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Change in Hill East: Plans for RFK, Reservation 13 and the DC Armory by Elizabeth O’Gorek

Notebook by Kathleen Donner

Construction in Progress: A Tour of the Anacostia Arts Center, Now Under Renovation by Matthew McClure

Could There be a Bottle Deposit Bill in DC’s Future? by Catherine Plume

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WHAT’S ON WASHINGTON

Dance Theatre of Harlem at the National

On Friday, Sept. 25, 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, Sept. 26, at 3 and 7:30 p.m., Washington Performing Performing Arts opens its season by welcoming longtime artistic partner Dance Theatre of Harlem back to Washington, DC, for a special three-performance engagement at the National Theatre, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. The program is anchored by the celebrated return of Firebird—Geoffrey Holder’s reimagining of the Russian folktale set in a lush Caribbean landscape. A tale of love and transformation, the show-stopping work has reemerged as a signature piece for the company, blending classical ballet with rich cultural storytelling through a distinctly diasporic lens. Tickets start at $78. broadwayatthenational.com.

H Street Festival (ALWAYS A BLAST!)

The H Street Festival returns on Saturday, Sept. 19, noon to 7 p.m., bringing thousands of visitors to H Street NE for a full day of live music, local vendors, food, art, family activities and community celebration. One of the most highly attended single-day festivals in Washington, DC, the H Street Festival stretches 12 blocks and features 15 stages, each with distinct themes and programming. Expect music in a variety of genres, dance, youth performances, interactive children’s programs, fashion, heritage arts, poetry and more. hstreetfestival.org.

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Nicole Ansari-Cox as Anna and Brian Cox as Bach in The Score at Theatre Royal Bath. Photo: Manuel Harlan

WHAT’S ON W A S H I N G T O N

Solas Nua’s “HAKAWATIS: Women of the Arabian Nights” at Spooky Action

A tyrant avenges his wife’s infidelity by wedding, bedding and beheading a new bride every day. Years later, only five brides-in-waiting remain. These women are unapologetic and united in their fight to keep themselves—and the whole of womankind—alive. They have other ideas for their future, and it starts with a story. In this London Globe hit by Irish-Palestinian playwright Hannah Khalil, audiences are captivated by tales that are funny, raunchy and dangerous—and a matter of life and death. (Hakawati / hakəˈwɑːti/. Noun: Storyteller. From the Arabic terms hekaye, meaning story, and haki, meaning to talk.) “HAKAWATIS: Women of the Arabian Nights” is at Spooky Action Theater, 1810 16th St. NW, from Sept. 24 to Oct. 18. General admission tickets are $50. spookyaction.org.

Brian Cox in “The Score” at Shakespeare (How does art survive when despots rule?)

In spring 1747, Johann Sebastian Bach (Cox) visits the court of Frederick II, Europe’s most ambitious and dangerous leader. When the king presents Bach with a musical puzzle, the composer must decide how to rise to the challenge without forsaking his own morality. Brian Cox brings a “volcanic presence” to Bach in the play’s only American engagement. The Golden Globe-winning actor (Succession) is directed by legendary Trevor Nunn in “The Score,” which pits creativity against the whims of power. “The Score” is at Shakespeare Theatre Company’s Harman Hall, 610 F St. NW, from Sept. 11 to Oct. 18. Tickets start at $43. shakespearetheatre.org.

Mosaic’s “Somewhere Over the Border” at the Atlas

Dorothy becomes Reina in this fresh take on The Wizard of Oz from Brian Quijada, the award-winning co-creator and star of Mexodus, which premiered at Mosaic ahead of back-to-back Off-Broadway runs. Inspired by the true story of his mother’s immigration in the 1970s, “Somewhere Over the Border” takes audiences on a musical journey from El Salvador to America featuring cumbia, Mexican mariachi, boleros, rock, hip-hop and more. As Reina travels north to the Mexican border, she gathers friends, faces dangers and holds tight to the memory of the little boy she left behind to build a better life for them both. Equal parts joyful whimsy and harrowing truth, “Somewhere Over the Border” is at the Atlas, 1333 H St. NE, from Sept. 10 to Oct. 4. Tickets start at $51. atlasarts.org.

“Dirty Dancing” at the National

Set against the unforgettable summer of 1963, “Dirty Dancing” follows Frances “Baby” Houseman as she discovers love, passion and independence through her relationship with charismatic dance instructor Johnny Castle. Featuring live music from the original film, “Dirty Dancing” is at the National Theatre, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, from Sept. 29 to Oct. 4. Based on Lionsgate’s beloved film, the new stage production brings back the electrifying dancing, secret encounters and forbidden romance of the story that captivated a generation. Tickets start at $90. broadwayatthenational.com.

Outlander in Concert: Echoes Through the Highlands at the Warner

Like the stones of Craigh na Dun that carried Claire through time to Jamie, this symphonic experience guides audiences through love and loss, past and future, Scotland and beyond. Bear McCreary’s iconic score takes center stage, performed live by an orchestra while the series’ most stirring moments unfold on a cinemasized screen. Outlander in Concert celebrates the show’s rich heritage, timeless characters and sweeping landscapes. Through time. Through love. Through music. Outlander in Concert is at the Warner Theatre, 513 13th St. NW, on Sunday, Oct. 4, 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $58. warnertheatredc.com. 06

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WHAT’S ON W A S H I N G T O N

Judi Moon and Mike Merrill at ABFF Pop Up in Dallas, 2025.

American Black Film Festival at Angelika at Union Market

The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) makes its Washington, DC debut with a pop-up experience from Sept. 25 to 27 at Angelika, 550 Penn St. NE, at Union Market, bringing one of the country’s most influential film and entertainment institutions to the nation’s capital for the first time. The event comes as ABFF celebrates its 30th anniversary, marking three decades as a premier platform for film, culture and creative discovery that has helped elevate voices including Insecure creator Issa Rae and Black Panther director Ryan Coogler before they became household names. Tickets are on sale now. For the schedule, visit abffpopup.com/washington-dc.

DC Coffee Festival (an immersive coffee experience)

On Saturday, Oct. 3 and Sunday, Oct. 4, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. both days, try some of the best coffee in town—all under one roof. Specially curated roasters and exhibitors share their unique beans and flavor profiles in a fun environment for coffee lovers and friends. The DC Coffee Festival is at Union Market’s Dock5 Warehouse, 1309 Fifth St. NE. Early Admission tickets provide entry an hour before general admission and allow guests to remain for the GA session. Tickets start at $30.89. dccoffeefestival.com.

NoMa in Color Fall Mural Festival and Color Jam

Every fall, the NoMa in Color Mural Festival at Alethia Tanner Park transforms the neighborhood into a living canvas, filling walls with bold, imaginative works that celebrate creativity and community. The public is invited to watch the murals take shape throughout the week before celebrating their completion at Color Jam on Friday, Sept. 18, 4 to 8 p.m., at Alethia Tanner Park, 227 Harry Thomas Way NE. The free celebration features opportunities to meet the artists, live entertainment, an artisan market with more than 20 local makers, interactive art activities, food trucks, a pop-up beer garden hosted by Lost Generation Brewing Co. and opportunities to explore NoMa’s newest public art installations. nomabid.org.

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Home Rule Music Festival at Alethia Tanner Park

The Home Rule Music Festival on Satu rday, Oct. 3, noon to 9 p.m., at Alethia Tanner Park, 227 Harr y Thomas Way NE, is a free, community-centered celebration of Washington, DC’s rich musical history, cultural legacy and creative future. Now in its fifth year, the festival brings together legendary artists, emerging voices, youth musicians and thou sands of residents for a vibrant day rooted in music, place and pride. The festival features live performances spanning jazz, go-g o, hip-hop, soul and contemporary Black music, along with a curated Music & Record Fair highlighting top record shops and local vendors, live art murals, a Kids Zone and a wide sele ction of local food and merchandise vendors. homerulemusicfe stival.com.

Maryland Seafood Festival at Sandy Point State Park The Maryland Seafood Festival at Sandy Point State Park, from Friday, Sept. 11 to Sunday, Sept. 13, features seafood vendors, local shopping, live music, contests, kids’ activities and more. Expect a crab soup cook-off, crab cake eating, oyster shucking, blue catfish eating, a Chesapeake Arts Village, beer and oyster tastings and the world’s largest rubber duck. Festival hours are Friday, Sept. 11, 5 to 9:30 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 12, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Sunday, Sept. 13, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Parking is available at Sandy Point State Park ($12 in advance; $20 at the gate) and at Anne Arundel Community College’s Arnold Campus for $5, with a free shuttle to the festival on Saturday. Parking sells out. General admission is $20. mdseafoodfestival.com.

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WHAT’S ON W A S H I N G T O N

“From These Lands: Sharing Our Natural and Cultural Heritage” at Natural History

Explore more than 600 specimens and cultural items representing all 50 states, the District of Columbia and five US territories. From ancient fossils and dazzling minerals to cherished cultural belongings and groundbreaking scientific discoveries, the exhibition explores connections between people, places and the natural world. “From These Lands” and related programming are part of “Smithsonian’s Our Shared Future: 250,” a Smithsonian-wide initiative commemorating the nation’s 250th birthday. naturalhistory.si.edu.

“Welcome Home: Our Legacy Continues” at the NMAAHC

Join the National Museum of African American History and Culture for a multi-day celebration commemorating the museum’s 10th anniversary. The theme, “Welcome Home: Our Legacy Continues,” invites the community to gather and reflect on the museum’s impact—a dream a century in the making. On Friday, Sept. 25, 7 to 8 p.m., in Heritage Hall is Understanding America: Conversation with Lonnie G. Bunch III, Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. Free; registration required. On Saturday, Sept. 26, 6:30 to 10 p.m., at The Anthem, 901 Wharf St. SW, is “The Purple Ball: Echoes of the Pearl”; general admission is $150. On Sunday, Sept. 27, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., at 101 District Square SW is Violet Vibes: A Community Celebration. Wear your favorite shade of purple and join this family event at The Wharf honoring a decade of the museum’s guiding vision: A People’s Journey, A Nation’s Story. Together, participants will celebrate 10 years of stories that have shaped America and reflect the full complexity of the African American lived experience. nmaahc.si.edu.

Turtle Island in 1776: The Native World Caught Between Empires at American Indian

On Saturday, Sept. 12, 1 to 4 p.m., at the National Museum of the American Indian, join Native and non-Native scholars as they highlight new research on the experiences of 18thcentury American Indian leaders and their tribal communities. Centering Indigenous perspectives on a continental scale, presentations will examine both tribal involvement and non-involvement during the Revolutionary era. Scholars will address Kimowan Metchewais (Cree [Cold Lake First Nations], 1963-2011), “Turtle”, 2012. Native Nations across Turtle Island Painting on canvas, 242.5 x 151 x 3.5 cm, 26/9528. © National Museum of the Ameriand their interactions with competcan Indian. ing empires–Britain, Spain, France, Russia and the emerging United States–while exploring sovereignty, diplomacy, resilience and cultural continuity amid profound change during the war and early nation-building period. Register for this free event at tickets.si.edu.

“A Beautiful Blue Morning Sky” at Keegan

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Stretching across 5,000 square feet, “From These Lands: Sharing Our Natural and Cultural Heritage” invites visitors to celebrate and reflect on the nation’s rich natural and cultural heritage through more than 600 specimens and cultural objects—many rare and never before exhibited—from all 50 states, the District of Columbia and five US territories. Photo: James D. Tiller, Smithsonian

“A Beautiful Blue Morning Sky” is a worldpremiere song cycle receiving a concert performance at Keegan Theatre, 1742 Church St. NW, on the weekend of the 25th anniversary of 9/11: Sept. 11 and 12, 8 p.m.; and Sept. 13, 3 p.m. The chamber piece is an emotional retelling of the day—without politics or conspiracies—through musical stories, vignettes and personal moments presented in chronological order, bringing the human dimensions of this shared event to life. Proceeds benefit Northern Virginia Family Services, which managed the primary long-term response plan following the 9/11 Pentagon attack, providing trauma recovery services to survivors and care to those affected throughout the DMV. Tickets start at $30. keegantheatre.com.

The Rest is Politics – US: The Battle for America Midterms Tour at Capital Turnaround

On Friday, Oct. 9, 8 p.m. (doors at 6 p.m.), The Rest Is Politics: US comes to Capital Turnaround, 770 M St. SE, with hosts Anthony Scaramucci, former White House Communications Director, Wall Street financier and founder of SkyBridge Capital, and Katty Kay, award-winning broadcaster and BBC US Special Correspondent. Drawing on Scaramucci’s experience inside the White House and Kay’s nearly 30 years covering the United States, the show goes beyond the headlines to examine the personalities, policy battles and cultural forces shaping America. From presidential campaigns and foreign policy to life inside Trump’s White House, The Rest Is Politics: US offers informed, accessible analysis of American politics and its global impact. General admission tickets start at $50. unionstagepresents.com.

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American Roots Fall Concert Series at Hill Center

Here’s the lineup: The Little Mercies performs Sept. 13. With individual expertise in bluegrass, reggae, jazz, folk and classical music, their collective sound respects tradition while crossing genre lines. Chloe Kimes performs Sunday, Oct. 4. The independent Nashville-based artist and songwriter is known for honest storytelling and distinctive vocal delivery. Horace Trahan & The Ossun Express performs Oct. 18. Trahan, whose 1999 single “That Butt Thing” became a hit, is a world-renowned Cajun and Zydeco artist. All American Roots concerts are free and take place Sundays, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., at Hill Center, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. Register at hillcenterdc.org.

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Ray LaMontagne at Wolftrap

Ray LaMontagne’s vast catalog spans nine full-length records, chart-topping radio singles and a Grammy win, in addition to multiple Grammy nominations. This year, LaMontagne heads out on the road celebrating his first fulllength album, Trouble, playing it in its entirety along with songs from across his catalog. Ray LaMontagne is at Wolftrap, 1551 Trap Rd., Vienna, VA, on Sunday, Sept. 13, 8 p.m. (gates at 6:30 p.m.). This performance was originally scheduled for Sept. 14, 2025. All previously issued tickets will be honored for the new date. wolftrap.org.

Rams Head Presents the Annapolis Songwriters Festival

Modeled after the Key West Songwriters Festival, the largest festival of its kind in the world, the Annapolis Songwriters Festival brings its love of music to the bay from Sept. 10 to 13. With world-renowned watering holes and intimate theater settings, historic Annapolis provides an ideal setting for live music enthusiasts to discover the faces, voices and stories behind the songs. Here’s a very partial list of participants: Josiah and the Bonnevilles, Valerie June, Maggie Rose, Dylan Altman, Alex Amen, Ruby Amanfu, Sam Ashworth, Anthony David, Elisha Hoffman, Rebecca Lynn Howard, Chuck Mead, Tia Sillers, Tommy Sims, Jeffrey Steele, Justin Wilson, Arlis Albritton, Gloria Anderson, Trent Baarspul, Judy Blank and Kyra Cannon. For additional songwriters and tickets, visit annapolissongwritersfestival.com. Concert of Pat Metheny with the group Unity at San Javier International Jazz Festival, 2018.

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Pat Metheny at Strathmore

Born into a musical family in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, Pat Metheny emerged on the international jazz scene in 1974. He quickly developed a distinctive style blending horn-like articulation with advanced rhythmic and harmonic sensibility, grounded in melody, swing and the blues. With the release of his groundbreaking debut, Bright Size Life, in 1975, Metheny reinvented the jazz guitar sound for a new generation. His achievements include 20 Grammy Awards across multiple categories, three gold records, induction into the DownBeat Hall of Fame in 2015 and recognition as an NEA Jazz Master in 2018, the nation’s highest honor in jazz. Pat Metheny is at Strathmore’s Music Center, 5301 Tuckerman Ln., North Bethesda, MD, on Thursday, Sept. 17, 8 p.m. Tickets are $28 to $98. strathmore.org.

Kim Gordon at the Black Cat

Kim Gordon is an American musician, singer and songwriter best known as the bassist, guitarist and vocalist of alternative rock band Sonic Youth. Gordon was also a founding member of the musical project Free Kitten, which she formed with Julia Cafritz. In addition to her work as a musician, Gordon has worked in record production, fashion and acting and has maintained a career as a visual artist. She is at the Black Cat, 1811 14th St. NW, with Bill Nace on Friday, Sept. 18; doors at 8 p.m. Tickets are $47.15. blackcatdc.com.

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Change in Hill East

Plans for RFK, Reservation 13 and the DC Armory

FK planning, a revived Reservation 13 deal and the proposed transfer of the DC Armory are advancing at the same time but at different paces. That moves long-promised development in Hill East along while opening new questions about timing, transportation and public control. For years, the eastern edge of Capitol Hill has been defined as much by plans as by existing buildings. Now three separate plans are converging around Stadium-Armory Metro: the District is refining a master plan for the former RFK Stadium campus, the DC Council has changed the terms of a major Reservation 13 development and the federal government has proposed transferring administrative control of the DC Armory grounds to the city as the DC National Guard considers a move. Hill East is entering a transformative phase. Each

Map showing location of parcels to be developed. DMPED: HE PH II Disposition 15 Day Register Notice

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project still faces approvals, financing and design work, but current decisions will determine who controls the land, what can be built and which public costs accompany the transformation.

The DC Armory has been the home of the DC National Guard since 1941. In 2026, as the Guard announced plans to relocate, NPS has initiated a transfer of control of the site to the District. Photo: E.O’Gorek/CCN

RFK: Vision Taking Shape

The most visible change is already underway: the old RFK Stadium is dismantled. The larger redevelopment, however, remains in the planning and preconstruction stage. The District released a draft RFK Campus Master Plan June 30 and closed a 45-day public-comment period Aug. 14. The Office of Planning is now expected to revise the document before sending it to the D.C. Council for consideration. The draft covers roughly 174 acres and proposes 5,000 to 6,500 homes, with at least 30 percent designated affordable, plus six million to eight million square feet of mixed-use development. It divides the campus into six districts. The Washington Commanders would lead development of the Stadium, Plaza and Riverfront districts, while the District would oversee the Kingman Park District, Recreation District and Anacostia Commons. A 65,000-seat enclosed stadium remains targeted to open in 2030. The plan is a framework, not a construction drawing. It establishes intended land uses, building heights, open spaces and a street network for land that lacks conventional zoning. Next come revisions, Council review, Comprehensive Plan and zoning actions, environmental review and detailed engineering. The surrounding neighborhoods will arrive in phases. Transportation remains the largest unresolved issue for nearby residents. The city and WMATA have an agreement to fund design for improvements to Stadium-Armory Station and a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line, called the gold line, that would connect Union Station to RFK via H Street NE. Plans are at 30 percent, and $300 million has been budgeted for station improvements although funding is not yet allocated for the BRT.

But traffic remains a concern. Draft documents sketch new and converted streets, parking structures and transit connections, but final lane configurations, game-day traffic operations and parking controls have not been settled. The result is a mismatch in certainty: the stadium has a 2030 target, while much of the system intended to move tens of thousands of visitors is still conceptual. The measure of progress over the coming year will be whether the District converts its vision into enforceable zoning, funded infrastructure and a schedule coordinating the stadium with housing, parks and transportation.

Revised Deal Revives Reservation 13 Project

Immediately south of the RFK campus, the Hill East Development District, still widely known as Reservation 13, is moving along at a much slower pace. The District adopted a master plan for the former hospital campus in 2002. Phase I eventually produced the Park Kennedy apartments and The Ethel which provide permanent supportive housing along with ground-floor businesses. Large portions of the 67acre site remain undeveloped. A July 14 Council vote removed a major obstacle for the next piece. The Council approved PR 26-736, the Hill East Phase II Bundle 2 Disposition Term Sheet Amendment Approval Resolution of 2026. The action revised the business terms under which

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R13 Community Partners would develop parcels C, E and H at 1900 Massachusetts Ave. SE. Plans call for townhouses, multifamily and mixed-use buildings, a hotel and a public park on Parcel E. Earlier development materials described more than 1,200 homes, about 60,000 square feet of retail and a 150-room hotel, although final numbers can change through design and zoning. The amendment responds to higher construction costs and a difficult lending market. It extends the development period for each parcel from 30 to 32 months after commencement and changes responsibility for the park. Under the revised arrangement, the District would construct the park and lease it to the developer for 25 years. The city has also programmed substantial public spending for streets and park work serving Hill East Phase II. That public contribution drove Council debate. Chairman Phil Mendelson (D) opposed the resolution; Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen (D) and at-large Councilmember Robert White (At-Large-D) voted present. Allen questioned shifting the park obligation to taxpayers and the opportunity cost of roughly $35 million in capital spending. Ward 7 Councilmember Wendell Felder (D) argued that rejection risked another stalled Ward 7 project and further delay to promised amenities. Committee Chair Matt Frumin (Ward 3-D) said tight capital and rising costs had made the original terms difficult to execute. Approval does not put shovels in the ground by itself. The parties still must execute a land disposition agreement, complete zoning review and secure financing, permits and final designs. But the resolution is consequential because it keeps the selected development team and project structure alive after economic conditions undermined the original terms. The next evidence of real momentum will be an executed agreement, a zoning filing and a construction team and schedule.

The Guard Changes at The Armory

The newest development concerns a property that was not included in the federal transfer of the main RFK campus. The National Park Service (NPS) has asked the National Capital

Planning Commission (NCPC) to approve a transfer of administrative jurisdiction over the approximately 9.4-acre DC Armory (2001 East Capitol St. SE). NCPC has placed the item on its Sept. 3 consent calendar. This transfer is different than RFK Campus. In this case, administrative jurisdiction would pass to the District, but the federal government would retain title to the underlying land. The proposal would give the city day-today control of the site and position it to coordinate the Armory with adjacent redevelopment. But the NCPC action will not decide the future of the building or its future use. The DC National Guard, headquartered at the Armory, is considering relocation as construction expands around RFK. An 80-acre area at the federally owned Armed Forces Retirement Home in Northwest Washington has been reported as a possible destination, but no final relocation decision has been announced. The National Guard did not return a request for comment. The second set of questions concerns the Armory itself. The 1941 building is both a military facility and a large civic venue managed for events. District control raises possibilities for continued public-event use, renovation or integration into the RFK campus. So far, the city has not commented on future uses. Officials will also need to explain and explore what limitations are placed on the federally-owned land, how historic-preservation review would apply and whether future decisions would require additional federal approval. Finally, will the Armory receive its own transparent public process, or be folded into the stadium campus after key decisions are made? Councilmember Felder told the Hill Rag that he believed that some community consultation should proceed any decision-making. Whatever happens, the view east of 17th Street is set to change dramatically over the next decade. And Hill East is no longer waiting on a single master plan. It is now confronting overlapping projects with different leads, approval processes and timelines. The question now is not simply whether development moves forward, but whether the District can coordinate the pieces and keep the public involved before change makes choices harder to revisit. ◆

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Construction in Progress

A Tour of the Anacostia Arts Center, Now Under Renovation

by Matthew McClure

here’s something exciting happening behind the papered-up windows of the Anacostia Arts Center on Marion Barry Ave SE in Anacostia. Powered by the Washington Area Community Investment Fund (WACIF), the center has been shuttered since last fall as part of an $11 million renovation project. “It was a fragmented space,” the Center’s executive director Messay Derebe explained to the group of stakeholders assembled for the hard-hat tour of the Center late last month. “Over the years, the community wanted arts and culture, a co-working space, a gathering space and retail. The building kept adding those functions in response. It meant that the building didn’t really work cohesively.” WACIF’s solution? To close the Center and work with Corenic Construction Group and architectural and interiors studio Drummond Projects to completely renovate the 90-year-old building. Like other historic structures in Anacostia, the building housing the Anacostia Arts Center has assumed many roles over the years. It’s been an auto shop, a Woolworth department store and a workforce training center. It’s welcomed people from across the world and from every socio-economic and cultural background over its threshold, which still features the iconic Woolworth ‘W’ tiled in mosaic. For decades, it’s been a place where the community can gather, work, chat, learn, play and relax. This venerable legacy has been the north star that’s guided Derebe and her team through the various stages of the Center’s renovation. WACIF consulted widely with residents and stakeholders to find out what they wanted to see in the revamped space before they closed its doors last year. The programming that’s been most enthusiastically received by the community – the annual Fusion Festival, Crate Convention, Afro Johns demonstrating how the lower level of the Arts Center has been redesigned to let in more light.

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Renderings of what the center will become.

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House Spirit Fest, Black Box panel discussions and more – have acted as the blueprint for the renovation. “We’ve used this as opportunity to make the building fit what was successful and what worked,” explained Michael E. Johns Jr, the renovation’s project manager. The feedback WACIF most consistently received from Center patrons was that they wanted to be able to meet, mingle and be inspired by each other within a space designed for integration rather than isolation. In response to this, and by far the biggest alteration, is that The HIVE coworking space for entrepreneurs and business owners has been incorporated into the main level of the Center. Historically, The HIVE was housed on the lower floor. “We wanted to make sure that every workspace in The HIVE has access to natural light,” said Johns. “That’s always been a big issue and it’s been our primary objective in the way we’ve split the building up.” WACIF’s also changed up the membership structure for The HIVE. Once open, entrepreneurs will be able to sign up for drop-in memberships (access to technical facilities and meeting rooms, but no dedicated workspace), dedicated desk memberThe Art Deco façade of the Anacostia Arts Center. ships (including assistance with certificaThe street facing windows will soon display products from local makers and creatives. tions like CBE or HUBZone) or an office membership, featuring full access to your own private workspace. A new creative entrepreneur membership for podcasters, graphic designers and other artists will be implemented, in addition to a hospitality training membership.

WACIF Programming Not to Miss

While the Anacostia Arts Center has been closed, WACIF’s been busy facilitating satellite programming in locations throughout DC. The Sip, Shop & Create series connects local entrepreneurs with each other, their communities and current and future customers. The next Sip, Shop & Create is planned for September 17 at Yeleen Beauty Makerspace on Benning Rd. NE. Meet founder and CEO Rahama Wright, make your own beauty product in the beauty lab, enjoy wine and canapes and support local businesses. Register for the next Sip, Shop & Create event here: https://wacif.org/events/ WACIF’s still soliciting partners and donors. Learn more about how you can become a part of the Anacostia Arts Center’s next chapter by going to https://impact. wacif.org/campaign/674578/donate Read Messay Derebe’s blog, where she posts regular updates on the unfolding renovation, here: https://anacostiaartscenter. com/news u

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Retail spaces occupying the street-facing windows that will display a rotating array of products from local makers. A redesigned Black Box Theater, equipped with tech for professional recordings, podcasts, music sessions and more. More space for cultural and retail pop-up experiences on the ground floor. An expanded art gallery. A new staircase permitting access to the lower level of the Center.

Derebe confirmed that The Anacostia Arts Center will reopen in February 2027 and WACIF will mark the occasion with an expanded Fusion Festival. “We’re not just taking the things that were here before and putting them in a prettier building. The building is a vessel for opportunity. I’m excited when I see the five and the ten-year vision of what this space will produce.” Michael E. Johns Jr with a rendering of the new design for The HIVE

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Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health:

This Is Your Hospital

edar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health is dedicated to the health of Wards 7 and 8. Here, Tonya Washington, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, chief nursing officer at the hospital, discusses how Cedar Hill is striving to bring health equity to the area.

establishing long-term relationships with the people we serve.

how does it relate to the hospital’s mission?

A. We are bringing essential hospital services directly into a community that has historically had limited access to them. That includes emergency and inpatient care, critical care, surgical services, women’s and maternity services, behavioral health services and other clinical programs.

Q. What is your philosophy of care and A. Every person deserves quality,

compassionate healthcare regardless of where they live, their socioeconomic circumstances or barriers they may have experienced.

That philosophy is closely aligned with Cedar Hill’s mission. This hospital represents a commitment to bringing quality healthcare to residents of Wards 7 and 8. Our responsibility is to help ensure that our care is not simply accessible, but that it is equitable, respectful and worthy of the community we serve.

Q. What is your definition of health equity? A. To me, health equity means that everyone has a fair and

meaningful opportunity to achieve their best possible health.

Health equity does not necessarily mean providing exactly the same thing to every patient. It means recognizing that patients and communities have different needs, circumstances and barriers, and that we respond appropriately to those differences.

Health equity is about access. It is also about quality, outcomes, communication, trust, prevention and dignity. Where someone lives should not determine how long they live or the quality of healthcare they receive.

Q. Why is health equity important to the Wards 7 and 8 communities?

A. These communities have historically experienced significant disparities in healthcare access and outcomes. When people must travel for services, encounter transportation challenges or have difficulty establishing consistent relationships with healthcare providers, care can be delayed. Cedar Hill is an opportunity to change that experience. Having quality healthcare within the community allows us to focus on earlier intervention, prevention, education, continuity of care and

Residents east of the river deserve the same access to quality healthcare as residents anywhere else.

Q. In what specific ways is Cedar Hill making strides in health equity?

Health equity is also about how patients experience those services. We are working to create a patient-centered environment where people are listened to, respected, educated about their care and included in decisions affecting their health.

Q. The hospital brought the community’s first maternity care in nearly a decade. How does this benefit residents?

A. It gives women an opportunity to establish relationships with healthcare professionals closer to home, and helps create greater continuity throughout pregnancy, delivery, postpartum care and newborn care. When concerns arise, women have a hospital in their own community where they can seek evaluation and treatment. When women receive care in their community, surrounded by healthcare professionals who understand and respect the population they serve, we have an opportunity to strengthen relationships and improve the overall experience of maternity care.

Q. What is your message to the community about the hospital? A. My message is: This is your hospital.

We recognize the importance of the responsibility we have been given. We understand that trust has to be earned every day. Our goal is for everyone who walks through our doors to feel welcomed, respected, heard and confident in the care they receive. We are still a relatively young organization, and we will continue to learn, grow and improve. But our commitment to this community is unwavering.

Learn more at cedarhillregional.com/foryourhealth 1200 Pecan Street SE, Washington DC 20032 Physicians are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center GW Health. The hospital shall not be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians. For language assistance, disability accommodations and the nondiscrimination notice, visit our website.

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Could There be a Bottle Deposit Bill in DC’s Future?

ave you seen Oakley Otter? He is the campaign mascot for 3RC for DC – the Return, Refund and Recycle Coalition for DC (3rcfordc.org). This coalition of over 30 local organizations is promoting a bottle deposit-return program for the District. Otters are indicators of healthy rivers and were once abundant in the Anacostia and Potomac Rivers. Bottle deposit-return programs were common across the US when beverage companies sold their products in refillable glass bottles. Consumers paid a deposit on beverage bottles which could be redeemed when returned to a redemption center. Some organizations and young entrepreneurs would collect and redeem the bottles to raise funds or make some spending money. As plastic bottles became more popular, beverage companies dismantled bottle deposit programs, creating a huge new source of litter across the US. While aluminum, #1 PET and #2 HDPE plastics, and glass beverage containers are recyclable, of the 1.7 million beverage containers purchased across DC on any given day, 75 percent are not recycled, and contaminate our streets, sidewalks, and waterways. The Anacostia Watershed is one of only three regulated for trash in the United States. DC and parts of Maryland must meet the trash reduction targets under the Clean Water Act, and failure

Oakley Otter urges DC residents to learn more about the bottle deposit bill.

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to do so can result in fines of up to $64,000 a day. With bans and fees on plastic bags now in place, recyclable beverage containers make up the bulk of the waste in the Anacostia and across the District. Lora Nunn, a Ward 7 resident and a co-lead of 3RCforDC notes, “DC waterways are much cleaner than they were even 10 years ago, but budget constraints are reducing funds for these clean-up programs. We can’t backslide against all the progress we’ve made. StudBottle Deposit Opponents say the bill will increase prices and force local businesses to close.

ies show that bottle bill states reduce beverage container litter by between 69to 84 percent”. The Recycling Refund and Litter Reduction Amendment Act of 2025, otherwise known as “The Bottle Bill,” was introduced by 11 of 13 DC Councilmembers in January 2025. The bill is currently working its way through the DC Council, and would place a 10-cent deposit on all recyclable glass, plastic,

and aluminum beverage containers sold in the District. The deposit would be redeemable at locations across DC. In October 2025, 222 witnesses submitted testimony on the bill at a hearing held by the Council’s Committee on Business and Economic Development. The bill is now with the Committee on Transportation and the Environment (CTE) where Committee Chair and Ward 6 Councilmember Chair Charles Allen (D) is consulting with bill opponents and supporters. Opponents include business associations, restaurants, and hotels who say the bill will create yet another bureaucratic and economic burden. Supporters say that placing a value on beverage containers will reduce trash and recycling hauling costs for businesses and create a cost savings. In July, revisions to the bill were dis-

cussed at a CTE roundtable. Hotels and restaurants as well as businesses of less than 2000 sq.ft. will be exempt from establishing redemption centers on their premises. The mechanics of the redemption process and methods to ensure that reimbursements are given only on beverage containers purchased in DC were also discussed. Some are firmly against the bill. Brendan WilliamsKief of the DC Association of Beverage Alcohol Wholesalers states, “There is no version of this proposal that we would support.” But some local businesses see progress. Jordan Cotton of Cotton&Reed Rum Distillers notes, “The bill as discussed at the roundtable made huge strides toward lowering the burden on small producers relative to earlier drafts, but there were a couple remaining concerns that I hope can be ironed out going forward.” Mary Quillian, owner of Mr. Henry’s, isn’t opposed to the bill, but she feels it will cost money to implement it. She notes, “It’s just one more thing we’re going to have to deal with. I just don’t think a bottle bill should be a priority right now”.

It’s Been Tried Before

This isn’t DC’s first attempt at a bottle deposit bill. DC resident Jim McCarthy co-led a legislative effort in 1982. The beverage industry rallied against the bill, and as Council support waned, advocates took the movement to the people as Initiative 28. According to McCarthy, the industry outspent bottle deposit advocates 23:1. Philip Pannell, now DC Democratic National Committeeman, was a Ward 8 ANC Commissioner in 1987. He supported the bottle bill initiative which he now describes as “the most acrimonious campaign” he has ever seen and one that was “racialized to the detriment of the District.” “The bever-

age industry focused on DC’s Black population. They paid Black clergy to preach against the bill. They said that collecting bottles and cans could lead to more squalor in their homes. The AIDS epidemic was just beginning, and the opposition even insinuated that people could catch AIDS if they touched the cans and bottles they collected!” The initiative failed 55%-45%. Fast forward 40 years, and the beverage industry is again outspending bottle bill advocates with text messages, social media, signs and a website (dcdirtybottlebill. com/) that claims that the bill will make DC neighborhoods less safe, and increase costs for DC consumers, among others. But Allen is confident that the bill will pass. “This year, DC will pay about $14 million in public tax dollars to haul and burn residents’ trash and recycling. Millions more will be spent on trash cleanup of our roads, rivers, and parks. Every day I walk in my neighborhood, I count literally dozens of cans and bottles left on the ground. Instead of continuing to perpetuate the status quo, a bottle bill program will save money and clean up our streets and rivers like in other states. We’ve worked for months to engage residents, small businesses, environmental advocates, and industry experts about the bill as it was proposed and make the changes that are needed to make it work for DC. This fall, the Council will move forward a feasible and effective bottle deposit legislation that will work for DC small businesses, DC residents, and DC’s environment.” And, just maybe, real otter sightings will become more common in DC’s rivers. Catherine Plume is a lifelong environmentalist and a 25 year+ DC resident. u

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National Gallery Nights Return

Late Skate at Anacostia Park

Friends of Anacostia Park and the National Park Service invite you to Late Skate on Sept. 26 and Oct. 24 for recreation, live music, culture and community in Anacostia Park. From noon to 10 p.m., enjoy free skating and skate rentals, fishing, boat rides with the Anacostia Watershed Society, arts and crafts, games, food and Partner Village. Providing the soundtrack is 95.5 WPGC’s DJ Jealousy, a Washington, DC native and Stadium DJ for the Washington Commanders. From 6 to 8 p.m., Go-Go Karaoke Live, featuring The Pressure Band, gives community members a chance to grab the mic. DC Link Up closes the night from 8 to 10 p.m. Late Skate is free and open to everyone. nps.gov/anac.

National Public Lands Day Event at Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens

On Saturday, Sept. 26, 9 a.m. to noon (rain or shine), join Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, 1550 Anacostia Ave. NE, for a morning of stewardship volunteering. Activities include invasive plant removal, litter collec-

tion, flower bed weeding, trail maintenance and more. Some involve working in shallow ponds. All necessary tools and supplies, including gloves, boots and waders, are provided. Bring a water bottle, snack, hat, change of clothes and sun protection. Wear clothes that can get wet or muddy and bring long socks for waders/

Every second Thursday of September, October and November, 6 to 9 p.m. in the East Building, the National Gallery of Art offers free themed events bringing together art, live performances, gallery experiences and artmaking. The lottery for passes opens Monday through Thursday the week before each event. In September, American Icons celebrates the people, places and symbols that shape our shared and personal stories. Monster Mash in October offers a Halloween-inspired evening of costumes, music and creative surprises. Gratitude closes the season in November with opportunities to reflect, create and celebrate community. National Gallery Nights are Sept. 10, Oct. 8 and Nov. 12. nga.gov/nights.

boots. Space is limited and pre-registration required. kenaqgardens.org.

adults and seniors in the Ora Glover Meeting Room. dclibrary.org.

Job Fair at Anacostia Library

Job Seekers Drop-in Clinic at Bellevue Library

On Thursday, Sept. 17, 12:30 to 4 p.m., Anacostia Library, 1800 Marion Barry Ave. SE, hosts a job fair for

There is a Job Seekers Clinic at Bellevue Library, 115 Atlantic St. SW, on Wednesdays, 3 to 4 p.m. The clin-

Anacostia Community Museum Celebrates 59th Anniversary

On Thursday, Sept. 17, 7 to 10 p.m., the Smithsonian’s Anacostia Community Museum, 1901 Fort Pl. SE, welcomes visitors 21 years and older to its annual “A Night at the Museum.” The event celebrates the museum’s 59th anniversary with after-hours access, live performances and light appetizers. Outdoors on the museum’s plaza, Marcus Mitchell and Band performs live. A perfume bar, hosted by Scentelier Lab, explores the connection between fragrance, memory and community. Complimentary light appetizers will be provided by Dreaming Out Loud Food Hub, with beer, wine and spirit-free mocktails available while supplies last. The museum’s current exhibition, “We Make History,” will also be open for late-night exploration. The exhibition shares how history is preserved through stories of Washingtonians whose legacies have had generational impact. Objects include the family diary of Adam Francis Plummer, believed to be the only known multigenerational diary started by an enslaved person in the United States; singer Marian Anderson’s coat; a guitar belonging to Chuck Brown, the “Godfather of Go-Go”; and a Washington Spirit jersey. anacostia.si.edu. 24

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ic provides individual assistance creating an email account, establishing a job board account, building and typing a résumé and completing online job applications. DC Public Library also offers free online resources for résumé building, interview practice and learning new skills. dclibrary.org.

Anacostia River Partners Announce Real-Time E. coli Water Quality Pilot

Nic with Jon The Reservoir Center for Water Solutions and AnCapitol Hill Porchfest acostia Riverkeeper have (Come for the music, stay launched a real-time E. coli for the community) monitoring research pilot on On Saturday, Oct. 10 (rain date, Oct. 11), 2 the Anacostia River. Partners to 6 p.m., enjoy an afternoon music festival will compare Lume sensor with dozens of bands playing front porchestimates against traditiones, stoops and yards across Capitol Hill. It al E. coli monitoring, testing is free, outdoors and all ages; dogs are welthe technology while genercome if they are fine with crowds. Porches ating new insights into how are across Capitol Hill, Hill East, Lincoln water conditions change over Park and Barracks Row. Take Metro to time. The pilot will evaluate Eastern Market, Capitol South, Potomac what continuous, high-freAvenue, Stadium–Armory or Union Staquency monitoring can add tion. Street parking is limited. Bikeshare to understanding water qualis also available throughout Capitol Hill. ity patterns. E. coli is the pricapitolhillporchfest.com. mary indicator determining whether waterways are safe for recreation. Rather than culturing bacteria in a lab, Lume reads a natural fluorescent marker linked to fecal contamination and instantly converts it into an E. coli risk estimate. Fecal contamination enters local waterways through combined sewer overflows during heavy rainfall and stormwater runoff carrying pet and wildlife waste. thelume.ai.

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Ward 7 Week Talk ‘N’ Tacos

The Office of Ward 7 Councilmember Wendell Felder is planning Ward 7 Week, Sunday, Sept. 13 through Saturday, Sept. 19, to bring residents together, celebrate Ward 7, promote wellness and connect residents with community resources. Talk ‘N’ Tacos is Tuesday, Sept. 15, 5 to 7 p.m. at Maizal at Skyland. Residents can meet Councilmember Felder, discuss community priorities, celebrate Latino culture during Hispanic Heritage Month, support Ward 7 businesses and learn about services and resources. dccouncil.gov/council/ward-7councilmember-wendell-felder.

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Join Congressional Cemetery, 1801 E St. SE, on Saturday, Oct. 10, 5 to 7 p.m., for its annual fall 5k fundraiser. The race begins inside the cemetery before continuing onto the Anacostia Trail for a spooky evening run with music, costumes and fun. Costumes are encouraged, with prizes for best individual and team costumes, top finishers, age-group winners and best team time. The flat, fast, USATFcertified course starts and finishes inside the cemetery, with an out and back on the Anacostia Trail. Water is available at the start/finish and around the halfway point. $40. congressionalcemetery.org. Do you have a notice for Bulletin Board? Send your notice to bulletinboard@hillrag.com. u

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A Summer Well Spent

How DC Teens Worked, Learned, Created and Gave Back by Matthew McClure

s it really true, as some local politicians and citizens have claimed, that not enough is being done to keep the District’s youth occupied during the warmer months? East of the River set out to meet and speak with a few local teens to find out what they got up to this summer. It turns out there are scores of non-profits offering dozens of programs geared towards youth both from within and outside of DC. Teenagers are working in summer camps, at non-profits, playing in late-night sports events. All positive activities that many organizations and volunteers are working hard to support. Here are some of them. Makayla Augustin, 19 Tutoring at the Capital Hill Boys Club Art Gallery (CHBC) and Summer Camp Makayla Augustin’s mural at the CHBC Art Gallery is tucked CHBC co-founder Dietrich Williams (left) and Makayla Augustin (rear right) with local elementary schoolkids touring murals during the CHBC Summer away outdoors at the rear of the Camp in early July. Photo by Matthew McClure. old laundromat. She’s used bright neon pink and ink black paint tle less lonely. “I’ve been on my own up here since to depict two female engineers I was 15,” she says. “I feel close to these people.” working on a racing car. The artwork – completAugustin helps out at the CHBC summer ed during the CHBC’s Anacostia Murals Festicamps during the warmer months and at the val in May – is a tribute to the things Augustin CHBC art clubs that run after school programs loves: art, engineering, independent Black womat local schools like Statesman Academy for Boys en and Formula One racing. in Bellevue. During summer you might see her Augustin has been participating in CHBC’s out and about in Anacostia or Deanwood, acart programs since she was 16. As the sole carecompanying CHBC co-founder Dietrich Wilgiver to her grandmother who lives in Anacostia, liams on summer camp field trips with students CHBC’s cultural programming has gotten her from nearby Boone Elementary School as they out the house to meet new people and engage tour the over six-mile stretch of open-air public with her community. With her immediate family murals created as part of the CHBC Anacostia back home in the Caribbean on St. Lucia Island, Murals Festival, now in its third year. CHBC Art Gallery has made Augustin’s life a lit30

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During these field trips, kids learn about the Black and African American political, cultural and sporting pioneers depicted in the murals and the local artists that painted them. “We’re ensuring that not only do the kids have these things (public artworks) that represent them, but they see they can also be their own representation,” Augustin says. Find out more about CHBC’s summer programming for kids by following @chbcartgallery on Instagram. Ricky Goings, 17 BBAR’s Late Night League basketball summer season Ricky Goings, a 17-year-old teen from Laurel MD, loves Building Bridges Across the Riv-

Ricky Goings shooting hoops at BBAR’s Late Night League Basketball. Photo courtesy Ricky Goings.

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Eli Reynolds (far left) with a few M.A.D Scouts at the Aquatic Resources Education Center in Anacostia Park. Photo courtesy Eli Reynolds.

er’s Late Night League basketball so much that he travels almost 30 miles each way to the THEARC campus in Ward 8’s Congress Heights neighborhood to play during his summer school vacation. Goings says he’s been into basketball since he was little, but it was his father who introduced him to BBAR’s Late Night League. “My dad takes me every Friday and Saturday night. He runs the league, so he introduced me to it when he started.” Late Night League was developed by BBAR in response to overwhelming calls from within the Ward 8 community for activities that would contribute towards violence interruption. Now in its sixth season, Late Night League is free to join and occurs over two eight-week seasons from July through early September from 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. every Friday and Saturday night during summer at the Boys and Girls Club gym at the THEARC Campus at 1901 Mississippi Ave SE. 32

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“It’s really fun. I’d love to see more of this. You get to play at night and getting to play during the summer is something to enjoy,” says Goings, who thinks that programs like Late Night League help prevent the teen takeovers that DC’s been grappling with over the last few years. “It would keep kids busy and out of the streets and focusing on something else besides what they see every day and what they see on the news.” Late Night League isn’t just for the boys. BBAR recently brought a coach onboard for a year to train a girl’s league as part of a partnership with Monumental Sports & Entertainment and Coach Across America. www.buildingbridgesdc.org/basketball Eli Reynolds, 16 Activity: Supervising M.A.D Scouts youth activities in Anacostia Park It’s a beautiful, crystal-clear July morning in Anacostia Park and Eli

Reynolds – along with two friends is helping set up equipment for the day’s activities being organized by M.A.D Scouts (M.A.D being an acronym for Making A Difference). The youth empowerment summer

camp (organized in partnership with Friends of Anacostia Park) is free to enter, runs Tuesday through Thursday in July and is tailored for boys from Wards 7 and 8 between the ages of 6 to 12. “When I’m on a break from school and I come home, I work here (in Anacostia Park) with my mom. We organize events and I help with M.A.D Scouts.” The Scouts was started by Prince Hamn along with co-founders Akiima Price and LaShauntya Moore. Boys learn valuable life skills like working as a team while also having fun fishing, playing basketball, roller skating at the Anacostia skating pavilion and navigating obstacle courses all while earning badges to mark their achievements. A free lunch is included for every kid when they register. “I think people enjoy it. People come out to skate and bring their kids,” Reynolds says. “We’re teaching the kids something new every day. We make sure they exercise.” When he finishes high school, Reynolds says he wants to attend college to learn how to set up his own non-profit. “I want to help out the people that are close to home that live in southeast.”

Local kids participating in Capital Rowing Club’s Juniors Summer Learn to Row Camp last year. Photo courtesy Capital Rowing Club.

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Follow Prince Hamn on instagram @p_streetz to find out more about M.A.D Scouts or go to www. friendsofanacostiapark.org Elijah Granby-Collins, 15 Learning to row at the Capital Rowing Club Through a friend, Elijah GranbyCollins found out about the Capital Rowing Club’s Juniors Summer Learn to Row Camp from late July through mid-August. “The camp starts at 10 a.m. and once you get there, you do a few warmups in the erg room or on the barge,” GranbyCollins says. “Then we did a rally race with the ergs (rowing machines) and the barges. That was fun.” Started almost 40 years ago, the Club draws participants of all ages and skill groups from across the DMV. Kids can learn how to sweep (rowing on one side with one oar) or scull row (rowing with an oar in each hand), and the Club also offers programs for individuals with disabilities. The Club is located at the historic Anacostia Community Boathouse on the western shore of the Anacostia River. The Juniors Summer Learn to Row Camp is free to join for any kids that attend schools in ward 7 or 8. For everyone else, it’s $100. For Granby-Collins, being out on the Anacostia River taught him a little about the value of ecology and a lot about the value of teamwork. “It was interesting. I did notice the river’s kind of dirty, but it was fun to work together with everyone on the boat.” He says he’s already impatient to move onto the next level. “I would continue to try out to learn to row on different types of boats and participate in the race events.” www.capitalrowing.org/capitaljuniors ◆

Changing Hands Changing Hands is a list of residential sales in Capitol Hill and contiguous neighborhoods from the previous month. A feature of every issue, this list, based on the MRIS, is provided courtesy of Don Denton, Associate Broker at Coldwell Banker Realty on Capitol Hill. The list includes address, sales price and number of bedrooms.

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FEE SIMPLE ANACOSTIA

1032 Howard Rd SE 1519 W St SE 1339 Ridge Pl SE 1715 17th St SE

CONGRESS HEIGHTS

140 Wilmington Pl SE 3830 1st St SE 3300 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE 4627 6th St SE

DEANWOOD 322 56th St NE 5614 Blaine St NE 805 50th Pl NE 516 56th St NE 218 35th St NE

FORT DUPONT PARK 1822 41st Pl SE 3924 R St SE 4649 H St SE 4207 Hildreth St SE 1621 Fort Dupont St SE 4122 Southern Ave SE

FORT LINCOLN 3704 Jamison St NE

HILL CREST

2054 34th St SE 2112 Branch Ave SE 3131 Lyndale Pl SE 3409 Massachusetts Ave SE

LILY PONDS 3316 Clay St NE 4235 Meade St NE

MARSHALL HEIGHTS 5128 H St SE 149 58th St SE 4608 Bass Pl SE 5543 Central Ave SE

PRICE

5307 E St SE 5032 Hanna Pl SE

RANDLE HEIGHTS $585,900 $465,000 $405,000 $375,000

3 4 3 3

$496,000 $489,000 $450,000 $385,000

4 3 4 4

$599,000 $380,000 $319,000 $300,000 $150,000

4 3 2 3 2

$520,000 $455,000 $425,000 $424,000 $399,900 $210,000

4 4 3 3 4 2

$675,000

3244 15th Pl SE 1902 Valley Ter SE 1461 Congress Pl SE 1415 Congress Pl SE

RIVER TERRACE 121 33rd St NE

WASHINGTON HIGHLANDS 529 Foxhall Pl SE

$350,000 $340,000

5 2

$450,000 $405,000 $383,000 $349,000

4 4 3 3

$356,000

$364,990

$95,000

$780,000 $590,000

3 2

$283,500

$201,000 $53,000

2 1

$430,000 $50,000

4 2

$189,000 $177,000 $90,000

2 1 1

$370,000

$175,000 $67,000

2 1

CONDO

$788,900 $745,000 $470,000 $399,900

4 5 4 3

$259,950 $177,842

2 2

$529,000 $469,900 $455,000 $360,000

4 3 4 3

BARRY FARMS

2656 Bowen Rd SE #402

BLOOMINGDALE 43 Quincy Pl NW #1 207 Florida Ave NW #3

CARVER LANGSTON 845 19th St NE #4

FAIRFAX VILLAGE 3820 V St SE #202 2037 38th St SE #102

FORT DUPONT PARK 4103 Massachusetts Ave SE 514 Ridge Rd SE #111

HILL CREST

3816 W St SE #A 2110 Suitland Ter SE 1800 28th Pl SE #2

LILY PONDS

616 Parkside Pl NE

RANDLE HEIGHTS

1731 Gainesville St SE #201 3103 Naylor Rd SE #101 ◆

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Family Day at Lincoln’s Cottage Dead Man’s Run Kids’ Race

Dead Man’s Run, Congressional Cemetery’s annual fall 5K fundraiser, is Saturday, Oct. 10, 5 to 7 p.m. The race begins inside the cemetery and continues onto the Anacostia Trail for a spooky evening run with music and fun. The 5K is $40. The children’s run is free for children with a parent, guardian or friend registered for the 5K; otherwise, the fee is $5. Register for the children’s race in the chapel on race day; a parent or guardian must sign a waiver. Prizes are awarded to top finishers and the best individual and team costumes. Costume contest registration is on race day near the starting line. congressionalcemetery.org.

Pumpkin Parts at the Botanic Garden

Boo at the Zoo

Homecoming Family Day is Saturday, Sept. 19, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at President Lincoln’s Cottage, 140 Rock Creek Church Rd. NW, on the grounds of the Armed Forces Retirement Home. During the Civil War, the Lincoln family called the Cottage home, and Tad Lincoln spent three summers exploring the grounds and playing with friends, soldiers, animals and family. Homecoming invites families to enjoy the grounds with a free day of activities encouraging self-expression, curiosity, connection, empathy and belonging. Enjoy arts and crafts, story time, pony rides and a petting zoo, live music, Cottage and grounds tours, Zumba and family workouts. Food truck concessions are not included. Valid identification is required at the security gate. lincolncottage.org.

The National Zoo’s familyfriendly Halloween celebration returns Oct. 16, 17 and 18, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wear your favorite costume and explore the Zoo after hours, collecting treats at trick-or-treat stations. Watch animals enjoy jack-o’lanterns and other enrichment surprises and stroll past Halloween scenes with skeletons and fantastical creatures. Tickets are $35; parking is $30 in advance and $40 day-of. nationalzoo.si.edu.

ASL Story Time at NE Library

Think like a botanist as you and your child explore one of the season’s most iconic plants: the pumpkin. On Friday, Sept. 25, examine the different parts of a pumpkin and learn about the Cucurbitaceae family, which includes gourds and squashes. On-site drop-in program; no registration required. usbg.gov.

On Tuesday, Sept. 22, 11 to 11:25 a.m., Northeast Library hosts American Sign Language Story Time, with stories and songs both signed and vocalized. No ASL knowledge is required. Recommended for ages two to five with a caregiver. To request an accommodation, contact the DC Public Library Center for Accessibility at least one week in advance at dcplaccess@dc.gov or 202-727-2142.

The Annual Frederick Douglass Oratorical Contest

NPS employee showing children newspapers in front of a statue of Frederick Douglass at Frederick Douglass National Historic Site.

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Every year, the National Park Service hosts an oratorical contest at the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, 1411 W St. SE. Students ages six to eighteen of all abilities are invited to memorize and perform part of a Douglass speech before a panel of judges, experiencing the transformative power of language that Douglass discovered as a young man. This year’s contest is Nov. 17 to 21, with both online and in-person participation. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-selected basis until timeslots are filled or Nov. 10, whichever comes first. Firstplace winners will be invited to perform at the annual Frederick Douglass Birthday event in Washington, DC, in February 2027 or at a program at the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site in July 2027. nps.gov/frdo/learn/kidsyouth/oratorical-contest.

Welcome to a Native Place at the American Indian Museum

On Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1 to 1:30 p.m., enjoy tribal songs from Alaska to Florida with Dennis Zotigh (Kiowa/Isanti Dakota/Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo) in the American Indian Museum’s Potomac Atrium. After the presentation, visitors can ask questions about the museum and Indigenous culture, past and present. americanindian.si.edu.

Marine Corps Marathon Kids Run Registration

The Marine Corps Marathon Kids Run on Oct. 26, the day before the MCM, is a one-mile, just-for-fun challenge for children ages five to twelve. Participants may choose from six starting waves. Shuttles from Metro, post-event hospitality, activities, entertainment, games and mascots are included. Registration is $27 and includes a shirt, access to the Camp Miles Family Fitness Festival and a finisher medal. marinemarathon.com.

Black Student Fund & Latino Student Fund Annual School Fair

The Black Student Fund & Latino Student Fund Annual School Fair is Sunday, Oct. 18, 2 to 5 p.m., at the UDC Student Center (Building 56), 4200 Connecticut Ave. NW. Registration and the Non-School Vendor Concourse open at 1:30 p.m. Admission is free. For more than fifty years, the fair has connected families with representatives from more than sixty independent schools, providing information about programs, communities, admissions and financial aid. Seminars cover admissions, financial aid and personal/family financial management. Read more and register at blackstudentfund.org and latinostudentfund.org. u

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