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Crowds enjoy Halloween on Walter St. SE.

Raising on the Kids

by Elizabeth O’Gorek Kids at Eastern Market Metro Park. Photo: E. O’Gorek Hill A contributor to Reddit feed on Washington DC defines our neighborhood this way: “You need a ridiculously expensive stroller, at least one kid under 5, and a dog.” Well, kids don’t define this neighborhood, but we all know it takes a village to raise a child. You’re in the best village in DC, friends. Here’s a list of just a few of the reasons it is wonderful to raise kids on the Hill.

These Kids Don’t Know How Good They Have It

Every time we leave the house, my 7- and 3-year-old say, “Can we buy something?” And I say “no.” But then we make it about halfway down the street before they find a cardboard box labelled “FREE” with a new game or toy in it (all my love to whomever put the stuffed sheep that sings when squeezed out on 12th Street last fall).

There are free libraries on nearly every block where they can switch books they’ve memorized (I will never unlearn “More Spaghetti I Say”) for newly entertaining volumes. That’s before we get to Trader Joe’s for milk and the cashier hands them each a lollipop. We might get through the store

quickly, with that reward at the end; but we usually spend a good hour at the new Eastern Metro Plaza “yellow” playground or looking at all the stalls at the weekend Flea Market,or wandering through the stacks at Southeast Library.

Kids Stay Busy

That’s right, even in these pandemic days, there’s so much for kids to do, and if you’ve got good shoes (and that nice stroller) you can walk there. Music and arts classes at Capitol Hill Arts Workshop (CHAW). Soccer with DC Way. Dance in Lincoln Park with Tippi Toes, or pole vaulting near RFK Stadium with DC Vault, where kids as young as 9 are clearing 8-feet jumps. Movies at Miracle Theatre. A performance of Step Afrika! at Atlas Theatre. To cool off in summer, there’s the pools at Rosedale Recreation Center and Lincoln Capper Pool and the spray parks that pepper the area —at EMMP, Watkins Recreation, Canal Park; and the ever-popular waterfall wade pool at Yards Park, a destination that has everything: shade from the pedestrian bridge, a great view of the river and a pizza place (Nicoletta Pizza) really, really nearby.

Excellent Schools and School Community

Hey, nobody doubts that schools can get better, least of all the parents and community who are and have been working to make sure that happens. Yet the waiting lists to Capitol Hill schools like Brent and School-Within-A-School demonstrate their success. Parent groups run annual fundraisers that provide information (annual J.O. Wilson School Camp Fair), supply the next size in jackets and a new toy (Maury Elementary’s Annual Yard Sale) or give the parents a night out (Amidon-Bowen’s Southwest Soirée). And check out the after-school programming. One elementary school is offering Japanese cooking this winter.

King Bullfrog at Lincoln Park. Photo: E. O’Gorek

It’s Easy to Make Friends

MOTH: Moms on the Hill

The Moms on the Hill list serv is a community within the community. The parents on this list offered cybersupport in my “fourth trimester” when the baby screamed bloody murder for three straight months; advice about places and people to consult with for everything from birthday parties to medical needs; and the chance to trade, sell and buy the myriad of super-expensive things that little kids need for really short periods of time. It’s like having your mom, your best friend, your kids’ friends’ parents, a second-hand store, and a trusted business and product review site at your fingertips at all times.

But it’s not just about the kids -- it’s about you, too. It might take a village to raise a child, but having a child opens more village doors. When the pandemic hit, we banded together with three other families to create a learning pod for our kindergartener. A year later, the kids are still her best friends and the parents are mine. We have birthday and end of year parties, gym mornings, mom nights out and celebrate birthdays, Christmas and Passover. Getting involved with the school’s parent-teacher organization has sealed the bonds between myself and many other volunteers who got up at dawn to set up the Yard Sale or stayed late to organize sizes in school t-shirts. And the kids? They are still astounded that we meet people they know at every playground. When we moved to the Hill, we were just looking for a place with more than two bedrooms and a bicycle commute to downtown that took less than a half-hour. Those were lofty enough goals. We didn’t know we were moving into a village that would celebrate children and community every single day. Capitol Hill loves children, and they love it here. We don’t know A boy plays with balloons at Yards Park. Photo: Katie Yen how lucky we are. u

FAMILY RESOURCES

There is a wide array of opportunities for kids to learn, play and grow on the Hill. These include community centers and libraries; book, toy, and game stores; indoor play spaces; online resources; tutoring, school and learning resources; family health and wellness support; and activities, camps, and classes.

COMMUNITY CENTERS AND LIBRARIES

DC Public Libraries dclibrary.org Public library branches on the Hill include Northeast (330 7th St. SE), Rosedale (1701 Gales St.NE), Southeast (403 7th St.SE), and Southwest (900 Wesley Pl S.W.). Libraries host children's storytimes, events, and more educational activities.

Hill Center 921 Pennsylvania Ave. S.E. 202-549-4172, hillcenterdc.org Hill Center has three floors of multipurpose space for classes, programming and events. It offers classes for people of all ages and backgrounds. A sampling of classes includes cooking, art and language classes, public interest programs, day off and summer camps, dance, and karate. Hill Center's galleries also display year-round exhibitions from regional artists.

Hill Havurah 212 East Capitol St.NE 202-739-3515, hillhavurah.org Hill Havurah's education program offers students of all ages the opportunity to learn within an inclusive, dynamic, growing Jewish community. The program begins with the weekday Gan Shalom Cooperative Preschool and continues through Yavneh, the pre-k through 7th grade religious school that meets on Sundays. It also includes B'nai Mitzvah preparation and training.

BOOKS, GAMES AND TOYS

East City Bookshop 645 Pennsylvania Ave. S.E. Ste. 100 202-290-1636, eastcitybookshop.com Capitol Hill's local book shop has a large selection of books, toys and gifts for children to young adults (and all ages). Offerings include story times, author readings, book clubs and special events.

Fairy Godmother Children's Books and Toys 319 Seventh St. SE 202-547-5474 Roberta and Jack Blanchard have a wellcurated selection of fiction and nonfiction books, puzzles, dress-up and animal and fantasy figurines. They carry an array of choices for baby showers and toddlers, including Steiff plush toys and collectables, and book-themed onesies and totes. They also have crafts, science kits and books in Spanish and French.

Groovy DC 321 Seventh St. SE 202-544-6633 groovydc.com, info@groovydc.com A one-stop shop for unique gifts for housewarmings, birthdays or any special occasion. If you are having a party, they have everything—paper napkins, plates, candles, gift bags and wrapping paper, invitations, balloons, birthday hats and even tiaras.

Labyrinth Games and Puzzles 645 Pennsylvania Ave. S.E. 202-544-1059, labyrinthgameshop.com Games and puzzles abound at Labyrinth.

The first day of school ends for the littlest students at Appletree Public Charter School (138 12th St. NE). Photo: E. O’Gorek

The store specializes in games for all ages, Lego and all types of puzzles. Hosting both adult and kid's events, there's always something fun happening at Labyrinth. Check the website for the full calendar of events.

Solid State Books 600F H St. NE (in the Apollo) 202-897-4201, solidstatebooksdc.com Solid State Books is an independent bookstore and café that carries a diverse selection of books and gifts and hosts dynamic programs and events for adults and children. They also offer a selection of fine beer, wine, coffee, pastries and snacks in their cafe. Join them for their book clubs or an event for you or the kids.

ONLINE RESOURCES

MoTH (Moms on the Hill) Main@MoTH.groups.io MoTH is open to moms, dads, and guardians who are residents of Capitol Hill. This support group has over 8,000 members who discuss parenting issues on the listserv and meet up for many

Playground at Marion Park. Photo: M. Ashabranner

activities around the Hill, like playgroups, Meals on Wheels for families with new arrivals, education fairs and community activities. Parents also buy, sell, giveaway and seek items for their children.

Moms and Moms-to-be of Capitol Hill facebook.com/groups/208466146178343 This group was created as a support group for new and expecting moms in the Capitol Hill area of Washington DC. It is a place to ask questions and gain support from other Capitol Hill moms and professionals. Membership must be requested.

LEARNING SPACES

The Little Gym Capitol Hill 625 Pennsylvania Ave. S.E. 202-450-1175 thelittlegym.com/capitolhilldc The Little Gym on Capitol Hill is a children's gym offering activities for kids including parent/child classes, kids dance, gymnastics, sports skills and karate. They also offer summer camp and host birthday parties.

Mathnasium 621 Pennsylvania Ave. S.E. 202-760-2206 Mathnasium.com capitolhilldc@mathnasium.com Whether your child struggles with math or is an advanced learner, they can benefit from math tutoring. Mathnasium offers both incenter and face-to-face online sessions for grades 1-12. TUTORING, SCHOOL, AND LEARNING RESOURCES

Capitol Hill Learning Group (CHLG) capitolhilllearninggroup.com CHLG’s K-8 University-Model® program is Christian based and located at Ninth & Maryland Avenue NE. Established in 2006, CHLG is a micro-school that boasts small class sizes, a tight-knit learning community, and a reduced in-school schedule. Bringing the Christian worldview to bear in all learning is a hallmark of its dedicated teachers, and its students grow to be responsible, independent and self-driven learners.

Capitol Teachers 202-288-1900, capitolteachers.com tutors@capitolteachers.com Capitol Teachers is dedicated to providing high-quality tutoring services in the greater Washington DC area. Services include virtual and in-person tutoring, learning pods and small-group classes.

DC Summer Camp Fair J.O. Wilson Elementary School 660 K St. NE, dccampfair.com The J.O. Wilson Elementary school PTA gathers representatives from more than 30 camps in the DMV to share information on their spring break and summer camp offerings. The fair has been on hiatus during the pandemic, but usually takes place in late January, just before registration for summer camp begins.

Downey School Consulting DowneySchoolConsulting@gmail.com EV Downey has been working in education for nearly 20 years, first as a teacher, then as a private school admissions officer. She brings that wealth of experience, and site visits to hundreds of schools, to her work as an educational consultant. She can help navigate the school lottery system and find the right private school.

Learning Specialist on the Hill Colleen Buchanan, MS, AOGPE 202-641-7508 LearningSpecialistOnTheHill@gmail.com Buchanan, a former 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).

Frank Tutoring 202-480-2985, franktutoring.com Frank Tutoring is a cohort of college students who provide personalized online tutoring, at an affordable rate, to any student in grades 5–12. They believe that every student is unique and tailor each session to their needs and personality. They offer SAT/PSAT Prep, ACT Prep, and college essay and application coaching. In addition, they offer Middle and High School subjects, including Math, Calculus, History, Chemistry, Biology, and other sciences.

Ward 6 Public Schools Parent Organization w6pspo.org, w6pspo@gmail.com W6PSPO promotes cooperation among the parent organizations of the public schools across Ward 6 to improve the education received by all children. W6PSPO works on goals such as strengthening feeder patterns, improving facilities and promoting green and pedestrian/cyclist-friendly school environments.

THERAPY & SUPPORT

See also: Health and Fitness section of the guide

Capitol Hill Child Psychiatry 50 E St. SE Ste. 300 202-810-1923 capitolhillchildpsychiatry.com Capitol Hill Psychiatry offers play therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy, medication management and psychotherapy for all ages. Dr. Meg van Achterberg has experience in the treatment of childhood ADHD, behavior issues, trauma and developmental disorders, as well as depression and anxiety.

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Capitol Kids Therapy LLC 201 Massachusetts Ave. N.E. 202-544-5469 capitolkidstherapy.com Founded in 2000 on Capitol Hill, Capitol Kids Therapy provides pediatric speech and language therapy to children up to 12 years old. Capitol Kids Therapy offers virtual and in-person office visits. Their therapists address a variety of speech and language areas, including (but not limited to): speech therapy, language therapy, feeding therapy, oral motor, and articulation therapy. Offers screenings, parent consultation, parent/teacher workshops, and treatment.

Early Stages earlystagesdc.org Early Stages is an evaluation center that works with families to identify and address developmental delays in children aged between two years eight months and five years 10 months. A program of D.C. Public Schools, Early Stages provides evaluations for D.C. child residents who have not yet entered the school system or are currently homeschooled.

The Reading and Language Learning Center 316 F St. NE 703-821-1363 readingllcenter.com info@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 aged 2 years and older. Skills on the Hill, LLC 1301 Pennsylvania Ave. S.E. 202-335-7968 skillsonthehill.com sothdc@skillsonthehill.com Skills on the Hill offers pediatric occupational therapy to children from birth to teenage years. The practice has experience working with motor-skill delays (visual, fine, and gross motor), hypotonia, dyspraxia, sensory processing disorders, autism spectrum disorder, and trouble with social and play skills. Therapists work closely with families using a team approach.

WELLNESS

See also: Health and Fitness section of the guide

Doulas of Capitol Hill 571-207-8005 doulasofcapitolhill.com Doulas of Capitol Hill is a concierge doula agency that provides birth, postpartum and lactation support, education, and community. The full-time doulas work to help new parents feel at ease, safe and empowered as they celebrate becoming new parents, offering personalized support as well as community connections. Check out their blog online.

Housecalls on the Hill Heidi Johnson, CPNP 202-306-5862 heidijohnsoncpnp.com Heidi.j.johnson@gmail.com Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP) Heidi Johnson has more than 20 years experience providing primary care to kids on the Hill. You can call or text her, and she will come to your home and assess, diagnose, and even prescribe medications as necessary for your child. She can also test for some common ailments. She Is available to see kids aged birth to college, seven days a week, 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Text for fastest reply.

ACTIVITIES, CAMPS, AND CLASSES & PRESCHOOLS

Adventures on the Hill 659 G St., NE / 222 8th St., NE 202-688-1580, summercampdc.com Adventures on the Hill is a full-day program. It offers arts and STEM activities, outdoor time and field trips. Each week is themed with a focused curriculum.

American Youth Chorus 545 7th St. SE, 301-502-4952 congressionalchorus.org Temporarily on pause, the American Youth Chorus is an afterschool program of the Congressional Chorus at the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop (CHAW) for ages 8-14. Scheduled auditions take place on a rolling basis throughout the year. Check online to see if the revisions are complete and get involved.

AppleTree Schools appletreeschools.org 202-526-1503 An exclusive Tier 1, free education for three- and four-year-old children to explore the uniqueness of a pre-K experi-ence. Safe, convenient learning spaces near home or job. The schools use Every Child Ready, an early learning in-structional approach that focuses on social-emotional learning, mathematics, language, literacy and STEM.

Breathing Space 641 Pennsylvania Ave. S.E. 202-599-0434 breathingspacedc.com inquiries@breathingspacedc.com Breathing Space supports healthy families through yoga and wellness education for all ages. Offerings include yoga classes for newborn to adult, prenatal and postnatal yoga, parenting and breastfeeding support, infant massage, lactation support, and more. Busy Bees Music and Arts Playgroup 921 Pennsylvania Ave. S.E. (in Hill Center) BusyBeesDC.com DCBusyBees@gmail.com Busy Bees Music and Arts Playgroup offers flexible, drop-off playschool every weekday for kids ages 21-48 months. Busy Bees is not a cooperative model, so there is no requirement to help in the school or classroom. In addition, Busy Bees holds camps for ages 2-9 years old for school days off, spring, summer, and winter break incorporating music, art, Spanish instruction, games, and other activities.

Capitol Hill Arts Workshop (CHAW) 545 Seventh St. SE 202-547-6839, chaw.org 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. Additionally, CHAW provides special middle school classes focusing on deeper arts. Private music instruction is also available.

Capitol Hill Learning Group (CHLG) capitolhilllearninggroup.com CHLG’s Preschool program, located at Ninth & Maryland Avenue NE, is a Christ-centered, teacher-directed preschool program for children aged 2.5 to 5 years of age. Established in 2006, the school is licensed by DC as a morning only parent/ teacher cooperative with parents serving as the assistant in the classroom on a rotating basis. CHLG boasts small class sizes of no more than 10 students and a tight-knit learning community.

Eagle Academy PCS eagleacademypcs.org Eagle Academy Public Charter School employs a variety

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Mister Mike's Music Together 202-251-7205 mistermikesmusic.com mistermikesmusic@gmail Mr. Mike's Music together classes offer music and movement courses to caregivers and children aged 0-6 years, giving families an opportunity to form a music-making bond. 45-minute classes are offered in 10-week sessions at various locations and scheduling tweaks are accommodated. Visit the website to learn more about the instructors, philosophy, locations and classes.

Momentum Dance & Fitness 534 Eighth St. SE 202-517-7252 momentumdancetheatre.com Momentum offers dance and dance theater training leading to community performances including their famous Jazz Hip Hop Nutcracker. In age- and level-appropriate classes each student develops skills in jazz and hip-hop technique, learns how to remember choreography, and develops movement improvisation. Acting classes have been added to the Jazz Hip Hop Academy curriculum. Class sizes are small, performance opportunities are large. Best for children age 6-16.

Music on the Hill 801 D St. NE, 202-733-3158 musiconthehilldc.com info@musiconthehilldc.com Music on the Hill is a familyowned 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 also sells instruments, sheet music, and accessories.

Northeast Stars Montessori Preschools Summer Camp 703-945-0408, nestars.net Northeast Stars Montessori Preschools are fully licensed preschools in Old Town Alexandria and Capitol Hill, Washington DC. The schools deliver “Montessori and More! “through mixed-age (two to five years) classrooms, carefully planned lessons and the incorporation of music and arts. Enroll now in their Summer Camp. Explore dif-ferent countries of the world with their fun activities and interactive learning – weekly enrollment.

Polite Piggy's Summer Camp & AfterCare 240-396-8957, politepiggys.com Serving the community since 2008 and with four locations in D.C. Public Schools, Polite Piggy's Day Camp provides outof-school time care for children ages 3-10. They offer kids a fun and energetic environment where they can thrive socially, physically, and emotionally by providing ageappropriate learning opportunities, outdoor activities, and field trips (seasonal). From Before and After School Care to Day and Summer Camps, they want to be your child's favorite place to be when they're away from family and school.

The Music Teacher –Mary Leonino 202-544-3106 For over 40 years Ms. Mary has been teaching piano, theater, voice, modern dance, musical theater on Capitol Hill. All ages welcome. Ms. Mary believes the arts are a wonderful tool for

parenting, well-being and creating a loving joyful world.

St. Mark's Dance Studio Third & A Streets S.E. 202-543-0054, stmarksdancestudio.org For over 50 years the St. Mark's Dance Studio has encouraged dancers of all levels to reach their potential, training dancers primarily in ballet and jazz. Classes are for preschoolers, children, teens, and adults and range from beginner to advanced level. Pilates, exercise and Parent/Me Classes are also available.

Tippi Toes Dance® 202-527-9089, TippiToesDC.com claire@TippiToesDance.com Tippi Toes® provides kid-friendly, high energy, positive dance classes for children ages 18 months to 11 years in childcare centers, schools, playgroups and community centers. Tippi Toes® also provides Princess & Super Hero themed day-off school camps and summer camps as well as birthday party entertainment.

University for Kids 806 H St. NE / 728 F St. NE 202-681-4249, childcarecapitolhill.com A high-quality early childhood program designed to jumpstart a child’s development and lifetime learning. They use a national research-based curriculum while offering STEM and Spanish immersion programs for infants to three-year-old children.

SPORTS

Capitol Hill Little League P.O. Box 15454 chlldc.org, information@chlldc.org The Capitol Hill Little League (CHLL) program offers baseball and softball practices and games for children aged 5 to 14. CHLL emphasizes sportsmanship and integrity alongside the rules of the game. Games and practices are held at Amidon-Bowen, J.O. Wilson, Walker-Jones, Ludlow-Taylor, Miner, Payne and Tyler elementary schools and Eastern High.

DC Department of Recreation (DC DPR) Kids Sports & Fitness – Multiple Locations 202-673-7647 dpr.dc.gov/page/kids-sports-fitness DC DPR offers classes across the District

Jamie and Daniela McInerney with their daughter Virginia in Top Gun costume on 6th Street. Courtesy Jordan LaCrosse gram for children starting with Karate and moving up to stages that include Jujutsu and, when ready Bushido. Long-time student Lauren Johnson operates the D.C. location under the continued technical guidance of Shihan Nakamura.

Sports on the Hill (SOTH) sportsonthehill.com Sports on the Hill is a non-profit, volunteer-based youth sports organization established in 1979 offering youth sports for soccer, baseball, softball, basketball, wrestling, lacrosse, and field hockey. Programs are fee based. Financial aid is available. Detailed information by sport is shown on the website sportsonthehill.com.

in dance, fitness and sports. From ballet for 4-year-olds to tackle football, swim, lacrosse and pickleball, DPR sessions are affordable and accessible for multiple levels and ages. Visit the website for more information, including class locations and to look at offerings in your child's age group.

DC Vault 2200 E. Capitol St. NE (RFK Stadium), events@dcvault.org D.C. Vault runs an outdoor pole vault training center on East Capitol near the RFK Stadium, where they hold training sessions and events for entry level to elite athletes in individual, group and private settings. A youth course intended for vaulters aged 6-10 teaches primary phases of vault.

Fort Dupont Ice Arena 3779 Ely Pl. S.E. 202-584-5007, fdia.org FDIA is a non-profit that offers a wide variety of skating programs to D.C. kids ages 5-18. Enroll in group skating lessons, ice hockey, speed skating, and summer camp activities. Needs-based scholarships are available. Currently under construction for 2022-2023, please check website for updates.

Samurai Training Academy 613 Pennsylvania Ave. SE dcsamurai.com, lauren@dcsamurai.com The academy offers adult Karate, Jujutsu, sword as well as a kids and youth proTae Kwon Do College (Master Gutman) 202-546-6275, mastergutman.com Master Erica Gutman is a 7th Degree Black Belt certified by the World Governing Body of Tae Kwon Do in Seoul, Korea. She teaches children at Sixth and I Streets NE starting at the age of four years. Classes are small, with much individual attention.

Washington Capital United 600 Pennsylvania Ave. S.E. 202-559-3495, wcunited.org inquiry@wcunited.org Washington Capital United (WCU) is headquartered on Capitol Hill, in Washington DC. With more than 200 boys and girls training, 20 teams, and programs for youth U7 through U19. WCU offers yearround soccer training, futsal, indoor, and travel league play.

William H. Rumsey, Sr. Aquatic Center Seventh Street & North Carolina Ave. 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 D.C. residents, and admission is free for D.C. residents. The Rumsey pool in Eastern Market is open Monday to Friday 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The pool is closed Sunday. Life jackets are available for school-aged children. Part of the pool is reserved for lap swimming. u

How the School

by Emerald Becker

Every student in DC has the right to attend their in-boundary (aka “neighborhood”) school for grades K-12, which is assigned based on their home address. You can determine your in-boundary school at enrolldcps. dc.gov/node/41. If a family wants to attend a District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) school outside of their in-boundary school, they must apply via the My School DC lottery at myschooldc.org. The My School DC lottery application is an online application that families must use to apply to attend schools in the following categories: a. A DCPS school outside a family’s boundary or feeder pattern for any grade (PK3-12); b. PK3 or PK4 programs at any DCPS school, including a family’s inboundary school; c. DCPS citywide schools; d. DCPS selective high schools/programs (9-12); e. Participating public charter schools (PK3-12). If a family is re-enrolling in their current school or enrolling in their feeder school, they do not need to use the lottery. Families are not guaranteed a seat via the lottery and the only seat a family is ever guaranteed is at their in-boundary school for grades K-12.

Works!

If You Have Just Moved To DC

Charter School vs. Public School

DCPS is the local, traditional public school system of Washington, DC. All DCPS schools are free to DC residents and every K-12 student who lives in Washington, DC has at least one right-to-attend DCPS school — a school where the student can enroll at any time. If a family wants to attend a DCPS school outside of their in-boundary school, they must apply via the My School DC lottery.

DC public charter schools are public, tuitionfree, open to all students, and they do not have selective entrance requirements. Public charter schools are independent from the traditional public school system. Students must complete a My School DC lottery application to request space at a participating public charter school. When a family is contemplating a move to the District, they should take the following steps:

Step 1: Determine your in-boundary school (enrolldcps.dc.gov/node/41). Once determined, families are encouraged to connect with the school and meet the principal and teachers or attend an Open House (dcps.dc.gov/ openhouse).

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Amidon-Bowden

Brent Elementary School 301 North Carolina Ave. SE

Step 2: If you want Ludlow-Taylor Elementary School 659 G Street NE to explore your DCPS Maury Elementary School 1250 Constitution Ave. NE options beyond your in- Miner Elementary School 601 15th Street NE boundary school, you Payne Elementary School 1445 C St. SE can check out school pro- Peabody Elementary School 425 C Street NE files online, and download Tyler Elementary School 1001 G Street SE other resources at enrolldcps.dc.gov/node/46. Amidon-Bowden Elementary School 401 I Street SW

Step 3: When a fam- Watkins Elementary School 420 12th Street SE ily is ready to enroll, they J.O. Wilson Elementary School 660 K Street NE need to complete the Van Ness Elementary School 1100 5th Street SE DCPS enrollment packet, provide proof of DC residency, and then submit the enrollment packet to the school (enrolldcps.dc.gov/node/76).

Key Events for the 2022-2023 Enrollment Season

In December, the 2021 DC EdFEST took place online and representatives from DCPS and public charter schools showcased their programs for families looking to know more about the city’s public school options for grades PK3-12. Immediately following EdFEST, the My School DC lottery for school year 2022-2023 opened. The application deadline for Grades 9-12 is February 1, 2022 and the deadline for Grades PK3-8 is March 1, 2022. The lottery results will be announced on Friday, April 1, and enrollment opens for school year 2022-2023 that same day. For the deadline for lottery enrollment and other School Year 2022-2023 key dates, see the website at enrolldcps.dc.gov.

If families have any questions, they can contact the DCPS Enrollment Team at enroll@k12.dc.gov, call us at 202-478-5738, or submit a question via enrolldcps.dc.gov/contactus and we will respond within two business days. (Above information supplied by DCPS.) u

on Capitol Hill! It’s A Dogs World

by Andrew Lightman

Humans with many acquaintances are happier than those with fewer, psychologists inform us. If so, then owning a dog on Capitol Hill is perhaps the quickest way to go down this path to a richer life. While the pandemic circumscribed our indoor lives for the last two years, our companions insisted we continue our outdoor rambles, no doubt in search of the best smells.

For many years, without a dog, cat or even a potbellied pig of my own, I remained a distant observer of the rich social universe of dogs and their owners. Then, just before Christmas in 2006, I welcomed Nekoe, a Shiba Inu puppy, into my household. Suddenly, a new world beckoned.

For 14 years, Nekoe and I commuted by foot to the Hill Rag’s office across from Eastern Market. Our journey took us through Marion and Garfield Parks. As my puppy made friends, so did I. I joined the ranks of the Congressional Cemetery Canine Brigade and our social circle grew further.

Later, Saki, a rescue Shiba, joined our small pack. Thus, I spent many happy years at work with the two napping canines under my desk. We took weekly walks among the gravestones of the famous and not so famous. As I

look back, I realize now how owning dogs significantly connected me to the rich social tapestry that is Capitol Hill. At Garfield Park, Bill Phillips, the founder of the park’s Friends group, would often be out walking his St. Bernard in the early evening. As our dogs played together, we would chat about national politics, the local council elections, historic preservation and the economy. Bill, I later discovered, had

helped found the Capitol Hill Village and presided over CHAMPS. After a decade of acquaintance, I sadly authored his Hill Rag obituary.

Walking in the Congressional Cemetery was a social experience both for myself and my Shibas. Unlike at the typical dog park where humans stand witness to canine cavorting, all species stride the cemetery’s wide paths together. As the dogs play amongst the stones, strangers chat as they stroll. Some of my oldest friendships date from such chance acquaintances. I even know of a few marriages that can trace their origins to walking dogs at the Cemetery.

Nekeo departed from my life in the summer of 2021. In the last two years of his life, he grew too frail for our daily journey to the Hill. Not that it mattered.

COVID had dispatched us all to work from home. Capital Community News closed its office of thirty years in April of 2020. All our social interactions moved to Zoom. Even the Cemetery closed for many months.

In September 2021, a mischievous chihuahua puppy named Bobby joined our household. She quickly fell in love with the cemetery. Now with the city finally reopening, I look forward to the days when I am again walking across the Hill to the Hill Rag’s future office.

Tiffany with Roosevelt and El Macho at Howl'O'Ween. Photo: Peter Rothschild

Public Dog Parks

Capitol Hill, the Capitol Riverfront and Southwest have many city-owned, public dog parks for legal run and play off-leash in an enclosed environment. Canines who frequent them must be vaccinated, licensed and registered with the DC Department of Health.

Kingsman Field

Dog Park is located on D Street and Tennessee Ave. NE. It is maintained by Hill Hounds (Hillhounds.com), a small, volunteer-run, non-profit organization. The park has segregated large and small dog play areas.

Lansburgh Dog

Park, on Delaware Avenue between I and M Streets SW is a 10,000 square foot facility with separate large and small dog areas. It is maintained by DC Department of Parks and Recreation and Paws of Southwest (www.facebook.com/ PawsSWDC/), a local non-profit.

Swampoodle Dog

Park is located at Third and L Streets NE. The canine park has a custom, poured-in-place dog agility structure, lighting, irrigation and water stations. Friends of NoMa Dogs (www. nomadogparks.org) help maintain the park.

The Virginia Avenue Dog Park is located on 11th Street and Virginia Avenue SE. It is DC’s largest such facility. The Virginia Avenue Dog Park Partners (www.virginiaavedogpark.com) help with maintenance and amenities.

The Capitol River front has two more dog parks that are operated privately. Just across from the Whole Foods at H and New Jersey Ave. SE sits a small dog park located right next to the train tracks. Yards Park, operated by the Capitol Riverfront Business Improvement District, also features a small dog park.

Congressional Cemetery

If you have any doubt about the popularity of dogs on the Hill, try applying for a spot in the Congressional Cemetery K9 Corps. There is a 750-person wait list!

The 32-acre, historic, working cemetery in Hill East owned by Christ Church is partially funded by fees paid by members of its K9 Corps. Members, as well as visitors for a daily $10 charge, can walk their pooches off leash. There are some simple rules. Pick up after your dog. No balls or toys. All dogs must be vaccinated, spayed or neutered. For more information, visit www.cemeterydogs.org.

Heading to Congressional Cemetery to enjoy walking as part of the K-9 Corps, a dog walking program that raises funds for the Cemetery. Photo: Victor Romero

Lost Pets

Call the Humane Rescue Alliance at 202-576-6664. Provide a description of the pet. Post flyers in local parks. Alert neighbors through local online listservs. Include a description of the pet and where and when it was last seen.

The DC Animal Control Shelter is located at 1201 New York Ave. NE. For more information visit hrla.doh. dc.gov.

The Animal Control Shelter accepts calls from the public and provides services 24 hours a day. Services include animal disease control, rabies suspect control, stray animal control, dangerous dog control, licensing, enforcement, sterilization and adoption. 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. For more information, visit washhumane.org.

Adoption

Howl to the Chief has Rural Dog Rescue (www.ruraldogrescue.com) adoptions on Saturdays between noon and 2 pm at 719 Eighth St. SE. For cat adoption days, visit Capital Cats at www.capitalcatspetfinder.com. Dogs, cats and other pets are also available for adoption at the Humane Rescue Alliance. For more information, visit washhumane.org. u

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CATEGORY INDEX

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Accounting........................................ 116 Acupuncture...................................... 134 Address Numbers............................... 80 Advertising........................................ 116 Advisory Neighborhood Commissions ............................................................34 Air Conditioning .................................. 80 Alley Cleaning ..................................... 46 American Youth Chorus .................... 174 Anacostia Riverkeeper ................. 55, 56 ANCs (See Advisory Neighborhood Commission) ANC Boundaries (Map) ...................... 36 Animal Welfare................................. .188 Anthem (Theater).............................. 156 Apparel ............................................. 118 Appliance Repair ................................. 80 Architects............................................80 Arena Stage...................................... 154 Atlas Performing Arts................ 120, 158 Attorneys .......................................... 116 Automobile Repair & Services........... 116

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Banks........................................ 116, 118 Barbers ............................................. 134 Barracks Row Main Street............ 38, 56 Beauty Salons................................... 134 Bicycle Equip & Repair ...................... 118 Blogs & Listservs .................... 21, 38, 39 Bookstores ............................... 118, 168 Boutiques.......................................... 118 Brokers/Agents (real estate) .......................................... 108, 110, 112 Building Contractors ........................... 82

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Calvary Episcopal Church ................... 62 Cannabis Dispensaries ..................... 134 Capital Breast Care Center................. 58 Capital City Symphony ..................... 156 Capital Community News ................... 12 Capitol Hill & Vicinity (Map)............ 16-17 Capitol Hill Art League ..................... 161 Capitol Hill Arts Workshop ............................31, 120, 158, 166, 174 Capitol Hill BID.................................... 56 Capitol Hill Chorale ........................... 156 Capitol Hill Churches .............. 62, 64, 65 Capitol Hill Community Foundation .......................................... 26, 42, 55, 58 Capitol Hill Corner............................... 38 Capitol Hill Garden Club................ 56, 76 Capitol Hill Historic District .......................................... 42, 43, 70, 71 Capitol Hill Historic District (Map) ....... 43 Capitol Hill Little League ................... 178 Capitol Hill Pregnancy Center ............. 58 Capitol Hill Restoration Society .......................................... 43, 59, 71, 72 Capitol Hill Village ......................... 55, 60 Capitol Riverfront BID......................... 38 Car Wash.......................................... 116 Carpet Cleaning.................................. 80 Casey Trees ................................................ 55, 56, 57 Catering ............................................ 118 Cell Phone Services.......................... 118 CHAMPS............................................ 56 Children’s Classes ............ 166, 170, 174 Children’s Help Orgs..... 51, 57, 170, 172 Children’s Sports .............. 166, 170, 178 Chiropractors.................................... 134 CHPSPO (See W6PSPO) Cleaning (House) ................................ 82 Clothing (See Apparel) Commercial Kitchen.......................... 120 Community Achievement Award......... 26 Community Gardens..................... 76, 77 Community Resources .................................. 51, 55, 56, 60, 168 Computer Service & Repair...............120 Congressional Cemetery .... 59, 181, 185 Construction Permits .............. 69, 70, 71 Contractors......................................... 82 Copying ............................................ 120 Cosmetic .......................................... 134 Counselors ....................................... 136 COVID (see Pandemic) Co-Work Space ................................ 120 Cross-Fit ........................................... 138

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Dance ............................................... 158 DC Government .................... 42, 43, 46 Dept. Energy & Envir. .......................... 78 Dept. Parks & Recreation ........................................ 44, 76, 77, 178 DC Historic Preservation Office ............................................... .43, 70, 71 DC Way Soccer................................ 166 Dentists ............................................ 136 Design/Build ....................................... 84 Developers ............................... 112, 113 Dog Parks................................. 184, 185 Dog Walking ..................................... 180 Dry Cleaners............................... 20, 120

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Eastern Market ..................... 31, 42, 120 Eastern Market Community Advisory Committee ..................... 57 Eastern Market Flea Market................ 42 Eastern Market Main Street ................................................ 24, 38, 57 Eastern Market Metro Comm Assoc. ............................................................59 Electrical...................................... 84, 120 Electronic Repair......................... 80, 120

Event Planners .................................. 120 Event Space Rental........................... 120 Exterminators (See Pest Control)

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Financial Planning.............................. 122 Fitness Centers & Classes................ 138 Florists .............................................. 122 Folger Shakespeare Library ........ 44, 160 Folger Shakespeare Theater ............ 160 Food..................................................122 Food Pantries...................................... 60 For Love of Children .......................... 57 Framing ............................... 86, 122, 161 Frederick Douglass Bridge .................................................... 24, 131 Friends of NE Library .......................... 44 Friends of Rosedale Library ................ 44 Friends of SE Library........................... 44 Friends of SW Library ......................... 44

G Galleries ................................... 120, 161 Games & Toys........................... 122, 168 Garden Design.................................... 88 Garden Resources......................... 76-78 Garfield Park, Friends.................. 45, 184 Gifts.................................................. 122 Gourmet Foods................................. 122 Graphic & Web Design...................... 124 Gutters................................................86 Gyms ................................................ 138

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H Street DC................................ 38, 148 H Street Main Street........................... 57 Handyman Services ............................ 86 Hardware .................................... 86, 124 Hauling (See Moving & Hauling) Health Organizations ............................58, 134, 136, 138, 140 Hiking................................................ 130 Hill Center......................... 120, 160, 168 Hill Havurah................................. 62, 168 Hill Rag.......................................... 34, 38 Hilloween ............................................ 30 Hill’s Kitchen.............................. 122, 124 Home & Décor ................................. 124 Home & Garden ............................. 80-81 Home Inspectors............................... 113 Homeless Resources.................... 51, 60 Hospitals............................................. 86 House History ..................................... 86 Household Organization...................... 90

I Ice Skating & Hockey ........................ 178 Insurance .......................................... 124 Interior Design .................................... 86 Internet Services............................... 124 Ironwork...................................... 86, 102

J Joy of Motion.................................... 158 July 4 Parade ................................ 21, 29

K Kingman Dog Park ............................ 184 Kingman Park, Friends ........................ 59 Kitchen & Bath Remodel ..................... 86

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Landscaping........................................ 88 Lansburgh Dog Park ......................... 184 Laundries, Self-Service ..................... 124 Lawyers (See Attorneys) Library of Congress .................... 44, 160 Libraries, Public............... 24, 43, 44, 168 Library Friends Groups........................44 Lincoln Park ............................ 20, 45, 59 Liquor & Wine ................................... 124 Listservs, Community ................. 39, 166 Literary Book Fest .............................. 21 Locksmiths..........................................88 Lodging, (Hotels, B&B)......................124

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Mailing Services................................ 124 Maps........................................................ ANC Boundaries............................ 36 Capitol Hill & Vicinity ................. 16-17 Capitol Hill Historic District ............ 43 Police, First District........................ 49 School Boundaries....................... 181 Marketing/Communications.............. 124 Martial Arts ....................................... 138 Masonry, Stonework........................... 90 Massage ........................................... 138 Mediation.......................................... 126 Medical Equipment............................ 138 Metropolitan Police Dept (See Police) Miracle Theater ................. 156, 160, 166 Momentum Dance ................... 158, 176 Moms on the Hill ................ 39, 166, 168 Mortgages ........................................ 113 Mosaic Theater Co. .......................... 154 Moving & Hauling ................................ 90 Music (Children’s) ............................. 176

N Nails (Salons).................................... 138 National Arboretum ................ 56, 76, 78 National Park Service.................... 44, 78 Neighborhood Groups ................... 38-39 Notaries ............................................ 126 Nurseries ............................................ 90

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Office Space (See Co-Work Space) Opticians/Optometrists .................... 138 Organization........................................ 90 Overbeck History Project.................... 60

P Paint & Paint Supplies ......................... 90 Painting Contractors ........................... 92 Pandemic ..........12, 43, 58, 76, 166, 181 Parking, Resident.......................... 34, 45 Parking, Visitor.................................... 45 Parks................................................... 44 Pediatric Therapy .............. 138, 170, 171 Performance Arts.............................. 158

Pest Control........................................ 92 Pets .......................................... 186, 188 Grooming..................................... 186 Lost ..................................... 185, 188 Rescue/Adoption................. 185, 188 Sitting...........................................186 Stores.......................................... 186 Training......................................... 186 Veterinarians ................................ 188 Pharmacy .......................................... 138 Photo Finishing.................................. 126 Photographers .................................. 126 Physical Therapy ............................... 140 Physicians......................................... 140 Family & General .......................... 140 Pediatrics ............................. 138, 140 Pilates ............................................... 140 Plumbing ............................................. 94 Police ...................................... 28, 48, 49 D Substation.................................. 50 Community Outreach..................... 50 Contact Info ............................. 48, 49 First District ................................... 48 First District (Map) ......................... 49 Text to ........................................... 49 Twitter ............................................ 49 Property Management ...................... 113 Psychotherapy .................................. 140 Public Safety (See Police)

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Rats .................................................... 47 Real Estate................................. 106-109 Attorneys ..................................... 113 Developers .......................... 112, 113 Directory............................... 108-113 Inspectors .................................... 113 Mortgages ................................... 113 New Development ................ 106-107 Property Management ................. 113 Rentals......................................... 113 Title Companies ........................... 113 Recording Studios (rental) ................ 126 Recycling (See Trash & Recycling) Rental, Property ................................ 113 Rentals, Equipment ..................... 94, 126 Restaurants........................ 144-146, 148 Barracks Row ....................... 144-145 Capitol Hill.................................... 144 Capitol Riverfront......................... 145 H Street ....................................... 148 Wharf........................................... 146 Roofing ......................................... 74, 79 Rug Restoration................................ 102 Rumsey Aquatic Center.............. 42, 178

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Sasha Bruce Youthwork...................... 58 Schools..................... 166, 174, 176, 180 Schools, Boundaries (Map)............... 181 Schools, Elementary ......................... 181 Schools, Lottery.........................180-181 Senior Support Orgs........................... 60 Serve Your City................................... 54 Service Stations................................ 126 Shipping (See Mailing Services) Shoe Repair ...................................... 126 SMYAL ............................................... 58 Southwest BID.................................... 57 Southwest Neighborhood Assembly .. 59 Spas ................................................. 140 Speech Therapy................................ 140 Sporting Goods ................................ 126 Sports on the Hill .............................. 178 St. Joseph’s Church ........................... 64 St. Mark’s Church........... 26, 60, 65, 120 St. Mark’s Dance Studio .......... 158, 178 St. Mark’s Players............................. 156 Step Afrika!............................... 158, 166 Storage............................................. 102 Swim Centers ................................... 140

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Tae Kwon Do .................................... 138 Taffety Punk Theater ......................... 156 Tailors................................................127 Talent Agency ................................... 127 Tax Preparation ................................. 127 Tippi Toes Dance....................... 166, 178 Title Companies ................................ 113 Trash & Recycling.......................... 46, 47 Bulk Collection............................... 46 Hazardous Waste........................... 46 Holiday Tree Pickup........................ 47 Illegal Dumping............................... 47 Leaves ........................................... 47 Recycling Services......................... 47 Trash/Recycling Cans .................... 46 Tree Service...................................... 102 Trees for Capitol Hill................ 53, 56, 76 Tutoring............................................. 170 Tuxedo Rental ................................... 127

U US Botanic Garden............................ 78

V Veterinarians ..................................... 188 Virginia Ave. Dog Park...................... 184 Volunteering....................................... 54

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W6PSPO (Ward PTA)...................... 170 Wash & Fold Services....................... 127 Waterfront Village .............................. 60 Waxing.............................................. 140 Website Development ...................... 124 Welding (See Ironwork) Wellness Therapies/Spa................... 170 Wharf (See Real Estate-New Development) Window Cleaning.............................. 102 Windows........................................... 102 Wine, Beer & Spirits.......................... 124 Woodwork ........................................ 102

Y Yards Park................................... 38, 166 Yoga.................................................. 140

ADVERTISERS INDEX

Name .......................................Pg. #, A 202 Bars ............................................ 142 AdvantaClean.....................................103 Adventures on the Hill........................ 173 Agua 301 ........................................... 149 Allegany County Historical Society .... 161 Ambar Restaurant.............................. 152 ANC 6A ............................................... 35 ANC 6B ............................................... 37 ANC 6C............................................... 37 Anchor Computer .............................. 121 Animal Clinic of Anacostia.................. 187 AppleTree Schools............................. 177 Appliances Pro, Inc. ............................. 81 Art Garden Design............................... 88 The Art League School & Gallery ....... 167 Atlas Vet ............................................ 183

B Ben Neilsen’s 10th St. Auto Repair......15 The Bissey Team – Compass............. 111 Bowers Fancy Dairy Products............ 119 Boyd Construction Co. Inc......... 5, 66, 99 Breathing Space Family Yoga............. 172 Bricklands Inc....................................... 91

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Cafe Berlin......................................... 148 Capital Community News, Inc. ................84, 92,103, 127, 133, 188, 189 Capitol Hill Animal Clinic.....................187 Capitol Hill Auto Service Center ........ 117 Capitol Hill Business Improvement District ...................................... 37, 41 Capitol Hill Community Foundation ...... 37 Capitol Hill Dental Group ................... 136 Capitol Hill Frame & Photo ................. 123 Capitol Hill Learning Group (CHLG)... 171 Capitol Hill Restoration Society............ 35 Capitol Hill Village ................................ 32 Capitol Kids Therapy.......................... 169 Capitol Learning Academy ................. 169 Capitol Riverfront Business Improvement District .......................................... 155 Capitol Tree Care, Inc. ....................... 102 Captain Cookie .................................. 179 Century 21 – Joan Carmichael............... 4 CertaPro Painters – DC ....................... 93 CHAMPS on the Hill ............................ 51 Christ Church – Washington Parish ..... 63 Chuck Burger – Coldwell Banker .......... 73 Clare R. Palace – Coldwell Banker..... 110 Coldwell Banker Realty on Capitol Hill Office ............................................ 109 Congressional Cemetery ..................... 61 Continental Movers ............................. 91 Corley Roofing................................... 101

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Dare Johnson Wenzler – Compass ... 110 DC Access ....................................... 125 DC Pilates.......................................... 133 Rob Bergman – DCRES..................... 111 Dept. of Commerce Federal Credit Union .............................................. 14 Distad’s Amoco.................................. 117 District Lock & Hardware Co..............127 District Orthodontics.......................... 139 District Veterinary Hospital ................ 187 Dogtopia ............................................ 189 Dr. Kimberly Martin ............................ 141

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Eagle Academy PCS.......................... 179 East Capitol Dental, Dr, Larry and Langley Bowers ............................ 139 Eastern Market Main Street............... 114 Eddie Construction...............................83 Edward Jones – Sergio Abarca ......... 123 Elite Foundation and Repairs................ 85 Everyone Home ................................... 61

F The Faison Realty Team – RE/MAX ..... 11 FarmBus CSA...................................... 27 Federal City Iron................................... 87 First Savings Mortgage Corporation .. 113 Fragers Hardware ................................ 79 Frame Of Mine................................... 123 Frank Tutoring – Nicolas Frank........... 171 Friends Community School................ 169

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G & G Roofing...................................... 97 Gallery O on H ................................... 157 Gary Jankowski – Coldwell Banker...... 27 George Halliday Roofing & Historic Masonry.................................. 90, 101 George Olson – Coldwell Banker....... 110 Ginkgo Gardens................................... 89 Granville Moore’s Belgian Beer & Gastropub.................................. 146 Grant Ryall Andrew Group – Coldwell Banker.............................. 73 Grubbs Pharmacy .............................. 139

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H Street Country Club ....................... 152 H Street Main Street.......................... 159 H. Stewart Roofing .............................. 95 Harvest Tide....................................... 147 Heather Schoell – PenFed Realty......... 73 Hill Center.......................................... 157 Hill Havurah.......................................... 63 Hill’s Kitchen.......................................119 Holy Comforter – St. Cyprian Catholic Church .............................. 65 Hot Yoga Capitol Hill .......................... 141

Howl to the Chief ............................... 189 Hunt-Smith Design............................. 125

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Image Painting ..................................... 93 Isaacs Team – Compass .................... 110 Jeanne Phil Meg Team – Compass ... 111 Jenn Smira Team – Compass .....................................Inside Back Cover JF Meyer Contracting .......................... 83 Joel Truitt Builders ............................... 84 Joel Truitt Management ..................... 112 John C. Formant .................................... 7 Johnson Home Improvement............... 98 Johnson Law Group........................... 117 Joel Nelson – Keller Williams............... 13

L La Strega Accounting Inc........... 117, 127 Labyrinth Games & Puzzles................ 123 Lavender Retreat ............................... 135 Law Offices of Renee Lee Stasio.......117 The Little Gym Capitol Hill.................. 162 Little Lights ........................................ 176 Logan Title.......................................... 113 Loots Law .......................................... 117

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MacKay Roofing .......................... 96, 101 Maid Pro Capitol Hill ............................ 83 Mangialardo & Sons........................... 153 Marilyn Riehl, CLU – State Farm........ 125 Marjorie Shovlin & Associates............136 Medical Mobile Massage by Melissa . 133 Melanie Neuman Landscaping ............. 88 Michaliga Masonry............................... 91 Miracle Theatre .................................. 160 Monarch Title ..................................... 113 Monumental Graphics.......................... 82 Moorenko’s Ice Cream.......................152 Mr. Henry’s.........................................151 Mundo Verde PCS............................. 174 Music on the Hill ................................ 176 My Cake Theory ........................ 119, 179

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National Roofing ................................ 100 Nishan Halim, DMD ........................... 137 Northeast Stars Montessori .............. 175 OVATION Eye Institute....................... 141 Paraíso Taquería & Mezcalería............ 153 Pattie Cinelli Fitness........................... 133 Performing Arts, Music and Movement Classes......................................... 165 Peri-Peri Original ................................ 151 Pizzaiole ............................................. 153 Phyllis Jane Young – Coldwell Banker...................... 22, 171 Polar Bear Air Conditioning & Heating .................................... 3, 81 Polite Piggy’s Day Camp.................... 175

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The Queen Vic ................................... 146 R. Thomas Daniel Roofing.................... 18 Randolph Cree Salon......................... 136 Renaissance Development LLC........... 27 Santa Rosa Taqueria & Margarita Bar............................. 149 Schneider’s of Capitol Hill .................. 125 Serve Your City – Ward 6 Mutual Aid .. 52 Sestak Remodeling.............................. 85 Sharon L. Bernier, RN, PhD ............... 141 Sila Heating & Air Conditioning....... 25, 82 Sit-A-Pet, Inc...................................... 188 The Smith Brothers – Penfed Realty ...............................................Back Cover SMYAL .............................................. 172 South Capitol Smile Center, Sheila Samaddar, DDS ................. 137 St. Joseph’s on Capitol Hill .................. 63 St. Mark’s Episcopal Church................ 65 St. Peter’s Catholic Church.................. 37 St. Peter’s School.............................. 176 Sundance Contracting .................................... Inside Front Cover

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Tech Painting Company.......................... 4 Tend Dental........................................ 128 Thomas Design Consultants................ 85 Thomas Landscapes ............................ 89 Tiber Realty Group, LLC. ....................... 9 Tim LaCasse – State Farm....... 4, 23, 125 Tippi Toes DC .................................... 175 Tunnicliff’s Tavern ............................... 160

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Union Meat ........................................ 160 Union Veterinary Clinic....................... 188 University for Kids.............................. 173 Vassar Broermann Group – Compass ...................................... 104

W W.S. Jenks .......................................... 79 Ward 6 Democrats...............................35 Wilcox Electric......................................85 Window Washers, Inc. ....................... 103 Windows Craft Inc. ............................ 103 Woodland Estate & Title, LLC............. 111 Woven History ................................... 119

Y,Z Yarmouth Property Management ....... 112 Zoca Modern Mexican Restaurant..... 147

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