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AN INTRODUCTION TO CAPITOL HILL 10 16 18 24 26 36
Blogs and Listserves Hill Events Short History of Capitol Hill Hill Rag: 40 Years and Counting H Street’s Time Has Come 2015 Yearbook
CIVIC LIFE 48 60 62 64 69 70 79
Living on the Hill What is ANC? Public Safety Community Resources Directory Volunteer, Capitol Hill Spiritual Life on Capitol Hill Spiritual Venues
REAL ESTATE 86 Buy, Sell or Rent? 88 The Future of the Capitol Hill Market 90 Real Estate Directory
HOME SERVICES 102 104 106 108 109 110
Capitol Hill’s Curb Appeal Garden Resources How To Make An Older Home Green Maintenance of Cast Iron Do’s and Don’ts in the Historic District Home & Garden Services Directory
GENERAL SERVICES 134 Service Directory
SHOPPING GUIDE 144 Shopping Directory
HEALTH & FITNESS 154 Adventures Along The Anacostia 158 Beauty, Health, Fitness Directory
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ARTS AND DINING 170 New Restaurants 174 The Atlas On H 177 Experience The Arts On Capitol Hill 180 Event Space For Rent 182 The Galleries of Capitol Hill 184 Eat Local Guide to Great Food and Drink
KIDS and FAMILY 194 Raising Kids on The Hill 198 Family Resources Directory 206 Schools Directory
PETS 214 Pet Life On the Hill 218 Pet Services Directory
MAPS 32 61 63 82 82
Capitol Hill ANC Map PSA Map Metro Map Bus Lines
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Circulator Map Capital Bike Share Map Capitol Hill Historic District Anacostia Watertrail Map Capitol Hill Public School Boundaries
INDICES 222 Category Index 225 Advertising Index
The Guide Has S omething for
Everyone!
New to the Hill? You’ve come to one of the best places to live in the entire country. The Fagon Guide will give you an overview of all that’s here and the best ways to connect to your new community.
Just bought a home? Get a full rundown on urban gardens, home services and renovations in the historic district.
Just had a child? Find out the pluses of raising your child in a cultural mecca and the political capital of the world. Schools, services, support groups – we have it all.
Been here forever? We live in an exciting, ever-changing neighborhood. Find new restaurants, art galleries, venues for classes, lectures and music, ways to connect to the river, get around town, and meet new friends.
Read the Fagon Guide for everything you need to know about life in our lovely urban village! Cover: Walking do wn E Street SE, a cla Capitol Hill scene. Photo: Jenny Nord ssic strom
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Dear Hill Residents,
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his year marks the 40th anniversary of the Hill Rag, published in 1976 as a one-page flyer with 20 advertisers paying $25 each for a business card-sized ad. (See full story on page 24.) Over the years, we have added to our stable of publications. The Fagon Guide was first published in 1993. Our East of the River newspaper began in 2002, and MidCity DC, centered in Shaw, in 2004. The Fagon Community Guide is a reflection of the continuing growth of our people, businesses, schools and organizations. Our neighborhood is one of the most politically significant areas in the world, home to Congress, the Library of Congress and the United States Supreme Court. There is probably no other national capital where the seat of government is situated so closely to the homes and daily lives of ordinary citizens. Capitol Hill is the beneficiary of all the development in the areas surrounding us. Now, instead of being cut off from the Anacostia River by an industrial wasteland, we can stroll through a vibrant emerging neighborhood to enjoy new amenities, restaurants and of course the Nationals. We can now enjoy walking along the river on the Anacostia Water Trail, or Friday night summer concerts at Yards Park. On the other side of the Hill, large residential developments are sprouting all along H Street NE. Restaurants open almost every week it seems, and people from across the city converge here for evening fun. In another year, Hine will be built anchored by a Trader Joes and the historic Eastern Market. The Wharf in Southwest is out of the ground on its way to becoming an exciting new dining and entertainment destination. For the past 40 years we have had the pleasure of documenting Capitol Hill’s history and its changes as publishers of the Hill Rag and the Fagon Community Guide to Capitol Hill. We hope that the information in this Guide will serve you well until our next edition.
Best Regards, Melissa Ashabranner – Executive Editor Capital Community News, Inc.
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any people contributed to the content of this Guide, but we would like to extend special acknowledgments to: Christine Rushton for fact-checking and research; Andrew Lightman, Tim Brown and resident contributors for the many excellent photographs that make the Guide a true reflection of our community; writers Shaun Courtney, Jen DeMayo, Don Denton, Phil Hutinet, Bill Matuszeski, Maggie Myszka, Rindy O’Brien, Catherine Plume, Robert Pohl, Heather Schoell; our production team Jason Yen and Kyungmin Lee; and to Kira Means, Carolina Lopez, and Laura Vucci. Finally we thank Bartash Printing of Philadelphia for the excellent quality of their work and superb customer service.
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HILL RAG MIDCITY DC EAST OF THE RIVER FAGON COMMUNITY GUIDES Capital Community News, Inc. 224 Seventh Street, SE washington, DC 20003 capitalcommunitynews.com Jean-Keith Fagon, Publisher
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Web, Blogs & Listservs Capitol Hill
Capitol Hill Corner • capitolhillcorner.org Capitol Hill Corner is a news blog with a focus on Capitol Hill community news. It covers, first and foremost, the activities of ANC6B, Eastern Market Community Advisory Committee, and the Capitol Hill Restoration Society. It provides coverage of other community issues including the activities of neighboring ANCs, commercial and residential development, activities of neighborhood organizations and relevant aspects of local politics. Hill Rag • Hillrag.com The website of the Hill Rag Larry Janezich newspaper, hillrag.com, provides news on happenings on Capitol Hill and the surrounding neighborhoods of H Street, NoMa, Capitol Riverfront and Southwest. It includes a daily blotter that tracks local crimes and public safety issues. In addition, you can find the current and past issues of the Hill Rag and other publications of Capital Community News, Inc. The Hill is Home • thehillishome.com The Hill is Home is an online news source designed to build community, connect neighbors, share news and celebrate the Capitol Hill neighborhood. It is staffed by a volunteer corps of Capitol Hill residents who seek to provide a current and relevant online experience through contributing news stories, features, profiles of residents, reviews and opinion pieces. Hill Now • www.hillnow.com Launched in October 2014, Hill Now is a community blog that provides local coverage of small businesses, real estate, schools, activities and current events.
Capitol Riverfront
Capitol Riverfront BID • The Capitol Riverfront is DC’s new neighborhood on the river, located five blocks south of the US
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Any request for government service can be made by calling 311 (e.g., sidewalk repair, trash removal, rodent control).
Capitol Building. ‘The Front’ is leading the way in green innovation and the best of city living with the extraordinary advantages of riverfront living, district industrial heritage and access to what matters — unique parks and trails, sports and entertainment, exceptional value and proximity to Capitol Hill. The website is a direct reference to the current events and news of the ongoing development.
DC Yards/Riverfront Events • theyardsdc.com The 500-acre Capitol Riverfront stretches one and a half miles north toward the US Capitol and is host to an assortment of events throughout the year. Events hosted in The Yards include lunchtime and evening concert series, outdoor movies, farmers’ markets and Nationals baseball games — a sampling of the lively events on The Yards Park’s calendar Near Southeast Washington Redevelopment • jdland.com News, photos and history from DC’s near Southeast /Ballpark District /Navy Yard /Capitol Riverfront neighborhood appear on this Jacqui Dupree site. Jacqueline Dupree created JD Land in January 2003. A Hill resident living just north of the Southeast Freeway, she realized that the neighborhood two blocks to her south was going to undergo a huge transformation. She decided to document the changes on her blog. This is the most complete source available for news and developments in the Capitol Riverfront area.
H Street and North
Frozen Tropics • frozentropics.blogspot.com Frozen Tropics provides an insider’s look at what’s going on in Trinidad, on H Street, and the larger area north of Capitol Hill. It regularly keeps readers up to date on new businesses, restaurants and events in the area, in addition to covering the Trinidad Neighborhood Association meetings.
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H Street Great Street • Hstreetgreatstreet.blogspot.com H Street Great Street is a blog created by a “Capitol Hill resident with an avid interest in the burgeoning H Street area.” The blog covers all things H Street — nightlife, restaurants, businesses, the ever-delayed Streetcar, ANC6A meetings and general events in the area. H Street • www.hstreet.org This site is run by the H Street Main Street organization and is a reference guide for the retail, nightlife, restaurants, fitness centers, entertainment venues, etc., that comprise H Street NE. A regularly updated Calendar of Events on this page includes live music, arts and Elise Bernard theatre, as well as a complete list of all restaurants, bars and clubs. It also includes updates on construction projects, the Streetcar on H Street and tweets from neighboring businesses. Rosedale Citizens Alliance • rosedalecitizen.blogspot.com The Rosedale Citizens Alliance is a grass-roots organization comprised of volunteers from the Rosedale neighborhood and adjacent communities in Northeast DC. Their website provides a forum for residents to promote health, safety and quality of life issues in the community. NOMA BID • nomabid.org NoMa is a rapidly developing neighborhood just north of Union Station and named for its location — North of Massachusetts Avenue. This website is run by the NoMa Business Improvement District (NoMa BID), which was created by the DC City Council in 2007 and promotes the emergence of this vibrant, growing part of the city. The site includes reporting on upcoming events, new businesses, public meetings, the stores and pop-ups at Union Market.
Southwest
Southwest... The Little Quadrant that Could • southwestquadrant.blogspot.com Southwest TLQTC is “a blog dedicated to the good, the bad and the ugly in Southwest, the smallest quadrant in the District of Columbia.” The main neighborhoods that comprise Southwest include the National Mall, Federal Center Southwest, Southwest Waterfront, Buzzard Point and Bellevue. It regularly includes updates regarding the completion of the SW Waterfront Redevelopment, new apartment buildings and the Arena Stage. The Southwester • www.thesouthwester.com The Southwest Neighborhood Assembly runs the online content
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of this community newspaper, and focuses on all of the exciting changes happening in Southwest DC. Volunteer contributors cover everything from local government to arts and culture.
District
DCIST • dcist.com DCist is one of the most popular blogs about the District area. Part of the Gothamist network of city blogs, DCist covers news and events, restaurants and nightlife, happenings, goings-on and oftentimes humorous commentary on all of the above. They also hold occasional happy hours, meet ups, concerts, photography shows and other events. Greater Greater Washington • greatergreaterwashington.org GGW is committed to providing online news and community content to create an engaged and civic-minded community across all neighborhoods of DC, as well Will Rich as the surrounding communities in Maryland and Virginia. Comprised of a team of volunteer editors and more than 50 regular and nonregular contributors, GGW tackles issues such as new DC legislation, WMATA, DCPS, urban livability and city projects. Curbed DC • dc.curbed.com The local iteration of the national Curbed media company, Curbed DC is a real estate site but with entertainment appeal. Curbed DC’s editors provide daily coverage on neighborhood trends, new condominiums, apartment buildings and rentals. East City Art • eastcityart.com This website promotes and covers the visual art scene of “Eastern DC” to include Capitol Hill and H Street NE. It keeps visitors updated on art festivals and gallery events and openings, in addition to providing profiles of local artists and their work.
LISTSERVS
Advisory Neighborhood Commissions groups.yahoo.com/group/anc-6a groups.yahoo.com/group/anc6b groups.yahoo.com/group/anc6c Capitol Hill DC Neighbors • groups.yahoo.com/group/capitolhilldc Capitol Hill residents can share event information, ask for referrals,
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post lost pet notices, yard sales and more on this listserv open to residents of zip codes 20002 and 20003. Capitol Hill North Neighborhood Association • groups.google.com/group/chnna This group supports the official Capitol Hill North Neighborhood Association, bounded by G Street NE to the south, the railroad tracks to the west, Florida Avenue to the north and Eighth Street NE to the east. H Street DC • groups.yahoo.com/group/hstreetdc This list seeks to create a partnership between community members, city planners, government officials, developers and other interested people to issues concerning the revitalization of H Street NE. Hill Hounds • pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/hillhounds Hill Hounds is an all-volunteer organization of dog-owners and dog-lovers in the greater Capitol Hill neighborhood of DC. The group strives to improve the welfare of both dogs and their human companions. They mainly focus on Kingsman Dog Park in Northeast DC. Moms on the Hill – MOTH • groups.yahoo.com/group/momsonthehill MOTH is a listserv for Capitol Hill parents. It’s a great place to make new friends and find nannies, preschools and pediatricians. It also helps with social planning, such as playgroups for the kids, family picnics and Mom’s Nights Out. A member must invite you. MPD First District • groups.yahoo.com/group/MPD-1D This listserv is an online discourse between the police of the Metropolitan Police Department’s First District and residents. The First District includes Capitol Hill and the Washington Navy Yard. New Hill East • groups.yahoo.com/group/newhilleast New Hill East is a place for Hill East residents to meet their neighbors, keep up to date on local happenings, post community information and chat about Hill East life. Northside DC Listserv • groups.yahoo.com/group/northside_dc Northside DC is a discussion group for the neighborhood north of the US Capitol, east of Union Station and west of the Anacostia River, but primarily the neighborhood centered by H Street NE. Out on the Hill • https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/ groups/out_on_the_hill/info OOTH is a listserv for LBGT residents of Capitol Hill and is used to organize social events ranging from cocktail parties to picnics in the neighborhood. u
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Sharing Our Success! Capitol Hill’s Coldwell Banker Supports You! When we opened our doors here on the Hill nearly 35 years ago, we tied our destiny to an emerging neighborhood full of promise but fraught with risk. Indeed, we suffered through two disastrous market downturns and have reinvented ourselves several times. Through all of the ups and downs, this community has never failed to support us and we in turn have never lost faith in the future of Capitol Hill. To date, we have contributed nearly $1,000,000 to our community! • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Capitol Hill Cluster School Capitol Hill Community Foundation Capitol Hill Arts Workshop Capitol Hill Day School Capitol Hill Group Ministry St. Peter School Barracks Row Main Street Capitol Hill Children’s Baseball League Capitol Hill Children’s Hockey League Brent Elementary Maury Elementary Capitol Hill Village Hine Jr. High School Eastern High School Capitol Hill Merchants And Professionals Capitol Hill Restoration Society Young Marines Of Capitol Hill St. Coletta’s of Greater Washington
In addition, our individual agents last year alone contributed $50,000+ and literally hundreds of hours to community organizations. While we are proud of what we have accomplished, we know that we couldn’t have done any of this without the support of friends and clients. You won’t see this office on TV. You won’t hear from us on the radio. You won’t even get much mail from us. But, you will see us when you see the growth in our schools. You will see us when you see the growth in our community building blocks. You will see us in the progress of our Capitol Hill neighborhood. We welcome the challenges of the future and we look forward to hearing from you soon.
202.547.3525 - Main Office
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Capitol Hill Village Stardust Gala CHAW Winter Open House Restaurant Week MLK Day of Service
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Black History Month Intersections Festival at the Atlas Valentine’s Dance Party at the Corner Store
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Boy Scout Annual Pancake Breakfast Food & Friends dining out for life St. Patrick’s Day Dinner & Silent Auction at Christ Church Folger’s Acquisitions Night
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Easter Eggstravaganza at Lincoln Park Hill Havurah Passover Seder Shakespeare’s Birthday Party at Folger Library CHCF Community Achievement Awards Dinner National Arboretum Plant Sale
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Literary Hill Book Fest CHRS Mother’s Day House & Garden Tour Capitol Hill Classic 10K Front Stage: Capitol Riverfront Concerts begin US Marine Parades on Friday Evenings
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Anacostia Watershed Free Paddling Nights NOMA Summer Screen Capitol Riverfront BID’s Outdoor Movies Jazz at the Riverfront Smithsonian Folklife Festival
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4th of July Parade – Barracks Row 4th of July Concert – US Capitol Hill Rag Pet Photo Contest Marion Park Dog Contest
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Barracks Row Fall Festival Festival on H Street National Book Festival LOC Arts on Foot Festival in Penn Quarter End of Summer Fair at St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church
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CHAW Arts Ball & Silent Auction Literary Feast Blessing of the Animals – Area Churches Brent Elementary Fall Festival Renovators House Tour Hilloween Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest
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HILLY Awards Gala CHGM Interfaith Thanksgiving Service Trees for Capitol Hill Annual Fall Planting 5K Fun Run Benefit at the National Arboretum School Information Night
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Livable Walkable Awards Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting Holiday Tree Lighting at Eastern Market Metro Community Sing-Along with Capital City Symphony & Congressional Chorus Capitol Hill Chorale Celebrates the Season
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Eastern Market around 1900. The building on the right is no longer there, but the three on the left are still standing.
by Robert S. Pohl
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apitol Hill has become an important destination for visitors across the city and the country. Whether you come for an evening to eat at one of the local restaurants, or are here for a month to take advantage of the local libraries and archives, or you have chosen to live here, Capitol Hill has something for you. And why not? It’s a vibrant area with a wide range of restaurants, shops, and above all, people – an eclectic mixture of residents ranging from aspiring artists to members of Congress. The Capitol Hill
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community spreads east of the Capitol, from the banks of the Anacostia River all the way to Florida Avenue in the North. At its heart, it is an urban village, both tight-knit and welcoming. It was not always thus. When, on November 17, 1800, members of the House and Senate met in the federal city for the first time, little of what we recognize as Capitol Hill existed. Huddled around the nascent Capitol building were a number of boarding-houses that had sprung up to house congressmen and even presidents. The rest of the hill was a mixture of open fields and trees, with a few
houses scattered around. A fair bit had happened since Peter L’Enfant had sent President George Washington a letter describing his survey of the land that Washington had declared the future home of the federal government. In this letter, L’Enfant described what is today Capitol Hill as “a pedestal waiting for a monument.” Over the course of the next nine years, the monument – in the shape of one wing of the Capitol – had slowly come into being, but it was still far from complete, though at least the houses of Congress could meet there, in contrast to the White House, which was not yet ready for the President to move in, forcing John Adams to make do with a couple rooms in a boarding-house near the Capitol. The only other sign of progress was a little over a mile southeast of the Capitol, where the beginnings of the Navy Yard, which had been established the previous year, was already taking shape under Commander Thomas Tingey. Here was a real village, some even claim that it appeared to be a stereotypical English village, with village green and all. Maps from the 1850s continue the story: More buildings had cropped up
around the expanded Capitol. Another cluster of buildings surrounded the Navy Yard, including the Marine Barracks, which had been placed just north of the naval installation in 1801. Eastern Branch Market had been built close to the river to allow for easy transport of food into the city. Otherwise, a few lonely houses dotted the Hill, with many of the squares still left empty. One change not reflected on the maps is the influx of immigrants to the Hill, with Irish laborers coming in to work both in the expansion of the Capitol and at the Navy Yard. They congregated in an area just north of the Capitol, generally referred to as Swampoodle. Italy supplied higherskilled workers, including stone masons at the Capitol as well as musicians for the Marine Corps band. German immigrants followed; their most lasting legacy were the breweries that dotted the Hill in the late 19th and early 20th Centuries. The Civil War saw an enormous rise in the number of people living all across DC, and the influx continued even thereafter. An example of this boom came in 1873, when the city had Eastern Market built in its present location of 7th and C Streets SE. With this, life on the Hill became
The Old Naval Hospital is now the home of the Hill Center.
much easier, and over the next 50 years, developers filled in almost all the empty lots that stretched to the Anacostia River. It is this singular boom time that today dominates the streetscape of Capitol Hill. A few styles dominate: Italianate, Queen Anne, bayfront victorian, as well as the classic Wardman-style flat-front houses with porches. A few older, generally Federal-style buildings, as well as the occasional modern structure add a certain variety amongst these. Almost all houses are rowhouses, built to maximize the space allotted for houses by the L’Enfant plans. The boom years petered out in the 1920s, mainly because most spaces had been filled by then. and why it was given historic protection in 1976, a move that limits the changes that can be made to the houses of the neighborhood. After the enormous influx during the second world war, and the rapid expansion of suburbs ringing the city, the nature of the Hill changed dramatically, with the middle class, which had defined life on the Hill for years moving to the suburbs. Even more dire, the city fathers considered plans to run freeways through the neighborhood, an attack on the fabric of the community that prompted the creation of the Capitol Hill Restoration Society, who have worked tirelessly since then to keep the Hill intact. The nadir came in 1968, when large sections of the Hill, particularly including H street NE, were burned during the riots following the MLK assassination. A few years after the riots, the housing market began to improve, and formerly empty houses were inhabited and renovated. The new residents were attracted by the quality of the housing stock, the low prices – and the proximity to the Capitol. Over the intervening 40 years, houses have been restored to their former glory, and the historical district has been expanded several times to take into account the large number of houses that have been restored in the interim. Today, three vibrant shopping districts: Pennsylvania Avenue to 7th Street and
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Folger Shakespeare Library As unlikely as it may appear, the Hill also houses one of the finest collections of the works by and about the Bard of Avon. Henry Clay Folger, oilman and amateur Shakespearologist, gave his money to build a world-class library. Even if you are not generally attracted to libraries, the exhibits and readings put on by the Folger people make it a worthwhile destination.
Frederick Douglass House
Historic Congressional Cemetery. Photo: Andrew Lightman
Barracks Row, Massachusetts Avenue from Union Station to Stanton Park, and H Street Northeast, thread their way through the exciting, thriving, evolving, and multicultural neighborhood that is Capitol Hill. Residents from all across the city crowd the streets on weekend nights, eager to enjoy what this neighborhood in the shadow of the Capitol Dome has to offer. There are a number of obvious destinations on the Hill, whether the food and merchants at Eastern Market, the Capitol tour, which attracts three million visitors a year, the Library of Congress with its main reading room, exhibits and concerts, the Supreme Court, or Union Station, the Burnham-designed building where all trains in DC converge. However, the Hill has much else to offer in the way of museums, outdoor sculpture, and parks.
Congressional Cemetery Although L’Enfant had proscribed the establishment of any cemeteries within the boundaries of the city he laid out, Christ
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Church began interring people in the southeast corner of the L’Enfant city as early as 1807. It soon became the preferred burial ground for all those members of Congress who died while in DC, and thus gained the name Congressional Cemetery. Even ex-president John Quincy Adams was briefly laid to rest there, though by the middle of the 19th century, rail connections and embalming techniques had improved to the point that most deceased congressmen were returned to their home for burial. In spite of this, a cenotaph was placed for each public servant who died in office, a custom that was continued until well after the Civil War. Today, over 55,000 people have been buried there, including such luminaries as Mathew Brady, John Philip Sousa, J. Edgar Hoover, as well as thousands of Capitol Hill residents both great and small. It is a wonderful place to visit, especially for dog owners, who can pay a yearly fee to give their charges a large, unfettered place to roam.
Frederick Douglass, Abolitionist, educator, and orator, lived on Capitol Hill for about five years, in between his move from Rochester and buying The Cedars in Anacostia, the home he would remain in for the rest of his life. While on Capitol Hill, he ran his newspaper The New Era, as well as being in charge of the Freedman’s bank. Douglass’s house is a museum today and contains a Caring Hall of Fame, as well.
Lincoln Park Originally slated by L’Enfant to house a mile marker from which all distances to DC would be measured, it remained empty until the Civil War, at which point it was turned into a hospital that was named after the President. After the war, although the hospital was torn down, the site retained the former name, and was thus an obvious location to place a statue to Abraham Lincoln. On April 15, 1876, in front of a huge crowd that included President Grant, Frederick Douglass gave a memorable oration as part of the unveiling ceremonies. Almost one hundred years later, a second statue was installed, this time to Mary McLeod Bethune, educator and adviser to both Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt. Under the watchful gaze of these two statues, today dogs and children play, and the occasional tour group stops by for a quick history lesson.
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The Hill Rag Celebrates 40 Years (we’ve got a lot of issues...)
Marine Barracks The Marine Barracks were situated at 8th and I Streets SE in 1801 by none other than Thomas Jefferson, who rode out past his old stomping grounds at the Capitol to find a suitable site for a detachment of Marines who could guard the Capitol and White House in a pinch. Barracks were soon thrown up, and in 1807 the commandant of the marines first made his home there. Since then, all commandants have followed suit, though the Barracks – which were rebuilt around the turn of the 19th to 20th Century – also house the Marine Band and their silent drill team. Friday night performances of both are highlights of the summer on the Hill; if you are more interested in history, try to catch their Wednesday morning tours.
Anniversary Issue Coming Fall 2016
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Navy Museum Originally used for the building of ships, and later for ordnance design and production, the Navy Yard continues to be used as a military installation. Today, however, such entities as the NCIS are housed there. It also contains the National Museum of the US Navy, which, as the name implies, showcases many artifacts of naval history, from the earliest men-ofwar to today’s modern warships. A large part of the museum is given over to the scientific endeavors the Navy has engaged in, from Arctic exploration to deep-sea diving vessels. Walk-ins are always welcome, though to drive onto the Navy Yard requires prior authorization.
Old Naval Hospital Work on the Naval Hospital was begun during the Civil War, when
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the need for hospital beds to care for injured sailors and marines was at its peak. In contrast to other hospitals, which were built as quickly as possible, this was to be a permanent addition to the neighborhood, and was thus not completed until 1866, 18 months after Lee’s surrender. It was only used for its original purpose for 40 years, thereafter as a training school and a temporary home for veterans of the Civil War. In 1962 the federal government transferred control of the site to the District of Columbia,which subsequently housed several social service organizations. In 2002, a diverse coalition of Capitol Hill neighbors organized the Old Naval Hospital Foundation. The ONHF developed a comprehensive plan for the site’s reuse as an educational center for children and adults and a gathering place for community residents. In 2011, the Old Naval Hospital Foundation completed their dream of turning this old building into the Hill Center. This landmark property was fully restored and kept in community use as a thriving arts, culture, and education center. In all, Capitol Hill offers an enormous variety of destinations, and even old-timers will always find something new to see and help them connect with the past of their neighborhood. Just walking the streets past lovingly preserved townhomes is a history lesson in itself. Federal, Italianate, Queen Anne, and even Richardsonain Romanesque style homes are still here in large measure thanks to the efforts of residents in the 1960’s and 70’s to create Capitol Hill’s Historic District and preserve it for us all. ◆
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The Early Years of The Hill Rag 40 Years and Counting… by Melissa Ashabranner
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his year marks the 40th anniversary of the Hill Rag newspaper, Capital Community New’s flagship publication. The first Hill Rag – called The Hill Discount Rag – was published in October 1976. We have been publishing continuously since then, a few years as a monthly, a few as a weekly, then bi-weekly and for the past 18 years again as a monthly. Whatever its frequency, the paper has always focused editorially on the Capitol Hill neighborhood, its community and concerns, though there is plenty in the paper of interest to those outside the neighborhood. This 40-year-old institution began serendipitously. Jean-Keith Fagon had been stopping intoCongressional Liquors (404 First St. SE) occasionally to learn about wines from then-owner Jules Gordon. One day while he was there a customer came in, made a purchase and as he was leaving, he picked up one of the flyers Julie had on his counter, offering discounts on various items in the store. Julie commented to Jean-Keith that he wished he had a way of offering these specials to everyone in the surrounding neighborhood. This was before the internet, the City Paper, or any other community newspaper. The only print advertising vehicles in the area were Roll Call, the Washington Post and the Evening Star. Julie felt advertising in the dailies was a waste because, as he said, “No one is going to drive from Bethesda for my 10% off wine special.” Jean-Keith wondered if maybe other small businesses were having the same problem, and after discussing it with several of them, he decided to produce an advertising flyer of discount coupons that would
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The first issue of the
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be delivered door-to-door to all the Hill homes from the Capitol to 7th Street. He and his friend, Tawny Harding, a graphic designer, made up a rate card and prototype based on ads the size of a business card. This proved to be a good idea, as most businesses had a business card they could use as base art for the ad. Jean-Keith hit the streets, selling the first ad for $25 to Ron Sachs, owner of Congressional Photo in the 200 block of Pennsylvania Ave. SE. Ron was enthusiastic because of the need for small merchants to have affordable advertising in their own neighborhood and he asked for prime placement for the life of the publication. Soon 20 ads were sold, 7000 yellow flyers were printed and Tawny and Jean-Keith
flyer, was published in 1976. hand-delivered to ho 7000 copies were mes on Capitol Hill.
set about distributing them with the help of a few neighborhood kids. These early days were not easy. Business owners were skeptical, collections were difficult, and distribution was unreliable. While some neighborhood kids did a great job of delivering, others dropped their bundles in the nearest trash can. The process of supervising was hard given the wide area, but it was crucial to the success of the ads, and so they persevered until they had a core of kids they could count on. In 1977, people began asking if they could put notices into the paper - church notices, bits of news, meeting notices, etc. Jean-Keith decided that a few photos would liven the pages, and in October Diane Wacks, a freelance writer, began producing
The staff of Capital Community News: (from left) Andrew Lightman, Jason Yen, Sara Walder, Kathleen Donner, Melissa Ashabranner, Kyungmin Lee, Carolina Lopez, Kira Means, and Laura Vucci
some short articles designed to make people in the neighborhood aware of the shops and services within walking distance. This addition of editorial led to the transition from flyer to tabloid and with that the word “discount” was dropped from the name and the paper became the Hill Rag. In 1978, more writers turned up interested in writing for free or for a token fee. Lorna Wyckoff, Pete and Celeste McCall (Celeste still writes for us), Mary Anne Parmely, Delmar Lipp were early contributors. Those were the early days of the Hill Rag. We now publish three community newspapers (East of the River and MidCity DC) and the annual Fagon Community Guide to Capitol Hill. The paper would not be here were it not for Jean-Keith’s unwavering belief in its potential for success, and for the many
people who helped along the way. Dozens of writers began their careers with us as freelancers or interns and it is always a pleasure to see their bylines in other publications as the years go on. Only two of the original advertisers from the first issue are still in business (Congressional Liquor, under new ownership; and Haydens Liquors), but many of our advertisers have been with us for 20-25 years or more. It is to all of them that we owe our longevity, as well as to our employees, past and present, including the current dedicated team: Andrew Lightman (23 years), Carolina Lopez (14 years), Jason Yen (9 years), Kira Means 7 years) and Kyungmin Lee (3 years) and Laura Vucci (1 year) Melissa Ashabranner, coowner and Executive Editor, has been with the paper since 1982. u
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H Street’s Time Has Come
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by Shaun Courtney
housands of new residents living on one of the District’s character-defining main streets, blocks from a Whole Foods, a Starbucks and dozens of new retailers and restaurants. The story of 14th Street? No -- H Street NE, any day now. The arrival of new development will be dramatic; for newcomers it may feel like six-
and seven-story buildings sprouted from the sidewalk overnight. But for long-time business owners and nearby Hill residents, the new development arrived as a slow slog that finally got some momentum behind it. When Jim Abdo cut the ribbon on his Senate Square condo at 2nd and H Streets NE in 2008, the plan for the streetcar was in its infancy, and while there were hints of H Street’s renaissance, it was far from a sure The Whole Foods-anchored Apollo will transform the 600 block of H Street, NE.
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thing. Then the economy screeched to a halt. Big ideas for fundamentally changing H Street remained just that. Until now. Projects that have been in the works nearly as long as the much-delayed streetcar line are finally breaking ground. Others-planned more recently once the market seemed like it could support significant growth with or without a working streetcar-
heading east on H Street NE. The first new addition, set to deliver in 2016 is the boutique, loft-style 25-unit, condo building from Capital City Real Estate at 301 H St, NE. Capital City had sold many of its units by early 2016. Neighboring that project will be MRP Realty’s mixed-use building with between 105 and 135 residential units and about
Capital City Real Estate’s 301 H St. NE, a 25-unit condo building.
-are pushing through the design and zoning process quickly so as not to be left behind. The Apollo and H Street Connection developments will radically change not just the perception of H Street, but it’s actuality. The shift begins just after you cross the hopscotch bridge, passing Senate Square,
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6, 000 square feet of ground floor retail. MRP received project approval in late 2015 and could begin construction in 2016. Making your way east, there will be Douglas Development’s mixed-use project with three levels of retail and 26 residential units at 501 H St NE. The developer
applied for a permit to raze the existing building in mid-2015. Construction will likely begin in 2016. With three blocks down and nearly 200 new residential units on the horizon, the transformation is really only just gearing up. The 600 block of H Street is where density and a residential address on H becomes the new normal. The most transformative project so far is surely the Whole Foods-anchored Apollo at 600 H St NE by Insight Property Group. That massive development, under construction since 2014 and slated to deliver in late 2016, replaces the nowdemolished Murray’s grocery store and the H Street Self Storage at 624 H St. NE. Future residents of the Apollo’s 420 apartments may never realize that their rooftop pool or movie terrace were once home to a discount food store and self-storage units. The arrival of Whole Foods is for many a marquee moment for the neighborhood. No matter how quickly homes on Capitol Hill or near H Street sold or how dramatically prices escalated, the area was still seen as less enticingly urban than neighborhoods in Northwest. Whole Foods, for better or worse, marks a shift in perception of H Street. Not to be undone, Jair Lynch Development Partners’ 625 H St NE has its own bellwether for gentrification. Its 307-unit, two-building apartment complex, The
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Anthology, will be home to H Street’s first Starbucks. The Anthology is under construction with an anticipated late 2016 completion. On the same block, adjacent to the Apollo, comes 646654 H Street. Rock Creek Property Group and Cornerstone Development Group’s six-story, mixed-use condo is set to deliver in 2017. Building heights and density return to normal for a few blocks. Older one- and two-story retail buildings are home to H Street’s character-giving small businesses, all soon to be nestled among large, modern buildings. H Street Connection, 801 through 957 H St. NE, will be the next major redevelopment along the corridor, as changemaking as the Apollo. In the next year, the tired strip mall recently home to a 7-11 and a Game Stop, will be demolished. Construction can then begin on the estimated 368 residential units, 51,200 square feet of retail, by developers Rappaport and WC Smith. Smaller, yet still significant projects, dot the remaining blocks as H Street approaches the Starburst intersection. There’s a nine-unit luxury condo with two levels of commercial space by Insight Property Group, Rise Development and the H Street Community Development Corporation. The new development replaces the R.L. Christian Library at 1300 H St. NE with construction expected in 2017. Across the street is another smaller-scale building at 1301 H St NE: S2 Development’s nine residential units and two floors of retail will replace a small church. Midway up the block from the church project comes New Legacy Partners’ four-story, mixed-use project with 27 condos and ground floor retail at 1371-1375 H Street NE. Rounding out the tour is Mehari Sequar’s 28-residential-unit project with ground floor retail at the triangular intersection of 14th Street, H Street and Florida Avenue, NE. Anticipated development is taking hold and long-delayed projects are now underway. Community and city leaders are working together to support independent businesses during this time of rapid change. There’s an effort to incentivize developers to make at least some of the thousands of square feet of proposed ground floor retail affordable for homegrown businesses. One Starbucks puts H Street on the map, more than that and we might as well be in Maryland. As transformation becomes inevitable, the future of H Street’s funky, unique character built on its local, small business hangs in the balance. Shaun Courtney is a freelance reporter and real estate writer. Shaun has called DC home since 2002 and now lives in Kingman Park with her husband and son. u
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onstruction finally began in spring 2015 to transform the former Hine Junior High into a mixed-use residential, retail and office development. EastBanc and Stanton Development are overseeing construction of the 112 market-rate and 46 affordable. Trader Joes has signed a lease for a 11,000 square feet store set to open in the summer of 2017. The project also will include a 163,000-square-foot office building and 60,000 square feet of shops, boutiques and restaurants. The weekend Flea market will have additional space on the newly reopened C Street between 7th and 8th Streets.
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The old Southwest Waterfront. Photo Andrew Lightman
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he Wharf is mile-long waterfront development taking shape in the nearby Southwest neighborhood. It stretches across 24 acres of land and more than 50 acres of water from the Municipal Fish Market to Fort McNair. Three hotels are slated for the area--a Hyatt House, Canopy by Hilton and an Intercontinental. Restaurants with award-winning chefs have already signed up. There are no national chains so far. Chef Fabio Trabocchi will open Del Mar, focused on fresh seafood. Requin is Mike Isabella’s take on the Mediterranean coast of France. There will be Hank’s On the Water, Potomac Distilling Company, and Rappahannock Oyster Bar among many others.
A rendering of The Wharf slated to open in fall of 2017.
The Wharf Development
A rendering of the restored fish house, the only historic building in the Southwest Fish Market.
Mayor Muriel Bowser and Wharf developer, PN Hoffman CEO, Monte Hoffman at the Wharf’s “Bottoming Out.” Photo: Andrew Lightman
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The Wharf bottoms out. Photo: Andrew Lightman
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CHCF Awards
Paul Cromwell (honoree), Stephanie Deutsch (CHCF Vice President), John Foster and Cynde Tiches-Foster (honorees), Dee Seward and Buck Waller (Dinner Chairs), Anwar Saleem (honoree) and Monica Saleem, Dan Fitzgerald receiving the Arnold Keller Jr. Award on behalf of Green Seed Community Garden, and Nicky Cymrot, CHCF President. Photo: Andrew Lightman
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n April 2015, at a festive dinner in the Great Hall of the Folger Shakespeare Library, the Capitol Hill Community Foundation honored four people for their contributions to our neighborhood with the presentation of the Capitol Hill Community Achievement Award. The dinner is an annual fundraiser for the Foundation which, since its founding in 1989, has given more than $6.6 million to support activities, projects and organizations that benefit life on Capitol Hill.
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Will Hill
Skip Coburn
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Ivan Kauffman John Michael Fry
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July 4th
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Everyone loves petting a Llama. Capitol Hill Village Booth.
“Take me home!” says this small dog from Rural Dog Rescue.
Seth Shapiro enjoys the festival
Barracks Row Festival
Photos: Andrew Lightman It would not be Barracks Row without the Marines!
A woman spins in a wool demonstration.
Teaching kids to keep fit at the DC Crossfit booth.
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A young man demonstrates his strength at the Capitol Hill Rotary Booth.
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A performer at one of the many stages.
The American Youth Chorus performs in front of the Atlas.
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H Street Festival
The Queen Vic parked a double decker bus in front and patrons partied on the roof.
Photos: Andrew Lightman
The crowds increased as the day wore on.
The Capital Community News table.
An artist paints the Street Sense bus.
Anwar Saleem, H Street Mainstreet’s Executive Director
A gospel singer gives it her all.
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A mom teachs her daughter a few Zydeco steps.
Hill-O-Ween Photos: Andrew Lightman
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Appearing Daily at Arena Stage
For the last year the SWBID has been in rehearsal backstage at the Arena Stage. Forming a BID is just like launching any great production. We have had to move from a “cold read” to “off book”. We have had to learn to work “in the round”. The staff at Arena has inspired us and because of them we are confident that our “run” will extend for years. Thanks Arena.
To learn more about the Southwest Business Improvement District, go to
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Picking up fresh produce from One Acre Farm CSA. Photo: Melissa Ashabranner
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Living on
Capitol Hill
Tips on accessing government services, living in the Capitol Hill Historic District and participating in the community. 1. Structure of the DC Government 2. Your car: towing, abandoned vehicles,
and parking permits
3. Block party permits 4. Capitol Hill Historic District 5. Eastern Market & Flea Markets 6. Landlords and Tenants
Accessing Government Services and Information 311 The DC Government now provides a centralized starting point for all questions relating to government processes and services. The Mayor’s Call Center at 311 has trained operators to direct your request to the appropriate city agency or staff member. The service also includes a computerized service request referral system that allows operators to record your problem and track its progress, meaning fewer calls for you. Internet Access to Information & Forms You can access many government forms and services online, such as obtaining a dog license, re-registering your vehicle or requesting a service through the Mayor’s help center. Go to www.dc.gov for more information.
7. Libraries 8. Parks: Who’s responsible
1. The Structure of the DC Government
9. Trash and Recycling
The District of Columbia is technically neither a city nor a state, but a Federal District created by Congress. The District is not a protectorate,
Playing petanque in Garfield Park. Drop by every Monday at 2 PM. Photo: Melissa Ashabranner
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vote in the Committee of the Whole, but this was rescinded by the Republican-controlled Congress in 1994. In 1973, Congress granted the District limited home rule. The US C o n g re s s re t a i n e d control of DC’s budget and some other responsibilities, while granting much local control to an elected mayor and city council. In addition, the city government includes 37 Advisory Neighborhood Commissions (ANCs) providing advice on specific neighborhood concerns. The government bureaucracy includes a Children’s area in Marion Park is a popular family number of divisions, gathering place. Photo: M. Ashabranner such as the Department of Public Works, the such as Puerto Rico or Guam, but an area of Department of Human land donated to the Federal Government by Services, Department of Parks and RecreVirginia and Maryland as an area to house ation, etc. These agencies work directly with the national government without control by citizens to provide the services outlined in any state in the union. this directory. This arrangement creates unusual governmental challenges for the people who live in DC. Frequently, the government 2. What to Know About must provide services at a city, county and Your Car: state level for the population within its borRegistration, inspection, boots, ders. A heated debate exists about the most towed cars, parking permits efficient and the most just way to govern (residential, visitor) that population. The 23rd Amendment to the US Constitution gave DC residents Automobile the right to vote in presidential elections. Inspection The November 1964 election was the first Department of time DC residents sent representatives to Motor Vehicles the Electoral College to vote for president 1001 Half St. SW and vice president. Then in 1970, Congress Tues. through Sat., 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. granted the District a non-voting delegate 202-737-4404, http://dmv.dc.gov/ to the US House of Representatives (this is service/vehicle-inspection currently Eleanor Holmes Norton). In the Before first time registration or re-reglate 1980s, the Democrat-controlled Conistration, DC automobiles must pass a gress granted the representative the right to
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safety and emissions inspection. Private, not-for-hire vehicles require inspection every two years. The inspection fee — $35 for two years — is paid at time of registration, not at time of inspection. Appointments are not required, but can be made online. The best times to visit the station are Wed. through Fri., 8 to 10 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. Automobile Registration Department of Motor Vehicles Southwest Service Center 95 M St. SW 202-737-4404, www.dmv.dc.gov http://dmv.dc.gov/node/187922 After a car passes inspection, the owner must apply in person for vehicle registration and title. To apply, visit one of the DMV service centers: http://dmv.dc.gov/page/ dmv-service-locations-and-hours. Present the following original documents (the DMV cannot accept photocopies or scanned documents): completed application for automobile title; DC drivers license; proof of ownership; proof of insurance; odometer statement; proof of value (bill of sale or title transfer document); DC inspection report (used cars) or manufacturer’s certificate of origin; leasing agreement (if the vehicle is leased); and lien agreement (if there is a loan against the value of the vehicle). If the auto has two names on the title, both drivers’ licenses must be presented. All fees are payable by credit card (VISA, MasterCard, Discover), check, cash or money order (payable to the DC Treasurer). Automobile Registration Renewal http://dmv.dc.gov/service/vehicleregistration-renewal Sixty days before the current vehicle registration expires, the DMV will email or mail the owner a reminder card, stating the registration is eligible for renewal. Renewals can be made at a DMV service center, through the mail or over the Internet. New registration stickers will be mailed to the owner’s address.
Drivers Licenses 202-737-4404, dmv.dc.gov DC residents who are at least 16 years of age can register for a driver’s license. Licensed drivers who move to the District from other jurisdictions have up to 30 days to convert an out-of-state license to a DC license. Residents under the age of 21 are required to participate in the Graduated Licensing Program. For information about this program call the DMV or visit the website. As of May 1, 2014, DC began issuing REAL ID driver’s licenses. The REAL ID driver license requires a one-time re-validation of source documents when obtaining, renewing or requesting a duplicate DC driver license. This validation enables the DMV to ensure your identity and issue a federally compliant REAL ID driver license. For more information visit dmv.dc.gov. Towed Vehicles 311 or 202-737-4404, http://dmv. dc.gov/node/231522, http://dmv. dc.gov/page/bootedtowed-vehicles A vehicle parked in an area that creates a
traffic or safety hazard will be towed. Tow fees and outstanding parking tickets must be paid before a towed vehicle can be returned to its owner. The tow fee is $100, with a storage fee of $20 per day for vehicles not retrieved within 24 hours. To pay fines, visit DC DMV/Adjudication Services at the C Street center, Mon. through Fri., 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can also pay ticket and boot fees online. Payments will not be accepted at the impoundment lots. Booted Vehicles 311 or 202-737-4404, http:// dmv.dc.gov/page/bootedtowedvehicles A vehicle with two or more 60-day-old unpaid parking tickets or photo enforcement tickets can be booted. A boot can be attached at any time if it is parked on public space – even when the vehicle is legally parked. The vehicle may be towed if fees remain unpaid. The boot is released within two hours after the $75 boot fee and all outstanding tickets are paid. Payments can be made online or at the 301 C St. NW Service Center, Mon. through Fri. from 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. The DMV accepts cash, money order or credit card (MasterCard, Visa or Discover only). Personal checks are not accepted when paying for booted vehicles.
Hill Rag booth at H Street Festival. Photo: Andrew Lightman
Resident Parking Permits (Capitol Hill specific) 311, dmv.dc.gov/service/residential-parking-permits The Residential Parking Permit (RPP) program is designed to free up parking for city residents by stopping all-day commuter parking on residential streets. Residents of participating blocks and their visitors are eligible for permits that exempt them
from the two-hour parking limitation effective Monday through Friday. No vehicle may park longer than two hours without a permit. To get an RPP sticker, request an application by mail or visit the DMV office. Permits are $15 for one year. Applicants without DC vehicle registration must also provide a valid reciprocity permit — proof of residency such as a notarized lease or utility bill. If the vehicle is not owned by the applicant — such as a leased vehicle or company car — then additional documentation, including a letter from the owner granting permission of use, will be required. Commercial vehicles are not eligible for a permit. The hours of enforcement for Residential Parking Permits are generally Mon. to Sat. from 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Residents of individual blocks can request different enforcement hours by petitioning the Department of Transportation. The process involves getting 51 percent of residents on a block to sign a petition (one adult signature per household), and the ANC must approve. Residents who live on metered streets are exempt from meter fees except along commercial corridors such as Barracks Row. In the neighborhoods south of Pennsylvania Avenue between Ninth Street SE and Ninth Street SW and north of the Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge, metered parking is more expensive when the demand is higher, i.e., the four hours around a stadium event. In this same zone, some areas have red and white signs along one side of the street where only residents and their visitors can park, while the opposite side of the street allows the standard twohour parking for non-residents as indicated by the green and white signs. Parking Permits, Visitors First District MPD Substation 500 E St. SE, 202-698-0068 dmv.dc.gov/service/visitor-parking-permits Residents should obtain a temporary parking permit for visitors from the First District
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4. Capitol Hill Historic District
Farmers Line at Eastern Market. Photo: Melissa Ashabranner
police substation. These free permits are good for up to 15 days and are renewable once. Residents can also obtain a temporary permit for repair or contract workers, so that they may park during the day. A doctor’s notice is required to obtain a permit for visiting nurses. Babysitters and other household employees are considered commuters and are not eligible for temporary permits. Residents who live around the stadium (south of Pennsylvania Avenue, between Ninth Street SE and Ninth Street SW) receive a visitor’s pass in the mail, which allows their guests to park on the street during the residential parking permit enforcement hours, including during stadium events. Parking Tickets Adjudication Services 301 C St. NW 202-737-4404 dmv.dc.gov/service/pay-tickets Parking tickets must be addressed within 30 calendar days (including weekends) of the date on the ticket. DMV provides four payment options: online, by mail, in person or by phone at 202-289-2230. To pay in person, visit the C Street center any weekday between 8:15 a.m. and 4 p.m. Tickets can be contested by mail, online
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or at a walk-in hearing within 60 calendar days of the ticket’s issuance — you cannot contest a ticket if you pay for it. Hearings for parking tickets are available on a walk-in basis only, at the C Street center, Mon. through Fri., 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fines that are not paid or contested within 30 days will be doubled, the ticket will be considered delinquent and your license will be suspended until you contest or pay the ticket.
3. Block Parties If you and your neighbors want to have a block party, you must obtain a Neighborhood Block Party Temporary Street Closing Permit by contacting the DDOT Transportation Online Permit System (TOPS). TOPS allows residents to apply online for a Block Party Permit or other event on public space. Allow 15 days for processing. Fifty-one percent of the residents and business owners on the block must sign the application. A number of requirements must be satisfied before the permit will be issued. Visit the website at dmv.dc.gov/node/496302 or 1100 Fourth St. SW.
Capitol Hill is a legally designated historic district and is protected by laws and regulations designed to preserve the historic character of the neighborhood. The cornerstone of the historic preservation process in the District is the Historic Landmark and Historic District Protection Act of 1978, usually referred to as DC Law 2-144. This law establishes a procedure for official designation of buildings, structures, districts and sites as historic properties and provides for their protection. It declares that the Mayor or mayoral agent will review any permit application for new construction, exterior alteration, demolition or subdivision involving any historic property to ensure the proposed work is compatible. The Capitol Hill Restoration Society (www.chrs.org, 202-543-0425) has guidelines on building style, ironwork, windows and doors. The Historical Society of DC, located at 801 K St. NW, 202-249-3955, opens its reference library Tues. through Fri. (and select Saturdays), 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. You must make a prior appointment. Historic District & Preservation DC Historic Preservation Office 1100 Fourth St. SW, Suite E650 202-442-7600 http://planning.dc.gov/historicpreservation The Historic Preservation Review Board maintains the DC’s Inventory of Historic Sites, a listing of federally designated landmarks and historic districts. The HPRB has created a variety of downloadable brochures with excellent information. The Capitol Hill Restoration Society (www.chrs.org) is also a great source of information about the Capitol Hill Historic District. For advice on how to research historic period design and preservation methods, contact the National Trust for Historic Preservation at 202-5886000, or visit www.nationaltrust.org.
5. Eastern Market
Seventh Street & North Carolina Avenue SE www.easternmarket-dc.org The Office of Property Management dgs.dc.gov 202-741-0940 The city’s Office of Property Management Department of Real Estate Services supervises the management of Eastern Market and all weekend outdoor vending except for the flea market.
History and Operations of Eastern Market Eastern Market, located at 225 Seventh St. SE, between North Carolina Avenue and C Street., is the oldest remaining public market in DC. Over the years, the market has become a focal point of community life, particularly on weekends when the outdoor farmer and flea markets and crafts fair draw crowds of shoppers and browsers. A designated historic landmark, Eastern Market is protected against wholesale change or demolition. The South Hall of the market, built in 1873, was planned and designed by Adolf Cluss, an engineer and renowned architect who designed the Smithsonian Castle. The center and north halls of the market were added to the building in 1908. The South Hall merchants sell a variety of high-quality fresh meats, fish and seafood, poultry, cheese and dairy products, produce, baked goods and specialty grocery products. Food merchants are open Tues. to Fri. from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. On April 30, 2007, a fire devastated the South Hall of the 134-year old building, destroying the interior and the stalls of the 13 merchants, some whose families had been operating in the same location for close to 50 years. The fire spurred a public outpouring of support, urging the city to quickly rebuild the beloved community hub. The Capitol Hill Community Foundation administered
more than $450,000 — contributed mainly by members of the community — to aid the merchants until the market could be reopened. A temporary East Hall opened across the street in August 2007, allowing the merchants to return. The District reopened the historic Eastern Market at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 26, 2009. The South Hall has returned to its original usage, and the North Hall is now host to a number of community events. Eastern Market is first and foremost a working retail food market. Outdoors along Seventh Street, a “farmers line” forms on weekends. Here goods for sale range from flowers and fresh vegetables to pies, homemade jams, kindling wood and apple cider. In December, residents flock to the market for Christmas trees, wreaths and greens. According to city records, the farmers line dates from 1906. Since the 1960s, it has taken on a more varied character with the introduction of arts activities. The city’s Department of General Services (DGS) manages the market. The Eastern Market Community Advisory Committee (EMCAC) was formed to advise the city on the selection of a market manager and other market issues. It includes representatives from community organizations such as ANC6A and the Capitol Hill Restoration Society.
General Services (DGS), manages the vending on the grounds of the Eastern Market on the 200 Block of Seventh St. SE and on the plaza of the adjoining Natatorium (officially the William H. Rumsey Aquatic Center). Seventh Street is closed on weekends from Pennsylvania to North Carolina Avenues for the Flee Market. This arrangement will continue as developer Stanton-EastBanc commences construction on the Hine School Development to convert the Hine School to seven stories of mixed-used retail and residential space. On Saturdays, the vending operation is managed by Carol Wright of Washington Arts, Antiques, Crafts & Collectible Associates (WAACA). On Sundays, Michael Berman organizes vendors under the auspices of Diverse Markets Management (DMM). Diverse Markets Management 29 King’s Court SE 202-543-3370 easternmarket.net
Christmas shopping at the Eastern Market Flea Market
The Flea Market at Eastern Market (Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) The term “the Flea Market at Eastern Market” is a bit of a misnomer because there are actually three distinct flea markets — two private and one public. Barry Margeson, the Eastern Market Manager appointed by the DC Department of
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sanitary; properly use and operate all electrical, gas, plumbing and heating fixtures and appliances; and not permit anyone to deface or destroy the premises. There are many specific regulations governing rental property conditions, so if you are a landlord or a tenant visit the DCRA website and click “Residential Inspections” for more Parcel Market at Canal Park sponsored by the Capitol Riverfront BID. Photo: Melissa Ashabranner information. If as a tenant you 6. Landlords & Tenants have a problem, contact the Office of the Tenant Advocate at 202-719-6560. You can Ensuring safe and decent housing is the also download the “Tenant Survival Guide” responsibility of the Department of Confrom their website: www.ota.dc.gov. sumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA). The DCRA oversees rental housing standards. The Department of Community Housing and Development oversees rent control ad7. Libraries ministration. Landlords must comply with There are four DC Public libraries in Ward these regulations, and tenants have recourse 6. Call the branch directly for hours or visit for the agency’s assistance when a landlord the DC Public Library website at www. does not meet that obligation. dclibrary.org. See Friends of Library Groups DC has some of the strongest renters’ in the Community Resources section in this rights laws in the nation. Two major laws guide. The local branches are: regulate private residential rental property: the District of Columbia Housing Code and the Northeast Branch Rental Housing Act of 1985, as amended. A 330 Seventh St. NE landlord must keep the premises structurally 202-698-3320 sound; provide heat to all units, except those individually controlled, so as to maintain a Northwest One Library minimum temperature of 68 degrees from 155 L St. NW 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. and a minimum of 65 202-939-5946 degrees from 11 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.; provide each unit with a bathroom containing a toilet Southeast Branch and bathing facility; maintain plumbing in 403 Seventh St. SE safe and good working order; keep halls, 202-698-3377 stairs and other public spaces clean and safe; and provide running hot water to all units. Southwest Branch A tenant must keep the part of the 900 Wesley Place SW premises he occupies as clean and sanitary 202-724-4752 as conditions permit; remove from his unit all rubbish, garbage and water in a clean and Capitol Hill is also home to the Folger safe way; keep plumbing fixtures clean and Shakespeare Library (202-544-4600, 201
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East Capitol St. SE, www.folger.edu), and the Library of Congress (202-707-5000, 101 Independence Ave. SE, www.loc.gov). The Folger has special exhibitions, lectures and plays in the Elizabethan Theatre. Use of the reading room is restricted, but permission to use it may be obtained for special research. The Library of Congress is housed in three buildings along First Street SE, between C and East Capitol Streets. The library has a variety of events scheduled each month – readings, movies, concerts and exhibits. You must register to access the library’s collection. The registration office is in the Madison Building, at Second Street and Independence Avenue SE.
8. Parks The Capitol Hill neighborhood contains many parks and public green spaces. These spaces are administered by a variety of government agencies and other organizations: Architect of the Capitol 202-228-1793, www.aoc.gov (CALL) Administers: Providence Park Second & E Streets SE DC Parks and Recreation 202-673-7647, dpr.dc.gov Administers: Garfield Park 200 F St. SE National Park Service Capitol Hill US Department of the Interior 202-673-2402 www.nps.gov/cahi/index.htm
Administers:
Folger Park Second & D Streets SE Lincoln Park 11th & East Capitol Streets SE Marion Park Fourth & E Streets SE
Seward Square Fourth Street & Pennsylvania Avenue SE Stanton Park Fourth & C Streets NE Capitol Riverfront BID 1100 New Jersey Ave. SE, Suite 1010 Capitolriverfront.org 202-465-7093
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Yards Park 355 Water St., SE Canal Park Second & M Streets, SE
9. Trash & recycling Abandoned vehicles, Alley Cleaning, Holiday Tree Collection, Illegal Dumping, Rats, Bulk Trash 311 dpw.dc.gov/service/trash-collection, dpw.dc.gov/service/recycling-collection Cleaning services are provided through the Department of Public Works (DPW). Call the citywide call center to report a problem site that needs to be cleaned, or trash that has been illegally dumped. Abandoned Vehicles To be considered abandoned, a vehicle must exhibit two of the following characteristics: extensive damage (wrecked, burned); inoperable (no engine, missing tires); rats, vermin or other pests; or a lack of valid tags or a valid registration sticker. To report an abandoned vehicle, call the DC Citywide Call Center at 311, 24 hours a day, seven days a week; or submit an online service request at http://dpw. dc.gov/service/removal-abandoned-anddangerous-vehicles. Include the following information: license plate information
(if any); location of the vehicle; length of time observed at same location; and vehicle color, make and model. DPW will investigate within three days – the issue will be resolved within five days on public and 45 days on private property. Alley Cleaning DPW cleans alleys on a rotating basis — in Ward 6 approximately every six weeks — but alleys reported by residents or identified by DPW as dirty receive priority. Residents and business owners must assist by keeping alleys clean; picking up loose trash and litter; controlling weeds by cutting overgrowth; and preventing tree limbs from hanging over the alley. If your alley was missed, you can call the DC Call Center for a special clean-up, or submit a clean-up request online. Special requests are investigated within three days and resolved within seven to 28 days. Call 311, dpw.dc.gov. Holiday Tree Collection The city collects holiday trees (stripped of ornaments and decorations) during the first two weeks of January. Trees must be placed curbside on the Sunday of your collection week. Call 311 to find out when your tree collection will be, or if you still have your tree after the collection period has passed, you can call 311 to place a service request. For more information call 311 or check out dpw.dc.gov. Illegal Dumping Illegal dumping encompasses more than just the obvious case of someone depositing an old mattress in an alley at night. When your next-door neighbor places a bag of garbage in the alley or on the front sidewalk after work on Friday, they can be fined. Fines for illegal dumping can be as high as $5,000. DPW also offers rewards of up to $500 for information leading
to the arrest and conviction of an illegal dumper. Call 311 if you have information about illegal dumping. Visit dpw.dc.gov for more information. Leaves The city vacuums leaves from each street twice between November and January. Cleanup is based on the schedule included in a city Leaf Collection Map, distributed to each District household during the fall of each year. Leaves must be raked to the curb by Sunday of the collection week. Rake leaves into a pile in the tree box space. Leaves from the rear of the property must be placed wherever trash and recyclables are collected. Pickup is limited to seven bags per address. Do not pile leaves in the street, do not block gutters or storm drains and do not park on leaf piles. Contact the DC Call Center if leaves have been missed or a special circumstance requires assistance. DPW investigates all complaints within three days and guarantees resolution within two weeks. Call 311 or visit dpw.dc.gov.
The Capitol Hill ladies cross country sking brigade. Photo: Dare Johnson
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Rats Rodents are a fact of urban life. If you see rats anywhere around your home, contact the Animal Services call center immediately for assistance at 202-535-2323. The Department of Health (DOH) food protection program will initiate enforcement at food establishments if needed. DOH abatement efforts utilize registered products to bait rodents in outdoor burrows on public property. DOH also will bait rodents on private property if residents obtain signed petitions. To discourage rodents, store garbage in metal or heavy plastic containers with tight lids. Place trash outside shortly before pickup, and don’t leave plastic garbage bags out overnight. Remove weeds and debris near buildings and in yards to avoid giving rats a place to hide. Store opened food in metal or glass containers with tight lids. Don’t leave extra pet food out; store it in a secure container. Sweep up food remains, litter, and trash inside and outside your home. Inspect your basement and house for cracks and holes, and seal them with mortar. Make sure screens are on windows. Don’t provide hiding places for rodents; store materials such as lumber and boxes on a rack with a clean, open area underneath. Get rid of unused materials and junk. Check for burrow entrances in retaining walls, tree stumps and boxes. If using poison, place it directly in the burrow and covered with dirt and leaves. Do not put poison where children, pets, squirrels and birds can reach it. Call 311 or visit doh.dc.gov. Recycling Recycling is crucial for promoting a cleaner and greener DC. The Department of Public Works (DPW) provides recycling services for residents of DC whose trash is also collected by the department. Residents are issued a recycling container, and recycling pickups are scheduled to coincide with residential trash collections. Residents whose trash is collected by DPW can have
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their recyclables collected by the DPW contractor. Residents with Supercans who receive once-a-week collection should put recyclables out at the same site and on the same day as their trash is collected. In twice-weekly trash collection neighborhoods, recycling is collected on either the first or second collection day. Visit collectionday.dcgis.dc.gov for your street’s recycling schedule. Recyclables are taken to a Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) where they are separated and prepared for market. To arrange a trip to the MRF, call 202-673-6833 weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Call the Mayor’s Call Center at 311 if you need an additional or replacement cart or bin. Visit DPW’s website for a complete listing of recycling “dos and don’ts.” Recycle glass, plastic, and metal food and beverage containers; rinse containers; you do not have to remove lids; all material must be clean; put trash and recyclables out no later than 6:30 a.m. on collection days and no earlier than 6 p.m. the night before collection. Call 202w-645-8245 (the recycling hotline), or visit recycle.dpw. dc.gov. The local blog dcrecycler.blogspot. com is another great resource. Trash Cans/Recycling Cans The city issues trash and recycling cans to residents in buildings with three units or less. Call the Mayor’s Call Center, place an order and the District will deliver the cans to your home, free of charge, within a week. Call 311 or visit dpw.dc.gov. Trash Collection DPW provides regularly scheduled trash collection to single-family homes and residential buildings with up to three units. Collections are either once a week (approximately 75 percent of District households, using Supercans) or twice a week (neighborhoods in the center city, approximately 25 percent of District households). Between First and 15th Streets, residents receive pickups on Mondays and Thursdays or Tuesdays and Fridays.
Residents living between 15th Street and the river are on Supercan routes and are serviced once a week. Trash cans should be placed at the curb no earlier than 6 p.m. the night before collection if using trash containers with secured lids. Inform DPW of a missed collection or spillage on the day of collection so that a supervisor can inspect and a crew can return to collect material and clean up. Put items for trash pickup on public property, flush to the retaining wall if your location has a number of steps. Pour ammonia or bleach on contents within plastic bags to deter animals from opening these bags before collection. Use heavy-duty plastic or metal cans to help control the rat population, and place at the trash collection site no later than 6:30 a.m. on collection day(s). Store trash can(s) or Supercans on your property between collections rather than in the alley or on the sidewalk. Trash Collection, Bulk DPW provides bulk collection to District households with three or fewer dwelling units. A maximum of seven items can be picked up at one time; subsequent pickups must be scheduled for additional items. Call 311 to schedule an appointment, and be sure to provide detailed instructions for locating the items. Items include: large appliances such as refrigerators, air conditioners, ovens, washers and dryers; and furniture such as pianos, sofas, washers and kitchen cabinets, as well as mattresses and box springs. DPW collects other small items along with the regular household trash when properly prepared for collection: small appliances weighing less than 60 pounds; tree limbs and wood cut into four-foot lengths and tied in small bundles weighing no more than 60 pounds; and smaller loose materials bagged and placed in a trash container weighing no more than 60 pounds. When putting out refrigerators or other large appliances with doors, remove the doors to prevent a child from becoming trapped inside. u
ADVISORY NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSION 6A PHIL TOOMAJIAN, CHAIR, PHILANC6A@GMAIL.COM Serving the Near Northeast, North Lincoln Park, Rosedale, and Stanton Park communities ANC 6A generally meets the second Thursday of the month, at Miner Elementary School, 601 15th Street, NE.
www.anc6a.org 6A01 - T. Omar Mahmud Vice-Chair 202-594-9848 mahmud6a01@gmail.com
6A05 - Patrick Malone 1323 Corbin Pl., NE 202-492-6172 malone6a05@gmail.com
6A02 - Phil Toomajian Chair philanc6a@gmail.com
6A06 - Stephanie Zimny Treasurer 1368 Emerald St., NE 231-622-1794 stephaniezimny@anc6a@gmail.com
6A03 - Mike Soderman 141 11th St., NE 202-258-4195 MikeANCa03@gmail.com 6A04 - Matt Levy 231 14th St., NE levyfor6A04@gmail.com Check website for current contact information and meeting dates. Attend a meeting! Volunteer for a committee! It’s your ANC!
6A07 - Sondra Phillips-Gilbert 1744 E St., NE 202-397-7228 spgilbert01@comcast.net 6A08 - Calvin Ward Secretary 436 19th St., NE 202-506-5449 cward6a08@gmail.com
Advisory Neighborhood Commission 6C P.O. Box 77876 • Washington, D.C. 20013-7787 • www.anc6c.org • (202) 547-7168 ANC 6C generally meets the second Wednesday of each month. 214 Massachusetts Ave NE
ANC 6C COMMISSIONERS ANC 6C01 Daniele Schiffman Daniele.Schiffman @gmail.com ANC 6C02 Karen Wirt (202) 547-7168 6C02@anc.dc.gov ANC 6C03 Scott Price (202) 577-6261 6C03@anc.dc.gov scott.price@anc.dc.gov
ANC 6C04 Mark Eckenwiler 6C04@anc.dc.gov ANC 6C05 Christopher Miller 6C05@anc.dc.gov ANC 6C06 Tony Goodman (202) 271-8707 tonytgood@gmail.com
ANC 6C COMMITTEES Alcohol Beverage Licensing Committee First Monday, 7 pm Contact: anc6c.abl.committee@gmail.com Grants Committee Last Thursday, 7 pm Contact: lesliebarbour.dc@gmail.com
Parks and Events Committee First Tuesday, 7 pm Contact: christinehealey100@gmail.com
Transportation and Public Space Committee First Thursday, 7 pm Contact: mark.kaz.anc@gmail.com Planning, Zoning, and Economic Development First Wednesday, 7 pm Contact: zoning@eckenwiler.org Twitter: @6C_PZE
Advisory Neighborhood Commission 6D ANC 6D 1101 Fourth Street, SW, Suite W130, Washington, DC 20024 Phone: 202/554-1795 | Fax: 202/554-1774 | office@anc6d.org Check the ANC’s website at anc6d.org for more information. ANC 6D meetings are held on the second Monday of each month at 7:00 P.M. DCRA 2nd Floor Conference Room, 1100 Fourth Street, SW 20024
COMMISSIONERS 6D01 – Majorie Lightman 6D01@anc.dc.gov 6D02 – Stacy Cloyd anc6d02@dc.gov 6D03 – Rachel Reilly Carroll 6D03@anc.dc.gov
6D04 – Andy Litsky 202.554.8070 6d04@anc.dc.gov 6D05 – Roger Moffatt 202.488.0288 roger6d05@anc6d.org 6D06 – Rhonda Hamilton 6D06@anc.dc.gov 6D07 – Meredith Fascett 202.374.5340 mfascett@gmail.com
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by Heather Schoell ou’ve heard the acronym thrown around with numbers and letters after it — ANC 4D, ANC 6B. But what is it and why should you care?
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frontage on public space, representatives of the restaurant would have to take this to the public space committee in the ANC where the restaurant is located and present their request. The committee would hear any comments from residents or surrounding business owners, and then the committee’s recommendation would be considered at the meeting of the whole. The results from the meeting of the whole would then be communicated to the ap-
Advisory Neighborhood Commissions (ANCs) are made up of local residents elected by residents of that area — voters may only vote for the commissioners running in their specific district. Capitol Hill, as an example, is mainly comprised of ANC 6A and ANC 6B. Within 6A and 6B are Single Member Districts (SMDs). Someone living in ANC 6A, SMD 2 may only vote for ANC 6A a candidate in their particular SMD. (anc6a.org) meets on the second If I live on the 900 block of C Street Thursday of each month at SE, I’m in 6B05. Find your location 7 p.m. at Miner Elementary, 601 15 St. NE by inputting your address at http:// dcatlas.dcgis.dc.gov/mar/ or check ANC 6B the map on the next page. (anc6b.org) meets on the second ANCs are the lowest level of elected Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at government in the District. Commisthe Hill Center, sioners are unpaid, though the ANCs 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE are given a quarterly stipend. Most ANCs use this stipend to rent office ANC 6C space and hire an assistant to manage (anc6c.org) meets on the second their work. Only a couple of ANCs in Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. the city spend the stipend on grants to at the Heritage Foundation, their constituent organizations. 214 Massachusetts Ave. NE
Ward 6 ANCs:
WHAT ANCs have standing committees to address regularly recurring issues such as use of public space, alcohol licensing, transportation and public safety. Within each ANC, each committee is made up of a chair and community members. Those committees make recommendations to the whole. For instance, if a restaurant establishment wishes to add patio seating to their
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ANC 6D (anc6d.org) meets on the second Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at 1100 Fourth St. SW ANC 6E (anc6e.org) meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Northwest One Library, 155 L St. NW
propriate District agency, and that agency would give “great weight” to that decision in their determination. ANCs have varying degrees of involvement with District business. Years ago, Adrian Fenty’s ANC 4C blazed the trail on the ban of single-serving sales of alcohol. ANC 6A wrote the zoning code that defines what constitutes a fast-food establishment and began a vacant property database.
WHY You Should Care ANCs are your representatives, and they can open communication channels to District agencies in an official capacity (i.e. get answers when you can’t). A few years back, there were many streets on the Hill that were not zoned for residential parking, which meant that you could forget about having a spot in front of your house when you got back from the grocery store on Saturday afternoon. Bringing this sort of day-to-day, quality of life issue to the attention of your ANC commissioner can affect change — petitions to get the street zoned for residential parking start floating around, and the Zone 6 Parking Only signs go up on your block. Commissioners also hold businesses accountable for noise, trash and loitering, which are all important to residents who abut commercial or entertainment districts. Commissioners also broker community efforts such as tree plantings and community gardens, and shepherd neighborhood landscape changes and developments such as the H Street overlay, the Hine redevelopment project and Southwest Waterfront redevelopment.
Ward 6 ANC and SMD Boundaries HOW to Get Involved ANCs work on various projects, so it’s easy to get involved with something you are interested in by joining a committee. If you have a penchant for keeping an eye on neighborhood order and quiet,
the alcohol board may be for you. If you like to do research, design flyers, canvas neighborhoods — whatever you like, you will find your place. The Hill Rag reports on ANCs 6A-E each month under Capitol Streets. Go to the ANC’s website (see box)
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he Hill is a close-knit village located in a major metropolitan area where crime is an element of life as it is in most places. Fortunately, Capitol Hill is protected by the dedicated officers of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) and the US Capitol Police. Responsibility for policing Capitol Hill is shared between MPD’s First and Fifth Districts. The US Capitol Police handle security on the grounds of the US Capitol.
Report Suspicious Activity Community members are the eyes and ears of the MPD. Prompt and detailed reporting of suspicious activities helps prevent crime. If a citizen sees suspicious activity, or any activity that seems out of the ordinary, immediately call 911. When reporting suspicious activity, give an accurate description. Here are some things to include: • Brief description of the activity; • Date, time and location of the activity; • Physical identifiers of anyone you observed; • Descriptions of vehicles; • Information about where people involved in suspicious activities may have gone; • Your name and contact information. Citizens can also call the DC Crime Solvers Tip Line at 1-800-673-2777.
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Pay attention to your surroundings, particularly to passersby. Walk purposefully and with confidence. • Talking on a cell phone, texting or listening to music can blind you to nearby threats. • Walk in groups in well-lighted areas. • Do not display your personal electronics such as cell phones or tablets. • Make sure to enable your phone’s tracking system. • Do not use ATMs located in remote areas. • Carry your wallet in your front hip pocket or inside your jacket. • Make sure to grasp any backpack or handbag with your hand at all times. Most importantly, trust your gut instincts. If you feel uncomfortable in a situation, there is usually a good reason.
Secure Your Home When citizens head to work, criminals head to residential neighborhoods. It is important to secure homes against burglaries. Here are
some commonsense tips: • Make sure all doors have well-installed dead bolt locks. • Secure sliding doors with a dowel or broom stick on their inside track. • Lock double-hung windows with key locks. • Do not hide keys on the outside of your home. • Install bright exterior lighting. • Contact the First or Fifth District for a free security survey of your home. • Get to know your immediate neighbors. Crime reports can be filed by citizens online at http://mpdc.dc.gov/service/filepolice-report-online.
Know Your Neighborhood The MPD provides daily crime information through the First and Fifth District Yahoo Listservs: • https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/ MPD-1D/info • https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/ MPD-5D/info
Be Aware of Your Surroundings There has been an increase in street robberies throughout the city. Many of these crimes occur as residents travel to and from public transportation hubs. The target is personal electronics and cash. Here are some commonsense steps that can be taken to reduce the risk of robbery:
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Officers Steven Love, Andrea Harris, George Baldwin, and Michael McCreary with Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen at 1D1 Substation.
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The MPD also has a very informative crime map located at http://crimemap. dc.gov/. Visitors can search the area around specific addresses over a date range. You can subscribe to the Hill Rag mailing list to receive daily reports on local crime. The Hill Rag’s Daily Blotter often has details that the police listservs do not. Citizens can also follow the MPD on Twitter @DCPoliceDept. General public safety alerts are available by following @ DCalerts. To help facilitate the partnership between the police and the public, the First and Fifth Districts are subdivided into several Police Service Areas (PSAs). The PSA structure is designed to facilitate and support active and involved partnerships between community residents and the
police that serve in their area. Monthly PSA meetings conducted in a local venue provide a forum for residents to bring criminal activity and quality of life issues to MPD’s attention and learn what actions are already in place to prevent and reduce crime in the community. This is face-toface time that you can discuss issues of concern and get to know the police officers assigned to patrol within the PSA. It’s also a great place to meet your neighbors. The schedule for PSA meetings is available at www.mpdc.gov. While PSAs function at the neighborhood level, the Citizens Advisory Council (CAC) represents the entire police district. The role of a CAC is to advise a district commander on policing and neighborhood issues that impact crime and the quality
of life within a community. The schedule for CAC is available on at www.mpdc.gov. First District Station 101 M St. SW 202-698-0555 First District Substation 500 E St. SE 202-698-0068 Fifth District Station 1805 Bladensburg Road NE 202-698-0150 US Capitol Police 202-224-0908 u
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live, work, and play in its watershed, and advocates for a clean river for all its communities. It is the voice of the river in policy discussions, monitors the health of the river, and works on the ground to implement stormwater management projects. Anacostia Riverkeeper connects communities all across the watershed to their river through fishing nights, kayaking, volunteer trash cleanups, speaking to community groups, and free educational boat tours. Anacostia Watershed Society 4302 Baltimore Ave., Bladensburg, Md. www.anacostiaws.org The Anacostia Watershed Society was founded in 1989 by a small group of concerned individuals who decided that the environmental needs of the Anacostia River and its watershed communities required serious attention. Over the past 20 years, the staff and programming efforts have expanded to encompass efforts in environmental education, stewardship and recreation. They are making a difference and invite the community to help!
Celebrating the progress of the Kingman Park/Rosedale Community Garden. Left to right; Lisa White, Bob Coomber and son, Bob McKeon, Mindy Mitchell, Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen, Patricia Thompson, Ward 7 Councilmember Yvette Alexander, and Cosby Washington.
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Capitol Hill Garden Club capitolhillgardenclub.wildapricot.org/ The Capitol Hill Garden Club brings together Washington area people interested in gardening, landscaping and the environment. Members can enjoy lectures, demonstrations, workshops and tours. A non-profit corporation, they undertake community projects and contribute to garden and beautification projects in our neighborhood. The club donates spring flowering bulbs to groups and individuals for planting in public areas on Capitol Hill. Their income comes from selling spring flowering bulbs at Eastern Market every autumn and from membership dues. Earth Conservation Corps 1520 First St. SE 202-470-4505 www.earthconservationcorps.org For 22 years this organization has trained neighborhood youth skills to reclaim the river. Today the river is recovering. A small staff and the dedication of an array of partners including the Metropolitan Police Department, the Environmental Protection Agency, the District Department of the Environment, DYRS and many other organizations and individuals provide these year round volunteers with the leadership skills and environmental education to set them on a path to a career in nature or science. Visit the website for specific program details. Friends of the National Arboretum (FONA) 3501 New York Ave. NE 202-544-8733 www.fona.org FONA is an independent, nonprofit organization established to enhance – through public and private resources – support for the US National Arboretum. Programs include the youth garden, annual garden fair, clambakes and other socials, and an annual 5K race to benefit the youth garden program. To volunteer, please complete the form found on their website or call 202-544-8733.
AT A GLANCE Beautification Waterfront Anacostia Watershed Society 301-699-6204 Anacostia Riverkeeper 202-863-0158 Earth Conservation Corps 202-470-4505 Friends of the Arboretum 202-544-8733 Business & Merchants Groups Barracks Row Main Street 202-544-3188 CHAMPS 202-547-7788 Capitol Hill BID 202-842-3333 Capitol Riverfront BID 202-465-7093 Eastern Market Community Adv. Comm. 202-698-5253 202-543-0161 H Street Main Street Kiwanis Club of Cap. Hill anmb2@yahoo.com Children & Youth Jan’s Tutoring House 202-547-1345 Free Minds Book Club and Writing Workshop 202-758-0829 Kid Power 202-383-4543 202-548-4021 Little Lights Resources for Inner City Children 202-966-4814 202-675-9340 Sasha Bruce Youthwork SMYAL 202-546-5940 Clothing Resources Capitol Hill Group Ministry Strive DC
202-544-0631 202-484-1264
Community Foundation Capitol Hill Community Foundation 202-544-1845 Food Resources Calvary Episcopal Church Christ Episcopal Church Outreach Church of the Brethren Soup Kitchen Food Pantry, Lutheran Church Lincoln Park United Methodist Church Solomon G. Brown Community Center Health Care Capitol Hill Breast Care Capitol Hill Pregnancy Center Metro Teen Aids/
202-546-8011 202-547-9300 202-547-5924 202-543-4200 202-543-1318 202-678-9770 202-784-2700 202-546-1018
Whitman-Walker Health Washington Community Hospice
202-745-7000 202-966-3720
Housing Assistance Manna Inc. A Wider Circle
202-832-1845 301-608-3504
Legal & Tax Services CHGM Tax Clinic Legal Counsel for the Elderly
202-544-0631 202-434-2120
Libraries Friends of the NE Branch, DCPL Friends of the Rosedale Branch, DCPL Friends of the SE Branch, DCPL Friends of the SW Branch, DCPL
202-698-0058 202-727-5012 202-698-3377 202-724-4752
Neighborhood Groups Barney Circle Neighborhood Assoc. 202-543-9027 Friends of Garfield Park 202-543-6232 Friends of the National Arboretum 202-544-8733 202-441-3733 Friends of Kingman Park North Lincoln Park Neighborhood Association 202-543-3512 Southwest Neighborhood Assembly www.swdc.org Preservation, Restoration, Development Capitol Hill Restoration Society 202-543-0425 Congressional Cemetery Association 202-543-0539 Ruth Ann Overbeck CH History Project 202-543-4544 Senior Citizens Capitol Hill Village
202-543-1778
Social Services Capitol Hill Group Ministry 202-544-0631 Christ Episcopal Church Outreach 202-547-9300 Church of the Brethren Soup Kitchen 202-547-5924 Veterans Issues Access Housing Nash American Legion, Post #8
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Trees For Capitol Hill www.treesforcapitolhill.org mark@treesforcapitolhill.org TFCH is a non-profit community group dedicated to restoring the tree canopy of the Washington, DC, Capitol Hill neighborhood. Volunteers work to help renew, restore and refresh the diversity of trees that make Capitol Hill so pleasantly green. TFCH organizes a day of tree planting each year, typically the second Saturday of November, and works closely with the DC Department of Urban Forestry for permitting and with neighbors for proper site selection.
Business & Merchant Groups Barracks Row Main Street 731 Eighth St. SE 2nd floor 202-544-3188 www.barracksrow.org For the past decade, Barracks Row Main Street has worked tirelessly to preserve and enhance Capitol Hill’s historic Eighth Street SE, commercial corridor and to revitalize its business community. In 2006 Barracks Row Main Street won the prestigious “Best Main Street in America” award for excellence. Since then, the three blocks of the corridor located north of the freeway have flourished with a newfound identity as a restaurant and shopping destination. The organization also organizes festivals, promotions and celebrations throughout the year for merchants and residents of the area. CHAMPS (Capitol Hill Association of Merchants and Professionals) 222 Seventh St. SE Contact: champs@capitolhill.org CHAMPS is an organization of business and community leaders dedicated to building a strong economic environment on Capitol Hill for business development within the larger Washington, DC, community. The organization represents over 250 businesses,
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organizations, associations and Capitol Hill residents. CHAMPS membership includes business people and professionals who either are located in, or serve, the Capitol Hill neighborhood. Capitol Hill Business Improvement District (BID) 30 Massachusetts Ave. NE 202-842-3333 www.capitolhillbid.org The Capitol Hill BID is a nonprofit organization funded through an assessment on commercial property owners who are dedicated to fortifying Capitol Hill as a cleaner and safe place to live, work and conduct the business of our nation’s capital, while remaining a national and cultural tourist destination. The BID provides enhanced services that are designed to augment, not replace, services that the DC government provides. These supplementary services include security, street cleaning, maintenance and graffiti removal; streetscape improvements, marketing and promotional services; as well as community outreach. Capitol Riverfront BID 1100 New Jersey Ave. SE, Suite 1010 202-465-7093 www.capitolriverfront.org The Capitol Riverfront Business Improvement District (BID) is dedicated to making the Capitol Riverfront clean, safe, friendly and vibrant. The Capitol Riverfront BID actively collaborates and forms partnerships to achieve the vision and development for this area, as well as the goals and objectives of the BID. Eastern Market Community Advisory Committee (EMCAC) 202-698-5253 www.easternmarket-dc.org EMCAC is an advisory group that represents the entire Eastern Market Community, consisting of representatives from stakeholders including community organizations, DC elected officials, vendors, merchants and
professionals that do business on Capitol Hill. Formed several years ago to advise the city on the selection of market management, the membership of EMCAC includes representatives from community organizations such as CHAMPS, Stanton Park Neighborhood Association, the Capitol Hill Restoration Society, EMPDC and the ANCs. H Street Main Street (HSMS) 729 Tenth St. NE 202-543-0161 www.hstreet.org HSMS was created back in 2002 as a part of the DC Main Streets program. The main goal of HSMS is to support the establishment and implementation of lasting, comprehensive revitalization in one of DC’s most historic neighborhoods – the H Street NE corridor – by investing in and expanding existing businesses while also attracting new businesses. H Street NE is the new and exciting “place to be” with new restaurants, bars, clubs and businesses springing up every week . The annual H Street Festival attracts thousands from across the city. Currently the H Street Corridor is undergoing a major street renovation to install a streetcar, which will provide service between the Gallery Place/Chinatown metro and the Minnesota Avenue metro. Kiwanis Club of Capitol Hill PO Box 1614 Washington, DC 20013 www.facebook.com/Kiwanis-Clubof-Capitol-Hill-134571093281853/ The Kiwanis Club of Capitol Hill has been performing community service in Northeast and Southeast for over 40 years. The club’s mission is to make a difference in the lives of children, the elderly and the community by donating time and talents, contributing financial and moral support and providing leadership and guidance. Southwest BID www.SWBID.org 202-688-3576 The Southwest Business Improvement District (SWBID) is the newest BID in DC. It began providing planning and cleaning services in
Monthly newsletter...Home renovation guidelines...How-to seminars...Community meetings... House and Garden tour...Active committees...Advocacy on community issues
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Mary Park of Little Lights looks on as a young Potomac Gardens resident cuts the ribbon, opening the new playground. Photo: DCHA
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August of 2015. At 850 acres the SWBID is the District’s largest BID whose borders encompass the majority of the federal property south of the National Mall, the SW Waterfront, and the established SW Waterfront neighborhood bordered by Independence, South Capitol Street and M Street SW.
cerated as adults reach their own potential. Through creative expression, job readiness training and violence prevention outreach, the young poets achieve their education and career goals, and become powerful voices for change in the community. Free Minds hosts write nights and poetry events around the city, so check their site for upcoming dates.
Children & Youth Jan’s Tutoring House 1529 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-547-1345 www.janstutoringhouse.org The late Jan Eichhorn founded Jan’s Tutoring House in 1990 under the guidance of an all-volunteer board. Its mission is to provide educational and enrichment activities for inner city DC school-age children and youth, best accomplished through one-on-one mentoring and tutoring in a safe environment with support through after school and summer programs.
Kid Power Inc. 400 E St. SW 202-484-1404, kidpowerdc.org Kid Power inspires youth leadership by promoting academic advancement, physical and emotional wellness and positive civic engagement in underserved communities throughout DC. Currently, Kid Power’s after-school and summer programs serve 425 elementary and middle school students at Title I DC Public Schools (DCPS). Kid Power serves an additional 1,200 students at five DCPS schools with monthly in-school VeggieTime science lessons.
Free Minds Book Club and Writing Workshop 2201 P St. NW 202-758-0829 freemindsbookclub.org Free Minds uses books, creative writing and peer support to help DC youth and incar-
Little Lights Urban Ministries 760 Seventh St. SE 202-548-4021 www.littlelights.org Founded in 1995 by Steve Park, Little Lights Urban Ministries is a non-profit Christian ministry organization dedicated to help-
ing under-served kids, teens, adults and families on Capitol Hill and Southeast Washington, DC. With the help of more than 500 volunteers annually, Little Lights serves more than 200 children, teens, adults and families each year. Staff and volunteers seek to develop the potential of its under-served neighbors, spiritually, socially, and intellectually through academics, life skills and the arts. Little Lights programs include tutoring, mentoring and healthy meals for kids; internships for teens and young adults; job search assistance and job training for adults; and parenting classes, resources and diapers for families. Volunteers are the backbone of Little Lights’ after-school programs, unable to provide the same quality after-school and summer programs without the help of caring and compassionate individuals. Reached Incorporated 729 Eighth St. SE Email: info@reachincorporated.org www.reachincorporated.org Reach Incorporated is a highly successful out-of-school-time program serving 250 participants at five sites in DC. They hire teens to be elementary school reading tutors, creating academic benefit for both the students and their tutors. Resources for Inner City Children P.O. Box 15231 202-966-4814, www.risedc.org RISE-DC provides high-quality educational resources, free of charge, to inner city schools in DC. RISE-DC operates from a pedagogical foundation that the greater a student’s academic need, the more important the experience of the teacher. RISE-DC’s professional instructors have an average experience level of 20 years. Sasha Bruce Youthwork (SBY) 741 Eighth St. SE Sasha Bruce House: 202-675-9340 Emergency House: 202-547-7777 www.sashabruce.org SBY is one of the largest and most expe-
rienced providers of services to youth in Washington, DC. SBY helps young people find safe homes, achieve and maintain good general and mental health, create and strengthen supportive and stable families, explore opportunities in education and careers and become tomorrow’s leaders. The Sexual Minority Youth Assistance League (SMYAL) 410 Seventh St. SE 202-546-5940 www.smyal.org SMYAL supports and empowers lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and q u e s t i o n i n g ( LG BTQ ) youth in the Washington, DC, metropolitan region. Through youth leadership, SMYAL creates opportunities for LGBTQ youth to build self-confidence, develop critical life skills and engage their peers and community through service and advocacy. SMYAL builds, sustains and advocates for programs, policies and services that LGBTQ youth need as they grow into adulthood.
Community Foundation Capitol Hill Community Foundation (CHCF) 419 East Capitol St. SE 202-544-1845 www.chcfdc.org CHCF draws on the generosity and idealism of the
neighborhood to help build a stronger and more caring community — a place where families can grow and where every resident can share in a better future. An all-volunteer organization, the CHCF supports activities, projects and organizations that enrich the lives of residents and celebrate the history of the Capitol Hill community. Since its founding in 1989, the Foundation has directed more than $6.6 million to a broad range of projects. Funded entirely by annual donations from members and friends of the community, the Foundation proudly directs every dollar contributed to grants. They have also launched some major initiatives, including a thriving neighborhood history project, an awards program honoring individuals for distinguished service to the community and A Literary Feast, a series of literary themed dinners. In 2005 the Foundation took on possibly their most ambitious effort yet, the School Libraries Project that renovated eight of Capitol Hill’s outdated public school libraries. In April of 2007 after the devastating fire at Eastern Market, they created the Eastern Market Fund to receive and distribute almost $500,000 in community contributions for the benefit of the displaced Eastern Market merchants and other urgent needs during the transition back into the renovated Market in 2008.
Volunteer, Capitol Hill! by Maggie Myszka
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apitol Hill is well known as a great place to live. Many people cite the people and a strong sense of community as one of the things they like the best. “It has been said that people don’t move to Capitol Hill, but rather they join it. This is a neighborhood of people who get involved to improve their community,” said Todd Cymrot of the Capitol Hill Community Foundation. The Capitol Hill Community Foundation works with dozens of non-profits and school groups involved in issues and efforts such as homelessness, environmental protection and stewardship, the arts, literacy, aging, and so much more. According to Cymrot, many of the Foundation’s grantees say that one of their most critical needs isn’t financial, but finding volunteers. Organizations aren’t only looking for people who can make long-term commitments, which is often a reason people are afraid to volunteer. Rural Dog Rescue, for instance, needs volunteers to take dogs to adoption events. Capitol Hill Village seeks volunteers to drive members to doctor appointments. And some organizations are looking for volunteers who are able to help crunch some numbers, do data entry, or other projects from the comfort of their own home on their own time! Aside from a sense of community, there are a lot of reasons to become a volunteer – giving back, professional development, meeting new people, spending time as a family, and much more. So how can you find these opportunities? Join your neighbors at the annual event Volunteer Capitol Hill on April 30, 2016 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Hill Center. Volunteer Capitol Hill has a simple premise – bring together organizations that need assistance and allow potential volunteers to learn about opportunities that best fit their schedule, skills, and interests. This event provides a one-stop shop for adults, teens, and families to learn about a wide variety of short- and long-term volunteer opportunities with over 35 organizations serving the Hill. Or go to CapitolHillVolunteers.org, a clearinghouse of volunteer opportunities hosted by the Capitol Hill Community Foundation on their website, along with a calendar of community events.u
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Greater Washington Urban League 2901 14th St. NW 202-265-8200 www.gwul.org A major interracial, nonpartisan and nonprofit social services and civil rights organization, the Greater Washington Urban League empowers communities and individuals through social work, advocacy and law. The League runs 30 programs dealing with education, employment, training and housing and community development. The mission of the League is to increase the economic and political empowerment of blacks and other minorities and to help all Americans share equally in the responsibilities and rewards of full citizenship.
Food Resources Calvary Episcopal Church Office: 509 I St. NE Mail: 820 Sixth St. NE 202-546-8011 www.calvarydc.net The Calvary Episcopal Church serves a full breakfast to needy visitors on the second, third and fourth Saturdays of each month beginning at 7 a.m. A clothing and non-perishable food room is open Tuesday from 1 to 4 p.m. Christ Episcopal Church Outreach 640 G St. SE 202-547-9300 washingtonparish.org Christ Church offers a variety of outreach programs to help families and individuals of Capitol Hill, like providing brown bag lunches for those in need at Seward Square and assisting with the Church of the Brethren Nutrition Program to provide more than 100 hot lunches a day. The church also works with other churches to support food bank programs for needy families in the Capitol Hill area. Christ Church supplies offices for the Capitol Hill Group Ministry social workers.
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Church of the Brethren Soup Kitchen 337 North Carolina Ave. SE 202-547-5924 washingtoncitycob.org The Brethren Nutrition Program, commonly called the Soup Kitchen, serves free hot meals for about 150 people on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The kitchen is closed on weekends and on Thanksgiving and Christmas. A 600 gallon rain barrel is provided for neighbors to irrigate their gardens, preventing polluted storm water from reaching the Anacostia River. Volunteers also refer clients to social services, such as emergency shelters and substance abuse programs and serve as the mailing address for the homeless. Food Pantry, Lutheran Church of the Reformation 212 East Capitol St. NE 202-543-4200 www.reformationdc.org The Food Pantry distributes bags of groceries to families in need who live on Capitol Hill, such as those awaiting food stamps. A voucher from the DC government or other social service agency attesting to need must be presented. Donations of food, time or money are appreciated. St. Mark’s Episcopal Church 301 A St. SE 202-543-0053, www.stmarks.net The St. Mark’s Soup Kitchen Program supports two local programs providing meals to families and individuals in need. Volunteers prepare sandwiches in support of the Sunday Supper program in addition to providing parishioner-made casseroles to the Capitol Hill United Methodist Church program. Check the website for weekend schedules to donate your time. Solomon G. Brown Corps Community Center 2300 Martin Luther King Ave. SE 202-678-9770 www.virginiasalvationarmy.org/ncac/ locations/solomon-g-brown-se-dc
This five-story center operates a lunch program open to anyone Mon. through Fri. (not during July or August) from 12 to 1 p.m., in addition to weekday social services, other community programs and spiritual care and worship to community members in need.
Health Care Capital Breast Care Center (CBCC) 228 Seventh St. SE 202-784-2700 capitalbreastcare.georgetown.edu The CBCC provides comprehensive culturally-appropriate breast cancer screening services to women of the DC metropolitan area – regardless of the ability to pay – through clinical services, education and research. CBCC relies on volunteers to help promote the health and wellness of DC women. Depending on the type of help you would like to offer, volunteers can work onsite or off-site, during regular office hours or on evenings or weekends, during late clinic. To learn more about CBCC and how you can help, contact them at cbcc@georgetown.edu. Capitol Hill Pregnancy Center (CHPC) 713 Maryland Ave. NE 202-546-1018 www.capitolhillpregnancycenter.org The center provides free pregnancy tests and information on parenting, adoption, abortion and birth control with medical needs referrals. The center also offers prenatal and parenting classes; holds parenting support meetings; and provides maternity clothes, baby clothes and equipment to those who need them. Donations of new or gently used infant and child items are always appreciated. CHPC offers many volunteer opportunities, from counselling and mentoring patients one-on-one and fundraising, general office work and data entry. To sign up and find out more about the opportunities on offer, contact CHPC at 202-546-1018, or email volunteers@chpc.us.
on Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Hill Center, walk-ins welcome. The Washington Home & Community Hospices 3720 Upton St. NW 202-966-3720 thewashingtonhome.org It’s not easy to find peace of mind when a family member is facing advanced illness or impending end of life. But for Washingtonians there is hospice where patients receive holistic comfort care and families enjoy emotional support. Since 1888, the Washington Home & Community Hospices has provided compassionate care in a patient’s own home, assisted living or wherever you call home. Hospice care is fully covered by Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance. Paul Williams, Director of Congressional Cemetery at a booth at the Barracks Row Festival. Photo: Andrew Lightman
Metro TeenAIDS/ Whitman-Walker Health 2301 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE 202-745-7000 www.whitman-walker.org/service/ youth-services/ Metro TeenAIDS with Whitman-Walker Health provide resources to help young people fight AIDS and support each other. The group focuses on the prevention, education and treatment needs of young people. National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMO) 422 Eighth St. SE Second Floor 202-546-0646 www.namidc.org Martha Ludden of NAMI urges the community to take advantage of NAMI’s office on Eighth Street SE. The organization offers support programs for the mentally ill and their families, including peer recovery, youth and family outreach and faith-based initiatives. There is a weekly support group
Homeless Resources Capitol Hill Group Ministry (CHGM) 421 Seward Square SE 202-544-0631 www.chgm.net Founded in 1967, CHGM is a nonprofit organization made up of congregations and concerned individuals of all faiths, united to serve the spiritual and social needs of the Capitol Hill Community and Ward 6. CHGM serves homeless families and individuals, as well as low-income households from across DC. Supported by a coalition of Capitol Hill faith communities, the CHGM provides essential services for those in need. Their Day Hospitality Center, Shirley’s Place, offers showers and laundry services, a place for workshops, respite, light meals and case management for homeless families. The Social Services Office assists neighbors in crisis with rent, mortgage, utilities, food, transportation and medical expenses, as well as provides case management and crisis intervention. Their Street Outreach team builds relationships with homeless and vulnerable neighbors on the street,
offering lifesaving interventions and crisis intervention services including the provision of blankets, food, water, clothing and referrals to local shelters when they choose to make a change. The CHGM also offers shelter and housing programs for homeless families. CHGM relies on the support of over 800 volunteers each year to “Serve the Community, One Neighbor at a Time.” Opportunities include helping distributing bottled waters and healthy snacks to the homeless, assembling bagged lunches, or assisting at Shirley’s Place Day Center. CHGM’s vision is of a community in which people are working together – across the boundaries of race, religion and income – to ensure that all of our neighbors have the opportunity to live safely with opportunity and justice. Depending on the generosity and donations of the community, CHGM is ever closer to achieving their goal. The Homeless Children’s Playtime Project (HCPP) 1525 Newton St. NW 202-329-4481 playtimeproject.net HCPP gives DC’s homeless children the chance to just be kids and play. With dedicated playrooms in several of DC’s homeless shelters and transitional housing programs, HCPP hopes to reduce the traumatic effects of homelessness through playtime. The homeless family shelter at DC General on Capitol Hill has over 600 children and teens living there.
Housing Assistance Manna Inc. 828 Evarts St. NE 202-832-1845 www.mannadc.org Manna Inc. serves low and moderateincome families, helping them realize the dream of homeownership. Manna’s strategy focuses on renovating or building affordable homes; educating first-time homebuyers for the process of home purchase and for success as homeowners; and
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Library Support Groups Friends of the Northeast Branch of the DCPL 330 Seventh St. NE 202-556-1071 fonel.weebly.com
Patty Brosmer, President of the Capitol Hill BID march in the July 4th Parade on Barracks Row. Photo: A. Lightman
training first-time homeowners and their neighbors throughout the city to become community leaders. A Wider Circle 4808 Moorland Lane, Suite 802 Bethesda, Md. 301-608-3504 awidercircle.org A Wider Circle furnishes the homes of more than 4,000 families a year, equaling more than 15,000 children and adults every single year whose homes are transformed from empty spaces into beautifully furnished homes. They also provide comprehensive job preparedness support, including resume assistance, unlimited professional attire and accessories, and a long-term job coach for every person who participates.
Legal & Tax Services Capitol Hill Group Ministry 421 Seward Square SE 202-544-0631 www.chgm.net Legal Counsel for the Elderly 601 E St. NW 202-434-2120 www.aarp.org/lce
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Friends of the Rosedale Branch of the DCPL 1701 Gales St. NE 202-727-5012 dclibrary.org/rosedale
Friends of the Southeast Branch of the DCPL 403 Seventh St. SE 202-698-3377 www.dclibrary.org/southeast Friends of the Southwest Branch of the DCPL 900 Wesley Place SW 202-724-4752 www.dclibrary.org/southwest
Neighborhood Groups Barney Circle Neighborhood Association 527 Kentucky Ave. SE 202-543-9027 The organization’s focus is crime in the area surrounding Barney Circle. Barney Circle was the spot where the Pennsylvania Avenue trolleys turned around, until the service ended in the 1960s. Today it is a thriving neighborhood, bounded by Pennsylvania Avenue SE on the south side, Potomac Avenue on the north, 17th Street SE on the east and 15th Street on the west. The group meets the fourth Monday of each month from 7 to 8 p.m. at Liberty Baptist Church, 527 Kentucky Ave. SE.
Friends of Garfield Park www.garfieldparkwashingtondc.org The group’s mission is to foster improvement and maintenance of Garfield Park (bordered by prominent roads New Jersey Avenue SE, Virginia Avenue SE, Third Street SE and North Carolina Avenue SE). They host monthly park clean-ups and maintain a calendar of events on their website. Friends of Kingman Park Civic Association (FOKP) P.O. Box 15836, 20003 President: Cosby Washington. Email: cosby.wash.fokp@gmail.com FOKP meets monthly to foster improvement, maintenance and community issues involving Kingman Park in the northeast. Email the president, Cosby Washington, for more details. North Lincoln Park Neighborhood Association (NLPNA) 1250 Constitution Ave. NE 202-543-3512 Email: elizabeth_knits@yahoo.com The NLPNA sponsors many services involving the area to the east and north of Lincoln Park, such as youth activities, neighborhood beautification projects and community-building activities. NLPNA meets the first Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. (except January, July and November) at Maury Elementary School. Sign up for the monthly newsletter The Buzz, which informs residents of important happenings in the neighborhood. The Buzz is also available on the publications page of the ANC 6A website www.anc6a.org. Southwest Neighborhood Assembly 1100 Fourth St. SW www.swdc.org The assembly meets monthly to discuss issues for residents, businesses and government agencies. Check the website for meeting location and more information about the neighborhoods in Southwest DC.
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Stanton Park Neighborhood Association (SPNA) 330 Seventh St. NE Contact: Alphonso Coles 202-698-0515 SPNA is a nonprofit association that represents a 50-block area of Capitol Hill adjacent to Stanton Park. The boundaries are from Second to Tenth Streets NE and from East Capitol to H Streets NE. SPNA has been in existence for over 25 years and became incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization on Oct. 3, 1977. From September to May, general membership meetings are held on the last Monday of the month at the Northeast Branch Library. There is no December meeting.
Preservation, History & Development Capitol Hill Restoration Society (CHRS) 420 Tenth St. SE 202-543-0425, www.chrs.org CHRS was founded more than 50 years ago to help the preservation, protection and improvement of the historic neighborhood’s architectural and residential urban character. Due to the efforts of CHRS, Capitol Hill won designation as a historic district in 1976. CHRS is the largest civic association on Capitol Hill, and one of the largest in
DC. CHRS continues to play a key role in maintaining the integrity, history and appeal of the neighborhood that has been a diverse community for more than 200 years. Consisting of nearly 1,000 members, CHRS encourages and provides guidance on the preservation of historic sites and buildings on the Hill and conveys the views to governments and other organizations on issues affecting the Capitol Hill community. CHRS sponsors the annual Capitol Hill House and Garden Tour every Mother’s Day as well as holding regular committee meetings and book reading events including Preservation Café workshop, which provides timely topics in home restoration and repair. Their website has forums on education, crimes, transportation, development, zoning and the environment, pin-pointing issues and advice on how you can help in the community.
Congressional Cemetery Association 1801 E St. SE 202-543-0539 congressionalcemetery.org Established in 1807, the five-acre Washington Parish Burial Ground quickly became the preferred resting place for Capitol Hill families. As the federal government settled in to DC, Congress began funding the infrastructure so the small graveyard could handle the traffic. The 185 cenotaphs memorialize senators and congressmen who died in office, many of whom were Revolutionary War veterans. Soon enough, Congress began calling the local graveyard The Congressional Burying Ground. The name stuck. Now the oldest national cemeter y in the United States, The “HillEast Crew”-students from Jefferson Academy MS-partThe Association for nership between Kidpower DC, DC Strokes, and Serve Your City.
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Hill resident Margaret Missiaen, a volunteer for many years with Trees For Capitol Hill. Photo: Andrew Lightman.
the Preservation of Historic Congressional Cemetery maintains and operates the cemetery, managing all aspects of preservation and restoration, sales, educational programs, and landscape management. As a non-profit organization, Congressional relies on hundreds of volunteers and generous donors to preserve this national historic and beautiful landmark. With over 22,000 obituaries on file for individuals from all walks of life buried within the grounds, Congressional Cemetery can tell the story of America from the Revolutionary War right through to today. Their free guided tours operate most Saturdays at 11 a.m. April through to November. Open from dawn to dusk every day, the grounds are a popular destination for many Hill residents to come together and walk their dogs in the more than 35 fenced, beautiful acres. Membership is required for dog-walking privileges and fees go directly back to funding the preservation of the cemetery. Congressional Cemetery holds events all year round. Be sure to check out their website for updated information, and
don’t miss The Marines Corps Band playing a medley of John Philip Souza marches every Nov. 6, a tribute to the band’s most famous leader. Ruth Ann Overbeck Capitol Hill History Project 1315 Independence Ave. SE #23 E: info@CapitolHillHistory.org www.capitolhillhistory.org This oral history project, dedicated to the memory of longtime Capitol Hill resident Ruth Ann Overbeck, seeks to capture the collective memory of Capitol Hill residents about their neighborhood. Recommend a neighbor or yourself as a subject of the project.
Seniors Capitol Hill Village 725 Eighth St. SE Rosetta Brooks leads dancers at a final service with retiring rector Paul Abernathy, January 2015. 202-543-1778 Photo: David S. Deutsch capitolhillvillage.org Capitol Hill Village is a neighborhood medical and legal advocacy; advice on Veteran’s Issues nonprofit organization created to give senior-friendly home renovation updates; residents of Capitol Hill both the practical Access Housing vendor recommendations for repair and 202-561-VETS (8387) means and the confidence to live their lives maintenance projects; as well as a monthly 820 Chesapeake St. SE to the fullest in their own homes as they list of programs and activities. www.accesshousingincdc.org/ grow older. Village members can e-mail or The Village sponsors and recommends Access Housing Inc. DC’s Southeast Vetcall to gain access to a range of professional many programs, lectures and other events. erans Service Center (SEVSC) and Chesaand volunteer services as well as a variety These often include games and recreational peake Veterans House (CVH) transitional of educational and social programs. activities, from yoga to sporting events, housing program provide an extensive list The Village employs a “volunteertheater outings and musical in-house of services for homeless veterans 18 years first” policy, finding a qualified volunteer concerts, restaurant tasting parties and and older. Our goal is to provide the tools to fulfill a request before contacting a a monthly literacy club. Individuals and homeless veterans need. commercial vendor. About 85 percent households of all ages are encouraged to of the services delivered by Capitol Hill join. Members must reside on Capitol American Legion, Village on a monthly basis are provided by Hill in DC. The boundaries are H Street Kenneth H. Nash Post #8 volunteers, and most volunteers find their NE to M Street SE, North and South 224 D St. SE work interesting and rewarding. Volunteers Capitol Streets to 19th Street SE and NE. 202-543-9163, legiondc8.org may serve on a regular or periodic basis. Visit their website for more information The American Legion is committed to Volunteers are free to accept or decline on how to get involved, or if you would supporting our fellow service members particular assignments, depending on their like to become a Capitol Hill Village and veterans, sponsoring youth programs preferences, schedules and commitments. volunteer call the office at 202-543-1778 in our communities and promoting the Volunteers and staff provide free transto talk with the executive director about patriotism and honor that is vital to our portation to events and appointments; the volunteer program. nation’s future. u
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Spiritual Life on Capitol Hill
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t the complex nexus of three Southeast streets – South Carolina, C and 13th – stands a small historical marker that illuminates much of spiritual life in and around Capitol Hill: “May the memory of St. Cyprian’s history ever remain as a testament to the goodness of the Lord and the living faith of the Black Catholics of Southeast Washington. ‘My dwelling places shall be with them, says the Lord, and I will be their God and they will be my people.’ Ez 37.27” My husband and I paused to read this marker on one of our earliest strolls here. We talked then, nearly 30 years ago, about the richness and complexities of life that preceded us in the neighborhood, all that we could never know, and all that we had to learn as we made our home here. Over the ensuing decades this marker, and the conversation it first inspired, has been a sort of touchstone for our family’s spiritual travels across the Hill and beyond.
by Virginia Avniel Spatz One day, passing the marker, we happened to meet a Jewish neighbor. He pointed out to our children that Ezekiel was the first Hebrew prophet to preach from exile and that these circumstances make the mobility of spiritual “dwelling places” especially poignant. Adapting Dwellings A Hebrew engraving above the entrance to 471 9th St. SE recalls the orthodox Jewish congregation that constructed the building in 1909 while today welcoming worshippers to Tried Stone Church of Christ, at home there since 1971. Across 9th Street, the secular Hill Center – which undoubtedly heard its share of prayers when it served as a naval hospital – hosts both Christian Scientist services and Buddhist meditation. A few blocks distant, Capitol Hill Presbyterian hosts Tibetan Buddhist meditation and chanting, with additional practice and study in a private home near Potomac Avenue Metro. On the Waterfront, St. Augustine, which shared space with Temple Micah
Members of Hill Havurah share services and fellowship at Christ Our Shepherds Church. Photo: Hill Havurah
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Ebenezer United Methodist Church, a Black congregation founded in 1827. Photo: Melissa Ashabranner
for 28 years, is currently without a building. Until its new home opens later this year, the Episcopal congregation worships at Christ United Methodist as well as at an Indian restaurant. Meanwhile, Temple Micah, in its own Glover Park building since 1995, maintains membership in the Capitol Hill Group Ministry, and many Micah members who once worshipped in Southwest continue to host Shabbat dinners and Passover seders in their Hill area homes. Closer to Eastern Market, Hill Havurah, a Jewish fellowship less than 20 years old, regularly meets at both Christ Our Shepherd Church and the Washington City Church of the Brethren, with recent high holiday services at the Lutheran Church of the Reformation. Hill Havurah conducted a water-based holiday ritual at Yards Park, and a “Sukkah Walk,” visiting a series of temporary shelters erected outside Hill homes, for the fall harvest holiday. National Community Church once met at Union Station’s movie theater, now long defunct, and currently extends to eight locations, including one on Barracks Row. The Hill does not physically house Bahai, Hindu, or
Holy Comforter – Saint Cyprian Roman Catholic Church A welcoming, embracing and joyful faith family
Weekend & Daily Mass Schedule
Sundays: 8:00 am, 11:00 am & 7pm Saturdays: 8:00 am & 4:30 pm (vigil) Weekdays: 7:00 am (chapel)
Holy Days of Obligation
7:00 am (chapel), 10:00 am & 7:00 pm
Reconciliation
Confessions: Sat/Sun: 1/2 hour prior to Mass or by appointment if you call the rectory office..
Rectory Office Hours
Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri: 9am-8pm Thurs: 9am-5pm Sat: 9am-1pm Sun: 9am-2pm The Main Sanctuary of the Church is open every day for prayer from 8am until 8pm.
Reverend Monsignor Charles E. Pope Pastor
1357 East Capitol Street, SE Washington, DC 20003 www.hcscchurch.org 202-546-1885
St. Monica & St. James Episcopal Church A progressive Anglo-Catholic Church in the heart of Capitol Hill
222 EIGHTH STREET NE • 202.546.1746 Father William Stafford-Whittaker, Rector fatherwilliam@smjec.org, 202-446-8093 Facebook.com/SMJECDC Sunday
Tuesday
(Children’s Crèche provided)
ALL ARE WELCOME!
Low Mass 8:00 a.m. High Mass 10:00 a.m.
Low Mass 6:30 p.m.
For other service times & events, see our website stmonica-stjames.org
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Tried Stone Church on 9th & Pennsylvania displays 10 Commandments in Hebrew, evidence of the buildings construction in 1909 as the Southeast Hebrew Congregation.
Ifa worship communities, although these can be found elsewhere in the District. Masjid Muhammad, not far from Union Station, and America’s Islamic Heritage Museum, just across the river, provide Sunni Muslim worship and learning opportunities. The Nation of Islam’s Mosque #4 is in nearby Hillcrest. Members of all these communities and many more are part of the neighborhood’s shifting spiritual landscape. Shifting Landscape The historical marker at 13th & C reminds us that the Hill’s spiritual landscape is shaped by our history of racial segregation, in and outside houses of worship: St. Cyprian Catholic Church was founded in 1893 by Black Catholics who had been sitting in the back of St. Peter’s. Ebenezer United Methodist Church was, per congregational history, “founded in 1827 by blacks who left a biracial church on Capitol Hill because the white congregants practiced segregation.” A number of Hill churches – Brown Memorial AME, founded 1883, e.g., and Tried Stone Fire Baptized Church, founded 1925 – are part of historically Black denominations. St. Benedict the Moor is one of several Catholic congregations in town associated with the Josephite order, specifically organized to serve African American communities.
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In 1966, when St. Cyprian’s building needed expensive repairs, race relations and Hill demographics had changed enough to spur a merging of St. Cyprian with nearby Holy Comforter. Other churches engaged in conscious integration efforts in the mid-20th Century. St. Mark’s Episcopal, for example, developed an arts-based outreach program, fostering one of the District’s first inter-racial dance troupes along the way. Later-forming congregations – the multi-denominational Washington Community Fellowship, founded in 1981, e.g., and the far newer non-denominational Table Church – entered into vastly different Hill landscapes. Several Hill area congregations now note that they are actively welcoming and affirming of LGBTQ members. Many continually extend ideas of inclusion across the borders of class, language, age, family status, physical disability, and the potential fault lines of “old” and “new” residents. In addition, the range of ways to explore and connect with faith communities on the Hill is always expanding. Living Faith The Hill abounds in fellowship opportunities: St. Augustine meets for worship once a month at Masala Art Restaurant, while National Community Church operates its own coffeehouse, Ebenezer’s. St. Mark has a “pub lunch” tradition, and Christ Church has its “brew crew.” Westminster Presbyterian presents community-building Jazz Nights and Blues Mondays. Volunteers and people in need of meals meet three days a week at Washington City Church of the Brethren’s nutrition program. L’Chayim v’Yayin (To Life and Wine) is a community of Jewish adults often meeting around the Hill for a meal, Bible study, and/or wine. The Table Church focuses on food justice as well as an all-church meal. The Hill offers extensive opportunities to connect with others while putting faith into local action. In addition to efforts centered in individual congregations, Little Lights, founded in 1995, and Capitol Hill Group Ministry, founded in 1967, serve the com-
munity by helping the homeless, mentoring and tutoring children and providing other support for our neediest residents. Proximity to official Washington presents another set of opportunities for spiritual connections. Some Hill houses of worship, like the Lutheran Church of the Reformation, also play active roles in national efforts. They open their doors for action-oriented interfaith services, warming centers during national rallies, and other support efforts. A National Vigil for Victims of Gun Violence, followed by related advocacy days, was hosted by a congregation just steps from the Library of Congress, for example. The William Penn House has provided Quaker hospitality and served as a center for study, prayer, and action for locals and visitors since 1966. The Hill is also home to the historic Methodist Building’s center of faith-oriented work, Church of the Brethren’s Office of Public Witness, Friends Committee on National Legislation, Faith & Action, and other groups that can link locals with national avenues for sharing advocacy and witness. Spiritual needs shift over lifetimes, and changes in religious affiliation affect many families. Those of us who are transplants to DC continue to feel some connection to another hometown, and, as the Hill transforms under our feet, even long-term residents may feel some level of “exile.” So, that St. Cyprian’s marker resonates more deeply with every passing year: The Hill shares with Ezekiel an awareness that “home” is complicated. We share with the St. Cyprian community the knowledge that our spiritual dwelling places – regardless of traditions we pursue – will always be adapting. And we are reminded of the importance of honoring our predecessors’ living faith while striving to create a Hill spiritual life welcoming to all who remain and to all still to come. Virginia Avniel Spatz and her husband, Cary O’Brien, have lived in what is now Hill East for close to 30 years, raising two children, now grown. She is active in Temple Micah, helped launch Hill Havurah, used to dance at St. Mark’s, and participates in a variety of faith communities. u
Spiritual Communities Brown Memorial AME Church 130 14th St. NE 202-543-9658 www.brownmemorialame.org Calvary Episcopal Church 820 Sixth St. NE 202-546-8011 www.calvarydc.net Capital City Church Atlas Performing Arts Center 1333 H St. NE 202-234-3716 capcitychurch.com Capitol Hill Baptist Church 525 A St. NE 202-543-6111 capitolhillbaptist.org Chapel at Congressional Cemetery
Capitol Hill Presbyterian 201 Fourth St. SE 202-547-8676 www.capitolhillpreschurch.org
Douglas Memorial United Methodist Church 800 11th St. NE 202-397-1562
Capitol Hill Seventh Day Adventist 914 Massachusetts Ave. NE 202-543-1344 www.chcsda.org
Ebenezer United Methodist Church 400 D St. SE 202-544-1415 gbgm-umc.org/ebzumc
Capitol Hill United Methodist 421 Seward Square SE 202-546-1000 www.chumc.net
Faith Tabernacle United Holy Church 300 A St. NE 202-547-9743
Christ Episcopal Church on Capitol Hill 620 G St. SE 202-547-9300 www.washingtonparish.org
Friendly Memorial Baptist Church 404 13th St. NE 202-546-7769
Christ Our Shepherd Church 801 North Carolina Ave. SE 202-544-9599 www.christourshepherd.org Christ United Methodist Church 900 Fourth St. SW 202-554-9117 www.cumcdc.org Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 522 Seventh St. SE 202-547-8793 The District Church Sunday worship gathering: East Side / H Street Parish @ Miner Elementary School 601 15th St NE
Greater People Union Baptist Church 1111 South Carolina Ave. SE 202-547-1300 Hill Havurah Services and events are mostly held at Christ Our Shepherd Church (see entry above). www.hillhavurah.org Holy Comforter– St. Cyprian Catholic Church 1357 East Capitol St. SE 202-546-1885 hcscchurch.org Holy Name Catholic Church 920 11th St. NE 202-397-2525 www.parishes.org/holyname Holy Temple Church of Christ 439 12th St. SE, 202-547-8364 htconline.org
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Father William Whittaker St Monica and st james Episcopal 8th st NE
Newborn Pentecostal Church 1222 H St. NE 202-397-7797 Northeast Holy Trinity Church 709 Fourth St. NE 202-547-8252 neholytrinitychurch.org People’s Community Church 653 11th St. NE 202-543-2236 Pilgrim Baptist Church 700 “Eye” St. NE 202-547-8850 pilgrimbaptistdc.org
Imani Temple on Capitol Hill 609 Maryland Ave. NE 202-388-8155 www.imanitempledc.com Kingdom of Zion Baptist Church 1313 Maryland Ave. NE 202-397-1311 Liberty Baptist Church 527 Kentucky Ave. SE 202-543-7894 Lincoln Park United Methodist Church 1301 North Carolina Ave. NE 202-543-1318, lpumc-dc.org Lutheran Church of the Reformation 212 East Capitol St. NE 202-543-4200, reformationdc.org Mennonite Church Washington Community Fellowship 907 Maryland Ave. NE 202-543-1926, wcfchurch.org
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Mt. Moriah Baptist Church 1636 East Capitol St. SE 202-544-5588 mountmoriahchurch.org Mt. Olive Baptist Church 1140 Sixth St. NE 202-544-6677 mtobc1140.org Mt. Zion Commandment Ministry 1222 Maryland Ave. NE 202-399-8110 National Community Church 535 Eighth St. SE and 205 F Street NE 202-544-0414 theaterchurch.com New Hope Freewill Baptist Church 754 11th St. SE 202-547-2661
Pleasant Lane Baptist Church 501 E St. SE 202-547-8969 Redemption Hill Church 400 D St SE (202) 543-2378 www.rhcdc.org Riverside Baptist Church 680 I St. SW 202-554-4330 riverside-dc.org St. Augustine Epis. Church Location at 600 M St. SW is under renovation. Services are held temporarily at: 900 Fourth St. SW 202-554-3222 staugustinesdc.org St. Joseph’s Catholic Church 313 Second St. NE 202-547-1223 st-josephs.org St. Mark’s Episcopal Church 301 A St. NE 202-543-0053 www.stmarks.net
St. Monica and St. James Episcopal Church 222 Eighth St. NE 202-546-1746 www.smjec.org St. Peter’s Catholic Church 313 Second St. SE 202-547-1430 saintpetersdc.org The Table Church 1020 H Street NE 202-618-6050 thetabledc.org
Tried Stone Church of Christ 417 Ninth St. SE 202-544-3471 www.triedstonechurch.org Triumph DC Sunday gatherings at 10:30 am @ Capitol Hill Montessori at Logan School 215 G St NE triumphdc.org Washington Community Fellowship 907 Maryland Ave. NE 202-543-1926, www.wcfchurch.org
Way of the Cross Church of Christ 819 D St. NE 202-543-0500 www.wotccministries.com Westminster United Presbyterian Church 400 I St. SW 202-484-7700 westminsterdc.org William Penn House Friends Worship Group 515 East Capitol St. SE 202-543-5560 www.williampennhouse.org u
The Sanctuary of Christ Church.
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METRO MAP
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A Livable, Walkable Neighborhood courtesy WMATA. Photo: Larry Levine
BUS LINES
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Circulator Bus Map Capital Bike Share Stations
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Buy, Sell, or Rent? by Heather Schoell
veryone needs a place to hang their hat. The more you’re financially - and market -aware, the better informed your real estate decisions will be. The agent in me wants to find you the best house you can comfortably afford or help you sell high in this market, but it may make better sense to rent.
Heather Schoell educating about real estate.
BUY! Something that pairs well with a consistent income is a predictable payment. When you have a fixed rate mortgage, you always know what you have to pay. There are no rent increases. Insurance rates and taxes may increase slightly, so if you have your mortgage company make your tax payments, you may see an adjustment, but you can pretty much count on your payment being about the same in five years. What does not stay the same is where your payment is going. Interest rates are at historic lows – the lower the rate, the more your money is going to square footage and amenities, rather than to lining the bank’s pocket with your interest payments. Another thing that doesn’t stay the same is the value of your home. Capitol Hill homes, generally speaking, do not depreciate, and have skyrocketed in value as compared to other markets. A home near mine sold in 2007 for $430k and $757k in 2015, an appreciation of 43% in less than 10 years. Another sold for $332,000 in 2003 and for $550k in 2010 – a 40% gain in 7 years. There’s a home near Eastern Market with an outdated kitchen that sold for $379k in 1999 and $1,180,000 this year. Our market is not the norm – take full advantage of it! • TIP: Interest Rates Matter! Same house, two rates. A. You buy a $700,000 home with a 3.75% 30-year fixed mortgage, $3,369/month. At the end of the life of the loan, you will have paid
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$933,641with interest. B. Your interest rate for this $700k home is 5% because you didn’t pounce when rates were lower. Now your monthly payment is $3,782 (a $413 difference) and total cost is $1,082,232. That 1.25% cost you about $150k. • TIP: Your first mortgage payment is heavy on interest, but the more you hack away at the balance, the more of your payment will go to the principle (the amount borrowed). For example, on a 30-year fixed mortgage, year 1 month 3, your payment might be $850 to principal and $1,700 to interest. By year 25 month 3, only $500 is going to interest. Pay extra on your principal, and pay twice monthly, and you’ll watch the numbers rapidly decrease. • TIP: You can afford more home with a lower interest rate. Say your budget
dictates that you can handle up to a $3,000 per month mortgage payment. In the 3.75% scenario, you can get a $650k-ish home, lender willing. Wait until the rate is 4.75% and you’re looking at $575,000. That means you just moved farther out, you’ve got Formica counters, you lost a bedroom, or make some other $75,000 concession.
SELL! A nasty Capitol Hill crack house, with cobwebs hanging in the kitchen, the bathroom cabinet actually sinking into the floor, the ceilings collapsing in every room, sold for over $500,000 in December 2015. So imagine what your home might sell for! There is basically no bad time to sell in the DC market. I remember hearing Tom Kelley speak at an Overbeck Lecture years ago, and something he said stuck with me: even during the Great Depression, there Continued on page 89
Making Friends One Home At A Time! Client care and service are so important to me-after all it’s your home and all about you! I’m always honored and never too busy for your referrals!
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James is a great agent and he made the whole process of selling our house a pleasurable one. - Stephen & Nancy Norton
521 Tennessee Avnue, NE $623,500
125 3rd Street, NE $1,165,000
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Mr. Dean helped my family with a complicated home sale presenting unique difficulties. He was diligent and determined to realize our goal and always responded to questions and concerns in a professional, knowledgeable and timely manner. He never wavered in his positive demeanor and optimism finding answers for each challenge. He is a dedicated Realtor who can truly be counted on to follow through until the task is completed. - Floretta Johnson
James was always very responsive, punctual and precise. It was a pleasure working with him. - Scott & Christy Disch
250 G Street, SW $669,000
James is very professional and a pleasure to work with. We would gladly recommend him to our friends. - Stephen & Michelle
460 M Street, SE $775,000
JAMES DEAN
BHHS Leading Edge Society • Licensed in DC BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOME SERVICES PENFED REALTY 216 7th Street, SE james.dean@penfedrealty.com C/ 202.400.0028 D/ 202.608.1880 O/ 202.608.1882 #185
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The Future of the Capitol Hill Residential Market
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and smaller development as they fan out. The Hill is different. Like a bowl, the center will be physically lower and less dense and become more dense as development fans out.” We are watching the rim of that bowl form before our very eyes. Using Union Station and NOMA, Florida and H, Benning Road and Reservation 13 and the Riverfront and South Capitol as boundaries for this massive development, you can easily see the “bowl.” The Hine site is an unusual opportunity for a larger development that on its own will be a game changer for the “interior” Capitol Hill community. With Trader Joe’s as an announced tenant, the other commercial spaces should rapidly fill with some new and interesting tenants. Stanton Development brings a strong reputation for identifying and signing quality tenants. Witness their impact on the 300 block of 7th and the eastern half of the 600 block of Pennsylvania Ave. But beyond Hine, development is sprouting all over and around Capitol Hill. Standing in the parking lot of the new Frager’s at 13th and E, you are in the middle of one big development zone that will include 3 large projects: the Buchanan School, the Safeway site and the Collision Body Shop/Bowie Trash site. Hundreds of new Capitol Hill residences will be built on these sites. Fanning out a little further, you have development on the old Frager’s site, condos at La Lomita, New York Pizza, Holland Liquors and
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the Washington Auto Club and the area around the south end of Barracks Row. This amounts to several hundred more residences for Capitol Hill. To the south, our friends at the Riverfront BID are doing a superb job of managing an emerging community of new homes and retail venues. This area is developing rapidly and, because of the BID’s efforts, is becoming a major entertainment draw, particularly accessible to our neighborhood. Chris Smith’s buildings are heading toward completion on New Jersey Avenue and will boast the first of two Whole Foods grocery stores in our area. If you have really been around a long time, you will remember when we only had the Soviet Safeway at Eastern Market, another where the Mormon Church was just built and the other one at 14th and Kentucky. Briefly, Shelton’s Market Basket where the CVS at 12th and Pa. is and a second store at 8th and C, NE. Soon we will have a Trader Joe’s, Union Market, two Whole Foods, a Yes Organic, a Giant, a Safeway and three Harris Teeters! And in the middle of it, our unique Eastern Market and its vendors, and our beloved corner stores. The H Street revitalization/redevelopment is well underway. It seems like every day
there is an announcement of some new project or some new restaurant on H. The two big projects in the 600 block of H Street are under roof and racing toward completion. It won’t be long before many of us are regularly heading to the new Whole Foods on H. Has a ring. Big projects/little projects are popping up all along the corridor. The biggest of all is happening just north of H on the site of the Florida Avenue Market. For decades, the only reason that most of us ever went to this part of the Hill was to go to Litteri’s or to go up the hill to Maurice Electric. Not anymore. It was like an out-of-body experience the other evening standing in a hot new restaurant (Masseria) in the market, sandwiched in between a couple of warehouses, and then walking a block to the Capitol Hill Village gala above the Union Market and seeing hundreds of Capitol Hill residents gathering for a great event. And we have seen nothing yet. Over the next several years thousands of new housing units and tens of thousands of square feet of new retail space will be coming on-line. This area is destined to be a major residential/commercial center…and several of these building are coming out of the ground now. Watch the area around 17th and Benning. Plans are in play for several major residential projects. Just around the corner and down Oklahoma to RFK and you will be standing in the middle of yet another development zone. After 20 years of debate and fits and starts, it looks like the second major project in this area (the first being St. Coletta’s public charter school and its award winning Michael Graves architecture and unsurpassed educational program) may be about to get zoning approval (as reported by DC Curbed on January 28). It is easy to become focused on one neighborhood change and lose sight of the big picture. This has been an attempt to bring into focus all of the great things happening all over our wonderful neighborhood. Major cities in our country would give anything to have the development/ investment going on in our Ward 6. And we have not even touched on Trinidad, Ivy City and the Southwest Waterfront. What an incredible time to be a Hill resident. Don Denton is Branch Vice President at Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Capitol Hill. u
Continued from page 86 were still jobs in DC because the government needed to run, and that kept the service industry running, too. That illustration holds true today – our market is always awesome, it just varies in the degree of awesome. Maybe you want to trade up to a bigger or closer-in home, so you sell your place and have an enormous down payment on the next one. I had clients who moved to San Francisco – they needed every penny from selling their home to be able to afford something there! (If you think our market is pricy…) Consider selling when you’re coming to a point in your physical ability where you don’t love stairs and all the rooms that need cleaning. Do yourself a favor and downsize – invest your profit on the sale of your home in a manageable space (and hopefully you’ll have a great nest egg to cushion your retirement). • TIP: Updated properties with marble bathrooms and glittering kitchens often command the highest prices, but you can also sell your home As Is without the headache and expense of renovating.
RENT! I don’t generally suggest renting to my clients because to me, if you’re putting money into a home, you ought to build equity, but there are circumstances where renting might be a better option. If you’re not committed to the area or you want to test drive a specific neighborhood, you might rent. If you’re not sure about your job situation – you might be relocated, laid off, or you’re up for a big jump in salary, you might want to hold off on purchasing a home. I can go on for hours why not to go into the biggest debt of your life – you’re considering going off the grid, you want to pursue professional figure skating in Moscow, or your spouse is cheating with your real estate agent (why we always knock and call out, “Agent!” before entering a house). I’ve had State Dept. clients who were on the fence about buying. In their case, the ideal situation was to buy to take advantage of historically low interest rates, and if they were called for duty overseas, they could rent out their home for a profit. If you’re not concerned about building equity, and if being unfettered and unaccountable for home maintenance are top priorities, then by all means, rent! There are many online sources to run the numbers, like realtor.com’s rent or buy calculator. Mortgage is Latin for dead pledge. No joke. • TIP: If you don’t have an established credit history or good credit, renting may be your only option. While you rent, take this time to save as much cash as possible. Establish good credit by opening a credit card and store accounts, use them, but pay them off every month. Exercise discipline in spending and clean up flaws on your credit report. Get your free credit reports, one every four months from the three reporting agencies from a service such as www.annualcreditreport.com. Heather Schoell is a Capitol Hill REALTOR® with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty and can be reached at heathersdc@gmail.com, at the office at 202-608-1880, or by cell at 202-321-0874. u
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BROKERS/SALES Rob Bergman RE/MAX Allegiance 220 Seventh St. SE 202-262-3848 www.robbergman.com Todd & Stan Bissey Compass 660 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Ste 300 202-841-SOLD Century 21 New Millennium Capitol Hill 1000 Pennsylvania Ave, SE (202) 546-0055, c21nm.com
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Dwell Residential Brokerage 1108 H Street, NE (202) 905-4335 wheredoyoudwell.com Evelyn Branic Coldwell Banker 605 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-741-1674 cbmove.com/evelyn.branic Chuck Burger Coldwell Banker 605 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-258-5316 www.chuckburger.com
Deborah Charlton Compass 202-415-2117 or 202-944-8400 www.yourneighboronthehill.com Compass 660 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Ste 300 202.545.6900 www.compass.com Coldwell Banker – Capitol Hill 605 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-547-3525 www.cbmove.com/capitol-hill
James Dean BHHS Leading Edge Society Berkshire Hathaway Realty 216 7th Street, SE Washington, DC 20003 202.400.0028 james.dean@penfedrealty.com Dee Dee Branand Coldwell Banker 605 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-369-7902 www.deedeebranand.com
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Chris Coppola S Y N C Innovative Real Estate Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 1617 14th Street NW 781.696.8130 chris@sync-ire.com
Heather Schoell Capitol Hill Real Estate
A member of the franchise system of BHH Affiliates, LLC.
216 7th Street, SE Eastern Market Office (C)202-321-0874 (O)202-608-1882 x175 heathersdc@gmail.com heatherschoell.penfedrealty.com @HeatherSchoell
Heather Schoell Real Estate
Stanton Development Corp. Urban Development, Restoration & Preservation on Capitol Hill
305 7th St S.E. Washington, DC 20003 (202) 544-6666 stantondevelopment@gmail.com www.stantondevelopment.com
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The kitchen and living room in one of the upper-level units at The Stealth.
Manuel Cortes Coldwell Banker 202-556-5754 manuel.cortes@cbmove.com Peter Davis The Smith Team Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty 216 Seventh St. SE 301-332-1634 peterdavis.penfedrealty.com Mark Edwards Coldwell Banker 605 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-390-8083 www.pettietubbs.com Tom Faison RE/MAX Allegiance 220 Seventh St. SE, 202-255-5554 www.realestateindc.com Kenneth Faunteroy Brian Logan Real Estate 2162 California St. NW 202-387-7551 brianloganrealestate.com
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Peter Frias John C. Formant Real Estate 225 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-744-8973 www.peterfrias.com
Steve Hagedorn Coldwell Banker 605 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-741-1707 Cbmove.com/STEVE.HAGEDORN
Fulcrum Properties Group Keller Williams 1328 G Street, SE 202-573-8552, Fulcrumpg.com
Genir Hutinet John C Formant 202-413-7661 geniehutinet.com
Andrew Glasow Coldwell Banker 605 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-741-1654 cbmove.com/grantryallandrew
Bonnie Grier Baldus Real Estate 101 Charles Street La Plata, MD 20646 www.bonniebaldusgrier.com
Grant Griffith Coldwell Banker 605 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-741-1685 cbmove.com/grantryallandrew
Gary Jankowski Coldwell Banker 605 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-439-6009 www.hughkelly.com
Peter Grimm The Smith Team Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty 216 Seventh St. SE 202-270-6368 petergrimm.penfedrealty.com
John C. Formant Real Estate 225 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-544-3900 www.johncformant.com
R E A LT O R Residential Sales Seller & Buyer Representation Home Financing Acquisition & Construction Investment Property First Time Buyers Citywide Coverage AWARD WINNING EXPERIENCE
DARE JOHNSON WENZLER Realtor, Compass
202.957.2947
Dare@RealEstateOnTheHill.com RealEstateOnTheHill.com 660 Pennsylvania Ave SE | 202.545.6900
LET’S TALK AND YOU CAN COMPARE
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Kristine Jones The Smith Team Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty 216 Seventh St. SE 202-415-4716 kristinejones.penfedrealty.com Kitty & Tati Kaupp Coldwell Banker 605 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-741-1699, 202-741-1760 www.kittykaupp.com Keller Williams Capitol Hill 801 D St. NE 202-243-7740 kellerwilliamsdc.com Kristine Jones The Smith Team Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty 216 Seventh St. SE 202-415-4716 kristinejones.penfedrealty.com
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RE/MAX Allegiance Capitol Hill 220 Seventh St. SE 202-547-5600 www.myallegiancehome.com
Pam Kristof RE/MAX 1720 Wisconsin Ave. NW 202-253-2550 www.kristofgroup.com
Joseph Reid Coldwell Banker 605 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-641-5514 www.joereidrealestate.com
Long & Foster Capitol Hill 926 Pennsylvania Ave SE 202-547-9200 www.capitolhill.lnfre.com
Heather Schoell Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty 216 Seventh St. SE 202-321-0874 heatherschoell.penfedrealty.com
Lee Murphy Washington Fine Properties, LLC 202-277-7477 www.leemurphy.net Joel Nelson Keller Williams 801 D St. NE 202-243-7707 www.joelnelsongroup.com
Judi Seiden Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty 216 Seventh St. SE 202-547-4419, judiseiden.com
George Olson Compass The Meg & George Team 660 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Ste 300 202-203-0339 www.megandgeorge.com Linda Pettie Coldwell Banker 605 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-741-1770, pettietubbs.com JT Powell Coldwell Banker 202-465-2357, JTPowell.com Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty Capitol Hill Office 216 Seventh St. SE 202-393-1111, penfedrealty.com
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Hub Krack RE/MAX 1720 Wisconsin Ave. NW 202-550-2111 www.hubkrack.com
YOU’RE ONE OF A KIND. SHOULDN’T YOUR AGENT BE TOO?
Maria D. Strylowski, Realtor · I’ve lived and worked on Capitol Hill for over 30 years. · I tailor my business to meet each client’s needs. · I work with buyers and sellers until each transaction is complete. CALL ME FOR DETAILS AND REFERENCES. (O) 202-547-3525 (C) 202-460-3708 mstrylowski@cbmove.com 605 Pennsylvania Avenue S.E. Washington, DC 20003
Kitty Kaupp & tati Kaupp Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage 605 Pennsylvania Ave, SE 202-741-1699 kkaupp@cbmove.com 202-741-1760 tkaupp@cbmove.com Commercial & Residential Real Estate 30 Years on Capitol Hill
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Maria Strylowski Coldwell Banker 605 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-276-3708 Jason E. Townsend Capital Community Properties an affiliate of Keller Williams Capital Properties 202.415.7400 capitalcommunityproperties.com Michael Tubbs Coldwell Banker 605 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-547-3525 www.pettietubbs.com Phyllis Jane Young Coldwell Banker 605 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-544-4236 www.phyllisjaneyoung.com Eboni Washington The Smith Team Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty 216 Seventh St. SE 202-608-1187 Dare Johnson Wenzler Compass 660 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Ste 300 202-957-2947 www.realestateonthehill.com
Everyone looks forward to the annual Christmas display sponsored by Realtor Phyllis Jane Young at Coldwell banker Capitol Hill. Photo: Melissa Ashabranner
Megan Shapiro Compass The Meg & George Team 660 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Ste 300 202-329-4068 www.megandgeorge.com Aaron Smith The Smith Team Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty 216 Seventh St. SE 202-498-6794 aaronsmith.penfedrealty.com
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John Smith The Smith Team Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty 216 Seventh St. SE 202-262-6037 www.johnsmith.penfedrealty.com Ryall Smith Coldwell Banker 605 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-741-1781 cbmove.com/grantandandrew
DEVELOPERS Forest City 301 Water St SE 202-496-6600 www.forestcity.net PN Hoffman 4725 Wisconsin Ave. NW 202-686-0010 www.pnhoffman.com
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Stanton Development Corp. 202-544-6666 www.stantondevelopment.com
HOME INSPECTORS Cliff Kornegay Capitol Hill Home Inspection 202-251-5723 Capitolhillhomeinspection.com
MORTGAGES Chris Cox First Savings Mortgage 202-543-6830 firstsavingsmortgage.com First Home Mortgage 1015 15th Street NW #375 202.448.0880 choosefirsthome.com National Capital Bank 316 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-546-8000 nationalcapitalbank.com
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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT DC Cozy Homes Property Management 202-882-0100 7600 Georgia Ave. NW Suite 304 www.Dc-cozyhome.com
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Dunphy Properties 1 E St. SE 202-546-2859
John C. Formant 225 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-544-3900 www.johncformant.com
Wexford Property Management, LLC 1344 H St. NE wexfordcorporate.com
Joel Truitt Management 734 Seventh St. SE 202-547-2707 www.joeltruitt.com
Long & Foster - Capitol Hill 926 Pennsylvania Ave SE 202-547-9200 www.capitolhill.lnfre.com
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Capitol Hill’s Curb Appeal
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he home and garden experts call it curb appeal. It is the impression a home makes before someone steps through the front door. On Capitol Hill, our front yards come in many different styles and sizes. Some are elevated with steps up from the sidewalk before the yard plateaus. Others are level to the sidewalk and usually the front yard is differentiated from public space by ironwork fences and gates. Lucky for all, Capitol Hill’s front yards reflect the many different styles of their residents.
Our Small Front Yards Create the First Impression by Rindy O’Brien
angle space. The brick or cement sidewalks that make a straight line from the sidewalk to the front door set the perimeters for the front yard. The utility lines, like water, sewer, and gas, are buried underneath the front sidewalk. Iron fences and gates dating back decades help to define the yards and spaces. And the beautiful trees of Capitol Hill, many over one hundred years old, also help define the front yards. Capitol Hill shares its tree canopy with the public tree box spaces, but many of the small Hill yards also The Historical Approach The deer looks totally comfortable in its front contain large oak, elm, and flowering yard setting surrounded by a Dogwood tree and Capitol Hill front yards are commonly daffodils. Photo: Rindy O’Brien trees. The conventional thought of defined by what already exists in the rectyesterday was trees would find authentic urns and flowerpots to use. provide shade to cool the He often incorporates small water fountains home during the hot summers, for the front yard as the focal point. “The and provide a focal point to the sound of water can bring magical music to yard. Twenty-first century homeyour surroundings,” Charles says. owners are rethinking the size of The formal English garden look is also trees in their front yards when it in keeping with the historical nature of comes time to take the grand old Capitol Hill homes, and can be found on ones down due to disease and age. a number of blocks around the Hill. A giant tree in the small front The designs start with an urn or statue in yard leaves little room for other the middle of the garden. Using low shrubs, plants, and the robust root strucusually boxwoods, the garden extends out ture can create bulging sidewalks in squares until it reaches the garden’s edge. and foundation problems. One advantage of these plantings is that the shrubs are evergreen and look good Keeping the year round. The shrubs also tend to last Victorian Look for many years, and are relatively free of Charles Hurdman, owner and maintenance. Color can be added in pots landscape designer of Surroundaround the front door. ings on Capitol Hill, says he Some wonderful examples of the forfinds using a Victorian urn with mal English Garden can be found on East cascading flowers can bring a Capitol Street, and North Carolina Street beautiful visual focal point to S.E. Walking around the Hill can give you almost any front yard. Charles White tulips and winding path make the perfect many wonderful ideas of what grows well in combs the Virginia, Maryland entrance to this home at 11th and Independence SE. the clay and shady spaces of our front yards. Photo: Rindy O’Brien and Pennsylvania countryside to
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The Naturalized Look Elizabeth Eby (ElizabethEbyGardensGlass. com) has helped many homeowners rethink and redesign their front yards to achieve a more natural look. She is careful to point out that a naturalized look needs to be well organized. Elizabeth thinks of it as organized but “not overly manicured.” She fills the beds with gentle bushes and foliage plants with year-round interest and good spring and fall color. Many Capitol Hill gardens use tree peonies, hydrangeas, and witch hazels to add focus and height to the gardens. Forsythia, the little yellow shrub, is an early bloomer. “There are even types of hydrangeas, like the Limelight hydrangeas, that are trained to grow like small trees.” Elizabeth says. At one time, decades ago, English Ivy was the go-to plant for Hill front yards. Due to the invasive nature of the ivy, and the incredible damage it can do to trees, literally choking them to death, gardeners are now making an effort to remove it from gardens. Short lirope, mazus, or small leafed groundcovers are all good alternatives. To achieve a natural look, Capitol Hill yards are beginning to use clumps of grasses that grow tall and need little maintenance. The good news is that they can be cut back in the fall and come back every spring. Many of these grasses turn bright red or golden yellow during the fall months adding great drama to the natural garden. Daffodils, tulips, crocus, and the Lenten Rose are the first flowers that signal spring on Capitol Hill, thanks to the efforts of the Capitol Hill Garden Club that has distributed thousands of bulbs to residents and businesses.
The Arty Focus Many Hill front yards turn to sculpture for the central focus of the front garden. The Deer House at 712 East Capitol Street has captured the imagination of many a child over the years. The deer is actually repainted every few years to maintain its brightness, and sports antlers during the holiday season. Further up the street, a reindeer, built like
of branches hanging over the sidewalk. Homeowners can be ticketed and fined for such problems. As Elizabeth Eby says, a good rule is “keep your garden inside your yard.” Watering the garden is also essential to keeping the front yards fresh and protecting your investment in plants. Charles from Surroundings notes that these days it is not uncommon for temperatures to reach into the 100s. It is essential for gardens to be watered during hot spells. “The plants just cook,” Charles says, “so, we highly recommend an irrigation system when changing the landscaping.” Plants should be hydrated on a daily basis for approximately 30 minutes. Hill homeowners are finding that putting in A pink chair helps connect the different elean irrigation system that can do the work ments of this small front yard on Capitol Hill. for them protects their gardens. Photo: Rindy O’Brien Water can also be collected into rain barrels, and the DC government, through a Trojan horse, dominates the front yard. its River Smart Homes program, provides Modern sculptures are also popping up in incentives to homeowners to recycle water. front yards surrounded by patio space. The Homeowners can receive up to $1,200 to metal rooster, in many different sizes, sold incorporate into their gardens rain barrels, at Eastern Market on the weekends, has shade tree plantings, pervious pavers, and also become a Hill favorite. developing rain gardens. Another favorite front yard element is Before you work on your garden, walk the Victorian gazing globe. They are beautiaround the neighborhood and get ideas. A ful orbs of shiny iridescent glass. They are plant or tree that is doing well in a neighoften set on top of a pedestal nestled among bor’s space probably will do well in yours the flowers and plants. The orbs date back if the light is the same. The US Botanical to the 13th century and were believed to Garden and the US National Arboretum are ward off evil things in the garden. A front also excellent resources for viewing plants yard on First Street across from Bullfeathers and talking to the curators and gardeners restaurant brings together complimentary about size, pruning, and other maintenance colors and different sizes of globes to decorate issues. Contact a landscape garden expert. the front yard. Using a few potted plants Capitol Hill has a number of landscapers surrounding the globes, the homeowners that specialize in small gardens. Shopping have a bright colorful garden year round. locally at garden centers like Fragers Garden A front and side garden at the corner of Center, Gingko Gardens, W.S. Jenks & 12th and Independence Avenue, SE also Son, and vendors at Eastern Market will incorporates red, white and blue globes help you find just the right plants, pots, standing on pedestals to create a fun and and artistic elements to make your front interesting garden element. yard the talk of the Hill.
Maintaining the Eye Appeal
Nothing is worse then walking down a Capitol Hill street and seeing a front yard that is neglected; or, having to duck because
Rindy O’Brien is a gardener and former executive director of the Friends of the National Arboretum. u
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Garden resources Government District Department of Energy and the Environment www.Green.dc.gov 1200 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20002 202-535-2600 Key government department for outdoors, recycling, toxics, pollution, and water quality. Provides incentives for residents to reduce storm water pollution, and provides free home energy audits. $100 rebate for planting canopy trees, rebates for installing rain barrels, and more. Urban Forestry Administration District Department of Transportation www.ddot.dc.gov 55 M Street, SE Washington, DC 20003 202-673-6813 All things trees flow through this department. Call 311 for emergency service for downed trees. Tree work services, pruning, removal,
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and replanting can be scheduled. Tree boxes and tree removal on private property can require permits, so it’s important to check this site when dealing with your trees. DC Gove is a new online program that connects people in the community interested in tree planting and preservation.
Capitol Hill is open seven days a week and contains over 60,000 plants for exhibition, study and exchange. It hosts a number of classes, often free, and programs for children like the Junior Botanists program. This is a great place to volunteer if you are interested in learning more about plants.
US National Park Service www.nps.gov National Capitol Parks East & Capitol Hill The National Park Service manages Folger, Lincoln, Stanton, and Marion Park; Eastern Market and Potomac Avenue Metro Stations, Seward Square, Maryland Avenue medians, and 59 triangle squares.
US National Arboretum www.usna.usda.gov 3501 New York Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20002 202-245-2726 With over nine miles of road and trails, the 446 acres of trees and plants gives visitors a chance to feel like they are in the country minutes from home. The Arboretum is part of the US Department of Agriculture and provides research for plant breeding programs as well as being open to the public for education and recreation. The Washington Youth Garden has taught urban children the joys of gardening and science for over 40 years on the Arboretum grounds. The Arboretum is open Friday through Mondays.
US Botanic Garden & Capitol Grounds www.usbg.gov 100 Maryland Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20024 202-225-8333 One of the oldest botanic gardens in North America, the glass conservatory at the foot of
Garden Centers Frager’s Lawn and Garden www.fragers.com 1230 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20003 202-733-6794 From starter seed kits to shovels and soil, the Fragers Garden Center can provide gardeners with almost anything they need to begin or improve their Hill garden. The long-time hardware store has grown and grown its outdoor offerings and now is the leading garden center of its kind on the east coast. A great place to find pest control devices and sprays.
sion, they plant trees, engage thousands of volunteers of all ages in tree planting and care, provide year-round continuing education courses, and monitor the city’s tree canopy. Casey Trees has a blog called, Tree Speak, that provides information on trees and highlights a tree of the month.
Friends of the National Arboretum www.fona.org 3501 New York Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20002 202-544-8733 A non-profit organization who care The charm of spring roses. Photo: Rindy O’Brien about and support the U.S. National Arboretum by providing valuable finanGinkgo Gardens workshops and tours. The Garden Club cial and volunteer support, especially for www.ginkgogardens.com supports itself through annual bulb sales Arboretum internship programs, mainte911 11th Street, SE at Eastern Market, and gives free daffodil nance of the gardens and collections, the Washington, DC 20003 bulbs to local gardens. It meets monthly at Washington Youth Garden and many 202-543-5172 the Washington Church of the Brethren, other projects. Ginkgos has an excellent variety of plants, 337 North Carolina Avenue, SE, Washshrubs and trees and is known for introducington, DC ing new gardening trends to Capitol Hill. Community Gardens The center does on site consultations as well Trees for Capitol Hill The Washington Gardener Magazine keeps as providing landscaping and design services www.treesforcapitolhill.org a current list with contact information on to customers. It is open 7 days a week Trees for Capitol Hill (TFCH) are a noncommunity gardens for the Washington, profit community group dedicated to Maryland, and Virginia area. While there W.S. Jenks & Son restoring the tree canopy of the Washis usually a waiting list to get into the Hill 910 Bladensburg Road, NE ington, D.C. Capitol Hill neighborhood. gardens, it doesn’t take too long before you Washington, DC 20002 Volunteers help renew, restore, and refresh are enjoying the harvest of your summer 202-529-6020 the diversity of trees that make Capitol Hill vegetables and herbs. www.washingtonThe hardware company has been in busiso pleasantly green. For over fifteen years gardener.com ness since 1866 and ha moved to its new we have been beautifying the sidewalks location at end of last year. The garden and streets travelled and admired not only section will be expanded in time bringing by locals but also by tourists from around Friends of in annuals and plants suited for apartment the world. Great place to learn more about Local Parks living. It has a great selection of gardening Hill trees. A number of our local parks have neightools like pruners, wheel barrels, watering borhood people that organize cleanup and cans and supplies, as well as a nice collection Casey Trees volunteer activities in the park. Usually of soils and fertilizers in bags easy to carry. www.caseytrees.org there is a sign at the park with contact 3030 12th Street NE information on how to reach the organiWashington, DC 20017 zations. One can also call DC Parks and Local 202-833-4010 Recreation or the National Park Service A Washington D.C.-based nonprofit, esOrganizations to find out more on these organizations. tablished in 2002, committed to restoring, Capitol Hill Garden Club (See page 72) u enhancing and protecting the tree canopy capitolhillgardenclub.blogspot.com of the nation’s capital. To fulfill this misMembers enjoy lectures, demonstrations,
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How to Make an Old(er) Home Green
An energy audit of when it comes to heating your home will pinpoint and cooling systems for air leakage in and help you your home. prioritize your investments. Get fresh air circuWeather stripping and lating. Everyone knows caulking windows and that opening windows on doors can prevent energy different sides of a house loss, eliminate drafts and will allow air to circulate keep a home warmer – and provide a comforting or cooler depending on cross breeze. Meanwhile, the season. Replacing old ceiling fans can also imweather stripping and prove the efficiency of caulking can help as well. your home – even in the Your local hardware store While you can have a prowinter – by equalizing (Frager’s) carrries a wide vafessional do this work, there the temperature of the riety of DIY products that will are DIY kits available. Inair throughout the room. improve the energy efficiency by Catherine Plume of any home. photo: C. Plume stalling new energy efficient If you’re going to inwindows can also reduce stall air conditioning in historic home has many your energy costs. However, replacing cusyour home, consider a mini split system. charms, and chances are that tom windows can be very expensive. Fortify These are less intrusive than a forced air yours has (or had) energy existing windows by replacing broken panes system, and they allow you to cool specific efficiency elements such as and – where possible – installing thicker or rooms versus an entire house. If you do transoms above doors and double paned glass. decide to install a forced air system, consider porches as a part of its inherent design. With Seal/insulate the all penetrations (shafts, zoning which will allow you to regulate the advances in technology, you can further recessed lighting, vents, etc.) into attic space temperature in specific areas of your home green and improve your home’s energy efto prevent air penetration and exchange from or even each room. ficiency without dipping into your child’s the living space into the attic and vice versa. With any HVAC system it’s important college fund. And, while greening a home Recessed (canned) lighting can be covered by to consider variable speed compressors can involve an upfront investment, the fire proof polystyrene domes that will provide and air handlers. This new technology has payback over time can be very worthwhile. an insulating layer. A layer of insulation in introduced great advancement in energy The best way to reduce the carbon the attic will minimize heat loss through efficiency and comfort for all AC systems. footprint of any home is to improve its the roof of your home. Some Hill homes The variable speed technology results in energy efficiency. Even if you are a renter lack adequate insulation underneath the precise load matching, reduced electricity you might find some of these options worthhouse. For houses withuse on start up, and superior humidity while as they will reduce out a basement, sealing management, resulting in greater comfort. your energy costs. penetrations from beOne should also pay attention to the seaWith models available low (wiring, piping etc.), sonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER). The at Frager’s and online, a adding insulation under higher SEER rating corresponds to greater programmable thermostat the flooring, and placenergy efficiency. is one of the least expening a vapor barrier over Another way to reduce the heat generasive yet best energy efficient the ground in the crawl tion and green your home while reducing options you can purchase. space can significantly your carbon footprint is to cut down on These devices allow you to increase comfort level. the use of your clothes dryer. Line drying establish temperature setHill based businesses your clothes, in or outside your house, tings for multiple periods such as Max Insulation will also prolong the life of your clothes. during a day, for every day (www.maxinsulation. Folding clothes drying racks and retracting of the week. Some models us/) can provide esticlotheslines are available at Frager’s. include mobile apps that mates for this work. Anyone who gets an electric bill can You can clean most anything allow you to control the with this trifecta of natural You can also be choose renewable energy options to power temperature of your home home cleaning products. more energy efficient your home. Through Pepco you can select from anywhere in the world. photo: C. Plume
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to have all or a portion of your electricity powered by wind energy. Groundswell (www. groundswell.org/) also provides solar and wind energy options. Installing solar panels on your home is another way to go green, and DC Solar United Neighborhoods (www.dcsun. org) has a wealth of information on installing solar arrays on DC homes. And, investing in solar energy pays off. A 2015 New York Times article indicates that people are willing to pay up to $15,000 more for a home with a standard 3.5Kilowatt solar array. To reduce water use consider replacing your toilet with a dual flush option. Water saving shower heads and sink faucets can be purchased and retrofitted onto most existing components. In some faucet models, great water savings can be achieved by the addition of an inexpensive aerator. An investment in green lighting will reduce your energy use and the amount of heat the light generates in your home. Light Emitting Diode (LED) bulbs are now reasonably priced. They also last longer than compact fluorescent (CFLs) and don’t contain mercury. While initially only available in very white (and sometimes jarring) light, LEDs now available in a wide(r) variety of hues (choose lower K ratings for warmer light). While LED lights will work in incandescent light fixtures, they will last longer when used in LED fixtures. Upgrading appliances is another way to improve energy efficiency. According to the US Department of Energy (DOE), replacing an older model refrigerator could save you as much as $260 in electricity bills over the next 5 years. The DOE online calculator at https://www.energystar.gov/ index.cfm?fuseaction=refrig.calculator will help you determine the amount of energy
Capitol Hill Historic District Boundaries you’ll save and whether or not replacement is worthwhile. Upgrading your washer/ dryer, dishwasher, and HVAC can help reduce your energy costs, lower your carbon footprint and improve the energy efficiency of your home. As an added incentive, the DC Sustainable Energy Utility (www. dcseu.com) provides rebates for many of these purchases. Another way to green your home is to take a close look at the cleaning products you use. Vinegar, baking soda and lemon juice used separately or in some combination can clean almost surface, and the web is full of recipes. I’ve used baking soda and a bit of water to clean my sinks and tubs for years. A combination of a small amount of watered
down white vinegar and baking soda makes for a fizzing reaction and an efficient toilet bowl cleaner, while lemon and baking soda will bring copper back to its shine. Once you start greening your home, you’ll likely find yourself greening other aspects of your life such as buying organic and/or local foods and reducing pesticide use in and around your home. Greening your life is a way to help create a more sustainable world. The movement is growing. Join it and spread the word. Catherine Plume is a lifelong environmentalist, a writer, and blogger for the DC Recycler: www.DCRecycler.blogspot.com; Twitter @ DC_Recycler u
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Maintenance & Repair of Cast Iron by Patrick Lally and
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outine maintenance is the keystone supporting all of our historic buildings. Modest outlays in time and money will preserve hundred-year-old building elements for the next hundred years. The following four-step process will ensure continued long life for cast iron: • Inspect cast iron regularly, especially in spring and fall, looking for cracks and broken, chipped or missing pieces. • Keep cast iron surfaces clean and free of dirt, grease, salts and other damaging substances. A mild detergent can be used. • Immediately remove rust and repaint. • Keep cast iron adequately painted and caulked, where applicable with good polyurethane or butyl Caulk. Try to use similar paints from the same company. Frequent painting is essential to preserve cast iron.
Problems with Old Cast Iron Cast iron corrodes or rusts when exposed unprotected to the oxygen in air, salts, acids, chemicals and incompatible metals. Acid rain, road salt, particulates in air pollution, and joining the iron to copper or lead all cause deterioration. Once corrosion begins, if allowed to continue, the rusted area will trap additional moisture, accelerating the process. Corrosion can lead to the total disintegration of a cast-iron object or can weaken it until it breaks. Too many of Washington’s cast-iron stoops, entrance stairs, window hoods and other exterior cast iron items have been lost to rust over the years.
Painting Traditionally, Capitol Hill’s cast iron features were painted high gloss, jet black. Finials,
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newel post caps and other ornaments were sometimes painted in contrasting gold or silver. The paint protects the iron from the elements and must be replaced when worn. Surface Preparation: Surface preparation is the first step in ensuring the proper adhesion of paint when repainting is required. The cast iron must be clean, stripped of loose paint, and free of dirt, grease, rust or anything else that will interfere with paint adhesion. At a minimum, ironwork will likely require a thorough scraping, wire brushing and sanding to get down to a sound substrate or bare metal. Sand glossy surfaces to a dull finish. Use caution not to damage fragile or brittle cast iron. Old paint may have high lead levels so be careful. Paint Removal: Heavy paint buildup may require chemical removers available in liquid or gel strippers. Apply according to the manufacturer’s directions, then remove the sludge. Abrasive cleaning with low pressure grit blasting is a particularly effective and highly recommended alternative. Flame cleaning with an oxyacetylene torch is another possibility. If the parts can be disassembled, they can be dip-stripped in a chemical vat. Rust converters turn iron oxide into a stable undercoating for repainting. Cleaning: Once all the paint removal and repairs are done, clean your cast iron thoroughly before painting to ensure the longevity of the finish. Don’t use water because it immediately reacts with the bare
iron to produce rust. Instead, clean iron with steel wool or cheesecloth dipped in mineral spirits. Repainting: Once cast iron has been thoroughly cleaned and repaired it must be finished immediately with a primer and final coat. Never use latex paint. Its water base will cause rusting as soon as it is applied. Well-maintained architectural cast iron lasts indefinitely and contributes significantly to the 19th-century ambiance of Capitol Hill. Its durability, strength, fire resistance, and availability in a variety of popular styles made cast iron highly appealing to the Victorian developers as it is to us today. It is, however, one of Capitol Hill’s most endangered materials. This was excerpted from a Capitol Hill Restoration Society pamphlet “Cast Iron: Firmness, Commodity, and Delight” by Patrick Lally and Judith Capen. The full text of the article, including illustrations, the history of ironwork on Capitol Hill and information on replacing missing elements – plus advice on other historic home maintenance issues - can be found on the CHRS website, chrs. org, under History and Preservation> CHRS Historic District Guidelines. u
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apitol Hill is a bricks-andmortar reflection of 200 years of neighborhood life. Since 1976, buildings within the Capitol Hill Historic District (CHHD) have been protected by the Historic Preservation Law, the review process of the DC Historic Preservation Review Board, and by the decisions of thousands of residents and business owners who have worked to preserve and enhance our neighborhood. Those parts of Capitol Hill beyond the boundaries of the CHHD are also historic and worthy of attention and concern. All plans for new construction, exterior alteration, demolition and/or subdivision require a building permit. Since building permits for both interior and exterior work are issued by the Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA), you will find guidance and forms on their website: www.dcra.dc.gov. For projects within the Historic District, you should first share your proposed plans with the professionals in the city’s Historic Preservation Office (HPO, 442-8800). Their website is http:// planning.dc.gov/hp; their help is invaluable and there is no cost to you. Some tips to help make renovation and construction projects easier for you and your neighbors: • Discuss your plans with neighbors who might be affected by your project. Having their support can be helpful in the review process. • Consider consulting an architect who is familiar with the Capitol Hill Historic District. This is not required but a professional’s knowledge can be very helpful with design decisions and in the review process.
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faces highlights original construction materials and techniques and dramatically decreases exterior maintenance costs over time. Paint will not solve (and can even exacerbate) masonry problems. • Renovations often require increased electric service, resulting in very large utility boxes. Electric and gas meters should be placed where they are not visible to public view. The Historic Preservation Office staff can help find the best location if consulted early in the planning process. • Remember that the front gardens of Capitol Hill are generally in public space (owner controlled but city owned and not taxed). These should be maintained as a garden space with a minimum of hardscape. Fences, walls, steps, porches and walks in the public space require permits. • Think about what you can do during the construction process to make life easier for your neighbors. For example, control dust as much as possible; have dumpsters emptied frequently and removed as soon as possible. Remember: work is allowed from 7 am to 7 pm, 6 days a week but never on Sunday. Approaching this process with as much knowledge as possible will help you make better decisions, save money and time, and know that the resulting changes to your historic property will be an asset to you and to the community. Volunteers at CHRS are happy to provide advice to property owners both within and beyond the boundaries of the Historic District. For more information, contact them at CapHRS@aol.com; 202-543-0425. u
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Lawlor Architects 120 Fourth St. SE 202-543-4446 lawlorarchitects.com see ad on pg. 112 Old City Design Studio Melissa Boyette 202-455-6237 oldcitydesign.us Wentworth Studio 8555 Connecticut Ave. NW 240-383-1226 wentworthstudio.com
CARPENTRY/ CABINETS Carl’s Custom Woodworking 301-325-2313
Standard Cleaning Services
Galway Bay Woodworks 202-544-2362 galwaybaywoodworks.com
Over15 years Serving Capitol Hill
Daily * Weekly * Biweekly * Monthly
$20 OFF First Cleaning 50% OFF cleaning after 6 visits* *New Customers
Quality Professional Cleaning Affordable Rates Pet and Family Friendly Residential & Commercial Locally Owned References Upon Request Bonded and Insured
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703-719-9850 703-447-9254 standardcleaningservicesinc.com aviera3939@aol.com
Joel Truitt Builders Inc. 734 Seventh St. SE 202-547-2707 Joelturittbuilders.com see ad on pg. 116
CARPET CLEANING Woven History 311-315 Seventh St. SE 202-543-1705 wovenhistory.com see ad on pg. 147
High’s Chimney Service 301-519-3500 highschimney.com R.W. Enterprize 202-674-0300
CLEANING (HOUSE) A Cleaning Service, Inc. 703-892-8648 acleaningserviceinc.com Maid Cleaning Service 1-877-573-8300 maidcleaningservice.com Maid to Clean 202-207-2101 maidtoclean.com see ad on pg. 113 Maid Pro 202-399-3090 maidpro.com/capitolhill Standard Cleaning Service 703-719-9850 standardcleaning.com see ad on pg. 112
CONTRACTORS – HOME IMPROVEMENT Allied Group, LLC 301-484-0196 thealliedgroupllc.com
CHIMNEY CLEANING & REPAIR
ARS Residential 800-759-7813 arsresidential.com
George Halliday Roofing 202-637-8808 see ad on pg. 126
Buffalo Company, LLC 703-786-3863 buffalocompanyusa.com
European Craftsmanship
Founded on service, dedicated to quality • Whole House Renovations • Kitchen, Bath and Basement Remodeling • Historic Door and Window Replacements • Full Line of Drywall and Painting Services • Handyman Services Many satisfied and returning clients right in your neighborhood! For free consultation, please call
Residential Repairs & Remodeling Interior and Exterior Home Renovations
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Kitchens | Bathroom | Basement Deck Painting | Drywall and Plaster Concrete | Stone | Tile | Masonry All types of Carpentry & Flooring
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In these Southeast townhouses continuity of perennial plantings, such as these salvia in bloom, help create an identity for the development. Photo OvS
STRUCTURE SPECIALISTS Restoration & Historical Preservation Carpentry Windows & Doors
Roofing & Guttering Brick & Stone Re-pointing Plumbing & Electric Service
Cabinets & Moulding
Plaster & Drywall
Wood & Engineered Floors
Painting & Decorative Finishes
202.965.1600
www.jfmeyer.com
Case Design 571-345-6212 casedesign.com Dila Development and Construction 202-546-3452 dilaconstruction.com Eddie Construction 202-247-0104 F&C Home Improvement, LLC 202-492-9513 fcimprovements.com Hall & Hill Construction (202) 701-5678 hallandhill.com
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J.F. Meyer Construction 202-965-1600 jfmeyer.com see ad on pg. 114 Joel Truitt Builders 734 Seventh St. SE 202-547-2707 Joeltruittbuilders.com see ad on pg. 116
National Capital Kitchens 202-544-3316 nationalcapitalkitchens.com R.W. Enterprize 301-929-0664 Ricardo Ramos Painting 301-661-3515 Renaissance Development 202-547-2345 rendevdc.com see ad on pg. 27 S Construction 240-224-5659 see ad on pg. 113 Sestak Remodeling 202-528-9606 sestakremodeling.com see ad on pg. 113 Sundance Contracting LLC 202-547-4483 sundancecontracting.com see ad on pg. 115
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RESTORE & REMODEL
Restore: Historic restorations, duplicate/repair existing original material, wood floors, tile, lighting, period designs, front doors made (call for our chart of historic doors), moldings, windows (restore, replace, storms), painting & refinishing, etc Remodel: Remodel to your needs, new kitchen or bath, rental unit, powder room, lighting, addition, garage, garden, etc.
Built-ins: Our shop can make almost anything from shelves, cabinets, storage system, kitchen bench, to TV cabinet and display cabinet. Repair: Our handyman service with our craftsmen and our shop at your service. A design & build firm since 1972. Joel is a co-founder of the Barracks Row / Mainstreet project.
JOEL TRUITT BUILDERS, INC. 734 SEVENTH STREET, SE WASHINGTON, DC 20003 (202) 547-2707 FAX: (202) 547-1977 www.joeltruittbuilders.com LISTED ON
ELECTRICWORKS
DESIGN/BUILD Joel Truitt Builders 734 Seventh St. SE 202-547-2707 Joeltruittbuilders.com see ad on pg. 116 Lawlor Architects 120 Fourth St. SE 202-543-4446 lawlorarchitects.com see ad on pg. 112
Newman’s Gallery & Custom Frames 513 11th St. SE 202-544-7577 newmangallery.com see ad on pg. 117
Sundance Contracting LLC 202-547-4483 sundancecontracting.com see ad on pg. 115
HANDYMAN SERVICES
Wentworth Studio 240-383-1226 wentworthstudio.com
Rapid Response & Expertise
New Work • Rewiring Lighting Design • Repairs Residential & Commercial Licensed & Insured
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ELECTRICAL Electriworks 301-254-0153 see ad on pg. 116 Wilcox Electric 202-546-1010 wilcox-electric.com see ad on pg. 117
FLOORS Heritage Wood Floors 301-855-3006 Residential Floors 301-990-7775 residentialfloors.com
FRAMING – PICTURE
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Capitol Hill Frame & Photo 645 Pennsylvania Ave SE 202-547-2100 chframe.com see ad on pg. 151
Frame of Mine 545 Eighth St. SE 202-543-3030 frameofminedc.com
Eddie Construction 202-247-0104 F&C Home Improvement, LLC 202-492-9513 Handyman Express 703-615-7122 HandyMan Masters, LLC 202-528-0621 HandymanMasters.net Joel Truitt Builders 202-547-2707 Joeltruittbuilders.com see ad on pg. 116 LGM Home Improvements 571-437-4696 S Construction 240-224-5659 see ad on pg. 113 Sestak Construction 202-528-9606 sestakremodeling.com see ad on pg. 113
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HARDWARE
AC E W E L D I N G C o. 46 Years Experience • Family Owned and Operated
Household & Restaurant Welding Expert Welding, Shop Welding, On Site Welding Repair: Cast Iron Steps Repair & Install: Hand Rails, Fences, Window Bars, Security Gates
2 0 2- 8 8 9 - 6 4 4 0
Federal City Iron, Ltd. All Ornamental Ironwork Expert Cast Iron Stair Repairs Window Bars & Security Gates Fencing & Tree Boxes Specializing in Capitol Hill Styles
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Suburban Welding & Ornamental Ironwork
Welding Company® www.suburbanweldingcompany.com See What an Experienced Ironwork Company Can Do on Our Newly Expanded Website!
Frager’s Hardware 1323 E St. SE 202-543-6157 fragersdc.com see ad on pg. 117 Pk’s Hardware 920 H St. NE 202-546-8878
Suburban Welding 703-765-9344 suburbanweldingcompany.com see ad on pg. 118
W.S. Jenks 910 Bladensburg Rd NE (202) 529-6020 wsjenks.com
KITCHEN & BATH REMODELING
INSULATION Max Insulation 202-341-6015 maxinsulation.us see ad on pg. 117
INTERIOR DESIGN Design for Change 202-543-7040 designforchange.net Carolyn Thornton Interior Design 202-544-2521 ThorntonDesigns.com Feng Shui Design Michelle Oimet 202-489-1611 fengshuidesignstudios.com Two Lions Antiques & Interiors 507 11th St. SE 202-546-5466
Dingo® Mini-Excavating Service • • •
Cast Iron Staircase Repair
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24 Hour, Seven Day Service Free Estimates Over 40 Years of Experience
703.765.9344
Federal City Iron Ltd. 321 K St. NE 202-547-1945 see ad on pg. 118
IRONWORK Ace Welding 1310 Ridge Place SE 202-889-6440 see ad on pg. 118
Joel Truitt Builders 734 Seventh St. SE 202-547-2707 Joeltruittbuilders.com see ad on pg. 116 National Capital Kitchens 1100 E St. NE 202-544-3316 nationalcapitalkitchens.com The Kitchen Company 424 Eighth St. SE, 202-546-0400 the-kitchen-co.com see ad on pg. 119
LANDSCAPING Branches Tree Experts 301-589-6181 branchestreeexperts.com see ad on pg. 131 Capitol Tree Care 202-234-0577 capitol-tree-care.com see ad on pg. 130 Cheryl Corson Design 202-494-5054 cherylcorson.com see ad on pg. 119
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THE KITCHEN COMPANY INC.
32 years and counting on Capitol Hill designer and supplier of fine cabinetry for kitchens, baths, libraries, built-ins
202-246-4206
424 8th ST SE HOURS BY APPOINTMENT Fagon Guide • 119
Garden Arts 202-213-5002 hallewell.com see ad on pg. 119 Garden Wise 202-543-3422 gardenwise.co see ad on pg. 120 Ginkgo Gardens 911 11th St. SE 202-543-5172 ginkgogardens.com see ad on pg. 120 Moody Landscape 202-543-1286 moodyla.com
R. Thomas Daniel Masonry 202-569-1080 202-544-4430 rthomasdanielroofing.com see ad on pg. 127 Renaissance Development 202-547-2345 rendevdc.com see ad on pg. 27
Thomas Landscapes & Maintenance 301-642-5182 thomaslandscapes.com see ad on pg. 119
MOVING & HAULING
LOCKSMITHS
Continental Movers 202-438-1489 continentalmovers.net see ad on pg. 123
District Locksmith 202-280-6670 district-locksmith.com see ad on pg. 118 Frager’s Hardware 1323 E Street SE 202-543-6157 fragersdc.com see ad on pg. 117
MASONRY, STONEWORK Bricklands 202-544-9301 see ad on pg. 122 George Halliday Masonry 202-637-8808 see ad on pg. 121
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Michaliga Masonry 202-544-4484 202-257-8957 michaligamasonry.com see ad on pg. 121
1800 Got Junk 1-800-468-5865 1800gotjunk.com
Great Scott Moving 301-699-2066 greatscottmoving.com Mike’s Hauling Service 240-876-8763 mikeshaulingservice.com Peach Trucking & Moving 202-368-7492 peachmoving.com
NURSERIES
Frager’s Hardware 1230 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-543-6157, fragersdc.com see ad on pg. 117
GEORGE HALLIDAY
MASONRY
CHIMNEY REPOINTING, LINING & REPAIRS! CONCRETE & BRICKPOINTING
Historic Masonry Repointing & Repairs • Restoration Cleaning on Historical Brick and Stone • Basements & Waterproofing • Experts in New and Traditional Masonry NO Job Too Small! We Do it All!!
202.637.8808 L i c e n s e d, B o n de d & I n s ur e d
Historic Renovation & Artisan Stonework Award-Winning Mason with over 30 years of experience
Specializing In: Custom Masonry • Stone • Brick Work Point Up • Restoration • Patio & Water Gardens
FORMER HEAD MASON OF THE ARCHITECT OF THE CAPITOL FROM 1989 - 1996. All work done by Tom. No subs. Call for a Free Estimate
202-544-4484 • 202-257-8957 www.michaligamasonry.com
Reasonable Prices • Hill Resident • Licensed - Bonded - Insured
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Bricklands Inc. Historical Preservation Specialists
Dillon Davidson hammers while Brad Ogilvie and Jessie Brouwer support the framein the wooden raised garden bed William Penn House volunteers have just built and planted for a Northeast DC woman. Photo: Cheryl Corson
BEFORE
AFTER
Your First Step to Preservation • Re-pointing with historical method mortar • Strip painting (remove paint) • Rebuilding arches and historical architecture • Restoration cleaning on historical brick and stone • Stone Masonry • Lead Paint Abatement • Expert Repointing Repairs of Historic Homes
202-544-9301
Bricklands@msn.com www.brickmasonrywashingtondc.com
Free Estimates • Over 25 years of experience 122 •
Ginkgo Gardens 911 11th St. SE 202-543-5172 ginkgogardens.com see ad on pg. 120
W.S. Jenks 910 Bladensburg Rd NE (202) 529-6020 wsjenks.com
Thomas Landscapes & Maintenance 301-642-5182 thomaslandscapes.com see ad on pg. 119
PAINTING CONTRACTORS
ORGANIZATION
David Mahoney Painting Company 866-967-6711 mahoneypainting.com see ad on pg. 123
Ducks in a Row Judy Epstein 202-547-2192
Gil Painting Co. 301-445-4385 gilpainting.com
Jill of All Trades 202-544-5455 jillofalltradesdc.com
Image Painting & Drywall 202-543-1914 imagepainting.com see ad on pg. 123
PAINT STORES Frager’s Hardware 1323 E Street SE 202-547-2468 fragersdc.com see ad on pg. 117
J.F. Meyer Painting & Decorating 202-965-1600 jfmeyer.com see ad on pg. 114
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Ricardo Ramos Painting 301-661-3515 301-680-2065 R.W. Enterprize 202-672-0300 Tech Painting Co. 202-544-2135 techpainting.com see ad on pg. 41
PEST CONTROL SERVICES FLK Pest & Rodent Control 301-273-5740 flkpestcontrol.com Innovative Pest Management, Inc. 202-232-4948 ipm4u.com
PLUMBING Barry Plumbing & Heating 202-842-2424 jebarryplumbing.com see ad on inside back cover Dial a Plumber 202-251-1479 First Class Plumbing 202-589-0031 1stclassplumbing.com see ad on pg. 124 Higgins Consolidated 202-554-5418 higginsconsolidated.com Joseph C. Bauer Inc. 301-420-3200 bauerplumbing.biz
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Helmet’s Plumbing Services 301-318-4270 see ad on pg. 125 Real Plumbers 301-567-2001 realplumbers.net see ad on pg. 124
RENTALS Fragers JustAsk Rental 202-543-0100 fragersjustask.com see ad on pg. 125
RESTORATION AdvantaClean 202-747-3222 Advantaclean.com ServiceMaster 301-333-0400 svmbyars.com
ROOFING Boyd Construction 202-223-ROOF (7663) boydconstructionco.com see ad on pg. 35 Corley Roofing & Sheet Metal Co., Inc. 301-894-4460 corleyroofing.com see ad on pg. 125 G&G Home Improvement 202-425-1614 gandghomeimprovements.net see ad on pg. 129
PLUMBING SERVICES SPECIALIZING IN WATER HEATERS SERVICE • REPAIR • REPLACEMENT • REMODELING Plumbing-Heating Toilets, Disposals, Faucets Tub/Shower Valves Drain Snake Sump Pumps Sewers & Drains Water Lines/Pipe Work helmets.plumbing@gmail.com
(301)
318-4270 LICENSED, BONDED & INSURED
WOOD & WHITACRE ROOFING CONTRACTORS
20 years on the Hill Slate – Tile – Copper Specializing in all Flat Roof Systems and Leaks FREE ESTIMATES • Work Guaranteed JEFFREY WOOD
301-674-1991
cell www.wood-whitacre.com
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WE WILL BEAT YOUR BEST PRICE
New Roofs, Maintenance & Repairs Seamless Gutters Experts Stopping Leaks is our Specialty!
WE DO IT ALL!
202.637.8808 Licensed, Bonded & Insured
George Halliday Roofing 202-637-8808 see ad on pg. 126 Keith Roofing 202-486-7359 see ad on pg. 125 MacKay Roofing 202- 210-2179 see ad on pg. 128 Maggio Roofing 800-ROOF-495 maggioroofing.com see ad on pg. 35 National Roofing 202-271-4377 see ad on pg. 128
RUG RESTORATION Herat Oriental Inc. 703-370-3902 heratorientalrugs.com Keshishian & Sons 301-654-4044 orientalcarpets.net Woven History 311-315 Seventh St. SE 202-543-1705 wovenhistory.com see ad on pg. 147
R. Thomas Daniel Roofing 202-569-1080 rthomasdanielroofing.com see ad on pg. 127
SECURITY ALARMS/ SERVICES
R.W. Roofing 202-674-0300 301-929-0664
District Locksmith 202-280-6670 district-locksmith.com see ad on pg. 118
Star Roofing Company 202-543-6383
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Wood & Whitacre Contractors 301-674-1991 wood-whitacre.com see ad on pg. 125
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PROTECT YOUR HOME NOW! Uncover Hidden Future Costs. Warning Signs Could Mean Higher Costs If Not Corrected Today! • Roof is over 10 years old • Interior water stains • Visible leaks or cracks • Loose attic insulation • Open joints and seams on roof • Drains/gutters filled with debris Our Services: • Inspections • Repairs • Roof coating • Roof replacement • Gutters and spouts • Skylights • Brick and chimney re-pointing
SERVING THOUSANDS OF CAPITOL HILL CUSTOMERS FOR MORE THAN 90 YEARS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD ROOFER Owner Tom Daniel, outside the original location of the family roofing business at 310 Independence Ave., S.E.
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You can put your trust in Capitol Tree Care, Inc. We provide personal service and work of exceptional quality.
William William Shelton Shelton Tree Tree Arborist Arborist
Dense perennial plantings, such as those at this Capitol Hill residence, are a signature style developed by Oehme van Sweden. Photo OvS
Frager’s Hardware 1323 E St. SE 202-543-6157 fragersdc.com see ad on pg. 117
STORAGE Novo Development 519 11 Street, SE 202-315-1111 novodev.com
VA (703) 359-6608 24-hr cell (703) 930-9293 Fax: (703) 273-1270 Please visit us at: www.capitol-tree-care.com Licensed & Insured Visa and MC Accepted FREE ESTIMATES
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U-Haul Center Capitol Hill 26 K St. NE 202-289-5480
TILE & TUB REPAIR Bath Hotline 301-702-1969 teamrenovate.com Porcelite Enterprises 301-595-9131 porceliteliner.com
Tri-State Stone 301-365-2100 carderock.com
TREE SERVICE Alvarado’s Tree Services 301-384-4004 alvaradostreeservice.com Branches Tree Experts 301-589-6181 branchestreeexperts.com see ad on pg. 131 Capitol Tree Care 703-930-9293 capitol-tree-care.com see ad on pg. 130 Casey Trees 202-833-4010 caseytrees.org
UPHOLSTERY Harman’s Interiors, LLC 301-982-9822 Trust Interiors 301-231-8770 trustinteriors.com
WATER HEATERS Capital City Plumbing Inc 202-641-8888 Real Plumbers 301-567-2001 realplumbers.net see ad on pg. 124
Property Management + Design
Photo: George Kousoulas
On staff contractors for best pricing in maintenance & repairs • All-inclusive rental management services • Extensive property marketing • Tenant vetting and selection • Offering the most competitive rates in the market (80% first month rental fee, 8% single family homes and 7% family condos) • 24 hours emergency call service
7600 Georgia Avenue NW Suite 304 DCozyhomes@gmail.com
www.Dc-cozyhome.com 202 882 0100 Fagon Guide • 131
INTERESTED IN ADVERTISING WITH US? Call Laura Vucci 202-400-3510
or laura@hillrag.com for more information on advertising.
Wisteria in bloom on the 600 block of South Carolina Ave. SE. Photo: Melissa Ashabranner
Windows Craft, Inc. Replacement Windows & Doors Installation Group
WELDING -
See Iron Work
Window Washers Etc. 202-337-0351 windowwashersetc.com see ad on pg. 132
WINDOWS Joel Truitt Builders 734 Seventh St. SE 202-547-2707 see ad on pg. 116 Windows Craft Inc. 202-288-6660 windowscraft.com see ad on pg. 131
· Specializing in Historic Window & Door Replacement or Refurbishment · Full Tear-Out and Retro-Fit installations, Wood, Aluminum Clad or Synthetic Windows & Doors · Permit Expediting for Historic DC Properties
FREE NO OBLIGATION ESTIMATES 202.288.6660 info@windowscraft.com
www.windowscraft.com Licensed, Insured and Bonded
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The Window Man 703-978-9888 thewindowman.com
WINDOW CLEANING Dr. Glass Window Washing 301-588-0029 windowcleaningnow.com
WOODWORK Carl’s Custom Woodworking 301-325-2313 carlscustomwoodworking.com Frias Restoration 240-603-9633 Galway Bay Woodworks 202-544-2362 galwaybaywoodworks.com Olde to Better Yet 202-352-1839 Gerold Washington William Hoxie Cabinet Maker 301-893-1412 ◆
Capit and R
Capitol Hill Auto owners Chris Characksiri and Ryan Quigley. Photo: Andrew Lightman
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AT your service D
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ACCOUNTING Capitol Hill Business and Tax Services 1324 G St. SE, 202-548-0351 Capitol Tax Group Shannon Doyle 812 Sixth St. NE (at H St.) 866-460-4350, doylebaker.com Jackson-Hewitt Tax Services 725 Eighth St. SE, 202-547-6540 Marina Martin MBA La Strega/QuickBooks Pro Advisor 202-251-3907 lastregaaccounting.com Thomas Jenkins & Company 316 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Ste 402 202-547-9004
ATTORNEYS James M. Loots, Esq. 634 G St. SE, Suite 200 202-536-5650, lootslaw.com Johnson Law Group 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-544-1515, jlgi.com Charles C. Parsons & Associates 128 C St. NW, 202-638-3375
AUTOMOBILE – REPAIR 10th Street Auto Repair 518 10th St. NE, 202-544-1110
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Capitol Hill Auto Service Center 615 Independence Ave. SE 202-543-5155 Distad’s Amoco 823 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-543-0200 Exxon Capitol Hill 339 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-547-4054 Penn Exxon 12th & Penn SE, 202-546-6146
Democracy Federal Credit Union 200 Independence Ave. SW 202-488-5400 democracyfcu.org National Capital Bank 316 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-546-8000 nationalcapitalbank.com PNC Bank 650 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-835-5441 800 H St. NE 202-835-7137
AUTOMOBILE – SUPPLIES AutoZone 1207 H St. NE 202-388-1203, autozone.com
BANKS Bank of America 201 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-624-4600 BB&T 317 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-544-0197, bbt.com CitiBank 600 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-857-4182 Congressional Federal Credit Union 703-934-8300 congressionalfcu.org
Brian Grosbean at Lustre Cleaners Tuxedo Rental. Photo: Andrew Lightman
Thomas Jenkins & Company Certified Public Accountants Corporation, Partnership, Trust, Individual Income Tax & Financial Planning
202-547-9004 316 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, Suite 402 Washington, DC 20003 www.tjcocpa.com
Law Offices Of
James m LOOts, Pc Serving the Capitol Hill Community Since 1984 General Litigation and Arbitration Franchising and Business Organizations Commercial Leasing and Development Labor and Employment Issues Contract and Licensing Matters
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823 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-543-0200
JOHNSON LAW GROUP Services to individuals and businesses since 1985... Wills, Estates and Trusts • Commercial and Business Law Property and Landlord-Tenant Disputes • Government Contracting General Civil Litigation
www.jlgi.com
202-544-1515
Capitol Hill • 1321 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20003
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Signal Financial Credit Union 1391 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 301-933-9100, ext. 294 sfonline.org SunTrust Bank 300 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-548-3128 Wells Fargo 215 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-628-3365 20 M Street SE 202-554-1518, wellsfargo.com
BICYCLE EQUIPMENT & REPAIRS Capitol Hill Bikes 719 Eighth St. SE 202-544-4234, capitolhillbikes.com The Daily Rider 1108 H St. NE 202-396-0704 thedailyriderdc.com
CAR WASHING & POLISHING Splash! Car Wash 10 I St. SE 202-54-SPLASH (77527) splashcarwash.com
CELL PHONE SERVICES Wireless Zone 703 Eighth St. SE 202-364-1911 wirelesszone.com/washington
CHEF SERVICES Chef Neil Wilson Personal Chef Service 301-699-2225 chefneilwilson.com
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COMPUTERS – SERVICE & REPAIR Anchor Computers 202-543-7055 anchorcomputers.com District Technologies Repair MAC and PC, Networks 1310 C St. SE 202-559-5604 Small Business Data Solutions 202-841-9928
COPYING FedEx Kinko’s Ship Centers 208 Second St. SE 202-543-2710 715 D St. SE 202-547-0421, fedex.com The UPS Store 611 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-543-0850 theupsstore.com
DRY CLEANERS Congressional Cleaners 2 1001 New Jersey Ave. SE 202-863-0294 Georgetown Valet 301 Eighth St. NE 202-675-6948 Lustre Cleaners 311 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-546-5450 Metro Cleaners 307 Fifth St. NE 202-543-9033 Neighbors Cleaners 1023 E St. SE. 202-544-2955
Capitol Hill Cleaners 601 Massachusetts Ave. NE 202-547-6755 Penn Cleaners 650 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-546-7366 The Press 619 Penn Ave. SE 202-544-7492 thepressdc.com
ELECTRONIC REPAIR uBreakiFix – Eastern Market 409 Eighth St. SE, Ste. #200 202-621-2491 ubreakifix.com
FLORISTS Blue Iris Flowers Eastern Market South Hall 225 Seventh St. SE 202-547-3588 Volanni 218 Ninth St. SE, Rear 202-547-1603 volanni.com
GRAPHIC DESIGN Hunt Smith Design Phoebe Smith 706 North Carolina Ave. SE 202-546-0336 huntsmithdesign.com Phoenix Graphics 202-544-0703 phoenixgraphics.net Side Door Studios Jenny Nordstrom 202-276-0555 www.sidedoorstudios.com
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INSURANCE David Gonzalez, Agent State Farm Insurance 1332 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-506-3636 Tim LaCasse, Agent State Farm Insurance 617 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-548-4229 Marilyn Riehl State Farm Insurance 301-951-0355 Jackie Walker, Agent Nationwide Insurance 420 Eighth St. SE 202-548-5240
INTERNET SERVICES DC Access 202-546-5898 dcaccess.net
INVESTMENTS Skip Thompson Edward Jones 202-223-1179 1201 Conn. Ave. NW. Suite 850 skip.thompson@edwardjones.com Marc R. Lippman Folger Nolan Fleming Douglas 725 15th St. NW 202-626-5320, fnfd.com
LAUNDRIES – SELF SERVICE Neighbors Cleaners 300 11th St. SE 202-544-2955
LODGING – HOTELS, B&BS Capitol Hill Hotel 200 C St. SE, 202-543-6000 capitolhillhotel-dc.com Capitol Skyline Hotel 10 I St.. SW 202-488-7500, capitolskyline.com Carriage House on Capitol Hill 877-893-3233 carriagehousecapitolhill.com Casa degli Angel ‘B&B’ 1026 3rd St. SE 202-460-8583 casadegliangeli.com Gaylord National 201 Waterfront Street National Harbor, MD 20745 301-965-4122 Mandarin Oriental 1330 Maryland Ave. SW 202-554-8588 mandarinoriental.com/washington
MAILING SERVICES
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FedEx Kinko’s Ship Centers 208 Second St. SE, 202-543-2710 715 D St. SE, 202-547-0421 fedex.com
Signal Financial Credit Union 1391 Pennsylvania Ave, SE 800-368-0108, sfonline.org
The UPS Store 611 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-543-0850 theupsSt.ore.com
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MARKETING KTD Creative 1341 H Street NE 202.330.2758, ktdcreative.com
MEDIATION Beyond Dispute Associates Divorce And Elder Mediation Sig Cohen 202-359-6141, beyonddispute.com
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SHOE REPAIR
Thomas Jenkins & Company 316 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Ste 402 202-547-9004
Eastern Market Shoe Repair 645 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-543-5632 Navy Yard Valet 755 Eighth St. SE 202-543-1738 George will rent you a popcorn machine at Frager’s Just Ask Rental. Photo: Andrew Lightman
Lightman Photography andrew@andrewlightman.com lightmanphotos.com Side Door Studios Jenny Nordstrom 202-276-0555 www.sidedoorstudios.com
RENTALS, EQUIPMENT Just Ask Rental – Frager’s 1107 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-543-0100 fragersdc.com
SERVICE STATIONS
Capitol Hill Cleaners 601 Mass Ave. NE 202-547-6755
TAILORS Capitol Hill Tailor Shop 615 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-544-6722 Lustre Cleaners 311 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-546-5450 Metro Cleaners 307 Fifth St. NE 202-543-9033 Neighbors Cleaners 1023 E St. SE 202-544-2955
Congressional Exxon 200 Massachusetts Ave. NE 202-543-9456
TAX PREPARATION
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Capitol Tax Group Shannon Doyle 812 Sixth St. NE (at H St.) 866-460-4350 doylebaker.com
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Boutique on the Hill’s owner, Dorian Lipscomb. A great place to find the perfect fashionable item. Photo: Andrew Lightman
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perfectly edited consignment items. I’ve seen it all and more at C.A.T. Walk. 1000 H St. NE, www.thecat-a-t-walk.com
Clothes Encounters of a Second Kind For anyone that’s ever gone green with envy when a coworker or friend walks in rocking a silk Diane von Furstenberg blouse and squeals, “Can you believe it! I found it at consignment for $22!” – you should probably spend more time at this store. Next time it could be you showing off a perfectly fitted Burberry pencil skirt that you don’t need to save three months of income to afford. This store is a highend consignment maven, bargain hunter’s dream. 202 Seventh St. SE
Forecast This distinctive store is stocking spring fashions from such luxe brands as Lafayette 148, Eileen Fisher and Stuart Weitzman. But it’s more than just a sophisticated clothier – the store is stocked with beautiful home goods, candles, perfumes and lotions, to name a few. 218 Seventh St. SE, www. forecaststore.com
Lustre Formal Wear
Serving DC for more than 30 years, Lustre offers Tuxedos and formal wear for every occasion – weddings, events or prom. Rentals are available on site and pickup and delivery to hotels or offices is an option. And if you need a quick Tux, rentals are available within an hour. 311 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, www. lustreformalwear.com
APPAREL
Boutique on the Hill There’s not a better place in town to update a ho-hum wardrobe than at Boutique on the Hill. The shop stocks fantastically chic, colorful clothes and accessories for any modern professional, in addition to fun pieces for casual nights out. 225 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, www.theboutiqueonthehill.com
C.A.T. Walk The front of the shop offers great littleknown boutique lines from around the world, and the back offers a selection of
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Paul Cymrot, owner of Riverby Books and Lori Grisham, store manager. Photo: Andrew Lightman
Maketto The retail section of Maketto is offers a mix of international footwear, clothing, accessories, books and magazines. Along with a Taiwanese and Cambodian restaurant and café goal, it provides a unique and interesting retail experience for everyone that walks though our doors. Its mission is to build a sense of community through quality, consistency and accessibility. 1351 H St. NE, maketto1351.com.
Susan Fashion Selling women’s clothes and children’s styles, Susan Fashion offers unique outfits. If you’re perusing the H Street corridor, make a stop in at Susan’s. 910 H St. NE
The Chic Shack The innovative online boutique’s goal is to bring the best variety of contemporary, designer resale and vintage garments. They offer edgy and affordable lines of clothing and strive to bring one-of-akind pieces. And they make the utmost effort to purchase only one size run of all new garments that we sell, designer and name brands. The goal of our boutique is for you to set your own trend. 1230 H St. NE, www.the – chicshack.com
786 Jewelry and Watch From understated baubles to sparkly statement pieces, 786 Jewelry and Watch is stocked with unique fashion jewelry and timepieces for both women and men. The shop also offers watch repair services. 1017 E St. SE
BOOKSTORES Capitol Hill Books
This used bookstore is a bibliophile’s dream: two cozy, charmingly cramped floors stocked floor to ceiling with volumes upon volumes of fiction to biographies and everything in between. There’s nothing better than sitting in the Mystery Room on one of the mismatched chairs and sampling a crime novel or perusing the many art and travel books. The cheeky captions dotted around the shop – written by owner Morton “Jim” Toole – aren’t to be missed. 657 C St. SE, www.capitolhillbooks-dc. com/chbooksdc
East City Bookshop New to the Hill, East City opened in the spring of 2016 and gives book lovers of all ages a place to talk about books, ideas, to learn something new or revisit something you once knew well. They host author events, books clubs and more. They want to connect the community with the books they want and need. 645 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Suite 100, www.eastcitybookshop.com
Riverby Books Nestled on East Capitol Street, this delightful used bookstore will speak to anyone that loves old, heavy academic volumes or beautifully bound political histories. If that’s not your cup of tea, Riverby Books boasts over 20,000 volumes and an impressive collection of children’s books and fiction, as well as a selection of new offerings from local authors. 417 East Capitol St. SE, riverbybooks.com
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shade-grown and fairly traded. If not in the mood for coffee, they offer great teas and make a killer cup of hot chocolate. 417 H St. NE, www.sidamocoffeeandtea.com
Spring Mill Bread Co. What goes great with a hot cup of coffee? Delicious toast, spread with a delicious fruit preserve. This shop is all about simple goodness, from milling their own flour, using 100 percent whole grains and including only five ingredients in their breads. They also carry an assortment of cookies, brownies, pies, cakes, crumbles, scones, cinnamon buns… I’ll stop so you can wipe the drool from your chin. 701 Eighth St. SE, springmillbread.com
Shopping at the weekend Flea Market. Photo: Melissa Ashabranner
FOOD
Peregrine Espresso Here, single-origin micro-brews are made to order using delicious Counter Culture beans, and espresso drinks are made with their special blend. Get a lovely freshly made hot cup in addition to beans to brew at home. 660 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, peregrineespresso.com
Radici Step into this little piece of Italia…terra cotta flooring from the oldest manufacturer in Toscana and hand blown glass globes from Venezia set the ambiance of this special bottega. Enjoy all things Italian all day long. Start your morning with a warm baked pastry and illy caffé, ease into lunch with fresh panini and primi piatti and finally enjoy a fresh house made pasta or risotto either in the store or packaged to take home for your dinner. Cater full meals and parties both on premise and off. Weekend live music entertainment, wine tastings, and aperitivi make Radici the place to enjoy the dolce vita! 303 Seventh St. SE, radici-market.com
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Relay Foods Your healthy online grocery store. Shop online anytime. After you’ve filled your cart with food or household items from any of our hundreds producers and national brands, we’ll hand bag it, keeping a sharp eye on freshness, cleanliness, and accuracy. Then your order is en route on one of our handsome trucks and will wait for you at your choice pickup spot or deliver straight to your front door. Always with a smile. www.relayfoods.com
Sapore Oils & Vinegars Sapore will open anyone’s palate to a wide array of delicious artisanal olive oils and vinegars, such as fig, dark chocolate or pomegranate vinegars and porcino, orange and avocado olive oils – “Sapore” does mean “flavor” in Italian after all! 660 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, saporeoilandvinegar.com
Sidamo Coffee and Tea One of the best storefronts on H Street, Sidamo’s coffee carafe sign beckons one inside for one of the best cups of Ethiopian coffee around. They hit the socially conscious coffee connoisseur’s trifecta: organic,
Union Kitchen Grocery stocks its shelves with local and national brands, including more than 200 food and beverage products made locally in the DC at Union Kitchen. Stop buy on in the morning for a tasty pastry or at lunch for a specialty sandwich and giant, warm cookie. And stock up on ingredients for the week’s meals through their CSA group. 538 Third St. NE, unionkitchen.com/grocery
Yes! Organic Market A family-owned local grocery chain offering fresh, natural and organic foods. We aim to provide you with an exceptional experience through our customer service, store environment and product selection. 410 8th St. SE. www.yesorganicmarket.com
GIFTS
Eastern Market Pottery Located down the stairs at the southern end of Eastern Market, Eastern Market Pottery boasts wonderful ceramics made from a handful of professional resident potters, each with a distinctive style. Eastern Market Pottery has been a fixture in the Capitol Hill community since 1968, when they first began offering classes. 225 Seventh St. SE. www.easternmarketpottery.com
Groovy DC Groovy DC is your failsafe destination for cards and gifts in the Nation’s Capital. It’s the perfect one-stop shop for unique gifts to mark all of life’s memorable moments. Throwing a party? They have everything from paper napkins, plates, candles, gift bags and wrapping paper, invitations, balloons, birthday hats and tiaras. Get yourself in the groove because everyday is a special day to someone. 321 7th St. SE. www.groovydc.com
Hunnybunny Boutique Owner Leigh Byers offers handmade soaps and shampoos with natural nourishing ingredients, such as rosemary leaves, French rose clay, apricot kernel oil and shea butter. Pick up a single bar or one of her mixed bags and try a bunch - but do yourself (and your skin) a favor and stop by. 311 Eighth St. NE. www.squareup.com/market/ hunnybunnyboutique
Native Beauty Native Beauty is an eco-beauty boutique that offers skin and body care, which is environmentally sound and responsible. All products must have “Skintegrity”– skincare that is good for you from the inside out. Our lines follow a certain set of principles and have been carefully curated and evaluated. Brands include Earth Tu Face, Skincando and Schmidt’s. 711 D St. SE, www. gonativebeauty.com.
Union Market This gourmet food hall draws hundreds of visitors with its mix of artisanal food offerings, restaurants and kitchen and home
centric retail. A stroll through the warehouse-like space – with its open design and pop-up friendly aesthetic – is a lovely way to spend a Saturday. Whether you are picking up a cookbook or hand printed linen tea towels from Salt & Sundry; need a new top-of-the-line chef’s knife from DC Knives; or just want some fantastic meats, cheeses and a bite of gelato, Union Market is a destination you can’t miss. 1309 Fifth St. NE, unionmarketdc.com
HOME & GARDEN Blue Iris Flowers
Blue Iris Flowers has more than 30 years experience making people look good to their significant others, impressing visiting family with tabletop arrangements and beautifying homes across the city. Take advantage of their creative expertise at Eastern Market, or phone your order in from the comfort of your home. 225 Seventh St. SE. blueirisflowerseasternmarket.com
Capitol Hill Frame and Photo Choose from hundreds of frame styles and a knowledgeable staff will assist you in finding the perfect combination of mat and frame to complement your artwork. Dozens of premade frames are also available. Photo printing in sizes ranging from wallet to 40x60. 645 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. chframe.com
EVO Furniture Gallery EVO is a furniture store with a modern, urban focus and offers exclusive designs specializing in upholstered furniture, occasional tables, area rugs and accessories
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for your urban living space. EVO also offers a variety of options where you can choose your fabric, color and configuration. Evo is located at The Yards at the Capitol Riverfront in Southwest. Affordable modern loft designs customized to fit your living space. 301 Tingey St. SE, Evofurnituredc.com
Frame of Mine At Frame of Mine they offer a DIY option, where they walk you through the steps of framing your photos or art work. All materials are cut for you; mat, glass and frame. The staff will work with you to help make selections that meet your budget and decor. This DIY option takes on average only 30 minutes. 545 Eighth St. SE (lower level), 202-810-0100, frameofminedc.com
Frager’s Hardware No compendium of shops and stores of the area would be complete without the beloved Frager’s Hardware. Locally owned since 1920, Frager’s is your best friend in times of remodeling and garden need. Their wonderful staff will help you locate anything from the tiniest bolt to scaffolding and power tool rentals. Hardware, rental and paint are located at 1323 E St. SE, while
Leah Daniels, owner of Hill’s Kitchen with patron Chuck Burger. Photo: Andrew Lightman
the Garden Center is at 1230 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, www.fragersdc.com
Ginkgo Gardens It’s hard to miss Ginkgo Gardens when you come upon it. The hanging ferns, colorful pansies, potted palms, flowering plants and fragrant herbs practically spill out onto the sidewalk. Filled with bird feeders, unique garden-oriented gifts and everything inbetween, it’s an idyllic garden supply that will satisfy anyone’s green thumb. 911 11th St. SE, www.ginkgogardens.com
Hill’s Kitchen Stop watching Top Chef and wishing you could whip up an amazing meal made with dragon fruit foam and string cheese — concentrate first on how to cut an onion correctly. You can take cooking classes in addition to stocking up on adorable aprons, baking supplies, cheese platters and a huge range of fantastic cooking gadgets at this popular shop. 713 D St. SE. www.hillskitchen.com
Homebody You can find the perfect card at Groovy DC. Photo: Andrew Lightman
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Homebody an independent design store located in the heart of Capitol Hill. It
offers an innovative, sophisticated and welcoming haven for contemporary design, sourcing products globally and locally, from both well-known design icons and up-andcoming new designers and present them in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. From furniture to decorative pieces, outfit your home at homebody. 218 Seventh St. SE, www.homebodydc.com.
Newman Gallery & Custom Frames Maybe you have a stack of family photos begging to be displayed proudly in your office. Or a college diploma that has been sitting rolled up in the tube it was sent in for the past ten years. Newman Gallery will find the perfect matte and frame for anything needing it. But that’s not all – the shop also houses wonderful original artwork by both local and international artists. 513 11th St. SE, newmangallery.com
septième rue Original wood, metal and glass furniture design septcarrés opened workshop and showroom septième rue at near Eastern Market to invite clients and interested neighbors to take a look at their designs.
Crafting made-to-order unique additions, the team of craftsmen and wood workers focus on creating what their clients envision — from raw wood to finished creations. Stop in to place an order or look at the smaller items they sell in shop. 323 Seventh Street SE, www. septcarres.com
Two Lions Antiques & Interiors Sometimes, all it takes to bring a room from ho-hum to a fantastic living space is that one unique piece, be it a statement mirror or an intricate wooden chair with luxe upholstery. Owner and interior designer Janet Crowder offers a trove of curios, chairs, mirrors and other furniture in addition to stunning glassware, and lamps. 507 11th St. SE
W.S. Jenks & Son Hardware This hardware store’s massive showroom is more than just a spot to pick up nails and bolts. As “Washington’s Oldest Hardware Store,” it’s been in business in the district since 1866. It’s current location offers everything for any home improvement need imaginable, from simple tools to heavy machinery. 910 Bladensburg Rd. NE, www.wsjenks.com
Woven History & Silk Road To step into Woven History is to be transported to a delightful bazaar along Central Asia’s legendary Silk Road. Offering antique hand-woven carpets from numerous countries, Woven History also maintains their own looms in Nepal and Pakistan, expertly utilized by
Afghan and Tibetan refugees. But beyond amazing carpets, the shop also offers beautiful jewelry, furniture and crafts from 16 countries. 315 Seventh St. SE. www.wovenhistory.com
KIDS
Dawn Price Baby Are you bored with traditional baby clothes? Just because your little one is pint-sized doesn’t mean their style has to be pintsized as well. Dawn Price Baby has some of the cutest, stylishly adorable clothing for babies and children in addition to creative toys to make any little one squeal with delight. 325 Seventh St. SE, www.dawnpricebaby.com
Fairy Godmother Books & Toys There is more to children’s toys than the mainstream fare at chain stores. This shop offers exceptional original toys and the best of children’s literature from infants to teens, often sourcing from abroad. Roberta and Jack Blanchard have personally selected a collection of fiction and nonfiction books, puzzles, dress up and animal and fantasy figurines. They also have crafts, science kits and books in Spanish and French. From books with amazing artwork to classic red toy engines, this is a gem of a children’s store. 319 Seventh St. SE
Labyrinth Games & Puzzles No other store celebrates “play” better than Labyrinth Games & Puzzles. Whether you are a Magic the Gathering fanatic or diehard Settlers of Catan player, this
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Pacers Running President Chris Farley and CEO Kathy Dalby at their running shoe and apparel store in Capitol Riverfront. Photo: Joy Asico
store offers mountains of board games, card games, puzzles and mazes for children and their parents alike. Community oriented, Labyrinth also regularly host game nights for adults and after-school games with students from local schools. 645 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, www.labyrinthgameshop.com
PETS
Howl to the Chief This pet store specializes in holistic natural pet foods to ensure they’ll be happy and healthy for years to come. But aside from taking care of your pet on the inside, they also offer grooming services to make sure they look their best on the outside. In the market for a dog or cat? Howl to the Chief works with local pet rescues and hosts adoption events on the weekend. 733 Eighth St. SE, www.howltothechief.com
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Metro Mutts Look around your home. Claw marks on the sides of the couch? Your kid’s stuffed animal missing an ear? Metro Mutts has a fantastic selection of pet toys to entertain and help expel some of that boundless energy. They also offer pet-sitting and dog walking services in addition to food and treats. 508 H St. NE and 407 Eighth St. SE. metromuttsdc.com
Wagtime Too Many brands of pet food and accouterments for your pets. Accredited boarding, daycare, walking and grooming services for cats and dogs both large and small. Relax knowing that your furry friends are getting exceptional care, and probably having just as much fun as you. 900 M St. SE, 1232 Ninth St. NW, www.wagtimedc.com
SPORTING GOODS Capitol Hill Bikes Whether you are a veteran cycling enthusiast or someone whose last bike was a hand-medown Duffy when you were 12, this fullservice bike shop will answer your questions and help you find anything you need, from a new set of wheels to the latest gear. Dedicated to promoting the cycling community, Capitol Hill Bikes also leads various rides around the city. Check the website for current rides. 719 Eighth St. SE, capitolhillbikes.com
Pacers Running Before hitting the road, stock up on apparel and the right shoes for an effective workout at Pacers Running. The store near the Navy Yard offers personal consultation on which shoe will best fit to protect against injury and can direct new or experienced runners
on what clothing to buy. Also, check their website for updates on local races and chances to win free gear! 300 Tingey St. SE, www.runpacers.com”
The Daily Rider You don’t just want to ride your bike, you want to do it with flair. The Daily Rider offers some of the most stylish helmets, bags and accessories around on top of sleek, functional bikes that have enjoyed popularity in bikeobsessed Amsterdam, Denmark and Italy. They offer full service repairs as well. 1108 H St. NE. www.thedailyriderdc.com
WINE AND SPIRITS
Chat’s Liquors Chat’s is your friendly neighborhood liquor and wine shop. It’s been around for decades and always offers great service. It’s perfect for stocking up that bar and picking up the perfect bottle for dinner on the way home from a long day. 503 Eighth St. SE. chatsdc.com
DCanter Wine Boutique This attractive wine shop offers a selection of artisan wines you won’t find just anywhere, and craft beers to make any beer connoisseur giddy. But the main charm is it’s unintimidating approach to introducing the world of wine and beer to anyone who walks through the door. Enter the tasting room with its gorgeous communal table and magenta chandelier — perfect for tastings. DCanter also has a number of great books and wine accessories on hand. 545 Eighth St. SE, dcanterwines.com
Pipetown Traders A craft beer, cider and wine shop, Pipetown focuses on selling local wines and keeps multiple taps to fill growlers. But they also offer options from Europe and other makers across the country. The owners tout a selection that “will make your head spin.” Stop by Pipetown for a tasting or to pick up the craft local addition to add to any event. 1412 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, pipetowntraders.com.
Schneider’s of Capitol Hill Capitol Hill lawmakers may come and go with election cycles, but one thing remains constant: Schneider’s. Around for over 60 years, the Genderson family has a history in the libation business that goes back to pre-Prohibition days. To say their staff is knowledgeable would be an understatement. Need a pizza-and-Netflix bottle of Rioja, or a post-poppingthe-question bottle of bubbly — they are here for you. Can’t decide what type of whiskey you’re into? If you are lucky, they’ll offer a taste of whatever they are pouring in the tiny back room. 300 Massachusetts Ave. NE, www.cellar.com
New H Wine and Spirits As its name implies, New H Wine and Spirits is the most recent addition to the adult beverage shop offerings of the area. Just don’t be fooled into thinking this is your average neighborhood liquor store. It’s stocked to the brim with handpicked, artisanal liquors and wines on top of a surprisingly large selection of craft beers. Be prepared to make space on your bar cart. 914 H St. NE. ◆
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Adventures Along the Anacostia
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here is more and more to do along the Anacostia River as the clean-up continues, the trails are extended and new destinations are opened to the public. The eight-mile stretch of tidal waters from the Potomac to the marina and park at Bladensburg in nearby Maryland has received most of the attention, but there are dozens of miles of trails along the tributaries above Bladensburg. Most of these are accessible by Metro, which allows you to take your bicycle onboard for no extra charge (10 to 4 weekdays and anytime weekends and holidays). During 2016, the biggest step forward will be the opening of the last gap in the trail system, the three miles between Benning Road in the District and Bladensburg Park. This will pass through a wild stretch of river now open only to paddlers, and will allow biking and hiking on connected trails throughout the watershed.
HIKING Here are seven great hikes, most nearby but some requiring a car or Metro to get to: 1. Anacostia Riverwalk from South Capitol Street Bridge to Benning Road – This six mile loop is in excellent shape and easy to follow on the east (Anacostia) side of the River. The west
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(Capitol Hill) side has some issues – endless RFK parking lots and some construction above the 11th Street Bridge – but is readily walkable, and the last part past the Navy Yard and Yards Park is downright elegant. 2. 11th Street Bridge – The rebuild of the 11th street Bridge resulted in new freeway ramps, but also a new local bridge with slow traffic and wide sidewalks connecting 11th Street at the north end of the Navy Yard with Martin Luther King Avenue in Anacostia. There are two terrific walkways out over the water at mid-river with great sunset views. Eventually all this will be extended several hundred feet downriver and become a series of parks, gardens, waterfalls, cafes and performance spaces, all part of the 11th Street Bridge Project, an effort of the ARC. But see it now! 3. Marvin Gaye Trail – This trail follows the newly restored Watts Branch from 61st and Banks NE, very near the Capitol Heights Blue and Silver Metro lines and the
Sunrise Traveler on the Anacostia. Photo: Wordpress.com
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4. Prince Georges County line, for twenty blocks to Minnesota Avenue. You can continue under the freeway and into Kenilworth Park and the Anacostia River, but the most interesting part is in the upper end. Marvin Gaye, the first of the Motown artists to use environmental themes, grew up along the stream in public housing at the start of the trail. Along the way are also an urban farm, the site of a Martin Luther King speech, remnants of an amusement park dating to segregated times, and the buildings of the first training school for black women set up by Nanny Helen Burroughs. Return on Minnesota Avenue Metro Orange, or retrace your steps. 5. Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens – A great place for a stroll, this large area of ponds and walkways connects to the Anacostia and you can arrive by canoe or kayak. Or take Metro
Overview of the 11th Street Bridge Park. The 11th Street Bridge Park is a project of Building Bridges Across the River. Plans are underway to put in playgrounds for all ages and abilities, along with outdoor performance spaces, an environmental education center focusing on the river, public art and cafes, urban agriculture and gardens, and boat launches on the river below. Photo: OMA+OLIN.
Orange to Deanwood and walk a few blocks. Don’t miss the boardwalk out over the marshes or the trail to the river where you can connect to the new trail segment opening this year. Open 9-5 April 1 to October 31, 8-4 November 1 to March 31. Free admission. 6. National Arboretum – Another place with miles of trails and gardens. Favorites are the Asia Gardens, Fern Valley and the Herb Garden, but there are many more. In winter, especially, the hike up Mount Hamilton has great views out over the city. You can also get here by boat – there is a dock and a gate open during regular hours – 8 to 5. Free admission.
BIKING In addition to the River Trail and other locales described above, here are three trips on the upper watershed trails that are particularly good for cycling: 1. Paint Branch and Northeast Branch Trails – Take the Green Line Metro to Greenbelt and find your way across US 1 via Lackawanna St. to Cherry Hill Road. Down the hill from the mall starts the Paint Branch Trail, which winds along
the stream and alongside the UMD campus for 3½ miles where it joins the Northeast Branch Trail at Lake Artemesia, a 37-acre lake and park that is a nice place for lunch). It is about four more miles to Bladensburg Marina. If the trail (scheduled to open in 2016) is complete, from there it is three more miles to Benning Road above RFK Stadium. If not, you can backtrack up the Northwest Trail to the West Hyattsville Metro Green, or go down Bladensburg Road and bushwhack across DC on Otis or Newton Streets to Metro Red at Catholic U., where you can also pick up the Metropolitan Branch Trail to Union Station. 2. Sligo Creek Trail – Probably the most consistently beautiful ride, with many aspects. Start by taking the Red Line Metro to the end of the line at Glenmont. Come up the east side elevator and look across the parking area for Glenallen Avenue; ride that for a mile to the entrance of Brookside Gardens. Ride through the Gardens and into Wheaton Regional Park. Exit the Park by crossing Arcola Avenue and continue two blocks to the beginning of Sligo Creek Trail. About 12 miles to Bladensburg; see Paint Branch above for options from there.
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3. Northwest Branch Trail – Starting at West Hyattsville Metro Green, head north following the Northwest Branch Trail for an 11 mile round-trip to the Beltway. The last two miles from Adelphi Mill north are spectacular and are described under hike number 6 above. The return direct to DC if the trail is open from Bladensburg south would add about 5 miles.
ROWING For canoes and kayaks, the tidal River is usually divided into two parts – above and below the CSX railroad bridge which crosses north of the Pennsylvania Avenue bridge. The part below is an urban waterfront with a lot going on; the part above is a remarkable wilderness-like experience from RFK Stadium all the way to Bladensburg. Two places not to miss along the way:
1. Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens – Operated by the National Park Service as it’s only facility dedicated to aquatic plants, the Gardens are accessible via a narrow cut under the new Anacostia River Trail bridge. Inside are large tidal lagoons and places to pull in and visit the ponds with their water lilies and lotus plants. 2. Dueling Creek – Just north of the New York Avenue/Amtrak bridge crossings of the River, Dueling Creek leads off to the west. In the early 19th century, DC prohibited dueling and a site was established out here, with the Creek leading to it. Paddling Dueling Creek today is a trip back in time. You pass through acres of marshmallowfilled wetlands filled with white blossoms in summer, work your way past fallen timber, eventually entering an area of tall trees with lianas hanging
Gathering at a biking event on an upper watershed trail. Photo: anacostiatrails.org
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down them; underneath are stacks of catafalques (casings for coffins) lined up for use in Fort Lincoln cemeteries. Like something out of a horror movie, but you are there! There are two places to rent canoes and kayaks on the Anacostia: • Bladensburg Marina – park entrance just east of the Peace Cross on MD 450 • Ballpark Boathouse, 1600 1st St SE Also, keep your eyes open for the Free Paddle Nights sponsored by the Anacostia Watershed Society on summer evenings at various locales along the River. Bill Matuszeski writes monthly about the Anacostia River in the Hill Rag and East of the River. u
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PEDIATRIC THERAPY Play-Based Physical Therapy Melissa Parmley Smith PT 900 Second St. NE Ste. 306 202-546-7529 playbasedpt.com Paddle Nights on the Anacostia.
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT Grubbs CARE Pharmacy 326 East Capitol St. NE 202-543-4400 grubbspharmacy.com
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PHYSICAL THERAPY Capitol Hill Physical Therapy Center 620 C St. SE, 202-543-8020 capitolhillphysicaltherapycenter.com
Eye Central Drs. Reed & Fissel 635 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-546-2838 eyecentral.net
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Grubbs CARE Pharmacy 326 East Capitol St. NE 202-543-4400 grubbspharmacy.com Super Pharmacy & Medical Equipment 1019 H St. NE 202-388-0050 superrxdc.com
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PHYSICIANS – PEDIATRICS Children’s Pediatricians & Associates Capitol Hill 650 Pennsylvania Ave., SE Suite C-100 202-833-4543 childrensnational.org House Calls on the Hill Heidi Johnson, CPNP 202-306-5862 heidijohnsoncpnp.com Dennis R. Wirt 650 Pennsylvania Ave. SE Ste. 330 202-547-3100
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Capitol Hill Arts Workshop (CHAW) 545 Seventh St. SE 202-547-6839, chaw.org Jazzercise 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-299-9146, jazzercise.com Joy of Motion Dance Center Atlas Performing Arts Center 1333 H St. NE 202-399-6763, joyofmotion.org Momentum Dance & Fitness 534 8th St SE 202-785-0035 momentumdancetheatre.com St. Mark’s Dance Studio 301 A St. SE, 202-543-0053 stmarks.net
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An Ever Expanding Array of Great Eateries
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t really was not that long ago when one could describe most dining options on Capitol Hill and around as…eh. Edible? Mostly. Neighborly? Most definitely. A reason to Uber across town? Um. Not really? Unless you were seriously pursuing a romantic interest over here and wanted to impress your beloved with your knowledge of the local scene. “I totally know ALL the bartenders at the Tune…” This side of DC has experienced a real boom in dining out in both quantity as well as quality and at all price points. When I moved here the breakfast options were slim. The beloved Sherrills was on its way out.
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by Jen DeMayo There were a few diner-ish options embraced by long-time residents and Congresspersons but which frequently left me cold. (I’m from NY/NJ so I know from diners.) Now? Hello breakfast tacos, pretzel sliders, high-end doughnuts, killer croissants and even a pistachio milk option for your morning latte. And that is just breakfast. Oh Capitol Hill you have arrived. In all parts of our glorious neighborhood there are noteworthy restaurants attracting diners from all over the city, the region and the world. Barracks Row is a destination for diners looking for the hottest new spot. The Navy Yard continues to produce more and more reasons to visit that do not remotely
involve baseball. And H Street is proving to be the adventurous dining destination we were promised long ago. And now diners can even take a streetcar! The greatest thing about all these new restaurants? They are good! Local chefs are utilizing innovative techniques, ingredients and approaches. The service is attentive, professional, warm and knowledgeable. Cocktails are tasty, innovative and a bit cheeky, beers are from around the city and the world. The produce is thoughtfully prepared and more and more frequently the star of the show. If only there were a way to squeeze more meals to eat in a day. Here are newest additions to the Hill’s vibrant dining scene.
as breakfast nachos. Chips for breakfast everyone!! The rest of the day diners can enjoy enchiladas, tortas and even empanadas. The space is humble and the prices are reasonable which has quickly established Fresca as a neighborhood favorite.
Chef Alexis Hernandez at Romeo and Julliette Garden Cafe at 3rd and Mass. NE
H Street The neighborhood once unfairly stereotyped by skinny jeans and theme bars has been fighting back with more and more establishments offering grownup fare while maintaining the innovative edge. CopyCat CO. 1110 H Street NE 202-2411492 copycatcompany.com CopyCat Co. combines craft cocktails with Northern Chinese bites like pot stickers, skewers, and bao buns. The combo makes sense once you are there. The upstairs has the cool lounge vibe while the first floor functions as a carry out with quick eats atmosphere. Fresca Taqueria 701 H Street NE 202-544-1579 A recent addition to the taco offerings on H, Fresca’s menu includes more than just the standard Mexican fare. The breakfast menu includes the glorious invention chilequiles which are frequently described
Nando’s Peri Peri 411 H Street NE 202) 821-4155 www.nandosperiperi. com com/restaurants/ h-street The latest DC outpost of the global Portuguese/African chicken empire. Oprah once called the chicken one of her favorite things so it must be good! In addition to chicken there are sides, salads and vegetarian options. A kid’s menu is available and all diners with eating restrictions will rejoice at the clearly labeled menu. Sally’s Middle Name 1320 H Street NE 202-750-6529 sallysmiddlename.com Awkward name but yummy food served in this space formerly occupied by the late and lamented Pizza Parts and Service. The spare environs leave the focus on the food, served mostly in a small plates fashion perfect for sharing. Of note, SMN does not allow tipping and rather adds the service charge to the bill. Harbinger of things to come? Maketto 1351 H Street NE 202-838-9972 maketto1351.com This eagerly anticipated restau-
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and allows diners to mix and match as they please. Don’t like rice? Try noodles. Off carbs? Let lettuce be your base and then top it with classics such as kimchi and fried egg or take a more untraditional path and go for the beets. The restaurant also offers Vietnamese classics like pho and bahn mi. Garrison at 524 8th Street SE. Photo Scott Suchman
rant/retail venue by Toki Underground’s Erik Bruner-Yang is many things. Coffee by Vigilante Coffee; Bakery with treats and pastry by Frenchie’s; Asian inspired lunch, dinner and dim sum and then there is the retail aspect. You will find clothing, shoes and accessories from DC’s own menswear line Durkl. Hard to explain but delicious any time of day.
Union Station Romeo and Juliette 301 Massachusetts Ave. NE 202-7485400 romeoandjulietdc.com Three blocks from Union Station enjoy one of the largest and prettiest outdoor patios on the Hill while dining on Chef Alexis Hernández Ruiz selection of Italian-influenced dishes. Saturday and Sunday brunch.
Pennsylvania Avenue This more established part of the Hill is not content to let the upstart neighborhoods steal all the limelight. New and existing restaurants continue to attract and delight visitors and residents alike. Let’s Mix BiBiJa 209 Pennsylvania Ave., SE 202-544-3049 The latest in the “Chipotle“ incarnations Let’s Mix BiBiJa riffs on the original rice bowl, the classic Korean dish bibimbap
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Stanton and Greene 319 Pennsylvania Ave SE 202-525-3325 stantonandgreene.com Stanton & Greene is the go-to watering hole for pols, staffers and Capitol Hill residents, and evokes the easy elegance of the Capital city’s bars of the early 20th century. The cocktails are classic and the menu offers small plates and sandwiches as well as nods to more contemporary tastes such as the new-classic fried Brussels sprouts.
changes to reflect what is in season at that moment. Luckily flour is a year-round staple and so it seems are the restaurant’s gougeres which inspire patrons to breathless praise. The restaurant boasts an extensive wine list as well as some inspired cocktails. Pineapple and Pearls 715 8th Street SE pineappleandpearls.com The little sister to the nationally acclaimed Rose’s Luxury, Pineapple and Pearls is a coffee and sandwich shop by day and will soon be a fine dining restaurant by night. The prix-fixe, white tablecloth establishment will offer multi-course meals, with wine and drink pairings, tax and tip all included for $250 per person. The new restaurant will take reservations so feel free to wear your high heels since you won’t have to wait in line. Ziafaat Restaurant 1102 8th St SE 202-546-0000 ziaafatgrillrestaurant.com This small restaurant offers traditional
Barracks Row The deep concentration of buzzworthy restaurants has turned this neighborhood into an international destination for those who follow dining trends. Families, the happy hour crews and military personnel bump into Instagramming foodnerds nightly. And I don’t think we have reached peak Barracks Row yet. Garrison 524 8th Street SE 202-506-2445 www.garrisondc.com The Washington Post’s dining critic Tom Sietsima was in raptures over this newcomer. Chef Rob Weland’s seasonal restaurant sources much of its produce from Maryland’s One Acre Farm. As such the menu
Spring arrived at Stanton & Greene’s handsome downstairs bar area. Photo: Celeste McCall
Morning smiles along with coffee and pastries from Pineapple and Pearls. Photo: Jen DeMayo
and freshly prepared Indian and Pakistani food. Order off the menu or try the all-day buffet. Curries and tandoor specialties are available as well as Pakistani style wok-prepared dishes such as jaracgu. The owner’s warm and friendly presence elevates the tasty experience.
for lunch, dinner and brunch year round.
When did this happen? What began as a baseball stadium surrounded by parking lots has become a year-round dining destination. Young families mingle with the after-work crowd and all are accommodated. The development keeps on going so keep your eyes open.
Scarlet Oak 909 New Jersey Ave., SE 202-780-0140 www.scarletoakdc.com Did you know the official tree of DC is the Scarlet Oak? Take that cherry blossoms! Scarlet Oak takes advantage of its location close to Nationals Park and offers an American menu that reflects our national passion for variety. Small plates, pizzas, and meat and fish entrees share the spotlight with pastas made in house. The cocktail, beer and wine list make this a perfect pre, post, or no game spot. u
Due South 301 Water Street SE 202-479-4616 duesouthdc.com The Southern cooking trend shows no signs of abating and why should it? Due South honors this culinary heritage with barbecue, grits and greens while acknowledging kids and the meatless. The drinks reflect a sophisticated approach with south twists on classics such as a Voodoo Negroni and the Bear Bryant old Fashioned. Open
A delicious burger at Due South in Capitol Riverfront.
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A Regional Performing Arts Center with Neighborhood Focus by Phil Hutinet
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he Atlas Performing Arts Center is one of the cultural anchors of the Capitol HillH Street corridor neighborhood and a major regional center for the performing arts. Executive Director Doug Yeuell describes Atlas as a “vessel” which contains other arts organizations which make use of the physical space for both programming and administrative purposes. Atlas’ partners include Capital City Symphony, Mosaic Theater Company of DC, Joy of Motion Dance Center, Step Afrika!, and Congressional Chorus and the American Youth Chorus. Atlas maintains the box office and facilities which include four theaters as follows: the 260 seat Lang theater, the 230 seat Springer theater and two smaller “lab theater spaces”—designed with experimental productions in mind. Atlas produces six major events a year and
partners with resident organizations like the Capital City Symphony for annual events such as the INTERSECTIONS Festival and holiday programming.
History Erected in 1938, Atlas’ main building originally served as a movie theater. While many attribute the decline of H street’s vibrant commercial corridor exclusively to the April 1968 riots, in fact, most American cities had begun to see an exodus of residents from inner cities as new federally funded highways and cheap gas attracted people to a growing and novel suburban lifestyle. However, the 1968 riots hit H Street hardest in DC. After the smoke cleared, the once bustling corridor experienced over three decades of disinvestment and neglect. In 2001, a group of neighbors led by attorney Jane Lang began to discuss the possibilities of transforming the
Photo: Kevin J. Foltz
derelict Atlas Theater into a cultural resource for the neighborhood. In 2006, working with the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (DCCAH), the Atlas reopened incorporating the old movie theater and adjacent storefronts creating 59,000 square feet which includes four performance spaces, dance studios, offices, back-of-house facilities and an expansive lobby with a café. As a result of the redevelopment and preservation efforts, the National Park Service placed Atlas on the National Register of Historic places. In 2012, Atlas received the Mayor’s Arts Award for “Excellence in Service to the Arts.”
An Art Collective 2015 Atlas Gala. Photo: Don Napoleon Complex
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Originally called the Georgetown symphony, Capital City Symphony counts itself among Atlas’ founding
arts organization. Executive Director Vicky Gau remembers driving down H Street in the pouring rain to meet with Jane Lang in the shell which would become Atlas. Gau saw the potential of the space. “I got very excited,” she recalls. “I managed to convince my Georgetown board to come.” Capital City Symphony “set up shop,” as Gau puts it, before the concert hall opened. Now, the organization puts on four concerts a year plus a collaborative concert. Programming includes family-oriented events which Gau says “has been a huge success with Capitol Hill families.” Preceding the Family Concert, parents and children have the chance to interact with an instrument “petting zoo” in Atlas’ lobby. Gau notes the youthful makeup of the audience with many people walking or biking from adjacent neighborhoods like Capitol Hill, Trinidad and Rosedale to attend concerts. As such, while programing does include more traditional 19th and 20th century repertoires, Gau notes that the demographic
composition of Capital City Symphony’s audience embraces more cutting-edge offerings by both living and local composers. Capital City Symphony and Atlas’ missions overlap philosophically in how they approach audience engagement. Gau, like Yeuell, prefers a more casual format where musicians speak directly to the audience about the music they play. Likewise, Yeuell notes that during Atlas’ performances, actors or directors may host a Q&A session before or after the performance, sometimes directly from the stage. Atlas has also developed a burgeoning arts education program since its inception which Yeuell, who has an arts education background, hopes to expand and strengthen as this activity aligns seamlessly with the organization’s community outreach mission.
Community Engagement
Two programs in particular exemplify the organization’s mission to operate as a communityfocused arts organization. City@
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Peace teaches youth conflict resolution skills while AFTAP prepares students for careers in stagecraft. City@Peace is a yearlong program where youth work on conflict resolution skills leading to the realization of an original musical theater production. Participants learn about issues that affect them as individuals and learn to express their emotions by way of the creative process. “It’s really profound work that they come up with,” Yeuell explains “Trials and tribulations come to the forefront as they develop a voice for themselves.” Most importantly, Yeuell believes that these students will develop life-skills that will allow them fuller, positive expression to help them navigate life’s challenges and grow as human beings. The Atlas Stagecraft Training and Apprentice Program (AFTAP) teaches stagecraft skills to men and women 18 years of age or older with a high school degree or the equivalent. The program, which begins in January of every year, allows people interested in a career in the performing arts to gain entry into the workforce. In addition, this program addresses both the needs of a
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growing DC workforce and the demand for such skills by the DC theater community, the second largest in the United States.
INTERSECTIONS Since 2009, Atlas’ INTERSECTIONS has grown into a multi-day performing arts
festival which engages over 400 performers in 100 events. INTERSECTIONS has become Atlas’ signature annual programming initiative with performances, workshops and special events including a signature Café Concerts series offering audiences experiences in theatre, dance, music, vocals, choral, opera, writing, circus and spoken word, coupled with what Atlas calls “public and community art space activation.” Every year, INTERSECTIONS revolves around a theme. Past themes have included crossing borders and exploring America’s multicultural identities. In 2016, the INTERSECTIONS Festival’s theme focused on “artists dedicated to their craft, their entrepreneurial spirit, and their commitment to society.” Phil Hutinet is the publisher of East City Art, a publication dedicated to DC’s visual arts. For more information visit www.eastcityart.com u
Family fun with the Boogie Babies. Photo: Michele Egan
the neighborhood as the Atlas District, the 59,000 square-foot complex is home base for the Capital City Symphony, Joy of Motion, Night Falls on the Blue Congressional Chorus and Planet by Theater Alliance American Youth Chorus, The Mosaic Theater and heater, dance, music and the Step Afrika!. Atlas also helps visual arts have all found a recepfoster aspiring performing artists through tive home—as well as appreciacommunity-based programs of training and tive audiences—here on the Hill. education in the arts and stagecraft. The Whether you want to see a Shakespeare play Atlas’ restored Art Moderne marquee shines or performance art piece, take a class in over H Street which has become a nightlife pottery or jazz dance, listen to a symphony destination for eclectic dining, music and the or a folksinger, view contemporary art (see performing arts. (Read detailed article of the gallery section for complete listings) or Atlas in this year’s Fagon Guide). ancient maps, you can do it all right here in our livable, walkable community. Capital City Symphony Atlas Performing Arts Center Arena Stage 1333 H St. NE 1101 6th St. SW 202-399-7993 x120 202-488-3300, www.arenastage.org capitalcitysymphony.org Founded in 1950, Arena Stage, one of One of the Atlas Performing Center’s first the nation’s original resident theaters, has art partners, the Symphony strives to make become a leading venue for the producgreat orchestral music approachable by tion, presentation, development and study presenting affordable concerts to the public. of the American Theater. With the recent Performing creative programs in a relaxed opening of the Mead Center for American concert format provides a musical outlet Theater, Arena Stage holds not only the for talented amateur as well as professional distinction of being the largest theater in the players. Led by director Victoria Gau, the country dedicated to American plays and 100 volunteer musicians, enthusiastically playwrights, but also premiers new plays as explore both symphonic classics and the well as continuing to produce the classics. best of 20th-century music.
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Atlas Performing Arts Center 1333 H St. NE 202-399-7993, www.atlasarts.org The Atlas Performing Arts Center is where a range of artistic and individual experiences come together to be celebrated. Known in
Capitol Hill Chorale 202-547-1444 www.capitolhillchorale.org Founded in 1993. Maestro Frederick Binkholder leads this 90-voice ensemble, performing a series of three concerts each season at area churches, presenting both a
cappella and accompanied works in classical, folk, jazz, and popular music genres. Capitol Hill Arts Workshop 545 Seventh St. SE 202-547-6839, www.chaw.org Founded in 1972, Capitol Hill Arts Workshop (CHAW) builds community and fosters creativity and connection through its full array of performances, events, exhibitions, and classes as well as short-term workshops for children and adults of all ages and experience levels. The renovated school building on Seventh Street SE houses a dance studio, black box theater, drawing/ painting and ceramics studios, an art gallery, a photographic darkroom, and rooms for private music instruction. Whether you want to see a play, make jewelry, learn how to use your new digital camera, tone up with a dance class, or write a novella, CHAW is the place. The Corner Store 900 South Carolina Ave. SE 202-544-5807, cornerstorearts.org Open its doors in 2001 as a nonprofit arts center, owner Kris Swanson, created The Corner Store; where the work of actors, playwrights, musicians, filmmakers, artists, poets and chefs are regularly showcased. Classes in glass-art and fitness, children’s art sessions, and dance parties are offered. 2016 will continue to focus on musical performances and other small-scale cultural events. Congressional Chorus & American Youth Chorus 1333 H St. NE 202-399-7993 x153 www.congressionalchorus.org Initially an organization of people who
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organization recently began a partnership with DC Public Schools to expand its curriculum. The first program was piloted at Maury Elementary with plans to expand to other elementary schools in Ward 6.
Capital Fringe 1358 Florida Avenue NE 202-737-7230, capitalfringe.org The critically acclaimed arts institution has found a permanent home on the southern edge of Trinidad NE in what had been CONNERSMITH’s contemporary art gallery and before that a tire factory. The new space will host a series of theatrical and musical performances as well as the annual Capital Fringe Festival which takes place during the summer, usually in July. The organization specializes in showcasing local performers who work in contemporary and cutting edge productions.
Ebenezers Coffeehouse 201 F St. NE Owen at the Argonaut. Photo: Melissa Ashabranner 202-558-6900 ebenezerscoffeeworked on Capitol Hill, the group has since house.com expanded its membership to 80 singers Ebenezers Coffeehouse opened in 2006 in Hill Center from diverse professions and backgrounds. a former diner. Owned and operated by the 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE Congressional Chorus and American Youth National Community Church, Ebenezers not 202-549-4172, hillcenterdc.org Chorus has sung for several occasions at the only offers free-trade “coffee with a cause,” but The Hill Center has 11 program rooms White House and at numerous functions on has also become a lively venue for local indie, including a fully-outfitted demonstration Capitol Hill that have included presidential folk rock, and acoustic singers and songwriters. kitchen, computer labs, and an art studio. inaugurations and the Capitol Christmas In addition, the coffeehouse hosts ballroom Hill Center has more than 50 “Program tree lighting. The organization has open dance lessons and open-mic nights for musiPartners,” offering instruction and presentaauditions for interested adults and youth. cians and poets. In spring 2016, the church tions for people of all ages and backgrounds. will open a new theater on Barracks Row Some representative classes include music Dance Place that will also show movies during the week. lessons, robotics, language classes, creative 3225 Eighth St. NE writing, art classes, yoga and gourmet cook202-269-1600, danceplace.org Folger Shakespeare Library ing classes with renowned chefs. Dance Place’s newly renovated and ex201 East Capitol St. SE panded theater has taken the audience’s 202-544-4600, 202-544-7077 Joy of Motion experience to a new level. Committed to www.folger.edu Atlas Performing Arts Center enriching the field of dance locally, nationFolger Shakespeare Library is home to the 1333 H St. NE ally and internationally, Dance Place offers world’s largest and finest collection of Shake202-399-6763, joyofmotion.org a year-round weekend dance performing speare’s material and to major collections of Since 1976, Joy of Motion has been emseries, with dance shows every weekend in other rare Renaissance books, modern dance, African Dance, tap dance, manuscripts and works of performance art and hip hop. Dance Place art. Its Elizabethan theater offers work/study and internship programs provides an intimate setting giving aspiring dancers an opportunity to for world class productions take dance classes for free. serving a wide audience of researchers, visitors, teachDC Youth Orchestra Program ers, students, families and 1700 East Capitol Street NE theater and concert-goers. Its 202-698-0123 , www.dcyop.org well-known public programs Located at Eastern High School, the DC include plays, concerts, literary Youth Orchestra Program provides affordreadings, family activities, and able, accessible, quality music instruction exhibitions, as well as numerand performance opportunities for young Get into the Halloween spirit with Washington Improv ous K-12 and college programs Theatre’s “HOWL” at the Atlas Performing Arts Center. people in the DC metropolitan area. The for students and teachers. Photo: Darian Glover
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PARCEL Market 2015. Photo: M Ashabranner
bracing the philosophy that “Dance is for Everyone!” From its studios at the Atlas Performing Center and at other locations in the metropolitan area, Joy of Motion offers classes and workshops for dancers (and would-be dancers) of all ages, abilities, and levels. Whether teaching ballet, hip hop, flamenco, ballroom, tango, or belly dancing, this winner of two Mayor’s Art Awards for its contributions to arts and art education encourages its students to stretch their minds, bodies, and spirits to their fullest potential. The Library of Congress 1 First St. SE 202-707-5000 www.loc.gov The largest library in the world, the Library of Congress houses millions of books, recordings, photographs, maps, and manuscripts. Its mission is to make those resources available to the American people—and it does so free of charge. Enjoy movies, concerts, exhibitions, book talks, and poetry readings, or visit the website to explore old maps, enjoy political cartoons, watch animated films, or read historical documents. Every fall, the Library sponsors the popular National Book Festival on the Mall, featuring scores of well-known
known authors reading from their latest works.
Award for her work in teaching generations of dancers.
Mosaic Theater Company 1333 H St. NE 202-399-7993 ext. 2 www.mosaictheater.org Mosaic Theater Company of DC is produces powerful, transformational, sociallyrelevant art, producing plays by authors on the front lines of conflict zones which providing audiences with a dynamic new venue for the dramatizing and debating of ideas. This includes the company’s annual intercultural festival and acclaimed Voices From a Changing Middle East series.
St. Mark’s Players 118 Third St SE 202-546-9670, stmarksplayers.org St. Mark’s Players have been a fixture on Capitol Hill for over 30 years as the resident company at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. From their roots performing Gilbert and Sullivan operettas, this nonprofit participatory company has evolved to become an established and respected member of the DC theater community. The Players perform three plays each season, selected to both entertain and challenge their growing audiences.
Opera Lafayette 10 4th St. NE 202-546-9332 www.operalafayette.org Founded in 1995 in Washington, DC, by Conductor and Artistic Director Ryan Brown, Opera Lafayette is an American period-instrument ensemble that specializes in the French repertoire, rediscovers masterpieces, and creates a recorded legacy of its work. St. Mark’s Dance Studio 301 A St. SE 202-543-0054 stmarksdancestudio.org St. Mark’s Episcopal Church has been the home of St. Mark’s Dance Studio, training budding ballerinas and aspiring jazz dancers for over 40 years. St. Mark’s offers a variety of dancing for pre-schoolers to adults directed by Rosetta Brooks, winner of a 2009 Capitol Hill Community Achievement
Step Afrika! 1333 H St. NE 202-399-7993 ext.112 www.stepafrika.org Over the past 21 years Step Afrika! has grown to become one of the top 10 African American Dance Companies in the US and Washington DC’s largest African American arts organization. Step Afrika! began as an exchange program with the Soweto Dance Theatre of Johannesburg, South Africa, and has expanded to become a national and international touring company presenting performance, residencies and workshops worldwide. Step Afrika! gets people moving—towards college, towards a greater appreciation for the arts and towards a better understanding of each other. u
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American Legion Post 8 224 D Street, SE 202-543-9163 www.legiondc8.org The American Legion Kenneth H. Nash Post 8 is located near three blocks to the house side of Congress, two blocks to metro and three blocks off the SE-SW Freeway. The private accommodations accommodate up to 200 standing guests and 140 seated. Amenities include tables and chairs, private bar, public parking, ADA access/restrooms, catering work station & outdoor cooking and A/V hook-up, large flat-screen TV screen and Nintendo Wii. Contact Reservation Manager at DCPOST88@gmail.com for additional details and calendar openings. Atlas Performing Arts Center 1333 H Street, NE 202.399.7993 www.atlasarts.org With spacious venues available year round to host galas, weddings, theme parties, Bar & Bat Mitzvahs, luncheons, dinners,
seminars and fundraisers, the Atlas has a variety of spaces that can be transformed into the perfect venue for your performance or event. The Sprenger Theatre is a large black box theatre that can be transformed into an elegant setting for any event comfortably seating 250 guests. Theatre Lab II can hold up to 100 guests for a plated dinner making it the perfect venue for an intimate dinner or cocktail reception. Kiplinger Foundation Foyer is located adjacent to the Theresa and Jane Lang Theatre making it the prime place to host an intimate pre-show or post-show event, accommodating up to 15 guests for a standing cocktail reception. Visit their website for more information or contact Tynisha Brooks, Special Events Manager, at 202.399.7993, ext. 106 or email events@atlasarts.org. Corner Store Arts 900 South Carolina Avenue NE 202-255-2180 www.cornerstorearts.org The site of Corner Store Arts housed a
The Atlas can accommodate all sizes and types of events.
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family run, Italian-style corner grocery store until the mid-1990s. Kris Swanson and Roy Mustelier lovingly restored the building in 2001 and now host black-box productions, gallery openings and small concerts in their home’s main living space. Corner Store Arts provides the quintessential “Hill” experience to those seeking an intimate venue for weddings or other social occasions. Contact Kris Swanson at kris@cornerstorearts.org to your next event. Credit Union House 403 C Street, N.E 202-548-3131 www.cuhouse.com/ host-an-event.php Credit Union House is a first-class events facility designed specifically for entertaining. Conveniently situated on Capitol Hill, it is the ideal location for your next cocktail reception, political fundraiser, or business meeting in one of three rooms: The Board Room, The Capitol View Room and The CO-OP Conference Room. Credit Union House offers elegant entertaining space in the main headquarters at 403 C Street, NE as well as the property next door at 401 C Street, NE. Credit Union House does not provide catering, but they can connect you to an experienced caterer to meet your needs. Contact either Sue McCue, Director, smccue@cuhouse.com, 202-548-3130; or Maureen Mulima, Business Development Specialist, mmulima@cuhouse.com, 202548-3131. Eastern Market’s North Hall 225 7th Street, SE www.easternmarket-dc.org For decades historic Eastern Market’s North Hall has been a premiere destination on Capitol Hill for receptions, fundraisers, community events, weddings, meetings and
more! The North Hall was newly renovated in 2009 as part of Eastern Market’s $22 million restoration. Amenities include 3,500 square feet of event space, historical ambiance with vaulted ceilings, dramatic arched windows and a beautiful hardwood movable dance floor, state-of-the-art lighting, and gallery walls. The Hall is available all year round – day and evening. Visit their website for prices and more information. Or contact Yolonda Mack, yolonda.mack@ dc.gov, 202-345-2861. Ebenezer’s Coffee House 201 F St, NE 202-558-6900 ebenezerscoffeehouse.com Just one block away from Union Station, Ebenezer’s has a sleek lower level event space ideal for concerts, meetings, film screenings, parties and other functions. Complete with state-of-the-art sound and video equipment, the space boasts high-definition technology, a concert-quality sound system, multiple flat-screen TVs and a large pull-down screen. To place a catering order, contact catering@ ebenezerscoffeehouse.com or call 202-5586900. To reserve the lower level event space, visit their website for more information. The Fridge 516½ Eight Street SE alex@thefridgedc.com www.thefridgedc.com The 1,000 square foot gallery has 12’ high ceilings with skylights and is furnished with contemporary lighting and fixtures. Other features include 5’ x 10’ raised stage, 60 chair capacity, 8’ high DJ booth and a kitchen and service area with a dual-sink, refrigerator, four-range stove top, microwave oven and ice maker. In addition, the gallery also has microphone, speakers and a video projector available. Gallery NK 321 K Street NE (rear alley) www.galleryonk.com Gallery NK is located in renovated historic carriage house located steps from Union Sta-
tion, NoMa, H Street and Capitol Hill. The gallery can accommodate receptions, meetings and other social, corporate and nonprofit events of up to 100 people standing. The space features high ceilings, clean white walls and hardwood floors. Valet and street parking are available. Contact Nihal Kececi at 202-608-1389 or info@galleryonk.com
An event in one of the lovely rooms available at the Hill Center.
Gallery O on H 1354 H Street NE www.galleryoonh.com The recently renovated space on H Street NE has two-levels of finished space blending a mixture of contemporary and antique architectural finishes. The indoor space has a state-of-the art hanging system perfect for a pop-up exhibition. Outside, a massive outdoor patio, on two levels, includes both an outdoor bar and a wooden platform stage that is ideal for performances. For more information about renting Gallery O on H, contact Mary Ellen Vehlow at 202.213.2465 or via email at OonHgalleryandevents@gmail.com Hill Center 921 Pennsylvania Ave, SE 202.499.6449 www.hillcenterdc.org Hill Center on Capitol Hill features an array of beautiful, light-filled meeting spaces that combine exquisite historic details with every modern amenity. Just blocks from the US Capitol, Hill Center is readily accessible to policy makers, trade associations, and business leaders. This elegant venue accommodates 10-200 guests for events ranging from small board meetings to grand receptions; perfect for conferences, fundraisers and inauguration events as well as weddings and family celebrations. Hill
Center is just blocks from the US Capitol, one block from Metro, and minutes from Reagan National Airport and Union Station. Hill Center is ADA accessible, with Wi-Fi and high-tech AV capabilities. Visit their website for prices and more information. Or contact Special Events Coordinator James Sims, james@HillCenterDC.org. Sewall Belmont House and Museum 144 Constitution Ave, NE 202-546-1210 x 12 privateevents@sewall.belmont.org www.sewallbelmont.org The Sewall Belmont House and Museum celebrates women’s progress towards equality – and explores the evolving role of women and their contributions to society – through education programs, tours, exhibits, research and publications. There is close proximity to Senate and House offices, the Supreme Court, and the Capitol with easy access to public transportation. With a National Historic Landmark designation and the only historic home and garden for rent on Capitol Hill, the Sewall-Belmont House & Museum offers a unique and appealing setting for your special event. Glass paneled French doors flank the interior terrace opening to the exterior terrace and adjacent tented area and historic garden. u
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An opening reception at the Hill Center Galleries. Photo: Terricka Johnson
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apitol Hill and the adjacent H Street corridor have become one of the region’s preeminent centers for contemporary visual art.
Capitol Hill Art League (CHAL) 545 7th Street SE www.caphillartleague.org CHAL showcases and supports more than 150 local artists through exhibitions, gallery talks, master classes, lectures, workshops, and other activities, including seven juried exhibits and
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one non-juried holiday sale from September to May through which members can exhibit and sell their work. The League also promotes public appreciation of art through exhibitions in banks, restaurants, offices, and law firms. The Corner Store 9th and S. Carolina, SE www.cornerstorearts.org The Corner Store hosts periodic solo exhibitions of local, national and international artists. The gallery exhibits work
by mid-career and established artists who show mastery in their chosen media. DCCCAH “I Street” Gallery 200 I Street SE dcarts.dc.gov The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities is located in the Capitol Riverfront neighborhood. Exhibitions focus on Washington, DC-based artists and have included posthumous retrospectives of local art world giants like Lois Mailou Jones. The Fridge 516½ Eight Street SE www.thefridgedc.com Located in a cobblestoned alley off Barrack’s Row, the Fridge has established itself as the regional authority for exhibiting the most prominent national and international street and outsider artists. In addition to the visual arts, the gallery maintains a rigorous programming schedule that includes workshops, musical performances, poetry readings and spoken word. Gallery NK 321 K Street NE (rear alley) www.galleryonk.com Gallery NK is part artist studio, part artist residence and mostly a street level art gallery tucked away in a cozy alley between I and K Streets NE. The gallery exhibits local and international artists in a variety of mediums. Gallery O on H 1354 H Street NE www.galleryoonh.com Gallery O on H produces a wide variety of events not limited exclusively to art exhibitions. The gallery programs everything from jazz concerts to burlesque performances. Signature programming includes a Twelfth Night Party, a Mardi Gras extravaganza and a Krampus Nacht celebration and parade. During the H Street Festival, the gallery curates the Art Car display, and selects over a dozen of local artists to show work in a street vending format. Gallery O on H also hosts East City Art’s annual EMULSION art competition which exhibits juried work from the most talented artists in the Washington-Baltimore region. Hill Center 921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE www.hillcenterdc.org Hill Center organizes several group exhibitions annually. Hill Center’s programming focuses mainly on group exhibitions by local photographers, painters and mixed media artists, many of whom live and work on Capitol Hill. In November, Hill Center hosts Pottery on the Hill, a juried exhibition of nationally renowned ceramicists in an expo type setting showing both functional and non-functional pottery. u
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redit Union House is a gracious, wellappointed facility conveniently located in the heart of the historic Capitol Hill neighborhood. Our outdoor entertaining space offers stunning views of the U.S. Capitol Building, Library of Congress and U.S. Supreme Court. We have a wide-range of audio/visual equipment included with rental to meet your event’s needs. Credit Union House can accommodate up to 75 guests for aseated meal or 125 people for a standing reception.
www.cuhouse.com 403 C Street, NE | Wash., DC 20002 p: 202-548-3131 | f: 202-548-3148
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The 201 Bar features a modern look with a focus on craft beer, small batch wines, hand crafted cocktails & bourbon infusions, and a distinguished craft bourbon & whiskey list. The 201 Bar offers great happy hour specials every day and specializes in private events. It is the premier venue on Capitol Hill to host fundraisers, personal celebrations, corporate receptions and more. With a variety of private event areas it is the perfect venue for an event from 30 to 300. Join us for your next special occasion or happy hour throughout the week.
Agua 301 Modern Mexican celebrates the culture and cuisine of Mexico taking contemporary Mexican cuisine and infusing it with modern flair. This is not Tex Mex! Our chef tweaks traditional Mexican ingredients and flavor profiles through experimental ingredient combinations and serves it up waterside in Yards Park. Whether you are looking for pitchers of margaritas, daily Happy Hour Specials or a stunning and dynamic outdoor seating area, it’s all a mere block and a half from the Navy Yard metro and a stones throw from Nats Stadium. Join us for brunch Saturday and Sunday!
201 Massachusetts Ave, NE 202-544-5201 www.201bar.com
301 Water St, SE 202-484-0301 www.agua301.com
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Capitol Hill’s restaurant which strives to boost your energy is Balkan cuisine restaurant - Ambar. While enjoying the hospitality typical for the Balkans, don’t miss out on the exquisite piquant cuisine and Rakia cocktails. Balkan Kebab, Mezze meats and Kajamk dips are a must if you are at Ambar for the first time. Aside from lovely outside seating Ambar has rooftop patio which is perfect for private events, Happy hour, but also for casual meetings and brunch with friends. Every day, Ambar offers Unique Balkan Experience for dinner with unlimited food and drinks for $49 per person as well as unlimited brunch on Saturday and Sundays for $39 per person.
With the largest collection of bourbons, whiskeys, and elixirs on Capitol Hill, and with Chef Garret Fleming at the helm in the kitchen, Barrel strives to bring you the best drink and southern inspired food possible at fair and just pricing. Enjoy your time with us during happy hour, dinner, and brunch, and venture downstairs to the Elixir Bar for our ever-changing menu of inventive cocktails! Take care and see y’all soon!
523 8th Street SE 202-813-3039 www.ambarrestaurant.com
613 Pennsylvania Ave, SE www.barreldc.com
TEN 01 infuses spirited and creative food, a thoughtful selection of local craft beer, and fine delectable craft cocktails all brought together to stimulate your mind, palate and soul. The atmosphere is fun, comfortable and unpretentious, while the service is friendly and attentive. Meet new friends or watch the game at our large look-around second floor bar or enjoy the outdoors and the best views of H street on our grand rooftop, it’s the best of both worlds. And you will LOVE the food from our all-scratch kitchen. Enjoy dinner nightly, the best Saturday and Sunday Brunch on H street, Happy Hour everyday from 5-7pm and delicious late night food. We are at the corner of 10th and H NE above Ben’s Chili Bowl. Come, relax, have fun, enjoy. We welcome birthdays, group happy hours, private events and rooftop rentals. For bookings please call 202-733-2405 or email ten01h@gmail.com
1001 H St, NE 202-733-2405
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Beuchert’s Saloon is a neighborhood restaurant and bar serving up a “farm American” dining experience in the historically vibrant Eastern Market neighborhood of Washington, DC. Beuchert’s offers a fresh, creative take on farm-to-table dining with a bit of playfulness infused into every dish. Chef Andrew Markert works with the freshest ingredients using whole animal cookery. Beuchert’s sources the best locally grown produce, grains, and meats from small farms and co-ops— much of which comes from East Oaks Organics Farm, our family farm in Poolesville, MD. Beuchert’s boasts a rotating draft beer line-up, a cuisine-focused wine program, and a carefully crafted cocktail menu with seasonal, specialty, and classic cocktails with a twist. Beuchert’s proudly offers happy hour Monday thru Friday 4pm - 7pm & even on Sundays from 4pm - close (bar only). The summer garden, recently renovated this past year, the most intimate and private outdoor dining areas on The Hill, complete with covered seating. Beuchert’s kitchen is open for dinner from 5:30pm - 10pm Sunday thru Thursday and 5:30pm – 12 midnight on Friday and Saturday. The already famous Beuchert’s Brunch menu is served every Saturday and Sunday with the best and only bottomless Mead-Mosas in the city! Mead-Mosas are made with Charm City Meadworks Sparkling Basil Lemongrass Mead on tap from Baltimore and fresh squeezed orange or grapefruit juice. Be on the look out for lunch in March 2016! Chef Drew will create delicious lunch fare for a quick meal packed with flavor serving Capitol Hill lunch crowd. There will also be drink specials at the bar –ask about the “Day-Cap Special”! Reservations are gladly accepted for any party size. We have full service, full menu availability everywhere in the restaurant: our bar, Chef’s Counter and dining room. Beuchert’s provides an exceptional location for large parties; rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, luncheons and more! Please send us an email at events@beuchertssaloon.com for more information.
623 Pennsylvania Ave, SE 202-733-1384 www.beuchertssaloon.com
O Syle Hi Vnue Meets N Syle Fnc Cuisin Serving Lunch, Brunch, Dinner
Happy Hour Menu: Mon - Fri Pre-Theatre Menu: Everyday 5pm - 6.30 pm
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New Orleans native chef David Guas captures the culture, creates a community & cultivates a taste for the south. From an informal bakery and gathering lunch hangout by day to a casual dinner spot by night. Enjoy indoor or outdoor dining on the big patio at the only southern eatery on the Hill - corner of 9th & Pennsylvania Ave, SE Breakfast & Lunch: Seven Days a Week Dinner: Mon - Sat | Appetizer + Entree + Glass Of Wine $22
901 Pennsylvania Ave SE 202-664-5307 www.bayoubakerydc.com
Follow us to Pennsylvania Avenue for the tastiest Eastern fare in the city. With sushi specialties and excellent entrees, Hunan Dynasty is serving fine Asian cuisine right to your plate. We present a tasty array of duck, beef, and seafood dinners. Order your favorite, such as spicy shredded duck in garlic sauce, Hunan lamb, and sautéed shrimp with cashew. Vegetarians can enjoy our eggplant with garlic sauce or a veggie combination platter. Our menu revolves regularly with new dishes, so ask your server about our special platters. Hunan Dynasty is looking forward to serving you and your family at our famed restaurant today. Also offering delivery.
215 Pennsylvania Ave, SE 202-546-6161 www.hunandynastycapitolhill.com
LUNCH & DINNER & SATURDAY & SUNDAY BRUNCH PRIVATE PARTIES – FUNDRAISER, ENGAGEMENT, BIRTHDAY Private Dining up to 100 People Béarnaise is a classic French Bistro on Capitol Hill with a chic, social atmosphere. It embodies the experiences of Chef Spike and his sister, Micheline, growing up among fabulous steak frites in Montreal and spending time cooking, exploring and living among French bistros in Paris. Among our Chef Specialties (everything is served with Frites!): Classic Onion Soup Warm Goat Cheese Salad Steak Frites, Bearnaise Sauce Duck Confit Delicious PEI Mussels Menu Tender Filet Mignon, Borderlaise Sauce Croque Madame Crispy Roast Chicken, Meyer Lemon Jus Don’t Forget Dessert…. Profiteroles, Vanilla Custard in Pastry Shells, Homemade Chocolate Sauce Dark, Milk and White Chocolate Mousse, Brownie Crumble Homemade Creamy Cheesecake, Blueberry Compote Praline Crème Brulee, Candied Hazelnuts
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FINE GERMAN & EUROPEAN CUISINE 322 Massachusetts Ave. NE 202.543.7656 cafeberlin-dc.com
Salvadorian & Mexican cuiSine
25 Years on Capitol Hill Homemade seafood, burritos enchiladas, steaks, fajitas and Salvadorian chicken among others. Favorites include shrimp fajitas, puerco del horno and el tipico (a mix of Salvadorian specialties). Don’t miss their Daily Specials on the menu. Great service and reasonable prices. Offering happy hour during the week from 3:00pm-6:00pm. Open 7 days a week; 11:00am-10:30pm. Carry Out & Catering Available.
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Welcome to the best kept secret on H Street. Le Grenier’s charming decor and romantic ambiance transports you to a sexier time and place. The ideal hideaway for an intimate dinner or drinks with old comrades, Le Grenier offers a seasonal menu featuring a variety of dishes, from French classic to modern, as well as savory and sweet crepes. Enjoy craft cocktails or a rotating seasonal wine list (by the glass!) at the sleek marble bar, and don’t forget to indulge in Le Grenier’s decadent selection of cheeses, sure to delight even the most discerning francophile.
502 H St, NE 202-544-4999 www.legrenierdc.com
Located in the east of Capitol Hill, Lincoln Park Kitchen & Wine Bar, serves modern American cuisine with unique & bold flavors and a variety of international wines and hand crafted cocktails. Lincoln Park Kitchen and Wine Bar also has a delightful patio seating with a nurtured view facing the historic Lincoln Park. Whether you are in the mood for Louisiana crawfish hush puppies, Flaxseed crusted artichokes, Red mole rubbed duck with quinoa pumpkin salad, root beer braised beef short rib, and flatbread or cheese charcuterie plate this place won’t disappoint you. Also don’t miss out on their homemade desserts to include the gluten free chocolate Lava cake with salted caramel ice cream, or the Big smile granola peach cobbler with hazelnut ice cream. This place is friendly with a very homey feel right here in the neighborhood. Now offering “kids eat free” on Sundays from 3:00 -7:00 p.m.
106 13th St. SE 202-506-7013
Le Pain Quotidien - French for “the daily bread” - is a Belgian bakery and restaurant serving handmade organic bread, soups, salads, signature tartines, pastries and desserts for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Founded by chef Alain Coumont, the menu focuses on simple and wholesome recipes made with local, seasonal and organic ingredients whenever possible. A rustic communal table made from reclaimed wood is at the centerpiece of the restaurant, inviting guests to gather with friends and family, while a sunny wraparound patio is the perfect place to relax on warm days.
Located in the heart of Barracks Row. The idea was born in France, a simple yet exceptional meal of Steak and Frites. Owners Mark and Tom aim to provide this experience in a fun, friendly neighborhood environment where customers can come to relax and enjoy great food. Medium Rare offers a prix fixe dinner and brunch menu that has proven to be one of the best deals in the city. You get rustic, artisan bread, salad, steak, frites and the famous secret sauce. Brunch offers a more varied menu which includes, french toast, eggs benedict and more. Please stop by for a visit and bring the whole family. Ask for Adam, the GM he’ll take great care of you. Bon appetit!
660 Pennsylvania Ave SE 202-459-9147 www.lepainquotidien.com
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RedRocks H Street offers over seven thousand square feet and three levels of soaring ceilings and exposed brick, spanning 3 floors with 3 bars including a rooftop and balcony. Featuring multi-award winning pizzas and a menu using all hand-crafted, seasonal and “from scratch” ingredients. They boast twenty craft beer lines; many of them local, a wine list highlighting sustainable and organic vineyards and constantly rotating seasonal specialty cocktails. A prime destination for dining, large or small private events, late night dancing & drinking, and weekend bottomless mimosa brunch!! Let them know if you’re looking to host an event.
1348 H St, NE 202-621-7300 www.redrocksdc.com
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tutto Italiano, tutto il giorno | all Italian, all day Step into this little piece of Italia…terra cotta flooring from the oldest manufacturer in Toscana and hand blown glass globes from Venezia set the ambiance of this special bottega. Enjoy all things Italian all day long. Start your morning with a warm baked pastry and illy caffé, ease into lunch with fresh panini and primi piatti and finally enjoy a fresh house made pasta or risotto either in the store or packaged to take home for your dinner. Radici seats 15 comfortably inside and 35 on the patio. Cater full meals and parties both on premise and off. Weekend live music entertainment, wine tastings, and aperitivi make Radici the place to enjoy the dolce vita!
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Single Origin COffee freShly rOaSted On Site Quality organic, shade grown, fair traded coffee and a variety of loose leaf teas. Great smoothies, bagels, salads, sandwiches and desserts. Ethiopian coffee rituals on Sundays at 2 pm. Their patio is the perfect place to grab a cup of coffee or enjoy their healthy smoothies and relax. Hours: Mon.–Fri. 7am–7pm | Sat. 8am–6pm | Sun. 8am–5pm
417 H St, NE 202-548-0081 www.sidamocoffeeandtea.com
D I N I N G RO OM & PUB LI C H O USE Three-story neighborhood bistro with an international menu, and an array of craft beers, wines and cocktails at three bars. Smith Commons offers something for every palate. Well-honed interiors, seasonal outdoor patios, regular exciting events and eclectic music. Offering some of the best area DJ’s every Friday and Saturday nights until 2:00 am. Patios are open year round with heaters during the winter.
1245 H St. NE 202.396.0038 www.smithcommonsdc.com
A More Perfect Pub, Union Pub is THE quintessential Capitol Hill place where young professionals, Hill staffers, and neighborhood families and friends gather and call home. From political events like the State of the Union, to all major sporting events, “U.P.” is one of the premier bars in D.C. to watch your favorite event with 25 flat screen TVs and 3 high-definition projection screens. Join us for our happy hour all week long and bottomless brunch on Saturdays and Sundays!
201 Massachusetts Ave, NE 202-546-7200 www.unionpubdc.com
Tunnicliff’s Tavern is a popular watering hole that has been a local favorite since the 1980’s. Directly across from Eastern Market, the restaurant serves lunch, dinner and brunch. There is a large patio ideal for relaxing and people watching. On the menu are excellent burgers, pizza, crab cakes, steaks salads and a full array of appetizers.
222 7th St, SE 202-544-5680 www.tunnicliffs.com
INDIAN & PAKISTANI CUISINE Enjoy our fresh and tasty Pakistani/Indian cuisine with plenty of vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. We offer a $9.99 Buffet all day long. Taste a variety of lentils, vegetables & meat served with rice, bread salad & chutney. Lunch special from 11am–3pm. Delivery and Carry Out Available.
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201 8TH ST NE | 202.544.5469
FREE SCREENINGS DETAILED ASSESSMENTS SCHOOL AND PARENT CONSULTATIONS SOCIAL LANGUAGE GROUPS PHONEMIC/READING THERAPY DC STRONG START PARTNER ORAL-MOTOR/FEEDING THERAPY
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Maury Elementary fourth graders created their own Superheroes when art teacher, Lauren Bomba, set out to stretch the students understanding of textiles, fibers, craft media and contemporary art.
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ife is all about choices. We make choices all day and the majority are of little to no consequence (e.g. Hit snooze or get up? Thai or Sushi? Metro or Uber?) We occasionally are faced with Big Ones. Having kids is definitely up there among the Major Life decisions such as marriage, educational choices and tattoos though unlike tattoos most children do eventually leave you while the tribal band on your ankle that was so
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hip in the 90s is there for life. Choosing where to raise said children is another Big Choice. When we started our family in 2000 we had just moved to the Hill, just one block south of H Street, to our very first house. We were doing the opposite of what many people in our situation were doing at the time. Procreation frequently meant abandoning urban life for the big lawns and supposedly better school options of the surrounding areas.
Peabody kindergartners created a banner to decorate the construction fence around the Hine School redevelopment project. The banner featuring a huge cherry tree under a vivid blue sky and layers of rich soil with earthworms below.
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We aren’t the greatest planners and were just impressed we owned a house. The thought of schools, sports, or you know, actual human children with independent lives, really didn’t cross our minds until about a year or so into the whole parenting thing. Luckily my new mom friends and I had started a little parenting community and listserve called Moms on the Hill (MOTH) and through connections made there we were eventually able to get DC
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Playing at Yards Park. Photo: PHOTOPIA/Elizabeth Dranitzke
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school savvy and find plenty of academic, cultural and athletic opportunities for both kids and grown ups. My family seems to have bridged a time when there were some kids on the Hill and kids could basically go to whatever school you wanted them to provided you were willing to put in the waiting time for the Out of Boundary process. This was prelottery. We were the beginnings of a baby boom of people on the Hill, in DC and nationwide who were rethinking the whole flee to the ‘burbs approach to parenting. As the number of families with kids has grown so have the family-friendly options. We were there for the first years of Capitol Hill Little League. While we don’t have a snack bar, sound system or even enough fields the way many of the neighboring areas do, how many suburban leagues can boast they play by a pretzel bakery? Sports on the Hill has been providing athletic opportunities for Hill kids long before my kids were here and
will continue to do so. Hill kids can access world class arts instruction here in the neighborhood at Joy of Motion at the Atlas, Shakespeare Theatre, Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, Music on the Hill, Hill Center and the DC Youth Orchestra. Little ones can shake it with Mister Mike’s Music or Boogie Babes. Crafty types can go to town with glitter at Little Loft. Our kids have benefitted from having several educational options from which to choose. The plethora of charter schools, private schools and the ability to send one’s children to an out of boundary school means that kids who were all babies together often end up at different schools. But thanks to our local athletic and artistic opportunities it has meant that friends can still spend time together and sometimes they reconnect again in high school. Parents who are still in the “follow them around the playground” phase may have a hard time envisioning a time when the precious charges walk out the
door without us. I know I used to recall my own free range childhood in New York never really sure my kids would experience anything remotely similar. How could that be possible? Sure we know that’s the theory but the early parenting years are intense and exhausting and the non-stop reality of keeping them alive. It seems impossible to imagine. And then. What begins with a day care, then preschool becomes few playdates, drop off birthday parties, sleepovers, maybe some summer camp, and then (yeesh) middle school and step by step these totally dependent creatures are their own people. With ideas, opinions and DC One cards. A lifetime of city living, spent crossing streets (always on the lookout for Maryland drivers, natch) watching the grownups negotiating Metro and possible street harassment renders these kids somehow capable problem solvers moving about the city on their own. I confess to feeling amazement and pride when one of my kids tells me how he dealt with a public transportation snafu and somehow ends up at his destination intact. Who would
have thought? This small town in a big city is literally that proverbial village in which we raise our kids. The community that welcomed those babies becomes eyeballs on the street and public transportation. This means I get the occasional “I saw your kid…” emails which may mention decent behavior in public or an awkward teen greeting. It is my great hope these encounters deepen their sense of connectedness and maybe even love for their community. Now all of our local schools have pre-K 3 programs and long waiting lists. Now families can stroll to H Street for dance classes and children’s performances. The Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital offers a variety of classes and performances for all ages. And we still are tickled at the ease with which we can go take in a Nationals game. Our decision to raise a family on the Hill may have been made by the caprice of the end of the 20th century real estate market but viewing this choice 16 years later I still would not change a thing. (Fingers crossed my younger son gets into his first choice DCPS magnet high school.…) u
Capitol Hill Day School 6th Grade at Museum of Natural History.
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CLASSES & LEARNING Capitol Hill and the Washington area have many great weekday and weekend activities and workshops for children. The following are just a few options available nearby. American Youth Chorus 545 Seventh St. SE www.americanyouthchorus.org The American Youth Chorus is the afterschool program of the Congressional Chorus at the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop (CHAW), for students ages eight to 14. Founded on the belief that all children deserve a high-quality music education, AYC offers a performance-based choral arts and humanities program that encourages young people to develop their voices, creativity, and self-esteem in a fun and supportive environment.
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Busy Bees Music & Art Playgroup DCBusyBees@gmail.com www.BusyBeesDC.com Busy Bees Music & Art Playgroup offers drop-off playschool and preschool every weekday. They also are starting music classes for the newly walking to 36-monthold set that are combined with free play in our fabulous space. In addition, Busy Bees holds camps for ages 2-9 years old for school days off, Spring Break, Summer, and Winter Break. All activities incorporate music and art and the preschool and camps also include Spanish instruction, music, games, and other activities. More classes will be added soon. 1,800 square foot kid-friendly space available for birthday parties or other family-oriented festivities!
Boogie Babes www.boogiebabes.blogspot.com A live music performance for kids and their grownups! They usually have weekly shows on weekday mornings although they also offer shows on weekend mornings and occasional happy hours. To join their mailing list please email dcboogiebabes@gmail.com Breathing Space 1123 Pennsylvania Ave SE 202-599-0434 inquiries@breathingspacedc.com www.breathingspacedc.com Classes and wellness services and education for families and children of all ages - from newborn to adult – including yoga, Pilates, breastfeeding support, childbirth education, and more.
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Capitol Hill Arts Workshop (CHAW) 545 Seventh St. SE 202-547-6839, www.chaw.org Creativity, confidence, and community are the watchwords of the new Youth Arts Program at Capitol Hill Arts Workshop (CHAW). Diverse and dynamic classes in dance, theater, music, visual art, ceramics, and photography help students develop a unique artistic voice as they explore and create while working in community with their peers. Tuition assistance, payment plans, and transportation options are available for all. Additionally, CHAW provides special middle school classes focusing on deeper arts. Private music instruction is also available.
Capitol Hill Youth Chorus 202-547-6839 The Capitol Hill Youth Chorus offers professional voice instruction to all children ages 6 and up. Children are not required to audition; the only qualification is a desire to learn, rehearse, and perform. Hill Center 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-549-4172 www.hillcenterdc.org The Hill Center has 11 program rooms including a fully-outfitted demonstration kitchen, computer labs, and an art studio. Hill Center has more than 40 “Program Partners,” offering instruction and presentations for people of all ages and backgrounds. Some representative classes: music lessons with Julie Miller, Lego Robotics, Pre-K 3-4 Spanish classes, Teen Creative Writing. They also have wonderful summer camps for rising 1st through 6th graders. Hill Havurah Christ Our Shepherd Church 801 North Carolina Ave. SE www.hillhavurah.org The Hill Havurah education program offers students of all ages a chance to learn as part of a vibrant, Jewish community. The program begins with the Gan Shalom preschool, continues through our Yavneh preK through 7th grade Sunday morning Jewish education program, moves onto B‘nai Mitzvah preparation and training, and even extends into adult learning opportunities.
Joy of Motion Atlas Performing Arts Center 1333 H St. NE 202-399-6763 www.joyofmotion.org Joy of Motion offers an early childhood dance program called Kidmotion, summer youth dance camps, a youth dance ensemble program for young children who are interested in making dance a primary focus. Youth classes are available for children ages 3 to 18. Toddler classes begin at 13 months of age. Little Loft 511 11th St SE littleloftdc.com Little Loft is a mom-owned and -operated art space for children. They offer a toddler friendly play space in the mornings, camps and aftercare for elementary students, and weekend birthday parties and workshops. Mister Mike’s Music, Music Together ® 202.251.7205 mistermikesmusic.com Music Together offers fantastic music-making classes for infants and toddlers and the caregivers that love them. Come check out a demo class and see why Music Together is “the most loved children’s music program” in Capitol Hill. Momentum Dance & Fitness momentumdancetheatre@verizon.net 534 8th St SE 202.785.0035 momentumdancetheatre.com Momentum Dance Theatre offers professional training in a fun
Serving children from birth through 13 years of age and specializing in gross and fine motor delays, visual perceptual/motor problems, and sensory processing disorders. We provide indaividual and group therapy, evaluations, screenings, consultations, and school observations.
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Young artists at the Hill Center. Photo: Marla McLean
atmosphere on Capitol Hill. High quality, evidence based dance and dance theater training leading to community performances including their famous Jazz Hip Hop Nutcracker and community performances in the spring term. In age and level appropriate classes each student develop skills in jazz and hip hop technique, learn how to remember choreography, fevelop movement improvisation skills and grow as a dancer and a person! Oh-and have too much fun! Class sizes are small, performance opportunities are large. Children age 6-16. Music on the Hill 801 D St NE 202-733-3158, musiconthehilldc.com Music on the Hill is a family-owned and -operated full-service music store dedicated to bringing high-quality tools and education to musicians of all levels. New and used band and orchestra instruments are available for rent. Private and group lesson offerings are taught by highly qualified and experienced instructors. The store sells instruments, sheet music, and accessories. Performing Arts, Music and Movement 202-544-3106 Ms. Mary’s performing arts: music and
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movement, visual art, kids’ band, Chinese opera, dance, yoga, piano, voice, therapeutic arts and more. All ages welcome.
French. From books with amazing artwork, to classic red toy engines, this is a gem of a children’s store.
St. Mark’s Dance Studio Third & A streets SE 202-543-0054 wwww.stmarksdancestudio.org For over 40 years the St. Mark’s Dance Studio has trained dancers in ballet and jazz, primarily. Classes are for preschoolers, children, teens, and adults; from beginner to advanced level. Pilates and Parent/Me Classes are also available.
Groovy DC 323 7th Street SE 202-544-6633, groovydc.com A one-stop shop for unique gifts either for a housewarming, birthday or a special occasion. If you are having a party they have everything from paper napkins, plates, candles, gift bags & wrapping paper, invitations, balloons, birthday hats and even tiaras! Get yourself in the groove because everyday is a special day to someone. Don’t forget to get your cards for that special one in your life, while you are at it!
Tippi Toes Dance® claire@TippiToesDance.com. 202-527-9089, TippiToesDC.com Tippi Toes provides kid-friendly, high energy dance classes to childcare centers, schools, fitness centers and community centers. Their classes, which are based on original music, have a remarkable impact on social and developmental growth. They also offer a Princess Dance Camp in summer!
CHILDREN’S CLOTHING, BOOKS, FURNITURE AND TOYS Dawn Price Baby 325 Seventh St. SE 202-543-2920, www.dawnpricebaby.com Dawn Price Baby sells unique, high-quality children’s products – clothing, furniture, baby care items, and toys. Baby registry available. Closed Mondays. Fairy Godmother 319 Seventh St. SE 202-547-5474 Fairy Godmother offers exceptional, original toys and the best of children’s literature from infants to teens, often sourcing from abroad. Roberta and Jack Blanchard have personally selected a collection of fiction and nonfiction books, puzzles, dress up and animal and fantasy figurines. They also have crafts, science kits and books in Spanish and
Labyrinth Games and Puzzles 645 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-544-1059 www.labyrinthgameshop.com Games and puzzles abound at Labyrinth. Come in, look about, and see what strikes your fancy – chess, hand-made wooden puzzles, strategy and brain games, and games for children. Closed Monday.
RESOURCES FOR PARENTS Capitol Hill Public Schools Parent Organization www.chpspo.org Highly influential and effective organization, CHPSPO promotes cooperation among the parent organizations of the public schools on Capitol Hill in order to improve the education received by all children attending our schools. MoTH (Moms on the Hill) momsonthehillowner@ yahoogroups.com MoTH is open to moms, dads, and guardians who are residents of Capitol Hill. This support group has over 3000 members who discuss parenting issues on the listserv and meet up for many activities
around the Hill, like playgroups, Meals on Wheels for families with new arrivals, education fairs and community activities. If you are interested in joining or finding out more about MoTH, please e-mail momsonthehill-owner@yahoogroups.com. St. John’s Community Services www.sjcs.org St. John’s Community Services offers unique experiences for students with disabilities ages four to 22. The organization provides an inclusive academic and vocational education within DC Public Schools. Students can participate fully in the public school environment, develop relationships, and become empowered to pursue their dreams for the future.
EDUCATION CONSULTANTS AND TUTORS Downey School Consulting E.V. Downey, BFA, MA Downeyschoolconsulting.com EV Downey has been working in education for nearly 20 years, first as a teacher, then as a private school admissions officer. EV continues to teach music to young children. She brings that wealth of experience, and site visits to hundreds of schools, to her work as an educational consultant. Families come to Downey School Consulting from across the city and close-in suburbs for advice on public, charter, private, and special needs schools. From navigating the school lottery system to helping find the right private school to relocation assistance, EV works with hundreds of families each year. As the parent of a student with Asperger’s Syndrome, she is especially committed to helping families seeking better support for their special needs children. Services range from lectures on the Common Lottery to comprehensive support in applying to private schools to special education advocacy and everything in between. Downey School Consulting helps families find the right school.
Learning Specialist on the Hill Colleen Buchanan, MS, AOGPE’95 LearningSpecialistOnTheHill@ gmail.com Colleen, formerly a learning specialist from Friends Community School, helps families optimize learning for all their children. She offers parents consultations, academic skills assessments, readiness and acceleration planning, executive function skills coaching, tutoring, and test-prep (SSAT/ISEE, SAT/ ACT, GRE & Praxis).
PEDIATRIC EVALUATIONS AND THERAPY Capitol Kids Therapy LLC 201 8th St. SE Suite 301 202-544-5469, www.capitolkidstherapy.com Capitol Kids Therapy LLC’s therapists offer therapies to address articulation, developmental delays, language delays, auditory processing, and pre-reading/phonemic awareness skills. They are PROMPT-trained and have experience implementing oralmotor and feeding therapy. Capitol Kids therapists work with children in a variety of settings including clinics, schools, daycares, in-home, and through the DC Strong Start program. Ask about their social skills groups for a variety of ages and abilities. Cheryl Shapiro Ph.D. CherylShapiroPhD@ gmail.com 735 8th Street SE Suite 300 202.277.1687 Dr. Shapiro’s practice focuses on testing and assessment services for children and adolescents. She conducts admissions testing for private schools, as well as evaluations to examine attention, executive functioning skills, learning issues, and academic skills such as reading,
writing, and mathematics. She strives to help parents gain insight into their child’s learning style, which can guide them toward the right educational fit and strategies to help them achieve greater success. House Calls on the Hill Heidi Johnson 202-306-5862 housecallsonthehill.com House Calls on the Hill is a pediatric mobile urgent care service. Ailments such as ear infections to sore throats and rashes, as well as lacerations and asthma attacks, can be evaluated and treated in the home with a simple phone call or text to Heidi Johnson at 202-306-5862. Integrated Psychological Services LLC Michelle Chabbott, Ed.D. 731 8th St. SE, 202-425-7262 Michelle Cabbott is an advocate for emotionally challenged, or differently abled children and adults. She proviced in-home support and intervention, family therapy, congnitive behavioral therapy and skills development. She helps families and individuals enjoy healthy lives. Skills on the Hill, LLC 405 8th St. NE, 202-544-5439 www.skillsonthehill.com Skills on the Hill offers pediatric occupational therapy to children from birth to teenage years. The practice has experience working Stuart-Hobson ski team.
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SOTH Basketball Contact: Larry Kaufer (co-ed and boys) 202-543-3929 Contact: Cathy Townsend (girls) 202-744-2926 All children ages 4-13 are welcome to join Capitol Hill basketball. The objective is to teach the game of basketball through fundamental skills, teamwork and sportsmanship.
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with motor-skill delays (visual, fine, and gross motor), hypotonia, dyspraxia, sensory processing disorders, autism spectrum disorder, and trouble with social and play skills. It works closely with families using a team approach. The Reading and Language Learning Center 202-253-1654 readingllcenter.com The RLLC clinicians offer services to improve articulation, language, learning disabilities, reading disorders and cognitive rehabilitation. It was founded in 2002 as a center for the treatment of dyslexia and language deficiencies in both children and adults. They offer programs throughout the year as well as summer programs for children and adults.
SPORTS FOR KIDS Sports on the Hill www.sportsonthehill.com Sports on the Hill (SOTH) is a volunteer youth sports organizations in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, DC. It offers youth sports programs for baseball & softball, basketball , football, lacrosse, soccer, wrestling, track & field and field hockey. More detail under their listing by sport:
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SOTH Baseball & Softball Contact: Tamara Boyd 202-905-4496 or tboyd18@yahoo.com The Capitol Hill Baseball and Softball League starts its 20th season in June. Developmental baseball is offered for tee-ball (coed age 6 and under) and coed baseball for 7-8, 9-10, and 11-12 year-olds. Competitive baseball is offered to children ages 9-15; girls’ fast-pitch softball is offered to children ages 10-14. A girls’ softball development program begins at age 7. Fall clinics are also offered. Registration fee, but scholarships are available. SOTH Lacrosse Contact: Malcolm Lester 202-537-5703 Capitol Hill Lacrosse began in 2006 and has clinics in the spring and fall for boys and girls ages 5 to 10. Malcolm Lester is always looking for volunteers who would like to help with the program. The fee is $75 and siblings $60. Sticks are provided to those in need. SOTH Soccer Contact: Larry Kaufer 202-543-3929 Soccer on the Hill sponsors games on Saturdays in the spring and fall for boys and girls ages 3-18. This is a wonderful way for kids from all over the Hill to get to know each other. The league is always looking for coaches and other volunteers; training is available. Check the website for contacts by age and season.
Track & Field DC Speed Contact: Ben Bonham 202-396-3294 Sports on the Hill suggests that families consider the track and field program offered by DC DPR for ages 7-18. There are many events and distances to fit the interests and capabilities of any kid. Capitol Hill parent Ben Bonham will be advising Sports on the Hill kids. Please contact him with questions at ben.Bonham@mris.com. SOTH Wrestling Contact: Sean Mason 202-262-9469, bseanm@gmail.com The wrestling season runs from December to mid-March. Wrestling is coed and open to children ages 4-14. Practices are held two evenings a week at Kendall Elementary School on the Gallaudet University campus. Matches are made between kids of similar age and weight groups. Free for Kendall students, $75 for other children. Roller Hockey Contact: Daryl Sink, 202-413-1042 Pick-up games are scheduled one day a week at the Mary O’Neill Rush Memorial Rink at Watkins Elementary School. The hockey program is not an official part of Sports on the Hill, but information about the program is available at the SOTH website.
OTHER LEAGUES Baseball & Softball Capitol Hill Little League, chlldc.org Spring and fall competitive baseball and softball on Capitol Hill Little League program offers baseball and softball practices and games for children ages 6-15. CHLL emphasizes sportsmanship and integrity alongside the rules of the game. Games are played at Eastern High School, Eliot-Hine Middle School, Ludlow-Taylor Elementary School, Miner Elementary, Payne Elementary School and Tyler Elementary School. Separate registrations are held for the spring and fall seasons.
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Ice Skating Fort Dupont Ice Arena 3779 Ely Place, SE 202-584-5007 www.fdia.org FDIA offers a wide variety of skating programs to DC kids ages 5-18, including lessons at the new ice rink at Canal Park at 2nd and M Sts, SE. Enroll in group skating lessons, ice hockey, speed skating, and summer camp activities. The arena also has a party room that’s perfect for birthday parties. Soccer DC Player Development Academy 202-280-2080 www.dcpda.com DC Player Development Academy is run by a trio of highly experienced soccer players who have played at the college, national, and international level. The DC Player Development Academy runs summer camps for boys and girls ages 4-14, from beginners to advanced. Their High School Select Program is meant to train and prepare students who wish to pursue their careers at the collegiate level. Players train at Watkins Elementary and the Marine Barracks. Registration for both programs can be completed online.
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Capital Futbol Club jon.schans@gmail.com capitalfc.org CapitalFC is a fast-growing soccer club that focuses on player development and is a year-round soccer program. CapitalFC has competitive teams in the Eastern Development Program (EDP), National Capital Soccer League (NCSL) Washington Area Girls League (WAGS) and Old Dominion Soccer League (ODSL). Teams and players are placed to ensure they are continually challenged. In the off-season, the club holds frequent training sessions and pick-up games that will test the skills of players against varying age groups. Teams primarily train in Washington DC just a block away from 295 in the Capitol Hill neighborhood.
Paddling Anacostia Watershed Society 301-699-6204 www.anacostiaws.org/get-involved/recreation/paddling Paddling is now offered through the Anacostia Watershed Society and the Anacostia Boathouse. The program offers both recreational paddling and paddling clinics. The paddling clinics include basic boating safety, an introduction to the paddling technique, and elementary maneuvering. It’s a great way to get out and enjoy the beauty of the Anacostia. Participate through the calendar of scheduled clinics or call to schedule your own clinic for a group of eight or more. Tae Kwon Do Master Erica Gutman 202-546-6275 202-271-5449 222 8th St NE ustaekwondocollege.wordpress.com mastergutman@gmail.com Children need to move! They love to be challenged! Classic, undiluted training in
small, disciplined classes produces healthy, happy kids. Tennis Tennis on the Hill Contact: Eric Legg Eric@tennisonthehill.org www.tennisonthehill.org Tennis on the Hills offers tennis programs for kids ages 4-12. Little Shots program for ages 4-5 is an introduction to tennis through fun games and activities designed to build hand-eye coordination and familiarity with the tennis ball and racket. The QuickStart program for junior players ages 6-8 and 8-12, uses fun skill-building games; graduated court sizes, and modified balls to help players begin playing tennis. Lessons are at Anacostia Park. Sailing DC Sail 600 Water Street, SW Unit 9-16 202-547-1250 dcsail.org One of DC Sail’s greatest goals is to allow DC youth to interact with and experience the waterways that surround their city. Through Kids Set Sail, Schooner Camp, Spirit of America, and the High School Sailing Team, DC Sail is able to provide fun and educational sailing programs to the children of the District. Swimming William H. Rumsey, Sr. Aquatic Center Seventh St. & N. Carolina Avenue, SE 202-724-4495, dpr.dc.gov The aquatic center’s indoor pool (heated in winter) offers many classes for children and adults of all skill levels. Most classes are free for DC residents, and admission is free for DC residents. The Rumsey pool in Eastern Market is open M-F 6:30-10am, 12-5pm, 6:30-9 pm; Sat 1-5pm; Sun 10am-5pm. Part of the pool is reserved for lap swimming. u
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centers that combine hands on activities with age appropriate standards. CHLG is faith based in the Christian tradition, though families of other faiths or those who are non religious are always welcome. CHLG also offers The Hybrid Academy, a unique primary school program. G Street Cooperative Playgroup 620 G St. SE, gstreetcoop.org A wholly parent-run cooperative located in Christ Church, the program accepts children who turn two by Dec. 31. Program runs from approximately 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., on three separate schedules: Mon/Wed, Tue/ Thu, or Fri only. Parents serve as teachers about twice a month depending on their child’s schedule. Contact Caitlin Wesam at gstreetcoop@gmail.com.
Gallaudet University Child Development Center 800 Florida Ave. NE, 651-5130 www.gallaudet.edu/daily_digest/ university_child_dev_center.html The Gallaudet CDC provides children with a bilingual program in American Sign Language and English. Full and part-time hours available and regular program accepts children 19 months to 4.5 years. For more information, contact Sodartha.Guion@Gallaudet.edu. The Hill Preschool 337 North Carolina Ave. SE 202-543-5372, thehillpreschool.org The oldest preschool on Capitol Hill, now in its 45th year, is a cooperative preschool at the Church of the Brethren for children two to four years old. The Hill Preschool teaches through play and socialization. Children are provided rich opportunities to engage in hands-on explorations in their classrooms as well as the larger Capitol Hill community. The school seeks to nurture each one’s social-emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development. Jenkins Hill Child Development Ctr 1527 Penn. Ave. SE 202-543-4664, jenkinshillcdc.org Jenkins Hill provides developmentally appropriate programs to children between the ages of 6 weeks and 3 years. Parents are asked to volunteer 25 hours during the school year. Full-time programs available, Mon. through Fri, year-round, with hours between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Northeast Stars Montessori Preschools (NES) 1325 Maryland Ave. NE 703-945-0408, nestars.net Northeast Stars Montessori Preschools are fully licensed preschools in Old Town Alexandria and Capitol Hill. They provide individualized, personal educational opportunities for the whole child. Their teachers deliver “Montessori and More!” through mixed-age (two to five years) classrooms,
carefully planned lessons, and incorporation of music and arts. NES schools offers before care, extended day learning from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., space share and part-time spaces. Peabody Early Childhood Campus 425 C St. NE 202-698-3277 capitolhillclusterschool.org Peabody Early Childhood Center is an ageappropriate, literacy-centered instructional program for 3 to 5-year-olds. Children can spend three years at Peabody before going to Watkins campus for grades 1-4. Each class has a teacher and an assistant teacher, and dedicated art studios where children work on individual and group projects. The school also offers an excellent library, music, and language and movement classes. River Park Nursery School 212 East Capitol St. NE 202-546-7767 riverparknurseryschool.org River Park Nursery School is a parent-run co-op offering families a traditional nursery school program for children ages 3-5. Each year’s class is small and structured to provide both individual growth and prosocial experiences through developmentally appropriate play and learning activities.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS This is a selection of public, public charter, parochial and independent Schools on Capitol Hill. A DCPS school boundary map appears in this guide. Information on local schools can be found at www. dcps.dc.gov Brent Elementary 301 North Carolina Ave. SE 202-698-3363 brentelementary.org Brent Elementary is a DCPS Museum Magnet School in partnership with the Smithsonian. Readers and Writers Workshops, Chinese, Lab Science, Museum
Studies and Art and Music are part of quarterly publishing parties, exhibit nights, international night, concerts, drama, and art celebrations. The state of the art hi tech, hi touch classrooms and outdoor science classroom, rain garden, and interactive play area combine to challenge the whole child. Capitol Hill Cluster School The Capitol Hill Cluster School has three locations, with grades from preschool to kindergarten at Peabody, first to fourth grade at Watkins and fifth to eighth at Stuart Hobson. For more information see individual entries in this section. Capitol Hill Day School 210 South Carolina Ave. SE 202-547-2244, www.chds.org Capitol Hill Day serves approximately 225 students, pre-K- eighth grade. The school offers a strong academic program in a crea-tive environment. Faculty regularly uses field trips to augment the curriculum and expand the campus into the city and beyond. The art program is integrated into other subjects including math, literature, science, and social studies. French and Spanish are introduced at the early childhood level, followed by a choice of French or Spanish in first grade, continuing through eighth. After-school program and summer camp. Need-based financial aid is available. Capitol Hill Montessori at Logan 215 G Street NE 202-698-4467 capitolhillmontessorischool.org The mission of CHML is to educate the whole child for a whole world. The concept of whole child encompasses and celebrates the social, emotional, physical, spiritual (non religious), and intellectual aspects of being human. The Montessori School is a city-wide program. To enroll in the Montessori program, please apply via the DC Public School’s preschool and pre-K online lottery.
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Hill campus is part of a network of six neighborhood-based schools that provides a high quality, well-rounded education that prepares students for success in competitive high schools. Eagle Academy PCS 1017 New Jersey Ave. SE 202-459-6825 eagleacademypcs.org Eagle Academy Public Charter School employs a variety of educational, technological, physical, and sociological tools to transform its students into active learners. Offering pre-k to third grade instruction, the school has a myriad of programs including STEM, arts, music, foreign language, and adventure activities that encourage student curiosity, which is the key to successful learning. Strength test at the Barracks Barracks Row Festival. Photo: Andrew Lightman
CHLG Hybrid Academy 433 9th Street, NE 202-316-8990 capitolhilllearninggroup.com The Hybrid Academy at CHLG pairs classroom learning with home based education, allowing for a rigorous academic program that can be tailored to the individual student’s strengths and needs. Our Hybrid model begins with the foundation of a Christian worldview and pairs small classes taught by professional teachers with one on one instruction in the home. Classes meet on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9:00-1:00, and students attend field trips and/or complete assignments with a parent or other caregiver on Mondays and Wednesdays. We encourage strong family involvement and input. Center City PCS Capitol Hill Campus 1503 East Capitol St. SE 202-547-7556 centercitypcs.org Formerly the private Holy Comforter-St. Cyprian’s Roman Catholic school, Center City Public Charter Schools - Capitol
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Friendship PCS – Chamberlain Campus 1345 Potomac Ave. SE 202-547-5800, friendshipschools.org Friendship PCS Chamberlain campus is a Tier 1 high performing charter school that enrolls students in grades pre-K3 through 8th. The curriculum includes reading, science, Spanish, writing and language arts, math, history and social science, fine arts, physical fitness and health. Extended learning programs, both before and after school, include tutoring, music and dance, arts and crafts, drama, competitive team sports, golf, and life skill development. J.O. Wilson Elementary School 660 K St. NE 202-698-4733, jowilsonelementary.org J.O. Wilson ES, part of the DCPS, serves the H Street corridor, enrolling children in grades pre-K-5. Public/private partnerships recently renovated both the school library and added a new playground. Extended day programs are available. Ludlow-Taylor Elementary School 659 G St. NE 202-698-3244, ludlowtaylor.org
Ludlow-Taylor, part of the DCPS system, enrolls students in grades pre-K through fifth. The school has undergone many cosmetic improvements over the past few years, including the addition of a courtyard garden created by students, called the Ludlow-Taylor Rainbow Garden, and a renovated library / media center. Maury Elementary School 1250 Constitution Ave. NE 202-698-3838 mauryelementary.com Maury, part of the DCPS system, enrolls over 360 students in grades preschool (3 years old) through 5th. The family-oriented school offers rigorous programs such as Writers Workshop, Everyday Math, art and music, and the benefits of community partnerships, such as those with the National Gallery of Art, Joy of Motion, and US Chess. A strong PTA presence enhances the school. Before- and afterschool programs available, including Polite Piggy’s for younger children. Miner Elementary School 601 15th St. NE, 202-397-3960 profiles.dcps.dc.gov/miner Miner, part of the DCPS system, is housed in a new building, which includes a library and computer lab. Miner serves almost 500 neighborhood children and offers Head Start, Special Education, and ESL, in addition to a general education program for pre-K through fifth grade. If parents have any questions, contact the Parent Community Coordinator at the school. Payne Elementary School 1445 C St. SE 202-698-3262, paynedc.org Payne enrolls about 245 students in grades pre-K3 through 5th. Payne, part of the DCPS system, is one of the eight schools targeted by the “School Libraries Project,” which renovated the school’s library in summer 2007. Before-and-after-school programs are available through the DCPS and Before and After-Care programs are also run by the Department of Parks and Recreation.
CAPITOL HILL | NEW JERSEY AVENUE SE Eagle Academy Public Charter School – Capitol Hill fosters character development and builds a strong foundation for all students in a Tier1 learning environment for PreK3 – 3rd grade. Visit us today, learn about our programs and educational environment.
1017 New Jersey Avenue SE • Washington, DC 20003 (202) 459-6825 – Capitol Hill Campus www.eagleacademypcs.org • @eagleacademypcs
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School Within School Prospect Learning Center 920 F St. NE, 202-548-4380 School-Within-School (SWS) is a public, teacher-directed, Reggio Emilia inspired school grades pre-K through 5th. The collaborative relationship among children, teachers and parents at SWS is the primary connecting dimension of the school. Parents participate as partners in communication, education, planning social events, fundraising, creating the school environment, and supporting children’s projects. St. Coletta of Greater Washington 1901 Independence Ave. SE 202-350-8680 www.stcoletta.org This private, nonprofit organization operates a school and adult day program for children and adults, ages 3-22. The mission of St. Coletta is to serve children and adults with cognitive disabilities and to support their families. St. Peter’s Interparish School 422 Third St. SE 202-544-1618 stpeterschooldc.org Founded 141 years ago by the Sisters of the Holy Cross, St. Peter’s offers a quality education to students in grades pre-K-8. With a focus on differentiated instruction, the curriculum adapts to student needs. Spanish, art, music, PE, and computer instruction are an integral part of school life. The average class size is 25 students, and most come from the Hill. The admission cycle begins in late January with an open house. Tuition assistance is available. Two Rivers PCSchool 1227 Fourth St. NE 202-546-4477, tworiverspcs.org Two Rivers uses the Expeditionary Learning Outward Bound instructional model. This is a project-based, hands-on, interactive teaching method in which most subjects
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are taught in conjunction with real world “expeditions”. Language arts, math, science, social studies, music, performing and visual arts, Spanish, and physical education are offered with a special emphasis on literacy, the arts, and Spanish language instruction. The school enrolls students from preschool through eighth grade. Tyler Elementary School 1001 G St. SE 202-939-4810, tylerelementary.net Tyler, part of the DCPS system, serves students in grades pre-K-5. The traditional academic curriculum focuses on reading, writing and math. Students also have “specials” which are weekly classes in science, Spanish, PE and music. The school offers a Spanish immersion option for its youngest students. After-school programs are available for all grade levels through DC for All. Van Ness Elementary School 1150 5th St SE, (202) 727-4314 Van Ness Elementary School opened its doors in the Capitol Riverfront to Pre-K 3, Pre-K 4, and Kindergarten students in fall 2015 with renovations on the building continuing during the school year. The school will continue to expand by one grade each year until the 5th grade. By the start of the 2016-2017 school year, the third floor classrooms, cafeteria, music/art/library/ media center will be completed. Watkins Elementary School 420 12th St. SE, 202-698-3355 capitolhillclusterschool.org Watkins serves as the first- through fourthgrade campus of the DCPS Capitol Hill Cluster School. The traditional academic curriculum focuses particularly on science and technology. The students also have “specials” which are weekly classes in art, garden science, science lab, P.E, library and computer all in state-of-the art dedicated labs and studios. A Montessori option is available for students ages 3-7. Class sizes average about 24; aides assist in the Montessori and in first grade classes.
Waterfront Academy 60I St. SW, 202-484-0044 waterfrontacademy.org Waterfront Academy is a dual immersion (Spanish and English), faith-based Montessori school with emphasis on charity and stewardship in the Catholic tradition. The school is now enrolling students between the ages of two and a half to twelve.
MIDDLE SCHOOLS (Capitol Hill Day School, Friendship PCS, St. Peter School, Two Rivers PCS are listed in the Elementary School section. They all go through 8th grade.) Eliot-Hine Middle School 1830 Constitution Ave. NE 202-939-5380 eliothinemiddleschool.org Eliot-Hine Middle School is an official candidate school for the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme. They offer a rigorous academic program supplemented by a variety of extracurricular classes and activities such as soccer, basketball, yearbook, knitting club, robotics, ski club, and broadcast radio/ TV (the only radio broadcast program run
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by middle school students in DC). Partners include Living Classrooms, Young Playwrights’ Theater, and DC Scores.
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Stuart-Hobson 410 E St. NE, 671-6010 capitolhillclusterschool.org Stuart-Hobson, part of the Capitol Hill Cluster School, enrolls students in grades 5-8. Through a partnership with the Smithsonian, Stuart-Hobson uses Washington’s Smithsonian museums as additional classrooms. Classes are scheduled in two-hour blocks to maximize time for field trips or lessons from museum curators and outside speakers. Stuart-Hobson is home to an award-winning Odyssey of the Mind team as well as sports teams, a school choir, and a builders club.
HIGH SCHOOLS Blyth-Templeton Academy Hill Center (921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE) 202-847- 0779 blythtempleton.org Blyth-Templeton Academy is a college-preparatory, private, non-sectarian, co-educational high school serving grades 9-12. Academically rigorous small classes averaging eight students allow students to learn outside of the classroom as well as within it. The school is located at the Hill Center at Old Naval Hospital. Join us at an open house or schedule an individual meeting and tour to learn more.
college preparatory public charter schools that focuses on cultivating the next generation of civic leaders to create a more just, free, and equal world. With four campus locations, Chavez Schools currently serves 1,400 students in grades 6-12.
School provides engaging, college preparatory coursework and extra-curricular learning experiences that ensure all students graduate with the content knowledge, character, and confidence to serve as innovative, inclusive global leaders.
Cesar Chavez PCS for Public Policy 3701 Hayes St. NE 202-398-2230, chavezschools.org Chavez Schools is a network of innovative
Eastern High School 1700 East Capitol St. NE 202-698-4500 easternhighschooldc.org Founded in 1890, Eastern Senior High
Gonzaga College High School 19 “Eye” St. NW 202-336-7100, www.gonzaga.org Gonzaga is a Roman Catholic, all-boys high school (Grades 9-12) founded by the
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Jesuits in 1821. Gonzaga offers a rigorous academic curriculum, and students also participate in a wide variety of activities like drama, rugby, newspaper, and more.
SCHOOLS – OTHER NEIGHBORHOODS BASIS DC PCS 410 8th Street, NW 202-393-5437, basisdc.org BASIS DC, a new high-performing, nationally ranked charter school offers the type of education students receive in top performing educational systems around the world.. The BASIS curriculum is consistent with the highest international academic standards and is designed to help students develop academic and organizational skills, as well as a deep knowledge base. Their goal is to motivate students to reach their highest academic potential and prepare them for the demands of college and the workforce. Grades 5-12. Bridges PCS 1250 Taylor St. NW 202-545-0515, bridgespcs.org Bridges Public Charter School is an expanding elementary school serving pre-k to third grade for the 2015/16 school year. A new grade will be added each year through fifth grade. The school’s developmentally appropriate, student- and family-centered educational approach includes small classroom sizes, a well-trained staff, individual planning for each student, and hands-on and project-based learning. It is currently located at 1250 Taylor St. NW. For the 2016/17 school year the school will serve pre-k to fourth grade and will located at their new campus at 100 Gallatin St. NE. Burgundy Farm Country Day School 3700 Burgundy Rd. Alexandria, VA 22303 703-960-3431, burgundyfarm.org Burgundy Farm County Day School pro-
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vides an inclusive, creative, and nurturing learning environment on a 26-acre “hidden gem” campus. The school features a brand new Outdoor Classroom and Discovery Playground. Its innovative, hands-on approach to education cultivates excellence, instills respect for diversity, and teaches responsibility for self, for others, and for the natural world. District of Columbia International PCS 3220 16th Street NW 202-808-9033 www.dcinternationalschool.org DC International Public Charter School inspires inquiring, engaged, knowledgeable, and caring secondary students who are multilingual, culturally competent, and committed to proactively creating a socially just and sustainable world. DCI is an IB Candidate school offering Spanish, Chinese, and French. Elsie Whitlow Stokes PCS 3700 Oakview Terrace NE 202-265-7237, ewstokes.org The Elsie Whitlow Stokes Community Freedom Public Charter School prepares 350 culturally diverse elementary school students in DC to be leaders, scholars and responsible citizens who are committed to social justice. Stokes teaches children to think, speak, read, write and learn in two languages: English and French or English and Spanish. The Stokes School accom-plishes its mission by creating an environment of achievement, respect and non-violence. Friends Community School 5901 Westchester Park Drive College Park, MD 20740 301-441-2100 friendscommunityschool.org Experience the joy of an extraordinary education! Friends Community School is a kindergarten-to-eight Quaker School that nurtures lifelong learners, courageous risktakers, and joyous peacemakers. It welcomes students of all backgrounds and is just 15
minutes from the Hill. Its students love to learn, know how to learn, and succeed in leading high schools area-wide. Friendship Public Charter School Online www.fpcso.k12.com Friendship Public Charter Online, the first virtual public charter school authorized by the Public Charter School Board, will work in partnership with parents to awaken the power of learning in their children. The result can be greater first academic success, confidence, and independence in school and beyond. The school offers instruction from kindergarten to eighth grade. It has an award-winning k-12 curriculum and is the leading online k-12 curriculum provider and an AdvanceED accredited company. Washington International School Primary School 1690 36th St. NW 202-243-1700 Middle and Upper School 3100 Macomb St. NW 202-243-1800 www.wis.edu WIS serves a diverse population – its students, parents, faculty and staff represent over 90 countries. Students graduate from the school proficient in at least two languages and with the prestigious International Baccalaureate degree. Average class size is 15; 920 students enrolled. Summer camp offered. Financial aid available. Washington Yu Ying PCS 220 Taylor St. NE 202-635-1950 washingtonyuying.org Washington Yu Ying Public Charter School combines Chinese language immersion with the inquiry-based curricula of the International Baccalaureate Organization. It serves pre-k through fifth grade. Washington Yu Ying accepts applications through second grade. The school has a structured aftercare program. Apply online and attend an information session to learn more. u
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furry friends in local parks and doggy day cares. Bliss. As you wander the Hill on any sunny Saturday it quickly becomes clear that leashes are as common as strollers. Pets are full citizens of the neighborhood and the service providers have followed. Of course pets of all kinds live amongst us. Cats, fish, birds, reptiles, snakes, small mammals and rodents. Shudder. But it is dogs who are the most visible. Dog culture dominates much of the petscape as man’s best friend comes with just so many needs. Walking, playing, grooming. Cats typically don’t require so much maintenance. As the canine and feline population increases so do the businesses to cater to their needs. Many animal lovers are able to
turn their passion for pets into a rewarding local business. The lucky recipients of the business boom are the Capitol Hill pets and their owners. Our beloved creatures have access to top-notch care, services and treats at businesses across the Hill. Our family counts itself among the pet people as we are currently roomies with two utterly ridiculous dogs who seem to like our company. We have been lucky to find places and playmates to wear our nutty dogs out. They have enjoyed being members of the Canine Corps at Congressional Cemetery and spent playtime at local daycares and made friends with walkers and pet sitters. I have enjoyed how TIRED playing with other dogs makes them. These pups have me reliving life
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Pick up your Hill Rag Monthly at one of these popular locations! Atlas Theater Atlas Vet Balance Gym Bliss Cafe Caper Carrolsburg Apartments Capitol Hill Arts Workshop Capitol Hill Hotel Capitol Supreme Market Carrolsburg Condominiums Coldwell Banker Capitol Hill Congressional Cleaners Corner Market Cornercopia Cupboard – 1504 E. Capitol CVS – 12th ST CVS – 8th NW CVS – Benning RD CVS – New Jersey and M ST SE CVS - NOMA Eastern Market Ebenezers Coffee Fragers @ Eastern Market Frager’s Paint Store Grubbs Pharmacy Box H St Mainstreet Harris Teeter Hill Center Jacob’s Coffee Jenkins Row Kenny’s BBQ Lincoln Park Cleaners Lustre Cleaners Meridian at Gallery Place Metro Cleaners MLK Library Morton’s Pharmacy
Mr. Henry’s National Capital Bank NE Library Neighbors Cleaners New York Pizza P&C Market Park (NAM) Market Peregrine Expresso Potomac Place Tower Prego Cafe Results Gym – Capitol Hill Riverby Books Roland’s Rosedale Library Rosedale Rec Center Safeway – Benning Road Safeway – Capitol Hill Schneider’s Liquor Sherwood Rec Center Senate Square Sidamo Coffee Sizzling Express – Penn AVE Southeast Library Sova Espresso Bar St. Mark’s Church St. Peter’s Church Stadium Metro Super Care Pharmacy The Axiom The Jefferson The View The View 2 Town Square Towers Waterfront Tower Wisdom Yarmouth Property
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Three dogs are hard at work in the Hill Rag’s office under the desk of its managing editor. Photo: Andrew Lightman
with toddlers when I sought out ways to tire them out so they would not drive me crazy at home. The happy by-product of all this doggy diligence is the community that comes along with it. My eager to please pups ingratiate themselves to whoever is willing to give them a pat or a treat. It never fails to surprise me when people greet them by name and seem genuinely happy to see them! The sheer joy that overcomes them when running, roaming, sniffing, jumping and faux-fighting somehow makes me forget the chewed shoes and stolen hunks of cheese. Until I go to put on those shoes…grr. These furry members of our family they have introduced us to a different part of Hill life. While we are still not totally “dog people” our status may change as the kids grow up and move out. I probably still won’t dress them up for Halloween, but you never know. Are you a new pet owner or new to the Hill? Maybe you are thinking about joining the plastic bag carrying masses? Here’s a listing of people and places here to make life easier for you and Dressed up for Howl-O-Ween. your best friends. ◆ Photo Andrew Lightman
SERVING MD AND DC SINCE 1988 7330 CARROLL AVENUE TAKOMA PARK, MD 20912
Full service veterinary care in a gentle and compassionate environment Convenient Saturday and Sunday Hours with no Emergency Fees House calls and Hospice care available
Scan and Save to Phone www.takomaparkanimalclinic.com
Voted Best Veterinary Hospital by
THE WASHINGTONIAN MAGAZINE Monday, Wednesday: 8 am - 7 pm Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9 am - 7 pm Saturday: 9 am - 4 pm Sunday: 12pm - 5pm
Dr. JoAnne Carey & Dr. Patricia Kriemelmeyer
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Howl To The Chief 733 Eighth St. SE 202-544-8710, howltothechief.com
407 8th Street SE 202-546-PETS metromuttsdc.com
Valarie’s Animal Den 737 Eighth St. SE 202-547-7877 valariesanimalden.com
Saving Grace 202-544-9247 savinggraceservices.com
Sit-A-Pet 202-362-8900 sitapet.com Wagtime Too 900 M St SE 202-629-2765 wagtimedc.com Wanderpups Dog Walking 703.850.1891 mel@wanderpups.com Zoolatry Inc. 202-547-925, zoolatry.com
Wagtime Too 900 M St SE 202-629-2765 wagtimedc.com
DOG WALKING Anytime K9 900 M St SE 202-236-0783 anytimecanine.com Beasties LLC 202.546.2614 beastiesdc.com Terefe Abera (202)746-7044 Terefe.Abera@gmail.com Caroline Mitchell 202-290-4362 integrativebodyworks @mac.co
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SITTING, & BOARDING SERVICES Capital Cat Sitters 231 12th St NE 202-341-9089 Dog-Ma 821 Virginia Ave. SE 202-543-7805 dog-ma.com Saving Grace 202-544-9247 savinggraceservices.com Sit-A-Pet 202-362-8900 sitapet.com Wagtime Too 900 M St SE 202-629-2765 wagtimedc.com Zoolatry Inc. 202-547-925 zoolatry.com
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PET MEDICATIONS Banfield Pet Hospital 212 4th St SE Suite 190 202-554-0925 banfield.com District Veterinary Hospital 3748 10th Street, NE 202-827-1230 districtvet.com H Street Care Pharmacy & Wellness 812 H Street NE 202-621-9667 Grubbs CARE Pharmacy 326 East Capitol St. NE 202-543-4400 grubbscare.com
PET STORES Big Bad Woof 117 Carroll St. NW 202-291-2404 thebigbadwoof.com
Anytime K9 900 M St SE 202-236-0783 anytimecanine.com
Howl to the Chief 524 Eighth St. SE 202-544-8710 howltothechief.com
District Veterinary Hospital 3748 10th Street, NE 202-827-1230 districtvet.com
Metro Mutts 508 H St. NE 202-450-5661
Spot On Training 508 H St NE 202-629-2967 spotondogtrainingdc.com
407 8th Street SE 202-546-PETS metromuttsdc.com Wagtime Too 900 M St SE 202-629-2765 wagtimedc.com
Certified Dog Training , Walking & Pet Sitting with check technology assurance. 202-236-0783 900 M Street, SE | 1232 9th Street, NW (Now in Alexandria, VA!)
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VETERINARIANS Animal Clinic of Anacostia 2210 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE 202-889-8900 doctorashleydvm.com Atlas Vet 1326 H St NE 202-552-8600, atlasvetdc.com Banfield Pet Hospital 212 4th St SE, Suite 190 202- 554-0925 banfield.com Capitol Hill Animal Clinic 1240 Pennsylvania Ave. SE 202-546-1972 capitolhillanimalclinic.com District Veterinary Hospital 3748 10th Street, NE 202-827-1230 districtvet.com Takoma Park Animal Clinic 7330 Carroll Ave. Takoma Park, MD 301-270-4700 takomaparkanimalclinic.com Union Veterinary Clinic 609 Second St. NE 202-544-2500 unionvetclinic.com Washington Animal Rescue League and Medical Center 71 Oglethorpe St. NW 202-726-2556 warl.org
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Other Things to Know Where to Play? Tired dogs are happy dogs. It’s hard to wear out a rambunctious Lab in a row house, so dog owners take to the streets to find a place to play with their dogs and let them roam freely without leashes.
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Public dog parks are open to all residents and visitors of the District of Columbia. Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) will not charge fees for use of dog parks. Dog parks located on the grounds of a DPR facility will be open the same hours as the facility. Dog parks located on non-lighted grounds or parks will be open from dawn to dusk. All dogs using a dog park must be licensed and registered in the District of Columbia. All dogs are required by law to be vaccinated and registered. All dogs must display a Dog Park Registration Tag, and other tags as required by law.
Kingman Dog Park D Street, NE between 13th Street SE and Tennessee Ave., NE Landsburgh Dog Park M St. & Delaware Ave., SW Yards Park 355 Water St SE A small fenced area to the west side of the park. The Historic Congressional Cemetery 1801 E Street SE congressionalcemetery.org/ HCC is a great place to let your dog run… and run and run. It boasts 34 fenced acres of open space for dogs to run off-leash. Dog owners who wish to join are required to make
A member of the Shiba Inu rescue group. Photo: Andrew Lightman
an annual donation of $250 or more each year, as well as a special per dog fee ($50). Member volunteers regularly staff the gates during high traffic hours, be it weekday or weekend, checking visiting dogs for their special numbered HCC member tags. If you are considering membership just get on their waiting list. Today.
Other Parks There are a few local parks where it is common to let dogs off leash despite the rules which require leashed animals. Police have been known to give tickets and there have been a few incidents where unleashed dogs get hurt or in trouble. I strongly encourage readers to use a fenced-in dog park whenever possible. But should you want to flout the rules here is where you can let Rex run with fellow scofflaws: • Lincoln Park, where Massachusetts, East Capitol, and North Carolina meet with 11th and 13th Streets SE • Stanton Park, inside Stanton Square where Maryland and Massachusetts meet with 4th and 6th Streets NE. • Marion Park, where E Street runs with
4th and 6th Streets SE, has an open park space with partial fences where dogs can play. No dogs are allowed in the children’s play area, which is completely fenced. • Folger and Providence Parks, two contiguous parks between E and North Carolina between 2nd and 3rd Streets. Folger to the north, is one of the Hill’s many “pocket parks.” Providence (also known as “X” Park because of the two sidewalks that crisscross it) is a large expanse of green grass with trees along the edges. It is shared by Sports on the Hill practices, adult pickup soccer games and sunbathers in good weather. • Garfield Park, best accessed by G or 3rd Streets SE, lies against the highway and the train tracks. There are stairs down from New Jersey Avenue SE, and slower traffic along South Carolina Ave. Please don’t let your dogs play off leash in any off the local DC Public School fenced in areas. These are used by the school as well as the local Little League and Sports on the Hill. It’s hard enough keeping the fields in decent shape with the constant human use.
IF YOUR PET IS LOST You can use a pet-finding service such as FindToto.com, which contacts people within a specified radius of where your pet was last seen, but you should first contact the Animal Control Shelter (202-576-6664) and provide a description of the pet. Post flyers in local parks and alert your neighbors through local online listservs. Include a description of the pet and where and when it was
last seen. The DC Animal Control Shelter is located at 1201 New York Ave. NE. (hrla.doh.dc.gov). The Animal Control Shelter accepts calls from the public and provides services 24 hours a day. Office hours are Mon, Tue, Thu and Fri from noon-8 p.m., and Sat and Sun from noon to 5 p.m. Open 24 hours, 365 days a year for emergencies. Services include animal disease control, rabies suspect control, stray animal control, dangerous dog control, licensing, enforcement, sterilization and adoption. The shelter accepts injured and stray animals 24 hours a day. If a pet wearing a DC tag is picked up, the shelter will notify the pet’s owner. The shelter is operated by the Washington Humane Society (washhumane.org.
Get Social Hill Hounds (hillhounds.com or facebook.com/hillhoundsdc/) is a small, volunteer-run 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to the dogs and their human companions on Capitol Hill. The organization is responsible for Kingman Park and organizes periodic clean ups.
ADOPTING A PET Howl to the Chief has regular dog and cat adoption days at 733 Eighth St. SE on Barracks Row. For cat adoption days see Capital Cats website at capitalcatspetfinder.com. Dogs, cats and other pets are also available for adoption at the DC Animal Control Shelter and at the Washington Humane Society (7319 Georgia Ave. NW, 202-BE-HUMANE). The shelter is open for pet adoption visits on every day but Wed. from noon to 7 p.m. Check for adoption events at washhumane.org. u
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Abandoned Vehicles................57 Accounting............................. 134 Acupuncture........................... 160 Address Numbers.................. 110 Advisory Neighborhood Commissions.........................60 Air Conditioning..................... 110 Alley Cleaning...........................57 Alternative Healing............... 160 American Legion.......................75 ANC 6 Map................................61 Anacostia River Support Organizations.............. 64, 154 Anacostia River Waterfront.......................... 154 Anacostia Water Trail Map.. 157 Animal Rescue/Shelter......... 221 Animals Adoption.................. 221 Apparel.................................... 144 Appliance Repair................... 110 Architectural Artifacts.......... 110 Architects................................ 110 Arena Stage............................ 177 Art galleries............................. 182 Atlas Performing Arts........... 174 Attorneys................................. 126 Automobile, Booted.................53 Automobile Inspection............52 Automobile Registration.........52 Automobile Repair................ 134 Automobile Supplies............. 134
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Cabinetry................................. 132 Canal Park..................................57 Capital Bike Share....................83 Capital Breast Care Center.....70 Capital City Symphony......... 177 Capital Community News.......58 Capitol Hill Art League......... 182 Capitol Hill Arts Workshop.................. 177, 198 Capitol Hill Association of Merchants & Professionals.....66 Capitol Hill Business Improvement District..........66 Capitol Hill Calendar................16 Capitol Hill Chorale............... 177 Capitol Hill Community Foundation.........................40, 69 Capitol Hill Garden Club............................... 64, 104 Capitol Hill Group Ministry.....71 Capitol Hill Historic District.......................... 54, 107 Capitol Hill History...................18 Capitol Hill History Project....................................75 Capitol Hill Little League...... 202 Capitol Hill Map........................32 Capitol Hill Pregnancy Cntr....70 Capitol Hill Real Estate 2015...........................88 Capitol Hill Restoration Soc...74 Capitol Hill Youth Chorus.... 199 Capitol Hill Village...................... 75 Capitol Riverfront BID................ 66 Capitol Hill Volunteer Clearinghouse.......................69 Car Washing & Polishing...... 136 Carpentry, Cabinets.............. 112
Carpet Cleaning..................... 112 Carpet Restoration................ 126 Casey Trees............................. 105 Cell Phone Service................ 136 Chef Services.......................... 136 CHAMPS.....................................66 Child Day Care....................... 206 Children’s Bookstore, Games.................................. 200 Children’s Classes.................. 198 Children’s Clothing....... 149, 200 Children’s Help Orgs................68 Children’s Sports................... 202 Chimney Cleaning................. 112 Chiropractors......................... 160 CHPSPO (CH Pub. School Parents Org.).......................... 200 Churches....................................79 Circulator Route Map..............83 Cleaning (House)................... 112 Clothing.................. (See Apparel) Community Blogs.....................10 Community Gardens............. 104 Community Listserves.............10 Computers, Repair................ 136 Congressional Cemetery.........20 Congressional Cemetery Assoc......................................74 Congressional Chorus.......... 177 Contractors............................. 112 Copying................................... 136 Corner Store........................... 177 Counselors.............................. 160
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Earth Conservation Corps.......64 Eastern Market Community Advisory Committee............66 Eastern Market Flea Market..... 5 Eastern Market History...........55 Electrical.................................. 116 Electronics Repair................. 136 Elementary Schools..... 207-210 Equipment Rentals................ 124 Event Space Rental............... 180 Exterminators...(See Pest Control)
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Financial Services..................(See Investments) Fitness Centers/Classes....... 164 Floors....................................... 116 Florists..................................... 136 Folger Park................................56 Folger Shakespeare Library.......................... 20, 178 Food Stores............................ 145 Food Pantries............................70 Fort Dupont Ice Arena.......... 204 Framing................................... 116 Frederick Douglass House......20 Friends of Garfield Park..........72 Friends of Kingman Park........72 Friends of the National Arboretum................... 64, 104 Friends of the NE Branch Library....................................72 Friends of the Rosedale Branch....................................72 Friends of the SE Branch Library......................72 Friends of the SW Branch Library......................72 Fumigation/Pest Control..... 124
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Greater Washington Urban League.......................70 Gutters....................(See Roofing)
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H Street Development.............26 H Street Festival.......................46 H Street Main Street................66 Handyman Services.............. 116 Hardware................................. 118 Hauling................... (See Moving) Heating Contractors............. 110 High Schools........................... 211 Hill Center...................... 178, 199 Hilloween...................................47 Hill Rag Distribution.................74 Hill Rag History.........................24 Hine Development...................36 Historic District............... 54, 107 History, Capitol Hill..................18 Holiday Tree Collection...........57 Home and Garden Store........................... 104, 146 Home Inspectors......................98 Homeless Resources................71 Hospitals.................................. 160 Hospice.......................................71 Housing Assistance..................71
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Laundries, Self-Service......... 138 Lawyers............... (See Attorneys) Leaf Collection..........................57 Legal Services...........................72 Libraries......................................56 Library Friends Groups............72 Library of Congress............... 171 Lincoln Park........................20, 56 Liquor Stores.......................... 151 Listserves, Community............10 Little Lights Urban Ministry....68 Locksmiths.............................. 120 Lodging................................... 138
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Mailing Services..................... 138 Manna Inc. (housing)...............71 Maps................................................ Anacostia Water Trail....... 157 ANC 6 Boundaries................61 Bus Lines.........................82, 83 Capitol Hill Map....................32 DCPS Boundary Map........ 211 Historic District.................. 107 Metro Map.............................82 PSAs........................................63 Marine Corps Barracks............22 Marion Park...............................56 Marketing................................ 138 Martial Arts.................... 166, 201 Masonry, Stonework............. 120 Massage.................................. 162 Medical Equipment............... 162 Mediation................................ 138 Mental Illness Support Group......................................71 Metropolitan Police.................62 Metro Teen Aids.......................71 Middle Schools...................... 211 Moms On the Hill (MoTH).... 200 Mortgages.................................98 Mosaic Theater Company.... 179 Moving, Hauling.................... 120
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Real Estate Attorneys........... 100 Real Estate/Sales......................90 Real Estate Developers...........96 Real Estate Mortgages............98 Real Estate Property Mgt.......98 Real Estate Rental Services.....100 Real Estate Title Companies.......................... 100 Recycling....................................57 Rentals, Equipment...... 124, 140 Rental Property...................... 100 Residential Parking Permits...53 Resources for Inner City Kids.........................................68 Restaurants................... 170, 184 Restoration (damage)........... 124 Roofing.................................... 124 Ruth Ann Overbeck Capitol Hill History Project...................75
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Sasha Bruce Youthwork..........68 School Boundary Map.......... 211 School Consulting................. 201 Security Alarms...................... 126 Service Stations..................... 140 Seward Square..........................57 Shipping..................(See Mailing) Shoe Repai.............................. 140 SMYAL........................................69 Soccer-on-the-Hill................. 202 Southwest BID..........................66 Southwest Neighborhood Assembly................................72 Spas.......................................... 166 Speech Therapy..................... 164 Spiritual Groups........................79 Sporting Goods...................... 150 Sports on the Hill................... 202 St. Mark’s Dance Studio....... 179 St. Mark’s Players.................. 179 Stanton Park..............................57 Stanton Park Neighborhood Assoc......................................74 Step Afrika.............................. 179 Storage.................................... 130 Street Car...................................39 Swim Centers................ 166, 201
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Temporary Parking Permits...53 Tickets, Parking........................54 Tile and Tub Repair............... 130 Title Companies..................... 100 Towed Autos.............................53 Trash.................................... 56-58 Bulk.........................................58 Collection...............................56 Illegal Dumping....................57 Recycling...............................57 Holiday Tree Pickup............ 57 Leaves.....................................57 Trash Cans.............................58 Tree Service............................ 130 Trees for Capitol Hill...... 66, 105 Tutoring............................ 68, 201 Tuxedo Rental........................ 140
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Veterans Affairs........................75 Veterinarians.......................... 220 Virginia Ave. Dog Park.......... 213 Visitor’s Parking Permits.........53 Volunteering..............................69
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Banfield Animal Hospital..... 217 Barrel........................................ 185 Barry Plumbing & Heating Corp............Inside Back Cover Bayou Bakery......................... 187 Be Here Now Yoga................ 152 Béarnaise Restaurant........... 187 Belle Nails Spa....................... 161 Berkshire Hathaway PenFed-Heather Schoell.....91 Berkshire Hathaway PenFed-James Dean ...........87 Beuchert’s Saloon................. 186 Bistro Cacao........................... 186 Blyth Templeton Academy.....14 Boutique on the Hill.............. 145 Boy Scouts.............................. 197 Boyd Construction, Inc............35 Branches tree Experts.......... 131 Bravado Hair Salon................ 161 Bricklands Inc......................... 122
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Cafe Berlin.............................. 188 Capitol Hill Animal Clinic...... 215 Capitol Hill Arts Workshop (CHAW)....................... 175, 196 Capitol Hill Auto Service Center.................................. 135
Capitol Hill BID...................34, 45 Capitol Hill Chiropractic Center.................................. 161 Capitol Hill Community Foundation............................67 Capitol Hill Day School......... 203 Capitol Hill Frame & Photo.. 151 Capitol Hill Group Ministry.....41 Capitol Hill Restoration Society... 67 Capitol Hill Village....................51 Capitol Kids Therapy, LLC... 192 Capitol Tree Care, Inc........... 130 Center City Public Charter Schools................................ 209 Century 21– Capitol Hill Office.................97 CHAMPS on the Hill.................27 Charles C. Parsons & Assoc..135 Cheryl Corson Design........... 119 Coldwell - Capitol Hill..............15 Coldwell - Chuck Burger.........93 Coldwell - Dee Dee Branand........ 93 Coldwell - Gary Jankowski......17 Coldwell - J. T. Powell..............93 Coldwell - Joseph Reid............95 Coldwell Phyllis Jane Young...... 25,203 Coldwell - Tati & Kitty Kaupp.....95 Coldwell - The Grant, Ryall & Andrew Group...................95 Coldwell Banker Maria D. Strylowski..............95 Cole Stevens Salon................ 159 Compass - Dare Johnson Wenzler..................................93 Compass - Geroge Olson........91 Compass - Megan Shapiro.....91 Congressional Cemetery.........73 Continental Movers............... 123 Corley Roofing & Sheet Metal Co., Inc..................... 125 Cove......................................... 141 Credit Union House............... 183
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DC Access .............................. 139 DC Cozy Homes Property Management+Design..............99 Dept. of Commerce, Federal Credit Union............. 4 Distad’s Amoco...................... 135 District Lock & Hardware Co.... 118 District Veterinary Hospital.217 Downey School Consulting. 192
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Eagle Academy PCS.............. 209 East City Bookshop............... 147 Edward Jones Skip Thompson.................. 139 Electricworks Inc................... 116 Eye Central............................. 163 Fairy Godmother.......... 149, 196 Federal City Iron.................... 118 First Class Plumbing............. 124 First Home Mortgage..............84 Fragers Just Ask Rental........ 125 Fragers Hardware.................. 117 Friends Community School.205
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La Strega- Marina Martin..... 141 Labyrinth Games & Puzzles.149 Las Placitas Restaurant........ 188 Lavender Retreat......................29 Law Offices of James M. Loots, PC........... 135 Lawlor Architects................... 112 Le Grenier................................ 188 Le Pain Quotidien.................. 188 Learning Specialist on the Hill................................. 192 Lincoln Park Kitchen & Wine Bar.............................. 189 Little Loft................................. 199 Long & Foster Capitol Hill.......11 Lustre Cleaners...................... 137
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National Roofing................... 128 Native Beauty......................... 161 Newman’s Gallery & CustomFrames.................. 116
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Paradigm Chiropractic and Performance, LLC..... 163 Pattie Cinelli Fitness............. 167 Peregrine Expresso............... 171 Perfoming Arts, Music & Movement Classes........ 195 Plumbing Services................. 125 Polar Bear A/C, Plumbing & Heating, Inc................3, 111 Prudential - John Smith .................................Back Cover Pure Barre............................... 152 R. Thomas Daniel Roofing, LLC...................... 127 Radici....................................... 190 Randolph Cree Salon...............43 RE/MAX - Kristof Realty Group......................................91 RE/MAX - Rob Bergman.........97 RE/MAX - Tom Faison............... 2 Real Plumbers........................ 124 Red Rocks Pizza..................... 190 Relay Foods............................ 173 Renaissance Development LLC..........................................27
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S. Construction...................... 113 Saving Grace Pet Care.......... 219 Schneider’s of Capitol Hill.... 171 Sestak Remodeling............... 113 Sharon L. Bernier, RN, PhD.......165 Sidamo Coffee & Tea............ 190 Sidedoor Studios Jenny Nordstrom.............. 141 Sit-A-Pet, Inc.......................... 219 Skills on the Hill...................... 199 Skip’s Appliance Service...... 113 Smith Commons.................... 191 Southwest BID..........................48 St. Mark’s Dance Company...... 196 St. Monica & St. James Episcopal Church.................77 St. Peter’s Catholic Church.....77 St. Peter’s School.................. 205 Standard Cleaning Service Inc.......................... 112 Stanton Development.............91 State Farm Marilyn Riehl, CLU............ 139
State Farm Tim LaCasse..........45, 59, 139 Suburban Welding Co.......... 118 Sundance Contracting LLC....115 SYNC Innovative Real Estate Chris Coppola.......................... 5
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Takoma Park Animal Clinic... 217 Tech Painting Co......................43 Ten 01...................................... 185 Compass – The Bissey Real Estate Team.................99 The Corner Store................... 183 The Hill Preschool................. 205 The Kitchen Company Inc.... 119 Thomas Jenkins And Company.................... 135 Thomas Landscapes............. 119 Tracy & Company Salon....... 159 Tunnicliff’s Tavern................. 191
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Wag Time................................ 215 Washington Fine Properties Lee Murphy...........................13 Wilcox Electric....................... 117 Window Washers, Inc........... 132 Windows Craft Inc................. 132 Wood & Whitacre Contractors......................... 125 Woven History........................ 147
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