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Walk this Way for Capitol Hill Art by Rindy O’Brien and Elizabeth Nelson

Theater Night: Must-see Pop-up Performances Across the DMV this Summer by Matthew McClure

Poetic Hill: Chantal Dalton by Sandra Beasley

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You Say Tomato! by Annette Nielsen

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ANC 6A Heatedly Protests Proper Exotic: ANC 6A Report by Elizabeth O’Gorek

Study OK’d on a Middle School at Chisholm: ANC 6B Report by Elizabeth O’Gorek

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American Watercolor Landscapes from the Corcoran Collection at the NGA

In the nation’s early years, artists and explorers used watercolor for mapping and documenting the landscape. By the nineteenth century, American painters began to translate their country into larger, more carefully finished works that were considered works of art in their own right. From Aug. 2 to Feb. 1, 2026, at the National Gallery of Art (ground floor, west building), see how two centuries of watercolors capture the nation’s beauty and how artists with different backgrounds and styles captured iconic American places. nga.gov.

James Taylor & His All-Star Band at Wolf Trap

Since the release of his self-titled debut album in 1968, James Taylor has established himself as a singular artist whose music embodies the art of songwriting in its most personal and universal forms. A favorite among Wolf Trap audiences, Taylor returns with his heartfelt classics “Fire and Rain,” “How Sweet It Is,” “Carolina in My Mind,” and more. Sharing a knack for acoustic storytelling, folk-pop trio Tiny Habits (“tiny things,” “For Sale Sign”) open the show with their mesmerizing and intimate three-part harmonies. James Taylor & His All-Star Band are at Wolf Trap on Aug. 21, 23 and 24, 8 p.m. Tickets start at $79. wolftrap.org. 10 H HILLRAG.COM

William Trost Richards, South-West Point, Conanicut, 1878/1879, watercolor and gouache on fibrous brown paper, 33 x 59 in., National Gallery of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Riggs Parker, honoring their children.

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Explore DC: 8 Days, 8 Wards, One City

Every year, Washington, DC hosts an annual event to showcase the city’s art, culture and history, offering various tours over eight days across the eight wards. It’s an excellent opportunity for both residents and visitors to explore the city’s hidden gems and learn more about the capital’s past, present and future. From Sept. 13 to 20, Walkingtown hosts more than 50 walking and biking tours, offering authentic and memorable tours that help residents and visitors enjoy, appreciate and learn about the city. All outings are free and are led by historians, licensed guides, or community leaders. Get schedules and updates at eventsdc.com/walkingtown.

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Opera in the Outfield: Porgy and Bess

On Saturday, Aug. 23, 6:30 p.m. (gates at 4:30 p.m.), celebrate the 15th season of free opera broadcasts by joining the Washington National Opera at Nationals Park. Themes of community resilience, acceptance, and redemption weave through this poignant story, ultimately asking if even the most unwavering of loves can conquer the force of personal addiction. Free. Seating is available on the outfield grass and in the stands. Patrons wishing to sit in the outfield are required to pick up a wristband after they enter Nationals Park at the Family Picnic Area located on the left of Center Field Plaza when the gates open. Arrive early to enjoy entertainment, prizes and activities. kennedy-center.org/wno/ home/education/opera-in-the-outfield.

Mo Amer: El Oso Palestine Tour at the Warner State Fairs: Growing American Craft at the Renwick

A culmination of five years of on-the-ground and behind-the-scenes research, State Fairs: Growing American Craft is the first exhibition dedicated to artists’ contributions to the great US tradition of state fairs with more than 240 artworks on view, dating from the mid-nineteenth century to the present. The exhibition, from Aug. 22 to Sept. 7, 2026, at the Renwick Gallery, Pennsylvania Avenue at 17th Street NW, includes exceptional examples of American craft, highlighting personal stories and regional and cultural traditions. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. americanart. si.edu/visit.

Mo Amer is a Palestinian-American stand-up comedian and award-winning writer. He is best known for his breakout role in the hit Netflix series Mo, a semi-autobiographical show, and Hulu’s Ramy. Mo’s comedic talents have taken him around the globe, performing in over 27 countries on five continents. He is a staple in the Allah Made Me Funny comedy tour, performing alongside comedians Preacher Moss and Azhar Usman since 2006. Mo Amer’s El Oso Palestine Tour is at the Warner Theatre, 513 13th St. NW, on Aug. 21, 8 p.m.; Aug. 22, 7 and 10 p.m.; and Aug. 23, 7 p.m. Tickets are $37 to $125. warnertheatredc.com.

Around the World Cultural Food Festival

The annual Around the World Cultural Food Festival is on Saturday, Aug. 23 (rain or shine), 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Oronoco Bay Park, 100 Madison St., in Alexandria. Now in its ninth year, it has become a one-day cultural journey and the largest cultural food festival in the DMV. Expect: authentic ethnic food vendors; global desserts; live music and traditional dance; DJs between performances; over 100 cultural artisans and handmade goods; two beer gardens; and kids zone and moon bounces. This festival is pet and family friendly. Admission is free. aroundtheworldfestival.com.

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National Book Festival (UNITING BOOK LOVERS FOR 25 YEARS)

The National Book Festival was founded in 2001 by First Lady Laura Bush and the 13th Librarian of Congress James H. Billington who wanted the festival to celebrate America’s creative spirit, love for reading and commitment to lifetime learning. The 2025 National Book Festival is at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Allen Y. Lew Pl. NW, on Saturday, Sept. 6, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (doors open at 8:30 a.m.). The event is free and open to the public. A selection of programs will be livestreamed online and videos of all programs will be available shortly after the Festival. loc.gov/events/2025-national-book-festival.

Merry Wives at Shakespeare

William Shakespeare’s farce gets a joyful spin from Jocelyn Bioh (Jaja’s African Hair Braiding), dropping the debaucherous Falstaff into the melting pot of modern Harlem. Short on cash, Falstaff pursues the purses of two sharp-witted West African wives. As their husbands’ suspicions rise, the wives cook up a scheme to shame the would-be homewrecker and prove that “wives may be merry, and yet honest too” in this spirited, sharp, and silly celebration. Shakespeare Theater Company, Harmon Hall, 610 F St. NW, from Sept. 9 to Oct. 5. shakespearetheatre.org.

Erykah Badu and the Alchemist at The Fillmore

American singer Erykah Badu, whose debut album, Baduizm, was certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) is at the Fillmore Silver Spring on Sunday, Aug. 17, 8 p.m., 8656 Colesville Rd. Silver Spring, MD. Tickets start at $104. fillmoresilverspring.com.

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Arlington County Fair

For over 40 years, the Arlington County Fair, Aug. 13 to 17, at the Thomas Jefferson Community Center, 3501 Second St. South in Arlington, VA, has been one of the largest free events on the East Coast. In recent years, attendance has reached over 84,000 as people come from all over the DMV to enjoy competitive exhibits, midway rides and games, entertainment, vendors, and more. Fair hours are Aug. 13 and 14, 5 to 10:30 p.m.; Friday, Aug. 15, 2 to 10:30 p.m.; Saturday, Aug. 16, 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.; and Sunday, Aug. 17, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Admission is free; there is a cost for some activities. arlingtoncountyfair.us.

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DC Jazz Fest

Celebrate all things jazz at DC JazzFest this Labor Day weekend! Five-time GRAMMY Award winner Lalah Hathaway will rock The Anthem on Friday, August 29, 2025. Visit The Wharf on Saturday, August 30 and Sunday, August 31 for an all-star lineup and unforgettable performances. For the full schedule and ticket info, visit dcjazzfest.org.

Fort Dupont Park Summer Concerts

The Fort Dupont Park Summer Event Series began in 1972 and is a beloved celebration of music for the DC metro area. The 2025 Fort Dupont Summer Concerts are on Saturdays, Aug. 23 and 30, 5:30 to 10 p.m. Artists TBD. Fort Dupont Park is in Southeast DC, east of the Anacostia River. The main entrances to the park are Fort Davis Drive and Ridge Road; Fort Davis Drive and Massachusetts Avenue; and Randle Circle and Fort Dupont Drive. Bring friends, lawn chairs, blankets, non-alcoholic beverages (no glass), snacks and leashed pets. Attendees may be subject to security screening. nps.gov/fodu.

Henhouse Prowlers Bluegrass Concert at the LOC

After two decades of touring, the bluegrass quartet Henhouse Prowlers continue to share their passion for music and humanity. Their performances blend inspiring storytelling, traditional and original songs, and the occasional international tune. With deep respect for bluegrass roots and a spirit of exploration, the Prowlers bring a fresh take to the genre. Catch them on Thursday, Aug. 14, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Coolidge Auditorium in the Library of Congress’s Thomas Jefferson Building, as part of the weekly series. Free admission. Details: loc.gov/live.

Chuck Brown Day at Fort Dupont Park

The 11th Annual Chuck Brown Day at Fort Dupont Park, on Minnesota Ave. SE, is on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2 to 7 p.m. (gates at 1 p.m.). A commenoration of the legacy and music of DC legend. the Godfather of Go-Go, Chuck Brown. The day features food trucks, a kid’s zone and school giveaways. Live entertainment is by the Chuck Brown Band, Trouble Funk, Black Alley and Be’La Dona. Bring friends, lawn chairs, blankets, nonalcoholic beverages (no glass) and snacks. chuckbrownday.com. .

The Heart Sellers at Studio

Luna, an outgoing immigrant from the Philippines, and the more cautious Jane, recently arrived from South Korea, meet in a near-empty grocery store on Thanksgiving Day, 1973. Their husbands are working. Alone in a country they don’t know, they join forces to celebrate Thanksgiving together. Over wine and a stubbornly frozen turkey, these new Americans and even newer friends discuss Soul Train and Jane Fonda, chart the shape of their homesickness, and consider the cost of pursuing an American dream. Studio Theatre, 1501 14th St. NW, from Sept. 24 to Oct. 26. studiotheatre.org. 16 ★ HILLRAG.COM

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VOCA: A Strange Loop at the Atlas. Through Aug. 10. Meet Usher: a Black, Deaf queer writer writing a musical about a black, Deaf queer writer. This blisteringly funny masterwork exposes the heart and soul of a young artist grappling with desires, identity, and instincts he both loves and loathes. $40. 25 to $45.25. 1333 H S St. NE. atlasarts.org.

Movies on the Pitch. Aug. 7, 13, 21 and 28, 7:30 to 9 p.m. (gates at 6:30 p.m.). The Capitol Riverfront BID partners with Audi Field to bring goal-winning outdoor movies right to the soccer stadium pitch. This free series invites attendees to sit on the grass at Audi Field to watch family-friendly blockbusters on the jumbotron. capitolriverfront.org.

Upcoming Nat’s Home Games. Aug. 1, 6:45 p.m., Aug. 2, 4:05 p.m. and Aug. 3, 1:35 vs. Brewers; Aug. 5 and 6, 6:45 p.m. and Aug. 7, 12:05 p.m. vs. Athletics; Aug. 14 and 15, 6:45 p.m., Aug. 16, 4:05 p.m., and Aug. 17, 11:35 a.m. vs. Phillies; Feb. 19 and 20, 6:45 p.m. and Aug. 21, 4:05 p.m. vs. Mets; Aug. 29, 6:45 p.m., Aug. 30, 4:05 p.m. and Aug. 31, 1:35 p.m. vs. Rays. District tickets for as little as $5. mlb.com/nationals.

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Putt Across America at the Wharf. Through Sept. 1, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., daily. Embark on a coast-to-coast journey this summer with Putt Across America at The Wharf. This 4D mini golf experience includes 18 holes inspired by our nation’s most iconic landmarks, cities and natural features. 580 Water St. SW in The Terrace at The Wharf. wharfdc.com.

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Fitness in the Park. Saturdays through Oct. 4, 9 to 10 a.m. Onelife Fitness and Barracks Row Main Street have gotten together to offer Fitness in the Park--a series of free outdoor fitness classes at the playground at 900 D St. SE. barracksrow.org. Expert is in: at the Botanic Garden (on-site, drop-in programs). Aug. 2, 11 a.m., Bananas; Aug. 9, 1 p.m., Plants as Fuel; Aug. 14, 11 a.m., Orchid Care; Aug. 16, 11 a.m., Plants and Color. usbg.gov. Rock the Dock Free Summer Concerts on Transit Pier. Wednesdays, 7 p.m. Here’s the remaining lineup: Aug. 6, The JoGo Project (Go-Go/ Funk); Aug. 13, DuPont Brass (Big Horns/Electric Soul); Aug. 20, Uncle Jesse (90s Pop); and Aug. 27: Pink PaLiSh (Funk/Soul). wharfdc.com/rockthedock.

NE Library Used Book Sale. Aug. 9, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. NE Library, is at 330 Seventh St. NE (corner of Seventh Street and Maryland Avenue NE). dclibrary.org. Union Market Friday Night Drive-In Movies. Aug. 9, Monsters Inc.; Sept. 12, Wicked; Oct. 3, Clue. Each movie showing costs $20 per car. No tickets are needed to watch the movie on Neal Place. unionmarketdc.com. Sing Out Piano Bar and Open Mic with Gay Man’s Chorus. Aug. 13, 7:30 to 11 p.m. Come out to sing with live piano accompaniment or just enjoy the music. Free admission. The Atlas, 1333 H St. NE. atlasarts.org.

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Salsa Dancing at The Wharf (Transit Pier). Aug. 16, 7 to 9 p.m. Salsa dancing with Silvia and live Latin grooves by René Ibáñez & Cubano Groove. Whether you’re a beginner or pro, learn easy-to-follow moves and dance to the rhythms of Cuban salsa, boogaloo, and jazz. wharfdc.com. Evening Concerts at the Botanic Garden. Aug. 21 and Sept. 18. The Garden offers extended hours, staying open until 8 p.m. with live music and food and drinks vendors. usbg.gov.

CatVideoFest 2025 at Miracle Theatre. Aug. 2, 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. and Aug. 3, 2 to 3:35 p.m. CatVideoFest is a joyous communal experience, only available in theaters, and raises money for cats in need through partnerships with local cat charities, animal welfare organizations, and shelters to best serve cats in the area. $8. 535 Eighth St. SE. themiracletheatre.com.

Stone Room Concerts @ Hill Center. High Horse on Aug. 22, 7 to 9 p.m. High Horse is a progressive-acoustic boy band featuring four friends, three bows, and one pick. Indie Folk Singer/Songwriter Kipyn Martin on Sept. 5, 7 to 9 p.m. Kipyn Martin is an emerging Indie Folk singer-songwriter whose roots sink deep into the banks of the Shenandoah River. Tickets are $20. Hill Center, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. hillcenterdc.org. Botanic Garden Kitchen Garden Tasting Table. Aug. 27, 10 a.m. to noon. On-site drop-in program at Bartholdi Fountain. Come and explore a diversity of flavors currently in season in the Kitchen Garden. You can learn about the history and cultivation of seasonal fruits, vegetables, herbs and flowers from around the world. usbg.gov. Movies at the Plaza at Union Market. Fridays, Aug. 29, 7:30 p.m., Ferris Bueller’s Day-Off; Sept. 26, 7:30 p.m., Top Gun; and Oct. 17, 6:30 p.m., Ghostbusters. Enjoy classic films under the stars. Bring blankets and lawn chairs and relax with friends. The Movies at the Plaza, 1325 Fifth St. NE, are free and open to the public. unionmarketdc. com/events. NSO Labor Day Concert. Aug. 31, 8 p.m. The National Symphony Orchestra’s free annual Labor Day weekend concert returns to the West Lawn of the US Capitol. Join them this year as Enrico Lopez-Yañez conducts the NSO and special guests at this family-

friendly celebration. kennedy-center.org/nso/ home/2024-2025/nso-labor-day. Hua Du Theatre: Something Crazy at the Atlas. Sept. 4 to 7. Set in the earliest days of the pandemic, Something Crazy explores what happens to the human spirit under pressure—escape, resistance, rage, desire, despair, and flickers of hope. $24.25 to $29.25. The Atlas is at 1333 H St. NE. atlasarts.org. ◆

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Walk this Way for Capitol Hill Art by Rindy O’Brien and Elizabeth Nelson

he Capitol Hill Art Walk is a great opportunity to get in your steps while enjoying local arts and crafts. This free, two-day event, held Saturday and Sunday, September 13-14, 12 noon -4 p.m., is a celebration of the creativity of over 100 artists and crafters. At over 50 locations in parks, front yards, studios and homes, you can chat with the makers while enjoying the ambience of our historic neighborhood. Look for jewelry, baskets, ceramics, textiles (up-cycled clothing, dolls, and rugs). All styles of art, paintings, prints, photographs, mixed-media art and drawings by both up-and-coming and established artists are for sale.

Adam Godet’s white oak and walnut desktop features drawers that have organic shapes. Adam works with a variety of woods depending on the project. ABOVE: Adam Godet. Photo: Rindy O’Brien

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The Capitol Hill Art Walk is sponsored by the Capitol Hill Art League, a project of the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, Hill Rag, Capitol Hill Restoration Society, and Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital. Up-to-date information, including a list of artists and locations, can be found at hillrag.com/art-walk-2025. A map will be posted there in late August and published in the print edition of the September Hill Rag. The artists in this year’s Capitol Hill Ark Walk include over 40 first-time participants. Here are brief profiles of four of them, illustrating the depth of talent that will be on display. Adam Godet is a fabulous furniture craftsman creating beautiful pieces in his Godet Woodworking studio, a converted garage space at the back of his home. Adam learned his craft from family members and polished his skills by taking a woodworking class at an Arlington Adult education program. He has been a full-time furniture maker since 2021 and shows his masterpieces on his website and at craft shows around the area. While Adam often makes large furniture pieces, he recently helped a family create a unique memorial box. Shaped in the form of a fishing tacklebox, it stands as a fond reminder of a loved one’s favorite pastime. Adam also teaches woodworking classes and looks forward to talking to you about commissioned work. godetfurniture.com. Daniel Haas is known by many as a legendary wine importer. He has won numerous international awards for his work in the wine industry, including top food and wine importer of the year in 2009. Daniel is now happy to be pursuing his painting and sculpting practice full time. He is opening his home for the Art Walk to share his framed watercolor abstracts and small sculptures that are bold in color and primitive in style. Danny also enjoys producing brightly colored, 6 x 6 inch tiles. Much of his work is abstract featuring hidden images and faces. His home is an unusual and inter-

“Faces” by Danny Haas is a colored felt pen on paper that is 18 by 24 inches unframed. The bold colors are a signature of Danny’s work. ABOVE: Daniel Haas. Photo: Rindy O’Brien

esting interior design for Capitol Hill, the perfect showcase for his artwork. It will be a real treat to see this September. danielhaasart.com Chase Mullins’s photo representational art is a must see at this year’s Art Walk. He is a self-taught acrylic painter pursuing his love of art full time, while also being a full-time dad. Chase moved to Capitol Hill three years ago with his wife and now two children and dog, Moose. He is currently working on a stunning series of paintings featuring hands against a white background. At first glance, you would swear they are photographs. An international traveler, Chase has honed his painting skills while living not only in DC, but in Sene-

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We look forward to seeing you! Chase Mullin’s, “The Sisters,” is an 18 by 14-inch acrylic on canvas. Chase is interested in future commissions on the Hill. LEFT: Chase Mullins. Photo: Rindy O’Brien

gal and Toronto. His work has been part of the Pancakes and Booze popup art show in DC and has been featured in solo shows around the world. www.chasemullins.ca Sabrina Mora is new to Capitol Hill, having recently relocated from Peru with her husband. She brings her nostalgic and skillful collage artwork to share and is excited to meet art lovers during this year’s walk. While shopping in New York, Sabrina came across a stack of 1930s magazines. During the pandemic quarantine, she began creating col-

lages by blending elements from the vintage magazines with pressed flowers and layered textures. Many of her works are three-dimensional, finished in acrylic box frames. Sabrina also offers custom pieces using baby announcements or other personal memorabilia. Her work is beautiful and sized just right for Hill spaces. www.instagram.com/laregaleriaperu Rindy O’Brien and Elizabeth Nelson are members of the Capitol Hill Art Walk Committee ◆

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Theater Night Must-see Pop-up Performances Across the DMV this Summer by Matthew McClure

the Forest Hills neighborhood of NW DC, the fabulously wealthy cereal heiress filled her home with art and antiques, much of which can still be enjoyed during visits to the estate’s museum today. Arguably one of the estate’s main attractions are the gorgeous gardens which Post designed as a series of outdoor rooms. On August 13th you’ll be able to take in the beauty of the famous Lunar Lawn at the front of the main house while also enjoying a performance by students of the Dance Institute of Washington as part of Hillwood’s Dance on the Lunar Lawn programming. TickA photograph ets range from $5 for children between to be featured at the Beauti6 and 18, and $30 for non-Hillwood ful, also, are the members. Pack and picnic basket and souls exhibition at the Anacosbring your lawn chair.

his month’s column’s a little different. To celebrate summer and the cornucopia of exceptional talent we’re lucky enough to enjoy in DC, we’ve compiled a list of what we think are the best pop-up performances across the city over the next few months. From punk rock in a church to classical music in a forest, from opera to exhibitions and musicals, we’ve got it all. Read on for our curated selection.

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On the Lawn

Dance on the Lunar Lawn Dance Institute of Washington Hillwood Estate and Gardens Aug 13, 5:30-8:30pm hillwoodmuseum.org The Hillwood Estate served as the home of Marjorie Merriweather Post from the 1950s until her death in 1973. Perched atop a wooded rise in 24 H HILLRAG.COM

On the Walls

Beautiful, also are the souls. Anacostia Arts Center Opening Aug 14 anacostiaartscenter.com thedapproject.com Everyone east of the river knows the Anacostia Arts Center. Containing exhibition space, a black box theater, shops and a business hive, it’s a hub for neighborhood events, festivals, church services, exhibitions and activations. Wacif, the owners of the Arts Center since 2021, recently announced a multi-million-dollar renovation and redevelopment project for the Center. In recognition of the cultural, social and historical importance of the institution, Wacif have tasked Rhonda Henderson of The Dap Project to curate an exhibition honoring the lives of everyone that’s been irrevocably changed by their time spent at the Center. Materials for the exhibition were gathered through oral history and photographic work-

shops that highlighted special moments and contributions from participants 2013 until the current moment. Henderson says that the exhibition title, Beautiful, also, are the souls, is a tribute to the Langston Hughes poem My People and was chosen to evoke the Center’s ethos of community. Henderson is still soliciting donations of photographs for possible inclusion in the exhibition, so go to www.thedapproject.com to share a special moment you’ve experienced at there.

In the Park

To Wong Foo – The Musical Root Family Stage at Omi’s Pavilion Showing August 21, 8pm olneytheatre.org For a few months in summer, Olney Theatre Center in Maryland’s Montgomery County returns to its historic roots as a summer playhouse by hosting a series of concerts, musicals, plays and performances on its outdoors stage at Omi’s Pavilion. This month, the Olney Outdoors 2025/26 season of musical theater offers up glitz, glamor and impossibly high heels in Douglas Carter Beane’s musical adaptation of the cult classic 1995 film To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar. Who can forget jaded NYC drag queens Vida Boheme, Noxeema Jackson and Chi Chi Rodriguez’ inadvertent detour to the tumbleweed town of Snydersville, USA? With lyrics by Lewis Flinn, this rip-roaring musical farce is just what’s needed to “Make America Drag Again.’ Buy yourself an all-access pass to the whole lineup of Olney Outdoor shows running from July 31st to August 24th. It’s only $175 and includes additional show discounts.

In the Basement

American Idiot in Concert Spooky Action Theatre Showing August 22-24 monumentaltheatre.org With a name inspired by one of Albert Einstein’s most famous observations of the effects of quantum entanglement, Spooky Action Theatre hosts equally intriguing performances by emerging and experimental artists that are meant to challenge and provoke. Reclaim the misspent days of your youth by channeling your inner Punk-Rock emo at American Idiot in Concert, a nostalgic re-

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hantal Dalton has lived in the Capitol Hill community since 2001. Her primary career was as a Foreign Service Information Officer and later with the Department of State after the Agency merger. During her career she served in Africa, Asia, and in both Central and South America. Chantal considers herself a “recovering” poet. She has returned to writing poetry after a long hiatus. In July 2025, Atmosphere Press launched her first published poetry collection, Beyond All Knowing. These poems explore what it is like to be surprised by love and experience its transformative power in everyday encounters. THE WOOD PILE What waits at the bottom of the wood pile? More wood. The loamy earth underneath the wood. Insects scurrying around frantic, exposed. The sweat it took to chop that wood into logs for the fire. The strength it took to stick to the task. Find leaves blackened by the pressure of logs choking out the sun; slick and soggy from rainwater seeping underneath that pile of wood that never seems to change. I know we’ve burned many, many logs, all chopped by you by hand— wearing safety goggles, work gloves and a wool cap, a ragged scarf at your neck. You swing the axe as an extension of your arm. Here at the farm, I am sitting at a backyard table, notebook open, pen poised to write. Squinting at the sun, I covertly watch you work, wondering what it’s like to swing an axe, to split a log, toss it on the pile and swing the axe again. With focus and facility, you create the chunks of murdered trees we burn for warmth when the sallow sun makes us shiver. As the words I scratch across the page stretch my thoughts in ink, The wood pile turns your sweat into flame. Sandra Beasley is the curator of “Poetic Hill,” a resident of Southwest, and the author of four poetry collections. If you live in D.C. and you’re interested in being featured, you can reach her at sandrabeasley@earthlink. net for questions and submissions (1-5 poems). u

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A 2023/24 Season performance at Tregaron Conservancy. Photo courtesy Washington Performing Arts.

In the Garden

Tregaron Unplugged Washington Performing Art Tregaron Conservancy Showing October 4, 3pm washingtonperformingarts.org Within walking distance of the National Cathedral, nestled between the Cleveland and Woodley Park neighborhoods, is 13 acres of lush parkland designed by renowned landscape architect Ellen Biddle Shipman. Originally part of two summer estates dating back to 1880 and 1911 respectively, the Tregaron Conservancy is an oasis of pastoral calm that was laid out by Shipman according to Beaux Arts principles and designed to serve as the backdrop to uniquely DC summer estate architecture by Charles Adams Platt. This October, the Conservancy (in partnership with Washington Performing Arts) will host Tregaron Unplugged, an afternoon and evening of musical programming by quartets, ensembles and vocalists inspired by the serene tranquility of the estate. Amble from one recital to another while enjoying the fall foliage and the soothing notes of Jazz, Classical and Americana. Best of all? It’s free. The full lineup of musical artists is still to be announced, so follow @tregarondc on social me-

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At the Church

Wu Han, David Finckel, Benjamin Bielman Trio Takoma Park SDA Church 6951 Carroll Ave. Showing October 4, 7-9pm ahwconcerts.org The Takoma Park Seventh Day Adventist Church congregation is over 120 years old. With its vaulted ceiling, intricate carved wooden fretwork, bronzed chandeliers and a rose window to die for, it’s the ideal location to enjoy the musical stylings of Wu Han on piano and David Finckel on the cello, accompanied by Benjamin Bielman on violin. The chances are good that you’ve already heard recordings of Han and Finckel. They’ve performed across the country and the world and are the Artistic Directors for the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. They’ve redefined Chamber music for an entire generation and will be performing this fall as part of the Anna H. Wang Presidential Concert Series, with tickets starting at $35 for general admission and running up to $100 for VIP seating. Students get in for free. u

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in several small, local shops across the District including Eastern Market (225 7th St. SE) on Capitol Hill, but having her work in a major travel hub is a big leap. Local artists, vendors and District officials joined DC Mayor Muriel Bowser (D), President and CEO of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) John Potter and CEO of the Fraport Group Sabine Trenk to officially mark the opening of the store Monday morning. “I am so, so happy that the many creative and talented business owners of our city will have more and more customers who are coming to visit our nation’s capital,” Bowser said. In addition to earrings, travelers can DC Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) and Hill artist Erin Thompson (in blue) share scissors as they and dignitaries cut the ribbon at the new find food, gifts and souvenirs from local Eastern Market store in National Hall at DCA. Photo: S.Payne/CCN. artists and vendors. The shop also sells food, drinks, personal care and other conJefferson said. “It’s really important that they get venience items. The new shop hopes to a chance to come and visit us and sample some serve as both a cultural and economic extension of the small businesses that are there.” Candles of the historic market. by Geeda, Jefferson’s small business, is also feaEastern Market joins several other local estured in the shop. tablishments in the terminal including The NeighAs she introduced the mayor, Hill artist borhoods, Ben’s Chili Bowl and Solid State Books. Erin Thompson recounted the first moment she The store is unique in that it is the result of a publicwalked into the store, on a summer trip with her private partnership between the District, the Marfamily that departed from DCA. “Here at the new shall Retail Group, MWAA and Fraport. Plans for Eastern Market shop, I experienced a highlight the concept date back several years, according to moment in my career,” she said. Thompson is Eastern Market DC manager Barry Margeson, an artist who captures moments between peowho works for market manager Department of ple and the places we call home around the Hill. General Services (DGS). DGS is the city agenAt the store, her family took photos with cy in charge of building and maintaining the Disher art on cards displayed near the register --and trict of Columbia’s real estate portfolio. then the clerk asked if she could take a photo The shop hopes to provide a “dual benefit” of Thompson and her cards as well. “I felt like for both small business owners and the District, a minor celebrity,” she said. “My heart swelled DGS Director Delano Hunter explained. “It’s with pride as it sunk it that everything had come a win-win,” he said. “We’re not just celebrating together,” Thompson added, thanking governDC culture, we have 12 vendors [with] products ment, business and the Mayor for broadening being sold here, so there’s an economic developthe platform for the small businesses operating ment impact happening.” in and around Eastern Market. Local vendors are excited about the opEastern Market will be open daily inside portunity to introduce their products, and Terminal 2 (post-security) from 4 a.m. to 10:30 the historic market, to visitors. “They don’t p.m. Visit easternmarket-dc.org to learn more. u always know where to go or what’s out there,”

Eastern Market Store Opens at DCA by Sarah Payne

“It’s just so cool,” artist Julie Gross

said, smiling as travelers rushed by. “I’m excited to connect with customers from other places and scatter my work everywhere.” The busy terminal at Ronald Reagan National Airport (2400 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Access Rd) will serve as the launchpad for Gross’s hand painted wooden earrings, which are featured in the new Eastern Market store. The Maryland-based artist has sold her work

Local vendors are featured throughout the Eastern Market store at DCA. Photo: S.Payne/CCN

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Volunteers with the Revive Stanton Park Initiative. Photo: Andy Seymour

ton Park’s future depends on continued community energy. Residents can join the movement by signing the petition, volunteering and spreading the word online. Visit www.revivestantonpark. com and follow updates via #revivestantonpark on social media. “Every signature, post, and helping hand moves the revitalization closer to reality,” they say. u

Motorsports Driver Rajah Caruth Inspires Youth on H Street Stanton Park Revitalization Update by Andy Seymour

estled in the heart of Capitol Hill, Stanton Park has long offered our community and visitors a quiet retreat amid the bustle of city life. Today, thanks to the dedicated efforts of local residents, as part of the Revive Stanton Park initiative, the park is undergoing a grassroots transformation aimed at restoring its natural beauty, historical significance and role as a civic gathering space. On Saturday July 18th the initiative marked its third successful volunteer day. Community members painted benches, cleared weeds, removed invasive ivy, and collected litter. “Each time we gather, we see and feel the difference,” said one participant. The hands-on approach is becoming a hallmark of the initiative, encouraging growing community awareness and commitment. Beyond the physical revitalization, the group is pursuing lasting investment through direct engagement with Congress. To date, they have contacted Representatives Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Gabe Amo (D-RI) and Seth Magaziner (D-RI), alongside Senators Lisa Murkowski (AK-R), Jack Reed (RI-R), Senate Majority Leader John Thune (SD-R), Sheldon Whitehouse (RI-D) and Mitch McConnell (KT-R). Their focus: securing federal support to restore the park’s Nathanael Greene monument and fund broader upgrades. Residents behind the initiative say that Stan-

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by Elizabeth O’Gorek

n July 19, youth attending the Marion Barry Summer Youth Employment Program (MSYEP) had the opportunity to meet motorsports driver Rajah Caruth during a special H Street Main Street (HSMS) event. Caruth, a D.C. native and 2020 graduate of School Without Walls High School, made a stop at home while traveling to Dover, Delaware, to compete in an Xfinity race with Jordan Anderson Racing. Since the age of 16, he has raced professionally in NASCAR, stock car, and ARCA events. This event was part of an initiative by HSMS, explained Executive Director Anwar Saleem. HSMS has been involved with MSYEP for years, providing lessons in financial literacy and career skills. The students were exploring motorsports as part of a summer initiative. Caruth had participated in a similar HSMS program in 2018, working at the H Street Country Club. “He came in with a simulator,” Saleem recalled. “I was curious about what he was doing with that contraption, and he told me he was racing.” In 2018, after turning 16, Caruth began racing virtually in the eNASCAR Ignite Series and caught the attention of the NASCAR Drive for Diversity Program. The following year, he raced a legends car at Charlotte Motor Speedway. By 2021, he became the first African-American driver to win first place at Tri-County Motor Speedway in Concord, NC. At the H Street event, Caruth spoke during the sports innovation session, where students learned about physics and gravity using vehicles as models. They built driving simulators and learned how to

operate them. “We want to encourage them to start building,” Saleem said, noting plans to expand the program to include car-building in the future. Caruth shared his journey and aspirations, emphasizing the importance of opportunity and support. “Programs like the one at H Street Main Street gave me my start,” he said. After his remarks, students asked questions and demonstrated the simulator they built. They were thrilled when Caruth took a turn driving it. Following the demo, Caruth signed autographs for students and parents. In 2024, nearly 12,000 youth participated in the program, supported by about 800 host employers, with 54% of participants residing in Wards 7 and 8. The 2025 program offered a six-week summer work experience from June 24 through August 2, with applications opening in January. For more info, visit summerjobs.dc.gov. u

Marines Thwart Scooter Jacking by Elizabeth O’Gorek

n June 13, the US Marines assisted D.C. police in apprehending two would-be scooter jackers. Around 10 a.m., a group of delivery drivers waited for orders on their mopeds at Ninth and G Streets SE. They noticed a man walking around the block several times before he ap-

US Marine Guards in a file photo. Marines acted quickly when a melée broke out after an attempted scooter jacking near Ninth and G Streets SE. Photo: E.O’Gorek/CCN

proached them, pointing a gun at one driver. Panic ensued, with at least two drivers jumping in to protect their colleague. A group of about 15 moped drivers chased the armed man and his accomplice, leading to a confrontation near Ninth and E Streets SE. The larger group overpowered the suspects, during which one suspect attempted to pistol-whip a victim, causing the gun’s magazine to break and spill ammunition. Meanwhile, Marine Barracks Washington (MBW) Guard Marine monitoring security cameras observed the chase as it entered their camera range. The altercation happened out of a direct line of sight from the nearest guard post, said Captain Lauri Schleicher, US Marine Corps (USMC) COMMSTRAT, Director at MBW. But they could tell there was trouble. “It was quickly assessed that there was an imminent threat to life,” Schleicher said. “In accordance with Guard Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), the nearest Guard Marines were notified and responded to the scene.” When the Marine got to the fight, the guard attempted to deescalate the situation using verbal commands. When that didn’t work, the Marine drew his Taser “as outlined in the Guard’s de-escalation protocol,” Schleicher said. Noting a potentially deadly weapon in the hand of one man, the Marine transitioned from his Taser to his M18 service pistol, following SOP. As the Marine approached, the group began to disperse. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) arrived on scene shortly thereafter to handle the situation. Officers arrested one man for attempted robbery while armed. u August 2025 H 31

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Opinion:

Is DC a Canary in a Coal Mine?

by Jill Lawrence

ust as miners watch the canary in its cage for clues of danger, Washington, DC signals a warning for the nation. Despite being home to the federal government, DC lacks the political power to defend itself, with no voting representatives in Congress. This spring, Congress accidentally took away the ability of DC to spend $1.1 billion dollars of its own locally-raised tax dollars. The Senate immediately fixed that error on March 14. The House has been delaying ever since.

BOWSER Act

Now, DC faces an even greater threat: two bills in Congress are aiming to repeal the DC Home Rule Act of 1973 that finally allowed the almost 700,000 Americans living in DC to vote for their own Mayor and City Council. The BOWSER Act – (“Bringing Oversight to Washington and Safety for Every Resident”) has the goal of a takeover and removal of Home Rule so that Congress can decide the city’s policies and laws. They already have veto power over our laws. This is House Bill #1089 and Senate Bill S440. These efforts are led by Republicans far removed from DC’s 95% Democratic population. Their goal is to be able to write our laws for us. DC’s already federally disenfranchised citizens would have no input in this process.

Top Myths (and Facts) about DC

The basis for this conservative takeover rests on common misunderstandings and false beliefs about the actual conditions in DC. It’s time to challenge the myths about DC and set the record straight. Here are the facts. Myth 1: Washington, DC is entirely a Federal Enclave. Actually, according to www.Congress.gov – less than 1/4 (24.7%) of DC’s land is the actual seat of government with the federal buildings, museums, monuments, parks. The remaining 75% consists of regular neighborhoods of private property – homes, schools, businesses, religious institutions, etc. Myth 2: Most DC residents work for the Federal Government. Surprisingly, according to USA Facts – 75% of DC residents do NOT work for the feds. In fact, 80% of federal government employees work around the nation in the 50 states. Myth 3: DC has very few actual residents. The US Census Bureau counts DC as home to over 702,000 citizens of the USA - more than Vermont and Wyoming, and comparable to Alaska and Delaware. Yet these states have Congressional votes while DC residents have never had a federal vote in the 222 years since DC was incorporated. 32 H HILLRAG.COM

Myth 4: DC is filled with poor residents and tent encampments. Like many US cities some of DC’s residents face poverty and are living without homes. However, the encampments on parkland that draw attention are actually the jurisdiction of the National Park Service - not the city. WJLA reported on NPS removing 34 encampments in two months after Trump complained. Myth 5: DC is overrun with crime. According to the Department of Justice, violent crime in DC has dropped to its lowest levels in 30 years. Total crime is down 35% since 2023, with reductions ranging from 28% to 53% across categories. Myth 6: DC is filthy, decayed and covered in graffiti. The Best Performing Cities List from the Milken Institute show that DC has jumped from #134 in 2023 to #62 in 2025 and www.Walkscore.com ranks DC 5th in walkability, transit-friendliness and biking. Myth 7: DC residents don’t pay taxes and rely on government handouts. National Taxpayers Union notes that DC residents pay more per person in federal taxes than any state. DC pays more to the federal government than they receive in funds for benefits from the feds. DC is in fact a “Donor State” not a “Recipient State.” and yet...we are not a state. Myth 8: DC’s government is incompetent and wasteful. DC Fiscal Policy Institute reports that DC has “28 consecutive years of clean audits and credit ratings are amongst the highest of any state.” These are balanced budgets. Currently, two ratings continue at AA+ and one was downgraded this spring from AA+ to A+ due to federal actions.

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To combat misinformation please link to this article with friends and family who live in states. They have access to call or write their own state’s representatives and Senators who sit on the committees with power over DC. Share with both Republicans and Democrats. Go to www.oversight.house.gov for a list of names. Get notified about action on the BOWSER Bill by clicking Get Alert at www.congress.gov NOTE: This article, Canary in a Coal Mine, is available online at the Hill Rag in an extended version to be shared and provides links, talking points and historic insights for those who are able to speak their voices to Congress. If you can, just make a few phone calls or write to members of the House Oversight Committee and the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs as well re: the BOWSER Act. u

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ANC 6A Heatedly Protests Proper Exotic ANC 6A REPORT by Elizabeth O’Gorek Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 6A met via Zoom on July 10. Commissioners Paul Spires (6A01, ViceChair), Amber Gove (6A04, Vice Chair/Parliamentarian), Mike Velasquez (6A02) and Roberta Shapiro (6A03, treasurer), Dave Wethington (6A05, Chair), Jeff Giertz (6A06, Secretary) and Stephen Kolb (6A07) were in attendance.

he ANC voted unanimously to oppose a medical cannabis application to the Alcohol Beverage Cannabis Administration (ABCA) for Proper Exotic (313 Eighth St. NE). The application was originally filed by two co-owners in January, at which time the ANC also opposed it. However, the process was interrupted, either due to a withdrawal of the application late the same month, or an administrative error and resubmitted under a single owner in May. Numerous residents came to voice opposition to the resubmitted application, including Nia and Zynna, the 16 and 13-yearold owners of Hunny Bunny Boutique, located next door to the site, who simply said they were “deeply opposed.” LaShada HamCampbell, owner of Petit Scholars Daycare (342 Eighth St. NE), said that she has concerns about the potential effect of secondhand smoke on the children who play outside the building. Others speaking in opposition cited the proximity of two child-serving businesses within a block (Music on the Hill and IGen Educational Academy, a STEM enrichment center) as part of their opposition. One resident identified as AB spoke in support of the applicant, saying that medical cannabis was a highly regulated service. She said that making decisions around people with families and children was “puritanical,” adding that a number of the comments “feel like thinly veiled racism.” Legal representatives Kinner and McGowan said the applicant was happy to reach a settlement agreement (SA) with the community to address concerns around security, loitering and traffic. However, although ANC Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis (ABC) Chair Velasquez offered to help the applicant find a different lo-

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cation in the ANC, Kinner said that there was no flexibility around location. Medical cannabis businesses must be located at a minimum distance from a business holding the same license, from schools and recreation centers. On top of that, she added, landlords are often reluctant to lease to cannabis businesses. Finally, the license itself is tied to the potential address of the business. “There are no other locations,” she said. Kinner reminded the commission that if the application is approved by right and without cooperation from the ANC, it could be approved by the board and so open without a SA. In addition to opposing the application the ANC sent a letter asking ABCA to confirm the proposed location does not violate the stand-off requirements in DC law and regulation, also asking whether the site conforms with laws designed to ensure medial cannabis establishments are located safely away from children. The ANC asked ABCA to provide the distance of the proposed location from Petit Scholars and Music on Hill. The ABC Board roll call hearing takes place Aug. 25; the protest hearing is Oct. 8.

Arts and Humanities Beautification Grant. HSMS is in the process of writing an application for a $125,000 grant and hopes to use the money to replace deteriorating metal banners along the street, create wraparound art for streetcar boxes, paint road surfaces to highlight safety features and create new murals in areas that are frequently tagged with graffiti. HSMS Executive Director Anwar Salem outlined the goals for the grant but said he was unable to provide a breakdown of budgeting and the application was still in the works; it is due July 25. Two commissioners said they could not support the application sight unseen. The ANC supported the application generally, with the provision that the ANC be involved in public consultation for artwork and solicitation of artists.

SWS Goding

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The commission voted 5-2 to send a letter of support for H Street Main Street’s (HSMS) application for a Commission on

HSMS is applying for a grant that will, in part, help them replace these aging metal banners. Screenshot: ANC 6A/Zoom

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Services (DGS) are beginning a construction project at SWS Goding, which was originally renovated in 2022. According to DCPS spokesperson Andrew Walker, the work aims to waterproof the building’s foundation to address water leakage on the F Street NE side. Construction is expected to begin in early August and continue through November. The project will require safety fencing and the temporary removal and reinstallation of the early childhood playground located at the front of the school. Commissioner Shapiro said that she understood that funds will be withheld from the contractor and asked DCPS and DGS to verify if this is the case and if the amount covers the remediation work, seeking to hold contractors accountable. Walker promised to get that information.

Other Business

ANC 6A supported a DDOT NOI to install a protected bike lane on the west side of 14th Street NE between Maryland Avenue and G Street NE and relocate a zipper parking spot from the area to G Street NE. The lane closes a gap from Florida and Maryland Avenue NE and alleviates some traffic concerns around the Chick-Fil-A at the intersection. ANC 6A sent a letter to the Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA) noting that the ANC supports an application for special exceptions from rear yard requirements for a two-story plus basement rear addition to an existing single-family dwelling at 424 Seventh Street NE. An existing addition, formerly a sleeping porch, will be taken down, and a new rear addition constructed. The project is located partially in ANC 6A and partially in ANC 6C. ANC 6A generally meets at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of every month, except August. The next meeting of the full commission is set for Sept. 11. Find the full calendar and the link to join by visiting anc6a.org u

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he ANC voted to send a letter to DC Council expressing support for funding a feasibility study for costs of including a middle school as part of the renovation of Shirley Chisholm Elementary School (1001 G St. SE). Chisholm parent Robin Roesch described the Cerciendo Chisholm Campaign (www.creciendochisholm. com), advocating for a Spanish-immersion middle school in southeast DC. Chisholm is slated for a modernization in fall 2026. The current plans call for a $101 million renovation to result in a 104,000 sq. ft. building serving 604 students. Parents have proposed that plans be expanded to create an Education Campus on site, to include a middle school. Funding for a feasibility study that would include such a project was included in the DC fiscal year 2026 budget. A second vote will be held July 28. The 2023 Boundary and Student Assignment Study proposed that DCPS develop a public plan to ensure dual-language access for students citywide by 2026. Currently, students in Wards 5, 6, 7 and 8 must travel to Northwest if they wish to continue language education into middle school. That includes students from

Economic Development & Zoning Committee meeting 3rd Wednesday, September 17, 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting via Zoom Community Outreach Committee meeting 4th Monday, September 29, 7:00 p.m. Virtual meeting via Zoom Alcohol Beverage and Cannabis Licensing Committee meeting 4th Tuesday, September 23, 7:00 p.m. Virtual Meeting via Zoom We seek community-minded 6A residents interested in joining ANC 6A committees. Visit anc6a.org or email 6A06@anc.dc.gov for more information. Instructions for accessing the meeting via Zoom have been posted under Hot Topics at anc6a.org. Call in information will be posted under Community Calendar at anc6a.org 24 hours prior to the meeting. You will be able to enter the meeting no earlier than 15 minutes prior to its scheduled start time.

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Chisholm, but also Houston ES (11 50th Pl. NE), Mundo Verde PCS (4401 Eighth St. NE), Global Citizens PCS (4095 Minnesota Ave. NE) and EW Stokes (5600 E. Capitol St. NE). The dual-language feeder for Chisholm is MacFarland MS (4400 Iowa Ave. NW) in Petworth, “too far for many families,” Roesch said. The charters all feed into DC International (1400 Main Sr. NW) located northeast of Rock Creek Park and above capacity with long waitlists, meaning that a new DCPS option could drive charter students back into the traditional system for middle school. Roesch, who co-chairs the campaign, said that DCPS has resisted the idea saying they want to move away from the education campus model. However, Roesch pointed out that language campuses are a proven success, pointing to OysterAdams and DC International. However, she said that parents would welcome a dual-language middle school at any location accessible to schools in Southeast.

DDOT Priorities

DC Department of Transportation (DDOT) Director Sharon Kershbaum presented on agency priorities for the next two to three years. She discussed the 25-year multimodal plan which is intended to make streets safe and inviting for all users. DDOT work will prioritize transforming the high injury network (HIN), the 5 percent of District roadways where 50 percent of serious and fatal accidents take place. DDOT has done work on 75 percent but will focus on the next few years on getting it to 100 percent. Another key element is the bus priority network, where data shows that travel times are being reduced on corridors like I Street NW, although Kershbaum acknowledged the results were not as dramatic on Pennsylvania Avenue SE, where signage is being examined. Finally, she pointed to ways that DDOT 311 is being streamlined to get to the right solution. Kershbaum acknowledged that funding for Open Streets had been zeroed in the FY2026 budget but said that the Plaza Bill proposed by Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen (D) will allow them to close areas around Capitol One Arena. Finally, she said DDOT is working with the DC Homeland Security Emergency Agency (HSMA) to develop a city wide standard for safety bollards in the city. Asked about a safety study for the roads around Lincoln Park, Kershbaum said that while a request would be placed in line, DDOT will pri36 H HILLRAG.COM

oritize work on HIN. Sidewalk safety standards were questioned. Kershbaum acknowledged the 270-day service lag but said DDOT priorities hazardous conditions. She said DDOT would pilot a program to replace brick sidewalks with stamped concrete sections but that the agency would need to assess the impacts of standards in historic districts.

Renewal Supported for Ted’s Bulletin

The ANC voted 9-1-0 to support the renewal of a Class C Restaurant license at Ted’s Bulletin (505 Eighth St. SE). At their May meeting, the ANC voted to ask the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) for a 60-day delay on the hearing to pursue renewed commitment and amendments to the settlement agreement (SA). The May vote came after overwhelming neighborhood outcry over alley trash management. Pastore said that subsequently, Ted’s had put in the effort to show that they wanted to make it right with the neighbors, including personnel changes and cooperating with other businesses to hold waste management more accountable.

Delay Vote on Expansion at Sanabria and Co. Building

The ANC voted unanimously to delay voting on a Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA) for 409 E. Capitol St. SE, home of boutique design firm, Sanabria & Co., until their September meeting. The applicant has agreed to request a delay until the Sept. 10 BZA meeting. The ANC first heard the application three years ago, when the building owner initiated a project to add a third story rear addition and a second dwelling unit and convert the first floor to an office use, supported by ANC 6B. However, budget constraints stalled the project at that time. The existing building is two-stories zoned mixed-use. Brian Forehand, with Nth Degree Architecture and Interiors, said the BZA application requests a special exception to increase lot occupancy to 70 percent as the building will increase depth by 10 feet. They also request a use variance from commercial to office, the current use. ANC 6B generally meets the second Tuesday of each month. Most Ward 6 ANCs do not meet in August. The next regular meeting of the full ANC will be a hybrid online and in-person meeting held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9. See calendar and get information on how to join at anc6b.org u

New Points System For Speeding in FY26 ANC 6C REPORT by Elizabeth O’Gorek Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 6C met on July 9, 2025 via Webex. The following were on the dais: Jeremiah Foxwell (6C01), Karen Wirt (6C02, chair); Jay Adelstein (6C03, treasurer); Mark Eckenwiler (6C04, vice-chair); Daniela McInerney (6C05); Andrew Hayes (6C06, secretary) and Tony Goodman (6C07).

representative from the office of Councilmember Charles Allen (Ward 6-D) reported on the activities of the Committee on Transportation and the Environment, which Allen chairs. The committee funded a new tool for the STEER Act to hold drivers accountable: a points system tracking speeding over a six-month period. Points are based on how far above the limit the vehicle is traveling. If the vehicle accumulates 10 points in any six-month period, it is immediately eligible for booting and towing. The driver will have to take a safe driving course prior to getting their car back. Points apply whether or not tickets are paid. DC Council rejected the mayor’s proposal to delay or repeal two Green DC laws, the Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) and the Net-Zero Construction laws, which deal with building emissions and pollution. The laws have been in effect for several years and have led to most of the District’s existing large buildings improving energy consumption and emissions, ensuring all newly constructed, commercial buildings are net zero. The committee also restored funding to clean up the Anacostia River via the bag fee paid at retail stores. This will maintain boats cleaning up river trash and employ DC residents who help education school kids, residents and visitors on the river. Last year, the council passed Allen’s Plaza Act, which would require DDOT to identify three streets to be closed to traffic for up to 24 hours each week. They become pedestrian plazas to create more places like the downtown Holiday Market or Eastern Market. Funding for that act is on the table even as DDOT’s Open Streets program is so far unfunded in FY26.

Consent Items of Note

The ANC voted to support a Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA) application for both special ex-

ception and use variance for a third floor rear addition at 409 E Capitol St. NE, site of Sanabria & Co design. The application was also considered by ANC 6B, as the property sits on the border of the two ANCs. The committee thought the use variance, which would line the certificate of occupancy up with actual use as office space, was justified. Eckenwiler said the special exception for increased lot occupancy has marginal adverse impact and noted the addition would not be visible from the street. However, the commission voted to oppose a BZA application for a porchtop balcony at the front of 1128 Fourth St. NE. The application was made after the deck in question was already constructed. The applicant applied for the original construction permit in 2021 but not for a zoning exception that would be required for the balcony. Nonetheless, the applicant constructed the railing and deck. Eckenwiler said the committee believes the direct views into adjacent second floor windows from the balcony are a significant adverse impact and noted that the ANC has consistently opposed applications for front porch top balcony railings.

Cannabis and Alcohol License Protests

The ANC voted 6-1 to protest a Medical Cannabis Retailer license application from Proper Exotic LLC to the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) for 313 Eighth Street NE. This establishment is located in ANC 6A, directly across the street from ANC 6C03 in a decidedly residential neighborhood, Courtney noted. “I think if you look at it, it is fairly surprising that a medical cannabis establishment would open in this location,” he said. ANC 6A is also pursuing a protest and ANC 6C does the same with the understanding that they will support ANC 6A in strategy. Commissioner Adelstein will serve as designated representative, but is unable

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

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

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to attend the Oct. 8 protest hearing, so the ANC selected alternate Karen Wirt. The ANC discussed an Offer In Compromise (OIC) for White Horse Hookah Bar and Tobacco Shop (521 H St. NE), a retail outlet which has operated under other names. The OIC apparently originated with a violation where the retailer offered cannabis for sale to the public, Eckenwiler noted in the discussion of the item. The store does not have a liquor or cannabis license. The OIC from ABCA prohibits the sale, trade or gifting of cannabis or other drugs and makes it clear that ABCA inspectors are permitted on the property at any time during opening hours. Eckenwiler said that the OIC is as a result of an agreement with the Office of Attorney General (OAG) between ABCA and the business. ABCA encourages —and the committee strongly recommends— that neighbors contact ABCA’s Complaint Line at (202) 442-4423 when they witness illegal activity. This was a non-voting item.

Back on the Throne

Mayor’s Office for Community Relations (MOCR) Representative for Ward 6 Noah Glasgow told commissioners that Throne restrooms were closed because of funding restrictions created by the Continuing Resolution (CR). In the first week of July, signs indicating closure due to “red tape” were posted on the doors of the portable, self-cleaning facilities throughout the District. Thrones are in Eastern Market Metro Plaza and Alethia Tanner Park. Glasgow said that the City Administrator found funding to continue operations through FY2025. However, the funding for the Throne through FY2026 is now before council. The facilities were expected to re-open within a week of the meeting, he said, or by July 16. ANC 6C generally meets via Webex on the second Wednesday of every month. Most Ward 6 ANCs, including ANC 6C, do not meet in August. The next meeting is scheduled for Sept. 10. See the full calendar of meetings and instructions to join at anc6c.org. u

Public Safety ANC 6D REPORT by Andrew Lightman Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 6D met on July 21 via Zoom. Commissioners Marquell Washington (6DO1), Gottlieb Simon (6D02, chair), Gail Fast (6D03), Andrea Pawley (6D04), 38 H HILLRAG.COM

Bruce Levine (6D06, vice chair), Fredrica (Rikki) Kramer (6D07, treasurer) and Rhonda Hamilton (6D08, secretary) were in attendance. Chearie Phelps-El (6D05) was absent.

etropolitan Police Dept. (MPD) Captain Adam Crist briefed the commission on public safety. Crime is down overall down compared to last year, he said. There was a recent homicide in the 1100 Block of Third Street SW at 1:30 a.m. There was an unsuccessful attempted scooter jacking on the 300 block of G St. SW, Crist reported. MPD closed two burglaries of construction sites with an arrest. On G Street SW last month early in the morning, miscreants made repeated attempts to kick in front doors, reported Commissioner Pawley. Why did the police refuse to take a report? she asked. A report should be taken for tracking purposes, Crist said. However, officers may not do so if they cannot identify any actual offense, he continued. “This is not the first time residents have not been able to get MPD to take a report. It is not good. A lot of crime is hidden in that way,” Pawley responded. On July 4, fireworks were shot at a condominium building at 700 Seventh St. SW, reported Commissioner Fast. Crist was unaware of the incident. The projectiles used were very powerful and frightening, added Treasurer Kramer. No fireworks can be sold in DC and people can be arrested for discharging them, Crist said. There is also a difference if the fireworks are being shot at people or buildings, he added. What is the situation with the pit bull at Channel Square Apartments at 325 P St. SW? asked Vice Chair Levine. Animal control has confiscated the dog, Crist stated. MPD is compiling information to ask the DC Attorney General to consider prosecution of the owner.

ABC Matters

Renewal season is over, stated Alcohol and Cannabis Committee Vice Chair Laura DiAngelo gleefully. On the recommendation of the committee, the commission voted to protest the application of the American Cruise Lines to add four additional vessels to their existing deployment at The Wharf in order to give the committee time to negotiate to add the new boats to the existing settlement agreement. On the committee’s recommendation, the commission voted to protest a license application from The Theater Alliance located at 340 Maple

Dr. SW in order to allow the committee time to negotiate a settlement agreement.

Other Matters

The commission supported Board of Zoning Adjustment Application No. 21321 for a special exception for zoning relief from the 20 foot rear yard and 60 percent lot occupancy requirements. Owners Kevin and Julia Thomas are enclosing a third story back deck on their townhome at 1224 Carrollsburg Pl. SW. At the suggestion of Secretary Hamilton, the commission also attached several stipulations requiring notification of the neighbors. The commission approved sending Pepco a letter expressing the following concerns over the relocation of the outdoor Buzzard Point Substation to the interior of the old steam generation plant. The letter included the following points: • the development of a detailed plan for monitoring community contamination that would incorporate detailed air monitoring and the publication of daily test results; • the sharing of a detailed construction schedule and traffic management plan; • pointed out the failure to incorporate any community spaces; • more attractive design for planned security perimeter fencing; • and inviting them to a future commission meeting. The Maine Avenue SW closures are targeted to begin this fall, and the 14th Street SW access road is expected to shift to two-way traffic starting this August, pending DDOT approval, stated Long Bridge Project Member Patrice Brooks. For more info or questions, email info@longbridgeproject. com or visit www.LongBridgeProject.com. The commission approved its FY25 Third Quarter Financial Report. ANC 6D meets at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of every month except in August. The next meeting is Sept. 15 via Zoom. For more information visit www.anc6d.org. u

Proposed Streetcar Changes ANC 7D REPORT by Sarah Payne Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 7D met July 8 via Zoom. Commissioners Artilie Wright (7D03), Katie Murphy (7D04), Ebony Payne (7D05), Marc Friend (7D06, vice chair), Brett Ast-

mann (7D07, treasurer), Brian Alcorn (7D08, chair) and Dev Myers (7D10, secretary) were in attendance. Commissioners Joshua Taborn (7D01) and Ashley Schapitl (7D09) were absent. Single Member District (SMD) 7D02 remains vacant.

n May 2025, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) announced a plan to launch a “next generation streetcar” by 2029 as a part of the Grow DC FY 2026 budget plan. This plan to “re-envision” the streetcar involves implementing transportation that does not utilize fixed tracks and eliminating the Benning Road extension project. While Bowser outlined plans to replace the streetcar with electrified buses, the Mayor “also has not dedicated funds for dedicated bus lanes to accompany those buses,” Transportation and Public Space (TSP) Committee Chair JP Gresh said. The Mayor’s office also indicated that the current street cars are “approaching their lifespan limit” and would need to be replaced, he added. What about the costs associated with extending the streetcar and if the investment could lower the cost per ride? asked Commissioner Murphy. The price tag for extending the tracks to Benning Road is $100 million, he said, while acknowledging estimates vary greatly. The estimated annual operating cost of the streetcar is $10 million which translates to a cost per ride of $10 to $15, said Gresh. There are no current fares levied on riders which, he argued, contributes to the “disparity between the operating costs and the anticipated revenue which is zero [dollars] per year.” While funding concerns remain, ridership is on the rise. The DC Streetcar’s online tracker reports 836,438 rides so far in FY25. Ridership decreased significantly during the pandemic with a dip from more than 1.1 million riders in 2019 to a low of 267,093 in 2022, according to the tracker.

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The streetcar’s recovery, a TSP committee member said, has been “faster than any other streetcar in any other city.” The streetcar is on track to reach about 1 million riders before the end of the fiscal year. “It’s a full recovery more or less,” she added. Funding for public transportation along the Benning Road corridor, Commissioner Friend, argued, should be a priority regardless of the streetcar’s fate. Friend expressed concern about the loss of public transit options for residents. “We don’t want to lose out on this funding and this public transportation,” he said. “If they say “this electric bus is coming” and then the electric bus never comes, then we’ve lost another Ward 7 transportation option.” The commission voted to send a resolution in support of the ongoing operation of the DC Streetcar and recommend that any funding resulting from changes to its service be reinvested into neighboring communities.

Other Matters

CityInterests Development Partners representative Michael Hodas briefed commissioners on the Parkside Planned Unit Development (PUD). Hodas highlighted progress on parcels 9A and 9B which plan to include 209 workforce and market-rate apartments and about 15,000 square feet of retail space. ProLogis representative Monica Ray gave an update on the Benning Road construction project. In December 2023, Pepco sold 10 acres of decommissioned land to the company, who specializes in real estate relating to supply chain logistics, often manifesting as warehouses. The project is currently advancing through the permitting process and construction is estimated to begin in 2026 with completion scheduled for 2027. A tenant for the space has not yet been identified.

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support the zoning application for renovation and expansion plans of So Others May Eat. The organization plans to renovate and expand an existing building at 2 18th St. SE to convert it from a nonconforming rooming house with 57 units to an apartment building with 61 units. support the Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA) application for a special exception to construct a two-story rear addition to an existing attached two-story principal dwelling at 515 21st St. NE.

ANC 7D will meet next on Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. via Zoom. You can learn more about the commission and register to attend at 7d0761.wixsite.com/anc7d-1. Sarah Payne is a reporter for Capital Community News. She can be reached at sarahp@hillrag.com. ◆

Commission Requests Emergency Juvenile Curfew ANC 8F REPORT by Elizabeth O’Gorek Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 8F met both in-person at 250 M St. SE and online via Zoom on July 15. Present were Commissioners Vice Chair Markita Bryant (8F02), Chair Brian Strege (8F03), Secretary Edward Daniels (8F04) and Treasurer Liam Goodwin (8F05); Commissioner Nic Wilson (8F01) joined via Zoom.

he ANC unanimously supported a letter to Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) Chief Pamela Smith, formally asking for an emergency juvenile curfew in Navy Yard within the boundaries of ANC 8F from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for a four-day period from Aug. 10 to Aug. 13. Within the Juvenile Curfew Zone, persons 17 and under are prohibited from gathering in a group of nine (9) or more in any public place or on the premises of any establishment unless engaged in certain exempted activities such as travel for employment or accompanying a parent or guardian. The vote came just after an appearance from Ward 2 Councilmember Brooke Pinto (D), Chair of the DC Council Committee on Public Safety and Justice. Pinto highlighted her legislative work, pointing to the comprehensive public safety omnibus bill she introduced the previous year and noting that there had been a 47 percent reduction in violent crime since she became chair. A new “Peace Plan” bill passed this year merges violence interruption programs, supports workforce recruitment for police and fire departments, and provides job and housing opportunities for people with criminal records. She noted recent budget actions, including funding for ranked choice voting. Finally, she noted ongoing negotiations to bring the Commanders football team back to RFK Stadium, emphasizing housing and community benefits.

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During her presentation, Pinto thanked the ANC for their support of the emergency legislation that allowed MPD to institute earlier juvenile curfews in designated zones to prevent disruptive and violent behavior, emphasizing that the measure is not intended to increase police interaction with youth but to keep the community safe. She pointed to the zero arrests during institution of the emergency curfew the previous weekend as evidence of preventative success.

Lockridge on Therme DC

Wanda Lockridge, Director of Community Engagement for Therme DC, presented on the proposed anchor for development at Poplar Point in Ward 8, on the shores of the Anacostia River opposite Navy Yard, between the Frederick Douglass and 11th Street bridges. The indoor/outdoor spa and recreational facility will include intergenerational spaces, recreation areas with saunas, communal bathing and water slides but also food and beverage options with arts and entertainment. Therme is investing $500 million in the project, Lockridge said, expecting 2.1 million visitors per year. The distribution of visitors is expected to mirror that in other locations, about 80 percent locals and 20 percent tourists. The facility, expected to open in 2031, will anchor mixed development of the 110-acre site but still awaits land transfer from the federal government. The land is still in the portfolio of the National Park Service (NPS). An environmental assessment (EA) and land use plan, both in process, must be completed prior to transfer. Commissioners expressed concern about the impact of the number of visitors on parking and transportation. Lockridge noted that the facility is planned near to a new metro station entrance with plans to expand the nearby WMATA parking garage. Asked about benefits to local business, Lockridge emphasized Therme’s commitment to exceeding the requirements for use of Certified Business Enterprises (CBEs)

and employment of residents. She said there are plans for future discussions of community benefit agreements (CBEs) with the ANCs. Asked about a New York Times article that questioned the company’s ability to fund and develop the project, Lockridge said the story focused on a Canadian project (located in Toronto, Ontario). Lockridge said the umbrella company is financially strong, with assets of $1.5 billion reported just two weeks ago. She said that DC officials have vetted the DC proposal “and it was clean cut”. There was no vote on the matter.

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The ANC voted to: • Unanimously support a letter to DDOT and WMATA asking them to remind their employees not to park in neighborhood pickup and drop off (“PUDO”) zones. In introducing the letter, Daniels noted the spaces are intended for ride share and delivery driver use and said that Department of Transportation (DDOT) and WMATA employees are placing their hats in those cars “like a parking pass” while blocking the zone, causing congestion of travel lanes and danger to pedestrians and cyclists. The letter asks that DDOT and WMATA send out a reminder to the employees to follow specific parking protocol rather than blocking PUDO spaces. • Support an application for a medical cannabis retail license as well as the settlement agreement (SA) for Say High (125 L St. SE). Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and the applicant has a signed SA with the ANC with set conditions around noise, parking and deliveries. ANC 8F meets on the Third Tuesday of the month. Many ANCs do not meet in August. The next meeting is at 7 p.m. Sept. 16. Find more information and how to join at anc8F. org ◆

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Bulletin Board Southwest Floating Liveaboard Residences Tour Returns this Fall (always sells out)

On Sunday, Oct. 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Southwest DC’s liveaboard community opens its doors for a self-guided tour at the Wharf Marina. Visitors can explore over 20 unique boat-homes—houseboats, barges, cruisers, and sailboats—and talk with residents about the liveaboard lifestyle. Advance tickets are required: $25 per person, $45 for two, and $20 for 20024 residents. No day-of tickets are available. Proceeds benefit local charities including AmidonBowen PTA, Potomac Riverkeeper, DC Sail, Southwest Methodist Church Food Pantry, and St. Augustine’s neighborhood programs and others. The marina is along the Washington Channel. Tickets and info: dchouseboat.org.

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8 Mindfulness Activities at Asian Art Museum

An activity is considered “mindful” if it helps you slow down and feel more present, often by focusing on the senses like sight or sound. Today’s concept of mindfulness draws from ancient Hindu and Buddhist traditions, as well as broader Asian cultural practices that value intentional, meditative experiences. The National Museum of Asian Art, 1050 Independence Ave. SW, offers spaces to explore these traditions through art and history. Mindfulness opportunities include online meditation, slow-looking activities, sketching tours, music and art pairings, coloring, classroom resources, garden reflection, and book recommendations. Learn more: asia.si.edu/ whats-on/blog/posts/8-mindfulness-activities-at-nmaa.

Bubble Planet at the Rhode Island Center

Bubble Planet is an immersive experience at the Rhode Island Center, 524 Rhode Island Ave. NE, through Jan. 4, in which you’ll surround yourself with bubbles like never before. Step into a planet beyond your imagination with VR technology, themed rooms and fantastical landscapes. Jump from one immersive space to the next and explore them all with your five senses. Tickets are $21.90 to $35.90. The duration is 60 to 90 minutes. bubble-planet.com/washington-dc. 42 H HILLRAG.COM

Capitol Hill Literary Feast Seeks Hosts

The Capitol Hill Community Foundation’s Literary Feast is returning on Saturday, Oct. 25, and it is looking for hosts who want to support the foundation and fund dozens of grant projects in our local schools. The event entails dozens of dinner parties held at homes across Capitol Hill, all on one evening. Each dinner features food and fun related to a specific book (Reading is optional… it’s a dinner, not a book discussion). The feasts are held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Guests are then invited to an after party at the Hill Center featuring dessert, drinks, and music. Feasts should fit a minimum of eight guests (not including the hosts). Previous hosts have been creative about how to fit a group of this size in a Capitol Hill home. Buffet dinners work

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Phillips Collection Call for 2026 Juried Invitational Exhibition

Vincent van Gogh, Green Wheat Fields, Auvers, 1890, oil on canvas, National Gallery of Art, Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon.

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To support its mission of making art accessible to all, the National Gallery’s Google Arts & Culture hub features over 60,000 works spanning Western art from the Middle Ages to today. Visitors can explore 16,000 newly available images, curated stories, an interactive game, and guided Street View tours of the East and West Buildings and the Sculpture Garden. The hub offers digital access to works by artists such as Leonardo da Vinci, Vermeer, Vallayer-Coster, and David—available from home, classrooms, or on the go. Explore more at: artsandculture.google.com/project/national-gallery-of-art-dc.

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Folger Theatre’s 2025-26 Season

Folger Theatre has announced its 2025-26 season at the Folger Shakespeare Library. Kicking off in September, the lineup of three powerful, joyful, and poignant plays will illustrate Shakespeare’s resonance in our current moment, drawing on modern events and the landscape of Washington, DC. Here’s the lineup: Sept. 23 to Oct. 26, Julius X, A Re-envisioning of The Tragedy of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare; March 10 to April 12, As You Like It by William Shakespeare; and June 9, to July 5, How Shakespeare Saved My Life by Jacob Ming-Trent. Season subscriptions are on sale starting at $150. Special rates for patrons under 35, students, seniors, members and family of the military, educators, and groups may be purchased through the Folger Theatre Box Office at 202-544-7077 or at folger.edu/whats-on/. 44 H HILLRAG.COM

The Phillips Collection, 1600 21st St. NW, has issued an open call for its Juried Invitational, accepting submissions through Sept. 30 or until 1,000 entries are received. The call is open to artists ages 18 and older residing in the DC–Baltimore area, including select Maryland and Virginia counties. Selected works will be featured in an exhibition from Aug. 1 to Sept. 20, 2026, continuing founder Duncan Phillips’s legacy of supporting regional artists. The museum encourages submissions that reflect its values of experimentation, equity, accessibility, and social purpose. Accepted artists will be announced by Dec. 15, 2025. Details: PhillipsCollection.org/open-call.

NoMa in Color Mural Festival

Every fall, the NoMa in Color Mural Festival breathes new life into the neighborhood with vibrant, eye-catching murals, creating a dynamic and ever-evolving canvas that fuels imagination. This year is the 10-year anniversary of NoMa in Color. The murals will be painted/repainted along the MBT wall on the eastern border of Alethia Tanner Park. The festival dates are Sept. 8 to 15, with a free community celebration to welcome the new art on Friday Sept. 12, 4 to 8 p.m. (rain date, Sept. 13), at Alethia Tanner Park, 227 Harry Thomas Way NE. nomabid.org.

caregivers. Admission is first-come, first-served and limited to 100 people. Entry begins 15 minutes before start time. Enter on Pennsylvania Ave. SE between Chase Bank and Trader Joe’s. More info: dclibrary.org.

The Fridge to Reopen: Same Spot, New Era

Join Northeast Library, 330 Seventh St. NE, every second Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. for (adult) Bingo Night at the Northeast Neighborhood Library. dclibrary.org.

With your help The Fridge, DC’s iconic underground art gallery, is coming back home to 516 1/2 Eighth St. SE. After closing in 2023, this beloved space for street art, poetry, murals, music, and community is planning a full return by 2026. It has launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise $50,000 by October 1 to fund repairs, renovations, and expanded community programming. In its first week, the effort raised more than $7,000. The programming will include: public art workshops; 3D printing & digital design labs; youth entrepreneurship; mental wellness through art; and Mural projects. x.com/ thefridgedc. www.gofundme.com/f/thefridgedc

Baby and Toddler Story Time at 700 Pennsylvania Ave SE

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BINGO! Night at Northeast Library

Join NE Library staff on Thursdays at 9:45 or 10:45 a.m. for Baby & Toddler Story Time—20– 30 minutes of stories, rhymes, songs, and fingerplays for children from birth to age two. Sessions are held in a conference room at 700 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. As both sessions are identical, please attend only one. This interactive experience builds early language and literacy skills for children and

The Atlas INTERSECTIONS Festival showcases powerful multidisciplinary performances that inform, inspire, educate, and entertain. Centered around STORY, MOVEMENT, and SOUND, the festival fosters community connection and celebrates diverse perspectives that reflect our shared humanity. The application deadline is Aug. 15, 5 p.m. atlasarts.org.

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Keegan Theatre’s 2025-26 Season

The Keegan Theatre’s next season features two world premieres and two DC premieres. Special discounts are currently available on their most popular packages until August 31. Here’s the lineup: Everything is Wonderful, Sept. 13 to Oct. 5; Lizzie the Musical, Oct. 31 to Nov. 30; John Doe, Jan. 31 to Feb 22; Midiculous, Feb. 24 to March 8; The Minutes, April 4 to May 3; The Play That Goes Wrong, June 6 to July 12. (1742 Church St. NW) keegantheatre.org.

Theater Alliance 2025-26 Season: A Pop-up with Purpose

Theater Alliance (performance space at 340 Maple Dr. SW) announces a bold lineup of new works that speak directly to the challenges and possibilities of the world we inhabit. Here’s the lineup: Fire Work, Aug. 28 to Sept. 21—A dystopian comedy blazing with humor and revolutionary spirit; Furlough’s Paradise, Oct. 30 to Nov. 23—A lyrical homecoming about what we carry, who carries us, and the freedom we dare to imagine; and Hothouse New Play Block Party, spring 2026—A festival of new plays. theateralliance.com.

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On weekdays, through Sept. 26, noon to 1 p.m. on Wilson Plaza, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, enjoy free lunchtime performances featuring the area’s most talented entertainers. Enjoy a variety of musical flavors, such as Go-Go, jazz, bluegrass folk, reggae, rock, country, pop rock and more. There’s plenty of outdoor seating. rrbitc.com/live-concert-series-on-the-plaza. ◆

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You Say Tomato!

article and photos by Annette Nielsen

On Wednesday afternoons at Watkins Farm Market at 13th and E, SE, you’ll find farmer Gale Livingstone with a number of varieties of heirloom tomatoes grown at her Deep Roots Farm in Upper Marlboro, MD.

Dunham’s Farms always has a bounty of tomatoes at the farmers’ line at Eastern Market.

ome of us wait all year for the tomato harvest to circle back – to enjoy that first tomato sandwich, BLT, fresh tomato sauce or gazpacho. They’re really good for you, too! Rich in lycopene, a powerhouse antioxidant that helps protect against heart and other chronic diseases, tomatoes are a good source of vitamin A (supports your vision) and vitamin C, a benefit for your immune system.

Keeping the Flavor

The best way to keep your tomatoes fresh and flavorful after you harvest from your own garden or pick up at the farmers’ market, is to store them stem-side down, at room temperature and out of direct sunlight. That said, keep them away from produce like avocados and bananas, as the gas (ethylene) they emit can cause the tomatoes to ripen more quickly. If possible, avoid placing your tomatoes in the refrigerator as you will notice they may lose their flavor, and the texture becomes a bit mealy. If you’ve already cut into a tomato and are not going to finish it in one sitting, place the cut fruit in an airtight container and place in the fridge, making sure to consume within two days. If you have a bumper crop, consider freezing to use in a sauce or soup later. Simply wash, dry, core and quarter. Then, place pieces in freezer-safe bags or containers. Make certain to date the container and use or process within a few months. If you’re considering canning and are new to this form of food preservation, take

a workshop – either online or at a cooperative extension. There are inperson classes to take from experts like Leni Sorensen at This is Your Grandmother’s Kitchen – a short field trip out to Charlottesville, VA (see resource notes).

Celebrate the Flavors of the Season

This time of year is wonderful for the best, fresh flavors – and tomatoes top the list. You may have a bounty to harvest in your backyard or you can find just-picked tomatoes at a number of places – whether at Eastern Market, inside during the week or outdoors under the shed with the farmers’ line, at other locations around the Hill and beyond.

Easy No-Cook Tomato and Basil Sauce

Minimizing heat in your kitchen is key during the hot and humid days. Think about getting a bunch of pear or cherry tomatoes – multi-colored varieties make a beautifully vibrant sauce. Slice approximately two pints (four cups) of small tomatoes in half (a bread knife works well here). Toss the tomatoes with a sprinkle of salt, a drizzle of olive oil and a few basil leaves, torn or sliced into ribbons or in culinary terms, a chiffonnade (stack the leaves and then roll the stack into a cylinder; slice horizontally across the cylinder and unfurl the ribbons). Prepare your pasta to package directions. Toss pasta with sauce and serve. Sauce can August 2025 H 47

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be used as a flavorful accompaniament for roast chicken breasts, too.

Gazpacho

You may use any type of tomatoes in this soup, however, if you use primarily red-toned ones, you’ll have a rich, vibrant color. Heirloom varieties, Jersey tomatoes and even paste tomatoes are all great here, only be certain they’re fully ripe for the best flavor. Yield: approximately 1 quart, 8-10 servings 2 pounds of ripe tomatoes (approximately 3 to 4) 1 pepper (cubanelle or poblano or even a sweet pepper; not too hot) 1 cucumber 1 small white onion 2 cloves garlic 1 Tablespoon sherry vinegar or rice wine vinegar Salt ½ cup olive oil

1. Rinse tomatoes, cucumbers and pepper. Core tomatoes, core and seed pepper, and peel the cucumber. Cut tomatoes, cucumbers and pepper into similarly-sized chunks. 2. Peel onion and garlic; cut onion into chunks. 3. Place tomatoes, pepper, cucumber, onion and garlic in a blender and process at high speed until quite smooth, a couple of minutes. 4. Drizzle in vinegar, salt and olive oil and continue to blend. (For a smoother texture, push through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl) Max, at WS Jenks and Sons, where you can find all sorts of supplies for growing and preserving the harvest. 5. Transfer to a large bowl or pitcher and chill for a few hours. Serve in a glass or a (in person, outside of Charlottesville, VA$130) small bowl with a side of a crusty baguette or www.indigohouse.us/this-is-your-grandmothersherbed focaccia. kitchen

Jammy Tomatoes

This is a great way to use the end-of-season pear, cherry or grape tomatoes. Take a few handfuls and rinse. Slice the tomatoes in half and toss with a drizzle of olive oil and sprinkle with a little salt. Place on a 400 degree oven for about 20 to 25 minutes, until the tomatoes have collapsed and their flavor starts to intensify. Remove from oven and sprinkle with sliced basil or herb of choice. Works well on flatbread, pastas, burgers or as a side condiment on a charcuterie board.

Classes on Preserving the Harvest

Cooperative Extension (online, no charge): 1. Learn how to can tomatoes through a water bath method. (You may find classes offered online via Michigan State University on August 14): www.canr.msu.edu/events/preserving-miharvest-can-you-tomato-august-14

A variety of colorful tomato cages found at Frager’s Hardware Store – along with other tools and gardening equipment

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(Tomatoes, Growing Supplies, Canning and Preserving Equipment) Preserving the Harvest – Canning Tomatoes and More: In person class, Sunday, Sept. 14 (in person) 2-5 p.m. https:// w w w. h i l l c e n t e rd c . o r g / p a r t n e r / k i t c h e n cabinate-gazete-annette-nielsen/ Eastern Market, easternmarket-dc.org Tuesday – Sunday – visit Calomiris and Paik Produce inside the market, Saturday/Sunday – find a number of vendors on the farmers’ line, under the shed at the market with many varieties of tomatoes. Frager’s Hardware, acehardwaredc.com/pages/fragers-hardware Tomato growing supplies, canning and preserving equipment

2. Online Home Food Preservation overview: www.canr.msu.edu/foodpreservation/food_ preservation_online_course

Ginko’s Gardens, ginkgogardens.com Tomato growing supplies

This is Your Grandmother’s Kitchen at Indigo House

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Powdery mildew or Phytophthora blight. These are fungal issues which, when properly identified, can be treated. The foliage has had time to absorb energy from the summer sun. It is safe to cut the foliage down and discard. Do not add this to the compost bin or pile. Make sure to gently clean any diseased foliage away from the crown of the plant. Ask a reputable garden center for a fungicide to apply. Proper application is essential to minimize the return from season to season. Proper garden hygiene is key to maintaining a healthy plant. Consult with your local Extension office to properly identify and resolve these disease issues. Want to learn more about gardening or spend time with people who like plants? For more information go to the Capitol Hill Garden Club website at capitolhillgardenclub.org. Send your questions to capitolhillgardenclub@ gmail.com. ◆

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FEE SIMPLE ADAMS MORGAN 1702 Seaton St NW

ANACOSTIA 1518 W St SE 1960 Fendall St SE

BLOOMINGDALE 51 S St NW 7 U St NW 61 W St NW 62 Channing St NW

CAPITOL HILL 17 2nd St NE 700 6th St SE 209 10th St SE 9 5th St SE 657 E St SE 1206 C St NE 107 5th St SE 708 North Carolina Ave SE 322 2nd St SE 152 North Carolina Ave SE 651 Constitution Ave NE #1-4 527 10th St SE 426 11th St SE 1753 A Street SE 130 10th St SE 329 Constitution Ave NE 324 Tennessee Ave NE 1426 C St SE 1524 E St SE 209 11th St NE 531 10th St SE 705 7th St NE 305 11th St SE 425 9th St NE 444 Kentucky Ave SE 14 10th St NE 502 1st St SE 1505 E St SE 1821 Massachusetts Ave SE 252 10th St NE 823 11th St NE 1415 G St SE 1315 South Carolina Ave SE 304 Kentucky Ave SE 1314 L St SE 1325 F St NE 1205 G St NE 510 13th St SE 246 10th St SE 927 G St SE 723 F St NE 130 North Carolina Ave SE 1432 C St SE 919 Blakney Ln SE 117 Danbury St SW

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DEANWOOD

$999,888

$485,000 $410,000

2 3

$1,785,000 $1,269,000 $1,175,000 $750,000

4 4 4 3

$3,100,000 $3,000,000 $2,195,000 $2,062,000 $2,000,000 $1,765,000 $1,750,000 $1,679,000 $1,600,000 $1,450,000 $1,360,000 $1,350,000 $1,288,000 $1,239,000 $1,223,000 $1,200,000 $1,187,000 $1,186,869 $1,179,000 $1,160,000 $1,159,000 $1,148,500 $1,138,000 $1,110,000 $1,099,000 $1,085,000 $1,080,000 $1,075,000 $1,000,000 $995,000 $965,000 $960,000 $955,000 $905,000 $900,000 $850,000 $848,000 $835,000 $785,000 $710,000 $637,500 $540,000 $535,000

2 5 4 4 5 4 4 4 3 4 5 3 3 4 3 4 4 3 3 4 3 3 2 2 3 5 3 3 4 3 3 4 2 3 3 3 3 3 4 2 0 3 2

CONGRESS HEIGHTS

$480,000 $460,000

4003 Blakney Ln SE 1109 Congress St SE

3 3

1122 45th St NE 1112 51st Pl NE 5206 Clay St NE 80 55th St SE 711 57th Pl NE 4233 Clay St NE 513 45th St NE 4911 Fitch Pl NE 4924 Central Ave NE 829 50th Pl NE

$314,000 $265,000

3 3

$609,000 $500,000 $477,500 $470,000 $450,000 $399,000 $399,000 $315,000 $277,000 $219,900

4 4 4 4 3 3 2 3 3 2

EASTLAND GARDENS 4126 Meade St NE 4125 Lane Pl NE

ECKINGTON 27 Seaton Pl NW

$530,000 $475,000

4 3

$1,065,000

FORT DUPONT PARK 4643 Hilltop Ter SE 1670 40th St SE 415 Burbank St SE 4027 D St SE 4334 Dubois Pl SE

$625,000 $432,000 $423,000 $411,500 $245,000

H STREET CORRIDOR 819 6th St NE 1011 9th St NE 1017 Florida Ave NE

HILL CREST 2038 34th St SE 3512 Carpenter St SE 3541 Highwood Dr SE 1711 Highwood Pl SE

KINGMAN PARK 539 24th St NE 560 25th Pl NE

LILY PONDS 4312 Polk St NE 308 35th St NE 3333 Clay Pl NE 150 33rd St NE 3344 Clay Pl NE

LOGAN CIRCLE 1213 O St NW

NAVY YARD 331 K St SE 921 5th St SE

NOMA

925 5th St NE

OLD CITY #1

1323 South Carolina Ave SE 644 5th St NE 624 14th St NE

4 3 4 3 2

$1,050,000 $880,000 $665,000

5 4 3

$550,000 $539,000 $535,000 $400,393

5 3 4 3

1107 Maryland Ave NE 803 C St NE 429 3rd St NE 1117 South Carolina Ave SE 1638 Rosedale St NE 1307 Emerald St NE 27 16th St NE 409 16th St SE

OLD CITY #2 928 S St NW

RANDLE HEIGHTS 1904 17th St SE 1955 Valley Ter SE 3487 23rd St SE 3407 25th St SE

SHAW

2714 Platt Ct NW 821 Q St NW 515 S St NW

SW WATERFRONT 624 4th Pl SW

TRINIDAD

1257 Morse St NE 1728 Montello Ave NE 1728 Lyman Pl NE 816 21st St NE

$1,195,000 $1,110,000 $1,040,000 $813,000 $655,000 $621,000 $619,900 $480,000

4 3 3 2 3 3 2 3

$2,459,000

$454,000 $405,000 $370,000 $220,000

3 3 3 3

CONGRESS HEIGHTS

$1,468,137 $1,129,000 $880,000

4 3 2

ECKINGTON

$1,115,000

FAIRFAX VILLAGE

$710,000 $577,500 $380,000 $361,000

3 3 3 2

U STREET CORRIDOR

2124 11th St NW #3 $1,150,000 3 2236 11th St NW $945,000 2 0

CONDO 14TH STREET CORRIDOR

$645,000 $600,000

2 3

1354 Euclid St NW #403A 1405 W St NW #203

ADAMS MORGAN $444,000 $405,000 $285,000 $265,000 $263,000

3 3 2 3 2

$2,625,000

$1,000,000 $770,000

3 2

$810,000

$1,375,000 $1,350,000 $1,300,000

4 3 4

1823 Belmont Rd NW #A 1793 Lanier Pl NW #4 2633 Adams Mill Rd NW #405 1701 Kalorama Rd NW #309

ANACOSTIA 1384 Talbert Ct SE #1384

BLOOMINGDALE 118 Thomas St NW #1

CAPITOL HILL 1728 D St SE #2 1728 D St SE #1 418 Seward Sq SE #3 266 Kentucky Ave SE #B 900 11th St SE #407 326 8th St NE #402 2019 M St NE #6

3 1

$1,250,000 $715,000 $552,500 $545,000

2 2 3 1

$275,000

$698,500

$799,000 $749,000 $629,000 $595,000 $490,000 $323,000

3 3 2 2 1 1

$404,000

CENTRAL

925 H St NW #712 1409 21st St NW #3C 616 E St NW #648 631 D St NW #430 1260 21st St NW #505 1150 K St NW #1107 631 D St NW #431 3210 8th St SE #9

DEANWOOD 4110 Ames St NE #303

1625 Eckington Pl NE #301 114 Todd Pl NE #1 2004 3rd St NE #201 2018 37th St SE #202 2055 38th St SE #201

HILLCREST

3945 Pennsylvania Ave SE #A 3821 W W St SE #A

KINGMAN PARK 1657 Gales NE #1 717 18th St NE #1

LEDROIT PARK 531 T St NW #101

LILY PONDS

$749,999 $525,000

CARVER LANGSTON

2019 M St NE #4 1004 18th St NE #7 1004 18th St NE #6

3737 Grant Pl NE #3737

LOGAN CIRCLE

1515 15th St NW #606 1427 Rhode Island Ave NW #PH01 1319 R St NW #2101 1217 N St NW #PENTHOUSE 1210 R St NW #313 1011 M St NW #903 1437 Rhode Island Ave NW #101 1229 12th St NW #202 1111 11th St NW #407 1211 13th St NW #304 1529 14th St NW #309 1550 11th St NW #410 1314 Massachusetts Ave NW #506 1225 11th St NW #3 1239 Vermont Ave NW #401

$399,999 $350,000 $300,000

2 2 1

$1,500,000 $880,900 $650,000 $445,000 $330,000 $427,500 $389,000

2 2 2 1 1 1 1

$140,000

$165,000

$694,900 $590,000 $285,000

2 2 1

$105,000 $99,900

2 2

$175,000 $130,000

2 3

$440,000 $399,000

3 2

$519,000

$415,000

$2,215,000 $2,050,000 $1,845,000 $1,235,000 $900,000 $770,000 $725,000 $685,000 $665,000 $575,000 $535,000 $525,000 $439,000 $395,000 $351,000

3 2 3 3 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1

MOUNT VERNON TRIANGLE 309 M St NW #TOWNHOME B 910 M St NW #310 440 L St NW #1104 475 K St NW #906 475 K St NW #817

$925,000 $660,000 $615,000 $583,000 $566,500

3 2 2 1 1

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400 Massachusetts Ave NW #223 1117 10th St NW #413 915 E St NW #1111

NAVY YARD 1025 1st St SE #1114

NOMA

911 2nd St NE #401 655 Morton Pl NE #1

OLD CITY #1

505 L St NE #A 719 12th St SE #2 429 20th St NE #2 1391 Pennsylvania Ave SE #340

OLD CITY #2 1235 S St NW #1 1742 U St NW #203 1830 17th St NW #505 1101 L St NW #103 1718 P St NW #509

PENN QUARTER 616 E St NW #1114 616 E St NW #1019

RANDLE HEIGHTS 2838 Hartford St SE #302

RLA (SW) 350 G St SW #N517 700 7th St SW #525

SHAW

1806 9th St NW #2 1111 11th St NW #407 910 M St NW #116

SW WATERFRONT 1338 Half St SW #1338 601 Wharf St SW #PH6 601 Wharf St SW #705 1435 4th St SW #B812 220 G St SW #112 700 7th St SW #507 1435 4th St SW #B107

TRINIDAD

1125 Morse St NE #2 1262 Holbrook Ter NE #1

TRUXTON CIRCLE 119 Bates St NW #2

$499,000 $420,000 $385,000

1 1 1

$515,000

$690,000 $585,000

2 2

$1,099,000 $785,000 $707,000 $379,000

4 2 2 1

$1,120,000 $509,900 $475,000 $325,000 $273,000

3 2 1 1 0

$774,200 $483,000

2 1

$165,000

$410,000 $300,000

1 2

$1,400,000 $665,000 $650,000

3 2 1

$630,000 $3,100,000 $1,810,000 $445,000 $649,000 $305,000 $249,000

3 2 2 2 2 2 1

$635,000 $565,000

2 4

$689,900

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Moving Together Builds Community by Pattie Cinelli ity, inclusivity, and community—everything DivaDance stands for. Our founder wanted Bossbabes Sarah Jasmine (general manager of DC) and Shannon to create a safe space where people could let Davies (assistant manager) teamed up to open the northern VA fanchise location.’ loose, dance like nobody’s watching, and feel like Beyoncé on a good day. The energy on H Street matched our mission perfectly.” ave you ever walked out of an exercise DivaDance DC’s classes, unlike other fitness class feeling like a star? If you’ve taken franchises, leave the choreography and creativity one of DivaDance DC’s most popular up to instructors. “Schedules are posted monthly,” dance choreography classes set to an said Jasmine. “Each month instructors are teachiconic artist like Beyonce, you could ing a different class with different music.” To make finish the one-hour workout as if you channeled the it easier for members to sign up DivaDance DC has Diva herself. its own app. “Members can go straight to classes on Students gush, “[The class] is the best part the app and learn about special events.” They can of my week.” Another: “I work hard but I have so also get information about the studio from Divamuch fun. Class energy is great. These classes build Dance DC’s newsletter “The Bubbly,” whose name my confidence.” was inspired by the champagne quality Jasmine said DivaDance DC on H Street, NE holds adult she strives for in classes. dance classes that are open to women and men of Class structure and class names are also unique. all ages and experience levels “Our classes are a bit For example, “NonStop is our first and only “folof both dance and exercise,” said Sarah Jasmine, low the leader” class format,” explained Jasmine. general manager of H Street and co-owner of the “This 45-minute dance party, set to a curated playfranchise in northern VA. “Whether you’ve never list, focuses on multiple “mini routines” of repeattaken a dance class or danced years ago and want ing movement or combinations of moves that are in to get back into it, DivaDance offers a no-pressure sync with the major parts of a song and repeat each vibe where you’re encouraged to show up exactly time that part of the song occurs. The brain matchas you are. Plus, it’s a killer workout without feeling es the moves with the music further enhancing our like one. We’ve even had folks say it’s their weekly muscle memory allowing us to switch off our brain therapy session (minus the couch).” and turn on the dance party! And there’s multi-colJasmine grew up as a dancer, received her ored strobe lighting to enhance the experience.” bachelor’s degree in dance and owned a dance stuAnother unique and popular class is the dance dio. When she decided she didn’t want to teach therapy-inspired DanceRx class which Jasmine kids anymore, she researched adult classes initially said, is a weekly chance to reset, refresh, and reto take, but then said she was intrigued when she lease. “This class is a science-backed slice of selffound DivaDance DC near where she lived. It was care for a busy queen or king bee – curated to a feelnot like other dance studios. It emphasized configood playlist,” stated Jasmine. “We’ll begin with a dence, community and cardio in classes. It also foquick journal prompt and a chill version of the Dicused on having fun. vaDance warmup, followed by some stretch-andJasmine has now been managing H Street for hold sequences. We learn a low-impact DivaDance eight years. “We opened on H Street because we lyrical routine inspired by our theme of class with saw an opportunity to bring something fresh, fun, just enough cardio to release those happy chemiand empowering to one of DC’s most vibrant neighcals without getting too sweaty. We’ll do some inborhoods,” she said. “H Street is all about creativ-

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tentional breathing before some endof-class stillness (zzzz’s optional).” Members are asked to take notes in a journal or on a phone and to bring a mat for floor work. DivaDance DC isn’t only a dance studio. It also offers one-on-one instruction and private parties to celebrate whatever you desire from bachelorettes to birthdays in the studio or at your home. The franchise has more than 40 locations around the country. Founder and CEO Jamie Stigliano took in-studio values of inspiring confidence and building community and started an initiative that amplifies DivaDance ‘s mission beyond the dance floor. “At the beginning of 2024, I started running my health like a business…knowing my numbers, being more strategic, creating better systems, setting and working toward goals and modeling the way for everyone around me. My intention was to take bold action and help others do the same,” said Stigliano on the website: www.divadanceinspireandbuild. com. If you join the program you receive invites to exclusive in-person and on-line events, learning opportunities and resources to stay inspired beyond the dance studio.

Community at DivaDance DC extends outside the studio. “We give back to our surrounding community. We work with a non-profit and offer members incentives (a discount off their membership) for donations.” The unique dance studio also organizes “diva dates” where members socialize. “It’s a way to make friends and build friendships in the studio and in the neighborhood,” said Jasmine. This fall Jasmine said the H Street studio is planning a themed class series (like “Spooky Season Slay” and “Cozy Girl Era”), community events, and pop-up classes in collaboration with local Hill businesses. “We are also performing at National Dance Day at the Kennedy Center. Plus, we’re heading to NOLA for Slaycation, our 4th annual dance conference, and we’re expanding our membership perks.” For information call or text: 240630-1445. divadancecompany.com. Pattie Cinelli is a journalist who has been writing her column for more than 25 years. She always believed she was a dancer in another life and takes every opportunity to shake her booty. Please email her questions, comments or column ideas at: fitmiss44@aol.com. u

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CROSSWORD “Instruments” by Myles Mellor

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THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA HOUSING AUTHORITY

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND COMMENT PERIOD FOR DCHA’S AMENDED FISCAL YEAR 2026 MOVING TO WORK (MTW) PLAN

Read her story at CapitolHillHistory.org

Photo by Gayle Krughoff

Esther Woodfolk recalls many happy days living in southeast DC after her father took a job at the Navy Yard. But she also reflects on the less-than-happy reality that her family home and hundreds of other homes and shops no longer exist, destroyed to make way for the Southwest/Southeast Freeway. Read Esther Woodfolk’s oral history at CapitolHillHistory.org. Help preserve Capitol Hill history by becoming a volunteer.

The District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA) is providing notice of a Public Hearing and Comment Period to solicit comments on an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2026 Moving to Work (MTW) Annual Plan.

Visit DCHA’s MTW Webpage at https://www.dchousing.org/mtw to:

• Download a copy of the Amended FY26 MTW Annual Plan • Download a summary of the Amended FY26 MTW Annual Plan

You can also request a copy by emailing mtw@dchousing.org or calling 771-240-4377.

The Virtual Public Hearing for the Amended FY26 MTW Annual Plan will take place online at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 20. To speak during the Virtual Public Hearing, register online at https://bit.ly/RegisterMTWPublicHearing

AN INITIATIVE OF THE CAPITOL HILL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION.

To join the live event, at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 20, please visit https://bit.ly/MTWPublicHearing. This event will also be live streamed on the DCHA Facebook page at https://www.facebook. com/dchousing/. Comments Written comments regarding the Amended FY2026 MTW Annual Plan will be accepted through 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, August 28. Email your comments to mtw@dchousing.org. Alternatively, you can mail comments to: District of Columbia Housing Authority Office of the Executive Director Attn: MTW Policy Director 300 7th Street, SW 11th Floor Washington, DC 20024

Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation DCHA strives to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. It is the policy of DCHA that all agency-sponsored public meetings and events are accessible to people with disabilities. DCHA is committed to providing equal access to events for all participants & residents with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation, or assistance in participating in a meeting or event due to a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact our ADA/504 Program Office at 202-535-1000 or at ADA504@ dchousing.org with your complete request. Every reasonable effort will be made to meet your request. If you need a sign language interpreter or foreign language interpretation or translation, please contact our Office of Customer Engagement at 202-535-1000 or go to www.dchousing.org/ language. Please allow at least 3 business days to make the necessary arrangements.

SELLING THE HILL

139 11th Street SE

308 5th Street SE

Historic gem. 1,100 SF of modern living space. Sweet patio, & garage! ACTIVE: $999,000 Listing Agent: Don Denton (202) 256-1353

4000 SF of Victorian Grace SOLD: $1.430M Listing Agents: Don Denton (202) 256-1353 Chuck Burger (202) 258-5316

153 E Street SE

21 3rd Street NE

Warm, wonderful space and the Brent school district! SOLD: $1.363M Listing Agent: Don Denton (202) 256-1353

Just 3 blocks from the Capitol SOLD: $1.790M Listing Agent: Don Denton (202) 256-1353

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542 7th Street SE Lots of space. Sweet patio! UNDER CONTRACT: $925,000 Listing Agent: Don Denton (202) 256-1353