on website. Email: board@ hilleastgarden.org

• Kingman Park/Rosedale Community Garden. 20th, 21st, D, and E streets NE. 16 plots. kprgarden.org. kpgcoordinators@ gmail.com

•King’s Court Community Garden. King’s Court Alley (center 200 block of 14th and 15th streets SE). 30 plots, waiting list. email: Margaret.mook@gmail.com.

•Pomegranate Alley Community Garden. 911 11th St. SE (Behind Ginkgo Gardens). 20 plots, various sizes. Waiting list. email: mark@GinkgoGardens.com, call 202-543-5172 or visit Ginkgo Gardens.

e DPR Community Gardens program operates at multiple locations within the District. ree lots are maintained in Ward 6 thanks to a dual e ort by DPR sta and citizens. To sign up or learn more, contact Joshua.Singer@ dc.gov, email the listed organizer or visit dpr. dc.gov/page/dpr-community-gardens

• Lovejoy Community Garden. 12th & E Streets NE. 18 plots. Gardeners must live within four blocks in any direction. Waiting list. lovejoygarden@gmail.com

• Southwest Community Gardens. Lansburgh Park (K Street & Delaware Avenue SW). 32 plots, 10 communal. swgardens. org. SW residents have priority. Waiting list. Email: swgardensdc@gmail.com

• Virginia Avenue Community Garden. 9th and L streets SE (in Virginia Avenue Park). 80 plots. Waiting list. Email: commgarden@yahoo.com

• Lansburgh Park. K St. and Delaware Ave. SW. 32 plots. Email: swgardensdc@ gmail.com, swgardens.org

• Lederer Gardens Urban Farm. 4801 Nannie Helen Burroughs Ave. NE. Small urban farm managed by DPR that distributes produce weekly. dpr.dc.gov

Garden Tool Share Program

dctoolshare@gmail.com

Department of Parks and Recreation operates a tool share program in partnership with Green Neighbors DC through the DC Tool Library at Twin Oaks Garden (1380 Taylor St. NW). Tools may be borrowed for up to one week. Late fees are assessed daily after due dates and range from $0.25 to $1 depending on the cost and popularity of the tool.

GARDEN CENTERS

Frager’s

1115 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-543-6157

Foliage by Frager’s 1123 Pennsylvania Ave. SE fragersdc.com

e long-time Capitol Hill hardware store’s Garden Center also operates Foliage by Frager’s, a boutique indoor garden center carrying items for atriums and indoor gardening. Indoor pots and specialty pottery, small bagged goods and pesticides can be

found in the 900 square-foot interior space as well as small tools and decorative items. Frager’s Lawn and Garden Center, a 4000 square-foot outdoor space behind 1123-1129 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, o ers garden supplies, including live plants, larger bagged merchandise like soil and fertilizer, large planting pots, and seasonal items such as holiday trees and decorations. Grills and patio furniture can now be found at Foliage Frager’s at 1123 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. Customers without cars can borrow loaner carts to get large items home with ease.

Ginkgo Gardens

911 11th St. SE

202-543-5172

ginkgogardens.com

Ginkgo Gardens has an excellent variety of plants, shrubs and trees and carries high quality and new species of plants. It has a great inventory of houseplants, pots, and garden accesso-

ries. e center also does onsite consultations and provides landscaping and design services. It is open seven days a week.

W.S. Jenks & Son

910 Bladensburg Rd. NE

202-529-6020

wsjenks.com

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

GOVERNMENT RESOURCES

Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE)

1200 First St. NE

202-535-2600

doee.dc.gov

e Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) is the key government agency on

issues related to the environment, recycling, toxins, pollution and water quality. It o ers environmental education programs, leads Anacostia River clean up, and provides free home energy and radon audits. It provides several green incentives, including rebates for installation of rain barrels, shade trees, rain gardens, native plant gardens, permeable pavers and revegetation through the RiverSmart Home program, as well as rebates for green roofs and discounts on the DOEE Stormwater fee (on your DC Water bill) in return for installing green infrastructure. See also: Casey Trees

National Park Service

Capitol Hill – National Capital Parks East 1900 Anacostia Dr. SE 202-690-5185

nps.gov/cahi

e National Park Service manages Folger, Lincoln, Stanton and Marion Parks. Other outdoor spaces managed by NPS include Eastern Market and Potomac Avenue Metro

stations, Seward Square, Twining Square, the Maryland Avenue triangles and 59 triangle parks established under the L’Enfant plan. However, legislation passed by Congress in 2019 provides authorization for the Director of the National Park Service (NPS) to enter into cooperative management agreements (CMA) with the District for the operation, maintenance, and management of NPSowned properties in DC.

Urban Forestry Division

District Department of Transportation

55 M St. SE, Ste. 400 202-673-6813

ddot.dc.gov

e primary mission of the Urban Forestry Division (UFD) is to keep the District’s tree canopy healthy, safe and growing. UFD performs tree services such as dealing with emergency downed trees, removal of diseased trees, pruning, and planting of new trees. Call 311 for emergency services for downed trees. Visit ddot.dc.gov/page/ddot-urban-forestry

to learn more about its work, tree regulations and standards and speci cations for the District.

US Botanic Garden and Capitol Grounds

100 Maryland Ave. SW

202-225-8333

usbg.gov

Founded in 1820, this living museum and garden is dedicated to demonstrating the aesthetic, cultural, economic, therapeutic and ecological importance of plants to the well-being of humans. It hosts classes and programs for children and school groups as well as workshops for adults. USBG also cultivates a collection of plants, displaying these as part of educational programs for the public and Congress, and fosters plant sustainability and conservation. Volunteers are welcome.

US National Arboretum

3501 New York Ave. NE 202-245-4523

usna.usda.gov

e Arboretum is open daily from 8:00 to 5:00 p.m. except for December 25. e Arboretum contains the National Bonsai and Penjing Museum, 446 acres of trees and plants as well as over nine miles of roads and trails. e Washington Youth Garden has taught children the joy of cultivation for over 50 years. e new interactive Arboretum Botanical Explorer (ABE) map helps you nd benches, plants and more. e Arboretum is also a great place to walk dogs (leash required). Tours are available. Check their website before going. H

ADDRESS NUMBERS

Frager’s Hardware

1115 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-543-6157

acehardwaredc.com

See our ad, pg. 96

Monumental Graphics

202-251-7980

See our ad, pg. 87

AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING

Al’s Twin Air

202-388-8888

ataservices1.com

Five Star Cooling 1215 3rd St. NE

202-471-1883

acwashingtondc.com

Fry Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning

202-759-8417

fryplumbing.com

Polar Bear Air Conditioning & Heating

202-333-13110

polarbearairconditioning.com

See our ad, pg. 3, 87

Sila Heating, Cooling & Plumbing

240-693-3309 sila.com

APPLIANCE REPAIR

Appliance Check, Inc.

202-499-6600

ApplianceCheck.com

See our ad, pg. 7

L and Son’s Appliance Repair

202-257-3373

HOME & GARDEN

directory

ARCHITECTS

Brittingham Architecture 740 7th St. SE 202-422-7372 brittinghamarchitecture.com

Jennifer Fowler Architecture 739 8th Street SE 202-525-6433 jfowlerarchitecture.com

Lawlor Architects 120 4th St. SE 202-543-4446 lawlorarchitects.com

Studio Lyew 202-599-5643

studiolyew.com

Old City Design Studio 1317 D St. NE 202-455-6237 oldcitydesign.us

Wentworth Studio 240-395-0705

wentworthstudio.com

See our ad, pg. 94

CARPET CLEANING

Woven History 311–315 7th St. SE 202-543-1705

wovenhistory.com

See our ad, pg. 140

Budget Empire Carpet Cleaning 1201 Maryland Ave. SW Ste. 181 202-935-9222 washingtoncarpetcleaning.site

CHIMNEY CLEANING & REPAIR

Capitol Chimney Service 301-962-0120 capitolchimneyservice.com

Chim-Chim Churee chimchimchureemasonry.com

Rooftop Chimney Sweeps 703-782-5852 rooftopchimneysweeps.com

CLEANING (HOUSE)

A Cleaning Service, Inc. 703-892-8648

acleaningserviceinc.com

MaidPro

202-399-3090 maidpro.com/capitolhill

See our ad, pg. 89

Natalia’s Cleaning 240-481-9683

See our ad, pg. 90

Standard Cleaning Service, Inc. 703-719-9850

standardcleaningservicesinc.com

See our ad, pg. 88

CONTRACTORS –HOME IMPROVEMENT

Clean Slate

202-544-9301

See our ad, pg. 25

Elkot’s General Service

202-369-511

Gil Painting

301-445-4385, gilpainting.com

See our ad, pg. 105

LETYOUR HOME SHINE! NATALIA’S

Our cleanings are thorough and meticulous, not quick once-overs.

Recurring: Weekly, Bi-Weekly, Monthly

Specialized: One-Time, Move In & Move Out, For Sale & Construction

FREE ESTIMATES • REFERENCES

Harmony Remodeling 202-621-4543

harmonyremodeling.net

See our ad, pg. 91

Joel Truitt Builders 202-547-2707

See our ad, pg. 89

J.F. Meyer Construction 202-965-1600

jfmeyer.com

See our ad, pg. 90, 106

Keil Construction 131 11th St. SE 202-544-5345

keilconstruction.com

LGM Home Improvements 845-787-6100

lgmhomeimprovement.com

See our ad, pg. 93

LLG Contracting 571-237-6595

llgcontractingva.com

See our ad, pg. 89

Merlino Construction 2414 Douglas St NE Suite 111 202-546-6892 merlinoconstructiongroup.com

Renaissance Development 323 C St. SE 202-547-2345

rendevdc.com

See our ad, pg. 92

R.W. Enterprize 202-674-0300, 301-929-0664 Rodwilliams789@gmail.com

Scorpion Contractors 240-793-6534

scorpioncontractors.com

Sestak Remodeling 202-528-9606

sestakremodeling.com

See our ad, pg. 93

Sundance Contracting LLC 1507 Independence Ave. SE 202-547-4483

sundancecontracting.com

See our ad, inside cover

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Wentworth Studio 240-395-0705

wentworthstudio.com

See our ad, pg. 94

DESIGN / BUILD

Harmony Remodeling 202-621-4543

harmonyremodeling.net

See our ad, pg. 91

Joel Truitt Builders 202-547-2707

joeltruitt.com

See our ad, pg. 89

Keil Construction

131 11th St. SE 202-544-5345

keilconstruction.com

IO Design and Build LLC 1023 East Capitol St. SE 703-786-5051

See our ad, pg. 93

Merlino Construction 2414 Douglas St NE, Suite 111

202-546-6892

merlinoconstructiongroup.com

Sestak Remodeling 202-528-9606

sestakremodeling.com

See our ad, pg. 93

Sundance Contracting LLC 1507 Independence Ave. SE 202-547-4483

sundancecontracting.com

See our ad, inside cover

Wentworth Studio 240-395-0705

wentworthstudio.com

See our ad, pg. 94

Zen Renovations

370 7th St. SE

202-248-0591 zen-renovations.com

ELECTRICAL

Howard Electric LLC 240-882-2524 howardelectricwork.com

Wilcox Electric 202-546-1010 wilcox-electric.com

See our ad, pg. 97

FRAMING – PICTURE

Capitol Hill Frame & Photo

645 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-547-2100 chframe.com

See our ad, pg. 95, 139

Frame of Mine

545 8th St. SE

202-543-3030 frameofminedc.com

See our ad, pg. 95, 139

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

Photo-60 H Street Framing & Photo

1311 H St. NE

202-758-0910 photo60studio.com

GUTTERS

H. Stewart Roofing

202-262-4168

202-270-0275 hstewartroofing.com

Sestak Remodeling extends heartfelt thanks to the Capitol Hill community. Bringing high standards from the Old World, we are honored to preserve the character of this iconic neighborhood.

Special thanks to The Hill Rag—happy 50th anniversary!

We are grateful for the collaboration of talented designers, architects, and real estate professionals—and especially our amazing clients who trust us with their homes.

We also appreciate our trades, employees, and industry partners who make this possible.

R. Thomas Daniel Roofing 202-569-1080 rthomasdanielroofing.com

See our ad, pg. 107

G&G Roofing 202-425-1614 gandghomeimprovements.net

See our ad, pg. 111

Martin Roofing 202-860-9007

martinroofingdc.com

See our ad, pg. 109

HARDWARE

Frager’s Hardware 1115 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-543-6157 acehardwaredc.com

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

See our ad, pg. 104

HOME INSPECTION

Analytic Home Inspections 301-653-1261

analytichomeinspections.com analytichomeinspections@gmail. com

See our ad, pg. 98

HOUSE HISTORY

N&M House Detectives nmhousedetectives@gmail.com nmhousedetectives.com

INTERIOR DESIGN

Lisa & Leroy Interiors 1503 Independence Ave. SE 202-758-0028 lisaandleroy.com

See our ad, pg. 16, 98

Sanabria & Co. 202-844-2672 sanabriaandco.com

IRONWORK

Abay Iron & Metal Works 240-706-0209 abayironworks.com

Federal City Iron Ltd.

202-547-1945

federalcityiron.com

See our ad, pg. 99

KITCHEN & BATH REMODELING

Harmony Remodeling 202-621-4543

harmonyremodeling.net

See our ad, pg. 91

J.F. Meyer Construction 202-965-1600 jfmeyer.com

See our ad, pg. 90, 106

LLG Contracting 571-237-6595

llgcontractingva.com

See our ad, pg. 89

LGM Home Improvements 845-787-6100

lgmhomeimprovement.com

See our ad, pg. 93

IO Design and Build LLC 1023 East Capitol St. SE 703-786-5051

See our ad, pg. 93

Sestak Remodeling 202-528-9606 sestakremodeling.com

See our ad, pg. 95

Wentworth Studio 240-395-0705 wentworthstudio.com

See our ad, pg. 94

Zen Renovations 370 7th St. SE 202-248-0591 zen-renovations.com

LANDSCAPING

Art Garden Design 709 11th St. NE 202-258-6910 artgardendesign.com

See our ad, pg. 100

Clean Decisions 202-556-1195 cleandecisions.com

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

See our ad, pg. 101

Melanie Neuman Landscapes 202-819-2636

melanieneumanlandscapes.com

See our ad, pg. 100

Parick Design hello@parick.com parick.com

Thomas Landscapes & Maintenance 301-642-5182 thomaslandscapes.com

See our ad, pg. 101

LEAD INSPECTION

Blue Spruce Solutions 202-277-8836, bluesrpuce.biz

See our ad, pg. 100

LOCKSMITHS

Frager’s Hardware 1115 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-543-6157 acehardwaredc.com

See our ad, pg. 96

The New District Lock, Inc. 202-415-0483 districtlock.com

See our ad, pg. 134

THE POWER OF COMMUNITY

MASONRY / STONEWORK

A1 Masonry 1775 I St. NW 202-855-3245

a1masonrycontractors.com

Bricklands 202-544-9301

brickmasonrywashingtondc.com

See our ad, pg. 103

Capitol Hill Masonry 202-931-8889

capitolhillmasonry.org

Michaliga Masonry 633 E St. SE 202-544-4484

michaligamasonry.com

See our ad, inside cover

R. Thomas Daniel Masonry 222 3rd St. NE 202-569-1080

202-544-4430

rthomasdanielroofing.com

See our ad, pg. 107

Renaissance Development 323 C St. SE 202-547-2345

rendevdc.com

See our ad, pg. 92

MOVING & HAULING

Anytime Movers 202-483-9109

anytimemovers.com

Bookstore Movers 202-570-4657

bookstoremovers.com

Continental Movers 202-438-1489

continentalmovers.net

See our ad, pg. 103

Great Scott Moving 301-699-2066

greatscottmoving.com

See our ad, pg. 103

Peach

202-368-7492

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NURSERIES

Foliage by Frager’s 1123 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-543-6157

See our ad, pg. 96

PAINT STORES

Frager’s Hardware 1115 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-543-6157 acehardwaredc.com

See our ad, pg. 96

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

See our ad, pg. 101

ReWild Capitol Hill 232 7th St. SE 202-758-3251 rewilddc.com

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

Sherwin-Williams 533 8th St. SE, 202-544-6003 sherwin-williams.com

W.S. Jenks

910 Bladensburg Rd. NE 202-529-6020, wsjenks.com

See our ad, pg. 104

PAINTING CONTRACTORS

See our ad, pg. 104

ORGANIZATION

Clutterbusters 240-602-9613 clutterbusters.com

Ducks In A Row DC 202-543-0517 ducksinarowdc.com

CertaPro Painters 202-849-7050 certapro.com/washington-dc

Clean Slate

202-544-9301

See our ad, pg. 25

Easy Paint

202-999-2189, easypaint.com

See our ad, pg. 104

Gil Painting 301-445-4385

gilpainting.com

See our ad, pg. 105

Image Painting

703-256-2271

imagepainting.com

See our ad, pg. 105

J.F. Meyer Painting & Decorating 202-965-1600, jfmeyer.com

See our ad, pg. 90, 106

Tech Painting Co. 703-684-7702 techpainting.com See our ad, pg. 81

PEST CONTROL SERVICES

Biotech Pest Management 888-514-5552, biotechpros.com

Capitol Mosquito Control 202-599-8454 capitolmosquitocontrol.com

FLK Pest & Rodent Control

301-273-5740

PLUMBING

Fry Plumbing 202-952-7287 fryplumbing.com

Pletsch Plumbing LLC

301-805-7997 pletschplumbing.com

Sila Heating, Cooling & Plumbing 240-775-2011, sila.com

ROOFING

Corley Roofing

301-894-4460 corleyroofing.com

See our ad, pg. 107

G&G Roofing 202-425-1614 gandghomeimprovements.net

See our ad, pg. 111

H. Stewart Roofing 202-270-0275 hstewartroofing.com

Keith Roofing 202-486-7359 keith-roofing.com

MacKay Roofing

202-210-2179

See our ad, pg. 110

Maggio Roofing

301-900-8307

maggioroofing.com

Martin Roofing

202-860-9007

martinroofingdc.com

See our ad, pg. 109

National Roofing

202-271-4377

nationalroofingdc.com

See our ad, pg. 108

R. Thomas Daniel Roofing

202-569-1080

rthomasdanielroofing.com

See our ad, pg. 107

Star Roofing

202-543-6383

202-549-1487

RADIATOR COVERS

Lloyd Pitts Company

301-599-1616

lloydpitts007@gmail.com lloydpitss.com

RUG RESTORATION

Woven History

315 7th St. SE 202-543-1705 wovenhistory.com

See our ad, pg. 140

STORAGE

SmartStop Self Storage 1401 22nd St. SE 202-796-1801 smartstopselfstorage.com

Public Storage

1230 South Capitol St. SE 202-644-8267 1618 Bladensburg Rd. NE 202-644-8299

publicstorage.com

TREE SERVICE

Adirondack Tree Experts

301-595-2827

adirondacktreeexperts.com

Bartlett Tree Experts 301-881-8550 bartlett.com

Capitol Tree Care 202-234-0577

capitol-tree-care.com

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

WATER DAMAGE / RESTORATION

SERVPRO of Washington, DC 771-218-1486 servpro.com

WELDING

Abay Iron & Metal Works 240-706-0209, abayironworks.com

Federal City Iron Ltd. 202-547-1945, federalcityiron.com

See our ad, pg. 99

WINDOWS

Sunbrite Windows & Doors 202-505-7918 sunbritewindowsanddoors.com

Windows Craft Inc. 202-288-6660, windowscraft.com

See our ad, pg. 113

The Window Man 703-544-9788, thewindowman.com

WINDOW CLEANING

Dr. Glass Window Washing 301-588-0029, windowcleaningnow.com

Window Washers Etc. 5316 Edmunds Pl. NW 202-337-0351, windowwashersetc.com

WINDOW COVERINGS

Lloyd Pitts Company 301-599-1616 lloydpitts007@gmail.com, lloydpitss.com

Made in the Shade

202-929-5200 mitsnewashingtondc.com

See our ad, pg. 113

WOODWORK

Dandridge Woodwork dandridgewoodwork.com

Galway Bay Woodworks 202-506-0543, galwaybaywoodworks.com

LLG Contracting

571-237-6595, llgcontractingva.com

See our ad, pg. 89 H

In 2025 we worked hard to serve 70+ clients and seller clients on Capitol Hill and beyond! We drew upon our creativity, teamwork, experience, and hustle - skills becoming more valuable than ever - as we successfully navigated market uctuations. We are proud that our commitment to successful outcomes helped our clients achieve their real estate goals.

CAN WE HELP YOU ACHIEVE YOURS?

As we enter 2026 – our 25th year! – contact us for a FREE consultation as you make your plans. Joel Nelson Group is a leading

REAL ESTATE

The Hill Real Estate Market for 2026?

by Don Denton

Every year in the real estate business has its own story. Sometimes they seem to blend together with other years. Others will always stand out for decades. One year I remember started out normally. Coasting along the crest of a “hot market” on the Hill. Stable interest rates (30 year mortgages @ 9%) and then, out of nowhere, interest rates shot to 16% and we headed into what would be a three-year nuclear winter in this business.

In 1989, the Hill was again riding the crest of a boom wave, then, seemingly out of nowhere, we started hearing about something called the Resolution Trust Corporation. Mortgage companies were closing everywhere. At the same time, crime was a huge issue here on the Hill. Our political leadership was absent. Con dence in the City was running low and many neighbors with kids were looking outside of the District. Nobody was buying! If you bought in 1987-1989 and had to sell in 1990 – 1996, you were probably under water and most likely had to bring a check to the settlement table. Survive until ’95! Well, it turned out to be more like whine until ’99! Optimism was running high in January of 2020. en something called COVID hit us all. By early spring, I was contemplating being a Walmart greeter by the end of the year. Who was going to buy real estate in this environment? Well, the market in 2020 turned out to be one of the best in memory! You just never know! is year, we began January carrying forward from what had been a pretty good market here on the Hill in 2024 and 2025. Since January 1, there has been an intervention in Venezuela, war in Iran and the economy is not looking good… and all of these things can and will impact home mortgage rates. Add

to all of this uncertainty, three weeks of an “ice cap” that slowed down our rst quarter. No guarantees this time around, but historically, those who bought at the depth of the situations outlined above looked like geniuses 5, 10, 20 years later. We have always been a neighborhood of higher highs and higher lows!

Let’s take a look at 2025 and 2026 through April 30

As you can see, just by the numbers, 2025 compared to 2024 was not a bad year. We are only 90 days into the new year and the market does not look bad at all. Inventories are still tight and property values are holding. We will know a lot more as we move through the spring - early summer and we “catch up” after the business delays caused by the ice cap.

Our world “it keeps a changing!” For Capitol Hill and so many communities around the region and across the country, the uncertainty of employment for so many of our friends and neighbors has had and will continue to have an impact on our marketplace. For the people directly impacted by the downsizing that we are experiencing, it can be catastrophic. Even if you still have your job, you just don’t know what tomorrow, or tonight, will bring.

e good news is that those big buildings around the Capitol employ many of our current and future neighbors. We also have a very economically and demographically diverse population. e rhythm of the local housing market is built around younger people drawn to our city. ey rent rst and later buy their rst home. In the late 90’s, when so much of our single-family stock was made up of rental properties and was being sold to owner occupants, I was concerned about where our young buyers of tomorrow would come from. Now looking at the multi-units in the Navy Yard, Union Market, Noma, etc., I should not have been worried. Young couples buy their rst home together and then even later move up to their forever home; people moving around following political events; and death and divorce.

What Does the Future Supply on the Hill Look Like?

As one of the largest historic districts in the country, Capitol Hill is limited as to what can be demolished and then built (I note gratefully). Over the past 40 years, we have had a few adaptive reuse projects (such as Lenox school site in 500 block of G St. SE) and a few former industrial use properties such as the Safeway (rebuilt but previously a brewery) and the Bowie trash site at 14th and Kentucky and a few

of the surrounding blocks. Not many large blocks of single-family properties. Lots of renovations. Dumpsters dot many blocks all over the Hill. Relatively few new townhomes (the biggest concentration located next to Navy Yard). So, from a supply standpoint, our market is very stable...what you see is what you got!

And Demand?

e generational transfer of wealth will continue to accelerate and have a positive impact on our marketplace. is is a real thing and having a very positive impact on home values on the Hill. Families who have outgrown their “starter” homes move up to that larger home that will accommodate the needs of their young family.

e “grandparent” factor was almost non-existent on the Hill prior to 2000. Today, it is definitely a factor in our marketplace. Look around at our elementary schools at drop o or pickup. Lots of grandparents walking with their grandchildren. Sold the big house in Wisconsin and moved here to be near the children and their grandchildren. Somewhat related are many who have lived in the suburbs their whole adult lives and now want to be in a convenient, walkable and less car-centric neighborhood. ey are discovering Capitol Hill as a great place to be for that next phase of their lives!

Thinking About Selling?

If you think you want to move this year, then get moving! 60% of our sales take place in the rst six months of the year; 40% of the sales in the second half. Does not seem like much, but if you are a seller, it feels like you fell o a cli .

If you are older and want to buy a few more years in your home (and we all know there is no place better to age in place then Capitol Hill), call your agent and have a discussion about what you can do to “retro t your home” to make it more livable. Call the Capitol Hill Village and get a membership yesterday.

If you are ready to move, call your realtor and get a plan in place. Unless you have priceless furniture etc., get rid of what you don’t need. If the kids don’t want it, then no one else will either. Start getting rid of the clutter today!

If you are thinking of selling in the next year or two and if you have an income unit and the current tenant vacates, under no circumstances should you re-rent that unit.

I am passionate about all of the above. Call me and I will bring over a bottle of wine and talk your strategy through. Take control of your greatest asset; don’t wait for circumstances to take that control away from you!

Don Denton is Associate Broker with Coldwell Banker Realty, 350 7th Street SE, DC 20003, 202-256-1353 H

BROKERS / SALES

Nicole Arslanagic Compass 512-569-9722 compass.com/agents/nicolearslanagic/

Rob Bergman RE/MAX Allegiance 202-262-3848 robbergman.com

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services

PenFed Realty 705 North Carolina Ave., SE 202-608-1880 penfedrealty.com

Todd & Stan Bissey Compass 202-841-SOLD compass.com/agents/ the-bissey-team-dc

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

Evelyn Branic Coldwell Banker 202-744-5419 coldwellbanker.com/dc/washington/agents/evelyn-branic/

Chuck Burger Coldwell Banker 202-258-5316 chuckburger.com

Joan Carmichael Century 21 202-271-5198 joancarmichael.c21.com

directory REAL ESTATE

Century 21 Capitol Hill 1000 Pennsylvania Ave, SE 202-546-0055 c21nm.com

Libby Clarke Compass 202-841-1812 jlcteam.com

Bridgette Cline

Century 21 202-271-4196 bridgettecline.c21.com

Coldwell Banker – Capitol Hill

350 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-547-3525 coldwellbanker.com

Compass 660 Pennsylvania Ave. SE Ste. 401 202-545-6900 compass.com

Manuel Cortes Coldwell Banker 202-566-5754 manuel.cortes@cbmove.com

Crystal Crittenden Compass 202-246-0931 jlcteam.com

Mark Edwards Coldwell Banker 202-390-8083 markedwardshomes.com

Tom Faison Coldwell Banker 202-255-5554 faisondc.com

Formant Property Group 406 H St. NE, 2nd fl. 202-544-3900 formantpropertygroup.com

Linda Frame Coldwell Banker 585-797-7295 faisondc.com

Andrew Glasow

The Grant, Ryall & Andrew Group Coldwell Banker 202-285-3600 grantryallandrew.com

Phil Guire

Compass – Jeanne, Phil, Meg Team 202-255-8401 jeannephilmeg.com

Jeanne Harrison Compass – Jeanne, Phil, Meg Team 202-329-4068 jeannephilmeg.com

Genie Hutinet Coldwell Banker 202-413-7661 geniehutinet.com

Gary Jankowski Coldwell Banker 202-439-6009 garyandmichael.com

Keller Williams Capitol Hill 519 C St. NE 202-243-7740 kwcapitalproperties.com

Long & Foster Navy Yard Washington, DC Realty 1300 4th St. SE, Suite 110 202-547-9200 longandfoster.com

Carolina Lopez Coldwell Banker 202-213-6941, faisondc.com

Lee Murphy Washington Fine Properties, LLC 202-277-7477, leemurphy.net

Joel Nelson Keller Williams 519 C St. NE 202-243-7707 joelnelsongroup.com

George Olson Coldwell Banker 202-203-0339 coldwellbanker.com

Clare Palace Coldwell Banker 202-904-1096 palaceonthehill.com

RE/MAX Allegiance Capitol Hill 220 Seventh St. SE 202-547-5600 myallegiancehome.com

Betsy Rutkowski, Realtor Long & Foster Real Estate Inc. 1300 4th Street SE, Suite 110 703-229-3368 MetroDCHomeSales.com

Annie Richardson

Compass – Jeanne, Phil, Meg Team 202-740-5084 jeannephilmeg.com

Michael Rutkowski, Realtor Long & Foster Real Estate Inc. 1300 4th Street SE, Suite 110 703-539-9854 MetroDCHomeSales.com

Fred Saddler

The Grant, Ryall & Andrew Group Coldwell Banker 202-547-3525 grantryallandrew.com

Sheena Saydam Saydam Properties Group 202-476-9463 saydamproperties.com

Jason Secrest Coldwell Banker Direct: 703-650-9436 O ce: 202-547-3525 jason.secrest@cbmove.com

Alex Schindlbeck

Compass – Jeanne, Phil, Meg Team 202-699-0141 jeannephilmeg.com

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

Megan Shapiro

Compass – Jeanne, Phil, Meg Team 202-329-4068 jeannephilmeg.com

Jackie Sink Compass 202-352-5793, Jlcteam.com

Jenn Smira Team Compass 202-280-2060 jennsmira.com jennsmirateam@compass.com

John Smith

The Smith Team

Berkshire Hathaway Realty 202-262-6037 thesmithteam.penfedrealty.com

Ryall Smith

The Grant, Ryall & Andrew Group Coldwell Banker 202-547-3525 grantryallandrew.com

Phyllis Jane Young Coldwell Banker 202-262-7253 phyllisjaneyoung.com

Townsend Snow & Co Compass 202-415-7400 townsendsnowandco@ compass.com townsendsnowandco.com

Vassar Broermann Group Compass 202-643-1489 thevbgroup.com team@thevbgroup.com

DEVELOPERS

Formant Property Group 406 H St. NE, 2nd fl. 202-544-3900 formantpropertygroup.com

PN Ho man 760 Maine Ave. SW 202-686-0010 ho man-dev.com

Scallan Properties 202-544-6500 Scallanproperties.com

Stanton Development Corp. 202-276-2590 stantondevelopment.com

HOME INSPECTORS

Analytic Home Inspection Christoper Herndon 301-653-1216 analytichomeinspections.com

DMV Home Inspections 202-359-4477 dmvhomeinspections.com

Rogan Home Inspections 202-805-5390 roganinspection.com

MORTGAGES

Chris Connelly Connelly Home Loans 202-713-5764 connellyhomeloans.com

Chris Cox

First Savings Mortgage 202-543-6830 firstsavingsmortgage.com/ loano cer/ccox/

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

National Capital Bank

316 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-546-8000 nationalcapitalbank.bank

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Scallan Properties Commercial and Residential Property Management 202-544-6500 scallanproperties.com

Tiber Realty Group 406 H St. NE 2nd Fl. 202-355-6500 tiberrealtygroup.com

Truitt Realty Services

700 Pennsylvania Ave, SE 2nd Fl. 202-547-1977 Truittrealtyservices.com

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

REAL ESTATE ATTORNEYS

Goodman Johnson Greene 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-544-1515 jlgi.com

RENTAL SERVICES

Tiber Realty Group

406 H St. NE, 2nd Fl. 202-355-6500 tiberrealtygroup.com

Truitt Realty Services

700 Pennsylvania Ave., SE 202-547-1977 Truittrealtyservices.com

Yarmouth Management

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

TITLE COMPANIES

Logan Title

620 C St. SE 202-400-2508 logantitle.com

Monarch Title

210 Seventh St. SE Ste. 100 202-546-3100 monarchtitle.net

Woodland Estate & Title

701 E St. SE Ste. 2 202-516-6855 Woodlandtitledc.com H

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SHOPPING

SERVICES

Food

Home and Decor

Kids

Pets Sporting Goods

Wine & Spirits

ShoppingLocal

by Elizabeth O’Gorek

Strong, local small businesses are key to a vibrant community. e shops on the Hill and surrounding areas, from Union Market to H Street NE through historic Eastern Market up to the midst of bustling Barracks Row and Navy Yard, are owned by many of our friends and neighbors.

From vintage treasures to blooming bouquets, rich spices and chic apparel, handmade soaps and kitchen gadgets, you can get it all when you shop small and shop the Hill. In addition to getting everything you need and want, you can enjoy chattting with the sta and proprietors, many of whom will come to know your name.

APPAREL / BEAUTY

A Ma Maniere (1214 H St. NE) oA Ma Maniére o ers a curated take on luxury streetwear for men and women. Named from the French phrase meaning “my way,” the boutique re ects a fashionforward vision rooted in individuality and modern style. e shop carries sought-after designer sneakers, elevated basics, and limited collaborations–ranging from premium socks to coveted Jordan releases and high-end designer pieces. a-ma-maniere.com

Boutique on the Hill (208 Second St. SE) Visit the Boutique on the Hill for a personalized shopping experience with expert styling assistance. is charming shop o ers unique pieces for every occasion–from professional attire to casual wear, along with accessories like purses and jewelry–designed to suit a variety of styles.

Clothes Encounters (202 Seventh St. SE) Clothes Encounters has been a Capitol Hill staple since 1979, o ering an easy way to refresh your wardrobe while turning gently worn clothing into cash or store credit for something new. e consignment boutique adds new items to the racks daily, with designer labels often including Chanel, Diane von Furstenberg, and Prada. clothesencountersdc.com

Lustre Formal Wear (208 Second St. SE) Lustre Formal Wear provides tuxedos and formal attire for a wide range of occasions, from weddings and galas to prom and black-tie events. e Capitol Hill shop o ers on-site ttings and rentals, making it easy to nd the right look for the moment. Pickup and delivery to hotels or o ces also available. lustreformalwear.com

Our City Credo (1342 H St. NE) is a locally rooted apparel boutique celebrating Washington style and culture. e shop carries

graphic tees, hoodies, jackets, and accessories designed with a strong D.C. identity. Pieces range from casual streetwear to coordinated sets and youth apparel, making it a good stop for anyone looking to wear their city pride. ourcitycredo.com

Paris Bleu (321 Seventh St. SE, 2nd Fl) Paris Bleu is a small French-inspired boutique tucked above Seventh Street SE, o ering a curated selection of accessories and gifts. Shoppers can browse Italian leather handbags, patterned wool gloves, jewelry, and host gifts such as candles, ne soaps, and decorative towels. Prices range from about $8 for a pear-shaped candle to several hundred dollars for an Italian leather bag. parisbleudc@gmail.com

SOMEWHERE (1279 Fourth St. SE) is a contemporary streetwear boutique and café located in Navy Yard. e shop features a rotating selection of sneakers, apparel, and accessories from brands such as Nike and Puma alongside independent designers. With its blend of fashion, footwear releases, and co ee bar, it has become a gathering place for shoppers interested in modern street style. somewhereo cial.com

e C.A.T. Walk Boutique (700 Pennsylvania Ave SE). Open by appointment only – text (202) 368-6734 or DM @c.at.walk_boutique. A curated fashion boutique featuring exclusive, globally sourced designers not found in mainstream stores. Known for timeless,

investment-worthy pieces for the style-conscious woman. Also o ers an eclectic mix of luxury and emerging designers, plus a dedicated selection from local DMV talent.

BOOKSTORES

Capitol Hill Books (657 C St. SE) A used bookstore that longtime readers and new customers consider a true neighborhood treasure. Inside the narrow rowhouse, three cozy and delightfully crowded oors are packed oor-to-ceiling with ction, biographies, rst editions, and just about every other genre imaginable. Browsing the winding shelves is part of the charm for book lovers. capitolhillbooks-dc.com

Solid State Books( 600 H St. NE) is a full-service independent bookstore with a thoughtfully curated selection of ction and non ction titles alongside gifts for readers of all ages. e shop also features a café-style co ee bar serving pastries, snacks, beer, and wine–making it an inviting place to stop, browse, and stay awhile. solidstate-booksdc.com

East City Bookshop (645 Pennsylvania Ave. SE) is an independent, woman-owned bookstore serving both children and adults. Alongside books, the shop o ers toys, gifts, art supplies, and bookish items. It hosts regular events such as readings and book clubs, and sta can assemble custom gift boxes for young readers or adults. eastcitybookshop.com

Little District Books (631 Pennsylvania Ave. SE) curates stories representing the full spectrum of LGBTQIA+ identities. e bookstore works to uplift local authors and independent publishers while expanding access to queer literature. e welcoming space hosts community events and o ers opportunities to browse in person or shop online. littledistrictbooks.com

Politics and Prose (P&P) has several locations, including at Union Market (1270 Fifth St. NE) and e Wharf (610 Water St. SW). e well-known DC bookstore carries a broad selection of books for adults and children along with games, apparel, gifts, and stationery. Author talks and events are listed at politics-prose.com.

FOOD (for the Foodie)

A. Litteri (517 Morse St. NE) is old-school Italian deli and market has been part of the Union Market district for decades. Inside you’ll nd shelves packed with imported pastas, olive oils, canned tomatoes, and Italian sweets, along with a counter turning out classic subs and sandwiches. It’s also a favorite stop for cured meats, cheeses, and specialty ingredients for home cooks. alitteri.com

Eastern Market (225 Seventh St. SE) e oldest continuously operating fresh food market in the country o ers plenty to tempt taste buds year-round. Browse a wide range of vendors, from baked goods at the Fine Sweet Shoppe to artisan cheeses at Bowers Fancy Dairy. Pick up Italian chestnuts and persimmons at Calomiris Fruits and Vegetables, steaks from Union Meat Company, or seafood from Southern Maryland Seafood. easternmarket-dc.org

Hill’s Kitchen (713 D St. SE) This beloved neighborhood cookware shop carries everything a home cook might need, from tools and bakeware to specialty ingredients and cookbooks. e store is now owned by Sarah Needles and Miles Hamilton, Hospitality veterans who continue its tradition of knowledgeable service, cooking advice, and a carefully curated selection of kitchen essentials, now adding lessons and events to the menu. hillskitchen.com

J Chocolatier (321 Seventh St. SE)

Chocolatier Jane Morris handcrafts tru es,

to ees, eur de sel caramels, and her signature Fossil Bar dusted with edible 24-karat gold. Orders can be placed online and arranged for pickup through the website’s contact page, often coordinated locally through Groovy DC. jchocolatier.com

Peregrine Espresso (660 Pennsylvania Ave. SE) A favorite Eastern Market gathering place, Peregrine serves single-origin co ees brewed to order by award-winning baristas. Beans come from their Small Planes Coffee roastery–the District’s only coffee roasting operation. Visit their other café and roasting operation at Union Market as well. peregrineespresso.com

Sidamo Co ee and Tea (417 H St. NE) Co ee enthusiasts praise this Ethiopian café for its freshly roasted beans and traditional brewing. e shop roasts organic, shade-grown, fair-trade co ee daily, ensuring a avorful cup. In addition to co ee, Sidamo o ers a thoughtful selection of teas and Ethiopian co ee service. sidamoco eeandtea.com

Sweet Crimes Gluten Free Bakery (1239 Pennsylvania Ave. SE) is neighborhood bakery specializes in gluten-free cakes, cookies, pies, donuts, breads, and buns. e shop also o ers co ee, soups, sandwiches, and Georgian khachapuri, a rich cheese- lled bread. Many items can be preordered online for pickup. sweetcrimes.com

Tango Pastry by Argentine Chef (408 H St. NE) brings the flavors of Argentina to the H Street corridor with handmade sandwiches, pastries, empanadas and coffee. The bakery, led by Argentine chef Katriel Menéndez, features traditional sweets such as facturas alongside savory baked goods prepared fresh daily, with co ee, spices and pastries wrapped to go and to gift. tangopastry.com

Union Market (1309 Fifth St. NE) is popular gourmet food hall draws crowds with its mix of specialty vendors, res -

taurants, and culinary shops. Visitors can browse everything from knife sharpening at District Cutlery to books from Politics and Prose, then stay for dinner or drinks at one of the market’s many eateries and wine bars. unionmarketdc.com

Union Kitchen Grocery (538 Third St. NE; 430 Eighth St. SE) Union Kitchen Grocery is a neighborhood corner store stocked with a strong mix of local and national food brands. Known for its oversized warm cookies and made-to-order sandwiches, the store also hosts a neighborhood CSA pickup and highlights products from emerging local food businesses. unionkitchendc.com

GIFTS

Diament Jewelry (51 District Sq. SW) is a lively gift boutique at e Wharf owned by Libby Diament. e colorful shop is Instagram-ready–visitors often snap photos on the macramé swings inside–and stocked with affordable indie brands from local makers, many of them women-owned. diamentjewelry.com

Eastern Market Pottery (Eastern Market basement, 225 Seventh St. SE) has been home to working potters since 1968. e studio features handmade mugs, plates, bowls, and vases created by resident artists, each with a distinctive style. Located downstairs at the south end of Eastern Market, the studio also o ers pottery classes throughout the week. easternmarketpottery.com

Groovy DC Cards & Gifts (321 Seventh St. SE) is a cheerful neighborhood card and gift shop stocked for nearly every occasion. Shelves are lled with greeting cards, party supplies, napkins, and small gifts–whether you need birthday hats, tiaras, piñatas, balloons, or a thoughtful sympathy card. groovydc.com

Relume (760 C St. SE) is a playful Eastern Market boutique filled with vintage, handmade, and small-maker goods. e woman-owned shop carries candles, jewelry, craft kits, home décor, and quirky gifts like its “blind date with a book.” A craft café inside hosts DIY experiences such as candle making, charm jewelry, and other hands-on creative workshops. relume.co

Salt & Sundry (1301 Fourth St. NE) is a well-known Union Market gift and home

goods boutique specializing in thoughtfully curated items from independent makers. e shop carries kitchenware, candles, textiles, jewelry, books, and small gifts with a focus on craftsmanship and modern design. saltandsundry.com

Shop Made in DC (1401 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, 1240 4th St. NE, 1240 4th St. NE) showcases products created by local artists and makers. Area shops include Union Market (325 Morse St. NE), e Wharf (10 District Sq. SW), and e Roost (1401 Pennsylvania Ave. SE). The stores feature thousands of items from more than 200 makers, including jewelry, apparel, art, home décor, stationery, and apothecary goods. shopmadeindc.com

Spin Time Records (613 Pennsylvania Ave SE, 2nd Floor) is an independent record store that highlights D.C.’s vibrant music scene, o ering a curated selection that re ects the city’s diverse musical culture. Founded online in 2021, it opened its physical store in November 2024.

Steadfast Supply (301 Tingey St. SE) is a curated gift boutique at e Yards in Navy Yard that showcases independent designers and small makers. Founded by Virginia Arrisueño, the shop features an eclectic mix of home goods, jewelry, candles, cards, children’s items, and accessories sourced from creative brands around the country. e bright warehouse-style space also hosts pop-ups and community events celebrating emerging makers. steadfastsupplydc.com Volanni is a oral design studio led by orist Michael Lanni, known for sculptural arrangements that emphasize artistry and seasonal blooms. e business creates bouquets, gift baskets, wreaths, and plants as well as large-scale oral installations for events and weddings. Deliveries are available throughout Capitol Hill and the Washington area. volanni.com

HARDWARE & GARDEN

Foliage by Frager’s (1123 Pennsylvania Ave. SE) is the outdoor garden center connected to Frager’s Hardware. e roughly 900-squarefoot space o ers live plants, soil, fertilizer, large planters, grills, and patio furniture. Gardeners will also nd seasonal items such as herbs and seedlings, along with a popular selection of holiday trees beginning in late November. acehardwaredc.com/pages/foliage-by-fragers Frager’s Hardware (1115 Pennsylvania Ave. SE) has served Capitol Hill since 1920 and remains a go-to spot for home repair and improvement supplies. Knowledgeable sta help customers nd the right tools, paint, bulbs, and hardware. Keys can be cut and knives sharpened while you browse the front displays of kitchen gadgets, gifts, and party supplies, many from local makers. acehardware. com/store-details/16687

Ginkgo Gardens (911 11th St. SE) is a

well-known Capitol Hill garden shop o ering a wide selection of plants and outdoor décor. e store stocks trees, perennials, annuals, palms, herbs, shrubs, and owering plants suited for homes and o ces. Shoppers will also nd decorative pots, garden sculptures, and patio furniture–making it a good stop for garden-inspired gifts. ginkgogardens.com

Rewild (232 Seventh St. SE) is a boutique plant shop near Eastern Market that brings a little nature into city living. e bright store is lled with houseplants ranging from easycare favorites to unusual varieties, along with planters, soil, and plant-care supplies. Sta are known for helping beginners choose the right plants for their light and space, making it a welcoming stop for new and experienced plant owners alike. rewilddc.com

W.S. Jenks & Son Hardware (910 Bladensburg Rd. NE) is one of Washington’s oldest hardware stores, supplying tools for professionals and beginners alike. Sta are known for o ering practical advice and demonstrations for home projects. e rooftop garden center carries plants, soil, mulch, and patio supplies along with seasonal gardening essentials. wsjenks.com

HOME & DÉCOR

Blue Iris Flowers (225 Seventh St. SE, inside Eastern Market) o ers fresh bouquets and arrangements in the heart of the historic market. From single roses to colorful bunches of tulips and seasonal owers, shoppers appreciate the convenience of picking up blooms while browsing the market. Orders can be placed in advance by phone at 202-547-3588. easternmarket-dc.org/blue-iris- owers

Capitol Hill Frame and Photo (645 Pennsylvania Ave. SE) helps preserve favorite memories with professional framing and printing services. e shop carries dozens of ready-made frames for DIY projects and o ers photo printing up to 40 × 60 inches, passport photos, and a large selection of greeting cards. chframe.com

Frame of Mine (545 Eighth St. SE) has helped Capitol Hill customers frame artwork and keepsakes for more than four decades. Whether it’s a child’s rst painting or a family heirloom, the experienced sta guide

customers through mats, glass, and frames. Ready-made frames are available, and custom pieces can often be cut and assembled on site. frameofminedc.com

Newman Gallery & Custom Frames (513 11th St. SE) specializes in framing everything from diplomas to artwork collected on travels. e gallery also features paintings and prints from local and international artists. Staff work with customers to design frames that highlight each piece while protecting it for display. newmangallery.com

Woven History & Silk Road (315 Seventh St. SE) is a treasure- lled Eastern Market shop known for its vast selection of rugs–around 5,000 in stock. e shop o ers gifts inspired by the Silk Road, including hats, jewelry, embroidered boots, tiles, plates, and bowls with Turkish designs. Don’t miss the small decorative camels beloved by neighborhood children. wovenhistory.com

KIDS

Labyrinth Games & Puzzles (645 Pennsylvania Ave. SE) carries a large selection of magic kits, board games, puzzles, mazes, Lego sets, and toys. The store hosts regular game nights for adults and after-school gaming with students from neighborhood schools. Knowledgeable sta help shoppers nd the right gift for everyone from toddlers to seasoned gamers. Try solving the puzzle on the street-side sandwich board to win a treat. labyrinthdc.com

Music on the Hill (801 D St. NE) is a neighborhood music shop o ering lessons, instrument rentals, and retail sales. e store carries guitars, ukuleles, mandolins, and other instruments and serves musicians at every level. e

welcoming community also hosts small concerts and events–check the website for the schedule. musiconthehilldc.com

e Little Gym of Capitol Hill (625 Pennsylvania Ave. SE) o ers gymnastics and movement classes for children ages four months to 12 years. Programs focus on building confidence, coordination, and social skills through structured play. e indoor facility also hosts birthday parties and summer camps, with a separate upstairs room for cake and celebrations. thelittlegym. com/dc-capitol-hill

ree Littles (1260 Fourth St. NE) is a Union Market District shop built on the belief that nothing children play with or wear should be made by another child. e boutique o ers sustainably produced clothing, toys, books, and gifts designed to be durable, thoughtfully made, and safe for kids. threelittles.co

PETS

Bonnie’s Dog & Cat Grooming (1364 E St. SE) is a longtime Capitol Hill grooming salon serving neighborhood pets. e shop o ers baths, haircuts, nail trimming, and basic grooming services for both dogs and cats. Many Hill residents rely on Bonnie’s for routine grooming and personal service close to Eastern Market. 202-548-0044

City Dogs (301 H St. NE) o ers daycare, grooming, boarding, training, and pet supplies at its H Street location near Union Station. Dogs enjoy cage-free daycare and overnight boarding supervised by sta around the clock. City Dogs works with pups of all sizes, breeds, and ages and also o ers obedience training and enrichment programs. city-dogs.com

District Dogs (1221 Van St. SE, Ste. 110) o ers daycare, boarding, grooming, and training for dogs in the Capitol Hill area. e facility provides structured play groups, overnight stays, and spa services such as baths and nail trims. District Dogs also runs training classes designed to build good behavior and social skills. districtdogs.com

Dogtopia Navy Yard (900 M St. SE) provides daycare, boarding, and spa services for dogs in the Navy Yard neighborhood. Pets spend the day socializing, exercising, and playing brain games in spacious, climatecontrolled playrooms that are cleaned and disinfected regularly. Owners can check in on their pets through secure live webcams. dogtopia.com/ washington-navy-yard

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Howl to the Chief (719 Eighth St. SE) specializes in natural pet foods for dogs and cats. Sta help customers choose treats, toys, coats, and leashes, and the shop also o ers grooming and dog-walking services. e business supports local rescue groups and sponsors community events such as the annual Doggy Howl-o-ween at Lincoln Park. Watch for their new Union Market location, opening Summer 2026 at 1315 5th St. NE howltothechief.com

Petco (625 H St. NE) o ers a wide range of food, treats, toys, and supplies for dogs and cats. e stores also carry grooming products, accessories, and health items designed to keep pets comfortable and well cared for at home. petco.com

SPORTING GOODS

Conte’s Bike Shop (1331 Fourth St. SE) at e Yards o ers bikes, repairs, and essential cycling gear. Stop in for a new ride, tune-ups for your current wheels, or accessories like lights, bells, trailers, and helmets. e shop also hosts group rides and occasional in-store workshops for cyclists. contebikes.com/about/ washington-dc-navy-yard

Nike Unite H Street (700 H St. NE) is part of Nike’s community-focused retail concept featuring city-inspired design and partnerships with local athletic groups. e

store carries footwear, apparel, and gear for running, training, and everyday activity, making it a popular stop for athletes and casual runners alike. nike.com/retail/s/nike-unite-h-street

Pacers Running Navy Yard (300 Tingey St. SE) o ers personalized shoe ttings designed to help runners find footwear that supports their stride and helps prevent injury. e Navy Yard store also hosts running groups and participates in races and community tness events throughout the region. runpacers.com e Daily Rider (600 H St. NE), located in the Apollo Building on H Street, specializes in bikes designed for city life. e shop carries a range of models–from toddler balance bikes to electric cargo bikes–many inspired by urban cycling traditions in Amsterdam and Italy. Maintenance and repair services are also available. thedailyriderdc.com

WINE BEER SPIRITS

Chat’s Liquors (503 Eighth St. SE) is a friendly neighborhood wine and liquor shop on Barracks Row. Nothing pretentious here, but the knowledgeable staff can help you pick the ingredients for the latest cocktail or recommend a good bottle of wine. chatsdc.com

Classy Corks Wine & Spirits (801 Virginia Ave. SE) is a well-stocked wine, beer, and spirits shop serving the Navy Yard neighborhood. e store carries a wide selec-

tion–from classic brut champagne to Japanese whisky–and customers can shop in store or order online for local delivery. classycorksdc.com

Congressional Liquors & Deli (404 1st St. SE) On the Hill for more than 50 years (an advertiser in the first Hill Rag!) Congressional is a convenient Capitol Hill shop o ering wine, beer, and spirits along with a small deli counter upstairs serving sandwiches and quick lunch items. Located near Capitol South Metro, it’s a handy place for picking up a bottle or grabbing lunch to go. 202-547-1600

DCanter Wine Boutique (545 Eighth St. SE) combines a wine shop with a tasting room where sta guide customers through a curated selection of wines and craft beers. e store also hosts tastings and classes and sells wine accessories, books, and gift items for enthusiasts. dcanterwines.com

Exotic Wine & Spirits (801 Maryland Ave. NE) o ers a broad selection of beer, wine, and liquor along with delivery and pickup options. e shop is known for competitive prices and frequent seasonal promotions on popular bottles. exoticwinespirits.com

H Street Liquors (1431 H St. NE) is a neighborhood bottle shop serving the H Street corridor with a selection of wine, beer, and spirits. e store carries everyday favorites alongside craft and specialty bottles, and customers can shop in person or order online for pickup or delivery. hstliquors.com

DMV Liquors, Wines, and Beers (643 Pennsylvania Ave. SE), located near the Eastern Market Metro, stocks a wide range of wine, beer, and spirits. e shop also accepts requests for special orders and hard-to- nd bottles. 202-546-2800

Schneider’s of Capitol Hill (300 Massachusetts Ave. NE) has been a neighborhood destination for wine, beer, and spirits since 1949. e family-owned shop is known for its extensive cellar and knowledgeable sta , who can help shoppers nd the right bottle for any occasion or budget. Wine tastings and a monthly wine club are also offered. cellar.com H

ACCOUNTING

Accounting 4 DC LLC

611 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Ste. 405 202-709-9317 accounting4dc.com

La Strega Accounting –Marina Martin, MBA 149 D St. SE 202-251-3907 lastregaaccounting.com

ADVERTISING

Hunt Smith Design 202-546-0336 huntsmithdesign.com

Taoti Creative 507 8th St. SE 202-546-8946, taoti.com

ATTORNEYS

Goodman Johnson Greene PLLC 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-544-1515, jlgi.com

Law O ce of Alfredo Vasquez 853 New Jersey Ave. SE Ste. 200 202-525-7710 vasquezlawdc.com

Pershing Law PLLC –Stephen B. Pershing, Esq. 1416 E St. NE 202-642-1431 pershinglaw.us

Robinson & Geraldo, PC 1316 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-544-2888 rglaw.net

directory SHOPPING & SERVICES

AUTOMOBILE – KEYS

The Lil Key Shop on Capitol Hill 650 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-332-7680, thelilkeyshop.com

The New District Lock and Hardware 202-415-0483, districtlock.com

AUTOMOBILE – REPAIR

Ben Nielsen’s 10th Street Automotive 518 10th St. NE 202-998-6267 10thstreetautomotive.com

Capitol Hill Auto Service 615 Independence Ave. SE 202-543-5155 capitolhillautoservice.com

Metro Motor – Eastern Market 823 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-543-0200, metromotor.com

Metro Motor Capitol Hill Exxon 339 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-547-4054 metromotor.com/location/capitolhill-exxon

Metro Motor – Hill East 1201 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-546-6146 metromotor.com/location/hill-east

AUTOMOBILE

– WASH

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

AUTOMOBILE – SUPPLIES

AutoZone 1518 Benning Rd. NE 202-388-1203, autozone.com

BANKS

Bank of America

201 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-624-4600 bankofamerica.com

Chase Bank

700 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Ste. A 202-729-8550 chase.com

Citibank

600 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-800-2457, citi.com

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

PNC Bank

650 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-835-5441

800 H St. NE 202-835-7137, pnc.com

Wells Fargo 215 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-628-3365 wellsfargo.com

BICYCLE

EQUIPMENT & REPAIRS

Conte’s Bike Shop 1331 4th St. SE, Ste. 107 202-558-9866 contebikes.com

The Daily Rider

600 H St. NE, Ste. D 202-396-0704 thedailyriderdc.com

Mateo Mobile Bicycle Repair 202-460-9350

Mateobikerepair@outlook.com mateomobilebicyclerepair.com

BOOKSTORES

Capitol Hill Books

657 C St. SE 202-544-1621 capitolhillbooks-dc.com

East City Bookshop

645 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Ste. 100 202-290-1636 eastcitybookshop.com

Little District Books 631 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-629-2975 littledistrictbooks.com

Politics and Prose

Union Market –1270 5th St. NE, 202-285-3868 The Wharf –610 Water St. SW, 202-488-3867 politics-prose.com

Solid State Books

600 H St. NE 202-897-4201 solidstatebooksdc.com

BOUTIQUES

A Ma Maniére 1214 H St. NE 202-290-3160, a-ma-maniere.com

Boutique on the Hill 208 2nd St SE 202-544-0002

Bitter Grace 1325 5th St. NE, Ste. D 202-948-2435 bittergracedc.com

Clothes Encounters 202 7th St. SE (202) 546-4004 clothesencountersdc.com

Diament Jewelry 51 District Sq. SW 347-868-7150 diamentjewelry.com

Paris Bleu

321 7th St. SE, 2nd Fl 202-644-6575

Relume Co.

760 C St. SE 202-540-0057 relume.co

CELL PHONE SERVICES

Asurion Phone and Tech Repair 425 8th St. SE 202-987-6342 asurion.com

AT&T Store

700 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, 202-292-2166 951 H St NE 202-290-2631, att.com

Boost Mobile 910 H St. NE 202-546-8871 boostmobile.com

T-Mobile

300 M St. SE, Ste. A, 202-350-4654 804 H St. NE, 202-544-4818 t-mobile.com

Metro By T-Mobile 1019 H St. NE 202-525-1636 t-mobile.com

Mr. Fix Cell Phone & Computer Repair

650 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 301-747-6444

Verizon Wireless Zone

703 8th St. SE 202-364-1911 wirelesszone.com/washington

COMPUTERS –SERVICE & REPAIR

Anchor Computers 202-543-7055 anchorcomputers.com

Asurion Phone and Tech Repair

425 8th St. SE 202-987-6342 asurion.com

Mr. Fix Cell Phone & Computer Repair

650 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 301-747-6444

COPYING

FedEx O ce Print and Ship Center

409 3rd St. SW, Ste. 109 202-554-0805

715 D St. SE 202-547-0421, fedex.com

The UPS Store

611 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-543-0850 921 H St NE 202-507-8964

1100 New Jersey Ave. SE 202-808-2968

996 Maine Ave. SW 202-506-4111 theupsstorelocal.com

CO-WORK SPACE

Enclave Coworking

1309 5th St NE 240-780-8438

enclavecoworking.com/locations/ union-market

Industrious H Street Corridor 810 7th St NE 202-776-0585

853 New Jersey Ave. SE 202-921-1715 1255 Union St. NE 202-921-1730 industriouso ce.com

WeWork

80 M St. SE 202-539-1743 wework.com

The Yard

700 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-929-4779 theyard.com

DRY CLEANERS

The Press

619 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-544-7942 786 Water St. SE 202-800-7012 thepressdc.com

EVENT PLANNERS

621 Events 1140 Third St. NE, Fl. 2 571-722-3274, 621events.com

The Event Group Intl. 1100 New Jersey Ave. SE, Ste. 2379 202-792-6367 teginternational.com

Well Dunn Catering

510 11 St. SE 202-543-7878, welldunn.com

EVENT SPACE

507 Events

507 8th St. SE hello@the507events.com the507events.com

American Legion Post 8

224 D St. SE 202-543-9163 legiondc8.org

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

Capital Turnaround 770 M St. SE capitalturnaround.com

Capitol Hill Presbyterian Church 201 4th St. SE 202-547-8676 capitolhillpreschurch.org

Christ Church Washington Parish 620 G St. SE 202-547-9300 washingtonparish.org

Eastern Market North Hall 225 7th St. SE 202-345-2861 easternmarket-dc.org

Ernie’s Place

29 Kings Ct. SE, Ste. 2 202.372.7939 bookings@rockthehilldc.com erniesplacedc.com

Gallery O on H 1354 H St. NE 202-213-2465 galleryoonh.com

Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-549-4172 hillcenterdc.org

The Miracle Theatre 535 8th St. SE 202-400-3210 info@themiracletheatre.com themiracletheatre.com

Songbyrd Music House 540 Penn St. NE songbyrddc.com

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

FINANCIAL PLANNING

Ameriprise Financial –Folger Nolan, Fleming Douglas, Andrew Paulson 202-293-9797 ameripriseadvisors.com

Edward Jones – Adam Bellaciccio 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE 202-507-8441 edwardjones.com

Personal Financial Partners

Sergio Abarca 5425 Wisconsin Ave., Suite 600 202-870-3317 personalpfp.com

FLORISTS

Blue Iris Flowers

Eastern Market South Hall 225 7th St. SE 202-547-3588 blueirisflowersem@gmail.com

Capitol Florist 409 3rd St. SW, Ste. 106A 202-488-7700 capitolfloristandgifts.com

ReWild 232 7th St. SE, 202-758-3251 rewilddc.com

Volanni 218 9th St. SE 202-547-1603 volanni.com

FOOD

Bowers Fancy Dairy Products

Eastern Market 225 7th St. SE 202-544-7877 bowerscheese.com

The Capital Candy Jar 201 15th St. NE 571-293-0719 thecapitalcandyjar.com

Dolcezza Gelato 600 H St. NE 202-516-4299 dolcezzagelato.com

Ebenezers Co eehouse 201 F St. NE 202-558-6900 ebenezersco eehouse.com

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

Jacob’s Co ee House 401 8 St. NE jacobsco eehousedc.com

Maman Joon Kitchen

705 8th St. SE mamanjoonkitchendc.com

Peregrine Espresso

660 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-629-4381

1309 5th St. NE 202-543-5459 peregrineespresso.com

Pitango Gelato

605 Wharf St. SW 202-374-3904 pitangogelato.com

Saint-Georges Boulangerie

303 7th St. SE saintgeorgesbakery.com

Sidamo Co ee 417 H St. NE 202-548-0081 sidamoco eeandtea.com

Sweet Crimes Bakery 1238 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-297-0932 sweetcrimes.com

Union Market

1309 5th St. NE unionmarketdc.com

Union Meat Company

Eastern Market

225 7th St. SE 202-547-2626 unionmeat.com

Union Kitchen Grocery 538 3rd St. NE, 202-792-7850 403 8th St. SE, 202-792-7850 unionkitchen.com

Van Leeuwen Ice Cream 660 Pennsylvania Ave. SE vanleeuwenicecream.com

Yes! Organic Market

410 8th St. SE 202-546-4325 yesorganicmarket.com

FRAMING

Capitol Hill Frame & Photo

645 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Ste. 201 202-547-2100 chframe.com

Frame of Mine

545 8th St. SE 202-543-3030 frameofminedc.com

H Street Art Framing 1311 H St. NE 202-758-0910 expertsinframing.com

GAMES / TOYS

Labyrinth Games & Puzzles

645 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-544-1059 labyrinthdc.com

Three Littles 1260 4th St. NE 202-733-7115, threelittles.co

GIFTS

Groovy DC

321 7th St. SE 202-544-6633, groovydc.com

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

Paris Bleu

321 7th St. SE, 2nd Fl. 202-644-6575

Relume

760 C St. SE 202-540-0057, relume.co

Shop Made in DC

The Roost, 1401 Pennsylvania Ave. SE

Union Market, 1240 4th St. NE

The Wharf, 10 District Square SW shopmadeindc.com

Steadfast Supply 1331 4th St. SE steadfastsupplydc.com

Diament Jewelry 51 District Square SW 347-868-7150 diamentjewelry.com

Woven History & Silk Road 311–315 7th St. SE 202-543-1705 wovenhistory.com

GRAPHIC & WEBSITE DESIGN

Hunt Smith Design Phoebe Smith

706 North Carolina Ave. SE, Ste. 1 202-546-0336 huntsmithdesign.com

Taoti Creative 507 8th St. SE 202-546-8946, taoti.com

HARDWARE

Frager’s Hardware 1123 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-543-6157 acehardwaredc.com

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

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

HOME & DÉCOR

Eastern Market Pottery 225 7th St. SE (Basement) 202-544-6669 easternmarketpottery.com

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

Woven History & Silk Road 311–315 7th St. SE 202-543-1705, wovenhistory.com

INSURANCE

Capitol Fidelity Insurance 626 8th St. NE 202-953-4502*

Howard W. Phillips Insurance 80 M St. SE, Ste. 350 202-331-9200 hwphillips.com

State Farm Insurance –Tim LaCasse 600 Pennsylvania Ave. SE Ste. 402 202-548-4229 insuremetim.com

Marilyn Riehl Insurance 912 Thayer Ave., Ste. 201 Silver Spring, MD 301-951-0355 allstate.com

INTERNET SERVICES

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

LAUNDRIES – SELF SERVICE

Capitol Laundromat 1653 Benning Rd. NE 202-498-4312

Slow Nickel Laundromat 1101 C St. NE, 202-544-1101

LIQUOR & WINE

Capitol Fine Wine and Spirits 415 H St. NE 202-544-4401

Chat’s Liquors 508 8th St. SE 202-544-4660 chatsdc.com

Classy Corks Wine & Spirits 801 Virginia Ave. SE 202-758-0080 classycorksdc.com

Congressional Liquor & Deli 404 1st St. SE 202-547-1600

DCanter Wine Boutique 545 8th St. SE 202-546-8600 dcanterwines.com

DMV Liquors, Wines & Beers 643 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-546-2800

Exotic Wines & Spirits 801 Maryland Ave. NE 202-290-3008 exoticwinespirits.com

Harry’s Reserve

909 New Jersey Ave. SE 202-450-2314

Jumbo Liquors

1122 H St. NE 202-397-4050

New H Wine & Spirits 914 H St. NE 202-795-9970

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

LODGING – HOTELS, B&BS

AC Hotel by Marriott Navy Yard 867 New Jersey Ave. SE 202-488-3600 marriott.com

Capitol Hill Hotel

200 C St. SE 202-543-6000 info@capitolhillhotel-dc.com capitolhillhotel-dc.com

Courtyard Marriott 140 L St. SE 202-479-0027, marriott.com

Thompson DC 221 Tingey St. SE 202-916-5200, hyatt.com

MAILING SERVICES

Gold Spot Pack and Ship 712 H St NE 202-544-0303 packandshipservices.com

FedEx O ce Print and Ship Center

409 3rd St. SW, Ste. 109 202-554-0805 715 D St. SE 202-547-0421, fedex.com

The UPS Store 611 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-543-0850 921 H St NE 202-507-8964

1100 New Jersey Ave. SE 202-808-2968 996 Maine Ave. SW 202-506-4111 theupsstorelocal.com

MARKETING / COMMUNICATIONS

Hunt Smith Design Phoebe Smith 706 North Carolina Ave. SE, Unit 1 202-546-0336 huntsmithdesign.com

Impact Communications, Inc 735 8th St. SE, 2nd. Fl 202-543-7671 impactdc.com

Taoti Creative 507 8th St. SE 202-546-8946 taoti.com

MUSIC

Music on the Hill 801 D St. NE 202-733-3158 musiconthehilldc.com

Being a good neighbor means being there for my community. As your local State Farm® agent, I'm ready to help whenever you need me. Give me a call. Proud to support the neighborhood

We opened this local State Farm Agency on Capitol Hill in January 2011 and work with Habitat for Humanity, Everyone Home DC and CHAMPS!

LaCasse Ins and Fin Svcs Inc

Tim LaCasse, Agent 600 Pennsylvania Ave SE, Suite 4 Washington, DC 20003

Bus: 202-548-4229 insuremetim.com tim@insuremetim.com

State Farm Bloomington, IL

Spin Time Records

601 Pennsylvania Ave, SE - 2nd fl. spintimerecords.com

NOTARIES

FedEx O ce Print and Ship Center

715 D St. SE 202-547-0421, local.fedex.com

The UPS Store

611 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-543-0850

1100 New Jersey Ave. SE, Ste. 2000 202-808-2968 theupsstorelocal.com

KVS Title LLC

700 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Ste. 410 202-338-0303, kvstitle.com

PHOTO FINISHING

Capitol Hill Frame & Photo 645 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Ste. 201 202-547-2100, chframe.com

CVS Photo

400 12th St. SE, 202-542-1555 661 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-543-3305 645 H St. NE, 202-544-1878 1100 New Jersey Ave. SE 202-488-2364 photoprintsnow.com

H Street Art Framing 1311 H St. NE, 202-758-0910 expertsinframing.com

PHOTOGRAPHERS

Amanda Joy Photographics amandajoyphotographics.com

Maria Helena Carey mariahelenacarey.com

Nicole Harkin Photography 202-215-9546, nicoleharkin.com

Meghan Cavanaugh Photography 850-533-6560 meghancavanaughphotography.com

Jenny Nordstrom / Sidedoor Studio 202-276-0555 sidedoorstudios.com

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

POTTERY

Eastern Market Pottery

225 7th St. SE (Basement) 202-544-6669

easternmarketpottery.com

SERVICE STATIONS

Congressional Exxon

200 Massachusetts Ave. NE 202-543-9456

Metro Motor Capitol Hill Exxon

339 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-547-4054 metromotor.com/location/capitolhill-exxon

Metro Motor Penn Exxon 1201 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-546-6146 metromotor.com/location/hill-east

SHOE REPAIR

Eastern Market Shoe Repair 645 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-543-5632

Peter Bug Shoe & Leather Repair 502 13th St. SE, 202-689-4549

Senate Dry Cleaners & Shoe Repair

300 M St. SW, Ste. NG1 202-488-9018 senatedrycleaners.com

Sole Wash Sneaker Laundry

800 Maine Ave. SW, Ste. 235 202-596-8615

RECORDING / STUDIO

District Productive Studio Rentals 202-250-4032 districtproductive.com

SPORTING GOODS

Conte’s Bike Shop 1331 4th St. SE 202-558-9866, contebikes.com

The Daily Rider 600 H St. NE, Ste. D 202-396-0704 thedailyriderdc.com

DTLR

902 H St. NE 202-546-0415, DTLR.com

Nike Unite 700 H St. NE, nike.com

Pacers Running 300 Tingey St. SE, Ste. 160 202-554-1216 runpacers.com

TAILORS

Capitol Hill Tailor Shop 621 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-543-9292

Kim’s Custom Tailor 1104 8th St SE, Ste. B 202-554-1201

Lincoln Park Cleaners 1301 East Capitol St. SE 202-544-0011

Neighbors Cleaners 1023 E St. SE, 202-544-1755

TAX PREPARATION

La Strega Accounting 149 D St. SE 202-251-3907 lastregaaccounting.com

H & R Block

617 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-544-5139 hrblock.com

Jackson-Hewitt Tax Services

725 8th St. SE 202-547-6540 jacksonhewitt.com

TUXEDO RENTAL

Lustre Formal Wear

208 2nd St. SE 202-544-0002 lustreformalwear.com

WASH & FOLD

Dryy 55 M St. SE 202-599-8888, dryydc.com

The Press

619 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-544-7942 786 Water St. SE 202-800-7012 thepressdc.com

WATCH REPAIR

Jay Jewelers

470 L’Enfant Plaza SW Ste. 603-A 202-554-4355 jayjeweler.com

WEBSITE DESIGN

Hunt Smith Design Phoebe Smith

706 North Carolina Ave. SE Ste. 1 202-546-0336 huntsmithdesign.com

Taoti Creative 507 8th St. SE 202-546-8946, taoti.com

Total Web Studio 818-292-200

WIFI & NETWORK SERVICES

Anchor Computers 202-543-7055 anchorcomputers.com

DC Access

1504 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-546-5898 dcaccess.net H

BEAUTY HEA LTH

The Squad from DivaDance DC

directory BEAUTY & HEALTH

ACUPUNCTURE / ALT. HEALING

Euphoria Healing & Wellness

611 ½ Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-353-8189 euphoriadc.org

Lavender Retreat Wellness Club 1236 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-450-2329 lavenderretreat.com

Mustard Seed Massage 405 8th St. NE 202-644-3759 mustardseedspa.com

Marjorie G. Shovlin Acupuncture 906 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Ste. 210 202-680-0125 marjorieshovlin.com

BARBERS

Albert C. Hillman Barber 1106 H St. NE, 202-396-9640

Capitol Barber & Stylist 201 Massachusetts Ave. NE 202-544-8380

Cutz On the Hill 114 15th St. SE, 202-543-1547

Jajo’s Barber Shop 404 8th St. SE, 202-795-9889

Powell’s Barber Shop 1232 H St. NE, 202-607-5172

BEAUTY SALONS

Atlas Salon

733 11th St. NE, 202-803-2903 atlassalondc.com

Beaming Hair Salon 615 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-921-9311* beamingsalon.com

Capitol Hair Salon 205 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-543-1245 vagaro.com/capitolhairsalon

Cole Stevens Salon 1247 E St. SE, 202-547-4444 colestevenssalon.com

Michael Anthony Salon 661 C St. SE, 2nd Fl. 202-506-3609* michaelanthonysalondc.com

Randolph Cree 325 7th St. SE 202-547-1014, randolphcree.com

Tracy Hair & Nails by Nina 428 8th St. SE, 202-546-4887

CANNABIS DISPENSARIES

Anacostia Organics

2022 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE 202-845-8574 anacostiaorganics.com

Miel Wellness 727 8th St SE 301-201-0020 mielwellness.com

CHIROPRACTOR

Washington Integrative Health 641 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-544-4478 dcintegrative.com

Paradigm Chiropractic and Performance

Dr. Henry Jenkins Jr. 650 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Ste. 470 202-546-0981 paradigmchiropracticdc.com

Moses Chiropractic 1505 Maryland Ave. NE 202-546-2000 drmochiro.com

Movement Methods Chiropractic 719 8th St. SE, 2nd Fl. 202-547-0317 movementmethodschiropractic.com

COUNSELORS

Capitol Hill Center for Individual and Family Therapy 50 E St. SE 202-543-4645 capitolhillcenterfortherapy.net

Capitol Hill Consortium for Counseling and Consultation 650 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Ste. 440 202-544-5440 ccccmentalhealth.com

Counseling & Consulting on The Hill

Susan R. Driscoll, MS, LMFT 513 Capitol Ct NE #100 susan@counselingonthehill.com counselingonthehill.com

Joseph Tarantolo, MD Existential & Active Interpersonal Psychiatry 902 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-543-5290

Kimberly Martin PsyD 100 M St. SE, Ste. 600 317-721-9067 drkimberlym.com

Mind Body Health 600 Pennsylvania Ave. SE Ste. 207 571-328-7408 mindbodyva.com

DANCE

Capitol Hill Arts Workshop (CHAW) 545 7th St. SE 202-547-6839 chaw.org

Momentum Dance & Fitness 534 8th St. SE 202-517-7252 momentumdancetheatre.com

St. Mark’s Dance Studio 301 A St. SE stmarksdance.org

Studio One 738 7th St. SE studioone-dance.com

DENTISTS

Aden Family & Cosmetic Dentistry 650 Pennsylvania Ave. SE Ste. 460 202-547-7772

Capitol Hill Dental Arts 27 6th St. NE 202-543-2020 capitolhilldentalarts.com

Capitol Hill Dental Group

412 First St. SE 202-863-1600, chdg.net

Capitol Hill Dentistry

499 S. Capitol St. SW (202) 484-5686

TheCapitolHillDentistry.com

Capitol Hill Pediatric Dentistry

650 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Ste. 220 202-849-3292

capitolhillpediatric.dentist

East Capitol Dental

711 E Capitol St. SE 202-544-0086

eastcapitoldental.com

Navy Yard Dental

55 M St. SE, Ste. 103 202-670-4882

navyyarddental.com

South Capitol Smile Center 1313 South Capitol St. SW 202-488-1313

southcapitolsmilecenter.com

Tend Dental Capitol Hill

600 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-770-2239

hellotend.com

FACIALS, INJECTABLES & LASER

Custom Beauty Med Studio 660 Pennsylvania Ave. SE custombeautymedstudio.com

Luxie Spa

400 8th St NE

202-643-1606 luxiespa.skincaretherapy.net

Mustard Seed Spa

405 8th St. NE

202-644-3759 mustardseedspa.com

Native Beauty 711 D St. SE

202-257-3158 nativebeautycompany.com

Peel Haus Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery

1105 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-891-4287 peelhaus.com

Silver Mirror Facial Bar 1355 3rd St. SE 202-506-5651 silvermirror.com

Skin Beauty Bar

749 8th St. SE, 2nd Fl. 202-543-6993 skinbeautybardc.com

Skin Obsession Studio 660 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202.992.5388 skinobsessionstudio.com

FITNESS CENTERS & PERSONAL TRAINING 9Round 1105 New Jersey Ave. SE 202-630-0848 9round.com

Balance Gym 214 D St. SE 202-450-5448 balancegym.com

Jade Fitness

1310 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-629-4455

Jadefitnessdc.com

Old City CrossFit 1007 H St. NE 202-804-5944

oldcitycrossfit.com

Onelife Fitness 315 G St. SE 202-234-5678 onelifefitness.com

Orangetheory Fitness 609 H St. NE, 202-991-5898 330 7th St. SE, 202-688-3161 82 I St. SE, 202-688-0099

solidcore

931 H St. NE, 202-888-3511 1245 1st St. SE, 202-800-1460

VIDA Fitness

1212 4th St. SE, Ste. 170 202-554-0444 vidafitness.com

Waterside Fitness & Swim 901 6th St. SW 202-488-3701 chuckfitt.com

HOSPITALS

BridgePoint Hospital Capitol Hill 223 7th St. NE 202-546-5700 bridgepointhealthcare.com

Children’s National Hospital 111 Michigan Ave. NW 202-476-5000 childrensnational.org

George Washington University Hospital 900 23rd St. NW 202-715-4000 gwhospital.com

Kaiser Permanente Medical Center

700 2nd St. NE, 202-346-3000 healthy.kaiserpermanente.org

MedStar Health Urgent Care 228 7th St. SE 855-910-3278

medstarhealth.org

MARTIAL ARTS

Krav Maga Capitol Hill 315 G St. SE (Basement One Life Fitness) 202-795-9492 kmcapitolhill.com

Tae Kwon Do College Capitol Hill 820 6th St. NE 202-271-5449 mastergutman.com

Underworld Brazilian jiu-jitsu 810 H St. NE 202-846-2333, underworlddc.com

MASSAGE / WELLNESS THERAPY

Euphoria Healing & Wellness 611 ½ Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-353-8189, euphoriadc.org

Lavender Retreat Wellness Club 1236 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-450-2329 lavenderretreat.com

Agnes Lycorish AFL Massage 906 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-415-3896 aflmassage10.com

Mustard Seed Massage 405 8th St. NE 202-644-3759 capitolhill@mustardseedmassage. com mustardseedspa.com

Orange Wellness 725 8th St. SE 202-510-5246 myorangewellness.com

Onelife Fitness

315 G St. SE 202-234-5678 onelifefitness.com/gyms/capitol-hill

Unwind Wellness Center 832 2nd St. SE 202-820-9000 unwindwellnessdc.com

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

Grubbs CARE Pharmacy

326 East Capitol St. NE 202-543-4400

care@grubbspharmacy.com grubbspharmacy.com

Morton Eighth St. Pharmacy 724 East Capitol St. NE 202-547-0378 info@mortoncarepharmacy.com mortoncarepharmacy.com

Super Pharmacy & Medical Supply

1019 H St. NE 202-388-0050 superrxdc.com

NAILS

Angelo M Nails

615 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-543-0260 angelonailswashington.com

Capitol Nails Salon

201 Massachusetts Ave. NE 202-543-0989

capitolnailssalondc.com

District Nails10

401 H St. NE, 2nd Floor 202-878-8662

Eastern Market Nails and Hair Lounge 216 7th St. SE 202-548-0022

Nailsaloon 740 C St. SE 202-594-3252 thenailsaloon.com

Urban Nail Lounge 911 H St. NE 202-599-2505 info@urbannaillounge.com urbannaillounge.com

OPTICIANS / OPTOMETRISTS

Eye Center on Capitol Hill

650 Pennsylvania Ave SE Suite 270 202-544-1900 butruscapitoleye.com

MyEyeDr.

233 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-544-9220

635 Pennsylvania Ave SE 202-546-2838

949 First St. SE, 771-772-1568 myeyedr.com

Georgetown Optician

660 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, 202-597-5172 699 Water St. SW, 202-972-0100 georgetownoptician.com

Ovation Eye Institute 810 Potomac Ave. SE 202-878-6588 ovationeye.health

ORTHODONTISTS

District Orthodontics

700 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Ste 370 202-899-5529 district-ortho.com

PEDIATRIC THERAPY

HoneyBee Pediatric Therapy 202-546-7529 dchoneybeetherapy.com

Skills on the Hill, LLC 1301 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-335-7968 skillsonthehill.com

Capitol Kids Therapy 201 Massachusetts Ave. NE, C-9 202-544-5469 capitolkidstherapy.com

PHARMACY

CVS Pharmacy

500 12th St. SE, 202-542-1555

661 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, 202-543-3305

645 H St. NE, 202-544-1878

1100 New Jersey Ave. SE, 202-488-2364 cvs.com

Grubbs CARE Pharmacy

326 East Capitol St. NE 202-543-4400 grubbspharmacy.com

Morton Eighth St. Pharmacy 724 East Capitol St. NE 202-547-0378

info@mortoncarepharmacy.com mortoncarepharmacy.com

Safeway Pharmacy 415 14th St. SE, 202-920-5875 1601 Maryland Ave. NE, 202-398-6900 safeway.com

PHYSICAL THERAPY

Active Physical Therapy

650 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Ste. 360 202-544-4874 active-physicaltherapy.com

NovaCare Rehabilitation

600 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Ste. 202 202-543-9400 novacare.com

Pivot Physical Therapy

300 M St. SE, Ste. 104 202-221-8250 pivotphysicaltherapy.com

Rose Physical Therapy Group 1015 Half St. SE 202-630-0378 rosept.com

PHYSICIANS – FAMILY & GENERAL

Breastfeeding Center for Greater Washington 1020 19th St. NW, Ste. 150 202-293-5182 breastfeedingcenter.org

Kaiser Permanente Capitol Hill Medical Center

700 2nd St. NE, 202-346-3000 healthy.kaiserpermanente.org

MedStar Health Primary Care at Navy Yard 915 Half St. SE 202-546-4504 medstarhealth.org

MedStar Health Urgent Care at Capitol Hill 228 7th St. SE 855-910-3278 medstarhealth.org

PHYSICIANS – PEDIATRICS

Children’s National Pediatricians & Associates Capitol Hill 600 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Ste. 500 202-833-4543 childrensnational.org

House Calls on the Hill

Heidi Johnson, CPNP 202-306-5862 heidijohnsoncpnp.com

PHYSICIANS – PODIATRY

District Podiatry 1140 Varnum Street NE, Ste. 30 202-388-5303 districtpodiatry.com

Dr. Eliezer Trybuch 620 C St. SE 202-543-0035, dr.trybuch.com

PILATES

DC Pilates

526 H St. NE, 2nd Fl 202-543-4600 dcpilates.net

solidcore

913 H St. NE, 202-888-3511 1245 First St. SE, 202-800-1460 solidcore.co

PSYCHOTHERAPY

Kimberly Martin, Psychologist, PsyD 202-951-9942 drkimberlym.com

Joseph Tarantolo, MD Existential & Active Interpersonal Psychiatry

902 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-543-5290

SPA

Aura Spa at The Yards 1212 4th St. SE, Ste. 170 202-628-3222 auraspa.net

Euphoria Healing & Wellness 611 ½ Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-353-8189, euphoriadc.org

Lavender Retreat Wellness Club 1236 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-450-2329 lavenderretreat.com

Mustard Seed Massage 405 8th St. NE 202-644-3759

capitolhill@mustardseedmassage. com mustardseedspa.com

Peel Haus Aesthetics and Plastic Surgery 1105 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-891-4287, peelhaus.com

SPEECH THERAPY

HoneyBee Pediatric Therapy 202-546-7529 dchoneybeetherapy.com

Sailing class on the Anacostia

Skills on the Hill, LLC 1301 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-335-7968 skillsonthehill.com

Capitol Kids Therapy

201 Massachusetts Ave. NE, C-9 202-544-5469 capitolkidstherapy.com

The Reading and Language Learning Center 220 I St. NE, Ste. 240 703-821-1363 readingllcenter.com

SWIM CENTERS

Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) Lincoln Capper Children’s Pool 555 L St. SE 202-727-1080 dpr.dc.gov

Rosedale Recreation Center 1701 Gales St. NE 202-397-1315 dpr.dc.gov under renovation; slated to reopen summer 2026

William H. Rumsey Aquatic Center 635 North Carolina Ave. SE 202-724-4495, dpr.dc.gov

Waterside Fitness & Swim 901 6th St. SW 202-488-3701, chuckfitt.com

WAXING

Brow Contour

655 C St. SE, 2nd Floor 202-506-2745 browcontourdc.com

Native Beauty 711 D St. SE 202-257-3158 nativebeautycompany.com

European Wax Center 717 D St. SE 202-807-1750 waxcenter.com

Waxing the City H St. 506 H St. NE 202-335-5555 waxingthecity.com

YOGA

Breathing Space

713 14th St. SE [class locations vary] 202-599-0434 breathingspacedc.com

Bright Bear Yoga 1000 Florida Ave. NE brightbearyogadc.com

CorePower Yoga 501 H St. NE 866-441-9642 corepoweryoga.com

District Flow Yoga 405 8th St. SE, 2nd Fl. districtflowyoga.com

Hot Yoga Capitol Hill 410 H St. NE 202-547-1208 hotyogacapitolhill.com

St. Mark’s Yoga Center 118 3rd St. SE stmarksyogadc.org H

DINING &

ARTS

Newcomers Restaurant

Restaurants keep arriving on and around Capitol Hill. at’s the good news. However, prices at many eateries–old and new–continue to increase due to rising gas prices, supply chain issues and other problems. More restaurants are adding a service charge.

As hours and other details are subject to change, we are not including them in this Guide, grouped by neighborhood and presented in alphabetical order. So please consult restaurant websites for additional information. Bon appetit!

PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE SE / EASTERN MARKET

Bumblebirds (303 Pennsylvania Ave. SE)

A Southern-inspired fried chicken restaurant from chef Carla Hall, Bumblebirds centers on chicken sandwiches and comfort-food sides in a fast-casual format. e menu highlights crispy fried chicken with bold avors alongside slaws, fries, biscuits and cocktails designed to create a warm, community-oriented dining experience. bumblebirdsdc.com

FAR LEFT: Fire-kissed chicken-shish, and uffy bulgur charred veggies at Tiffany’s.

LEFT: Popular gathering place on H Street NE, Henceforth is a tank-to-tap craft brewery and curated wine bar.

DC Falafel (1123 Pennsylvania Ave. SE)

A fast-casual Middle Eastern restaurant near Frager’s Hardware serving generous portions of falafel, shawarma and build-your-own bowls with fresh toppings and house-made sauces. Quick, customizable meals built around wraps, salads and platters featuring breads, sauces, falafel, hummus, desserts and more made in-house. A great local place to grab boba tea! capitolhillbid.org/go/dc-falafel

Dos Toros Taqueria (215 Pennsylvania Ave. SE)

A taqueria o ering burritos, tacos and bowls built with grilled meats, rice, beans and housemade salsas, Dos Toros brings a West Coast–style approach to Mexican street food to Pennsylvania Avenue SE. e menu emphasizes customization and quick service, making it a convenient option for both takeaway meals and casual dining. dostoros.com

Maru San (325 Seventh St. SE)

An intimate Nikkei (Japanese–Peruvian) counter from chef Carlos Delgado, Maru San o ers a dining experience centered on hand rolls, sashimi and tasting menus. e compact

space emphasizes precision and interaction, blending Japanese technique with Peruvian avors. marusandc.com

Zom Tum (660 Pennsylvania Ave. SE)

A Lao- ai bistro down the street from Eastern Market, Zom Tum focuses on the bold, balanced avors of Southeast Asian street food. e menu highlights som tum (green papaya salad) in multiple variations, alongside curries, noodle dishes and small plates, with a dedicated som tum bar preparing dishes to order. zomtumdc.com

BARRACKS ROW / EASTERN MARKET

Acqua al 2 (212 Seventh St. SE)

The Capitol Hill outpost of the Florence restaurant Acqua al 2 returns to its former home across from Eastern Market. Known for its tasting-style presentations of pasta and steak, allowing diners to sample multiple sauces or preparations in a single course. e menu blends Tuscan tradition with creative variations, supported by an extensive wine list. acquaal2dc.com

Awakening Bar & Grill (520 Eighth St. SE)

A neighborhood bar and diner blending comfort food with a lively nightlife atmosphere, Awakening Bar & Grill serves wings, halfsmokes, crab cakes and brunch dishes alongside drinks in a casual setting. awakeningdc.com

CIVIC (501 Eighth St. SE)

A Barracks Row café and bar designed as a “neighborhood salon,” CIVIC shifts from daytime co ee and pastries to evening cocktails and wine. e woman-owned space emphasizes conversation, community programming and creative collaboration, positioning itself as a gathering place for culture and connection. salonforthecity.com

Little Engine Chicken (250 Seventh St. SE)

Located near Eastern Market, Little Engine Chicken is a rotisserie and wings concept from chef (and Hill native) Rob Sonderman. e menu focuses on roasted chicken and fried wings paired with house-made sauces and seasonings, ranging from global avors to classic comfort pro les. littleenginechicken.com

Lobby Bar (224 Seventh St. SE)

Classic American Fare and cocktails – including a notable oyster martini– are on o er at this gorgeous marble-and-green bar across from Eastern Market. Chef Andrew Wiliams has assembled a re ned tavern menu perfect for dates and girl’s night out. Don’t miss the “girl dinner,” a caesar with nuggets and fries to share, served with two dirty martinis. lobbybardc.com

Saint-Georges Boulangerie (303 Seventh St. SE)

is Paris-based bakery and café opened April 10 in the former Radici space across from Eastern Market, bringing traditional French boulangerie and pâtisserie to Capitol Hill. e menu features artisan breads and

pastries made by French-trained bakers using imported ingredients, along with sandwiches, soups and a selection of beer and French wines. e space includes indoor seating and a sidewalk café, functioning as both a grab-and-go bakery and a neighborhood gathering place.

H STREET NE CORRIDOR

Feru (1128 H St. NE)

A comprehensive Ethiopian menu also serves up the basics: sambusas, special tibs, doro wat and the veggie delight. Opened by former dancer Frehiwot “Feru” Bireka, her mother, Abaynesh is the force in the kitchen, a veteran chef who mastered her technique in rural Ethiopia. Try the Ethiopian honey tej wine or for cocktails, the Feru Sunrise. www.discoverferu.com

Hall on H Street (1248 H St. NE)

is new food hall features smash burger shop Double up alongside Aunteaboba, serving boba tea, tacos and burritos. Also in the Hall: Ralfy’s Chicken, specializing in cheesesteaks and wings and Other’s Co ee. e garage doors open for patio seating and the hall is open to pop-ups and events. Follow and DM on Instagram: @thehallonhst

Henceforth (1335 H St. NE)

A gathering place, brewery and wine bar, where the old H Street Country Club used to be. Elevated pub fare complements the craft beers and wine list. Popular trivia night. For updates visit www.henceforthdc.com

Hush Harbor (1337 H St. NE)

A New Orleans–in uenced bar and kitchen from chef Rahman “Rock” Harper, Hush Harbor pairs Creole-inspired dishes with a social dining experience that encourages conversation and connection. e menu includes Southern staples and small plates served in a lively setting where the rule is: put your phones away. hushharbordc.com

Lazizi (414 H St. NE)

A casual Middle Eastern restaurant o ering shawarma, falafel and build-your-own bowls with fresh toppings and sauces. Lazizi quietly opened in late 2024. Don’t miss the alcoholfree cocktail bar. lazizikitchen.com

Nanglo Restaurant & Bar (1301 H St. NE)

e Nepalese restaurant at the corner of H and 13th, Nanglo takes its name from the traditional bamboo tray used in food preparation. e menu centers on Himalayan staples including momos (dumplings), chaat and curries such as saagwala, presenting regional avors in a contemporary setting. nanglodc.com

Open Crumb (822 H St. NE)

A Black-owned West African inspired carryout specializing in bold, spice-forward dishes rooted in regional traditions. e menu focuses on rice dishes, stews and grilled meats prepared in-house with distinct spice blends as well as breakfast and homemade ginger beer. e small-format operation emphasizes takeout and quick service while introducing cuisines still underrepresented in the area. opencrumbdc.com

Sulod Cocktail Bar

(1248 H St. NE 2nd Fl)

Upstairs from the former location of Hiraya, this Filipino-Creole cocktail bar and kitchen

serves craft drinks and Filipino style light bites. Check out their instagram page for special events. @sulodcocktailbar

Sushi Sato (1245 H St. NE)

An izakaya-style restaurant from chef Tim Ma, Sushi Sato combines traditional Japanese bar food with an all-you-can-eat format. e menu features sushi and rolls alongside small plates and shareable dishes, with both standard and premium tasting options available in a lively, neighborhood setting. sushisatodc.com

Tapori

(600 H St. NE)

An Indian street food restaurant and bar drawing on the avors of roadside vendors across India. e menu includes chaat, wraps and shareable plates alongside a cocktail program that supports a social, high-energy dining atmosphere. Recent top review from the Washington Post. taporidc.com

Tango Pastry (408 H St. NE)

Tango Pastry is an Argentine bakery and café from Chef Katriel Menendez, bringing the avors of Córdoba and Mendoza to the District. e menu features a mix of sweet and savory items including empanadas, alfajores filled with dulce de leche and traditional pastries, alongside co ee and light café fare. O erings like choripán and tea sandwiches re ect the breadth of Argentine street and café culture. tangopastry.com

Ti any’s Bar & Bistro (709 H St. NE)

Blending Mediterranean avors with American influences, Tiffany’s Bar & Bistro offers brunch, dinner and cocktails in a polished setting. The menu is rooted in traditional techniques shaping dishes that balance familiarity and innovation. A strong cocktail program and emphasis on hospitality position it as both a neighborhood staple and a destination for gatherings and celebrations. ti anysbistrobar.com

NAVY YARD / THE WHARF

Canton Disco (1025 First St. SE)

A Cantonese-inspired restaurant from

chef Timothy Yu, Brian Schram and sommelier Brent Kroll, Canton Disco transitions from a daytime café to a full-service restaurant and bar in the evening. e menu emphasizes shareable dishes such as chili-spiced wontons, salt-and-pepper wings and whole fried sh with fresh peppers. cantondisco.com

El

Rey (71 Potomac Ave. SE)

A Mexican restaurant and bar from the team behind local hospitality projects including e Royale, El Rey serves tacos, margaritas and shareable plates in a lively, casual setting. e menu blends traditional avors with a modern, neighborhood-focused approach. elreydc.com

Fish Shop (610 Water St. SW)

Located at e Wharf, Fish Shop o ers a casual seafood-focused menu inspired by coastal sh markets. Diners can expect sh and chips, sandwiches and fresh seafood plates served in a relaxed waterfront setting. shshopdc.com

JINYA

Ramen Bar (675 Wharf St. SW)

A modern Japanese ramen restaurant at e Wharf, JINYA specializes in slow-simmered broths and customizable bowls featuring pork, chicken and vegan options. e menu also includes small plates, rice dishes and a curated beverage program. jinyaramenbar.com

Taqueria Xochi (300 Tingey St. SE)

A full-service expansion of the popular taqueria, this Navy Yard location offers dine-in service alongside tacos, quesabirria and other Mexican street food staples. e menu emphasizes bold avors and a casual, approachable dining experience. taqueriaxochi.com

Tempo Shack (804 13th St. NE)

A authentic Nepali street food shack, Tempo is known for Momos, Aloo Mimka, water bu alo dumplings and their generous servings. Tempo Shack o ers new combinations such as mixed chow main, incorporating Indian and Chinese avors in a no-frills setting. temposhackeats.com

UNION MARKET AREA / NORTHEAST

Chai Pani (Union Market District)

A fast-casual concept inspired by Indian street food traditions, Chai Pani offers snacks, chaats and avorful small plates rooted in regional cuisine. e menu em-

phasizes bold spices, casual dining and a vibrant, social atmosphere within the Union Market district. chaipanidc.com

Elegancia (1280 Fourth St. NE)

Located within La Cosecha, Elegancia is a Latin cocktail bar featuring tropical drinks and small plates inspired by Latin American cuisine. e focus is on a strong beverage program paired with light, shareable dishes in an intimate setting. lacosechadc.com

e Second Address (303 Massachusetts Ave. NE)

A neighborhood café and gathering space serving breakfast, lunch, co ee and tea, e Second Address o ers a relaxed setting for casual meals and work, with a patio, upstairs dining room and quieter coffee lounge. Simple, well-prepared daytime fare in a welcoming, community-oriented space. secondaddressdc.com H

ArtsonTHE HILL

by Elizabeth O’Gorek

THEATRE COMPANIES

Arena Stage 1101 Sixth St. SW

202-554-9066

arenastage.org

Founded in 1950, Arena Stage has long championed new work as well as reimagined classics that re ect the diversity and complexity of the

American experience. Now in its eighth decade, the company presents productions, educational programs and artist residencies while serving an annual audience that numbers in the hundreds of thousands.

ExPats eatre (Atlas Performing Arts Center) 1333 H St. NE expatstheatre.org , ExPats eatre@aol.com

Founded in 2019 by Karin Rosnizeck, ExPats eatre produces

plays that explore contemporary social and political issues through an international perspective. e company focuses on works that broaden audiences’ understanding of history and culture, highlight women’s voices and examine cross-cultural themes. Productions and readings are typically staged at venues including the Atlas Performing Arts Center on H Street NE.

Faction of Fools eatre Company

545 Seventh St. SE

factiono ools.org

info@factiono ools.org

Dedicated to the Italian theatrical tradition of Commedia dell’Arte, the company creates physical comedy productions that combine classical techniques with contemporary storytelling. In addition to performances and touring productions, Faction of Fools o ers school residencies, workshops and actor training programs.

Folger Shakespeare eater –

(See Folger Shakespeare Library under Performance Venues below)

Mosaic eater Company of DC

(Atlas Performing Arts Center)

1333 H St. NE

202-399-7993 * mosaictheater.org

Producing socially relevant and provocative theater that explores contemporary issues, the company stages productions at the Atlas Performing Arts Center and regularly partners with community organizations for discussions and educational programming connected to its plays. Mosaic is known for presenting new work as well as innovative interpretations of existing plays.

St. Mark’s Players

301 A St. SE 202-854-9199 stmarksplayers.org info@stmarksplayers.org

St. Mark’s Players has been a xture of the Capitol Hill theater community for more than forty years. e resident theater company of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church began with

productions of Gilbert and Sullivan operettas and has evolved into a well-established community theater producing a variety of plays and musicals. e group typically stages several productions each season and welcomes volunteers and performers from across the community.

Ta ety Punk eatre Company

545 Seventh St. SE 202-873-5330 ta etypunk.com info@ta etypunk.com

Taffety Punk Theatre Company is a Washington theater company known for energetic, minimalist productions of classic plays—particularly works by Shakespeare. Founded by a collective of actors who shared an enthusiasm for both classical theater and punk rock aesthetics, the company emphasizes accessible ticket prices and bold staging. Productions frequently appear in intimate venues including the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop.

VISUAL ARTS

ARTECHOUSE

Capitol Hill Art League (CHAL)

545 Seventh St. SE

caphillartleague.org

1238 Maryland Ave. SW artechouse.com/location/dc

ARTECHOUSE is an innovative art destination dedicated to the intersection of art, science and technology. The Washington location presents immersive digital exhibitions created by international artists using projection, sound design and interactive technology. Visitors experience large-scale installations designed to engage audiences with new forms of artistic expression.

e Capitol Hill Art League is a volunteer-run organization for local visual artists and is a program of the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop. Members participate in exhibitions, gallery talks, workshops and critique sessions as well as plein air painting outings and other activities. CHAL organizes juried and non-juried exhibitions each year and regularly hosts open-call shows for artists throughout the Washington region.

Culture House (formerly Blind Whino)

700 Delaware Ave. SW

culturehousedc.org

Culture House is a nonpro t arts space located

in a brightly painted former church building in Southwest DC. e venue hosts art exhibitions, concerts, community gatherings and youth arts programming.

Frame of Mine

545 Eighth St. SE

202-543-3030

frameofminedc.com

Frame of Mine is a family-owned framing business located on Barracks Row that also supports local artists by hosting exhibitions in its gallery space. In addition to custom framing and art services, the shop periodically displays work by local artists and organizations such as the Capitol Hill Art League.

Gallery NK

321 K St. NE (rear alley)

240-486-0261

galleryonk.com

Gallery NK is an independent gallery and artist studio located in an alley space between I and K Streets NE. e gallery presents exhibitions by local and international artists working in a variety of media, including painting, photography and sculpture.

Gallery O on H

1354 H St. NE

202-213-2465

galleryoonh.com

Gallery O on H is a contemporary gallery and event space featuring indoor exhibition galleries and an outdoor courtyard. The venue hosts art shows, performances and special events, showcasing work by local and visiting artists.

Rubell Museum DC

65 I St. SW

202-964-8254

rubellmuseum.org/dc

Rubell Museum DC presents contemporary art from the internationally recognized Rubell family collection. The museum opened in 2022 in the former Randall School building and features rotating exhibitions of modern and contemporary art from the late twentieth and twenty- rst centuries.

MUSIC PROGRAMS

Capital City Symphony

1333 H St. NE

capitalcitysymphony.org

Based at the Atlas Performing Arts Center,

Capital City Symphony presents orchestral concerts that bring together talented amateur and professional musicians. e orchestra performs creative programs that include symphonic classics as well as twentieth-century works and contemporary repertoire. Capital City Symphony is known for providing opportunities for community musicians to perform alongside experienced players.

Capitol Hill Chorale

P.O. Box 15703

202-540-0547

capitolhillchorale.org

Capitol Hill Chorale is a volunteer chorus of roughly ninety singers that performs several concerts each season in churches and other venues on Capitol Hill and across Washington. e ensemble presents a wide repertoire that ranges from classical choral masterworks to contemporary compositions, folk music and popular styles. Under the direction of Maestro Frederick Binkholder, the chorale performs both a cappella and accompanied works.

Chiarina Chamber Players

chiarina.org

Chiarina Chamber Players presents chamber music concerts featuring internationally recognized musicians performing repertoire that ranges from eighteenth-century works to contemporary compositions. e organization brings chamber music performances to intimate venues across Washington, including locations on Capitol Hill.

United States Navy Band

617 Warrington Ave. SE

navyband.navy.mil

e United States Navy Band, headquartered at the Washington Navy Yard, is composed of several performing ensembles including the Concert Band, Commodores jazz ensemble and Sea Chanters chorus. More than 170 enlisted musicians perform hundreds of public concerts and ceremonial events each year across the United States and internationally. On summer evenings the Navy Band participates in the popular Friday Evening Parades at Marine Barracks Washington.

MUSIC VENUES

e Anthem

901 Wharf St. SW 202-888-0020

theanthemdc.com

e Anthem is a major concert venue located at e Wharf on the Southwest waterfront. Designed with a exible layout and stateof-the-art sound system, the venue hosts performances by major touring artists across many musical genres while providing a more intimate experience than larger arena venues.

Mr. Henry’s Upstairs

601 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-546-8412

mrhenrysdc.com

Celebrating its 60 year, Mr. Henry’s upstairs bar and performance space became known as an early performance venue for singer Roberta Flack and continues to feature live music programming including jazz performances and open jam sessions by local musicians.

Music on the Hill

801 D St. NE

202-733-3158

musiconthehilldc.com

Music on the Hill is a family-owned music store serving musicians in the Capitol Hill community. The shop sells and rents band and orchestra instruments and provides lessons and educational programs for musicians of all levels. e store occasionally hosts performances and community music events.

Pearl Street Warehouse

33 Pearl St. SW 202-380-9620

pearlstreetwarehouse.com

Pearl Street Warehouse is an intimate live music venue at e Wharf featuring performances by local, national and international artists. With a capacity of roughly 300 people, the venue offers a mix of live music, food and drinks in a casual setting.

Pie Shop

1339 H St. NE

202-398-7437

pieshopdc.com

info@pieshopdc.com

Pie Shop is an independent bakery and café on H Street NE known for its handmade pies. Upstairs, the venue hosts live music performances featuring local and touring artists and supports the District’s independent music scene.

Transmission

1353 H St. NE

transmissiondc.com

Booking@TransmissionDC.com

Transmission is a recently opened live music venue and nightclub located on the H Street NE corridor in the former Rock & Roll Hotel building. e two-level venue hosts concerts, DJ

events and experimental performances featuring local and international artists across genres including punk, electronic and underground music. e space was developed by the DIY collective 618 Productions and aims to create a community-oriented venue that supports emerging artists and inclusive nightlife.

Union Stage

740 Water St. SW

unionstage.com

Union Stage is a live music venue at e Wharf presenting emerging and established artists in a performance space that holds several hundred guests. e venue hosts concerts, private events and community programming throughout the year.

DANCE

Capitol Movement

222 G St. SE 240-375-4505

capitolmovement.org

Capitol Movement o ers dance classes in styles including hip-hop, contemporary, jazz and lyrical for both children and adults. e organization operates performance groups including the Capitol Movement Dance Company and youth companies that perform at community events and competitions. Lesson studio location may vary.

Momentum Dance eatre

534 Eighth St. SE 202-517-7252

momentumdancetheatre.org

Momentum Dance eatre presents dance productions rooted in jazz, hip-hop and theatrical dance styles. Founded by Capitol Hill resident Roberta Rothstein, the organization o ers training programs as well as professional performances featuring both students and guest artists.

St. Mark’s Dance Studio

301 A St. SE

info@stmarksdance.org

stmarksdance.org

St. Mark’s Dance Studio o ers ballet, modern dance and Pilates instruction for children, teenagers and adults. e studio is part of the

arts programming associated with St. Mark’s Episcopal Church on Capitol Hill.

Step Afrika!

(Atlas Performing Arts Center)

1333 H St. NE

202-399-7993

stepafrika.org

Step Afrika! is an internationally recognized dance company dedicated to the tradition of stepping, an art form rooted in African American fraternities and sororities. The company presents performances, residencies and workshops worldwide and regularly performs at the Atlas Performing Arts Center.

Studio One Dance

738 Seventh St. SE

studioone-dance.com

Studio One Dance offers creative dance instruction for young children in ballet, tap, jazz and lyrical dance styles. Classes introduce students to basic dance techniques and terminology through music and movement.

PERFORMANCE CENTERS

ese are organizations which produce and or host a variety of creative groups, performances, lectures, discussions and other events.

Atlas Performing Arts Center

1333 H St. NE

202-399-7993

atlasarts.org

Atlas Performing Arts Center is a major cultural venue on the H Street NE corridor presenting theater, music and dance. e center hosts performances by resident companies including Mosaic eater Company, Step Afrika! and Capital City Symphony while also producing festivals and youth programming.

Capitol Hill Arts Workshop

545 7th St. SE

202-547-6839

chaw.org

Capitol Hill Arts Workshop (CHAW) is one of the neighborhood’s primary community arts organizations, o ering classes in visual arts, dance, music and theater for children and adults. e facility includes studios, a gallery and a black-box theater and hosts performances, exhibitions and community arts events throughout the year.

Capital Turnaround

770 M St. SE

capitalturnaround.com

Capital Turnaround is a large event

and performance venue located in a renovated church building in Navy Yard. e space hosts concerts, conferences, performances and community events.

Folger Shakespeare Library & eatre

201 E. Capitol St. SE

202-544-4600, folger.edu

Folger Shakespeare Library is home to the world’s largest and nest collection of Shakespeare’s material and to major collections of other rare Renaissance books, manuscripts and works of art. Its Elizabethan theater provides an intimate setting for world class productions. Public programs include plays, concerts, literary readings, family activities and exhibitions, as well as numerous K-12 and college programs for students and teachers. Check the website for event listings.

Hill Center

921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE

202-549-4172, hillcenterdc.org

A vibrant home for culture and education on Capitol Hill, Hill Center o ers a wide variety of programming for people of all

ages and backgrounds, including lectures and conversations which showcase current newsmakers and opinion leaders; cooking, language, studio arts, mindful motion and health classes and more. Hill Center Galleries hosts over 100 artists annually in gallery spaces throughout the building, and its annual Pottery on the Hill event attracts the nest potters from across the nation.

Library of Congress

10 First St. SE

202-707-5000

loc.gov

The Library of Congress, the largest library in the world, hosts concerts, lm screenings, exhibitions and lectures that are open to the public throughout the year. You will need to register for a card to access collections at the Madison Library.

MOVIES

Angelika Pop-Up at Union Market

550 Penn St. NE angelika lmcenter.com/dc

Angelika Pop-Up at Union Market is an independent art-house

cinema featuring rst-run and specialty lms. e theater offers craft beer, wine and light concessions.

Mary Pickford eater Library of Congress

101 Independence Ave. SE loc.gov/rr/mopic

The Mary Pickford Theater at the Library of Congress hosts public screenings of lms from the Library’s extensive motion picture collection. Programs often highlight historically signi cant lms and restored works. For times and listings, check the above link or call 202-707-9994.

Miracle eatre

535 Eighth St. SE themiracletheatre.com

e Miracle eatre on Barracks Row is a historic neighborhood movie theater originally opened in 1909. Today the venue screens second-run lms and is also used for community events and private rentals. See upcoming lm showings online. H

FAMILY

On a warm afternoon, Sarah and Dustin Hanks spotted their son before he saw them. He was throwing a baseball across the lawn at Lincoln Park, a few friends running and laughing behind him. Nearby, another group sat with his brother on a bench, leaning on bikes, talking. Kids drifted between them, joining the game, calling out names. e boys hadn’t planned anything; they had just shown up, as they often do, because they knew someone would be there.

Hanks and her husband stood for a moment and watched. “ en we walked up and said ‘Hi’ to our children,” she said, before continuing to the grocery store.

“It’s literally been the most quintessential small town USA, raising the kids here,” she said.

The Mystery of Teens on the Hill

RaisingTeenagers on The Hill

by Elizabeth O’Gorek

Teenagers on the Hill have a great deal of autonomy, starting with school. Some roll out of bed and walk a few blocks to Eastern, gathering friends along the way. Others ride transit, peeling o toward Banneker or School Without Walls. After school, they might head to a Smithsonian museum to do homework, often favoring the Portrait Gallery atrium, or go to the food courts at Pentagon City or Tysons.

“It’s not that di erent from when we were in high school, except they don’t need a ride,” Becca McGeehan, mother of a teenager, said.

Public transit gives teenagers early independence. ey get themselves to school,

Park. Some participate in the Youth on Course program at Langston Golf Course, which lets them play 18 holes for $15.

“I’ve seen them riding their bikes with a few golf clubs strapped on their back,” Elizabeth Campbell said. “It’s pretty funny.”

ey order pizza and spread blankets in the park, talking until dark. When the weather turns, they gather at houses, playing poker, sitting around backyard res or watching movies in basements. ey eat at Tunnicli ’s, grab co ee at Peregrine or Starbucks, or walk to Eastern Market for agua frescas, crepes and Sephora runs. Sometimes they head to Hong Kong Carryout for fries and mumbo sauce, or to Union Station for McDonald’s.

clubs and sports. Sandra George often sends her 15-year-old to the grocery store on her way home from the Metro. With the Kids Ride Free card, they embrace that freedom. Many remain involved in activities that began years earlier. Eastern senior Wesley Hanks is an Eagle Scout, along with many of his friends. Sidney Norris and Molly McGeehan still meet with their Girl Scout troop on weekends.

Most play sports. Lucas Campbell, Wesley and Cooper play football and baseball for Eastern. Brigit McGeehan plays softball with Capitol Hill Little League, and Molly plays on Flagstar’s girls’ elite team. Maya Campbell plays soccer with City Sporting Club.

Fifteen-year-old Jessie George swims at Rumsey Pool. She and Sidney Norris jog to the Mall and the Capitol, laughing at tourists who mistake it for the White House.

Kids bring footballs or frisbees to Lincoln

Despite attending di erent high schools, they know one another. Parents say they see each other after school and on weekends, maintaining friendships from childhood while adding new ones.

“ ey learned very quickly how to build community, how to accept people,” McGeehan said.

Why They Stay

For most of these parents, staying on Capitol Hill re ects both values and opportunity. ey point to access, culture, diversity and public schools they have chosen to support.

McGeehan said she and her spouse see urban living as “what’s going to keep the world moving forward,” citing diversity, public institutions and DC public schools like Eastern, Walls and Banneker.

For these families, raising teens on the Hill is a choice both personal and civic. ey

want to invest in local schools, build community and raise children in a complex city rather than at its edges. In their words, the bene ts of the Hill, including youth autonomy, close-knit community and access to culture, outweigh the lure of more space. Actually the smaller houses are a bene t, McGeehan argues. “ e way we live here keeps us in each other’s space, and that helps keep us close as a family,” she said.

It Takes a Village

Most teenagers move with full freedom outside school. Many have demonstrated trustworthiness since late elementary school. Norris described it as “trust but verify.” Her daughter earned independence by being where she said she would be and arriving on time.

Most have smartphones, though not all share location. Parents say they do not worry. “I will often get messages from my friends, ‘Oh, I just ran into Jessie,’” Sandra George said. “It’s nice to know she’s where she said she’d be.”

Sarah Hanks remembers getting a message early in her sons’ independence after one crossed against the light.

“But how did you know???” he asked when she confronted him.

“I have eyes everywhere,” Hanks said. “ ey’re still teenagers,” Campbell said. “ ere’s always shenanigans, but having a tight-knit community, you’re able to keep tabs on them.”

George said that re ects the kind of village that raises children. “ ey see people we know. ey see other adults,” she said. “ ey are out in a community of people that they know and know them. ere are trusted people around them all the time.”

Close Enough to Connect

Parents say proximity also protects against isolation. National conversations about adolescence often focus on isolation, screen

time and rising concerns about anxiety and depression. On Capitol Hill, those concerns still exist. But families say their daily reality makes it di cult to stay disconnected for long. “I do think that living on the Hill facilitates getting together and hanging out with people o of our phones,” Becca Norris said. Friends live nearby, so plans don’t require

coordination. Kids walk to each other’s houses, knock on doors, meet in parks or fall into pickup games.

“ ey are so social,” Becky McGeehan said, “and connected to people in real life.” Of course, phones are still part of their lives. Teens text, scroll and share videos, sometimes while they sit together looking at the same screen. Parents do not pretend those habits have disappeared, but they say screens do not dictate the ways their children interact with others.

Parents say their children still experience stress, pressure and the normal challenges of growing up. What they see less of is prolonged isolation. e constant access to one another creates interaction that is hard to replicate in places where distance requires planning and transportation. ese kids can open the door and nd a friend on the sidewalk. e teens agree that the Hill is the best place to be.

“We’ve built up an amazing community, and I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else,” Molly McGeehan said. “What’s so good about living as a teenager on the hill is how autonomous I can be,” she said.

Family Time, Reclaimed

Teenagers are not home as often, but families still spend time together. Weeknights center on dinner, when most families make the e ort to eat together, or at least sit with their kids when they come home late after practice.

Living on the Hill makes it easier to do things together. e Campbells load paddle boards and kayaks into the Anacostia, or ride e-bikes to Nationals games and concerts.

Teens make their own plans, leaving parents with unexpected space. “It’s been lovely,” Campbell said. “Our kids already had plans, and we get to look at each other and say, ‘What do we want to do?’”

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themselves. Campbell and her husband walk to Eastern Market for a date night, or head out to Pacci’s or Ethiopic on H Street.

A Place That Grows With Them

I was walking through the park and I saw my son sitting with a girlfriend on a bench,” she said. “I was standing outside the playground remembering when we were inside it.”

Sarah Hanks will watch her eldest graduate this June. She has spent most of her adult life on Capitol Hill. Her rst glimpse came in 2004, driving north on Barracks Row. “I saw all the restaurants and the shops and the brick sidewalks,” she said. “And I thought to myself, I want to live here.”

In the years since, she and her husband walked dogs through Lincoln Park, then pushed strollers, then brought their children to the playground. Later, their three boys rode bikes around the loop and played football and baseball in the grass.

“I remember the rst time

Now her children move through the neighborhood on their own as one gets ready to leave. e parents say the village that raised their children will also sustain them well beyond their children’s teen years. At Lincoln Park Hanks hosts Fridays We Prance, dancing weekly with a group of friends around the park. Many are close friends who have known each other for years as their kids moved through preschool and beyond.

Living in proximity has created a community for the parents that will last after the kids go away to college, Norris said. “So it’s been great for the kids and great for us too.” H

FAMILY RESOURCES

Capitol Hill is a wonderful neighborhood in which to raise a family, with opportunities for learning, recreation and discovery located just steps from our front doors. Around the corner are community centers, libraries, bookstores, toy and game shops and indoor play spaces. Tutoring, activities, camps and classes are all available right here in our close-knit village.

COMMUNITY CENTERS AND LIBRARIES

DC Public Libraries • dclibrary.org

Northeast Library (330 Seventh St. NE)

Rosedale Library (1701 Gales St. NE) Southwest Library (900 Wesley Pl. SW) Southeast Library (403 Seventh St. SE), (under modernization); interim services at Arthur Capper Recreation Center (1000 Fifth St. SE)

Public library branches serving Hill families include Northeast, Rosedale and Southwest. e Southeast Library remains in modernization until the end of Summer 2026, with interim services o ered at Arthur Capper while the original Carnegie building is under construction.

DC Public Library branches host story times, homework help, early literacy programming and a wide range of educational activities for children and caregivers. Check the website for current hours, locations and event listings.

Hill Center

921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-549-4172, hillcenterdc.org

Located in the historic Old Naval Hospital building, Hill Center provides classrooms, studios and performance space for educational and cultural programming for all ages. Programs include concerts, lm screenings, cooking classes, art courses, language instruction, lectures, youth camps and family programming. Hill Center also hosts rotating

gallery exhibitions featuring regional artists and students.

Education Programs at Hill Havurah

212 East Capitol St. NE 202-739-3515, hillhavurah.org

Hill Havurah is an inclusive Jewish congregation with education o erings for children and families. Programming includes Gan Shalom and Summer Camp, Yavneh, B’nai Mitzvah preparation and training, and even extends into adult opportunities. Learning emphasizes Jewish learning, community participation and an inclusive spiritual life.

BOOKS GAMES AND TOYS

East City Bookshop

645 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Ste. 100 202-290-1636, eastcitybookshop.com

hosts family-friendly events, tournaments, and learn-to-play gatherings, and sta are known for helping parents nd age-appropriate games.

Solid State Books

600 H St. NE

202-897-4201, solidstatebooksdc.com

Solid State Books is a Black-owned, independent bookstore and cafe on H Street NE carrying books, gifts and children’s titles. e shop also hosts readings, book clubs, and community programming for adults and younger readers.

East City Bookshop remains Capitol Hill’s independent neighborhood bookstore, with a strong children’s section plus gifts and events. Story times, author talks, book clubs, and seasonal family programming continue to make it a community gathering place as much as a retail shop.

Labyrinth Games and Puzzles

645 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-544-1059, labyrinthgameshop.com

Labyrinth specializes in board games, card games, role-playing games, puzzles, and hobby gaming for all ages. e shop regularly

DAY CARES AND PRESCHOOLS

Alphabet-A Child Development Center 1901 C Street, SE 202-204-1395, dcalphabeta.com

Alphabet-A is an experiential daycare in Washington, D.C., o ering full-time, part-time, and before- and after-care programs for infants through preschoolers. eir play-based curriculum emphasizes hands-on exploration, creativity, and social-emotional development.

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Operating Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Alphabet-A provides a nurturing environment where children engage in active learning and discovery.

AppleTree Early Learning Schools

138 12th St. NE

488 Virginia Ave. SW

330 Maple Dr. SW

330 21st St. NE

202-526-1503

appletreeinstitute.org

AppleTree operates free pre-K programs for three- and four-year-olds across the District through the DC common lottery. e network uses its Every Child Ready instructional model, which emphasizes social-emotional learning, literacy, language, mathematics and STEM. Multiple campuses serve District families through the DC School Lottery.

Capitol Hill Cooperative Nursery School

421 Seward Square SE chcns.us

Capitol Hill Cooperative Nursery School, or CHCNS, has served neighborhood families for decades and continues to operate a small cooperative preschool program led by veteran teacher Frances Slaughter. e school emphasizes child-directed play, kindness, con dence and neighborhood exploration, with parent

participation built into the program. CHCNS also o ers summer camp and drop-in programming. Apply online.

Capitol Hill Child Care

801 North Carolina Ave SE

(Christ of Shepherd Church) CHCC Preschool

603 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-590-6914

capitolhillchildcare.com

Capitol Hill Child Care incorporates a playbased approach to their curriculum-driven learning. O ering care to infants through preschool, CHCC emphasizes the development of a positive self-image and the ful llment of each child’s potential. Teachers and sta are committed to giving close and personal attention. ere are no televisions at this school!

Capitol Hill Learning Group (CHLG) Preschool

433 Ninth St. NE

capitolhilllearninggroup.com

CHLG’s Preschool program is a Christ-centered, teacher-directed play-based preschool program for children aged 2.5 - 5 years of age. Established in 2006, CHLG is licensed by DC as a morning only parent/teacher cooperative with parents serving as the assistant in the classroom on a rotating basis. CHLG’s Preschool program boasts small class sizes of no more than 10 students and a tight-knit learning community. e school also o ers classes for students up to 8th grade.

e Hill Preschool

337 North Carolina Ave. SE

202-543-5372

thehillpreschool.org

Established in 1972, e Hill Preschool serves children ages 2 to 5 in a play-based program designed around each stage of early childhood development. Applications are accepted up to 12 months in advance of the academic year. Summer camp sessions are also o ered.

Jenkins Hill Child Development Center

201 15th St. SE

202-543-4664, jenkinshillcdc.org

A non-pro t child development center incorporated in 1981, Jenkins Hill provides a safe

and stimulating environment where infants and toddlers are encouraged to grow socially, emotionally, creatively, physically and intellectually. ey believe the rst school experience should be pleasant, warm and involving. Students learn and develop through play and peer interaction with parents taking an active role.

Northeast Stars Montessori Preschools (NES) 1325 Maryland Ave. NE

202-399-2208

nestars.net

Northeast Stars Montessori Preschools are fully licensed preschools in Old Town Alexandria and Capitol Hill. ey provide individualized, personal, educational opportunities for the whole child. eir teachers deliver “Montessori and More!” through mixed-age (2 to 5 years) classrooms, carefully planned lessons and the incorporation of music and arts. NES schools o er before-care and extended day learning from 3 to 6 p.m., space share and part-time placement. Schedule a tour and check out their newly renovated, bright classrooms.

University for Kids Capitol Hill

728 F St. NE, 202-544-4544

H Street – 806 H St. NE, 202-853-9144

Navy Yard/Capitol Riverfront, 1550 1st St. SE 202-681-4249

universityforkids.com

University for Kids Child Development Center provides infant and toddler care as well as preschool classrooms. Programs promote real life experiences with directed and non-directed activities on a weekly schedule with family style meals, outdoor play, music and movement and activities that stimulate motor skills, social emotional learning and incorporate everything from physical play to STEM activities.

Phase Family Learning Center

700 M St. SE, (Capital Turnaround entrance on L St.) 202-964-4850

phasedaycare.com

Phase Family Learning Center o ers fullservice preschool and child care for children from six weeks to ve years old. e center emphasizes academic growth, family connection and a high-capacity program housed within the Capital Turnaround redevelopment.

River Park Nursery School

212 East Capitol St. NE 202-546-7767

riverparknurseryschool.org

River Park Nursery School offers a half-day preschool program for children ages 3 to 5. The small-school model emphasizes individualized attention, independence, curiosity and community, with options for three, four or ve days per week. With a small child to teacher ratio, RPNS is a small classroom experience that provides children individualized attention in a pro-social environment while fostering independence, curiosity, and a sense of community. Apply online.

e Britleys School 790 Maine Ave SW 202-863-0475, britleyschool.com

e Britleys School o ers an exceptional early childhood education rooted in character, con dence, and curiosity. Now enrolling at the Wharf, Britleys serves children ages 3 months to 5 years with small, nurturing classes, an international Montessori curriculum, Mandarin and Spanish immersion, outdoor education, and daily etiquette instruction. At e Portals, e Britleys provides a boutique enrichment program for ages 1–9, featuring specialized clubs in art, science, language, wellness, and culinary exploration.

ToTH Montessori

1000 Fifth St. SE

202-748-5930, tothmontessori.org

ToTH Mwwwontessori, founded as Toddlers on the Hill, is an independent Montessori school serving children from infancy through age 6. e school o ers infant, toddler and primary programs and emphasizes independence, curiosity, problem-solving and a lifelong love of learning.

INDOOR PLAY AND SPACES

e Little Gym Capitol Hill 625 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-798-8323

thelittlegym.com/dc-capitol-hill

e Little Gym o ers parent-child classes,

gymnastics, dance, camps and birthday parties in a structured indoor setting designed for younger children. It remains one of the neighborhood’s clearest indoor play and movement options for families.

Mathnasium of Capitol Hill DC

621 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, 1st oor unit 202-760-2206

mathnasium.com/math-centers/capitolhilldc Mathnasium provides math tutoring for students from early elementary grades through high school. Sessions are o ered in person and online.

ONLINE RESOURCES

Moms and Moms-to-be of Capitol Hill facebook.com/groups/208466146178343 is private Facebook group was created as a support space for new and expecting moms in and around Capitol Hill. It is a place to ask questions and gain support from other Capitol Hill moms and professionals. Membership must be requested.

MoTH (Moms on the Hill) main@moth.groups.io groups.io/g/MoTH

MoTH is open to moms, dads, and guardians who are residents of Capitol Hill. is sup-

port group has about 9,000 members who discuss parenting issues on the list serv and meet up for many activities around the Hill, like playgroups, Meals on Wheels for families with new arrivals, education fairs and community activities. Parents also buy, sell, giveaway and seek items for their children.

Take My Kid’s S (TMKS) facebook.com/ groups/305494154630469

TMKS is a private Facebook group focused on giving away and sharing children’s items among Capitol Hill and Hill East families. No nonsense sharing of free kids’ stu with more than 4,000 members. e group is private; request to join.

TUTORING, SCHOOL AND LEARNING RESOURCES

Capitol Hill Learning Group (CHLG) K-8

433 9th St. NE

capitolhilllearninggroup.com

CHLG’s K-8 University-Model® program is located at 9th & Maryland Avenue, NE. Established in 2006, CHLG is a Christcentered micro-school that boasts dedicated teachers, small class sizes, a tight-knit learning community, and a reduced in-school schedule. Bringing the Christian worldview to bear in all learning is the hallmark of what we do, and our students grow to be responsible, independent, and self-driven learners.

Capitol Teachers

202-288-1900

capitolteachers.com tutors@capitolteachers.com

Capitol Teachers provides one-on-one and small-group tutoring across the Washington area for kids in Kindergarten through Senior high school year. e company provides experienced classroom teachers, personalized academic support and help across core subjects and test preparation virtually and in-person.

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DC Summer Camp Fair

J.O. Wilson Elementary School 660 K St. NE

dccampfair.com

e J.O. Wilson Elementary school PTA gathers representatives from more than a wide variety of camps serving the DMV to share information on their spring break and summer camp o erings. e fair usually takes place in late January, just before registration for summer camp begins, but check the website for the date of this year’s event and full camp listings.

Downey School Consulting

downeyschoolconsulting@gmail.com

Education consultant E.V. Downey works with families on school placement and admissions strategy.

Jefferson MS

EASTERN HS

Eliot-Hine MS

Brent Elementary ES (301 N. Carolina Ave. SE; swing space 2501 11th St NW). Currently under renovation; reopening in SY 2027-28 J.O. Wilson ES (660 K St. NE; swing space 810 26th St. NE). Currently under renovation; reopening in SY 2026-27.

My School DC

202-888-6336

info.myschoodc@dc.gov

myschooldc.dc.gov

My School DC is the common application and public school lottery for participating public and public charter schools in the District that serve PK3 to Grade 12. Visit the website to find your in-boundary school, learn about District schools and nd resources and events for families and students. Lotteries for students in high school end in February and for PK3 to Grade 8 in March preceding the relevant school year. Visit website for dates and to sign up for noti cations.

Ward 6 Public School Parents Organization

w6pspo.org

w6pspo@gmail.com

W6PSPO promotes cooperation among the

parent organizations of the public schools across the Hill and Ward 6 to improve the education received by all children. W6PSPO works on goals such as strengthening the feeder patterns, ensuring all of our school facilities are modernized and well maintained, and ensuring students can safely walk and bike to school.

THERAPY AND SUPPORT

Capitol Hill Child Psychiatry

50 E St. SE, Suite 300

202-810-1923

capitolhillchildpsychiatry.com

Capitol Hill Child Psychiatry is the practice of Dr. Meg van Achterberg, a child and adolescent psychiatrist who works with children, teens, young adults and families. Services include evaluation, therapy and medication management.

Capitol Hill Child Psychiatry

650 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Ste. 440

202-544-5440

ccccmentalhealth.com

Provides individual and family therapy services as well as psychological assessment and testing. Services available in person and online. Schedule a call or explore openings online.

Capitol Kids erapy

201 Massachusetts Ave. NE, Unit C-9

202-544-5469, capitolkidstherapy.com

Founded in 2000, Capitol Kids erapy o ers specialized pediatric speech and language services for children up to age 12. Conveniently located on Capitol Hill, they o er speech and language therapy, feeding therapy, oral-motor and articulation therapy, and support for reading and written language development.

Early Stages

1125 New Jersey Ave. NW

202-698-8037, earlystagesdc.org

Early Stages is a DC Public Schools IDCPS) early intervention and special education referral program for young children. It provides free evaluations for eligible DC children and helps families identify developmental delays and disabilities before kindergarten.

Playwell

202-996-543, playwelldc.com

Playwell is a women-owned practice offering therapy, lactation support, parent education and early childhood services. Speech-language pathology, occupational therapy, infant massage, lactation consultation, physical therapy, and pelvic oor therapy are available at various locations and in-home. Playwell provides pre- and postnatal women and caregivers the ability to enhance child development and promote family wellness.

e Reading and Language Learning Center

220 I St. NE, Suite 240 703-821-1363

info@readingllcenter.com readingllcenter.com

The Reading and Language Learning Center is a private speech, language and literacy practice with a Washington office on I Street NE. The center works with children and adults on reading disorders, language and learning disabilities, speech and sound disorders and related concerns. ey o er programs throughout the year as well as summer programs for children aged 2 years and older.

Skills on the Hill, LLC 1301 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-335-7968

skillsonthehill.com

Skills on the Hill o ers pediatric occupational therapy for children from infancy through the teen years. e practice works with families on motor-skill delays, sensory processing, dyspraxia, hypotonia, autism spectrum supports and social and play skills.

FAMILY WELLNESS

Breathing Space

202-599-0434

inquiries@breathingspacedc.com breathingspacedc.com

Breathing Space Family Yoga offers yoga and mindfulness programming for all ages, from newborns and caregivers to school-aged children, teens and adults. e program also o ers camps, prenatal and postnatal support,

workshops and family wellness education. Lessons are o ered at various locations on the Hill.

DC Pregnancy Loss and Infant Death

Peer Support Group

dc-plids.org

DC-PLIDS o ers monthly support meetings for parents experiencing miscarriage, stillbirth, infant death or related pregnancy loss. Members are invited to share when ready, but may also simply attend and listen. Contact forms, current meeting dates and times and resources are online.

Doulas of Capitol Hill

571-207-8005, doulasofcapitolhill.com

Doulas of Capitol Hill is a full-service concierge doula agency o ering preconception, pregnancy, birth and postpartum support in Washington and the surrounding region. e organization emphasizes personalized support, education and community-building for new and expecting families.

Housecalls on the Hill –

Heidi Johnson, CPNP 202-306-5862

heidi.j.johnson@gmail.com

heidijohnsoncpnp.com

Pediatric nurse practitioner Heidi Johnson provides mobile pediatric care on and around Capitol Hill. Her practice o ers home visits for common childhood illnesses and related needs, with contact information and service details available on her website.

ACTIVITIES, CAMPS, CLASSES

Arts, Music and Dance

American Youth Chorus

1127 5th St. NW, Ste. B 202-629-3140

congressionalchorus.org

AYCdirector@congressional.chorus.org

American Youth Chorus is a program of the Congressional Chorus for students in grades three through eight. Rehearsals take place weekly at Capitol Hill Arts Workshop (545 7th St. SE). e chorus emphasizes music education, performance experience and con dence-building in

a supportive setting. Scheduled auditions take place on a rolling basis throughout the year.

Atlas Performing Arts Center: Arts for Young Audiences

1333 H St. NE

202-399-7993, atlasarts.org

Atlas family programming includes Arts for Young Audiences performances by organizations specializing in theater, music, puppetry and dance for children. Programs vary by season, with many events geared toward children roughly ages 2 to 10.

Capitol Hill Arts Workshop (CHAW)

545 Seventh St. SE

202-547-6839, chaw.org

CHAW o ers classes in dance, theater, music, visual art, ceramics and photography for students of many ages, including a robust youth arts program. e workshop also runs camps, after-school courses and community arts programming. Private music instruction is also available.

KidSinger Jim

888-KIDS-MUSIC childrensmusic.com

Jim Hossick, a.k.a Kidsinger Jim has more than a decade of experience as a music teacher in pre-K through Grade 8 schools, preschools and special education schools. You may have seen him perform at Hilloween! Kindsinger Jim performs Big Barn Puppets every Tuesday and Friday at Eastern Market and special showings Saturdays. He’s also available for events. Check website for tickets and to con rm performance times.

Performing Arts Music & Movement Classes

202-544-3106

A beloved Capitol Hill instructor for over 40 years, Ms. Mary o ers piano, voice, theater, dance, and movement classes for all ages. Known for her nurturing, joyful approach, she creates a welcoming space where students can grow, express themselves, and thrive. Ms. Mary believes the arts are a wonderful tool for parenting, well-being, and creating a loving, joyful world. Call for class details.

Mister Mike’s Music Together

202-251-7205

mistermikesmusic@gmail.com

mistermikesmusic.com

Mister Mike’s Music Together o ers music and movement classes for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and caregivers. The program emphasizes joyful participation, singing and rhythm through classes designed for very young children and their adults.

Momentum Dance eatre

534 Eighth St. SE

202-517-7252

momentumdancetheatre.org

Momentum Dance eatre o ers dance training in multiple styles for children, teens and adults on Barracks Row. e studio emphasizes strong technique, performance opportunities and a joyful but serious approach to dance education.

Music on the Hill

801 D St. NE

202-733-3158, musiconthehilldc.com

Whether you are 3.5 years old or 103.5, we at Music on the Hill believe that music is for everyone! We take the guesswork out of Music Education by providing everything you need right in our Capitol Hill store. With our quality instrument sales and rentals (some starting as low as $25/month), we can out t your speci c needs as well as pair you with one of our excellent faculty members who are all experienced performers and passionate educators. We o er instructors in guitar, piano, bass, voice, violin, viola, cello, drums, woodwinds, brass and more. We also o er introductory Group Classes in guitar, banjo and ukulele. All of our private lessons are available in person or over Zoom.

National Children’s eater info@nationalchildrenstheatre.org nationalchildrenstheatre.org

Founded in 2025 and based on Capitol Hill, National Children’s eatre o ers researchbased theatre education for children ages 3–18. rough classes, camps, and school partnerships, its programs foster creativity, con dence, literacy, and social-emotional growth, while building collaboration, imagination, and empathy in a supportive, inclusive community.

Rock e Hill rockthehilldc.com

Led by DC-based professional musicians

Laura Tsaggaris and Steve Leroy, Rock e Hill o ers music programming for all ages. With an emphasis on custom curriculum and FUN, our music enrichment programs feature private & semi-private lessons, group jam sessions, live show production, recording time, backstage eld trips, and guest artist seminars.

St. Mark’s Dance Studio stmarksdance.org

Since 1963, St. Mark’s Dance Studio has trained dancers of all ages in classical ballet, jazz, Pilates, and Chair exercise. Please visit the website - stmarksdance.org, or email at info@stmarksdance.org with questions, more information, and to register.

Tippi Toes DC 202-527-9089

claire@tippitoesdance.com tippitoesdance.com

Tippi Toes® provides kid-friendly, high energy, positive dance classes for children ages 18 months to 12 years in childcare centers, schools, playgroups and community centers. Tippi Toes® also provides themed day-o school and summer camps as well as birthday party entertainment. Email with questions.

Sports

Capitol Hill Little League chlldc.org

Capitol Hill Little League provides baseball and softball programming for neighborhood children and teens, including a Challenger division for players with disabilities. The volunteer-driven league has grown substantially and remains one of the largest family sports organizations on the Hill.

DC Department of Parks and Recreation:

Kids Sports and Fitness – Multiple locations 202-673-7647

dpr.dc.gov/page/kids-sports- tness

DPR o ers children’s sports and tness programming across the District, including classes and clinics in dance, swimming, basketball and more. O erings vary by season and recreation

center. Visit the website for more information, including class locations and to look at o erings in your child’s age group.

DC Girls Baseball

dcgirlsbaseball@gmail.com

dcgirlsbaseball.com

DC Girls Baseball is a nonpro t dedicated to expanding girls’ participation in baseball. e organization o ers clinics, team-building opportunities and skill development for girls aged 6 to 18 who want more baseball beyond co-ed leagues.

DC-ICE (Inner City Excellence) dc@innercityexcellence.org dc.innercityexcellence.org

DC-ICE is a youth skating-development program that o ers after-school, camp and club opportunities in ice and inline skating. Programming has been associated with locations including Fort Dupont and Anacostia Park.

DC Sail

650 Wharf St. SW, Unit 20 Diamond Teague Pier, 99 Potomac Ave. SE 202-547-1250, dcsail.org

DC Sail is the community sailing program of the National Maritime Heritage Foundation. Youth programs promote and sustain a ordable educational, recreational and competitive sailing for all ages, empowering participants to develop self-respect, sportsmanship, teamwork as well as sailing skills. ere are summer camps and high school racing programs.

DC Vault

2200 East Capitol St. NE events@dcvault.org dcvault.com

DC Vault runs an outdoor pole vault training center on East Capitol near the RFK Stadium, where they hold training sessions and events for entry level to elite athletes in individual, group and private settings. Whether you’re training to compete or for tness, there’s something for everyone. Fly Kids, their youth course intended for vaulters aged 6 to 10, teaches primary phases of the vault.

DC Soccer Federation dcsoccerfederation.org

e DC Soccer Federation works to ensure that safe, a ordable and inclusive soccer options are available to everyone in the District regardless of where they live. e DC Armory Junior Competitive Program features co-ed U8 and U10 teams who play in competitive tournaments in the DC region with two practices per week at e Fields at RFK and one game on the weekend. DCSF also has a parent league, which plays throughout the neighborhood, and a hospitality league for players from the service industry. Contact through the website.

DC Way Soccer

571-490-1275, dcway.com

DC Way is a Capitol Hill-based recreational soccer organization founded in 2013. e group o ers camps, leagues, clinics and school-based programs emphasizing skill development and fun.

Fort Dupont Ice Arena

3779 Ely Pl. SE

dpr.fdia@dc.gov

dprfortduponticearena.splashthat.com

Fort Dupont Ice Arena has reopened in the portfolio of DC DPR, with skating programs and facility information now prominently posted through the agency website. Free skate is available with ticket and waivers.

Just for Kids Sports

202-240-8188

justforkidsdc.com

Just for Kids o ers sports lessons, camps and birthday parties in a variety of locations. Multiple sports, including baseball, trampoline, soccer, tee-ball and LAX (lacrosse) are offered to kids as young as 18 months all the way to 11 years.

Kicks Are For Kids (KAFK Soccer)

700 12th St. NW

1-800-265-2785

kafksoccer.com

KAFK uses a variety of soccer games to engage kids aged 2 to 8 in physical activities, creating a perfect opportunity for kids to develop multiple skills. KAFK will coordinate a soccer class for groups of six or more and o ers one on one training and birthday parties.

Kids Pro Soccer

202-438-8555, kidsprosoccer.com

Kids Pro Soccer offers toddler, youth and parent-child soccer programming across the Washington area, including Capitol Hill sessions. The organization emphasizes developmentally appropriate instruction, fun and con dence-building.

Sports on the Hill (SOTH)

713 Massachusetts Ave. NE

sportsonthehill.com

Sports on the Hill is a non-pro t, volunteerbased youth sports organization established in 1971 o ering youth sports for soccer, baseball, softball, basketball, wrestling, lacrosse, and eld hockey. Programs are fee-based. Financial aid is available. Registration, contacts and information about each sport are easily found on the website.

Titans Youth Hockey

3779 Ely Pl. SE

titans.hockey.dc@gmail.com titanshockey.org

Titans Youth Hockey is a recreational hockey program associated with the Fort Dupont rink community. Check the website for the most recent registration information and for

rink locations since Fort Dupont Ice Arena transitioned to the DC DPR portfolio.

Tae Kwon Do College

820 6th St. NE (Calvary Episcopal Church)

202-271-5449

mastergutman.com

Master Erica Gutman is a 7th Degree Black Belt certi ed by the World Governing Body of Tae Kwon Do in Seoul, Korea. She teaches children starting at the age of four years. Classes are small, with much individual attention.

Washington Capital United 202-559-3495

admin@wcunited.org wcunited.org

Washington Capital United is a fast-growing soccer club playing on elds throughout the Hill. e club focuses on player development and is a year-round soccer program for youth ages 7 to 19. It has competitive teams in the Eastern Development Program (EDP), National Capital Soccer League (NCSL), Washington Area Girls League (WAGS) and Old Dominion Soccer League (ODSL).

Warrior Fusion

202-713-9509

warriorfusion.com

In a safe, structured, fun, environment, children and adolescents age 5 and up hone essential life skills, including discipline, focus, strength, coordination, con dence and respect. Students learn Shorin-Ryu karate, earning belts at an individualized rate of progress as they develop advanced skills in forms and sparring. Classes take place at various locations, including the Hill Center (921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE).

Dr. William H. Rumsey Aquatic Center 635 North Carolina Ave. SE

202-724-4495, dpr.dc.gov

Rumsey Aquatic Center has long served families near Eastern Market with indoor swimming and aquatic classes. e facility is now in a modernization process, with projected closing sometime in 2027 for a full rebuild. See dgs.dc.gov/page/rumsey-aquatic-center for details.

SUMMER CAMPS

Adventures on the Hill

202-688-1580, summercampdc.com

Adventures on the Hill Summer Camp DC is about making learning a fun, hands-on experience that children ages 3 to 10 will remember for years. e well-rounded curriculum helps campers explore their interests in STEM, sports, culture, health and wellness and more at three Capitol Hill locations. Adventures on e Hill Summer Camp is a District of Columbia Public Schools Approved Program Partner.

Breathing Space Yoga Camp

202-599-0434

breathingspacedc.com

Breathing Space Summer Camp provides children with a fun, creative, educational, and enriching experience through yoga, movement classes, mindfulness activities, relaxation, games, crafts, eld trips, and outdoor time. Camp options range in ages from K-7, Counselor in training options for 5th to 8th graders. Camp Locations have included St. Mark’s Church at 301 A St. SE.

Friends Community School Summer Camp

5901 Westchester Park Dr. College Park, MD 301-441-2100

friendscommunityschool.org/summer-camp Friends Community School o ers weekly summer sessions for children beginning at age 3 1/2 and extending into the elementary grades, ranging from arts and crafts, archery, music, engineering, and more! Camps are taught by experienced teachers and camp counselors from FCS and our extended community.

National Children’s eater info@nationalchildrenstheatre.org nationalchildrenstheatre.org

Founded in 2025 and based on Capitol Hill, National Children’s eatre o ers researchbased theatre education for children ages 3–18. rough classes, camps, and school partnerships, its programs foster creativity, con dence, literacy, and social-emotional growth, while building collaboration, imagination, and empathy in a supportive, inclusive community.

Northeast Stars Montessori Summer Camp 1325 Maryland Ave. NE

202-399-2208

nestars.net

NES is a professionally run preschool with an eye for individualized attention in a warm, friendly setting. e camp o ers 14 unique weeks of science experiments, outdoor exploration, and lots of outdoor fun that every toddler will love! Explore science in a fun and educational camp! With di erent themes every week that complements their STEM Montessori curriculum both inside and outside the classroom, all summer long. Summer camp is o ered for children ages 2 to 3.5 years and 3.5 to 5 years. Aftercare is available.

Camp Shakespeare Klein eatre

450 7th St. NW campstc@shakespearetheatre.org shakespearetheatre.org

Camp Shakespeare is now o ered downtown, as Shakespeare eatre sold their Barracks Row headquarters in 2025. At camp, actors aged 6 to 18 dive into the world of the greatest playwright in history. Working with theatre professionals, participants unravel plays with text analysis; transform into characters through voice and movement; wage battles with stage combat; and develop acting skills. Sessions culminate in a performance. Aftercare is available.

Polite Piggy’s Day Camp and Aftercare

240-480-3195

politepiggys.com

Polite Piggy’s o ers out-of-school-time care, camps and enrichment programming at multiple DC school sites. Its summer program serves children from early elementary through middle grades at a school location on Capitol Hill, with active current listings online. ey o er unique classes like art, pickleball, music, sciences, STEMovate, chess, tness, sports, cooking, Legos, eld trips, water-play on-site and hiking club. Half and full days available with a flexible schedule. Register and see details online. H

PETS

To Sniff or NOT To Sniff, That Is The Question

P ETSON T HE H ILL

by Andrew Lightman

Pedestrians walking, eyes glued to small illuminated screens, is perhaps the most common sight on Capitol Hill. After all, the neighborhood is lled with VERY IMPORTANT people doing VERY IMPORTANT work. e fate of the universe as we know it might rest on the composition of the next email or text.

Dogs and cats, our oldest companions, do not own cell phones. “Obvs,” the frequent millennial expression states. e oldest of human companions, they practice the radical art of being completely present in the world, absolutely attuned to a range of senses to which humans possess no corollaries.

Watch the progress of a hound stalking their archenemy, a squirrel, in Lincoln Park. Observe a cat about to pounce on a backyard bird. Ears, eyes and nose are completely focused on their quarry. Body, practically vibrating, in preparation for the ending chase. e focus is total. No room for the noise of social media or the pings of an unanswered electronic missive.

In the noisy digital age of overcommunication, dogs and cats have wisdom to impart to their so-called masters. Brick your cell phone, they say to us with their quivering ears and wiggly tails. Take time to admire the shrubs and owers. Take a deep breath and inhale their scent, they enthuse. e world around is intriguing, colorful, odiferous and fascinating. Following their advice, the tension generated by the rat race gently leaves my neck and shoulders. I nd myself noticing the beauty of a neighbor’s garden or appreciating the diversity of the architecture styles that grace e Hill.

Social Perks of Owning a Dog

Owning a canine on Capitol Hill is also the quickest path to a richer social life. Try walking your dog from one end of the Eastern Market Weekend Flea Markets to the other. Every few feet a stranger will literally beg to pet your canine.

For many years, without a dog, tortoise, cat or even a potbellied pig of my own, I remained a distant observer of the social universe of dogs and their owners. en, just before Christmas 2006, I welcomed Nekoe, a Shiba Inu puppy, into my household. Suddenly, a new world beckoned.

For 14 years, Nekoe and I walked to the former Hill Rag o ce across from Eastern Market. Our journey took us through Marion and Gar eld parks. As my puppy made friends, so did I. Later, Saki, a rescue Shiba, joined our small pack. I spent many happy years at work with the two napping canines under my desk.

Nekoe and Saki have long since departed. Now, I am accompanied in my daily peregrinations by a mischievous Chihuahua puppy named Bobby and Atticus, my third Shiba Inu. Together, we have rediscovered many new neighborhood friends, two-legged and four-legged.

Owning dogs signi cantly connected me to the social tapestry of Capitol Hill. I joined the ranks of the Congressional Cemetery Canine Brigade. ere, my companions and I took weekly walks among the gravestones of the famous and not-so-famous. As canines frolic among the stones, total strangers walk together. Some of my oldest friendships date back to such chance encounters. A few marriages can trace their origins to such strolls.

Funnily enough, one often remembers the names of dogs rather than those of their owners. One can’t miss the Great Danes Tiny and Mini in the Cemetery, gentle giants. Often, we walk with Atticus’s bestie, Gretel, a large shepherd who consents to share her naturally occurring dog toys, more commonly known as sticks.

Friendships often persist long after the dogs involved have crossed the Rainbow Bridge. One of my favorite Cemetery dogs was BT, a blind Schipperke who could negotiate the entire Cemetery by nose. BT departed many years ago, but I still attend periodic festive soirees at his owner’s house.

So, when walking around the Hill, take your cues from our furry friends. Brick your phone. Sni the owers. Greet your neighbors, even if strangers. Your life will be richer for it.

Public Dog Parks

Capitol Hill, the Navy Yard and Southwest have many city-owned public dog parks for legal run and play o -leash in an enclosed environment. Canines who frequent them must be vaccinated, licensed and registered with the DC Department of Health.

Kingsman Field Dog Park is located on D Street and Tennessee Avenue NE. It is maintained by Hill Hounds (www.hillhounds. com), a volunteer-run nonpro t organization. e park has segregated large and small dog play areas.

Lansburgh Dog Park on Delaware Avenue between I and M streets SW is a 10,000-square-foot facility with separate large and small dog areas. It is maintained by the DC Department of Parks and Recreation and Paws of Southwest (www.facebook.com/ PawsSWDC/), a local nonpro t.

e Navy Yard Dog Park is located on New Jersey Avenue SE across from the Whole Foods. Swampoodle Dog Park is located at ird and L Streets NE. The park has a pouredin-place dog agility structure,

lighting, irrigation and water stations. Friends of NoMa Dogs (www. nomadogparks.org) helps maintain the park.

e Virginia Avenue Dog Park is located at 901 Virginia Avenue SE. It is DC’s largest such facility. Virginia Avenue Dog Park Partners (www. virginiaavedogpark.com) helps with maintenance and amenities.

e Yards Dog Park is located at 355 Water St. SE in Yards Park in the Capitol Riverfront.

Congressional Cemetery

If you have any doubt about the popularity of dogs on the Hill, try applying for a spot in the Congressional Cemetery K9 Corps. e 32-acre, historic working cemetery in Hill East is owned by Christ Church and is partially funded by fees paid by members of its K9 Corps. Members (and visitors for a daily $10 charge) can walk their pooches o -leash. ere are some simple rules. Pick up after your dog. No balls, bikes, skateboards or toys. All dogs must be vaccinated, spayed or neutered. For more information, visit www. cemeterydogs.org.

Lost Pets

Call the Humane Rescue Alliance at 202576-6664. Provide a description of the pet. Post

yers in local parks. Alert neighbors through local online Listservs. Include a description of the pet and where and when it was last seen.

The DC Animal Control Shelter is located at 1201 New York Ave. NE. For more information visit www.hrla.doh.dc.gov. e Animal Control Shelter accepts calls from the public and provides services 24 hours a day. Services include animal disease control, rabies suspect control, stray animal control, dangerous dog control, licensing, enforcement, sterilization and adoption. e shelter accepts injured and stray animals 24 hours a day. If a pet wearing a DC tag is picked up, the shelter will notify the owner. e shelter is operated by the Washington Humane Society. For more information, visit washhumane.org.

Adoption

Howl to the Chief has Rural Dog Rescue (www.ruraldogrescue.com) adoptions on Saturdays between noon and 2 p.m. at 719 Eighth St. SE.

For cat adoption days, visit Capital Cats at www.capitalcatspet nder.com.

Dogs, cats and other pets are available for adoption at the Humane Rescue Alliance. For more information, visit www. washhumane.org. H

PET GROOMING

Bonnie’s Dog & Cat Grooming 1364 E St. SE 202-548-0044 bonniesdogandcatgrooming.com

City Dogs

301 H St. NE 202-234-9247 city-dogs.com

District Dogs

1221 Van St. SE Suite 110 202-769-0008 districtdogs.com

Dogtopia

900 M St. SE 202-629-2765 dogtopia.com

Pooches, Kitties & Kisses Mobile Grooming Salon 202-723-7387 poochesgrooming.com

DOG WALKING & BOARDING / SITTING SERVICES

Atlas Doghouse

1375 H St. NE, 202-450-6259 1340 E St. SE, 771-216-6959* atlasdoghouse.com

Capital City Dog Walking & Pet Care

202-503-6279 capcitydogs.com

City Dogs

301 H St. NE 202-234-9247 city-dogs.com

District Dogs

1221 Van St. SE, Suite 110 202-769-0008 districtdogs.com

Dogtopia

900 M St. SE 202-629-2765 dogtopia.com

Metro Mutts 202-643-6344 metromuttsdc.com

Patrick’s Pet Care Washington, DC (service area) 202-630-7387 patrickspetcare.com

Pet Peeps

1140 Third St. NE (Uline Arena / REI Building) 202-232-7387 petpeeps.biz

Sit-A-Pet 202-362-8900 sitapet.com

Wanderpups info@wanderpups.com wanderpups.com

PET STORES

City Dogs

301 H St. NE 202-544-0891 city-dogs.com

District Dogs 1221 Van St. SE, Suite 110 202-892-4049 districtdogs.com

directory PETS

Howl to the Chief 719 Eighth St. SE 202-544-8710 howltothechief.com

Howl to the Chief Union Market Coming Early Summer 2026 1315 5th St. NE howltothechief.com

Petco

625 H St. NE 1503 New York Ave. NE petco.com

OBEDIENCE TRAINING

Atlas Doghouse

1375 H St. NE, 202-450-6259 1340 E St. SE, 771-216-6959 4 I St. SE, 771-216-6959 atlasdoghouse.com

District Dogs 1221 Van St. SE, Ste. 110 202-769-0008 districtdogs.com

Happy Dogs on the Hill 703-371-4715 leticia.dogtraining@gmail.com happydogsonthehill.com

Human Rescue Alliance –Training Programs 71 Oglethorpe St. NW Behavior Helpline for Adopters 202-723-5730 humanerescuealliance.org/training

VETERINARIANS

AtlasVet 1326 H St. NE 202-552-8600, atlasvetdc.com

Bond Vet

600 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Suite 190 202-996-6737 bondvet.com

District Veterinary Hospital Eastern Market

240 7th St. SE, 202-888-2090 Navy Yard 801 2nd St. SE, 202-964-5623 Brookland 3748 10th St. NE, 202-827-1230 districtvet.com

Good Vets – The Wharf 1000 4th St. SW 202-992-8810 goodvets.com

Livewell Animal Hospital Noma 1232 3rd St. NE, Suite A 202-221-8450 livewellanimal.com/our-locations/ washington-dc/noma/ Shaw

945 Florida Ave NW, Suite 100 202-978-3501 livewellanimal.com/our-locations/ washington-dc/shaw/

P Street Pet Practice 34 P St. NE 202-827-3790 pstreetpetpractice.com

Small Door Veterinary 949 1st St. SE 202-951-5711 smalldoorvet.com

Union Veterinary Clinic 609 Second St. NE 202-544-2500 unionvetclinic.com

We prioritize patient care, client service, and supporting our community! Proud to be serving our neighborhood with optimal veterinary care for over 10 years. ank you for trusting us with you pets, DC!

Advanced High Speed Dentistry Equipment

Upgraded High Resolution Radiography (Xray)

State of the Art Surgical Suite and Monitoring

Human Rescue Alliance

Veterinary Center 71 Oglethorpe St. NW 202-723-5730 humanerescuealliance.org

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) 925 H St. NE, Unit 5 202-794-8002 veterinaryemergencygroup.com

Brandywine Valley SPCA 4 DC Village LN SW 202-888-7387 bvspca.org

If Your Pet Is Lost

If your pet is lost in the District, report it to DC Animal Services, which is operated for the city by the Brandywine Valley SPCA (BVSPCA) in partnership with the DC Department of Health. e organization handles animal control, lost-and-found pets, stray animal pickup and shelter services throughout Washington, DC.

control, it is helpful to post yers in neighborhood parks and notify neighbors through community listservs and neighborhood social media groups. It can be helpful if your pet is microchipped. Ensure your contact information is upto-date and inform the company that your pet is lost.

e District’s animal shelter operations are transitioning from the long-time facility on New York Avenue NE to a new shelter campus:

DC Animal Shelter – DC Village 4 DC Village Lane SW 202-888-PETS (7387)

DC Animal Services / Brandywine Valley SPCA Animal Control Dispatch: 202-888-PETS (7387) bvspca.org/dc/need-help/lostfound-pets

Animal care and control services include responding to stray animals, investigating bites and dangerous animals, reuniting lost pets with owners and sheltering animals that have been found or surrendered.

Residents who nd a stray animal or whose pet has gone missing should call the dispatch line and provide:

• a description of the animal

• the location it was seen or lost

• date and time

• your contact information

In addition to calling animal

The new shelter provides adoptions, lost-and-found services, animal control operations and veterinary care for shelter animals.

Adopting A Pet

Local pet store Howl to the Chief, 719 Eighth St. SE on Barracks Row, also regularly hosts adoption events with rescue organizations.

DC Animal Shelter – DC Village 4 DC Village Lane SW 202-888-PETS (7387) bvspca.org/dc

Dogs, cats and other animals are

available for adoption through DC Animal Services, operated by the Brandywine Valley SPCA, at the District’s new shelter campus. The shelter houses stray and surrendered animals from across the District and works to reunite lost pets with owners and place adoptable animals into new homes.

Adoption visits are generally available: Tuesday – Friday: 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday – Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Prospective adopters can view animals online before visiting and often complete adoptions the same day. In addition, the Humane Rescue Alliance continues to operate its own private shelter, veterinary hospital and adoption center:

Humane Rescue Alliance Adoption Center

71 Oglethorpe St. NW

202-723-5730

humanerescuealliance.org

While it is no longer the District’s animal control provider, the organization continues to o er adoptions, veterinary care, training programs and community services for pets and their owners.

City Dogs Rescue & City Kitties

301 H St. NE

202-567-7364

citydogsrescuedc.org

is DC-based nonpro t organization rescues pets from overwhelmed and underfunded shelters to save their lives. It places dogs and cats in foster homes throughout the region until permanent adopters are found. e group holds frequent adoption events at its H Street adoption center and at neighborhood pet stores.

Rural Dog Rescue

P.O. Box 15719, Washington, DC

ruraldogrescue.com

Rural Dog Rescue focuses on saving dogs from high-kill rural shelters and transporting them to the DC area for adoption. Dogs are typically placed with foster families until permanent homes are found. Foster, adopt or volunteer online or contact foster@ruraldogrescue.com.

Dog Parks On And Around Capitol Hill

Capitol Hill is one of the most dog-friendly neighborhoods in Washington, DC, with several designated dog parks and dog-friendly recreation areas nearby. Many are maintained by neighborhood volunteers and community organizations.

Congressional Cemetery – K9 Corps

1801 E St. SE

congressionalcemetery.org

Congressional Cemetery operates one of the city’s largest dog parks through its K9 Corps membership program, which allows dogs o leash within designated areas of the historic cemetery grounds. Non-member dog walking is only permitted with the purchase of a one-day pass ($15 per dog), and pass holders must follow K9 Corps rules.

Kingsman Field Dog Park (Kingman Park)

1500 D St. NE

kingsmanbark.mailchimpsites.com

is large fenced dog park sits within Kingsman Field near RFK Campus. e park is currently under renovation to improve ground cover and fencing and will reopen in late summer/fall 2026. It is a partnership between nonpro t

organization Kingsman Bark (formerly Hill Hounds) and DC DPR.

Lansburgh Dog Park

95 M St. SW

A 11,000 sq ft gravel dog park with separation for large and small dogs. Lots of amenities including water bowls, cleaning bags, water and seating. e park is managed by DC DPR.

Navy Yard Dog Park (Bark & GO)

101 H St. SE

capitolriverfront.org

is 3,000 sq ft fenced-in dog park s at the corner of New Jersey Avenue and H Street. ere is lots of seating for people. e park is managed by Capitol Riverfront BID in partnership with DC DPR.

Swampoodle Dog Park

3rd and L St. NE

nomabid.org

Located just north of Union Station, Swampoodle Park includes a fenced dog park area along with a playground and public seating. e park is managed by NOMA Bid in partnership with DC DPR.

Virginia Avenue Dog Park (Hill East)

901 Virginia Ave. SE

virginiaavedogpark.com

is fenced dog park is located along the Virginia Avenue Park corridor near the Southeast Freeway. It includes separate areas for small and large dogs and picnic seating for owners near the community garden. e park is managed in a partnership between DC DPR and Virginia Avenue Dog Park partners.

Yards Park Dog Park

Water Street at Anacostia Riverwalk Trail capitolriverfront.org/go/bark-and-go-park ere is a small fenced-in gravel dog park in Yards Park located on the west side of the Great Lawn, near to the parking lot for DC Water Headquarters with plenty of seating for people. Dogs are welcome elsewhere in Yards Park, but must be leashed except in the dog park. e park is a partnership between Capitol Riverfront BID and DC DPR. H

To our ADVERTISERS, thank you for your support of the 2026 Capitol Hill Community Guide. With your help, we’re able to deliver quality, hyper-local publications like this that highlight and uplift our wonderful community.

- Capital Community News Staff

INDEX OUR ADVERTISERS

202

Don Denton - Coldwell Banker ........Back Cover

Downey School Consulting...........................183

East Capitol Dental: Dr. Larry and Langley Bowers.................................147

Eastern Market Main Street...........................133

Eastern Market Pottery..................................143

Edward Jones - Adam Bellacicco..............40, 59

Evelyn Branic - Coldwell Banker...................123 Everyone Home DC........................................69

Michaliga Masonry................Inside Front Cover

Miracle Theatre.............................................175

Monarch Title...............................................123

Monumental Graphics....................................87

Mr. Henry’s....................................................161

Music on the Hill...........................................187

My Total Tutor...............................................187 N,O

Natalia’s Cleaning Services............................90

National Children’s Theatre..........................185

National Roofing..........................................108

New District Lock, Inc...................................135

Northeast Stars Montessori Preschool..........181

OVATION Eye Institute...................................151 P,Q

Pattie Cinelli Fitness......................................151

Peel Haus......................................................... 5

Phyllis Jane Young - Coldwell Banker......24, 176

Polar Bear Air Conditioning & Heating, Inc....................................3, 87

Polite Piggy’s Day Camps & Aftercare..........185 R

R. Thomas Daniel Roofing.............................107

Randolph Cree Hair Salon............................153

Relume Co.....................................................131

Renaissance Development LLC......................92

Robinson & Geraldo, Attorneys at Law.........135 S

Sasha Bruce Youthwork.................................59

Scallan Properties........................................123

Schneider’s of Capitol Hill..............................29

Second Address DC......................................165

Serve Your City...............................................72

Sestak Remodeling Solutions.........................95

Sit-A-Pet, Inc................................................201

Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum............................................171

South Capitol Smile Center, Sheila Samaddar, DDS.......................147

St. Dominic Roman Catholic Church................71

St. Mark’s Dance Studio........................153, 187

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church............................71

St. Peter’s Catholic Church.............................72

St. Peter’s School.........................................182

Standard Cleaning Service Inc.......................88

State Farm - Tim LaCasse..............29, 40, 69,141

Sundance Contracting ...........Inside Back Cover T

Tech Painting Co.............................................81

The Yard - Coworking & Private O ces...13, 136

Thomas Landscapes......................................101

Tiber Realty Group, LLC...................................31

Tippi Toes DC................................................187

Tom Faison, Linda Frame & Carolina LopezColdwell Banker...............................123

Total Web Studio...........................................143

Tunnicli ’s Tavern........................................166 U

Union Veterinary Clinic.................................201

United States Senate Federal Credit Union.....11 V, W

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)..............200

Wanderpups.................................................201

Ward 6 Democrats..........................................53

Wentworth, Inc...............................................94

Wilcox Electric................................................97

Windows Craft Inc.........................................113

Woven History..............................................140

WS Jenks.....................................................104 X,Y,Z

Yarmouth Property Management..................123

ZomTum........................................................167

America’s Neighborhood!

MMANY OF US COME TO THE HILL LOOKING TO FIND a career and to build a future. Often our experiences are similar. We found a job and also found an amazing community. Through our neighbors, our schools, our churches, our community sports programs and our vibrant cultural scene, we have woven ourselves into America’s neighborhood. Over the years, our community, like many others, has faced challenges but continues to prosper and grow. We all bring our own dreams and we continue to work hard to make this great neighborhood an even better place than the one we found. Our neighborhood building blocks are solid and the future of Capitol Hill is bright.

OOKING en our ound an ough ommunity sports pr en oursel ed challenges e

ANY OF US COME TO THE HILL LOOKING TO FIND a career and to build a future. Often our experiences are similar. We found a job and also found an amazing community. Through our neighbors, our schools, our churches, our community sports programs and our vibrant cultural scene, we have woven ourselves into America’s neighborhood. Over the years, our community, like many others, has faced challenges but continues to prosper and grow. We all bring our own dreams and we continue to work hard to make this great neighborhood an even better place than the one we found. Our neighborhood building blocks are solid and the future of Capitol Hill is bright.

DON DENTON

DON DENTON

AssociateBroker 202-256-1353

AssociateBroker 202-256-1353 ddenton@cbmove.com

ddenton@cbmove.com

a career and to build a future. Often our experiences are similar. We found a job and also found an