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Vol. VIII, No. 31

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Proposals aim to disperse embassies

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■ Zoning: Dual efforts target

chancery overconcentration By BRADY HOLT Current Staff Writer

In parts of the city with large numbers of embassies, some residents have long chafed under the resulting parking pressures, noise impacts and nighttime dead zones. Now, proposals from the Nation-

al Capital Planning Commission staff and the D.C. Office of Planning each seek to address that. The federal recommendation, set for a hearing tomorrow, would encourage chanceries to be located outside of residential neighborhoods. Separately, the Planning Office wants to eliminate a policy that encourages embassies to cluster primarily in the Massachusetts Avenue and 16th Street corridors. Current regulations and policies

encourage foreign countries to locate their chancery offices in areas with an existing diplomatic or institutional presence, as designated by a diplomatic overlay zone. As part of a broader effort to rewrite the city’s land-use regulations, the Office of Planning worked with affected communities — most notably Sheridan-Kalorama, which has the highest number of embassies. “We tried to find a way that See Embassies/Page 7

ANC hears doubts on St. Thomas project By GRAHAM VYSE Current Staff Writer

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The Crestwood Citizens Association’s annual Fourth of July parade featured children showing off their decked-out bikes, strollers, scooters and other vehicles.

The Dupont Circle advisory neighborhood commission is set to vote tonight on a historic preservation application for St. Thomas’ Parish, formally wading into community controversy over the design and scope of planned construction at 18th and Church streets. The project, consisting of a new church and a 60-unit residential building, has sharply divided the neighborhood in recent months. The proposal has left the parish pitted against critics who worry the changes will complicate traffic, reduce green space and offend the area’s architectural character. The parish has sought for several years to accommodate a growing congregation by replacing its original Gothic sanctuary — which was destroyed by a 1970 fire — but previous construction proposals were abandoned due to prohibitive costs. This year’s plans came about when the century-old Episcopal institution

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A proposed 60-unit residential project would help fund a new church for St. Thomas’ Parish.

decided to sell parts of its half-acre property to residential developer CAS Riegler, securing the money it needed for reconstructing the church as an addition to the existing 1922 parish hall. See Church/Page 10

School boundary proposals criticized at council hearing

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In Logan Circle, bike riders are now reminded that “All are safer when cyclists use the street … NOT the sidewalk.” That’s the message on 100 D.C. Department of Transportation signs that community members posted in early June throughout parts of the neighborhood with heavy bike traffic. D.C. law permits bike riding on sidewalks outside the Central Business District, which is bounded by Massachusetts Avenue to the north, 23rd Street NW to the west, 2nd Street NE to the east, and Constitution Avenue and D Street SW to the south. But in neighborhoods immediately north of Massachusetts Avenue, which have a high concentration of

Northwest residents dominated a D.C. Council hearing on school boundaries late last month, leading the pushback against proposed changes to the way students are assigned to the city’s public schools. Over the course of six hours on June 26, the council’s education committee heard from parents, PTA presidents and other stakeholders, the vast majority of whom objected to plans crafted by Deputy Mayor for Education Abigail Smith and her advisory committee.

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New signage in the Logan Circle area encourages cyclists to stay off crowded sidewalks.

residences and businesses, bikers and pedestrians have clashed on sidewalks. The topic has also inspired heated exchanges in public meetings and online discussions. “There’s been a lot of complaints in the last couple of years from pedestrians in this area about bicyclists on the sidewalks — either hitting them or almost hitting them,” Jim Sebastian of the Transportation Department said in See Signs/Page 10

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Agency seeks input on long-term plans for Navy Hill campus — Page 2

NCS standout on basketball court to play for Stanford — Page 11

Intended to address overcrowding at high-performing schools and underutilization of space at others, the proposals have been refined since April to incorporate public feedback. Nevertheless, Smith’s effort continues to meet widespread resistance, including from families losing rights to desirable schools and critics who say education officials should focus on expanding quality, not changing assignment policies. “The deputy mayor says that we can do both at the same time, but we can’t,” Washington Teachers Union president Elizabeth Davis said at the See Schools/Page 5

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Bowser heralds new endorsement from Williams at parade — Page 3

Calendar/14 Classifieds/22 District Digest/4 Foggy Bottom News/11 Exhibits/15 In Your Neighborhood/12

Opinion/8 Police Report/6 Real Estate/13 Service Directory/19 Theater/17 Week Ahead/3

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Agency seeks input on plans for Potomac Hill By BRADY HOLT Current Staff Writer

The federal government is seeking public comment on the future of the historic Navy campus near the corner of 23rd and E streets in Foggy Bottom, both in writing and at an open house this evening. The Navy left the 11-acre property, once known as Navy Hill and now dubbed Potomac Hill, in 2012. Several of its buildings are now being renovated for use by the U.S. Department of State, which has outgrown its headquarters across 23rd Street and now leases out commercial office space nearby.

But more significant changes could be on the horizon. The General Services Administration, which handles federal facilities needs, is crafting a master plan to “guide the future rehabilitation, renovation, and development of Potomac Hill into a world-class federal office campus envisioned to serve the longterm needs of the U.S. Department of State as an institution of American diplomacy,� according to its project website. Specifically, the General Services Administration’s Abdulrahman Habeeb said at the June 18 meeting of the Foggy Bottom/West End advisory neighborhood commission, the government wants to see how many changes are feasible on the hisSee Addition/Page 7

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The former Navy campus across 23rd Street from the State Department headquarters is slated to handle the agency’s overflow space needs.

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Current Staff Report On the day his retirement as D.C. Fire and Emergency Medical Services chief took effect, Kenneth Ellerbe defended his former agency in remarks to the Washington Rotary Club. “We have an outstanding department, in spite of what you may have read in the press,� he said last week. The two leading mayoral candidates to replace Vincent Gray both said they would not retain Ellerbe as fire chief, which he said was one of the major reasons he resigned. He also said he wanted to give Acting Chief Eugene Jones, formerly the fire chief of Prince George’s County, “an opportunity to prove his worth� and demonstrate to the next mayor whether he “might be the right chief.�

Bringing in Jones as assistant chief for operations last November “shook the department up,� Ellerbe said, as the normal process is to promote from within. Jones came out of retirement to take the job, which led to the interim appointment. Giving other reasons for his resignation, Ellerbe said he wanted to travel and help his 82-year-old father. He also addressed the controversial death of Medric “Cecil� Mills Jr. this January. Mills suffered a heart attack in Northeast across the street from a fire station but did not receive attention from staff there despite pleas from the public. “My initial reaction was fury,� he said. “I knew Medric.� Answering questions on the agency’s follow-up procedures,

Ellerbe said the disciplinary hearings on the Mills case were closed to the public at the discretion of the trial board chair. “I regretted it wasn’t open,� he said. “It was a travesty.� Ellerbe also said that the retirement of an involved lieutenant in the midst of investigation was allowed by agency regulations. A retirement is only barred in cases of financial irregularities, he explained. He also said he could do nothing to increase the severity of the penalties — a fire chief can only reduce or eliminate the penalty the trial board imposes. Asked if legislation could help resolve such issues, Ellerbe suggested it could encroach on labor-management agreements, adding that employees have benefited greatly from union representation. See Ellerbe/Page 5

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Woodson statue plans spark concerns over transparency By GRAHAM VYSE Current Staff Writer

A memorial for the man known as the father of black history is expected to be completed at 9th and Q streets NW by the end of August. The D.C. Department of Parks and Recreation plans to erect a bronze statue of 20th-century historian Carter G. Woodson, whose many accomplishments include founding Negro History Week as a precursor to Black History Month. A graduate of Harvard, Woodson taught at Dunbar High School before joining the faculty at Howard University. His home at 1538 9th St. — near Howard and adjacent to the planned memorial site — is maintained by the National Park Service. The federal agency has long-term plans to turn the property into a museum. In addition to a large-than-life statue of the scholar by noted sculptor Raymond Kaskey, the District’s $950,000 Woodson memorial will feature a paved plaza and landscaping, according to D.C. Council testimony last Wednesday by the city’s arts and humanities director Lionell

Thomas. Speaking before the Committee of the Whole, Thomas called Woodson “a pioneer who set the pace for research in the study of African-American history.” Council Chairman Phil Mendelson said construction of the Woodson memorial should be a celebratory affair, but he expressed frustration that the project was getting its first council hearing just weeks before its groundbreaking. “It seems like this has been brought to us at the tail end of the process,” he said. “I feel as though the council has been disrespected.” Mendelson asked D.C. officials to provide documentation that the Gray administration had proper approvals for the Woodson project, as well as for planned memorials for go-go legend Chuck Brown and the victims of the 2009 Metro Red Line crash. Yesterday afternoon, the chairman’s office told The Current they hadn’t yet received that documentation. The Woodson memorial was approved by the National Capital Planning Commission last month, according to the commission’s website.

Williams stumps for Bowser at annual Palisades festivities By GRAHAM VYSE Current Staff Writer

Muriel Bowser celebrated the Fourth of July last Friday by campaigning with a new high-profile supporter of her mayoral bid: former Mayor Anthony Williams. Clad in an olive polo shirt as he marched with the Ward 4 D.C. Council member in the annual Palisades parade, Williams joined a bevy of Bowser backers in green as they processed down MacArthur Boulevard. The announcement of his endorsement last week was seen as a boon to the council member’s campaign, especially in affluent Northwest communities like the Palisades, where Williams is generally remembered fondly for his mayoral tenure from 1999 to 2007 and earlier stint as the city’s chief financial officer. Arriving at the end of the parade route, the former mayor spoke to reporters, praising Bowser’s political acumen and her record on government ethics. Williams, now CEO and executive director of the Federal City Council, said her economic development experience “poises her perfectly now to look at diversifying our economy.” Williams also voiced support for a mildly controversial policy idea: Bowser’s proposal to create a deputy mayor for “east of the river” issues. During the mayoral primary campaign earlier this year, that plan was criticized by incumbent Mayor Vin-

cent Gray, at-large Council member Vincent Orange and others who said a mayor shouldn’t need to delegate work when it comes to the city’s poorest neighborhoods. Williams made it clear that he disagrees, calling Bowser’s proposal “something with huge symbolism and real substantive importance.” In a statement issued ahead of the parade, Williams also suggested that electing Bowser was critical to sustaining the District’s recent education reforms, warning that it would be “a terrible mistake” to “press the pause button” on those efforts. (Asked by The Current whether he thought Bowser’s opponents in the mayoral race might derail the reform process, Williams declined to answer the question directly. “This is about Muriel,” he said. “It’s not about the other candidates.”) Both of those candidates — atlarge D.C. Council member David Catania and former at-large member Carol Schwartz — were also on hand for Friday’s parade, a who’s who of local politics. Asked about Williams’ endorsement, Catania said, “I think that was expected.” Mayor Gray gave away red, white and blue beads as he and his entourage strode down the street. In a statement, Gray marked the holiday by noting the irony that D.C. continues to lack civil rights — such as full control over its local finances — even in an era of broad social progress for America.

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The week ahead Wednesday, July 9

The D.C. State Board of Education will hold a “Graduation Requirements and Competency-Based Learning Summit” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Dorothy I. Height/Benning Library, 3935 Benning Road NE. The meeting will focus on revisions to high school graduation requirements and a proposal to allow schools to award credit for mastery of academic content, regardless of the time, place or pace of learning. ■ The D.C. Department of General Services and D.C. Public Schools will host a community meeting on the Reno School project at 7 p.m. at Deal Middle School, 3815 Fort Drive NW.

Thursday, July 10

The D.C. Historic Preservation Review Board will hold its monthly meeting at 9 a.m. in Room 220 South, One Judiciary Square, 441 4th St. NW. Agenda items will include rehabilitation of a three-story row building and five-story rear addition at 1738 14th St. and a roof deck at 2322 19th St. ■ The National Capital Planning Commission will hold its monthly meeting, which will include consideration of

updated policies for the Foreign Missions & International Organizations Element of the Comprehensive Plan for the National Capital. The meeting will begin at 1:15 p.m. in Suite 500N, 401 9th St. NW. ■ The 2nd District’s Mountain Bike Tactical Unit will host a communitypolice bicycle ride from 7 to 8 p.m., starting from 26th and P streets NW. For details email kaitlyn.bush@dc.gov.

Monday, July 21

Tuesday, July 15

The D.C. Public Service Commission will hold a community hearing on the proposed first three-year Underground Infrastructure Improvements Plan jointly filed by Pepco and the D.C. Department of Transportation. The hearing will begin at 10 a.m. at St. Columba’s Episcopal Church, 4201 Albemarle St. NW.

The Spring Valley Restoration Advisory Board will hold its regular meeting at 7 p.m. at St. David’s Episcopal Church, 5150 Macomb St. NW.

Saturday, July 19

The Van Ness Vision Committee will hold a streetscape design charette from 9 a.m. to noon at the University of the District of Columbia’s architecture studio in Suite 200, Building 32, 4200 Connecticut Ave. NW. ■ Ward 3 D.C. Council member Mary Cheh will hold a “Chat With Cheh” event from noon to 1:30 p.m. outside Wake Up Little Suzie, 3409 Connecticut Ave. NW.

The D.C. Public Service Commission will hold a community hearing on the proposed first three-year Underground Infrastructure Improvements Plan jointly filed by Pepco and the D.C. Department of Transportation. The hearing will begin at 10 a.m. in the D.C. Public Service Commission Hearing Room, 1333 H St. NW.

Tuesday, July 22

Wednesday, July 23

The D.C. Public Service Commission will hold a community hearing on the proposed first three-year Underground Infrastructure Improvements Plan jointly filed by Pepco and the D.C. Department of Transportation. The hearing will begin at 6:30 pm. at Kingsbury School, 5000 14th St. NW.

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District Digest Police investigating robbery, murder case

Metropolitan Police Department detectives are looking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects involved in a Fourth of July robbery and homicide in 16th Street Heights. Rockville resident James Oh, 78, died after sustaining head trauma during the robbery, according to a police release. The Washington Post reported yesterday that armed robbers hit Oh in the head with a silver gun during an armed robbery of the Gold Corner Market, the convenience store he owned with his wife in the 5500 block of Colorado Avenue NW. Officers found Oh semi-conscious after they arrived to the scene at approximately 5:19 p.m. on July 4, responding to a call for a robbery in progress. Police have recovered the stolen vehicle the two suspects used to flee from the crime — a black Jeep

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Cherokee with D.C. tags DP 6033. The two suspects were also caught on tape in a video of the incident available at youtu.be/9h103uv4I9c. Anyone who can help identify the suspects or has information regarding the stolen Jeep is asked to call the police at 202-727-9099. Anonymous information can be submitted by text-messaging 50411.

Glover Park fatality ruled a homicide

The death of an Arlington man found in Glover Park on June 21 has been ruled a homicide, officials announced this week. Responding to an assault report, police officers found Michael Hrizuk, 57, lying on the ground on the 2300 block of Wisconsin Avenue at approximately 1:49 a.m. on Saturday, June 21, according to a news release. Hrizuk died from his injuries in a local hospital on July 2. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has determined the death

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20-year-old arrested for Northwest murder Police have arrested a 20-yearold Northeast man in connection with a June homicide on the 1600 block of Columbia Road in Adams Morgan. Manuel Antonio Garcia was

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arrested July 2 and charged with second-degree murder while armed in the death of 27-year-old Luis Avila Melendez, according to a Metropolitan Police Department release. Melendez, of Northwest, was found suffering from a gunshot wound June 21 at approximately 2:23 a.m. on Columbia Road, near the intersection of Fuller Street and Mozart Place. He was later pronounced dead at a local hospital, the release says.

Agency fears insects’ impact on ash trees

Ash trees in D.C. may be under threat from an invasive Chinese insect that’s been spotted in several locations around the city, including in Rock Creek Park and the American University Park neighborhood, according to the D.C. Department of Transportation. The emerald ash borers — bright green beetles about half an inch long — devour ash trees from inside the trunks, entering via tiny D-shaped holes, according to an agency blog post. Trees have often been fatally damaged before they show clear symptoms. There are likely thousands of ash trees in the District, including 215 in the public space managed by the Transportation Department’s Urban Forestry Administration, the blog post says. Call 311 or submit a 311.dc.gov request to report a beetle sighting or to request an ash tree inspection.

Norton urges security for Sherman Circle After reported crimes last month around Sherman Circle, D.C. Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton is pressing for increased security for the area. Norton last week wrote to

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Edmund Burke names Jones as new head

Edmund Burke has a new head of school: Damian Jones, former assistant head at Francis W. Parker School in Chicago. “He is an experienced, dynamic leader with a strong commitment to progressive education, service and diversity,� states a news release from Burke, a sixth-through-12thgrade private school in Van Ness. The release says Jones’ wife, Tasha Jackson-Jones, will teach kindergarten at the Lowell School in northern Ward 4. The pair has two children, who will attend Lowell and Burke.

New hotel opens near convention center A new hotel has opened a block from the convention center, offering 182 suites on nine floors. The Cambria Hotel & Suites Washington, D.C. Convention Center is located at 899 O St. NW. It is the first D.C. property for Choice Hotels International Inc. “We are thrilled to open in such a lively and historic city where both business and leisure travel are booming,� Michael Murphy, a senior vice president with Choice Hotels, said in a news release. The hotel offers separate living, working and sleeping spaces in each of its suites, including movable desks, flat-screen TVs and MP3 jacks. The entire property has free high-speed wireless access, and the hotel also offers a restaurant, business center, meeting space and free airport transportation. Suites start at $219 per night. Concord Hospitality is managing the facility.

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hearing. “The city is focused on a divisive, unproductive plan that is going nowhere.� Tenleytown resident Nabeeha Hutchins noted that none of this year’s mayoral candidates have embraced the proposed reforms. “Why are we spending time and taxpayer dollars when whatever comes to pass will not be implemented?� she asked. “We should stop.� Hutchins’ family was one of 12 in the neighborhood that would have lost rights to Janney Elementary under an earlier version of the plans. The mother of two toddlers, Hutchins said she was shocked by that notion, because she lives close enough to Janney to see the school from her bedroom window. She told the committee that walkability and proximity must be prioritized as part of any boundary changes. At-large Council member David Grosso agreed with that sentiment. “If you’re right within a half a mile, you have a right to go to that school,� he said. Tracy Gabriel was another witness whose community would be directly impacted by the proposals. Gabriel lives in Foxhall Village, which would lose rights to Key Elementary under the current plan in favor of Georgetown’s Hyde-Addison. When it comes to that school, she said the deputy mayor and her committee may be trying to solve a problem that doesn’t exist. “The feeling that Key is overcrowded is not one shared by the Key administration or Key parents,� Gabriel said, despite the school’s use of “demountable� classroom trailers. At-large Council member David Catania, who chaired the hearing, was seriously concerned about the plan’s implications for school diversity, suggesting that some proposals might run afoul of civil rights law. In addition, he said affluent families would flee the city if their school access were threatened.

“Is there any reason why this has to be finalized this year?� Catania asked Smith, alluding to Mayor Vincent Gray’s stated goal to announce a final plan late this summer. The deputy mayor said her concern was that putting off reform could mean holding it back indefinitely. “I do worry that delaying making decisions means not a few months’ delay, but a few years or a few administrations,� she said. Council member Grosso was one of several speakers to point out that Smith and her committee made no detailed recommendations regarding charter schools — a large and growing component of the city’s educational offerings. “I was looking for a little more on that myself,� said D.C. Schools Chancellor Kaya Henderson, who testified alongside the deputy mayor. “It was certainly something the advisory committee placed high value on and spent time talking about,� Smith said, explaining that the committee felt it needed deeper engagement with the charter sector to make recommendations. Grosso responded that the need for more meaningful engagement was the strongest argument for delaying reform. A few witnesses at the hearing offered support for elements of the most recent proposal. Mount Pleasant resident Mark Elton said he was grateful that Bancroft Elementary would continue to feed into Deal Middle. In addition, several Ward 2 parents said they were pleased with plans for a new center-city middle school at the former Shaw Junior High site. Ann McLeod, president of Garrison Elementary’s PTA, suggested early family engagement would be needed to make such a school a success. “What parents want is proven quality and proven programming that is already in place,� she said. Public feedback will be accepted on the proposals until July 21. Details are available at dme.dc.gov.

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The former chief also spoke of marks of progress during his threeand-a-half-year tenure. He said he made efforts to hire more paramedics and also to recruit local residents, since the majority of D.C. firefighters live outside of the District. One focus was graduating D.C. high school seniors, especially since the agency can pay for their college education. Ellerbe said he personally gave presentations to 10th- and 11th-grad-

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demand, he said. The agency will soon add more units to the busiest hours, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. When he took over as chief, response time to emergencies averaged between eight and 10 minutes. Now, the average is six minutes and 30 seconds, he said. “We have fixed a lot,� Ellerbe said of the progress under his leadership. The department responds to about 160,000 calls annually, the majority without mistakes or failures. “Our success rate is 99.6 percent,� he said.

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Police Report This is a listing of reports taken from June 30 through July 6 by the Metropolitan Police Department in local police service areas.

Assault with a dangerous weapon â– 10th Street and New York Avenue; 4 a.m. July 4.

Theft â– 2800-2899 block, Woodley Road; 9:46 a.m. July 2. â– 2800-2899 block, Wisconsin Ave.; 10:56 a.m. July 3. â– 2300-2399 block, 41st St.; 1:06 p.m. July 5. â– 2900-2999 block, Woodland Drive; 3 p.m. July 6.

Burglary â– 750-799 block, 10th St.; 9:20 a.m. June 30.

Theft from auto â– 3000-3199 block, Connecticut Ave.; 3:27 p.m. July 2.

Theft â– 1000-1099 block, H St.; 2:19 p.m. June 30. â– 1200-1299 block, G St.; 8:55 p.m. June 30. â– 1200-1299 block, K St.; 9:40 p.m. June 30. â– 1200-1299 block, G St.; 1:02 p.m. July 1. â– 700-899 block, Constitution Ave.; 10:53 a.m. July 2. â– 500-599 block, 10th St.; 1:46 p.m. July 5. â– 500-599 block, 14th St.; 11:43 a.m. July 6.

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Assault with a dangerous weapon â– 400-499 block, 7th St.; 11:08 p.m. July 4 (with knife). Theft â– 700-799 block, 7th St.; 8 a.m. June 30. â– 700-799 block, 7th St.; 9:46 a.m. June 30. â– 700-799 block, 7th St.; 5:10 p.m. June 30. â– 700-899 block, Pennsylvania Ave.; 12:26 a.m. July 1. â– 800-899 block, E St.; 5:50 p.m. July 1. â– 500-599 block, 5th St.; 6:30 p.m. July 2. â– 400-499 block, E St.; 6:50 p.m. July 2. â– 700-799 block, 7th St.; 7:18 p.m. July 2. â– 400-457 block, Massachusetts Ave.; 7:27 p.m. July 2. â– 500-599 block, 8th St.; 10:33 p.m. July 2. â– 1000-1089 block, 5th St.; 11:10 a.m. July 4. â– D and 8th streets; 4:04 p.m. July 4. â– 400-499 block, L St.; 11:43 p.m. July 4. â– 900-999 block, 9th St.; 2:33 p.m. July 5.

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Assault with a dangerous weapon â– L and 19th streets; 5:28 p.m. June 30. Motor vehicle theft â– L and 18th streets; 7:21 p.m. July 4. Theft â– 1800-1899 block, H St.; 8:16 a.m. June 30. â– Pennsylvania Avenue and 19th Street; 4:08 p.m. June 30. â– 20th and L streets; 5:19 p.m. June 30. â– 2400-2499 block, M St.; 11:10 a.m. July 1. â– 2200-2299 block, G St.; 12:04 a.m. July 2. â– 1804-1899 block, Pennsylvania Ave.; 10:31 a.m. July 2. â– F and 9th streets; 9:05 a.m. July 3. â– 2200-2299 block, I St.; 3:36 p.m. July 3. â– 2100-2499 block, K St.; 7:05 p.m. July 3. â– 1900-1999 block, Pennsylvania Ave.; 11:31 a.m. July 5. â– 600-699 block, 15th St.; 1:01 p.m. July 5. â– 25th and N streets; 2:30 p.m. July 5. â– 1300-1399 block, U St.; 4 a.m. July 6. Theft from auto â– 900-999 block, 20th St.; 9:19 p.m. July 6.

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Robbery â– 1301-1319 block, 21st St.; 4:11 a.m. July 5 (with gun). Assault with a dangerous weapon â– 1400-1499 block, P St.; 11:15 p.m. July 1. â– 2100-2199 block, P St.; 2:21 a.m. July 5. Motor vehicle theft â– 1700-1799 block, Rhode Island Ave.; 4:49 p.m. July 3. Theft â– 1700-1799 block, Rhode Island Ave.; 1:25 p.m. June 30. â– 1218-1299 block,

Connecticut Ave.; 5:41 p.m. June 30. â– 1825-1899 block, Phelps Place; 8:08 p.m. June 30. â– 11-15 block, Dupont Circle; 1:30 p.m. July 1. â– 1218-1299 block, Connecticut Ave.; 2:08 p.m. July 1. â– 1400-1499 block, New Hampshire Ave.; 6:07 p.m. July 2. â– 1200-1217 block, 18th St.; 9:30 p.m. July 4. â– 1700-1799 block, N St.; 10:53 a.m. July 4. â– 2000-2007 block, N St.; 8:10 p.m. July 5. â– 1300-1699 block, Connecticut Ave.; 9:52 p.m. July 5. â– 1300-1699 block, Connecticut Ave.; 3:30 p.m. July 6. â– 2000-2016 block, P St.; 9:25 p.m. July 6. Theft from auto â– 2301-2549 block, Belmont Road; 9:15 a.m. July 2. â– 1700-1720 block, 19th St.; 11:38 a.m. July 2. â– 1700-1799 block, N St.; 7:10 a.m. July 3. â– Phelps and Bancroft places; 12:23 p.m. July 3. â– 2100-2199 block, P St.; 12:42 p.m. July 3. â– Massachusetts Avenue and 17th Street; 5 p.m. July 3. â– 1200-1221 block, 17th St.; 6 a.m. July 5. â– 1500-1517 block, 17th St.; 6:49 p.m. July 5.

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Assault with a dangerous weapon â– 2000-2099 block, 15th St.; 9:20 a.m. July 3 (with knife). Burglary â– 1600-1607 block, 18th St.; 6:56 p.m. June 30. â– 1400-1499 block, W St.; 5:38 p.m. July 1. Motor vehicle theft â– S and 18th streets; 11 p.m. July 2. â– 14th and W streets; 10:09 a.m. July 6. Robbery â– 1400-1499 block, Florida Ave.; 5 p.m. July 1. â– 2000-2099 block, 14th St.; 9:28 p.m. July 4. â– 1400-1499 block, Corcoran St.; 3:04 a.m. July 6. Theft â– 1721-1799 block, 14th St.; 10:32 a.m. June 30. â– 1600-1699 block, Florida Ave.; 1:33 a.m. July 1. â– 1700-1799 block, Johnson Ave.; 4:30 p.m. July 1. â– 1900-1920 block, 14th St.; 10:30 p.m. July 1. â– 2100-2199 block, 14th St.; 2:56 p.m. July 2. Theft from auto â– 1600-1620 block, T St.; 8 p.m. July 5.

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Robbery â– T Street and Florida Avenue; 10 p.m. July 3. Assault with a dangerous weapon â– 1811-1852 block, Columbia Road; 3:23 a.m. June 30 (with knife). Motor vehicle theft â– 1690-1741 block, Lanier Place; 6:51 p.m. July 6. Theft â– 1800-1899 block, Mintwood Place; 9:30 p.m. July 3. â– 2300-2499 block, Champlain St.; 12:33 p.m. July 4. â– 2300-2399 block, 18th St.; noon July 5. Theft from auto â– 2300-2499 block, Champlain St.; 11:23 a.m. July 5. â– 2800-2999 block, Adams Mill Road; 8:40 p.m. July 5. â– 2300-2399 block, Ashmead Place; 12:33 p.m. July 6.

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Robbery â– 1200-1299 block, 13th St.; 5:30 p.m. July 3 (with knife). Burglary â– 1700-1737 block, 11th St.; 6:45 p.m. July 1. Motor vehicle theft â– 10th and O streets; 9:13 p.m. June 30. â– 1200-1299 block, 10th St.; 9:32 a.m. July 1. â– 1000-1099 block, M St.; 5:41 p.m. July 5. Theft â– 1300-1399 block, M St.; 5:15 p.m. June 30. â– 900-937 block, Rhode Island Ave.; 2:31 p.m. July 1. â– 1700-1709 block, 9th St.; 8:26 a.m. July 3. â– 1300-1399 block, 13th St.; 9:25 a.m. July 3. â– 1100-1199 block, 10th St.; 9:26 a.m. July 4. â– 900-999 block, S St.; 9:32 a.m. July 4. â– 1300-1499 block, Massachusetts Ave.; 6:27 p.m. July 4. â– 1300-1399 block, 14th St.; 9:20 a.m. July 5. Theft from auto â– 900-922 block, P St.; 1:38 p.m. July 4. â– 1100-1199 block, N St.; 1:51 p.m. July 4. â– 900-926 block, O St.; 3 p.m. July 4. â– 1500-1599 block, Kingman Place; 8:55 a.m. July 5. â– 1200-1299 block, 10th St.; 12:17 p.m. July 6. â– 1500-1599 block, 10th St.; 1 p.m. July 6.

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would spread those impacts out throughout the city and not incentivize this concentration,” the agency’s Jennifer Steingasser said in an interview. The Planning Office’s proposal eliminates the diplomatic overlay zone, instead allowing chanceries in any section of the city. However, embassies would be blocked from opening up in low- and mediumdensity residential areas where institutions don’t already make up at least 50 percent of a given block. All new chanceries in any residential zone also require city approval via the Foreign Missions Board of Zoning Adjustment, which considers six issues including parking, security and historic preservation. This process wouldn’t change under the zoning rewrite, meaning neighbors could always weigh in on a proposed chancery, though only in the context of those six criteria. But foreign missions’ community impacts spread beyond those issues, the Sheridan-Kalorama advisory neighborhood commission said while supporting the Planning Office proposal earlier this year. “Chanceries are effectively businesses operating in a residential setting,” neighborhood commissioner Eric Lamar wrote in an email to The Current. “They detract from the feel of the neighborhood in a variety of ways including parking and noise. In addition, they can ‘kill’ a block if there are enough of them as they shut down after 5PM and the area becomes desolate.” The neighborhood has also had difficulty with upkeep at some chancery properties, such as the Egyptian

defense and military attaché building that spent years vacant and in poor repair while the country faced domestic turmoil. Chris Chapin, a 35-year resident of Sheridan-Kalorama and president of its neighborhood council, said in an interview that in his experience, Sheridan-Kalorama’s convenient location and large, grand homes have made it appealing for countries that can’t afford a huge commercial building of their own. “If you were a small country and wanted a building as an office building, you could go to a commercial district or you could go to an office building and rent space,” Chapin said, “but instead if you were to buy a mansion you would have potentially an appreciating asset.” An embassy is perhaps the stickiest development project in D.C., because the State Department relies on the District’s flexibility as it procures its own embassy space abroad and otherwise handles diplomatic relations. “The first priority is for the United States to fulfill its diplomatic obligations, including identifying suitable locations for chanceries,” reads the National Capital Planning Commission’s staff report. “A second goal is to ensure that chanceries are located in a way that is sensitive to the character and land use patterns of the city’s neighborhoods.” Steingasser of the city Planning Office said these goals sometimes come into conflict. “There’s always been a sympathetic tension, let’s call it, between the neighborhoods trying to maintain their character and the State Department trying to fulfill its mission under the Foreign Missions Act,” she said.

The proposal from planning commission staff sets up a new set of guidelines for embassies, including that “foreign missions are encouraged to … evaluate the availability of chancery sites in matter-of-right areas prior to considering sites within areas that are primarily residential in nature” and to locate chanceries in “compatible” commercial areas. The proposed guidelines also support “locations where they would support neighborhood revitalization and economic development” or that take over an existing chancery. The commission’s report notes that the State Department is moving to convert 43 acres of the former Walter Reed Army Medical Center into a chancery complex with plots leased to various governments, similar to the one in Van Ness. Chapin said he expected this, too, to help relieve pressure off Sheridan-Kalorama — and likely benefit the embassies as well. “When you open a chancery or you need to expand to a larger building, to do a purpose-built with office space configured the way you want it and the wiring that modern office space requires, it’s a lot easier and probably less expensive to build something like that than to take an old building and try to retrofit it,” he said. Chapin added that his concerns about a concentration of chanceries don’t apply to ambassadors’ residences, which also abound in Sheridan-Kalorama and which have fewer zoning restrictions than chanceries. “Those are great because that’s families who are living in the neighborhood,” he said. “That contributes to the interesting and diverse nature of Sheridan-Kalorama.”

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toric property. The Potomac Hill campus, which houses the 1844 Naval Observatory building and the former Office of Strategic Services headquarters, has substantial open space but is also subject to historic protections at both the local and federal level. “Our overall objective is to protect the asset while also optimizing the asset,” said Habeeb. “We’ll update the facilities, we’ll preserve the facilities and we’ll see how much it can take in terms of additional facilities.” The present renovations are more “basic maintenance” than part of a long-term strategy, added the agency’s Suzy Hill. “When we acquired these buildings from the Navy, some of the buildings were in pretty poor shape,” she said. The General Services Administration hasn’t yet released any specific proposals for the site, though today’s meeting — an open house scheduled for 4 to 7:30 p.m. at St.

Mary’s Church, 728 23rd St. — will unveil the principles guiding the planning process. There aren’t going to be major changes at the campus any time soon, officials said. Even the planning process will take up to two years, identifying goals for the next decade or two. Beyond that, the implementation timeline will depend on availability of funds that haven’t been appropriated yet. Officials said they hope the community will support the project, which would likely open the campus up more to the public. “Ultimately the hope is to come up with a campus master plan that is well-integrated with the community and meets the needs of the State Department,” said one project representative. Adam Bodner of the State Department also said he was confident his agency can address neighborhood concerns. “As you can imagine, being a bunch of diplomats we’re very good at collaborating with folks and coming to common ground,” he said.

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The citizens of the District of Columbia and the citizens of Maryland have elected legislators who decriminalized the possession of small amounts of marijuana. In both jurisdictions, as with over a dozen other states, the prevailing sentiment is that arresting people in such cases needlessly disrupts lives while wasting taxpayer resources — a position we find persuasive. So why is this still an issue here in D.C.? Thank the District’s continued lack of autonomy from Congress and the offensive meddling by Rep. Andy Harris, a Maryland Republican representing the state’s northeast corner and Eastern Shore. After his own state adopted decriminalization measures, Rep. Harris successfully attached a rider to a House Appropriations Committee bill that would block the D.C. government from spending any money to implement its decriminalization law. Rep. Harris has said he worries about the health of the District’s teens with marijuana decriminalization, under which violators pay a civil fine rather than going to jail. But his move has sparked justifiable outrage due both to the merits of decriminalizing marijuana and the principles of home rule. “This heinous and deliberate disregard for democracy necessitates a visible response from supporters of equality across the DC region,” the DC Vote group said in a release last week, which called upon local residents to boycott vacationing in Rep. Harris’ 1st Congressional District. Mayor Vincent Gray echoed the message but stopped short of backing an outright boycott. We have concerns about the antagonistic nature of a boycott and its effects on small businesses that aren’t responsible for Rep. Harris’ grandstanding. We also worry that suggestions of a boycott proved confusing to the general public, muddying the issues. At the same time, we understand the frustration with the status quo and the desire to find a way of expressing that dissatisfaction to Rep. Harris. We hope that his colleagues in the GOP-controlled House can be dissuaded from joining the parade of federal legislators who attempt to score points at home by overturning D.C. laws — swayed either by the conservative principles that impugn federal intrusion into local issues, or by the fact that heavily Republican states such as Mississippi and Nebraska have also decriminalized marijuana. We’re more optimistic, though, that the Senate and President Barack Obama will reject this intrusive meddling. We see this as yet another example of why Congress should have no role in overseeing D.C. municipal affairs.

A 150-year milestone

The legacy of the Civil War still lingers strongly in the Washington region, from the Manassas Battlefield to the historic town of Harpers Ferry. But the capital city itself is often ignored as part of the story. Many District residents aren’t even aware that a Civil War battle took place within their own city, according to Kym Elder of the National Park Service. That’s why the Park Service, along with local historians and advocates, have been working hard to heighten the profile of Washington’s Civil War history, particularly in light of the war’s sesquicentennial. The 37-mile ring of defenses around Washington transformed the vulnerable capital, wedged between Confederate and Union states, into one of the world’s most heavily fortified cities. In addition to thwarting a Confederate attack, the battlements permanently transformed the physical landscape. The Battle of Fort Stevens — which included direct fire at President Abraham Lincoln — was the most pivotal local skirmish, and the site survives in today’s Brightwood neighborhood at 13th and Quackenbos streets. The Park Service and particularly Ms. Elder, who oversees the region’s historic Civil War defenses, deserve praise for working to raise awareness of this undersung battle. The help of groups such as the Alliance to Preserve the Civil War Defenses of Washington has also been instrumental. Although the Park Service sets aside a special day each year to commemorate the legacy of Fort Stevens, this weekend marks a bigger event: the 150th anniversary of the battle, which took place July 11 and 12 of 1864. This Saturday, organizers have planned for a full day of activities at the fort, including re-enactments, music, children’s games, and historic talks and tours. Ms. Elder said the events, which kick off at 10 a.m., are geared for both fun-seeking families and serious history buffs. The following day, a memorial program at the nearby Battleground National Cemetery will honor the 41 Union soldiers buried at those grounds. And this weekend’s events are just one piece of the picture. The Park Service and local advocates have also been working on broader preservation goals, such as establishing local Civil War defenses as a national park with vigorous educational programming. We commend their ongoing efforts.

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t’s a continuing irritant to most District citizens. Any member of Congress can stick his legislative nose into any local city issue because the U.S. Constitution gives Congress “full legislative authority” over the city. It doesn’t mean those 535 legislators “should” interfere with home rule, it’s just that they can. (Our own D.C. Del Eleanor Holmes Norton isn’t included that figure, which represents the number of senators and voting members in the House.) The subject rolls around now because of Maryland Republican Rep. Andy Harris, of the Eastern Shore. Harris has held up the city’s marijuana decriminalization law on Capitol Hill. He got the House Appropriations Committee to pass an amendment prohibiting the city from spending any money to enforce the decriminalization law. It’s not clear at all that the Senate will go along with Harris’ plan. But the Eastern Shore congressman says he fears for the health and future of D.C. youth and other citizens more than the scorn drawn by interfering with local District laws. The outrage is not confined to D.C. The Baltimore Sun editorial page — which described Harris as a “preening pest” for his Annapolis legislative days and doesn’t think much of him as a congressman — this week assailed Harris’ attack on D.C. home rule. The editorial noted that Harris is a “tea party acolyte who so often preaches against an overbearing federal government,” even to the extent of opposing U.S. Environmental Protection Agency efforts to clean up pollution in the Chesapeake Bay. Yet Harris wants to ban a decriminalization law in the District while Maryland has passed something similar. Mild-mannered Kojo Nnamdi of WAMU 88.5 FM weighed in on Harris, denouncing “bullying, outside interlopers” who disrespect the District’s autonomy. Well, if Harris had a legislative heart attack over decriminalization, he’ll bust a true gut over this week’s move to make “Mary Jane” legal in the nation’s capital. The D.C. Cannabis Coalition on Monday turned in 57,000 petition signatures of registered voters to put legalization on the Nov. 4 ballot. The group only needed 22,445 signatures so it has a comfortable margin. The Board of Elections is expected to review the petition signatures and declare it on the ballot within the next 30 days. The voter initiative No. 71 would allow possession of up to two ounces of marijuana for adults. You also could grow as many as six plants. But the initia-

tive does not — not — allow retail sales in stores. The cannabis coalition was having nothing of Harris’ marijuana maneuvers. “If Andy Harris wants to represent Washington, D.C., in Congress, he should come here and run for office here,” said Adam Eidinger, who chairs the cannabis campaign. Eidinger said he expects the ballot initiative to pass and denounced suggestions Congress might overturn it before it can go into effect. “You know what countries overturn elections?” Eidinger asked Monday outside of the Board of Elections. “China! Russia! Are we going to do this to the people who live in the capital of the United States?” Unfortunately for the vote-less District citizens, we know what the answer could be. ■ Still waiting. D.C. Council member and mayoral candidate David Catania made a trip up to Harris’ office more than a week ago to speak with the congressman. He wasn’t there at the time, and Harris still had not responded as of Monday to Catania’s request for a meeting. Some saw Catania’s move as grandstanding. Others applauded it. Both Catania and mayoral candidate Muriel Bowser voted for decriminalization. Catania said on Monday he’d support legalization. Bowser signed the petition to put legalization on the ballot. ■ Parading on the Fourth. Both Bowser and Catania had big showings during Friday’s Fourth of July parade in the Palisades, though Catania’s seemed larger. Catania’s included a lot of schoolchildren and parents who like his stand on boundary changes. Late-starting candidate Carol Schwartz also walked in the parade, but had a much more modest support group. We are now three months into the general election campaign, but there still have been no public forums where citizens can measure the candidates side-byside. Bowser is maintaining her stance that she is the official Democratic nominee for mayor and the others (Catania and Schwartz) have yet to formally qualify for the ballot by submitting petitions. Those petitions are not due until August, so that gives Bowser more than another month to strategically ignore her opponents. Normally, that’s a good political strategy to not give any attention to opponents. But in this little city, voters are paying attention to who’s doing what, even if they’re not getting their traditional forum fixes. Tom Sherwood, a Southwest resident, is a political reporter for News 4.

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letters to the editor tracking troops in 19th-century d.c.

Your June 25 article on the War of 1812 reminded me of an article from 1909 that I once read on the Internet by Louis P. Shoemaker about the role of Milkhouse Ford Road in the War of 1812 (Google “Milkhouse Ford Road Columbia Historical Society”). At that time Milkhouse Ford Road was the only east-west road connecting Northwest D.C. with Bladensburg, Md. Since then, Milkhouse Road has been obliterated by modern streets and the National Park Service. However, based on Shoemaker’s article and some old maps I can give a fair

approximation of the route: Start at Rittenhouse Street and Broad Branch Road, head east on Rittenhouse to Rock Creek Ford Road, then to Utah Avenue, south on Utah, then east along Northampton Street, past the Victory Garden and Park Police corral to the bridal path and ravine, then downhill to Milkhouse Ford. I would appreciate any information readers might have on which troops moved through Northwest D.C. Please email me at BuchholzFD1@yahoo.com. Frank Buchholz Chevy Chase

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I have been appalled by the callousness of Safeway and Georgetown Day School to leave a whole neighborhood with no

proper access to food. This is a neighborhood with a large population of elderly people, most of whom walk to the Safeway store. The only other store nearby — Whole Foods — does not provide all the staples found in Safeway, is less accessible and has prices that are pretty expensive for the neighbors in this area. Any big city should provide neighbors access to mini markets within walking distance of their homes. I am disgusted and saddened by the insensitivity and evergrowing greed that seems to be so pervasive in our society. Safeway has it all wrong: We do not need a few super-big stores but more medium-sized ones that we can reach more easily for our daily needs. Ruth Friedmann Tenleytown

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few blocks from our home in Takoma sits Fort Stevens, site of a military battle on July 11-13, 1864, that will be commemorated with a series of events this weekend. Although little known in the annals of the Civil War, the battle was significant in many ways and, to echo the words of President Abraham Lincoln about Gettysburg, it is fitting that we commemorate it. This was, after all, the only Civil War battle that occurred in the nation’s capital. It was also the only time in the nation’s history that a sitting president has come under direct enemy fire. Today, wedged between 13th Street and Georgia Avenue at Quackenbos Street NW, it is one of 18 Civil War defenses of Washington managed by the National Park Service. Reconstructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, Fort Stevens — with its earthworks, cannons, parapets and magazine — is worth a visit anytime, but even more so as we commemorate the anniversary of the events that occurred here 150 years ago. Indeed, the story of the battle is much larger than just our small fort. It was part of an 1864 campaign that began in Virginia in mid-June, when Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee sent Lt. Gen. Jubal Early through the Shenandoah Valley to attack Washington from the north. Lee knew that the city was vulnerable, as Gen. Ulysses S. Grant had depleted its defenses to aid in the Union siege of Petersburg, Va. After defeating Union Gen. David Hunter in Lynchburg, Gen. Early and his troops fought their way through the valley to Harpers Ferry, W.Va. On July 9 they defeated Gen. Lew Wallace at a bitter battle at Monocacy River south of Frederick, Md. Although the Union troops lost, they delayed the Confederate entry into Washington and allowed time for Gen. Grant to begin sending troops to reinforce the city’s defenses. Gen. Early arrived at the edge of Fort Stevens on July 11. He saw that the earthworks were “feebly manned,� but he knew that his troops had suffered greatly from the long march in the stifling summer heat, many falling from hunger, thirst and exhaustion. Although some fighting occurred that afternoon, he

letters to the editor vida Fitness unfairly targeted by critics

I am mortified and nauseated by the actions of the Dupont Circle advisory neighborhood commission to oppose the application of Vida Fitness for permission to offer live music, albeit a DJ and not a live band [“Vida plans for rooftop DJs spark protest,� June 18]. It appears the gym is not pushing to make itself a live venue to take away the acts of the 9:30 Club on 9th Street. Let’s keep it real here. I’m further irritated by the fact that Local 16 and Stetson’s not only can blast music as loud as they want but also spew so much rainwater onto the sidewalk in immense storms that I need a rowboat to get past the location going

realized that his men were “not in condition to make an attack.� By the morning of July 12, Grant’s reinforcements had arrived, and Early decided not to attack, although he allowed skirmishing to continue. That afternoon, President Lincoln, his wife and some cabinet members came to Fort Stevens to watch the battle. Lincoln stood on a parapet and came under fire from a sharpshooter. While the president was not harmed, a nearby surgeon was hit. That night, Gen. Early withdrew his troops and by the morning of July 13 they were gone. So, why does this story matter to us now, a century and a half later? The fact is that the significance of the Battle of Fort Stevens is more than military; its import was and remains political and social. It helped assure President Lincoln’s re-election that fall. Had the Confederates arrived earlier and taken the Capitol, or had Lincoln been killed or even wounded, the course of the nation’s history could have dramatically changed. In the end, however, it is the Civil War itself — and the reason for it, abolishing slavery — that we must not forget. There are those in the North as well as the South who would like to ignore it. For older Americans it feels too painful; for younger Americans it seems irrelevant. The fact is that the ramifications of slavery remain. After Reconstruction, the legal segregation and horrible depredations inflicted on black Americans continued for another century. Blacks in our country did not receive equal rights under the law until the mid-1960s, and then only after painful struggles and deaths. More recently, African-Americans have faced terrible discrimination in the rate of incarceration and the length of sentencing for nonviolent crimes. Lastly, it is notable that 150 years is just the span of about two lifetimes. The pain and shame of slavery is still part of the memory of many if not most black Americans. My own husband, Daniel Smith, is the son of a slave. His father was born in Virginia in 1862. He was 70 when my husband was born. The Civil War is not so distant after all, and its aftermath remains. That is why we must learn about it. And that is why we all must care. Loretta Neumann is vice president of the Alliance to Preserve the Civil War Defenses of Washington.

to or leaving the gym. But that’s allowed to continue. This has been an ongoing issue when it comes to Vida. While I am not one to get into neighborhood politics, it is very clear that whenever Vida asks for something, the same magnifying glass that I use at home to avoid putting on “readers� is pulled out to discriminate against any update to its liquor license. I find it appalling that this company — which offers neighborhood jobs, is upholding the neighborhood with a healthy lifestyle, and does not have staggering crowds spilling out at 2 a.m. — is ridiculed at every attempt to modify its liquor license “by a group of neighbors currently opposed to its plans.� How many neighbors? Four? Four hundred? It’s just repulsive that the owners of Vida must endure obstruction through antiquated rules exploited by a few — yes, a very few. Yet the advisory neighbor-

hood commission and the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board constantly entertain this nonsense. Let’s not forgot how long it took for the pool to open because of “last-minute� negotiations that forced the building of a glass wall around the new project. For many years, I yearned for a pool somewhere in the city (other than upper Connecticut Avenue) where I could have a membership without having to not only buy the condo but pay the fees associated with a rooftop pool. This is the perfect solution for me and many others in this neighborhood, as well as those who have memberships in Logan Circle, Chinatown, Mount Vernon and now the Yards area. What’s not perfect is the few who have the power to block any and all who would like to enjoy this neighborhood amenity. Support your local business! KL Swann U Street Corridor

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The project now requires design approval from the D.C. Historic Preservation Review Board, which is scheduled to consider the application this month, but it is in compliance with applicable zoning for the site. At a packed neighborhood commission committee meeting Monday, the tone was civil but tense as church representatives and residents made their voices heard. “I haven’t experienced this level of interest in anything,� said commissioner Abigail Nichols, noting that an online petition had nearly 500 signers opposing the project. Nichols said she was particularly concerned that the neighborhood stood to lose an open

park on the church property. Most of Monday’s discussion surrounded the residential component of construction, which would sit closer to 17th Street, behind the new church facing 18th. The first concern was its size. While the new church would be only four stories, the residential complex would extend to six, plus a penthouse. Refuting the notion that the building would be an eyesore, CAS Riegler representatives said the upper stories would be largely hidden from view, set back from the street like the top layers of a wedding cake. “It’s hard for me to think it’s going to feel like a four-story building,� neighborhood commissioner Noah Smith said, unconvinced. “On its face, it just looks too big.�

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Another issue was whether the building’s units would be condominiums or rental apartments — a question the developers haven’t yet decided. Some in the crowd said they preferred condominiums because they would yield more permanent residents. Commissioners Stephanie Maltz and Mike Silverstein called for units with two or three bedrooms, with an eye toward young families. On the subject of traffic, Maltz asked whether trash collection at the residential building would be timed strategically to avoid inconveniencing children commuting to and from schools nearby. CAS Riegler representatives said pickup likely would be five days a week, but pledged to consider school schedules in their planning.

St. Thomas’ building committee member Bob Moluf reminded the room that the entire construction project could proceed as a matter of right under D.C. zoning regulations; historic preservation standards cover only the design of buildings’ exteriors, not issues like unit size and trash collection. He stressed that church officials were participating in such discussions because they care about being good neighbors: “That’s why we’re here — we don’t have to be here.� Plans for the new church itself proved less controversial. Designs showed a first floor for administrative offices, a second for the 150seat sanctuary, a third for classroom space and a fourth for a fellowship hall with 15 tables.

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an interview. To mitigate the conflict, the agency sought a way to encourage — though not explicitly mandate — safer behavior. In creating the new signs, Sebastian’s team worked with the Logan Circle advisory neighborhood commission, the MidCity Residents Association, the Washington Area Bicyclist Association and local business The Bike Rack. Considered a pilot program, the signs offer an alternative to another option discussed — officially extending the boundaries of the central “no sidewalk biking� zone. The

Logan neighborhood commission funded the signs, which the transportation agency designed. The signs offer “a gentle reminder� and “an inclusive approach,� according to Chris Linn, the former chair of the Logan commission’s public safety committee. Over the past two years, Linn shepherded bike safety conversations with the various stakeholders who helped launched the pilot program. Although the conversations to produce these signs were lengthy, the parties agreed on the need to build support for bike infrastructure. “The intention here was to show support for biking facilities and to encourage people to use them,� said

Shane Farthing of the bicyclist association. He stressed that this “only works if DDOT does its job and puts in enough good facilities and then keeps them from being blocked� — for instance, by seeking enforcement when cars park in the bike lanes. Sebastian said that the new community-driven effort fits within the bike safety goals of MoveDC, the city’s long-term transportation plan. “MoveDC right now calls for more safety education and outreach,� said Sebastian. “This is just one example of something we can do. But it needs to continue to happen in all levels — from the micro neighborhood level as well as the citywide level.�

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July 9, 2014

ARTS IN FOGGY BOTTOM SCULPTURE EXHIBIT BRINGS WASHINGTONIANS TO FOGGY BOTTOM

CELEBRATE 35 YEARS WITH ST. MARY’S COURT

Friday, July 11, 7:00 pm Twilight Tour & Cocktail Hour Meet at New Hampshire and I Sts NW for an artist-led tour of Sculpted: Histories Revealed, followed by conversation and wine specials at the River Inn, 924 25th St NW

St. Mary’s Court is celebrating its 35th Anniversary in Foggy Bottom on Thursday evening, July 10 (6:00-8:00 pm). The celebration will take place at St. Mary’s Court, 725 24th St NW. Tax-deductible tickets are $35 each, and there will be drinks, snacks, and music, as well as a silent auction and raffle. More information is available at http://www.stmaryscourt.org/ Donate.html or by calling (202) 223-5712.

Sculpted: Histories Revealed earned a very nice review in the June 12 issue of the Washington Post. The article has generated a lot of interest

and is expected to bring visitors to our community. If you need assistance making your own yard – and the tree box in front of it -- ready for these visitors, please drop off a note with your name, address, and telephone number at 2538 Queen Anne’s Lane NW. Let the Foggy Bottom Garden Committee know what kind of help you need (e.g., weeding, mulching, general tidying), and they will arrange for volunteers to assist.

WASHINGTON KASTLES TEAM TENNIS COMES TO FOGGY BOTTOM The Washington Kastles team, four-time champion of the Mylan World TeamTennis league, will play its seven home matches of the 2014 season in the middle of Foggy Bottom. The matches will be played indoors at the new Kastles Stadium in the Charles E. Smith Center at the corner of 22nd and G Streets NW. Home matches are set for Wednesday, July 9; Thursday, July 10; Sunday, July 13; Monday, July 14; Wednesday; July 16; Monday, July

21; and Tuesday, July 22. All matches begin at 7:00 pm. The Kastles players, including Martina Hingis, Venus Williams and Leander Paes, have always loved being a part of the fabric of life in DC, and they’re hoping to welcome a lot of Foggy Bottom residents to come watch the matches this year! For ticket information, go to www.washingtonkastles.com, or call (202) 4-TENNIS.

WEST END LIBRARY EVENTS MONDAYS, JULY 14, 21 & 28, 12:30 PM – Yoga TUESDAYS, JULY 15, 22 & 29, 2:00 PM E-Reader Drop-In Clinic SUNDAY, JULY 20, 2:00 PM Sunday Crochet & Knit Club TUESDAY, JULY 22, 12:30 PM Book Club – The Time Machine by H.G. Wells THURSDAY, JULY 10, 6:30 PM Movie Screening – Big Fish During construction of the new West End Neighborhood Library, interim library services will be provided at 2522 Virginia Ave NW. The 4,000 square foot space offers separate areas for children, teens, and adults, 20 computers, and a meeting room for 40 people.

THE FOGGY BOTTOM ASSOCIATION PREFERRED MERCHANTS PROGRAM Members receive a variety of discounts from local businesses through the FBA’s “Preferred Merchant Program.” Look for this logo and present your FBA Membership Card to receive these member only discounts. The membership card also allows FBA members use of GWU’s Gelman Library. 1201 SALON 15% off all hair services 10% off manicures and pedicures 2526 L Street NW 202-293-5557 1201salondc.com CIRCLE BISTRO 15% Discount 1 Washington Circle NW 202-293-5390 thecirclehotel.com/ circle-bistro DISH+DRINKS @ THE RIVER INN 10% Discount 924 25th Street NW 202-338-8707 theriverinn.com/dish

DISTRICT HARDWARE/ THE BIKE SHOP 10% Discount (excludes sales, closeouts, special orders and labor) 1108 24th Street NW 202-659-8686 districthardware.com EXPRESSIONS (Fine Clothing) 20% Discount 2000 Pennsylvania Ave NW 202-775-9299 FOBOGRO (FOGGY BOTTOM GROCERY) Free fountain drink with deli purchase 2140 F Street NW 202-296-0125 fobogro.com/about.php

METROPOLITAN OPTICAL 15% Discount (not combined with other special offers) 1919 Pennsylvania Ave NW 202-659-6555 metropolitanoptical.com

ONE FISH, TWO FISH 10% Discount 2423 Pennsylvania Ave NW 202-822-0977 onefishtwofishdc.com

REITER’S BOOKS 10% Discount on NOTTI BIANCHE all store merchandise 15% Discount (excludes special orders 824 New Hampshire Ave NW and all cafe items) 202-298-8085 1900 G Street NW nottibianche.com 202-223-3327 reiters.com NUSTA SPA 15% Discount RELAXED SPA & TANS on all services Mondays 20% Discount first visit and Tuesdays 10% Additional visits 1129 20th Street NW 2112 F Street NW 202-530-5700 202-785-0006 nustaspa.com/home

SPORTS CLUB/LA Discounted Membership 1170 22nd Street NW 202-974-6609 thesportsclubla.com/site TONIC AT QUIGLEY’S RESTAURANT 20% Discount 2036 G Street NW 202-296-0211 tonicrestaurant.com/ Foggy-Bottom WATERGATE GALLERY AND FRAME DESIGN 10% Discount 2552 Virginia Ave NW (lower level, Watergate Mall) 202-338-4488

WATERGATE SALON 10% Discount off all services, products excluded 2532 Virginia Ave NW (lower level, Watergate Mall) 202-333-3488 WATERGATE WINE AND BEVERAGE 10% on wine, 5% on liquor 2544 Virginia Ave NW (lower level, Watergate Mall) 202-333-0636

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The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, at Mary’s Center, 2355 Ontario Road NW. Agenda items include: ■announcements/public comments. ■presentation on Ward 1 school boundaries. ■consideration of a grant application from Hoops Sagrado. ■consideration of Alcoholic Beverage Control and Public Safety Committee matters: Le Liquor settlement agreement, Rendezvous Lounge settlement agreement (tentative), Timehri settlement agreement and Harris Teeter settlement agreement. ■consideration of Planning, Zoning and Transportation Committee matters: proposed pergola in front of Christ Church at 1717 Columbia Road., proposed rear addition and pool at 2324 19th St., proposed roof deck extension at 2029 Connecticut Ave. and a valet parking application by Buca di Beppo. For details, call 202-332-2630 or visit anc1c.org. ANC 2A ANCBottom 2A Foggy

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The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, in Room 310 of the Media and Public Affairs Building, George Washington University, 805 21st St. NW. Agenda items include: ■public safety report. ■update on the New Hampshire Avenue streetscape project. ■report from the office of Ward 2 D.C. Council member Jack Evans. ■update from the Ward 2 Education Network. ■public comments. ■presentation by George Washington University regarding its acquisition of Corcoran Gallery of Art holdings. ■consideration of follow-up action regarding a Zoning Commission application by Hillel and George Washington University for zoning relief at 2300 H St. and a related campus plan amendment. ■consideration of a Zoning Commission application by Professional Associates and the International Finance Corp. for approval of a consolidated planned-unit development at 2100 K St. ■consideration of a Historic Preservation Review Board application for designation of the George Washington/West End Historic District in Squares 58, 77-81, 101-104, 121 and 122. ■consideration of a request for a letter of support from Best Buddies International to stage the fifth annual Best Buddies Challenge on Oct. 18. ■second reading of revisions to the commission’s bylaws. For details, visit anc2a.org. ANC 2B ANCCircle 2B Dupont

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p.m. Wednesday, July 9, at the Brookings Institution, 1775 Massachusetts Ave. NW. Agenda items include: ■announcements. ■presentation by the D.C. Department of Health on rat abatement. ■consideration of a resolution honoring Dupont Festival, Aaron DeNu and the German Embassy for their efforts and generosity in holding a successful viewing party in Dupont Circle for the U.S.-Germany World Cup match. ■consideration of an application for a certificate of need for Minute Clinic at CVS Pharmacy, 6-7 Dupont Circle. ■consideration of an application for a certificate of need by MedStar Health for a primary care practice at 2141 K St. ■consideration of a request by the Washington Real Estate Investment Trust to allow Sunday hours and early staging for sidewalk and public space renovation at 1220 19th St. ■consideration of a public space application by Taylor Gourmet, 1908 14th St., for 10 outdoor seats. ■consideration of an Alcoholic Beverage Control application by Custom Fuel Pizza and Salads, 1635 Connecticut Ave., for a restaurant liquor license. ■consideration of an Alcoholic Beverage Control application by Bottom Line, 1716 I St. for a substantial change to the hours of operation. ■consideration of an Alcoholic Beverage Control application by Nooshi, 1120 19th St., for a substantial change to the license hours. ■consideration of an Alcoholic Beverage Control application by Cities, 919 19th St., for a substantial change to add an entertainment endorsement for the sidewalk cafe. ■consideration of a Historic Preservation Review Board application by St. Thomas’ Parish, 1772 Church St. ■committee and liaison reports. For details, visit dupontcircleanc. net. ANC 2D ANC 2D Sheridan-Kalorama

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The commission does not generally meet in July or August. The next regular meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 15, at Our Lady Queen of the Americas Church, California Street and Phelps Place NW. For details, visit anc2d.org or contact davidanc2d01@aol.com. ANC 2E ANC 2E Georgetown â– GeorGetown / cloisters Cloisters burleith / hillandale The commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2, at Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School, 1524 35th St. NW. For details, call 202-724-7098 or visit anc2e.com. ANC 2F 2F ANC Logan Circle â– loGan circle The commission will meet at 7

p.m. Wednesday, July 9, at the Washington Plaza Hotel, 10 Thomas Circle NW. Agenda items include: ■announcements. ■government reports. ■police report. ■presentation by Martha’s Table about a weekly fresh food market at Garrison Elementary School, and consideration of a request for support. ■updates from the commission’s Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration Policy Committee, Crime and Public Safety Committee, and Education Committee. ■consideration of Community Development Committee matters: Historic Preservation Review Board application for massing, concept and design approval for SB-Urban’s Blagden Alley project at 917 M St. and 1212 9th St.; and Board of Zoning Adjustment application for a special exception from rear-yard setback requirements at 1738 14th St. ■discussion of a grant award process for the commission. ■confirmation of members of the commission’s Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration Policy Committee. For details, call 202-667-0052 or visit anc2f.org. ANC 3B ANCPark 3B Glover

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The commission will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 10, at Stoddert Elementary School and Glover Park Community Center, 4001 Calvert St. NW. For details, call 202-338-2969, email info@anc3b.org or visit anc3b. org. ANC 3C ANC 3C Cleveland Park â– cleveland Park / woodley Park Woodley Park massachusetts avenue heiGhts Massachusetts Avenue Heights cathedral heiGhts The commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, July 21, at the 2nd District Police Headquarters, 3320 Idaho Ave. NW. Agenda items include: â– community forum. â– presentation by Pepco regarding the Exelon/Pepco acquisition. â– consideration of Alcoholic Beverage Control applications for Class B and Class D licenses for Giant Food, 3336 Wisconsin Ave. â– consideration of neighborhood concerns regarding Embassy Church, 3855 Massachusetts Ave. â– consideration of a Historic Preservation Review Board application for 2737 Woodley Place. â– consideration of a Historic Preservation Review Board application for 2761 Woodley Place. â– consideration of a public space application for 3450 Ordway St. for a curb cut, driveway and underground garage. â– consideration of a public space application by La Piquette, 3714 Macomb St., for extended hours of operation. For details, visit anc3c.org.

A Look at the Market in Northwest Washington

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ern-style residences built in an older neighborhood known for more traditional buildings. Mary L. Ruhl was the architect’s client and first owner of this unique home in Cleveland Park. She acquired the land from Chiang Kaishek’s Chinese Nationalist Government, which back then owned property behind Rodman Street, according to the current owner. As the story goes, Ruhl, a former naval officer, originally wanted a Colonial-style house. Kertzman, however, wanted to design something nontraditional. So he created several blueprints for his client until they finally settled on a bi-level property inspired by the Bauhaus movement, the pre-World War II style that embraced simplicity and asymmetry. Located at 3238 Rodman St. and fronted by Melvin Hazen Park, this four-bedroom, three-bath house is now listed for $1,149,000. The

blanched-hued home offers a tranquil setting surrounded by the greenery. Situated on an elevated lot, the property has an attached two-car garage on the ground level just below the main house. Stone stairs and a stone mosaic walkway steer guests up to the covered main entrance, where a red front door with a small side window peps up the clean design. Immediately through this entry are two short sets of stairs — one leads down to the lower level, while the other goes up to the main level’s foyer landing, where a large antique pier mirror dominates the wall. Influenced by Frank Lloyd Wright’s design principles, this floor is separated into different sections based on their function. The western portion, for instance, serves as the entertainment “zone,� with a wide angular layout allowing an easy flow between living and dining rooms. In this area, an aerial feel is achieved through an abundance of natural light and soaring 10- to 13-foot sloped ceilings. The living room features a large fireplace, while the dining room is anchored by a unique chandelier made of Mexican tin. Both rooms also have

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This four-bedroom, three-bath Cleveland Park home is priced at $1,149,000. walls of windows overlooking the parkland’s treetops. A skylight floods natural light down to the updated kitchen, which adjoins the dining room. The kitchen is primarily covered with neutral tones, but the contrasting bold blue backsplash tiles energize the room. There’s also colorful small-tiled mosaic art that embellishes the entry to the dining area, showcasing hints of the current owner’s artistry. The kitchen offers access outdoors to a multi-tiered side area with a flagstone patio and stairs going down to Rodman Street. Back inside, on the other side of the foyer, is the library. This space is also decked with a high sloped ceiling, fireplace and more parkland views. Front windows are surround-

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Wednesday july 9 Classes ■ The Vajrayogini Buddhist Center will host a weekly class on meditation. 7 to 8:30 p.m. $12 per class. Vajrayogini Buddhist Center, 1787 Columbia Road NW. 202-986-2257. ■ The D.C. Public Library and Pepco will present an “Energize DC” class on how to use online energy management tools and how to create a personalized plan to control energy use. 7 p.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-7270232. Concerts ■ The summertime Harbour Nights concert series will feature guitarist and vocalist Mike Moniodis. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Free. Washington Harbour, 3050 K St. NW. 202-295-5007. ■ New Orleans-based indie rock group Sweet Crude will perform. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-4674600. ■ The 21st Bach Festival at Grace Church will feature organist Roland Maria Stangier presenting “J.S. Bach and His Romantic Admirers.” 7:30 p.m. $20. Grace Episcopal Church, 1041 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-333-7100. ■ The U.S. Air Force Band’s Max Impact ensemble will perform. 8 p.m. Free. Sylvan Theater, Washington Monument Grounds, 15th Street and Independence

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6:30 p.m. Free. Room 221, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-727-0321. ■ Historians Jim Embrey, Jim Lloyd, Mark Tennyson and Walter Gold of the Washington DC Fire and EMS Museum will discuss 150 years of firefighting in the District, including the establishment of a paid department, segregation and integration of the force, and its critical role in the community. 6:30 p.m. Free. Room 307, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-727-0321. ■ Louisa Lim will discuss her book “The People’s Republic of Amnesia: Tiananmen Revisited.” 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. ■ Steve Ellner, a professor of political science at the Universidad de Oriente in Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela, and other panelists will discuss “The Legacy of Independence and Democracy in Venezuela.” 7 to 9 p.m. Free. Langston Room, Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th St. NW. 202-387-7638. ■ In conjunction with the weeklong D.C.- and Beijing-produced “Design@+” exhibit, a “Google Art Night Talk” will focus on the role of technology such as 3-D printing in industrial design. 7 to 9 p.m. Free. Powerhouse, 3255 Grace St. NW. Films ■ A summer singalong series will feature a movie musical about two 1920s murderesses whose victims had it coming.

Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202633-3030. Sporting event ■ The Washington Kastles will play the Boston Lobsters in Mylan World TeamTennis competition. 7 p.m. $8 to $90. Smith Center, George Washington University, 22nd and G streets NW. 800-745-3000. Thursday, July 10

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Thursday, july 10 ■ Discussion: Melanie ChoukasBradley will discuss the capital city’s historic and botanically diverse trees and her forthcoming book “A Year in Rock Creek Park — the Wild, Wooded Heart of Washington, D.C.” 7 p.m. Free. Chevy Chase Library, 5625 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-2820021. 6:30 p.m. Free. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-7271291. ■ The NoMa Summer Screen outdoor movie series will feature the 2011 film “The Muppets.” 7 p.m. Free. Loree Grand Field, 2nd and L streets NE. nomabid.org/ noma-summer-screen. ■ “The Met Summer Encore” will feature a showing of Verdi’s “Otello.” 7 p.m. $15. AMC Mazza Gallerie, 5300 Wisconsin Ave. NW. fathomevents.com. ■ The “In Focus” series will feature “Let the Fire Burn,” about the deadly May 1985 clash between the radical urban group MOVE and the city of Philadelphia. A Q&A with director Jason Osder (shown) will follow. 8 p.m. $8.50 to $11.50. Avalon Theatre, 5612 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202966-6000. ■ The “Films on the Vern” outdoor film series will feature the 2005 sports drama “The Games of Their Lives.” 8:30 p.m. Free. Quad, George Washington University Mount Vernon Campus, 2100 Foxhall Road NW. 202-242-5117. ■ The Jane Austen Outdoor Film Series will feature Douglas McGrath’s 1996 film adaptation of “Emma,” starring Gwyneth Paltrow, James Cosmo and Grega Scacchi. 8:30 p.m. Free. Dumbarton House, 2715 Q St. NW. 202-337-2288. The series will continue July 23 and Aug. 6. Performances ■ Busboys and Poets will present “Nine on the Ninth,” a poetry night hosted by Derrick Weston Brown. 9 to 11 p.m. $5. Langston Room, Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th St. NW. 202-387-7638. ■ George Yamazawa Jr. will host an open mic poetry event. 9 to 11 p.m. $5. Cullen Room, Busboys and Poets, 1025 5th St. NW. 202-789-2227. Special event ■ “Tea Across Time,” an evening seminar with a tasting, will feature Louise Cort, curator of ceramics at the Freer and Sackler Galleries; Michael Harney, vice president of Harney & Sons Tea, a New Yorkbased family business; and Calli O’Brien, director of sales and marketing for DoMatcha, a line of Japanese green teas. 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. $35 to $45. S. Dillon Ripley

Benefit ■ Pianist Philip Glass will present a benefit concert for the FreshFarm Markets Matching Dollars Program, followed by a Q&A with author Sam Fromartz and a private dinner at Proof with a vegetable-centric, four-course menu created by chef Haidar Karoum in honor of Glass. Concert at 6 p.m.; dinner at 8:30 p.m. $150 for concert and Q&A; $600 for concert, Q&A and dinner. First Congregational United Church of Christ, 945 G St. NW. 202-362-8889, ext. 5. Children’s programs ■ “Duct Tape Designs” will explore how to make wallets, pens and more out of duct tape of various colors and patterns (for ages 6 through 12). 3:30 p.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202727-0232. ■ Eric Poses, a game inventor with All Things Equal, will host a Family Game Night (all ages welcome, but most games suited for ages 12 and older). 5 to 7 p.m. Free. Barstons Child’s Play, 5536 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-244-3602. Concerts ■ A lunchtime concert will feature the Levi Stevens Band. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Free. Canal Park, 200 M St. SE. capitolriverfront.org. ■ Small groups from the U.S. Air Force Band’s Airmen of Note will present a community concert. 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. Free. Warner Bros. Theater, National Museum of American History, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-7675658. ■ Ruthie and the Wranglers, a classic country-western band, will perform as part of the Sounds of Summer concert series. 5 to 7 p.m. Free. National Garden Lawn Terrace, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225-8333. ■ The George Washington University Summer Piano & Chamber Music Institute will present a showcase featuring students and faculty artists. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■ Venezuelan hip-hop group Bituaya will perform. 6 to 9 p.m. Free. Langston Room, Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th St. NW. 202-387-7638. ■ “Art on 8th,” presented by Dance Place and Monroe Street Market, will feature the Duende Quartet performing smooth Latin jazz. 6:30 p.m. Free. Arts Walk at Monroe Street Market, 8th and Monroe streets NE. 202-269-1600. ■ Jazz on Jackson Place will feature vocalist Integriti Reeves. 6:30 p.m. $30. Decatur House, 748 Jackson Place NW. jazzonjacksonplace.eventbrite.com. ■ The Fort Reno concert series will feature the bands Peanut Butter & Dave, Golden Looks and Calavera Skull. 7:15 p.m. Free. Fort Reno Park, 40th and ChesSee Events/Page 15

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Events Entertainment Continued From Page 14 apeake streets NW. fortreno.com. ■Singer-songwriter Billy Joe Shaver and the trio If Birds Could Fly will perform. 7:30 p.m. $20 to $25. The Hamilton, 600 14th St. NW. 202-787-1000. ■The Marine Big Band, an 18-member ensemble drawn from “The President’s Own� U.S. Marine Band, will perform. 8 p.m. Free. West Terrace, U.S. Capitol. 202433-4011. ■The Stray Birds and Peyton Tochterman will perform bluegrass and Americana. 8:30 p.m. $10 to $15. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. Demonstration ■Gardeners Margaret Atwell and Beth Ahern will demonstrate proper techniques for planting and maintaining container gardens at home. 1 to 2 p.m. Free; reservations required. Conservatory West Gallery, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225-8333. Discussions and lectures ■“Washington’s Civil War Forts and Parks� will feature panelists Benjamin Franklin Cooling, author and professor of history at the National Defense University; Loretta Neumann, vice president of the Alliance to Preserve the Civil War Defenses of Washington; and Kym Elder, the National Park Service’s program manager for the Civil War Defenses of Washington. Noon. Free. McGowan Theater, National Archives Building, Constitution Avenue between 7th and 9th streets NW. 202-357-5000. ■“How Congress Changed Our Lives� will feature a conversation with Rep. John Delaney, a moderate Democrat elected in 2012 to represent Maryland’s 6th District, and his wife April McClain-Delaney, an attorney and children’s advocate who currently serves as the Washington director for Common Sense Media. Luncheon at 12:15 p.m.; program at 1 p.m. $20 to $30. Woman’s National Democratic Club, 1526 New Hampshire Ave. NW. 202-232-7363. ■Military historian Benjamin Franklin Cooling will discuss his book “The Day Lincoln Was Almost Shot: The Fort Stevens Story.� 6:30 p.m. Free. Room 307, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-727-0321. ■The Mystery Book Group will discuss “Snow White Must Die� by Nele Neuhaus. 6:30 p.m. Free. Barnes & Noble, 555 12th St. NW. 202-347-0176. ■Thomas Cohen, associate professor of history and director of the Oliveira Lima Library at Catholic University, will discuss “Jesuit Missions in the Early Modern World.� 6:45 to 8:15 p.m. $20 to $25. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-3030. ■The “Read the Book First!� Book Club will discuss “The Third Man� by Graham Greene. 7 p.m. Free. Room 209, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. sarah.arnold@dc.gov. ■Alyson Foster will discuss her novel “God Is an Astronaut.� 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. ■Len Vlahos and Mary Amato will discuss their respective books, “The Scar Boys� and “Guitar Notes� (for ages 13 and older). 7 p.m. Free. Children & Teens Department, Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. ■Marion Barry, former four-term D.C.

mayor and the current Ward 8 D.C. Council member, will discuss his memoir “Mayor for Life: The Incredible Story of Marion Barry, Jr.� 7 p.m. Free. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202727-0321. ■The Environmental Book Club will discuss “Into Thin Air� by Jon Krakauer. 7:45 p.m. Free. Palisades Library, 4901 V St. NW. 202-282-3139. Films ■“Canal Park Thursday Movies: It’s a Whole New Ballgame� will feature Ben Garant’s 2007 comedy “Balls of Fury.� Sundown. Free. Canal Park, 200 M St. SE. capitolriverfront.org. ■The World Affairs Council will present a screening and discussion of Robert Bilheimer’s film “Not My Life,� about human trafficking and modern slavery. 6 to 8:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Rome Building Auditorium, Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies, 1619 Massachusetts Ave. NW. worldaffairsdc.org. ■A “Summer Movie Singalong� series will feature a chance to sing all about newspaper boys on strike. 6:30 p.m. Free. Tenley-Friendship Library, 4450 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-727-1449. ■The West End Interim Library will host a weekly movie night throughout July. 6:30 p.m. Free. West End Interim Library, 2522 Virginia Ave. NW. 202-727-8707. ■D.C. filmmaker Erica R. Harding will present her documentary “On Our Land: Being Garifuna in Honduras� and discuss the making of the movie about transnationalism and language preservation in contemporary Latin America. 7 p.m. Free. Mount Pleasant Library, 3160 16th St. NW. 202-671-3122. ■The group Friends of Mitchell Park will continue its summertime “Films in the Field� series with a screening of the 2011 film “We Bought a Zoo,� starring Matt Damon and Scarlett Johansson. 8:30 p.m. Free. Mitchell Park, 23rd and S streets NW. 202-2654778. The series will continue Aug. 14. Performances ■The “Live! on Woodrow Wilson Plaza� series will feature Funnyman Skiba performing comedy. Noon to 1:30 p.m. Free. Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. 202-312-1300. ■Word Dance Theater will pair artworks from the exhibit “Made in the U.S.A.� with Isadora Duncan’s choreography, ranging from her youthful dances of the early 20th century to her late works from 1925. 6:30 p.m. $10 to $12. Phillips Collection, 1600 21st St. NW. phillipscollection.org/events. ■The Theatre Lab’s Musical Theatre Institute for Teens will present the classic Broadway musical “West Side Story.� 7:30 p.m. $10 to $15. Theatre Lab, 733 8th St. NW. 202-824-0449. The performance will repeat Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday at 2 and 7:30 p.m. ■The Washington Improv Theater and SpeakeasyDC will present “Unraveled: an improv-storytelling mash up.� 8 p.m. $15 to $20. Source, 1835 14th St. NW. washingtonimprovtheater.com. The performance will repeat Friday at 8 p.m. Sporting event ■The Washington Kastles will play the

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week. Featuring drawings and cartoons by Dana Maier on the theme of viewing art in a museum setting, it will continue through Sept. 21. An opening reception will take place Sunday from 7 to 9 p.m. Located at 2438 18th St. NW, the On ExhIBIT center is open Wednesday through Sunday from 2 to 7 p.m. 202-4627833. an artists’ reception from 6 to 9 p.m. ■“The Gray Area: Living in Transition,� On view through Aug. 9, it is the last featuring art by members of the Corcoshow at the current location for Conran College of Art + Design Veterans nersmith, which is currently searching Committee about navigating between for a new exhibit space. Concurrently with the artists’ recep- military and civilian life, opened last week at the Corcoran Gallery of tion, the gallery will also throw the Art’s free Gallery 31 space, where it “summer part(e)� for the (e)merge art will continue through July 20. fair, scheduled to take place Oct. 2 Located at 500 17th St. NW, the through 5. The (e)merge party will be supported by Stella Artois, Marvin Res- gallery is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., taurant and Patty Boom Boom. Wednesday until 9 p.m. 202-639Located at 1358 Florida Ave. NE, 1700. the gallery is ■“Summer open Wednesday Splash III,� a through Saturday group show of from 11 a.m. to 5 works by notable p.m. 202-588artists, opened 8750. recently at Nep■“Fireworks,� an tune Fine Art exhibit of works & Robert by Foundry GalBrown Gallery, lery member artwhere it will conists on the theme tinue through Allen hirsh’s “Early in the Big of fireworks, July 25. opened last week Bang� is part of Foundry Located at and will continue Gallery’s “Fireworks� exhibit. 1662 33rd St. through July 27. NW, the gallery is open Wednesday An opening reception will take place through Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. 202-338-0353. Located at 1314 18th St. NW, the ■“Total Art: Contemporary Video,� the gallery is open Wednesday through first museum exhibit to focus on womSunday from noon to 6 p.m. 202-463en’s impact on the field of video art, 0203. opened recently at the National ■“You Can’t Put Art on a Pedestal,� Museum of Women in the Arts. On the debut exhibit of the DC Arts Cenview through Oct. 12, the show feater’s new Nano Gallery, opened last “Academy 2014,� Connersmith’s 14th annual invitational survey of work by Master of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Fine Arts students in the WashingtonBaltimore area, will open Saturday with

Philadelphia Freedoms in Mylan World TeamTennis competition. 7 p.m. $45 to $85. Smith Center, George Washington University, 22nd and G streets NW. 800745-3000. Tours and walks ■U.S. Botanic Garden deputy director Ari Novy will present “Amber Waves of Grain: An Overview Tour.� 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Free; reservations required. Meet on the Terrace in front of the Conservatory, U.S. Botanic Garden, 100 Maryland Ave. SW. 202-225-8333. ■National Portrait Gallery historian Jim Barber will lead a curator’s tour on “Theodore Roosevelt and the East Africa Safari.� Noon. Free. National Portrait Gallery, 8th and F streets NW. 202-633-1000. ■In honor of the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Fort Stevens, the Sierra Club will present an interpretive hike led by Russ Norfleet with visits to Fort DeRussy, Fort Stevens and Battleground National Ceremony. 4 to 6:30 p.m. Free. Meet in the parking lot at Rock Creek Nature Center, 5200 Glover Road NW. 703-501-7953. ■Author and local historian Garrett Peck will lead “Jazzy Nights in Shaw: A Stroll Through 1920s Washington,� a walking tour about the combination of jazz and bootleg booze in Prohibition-era Washington. 6 p.m. $35 to $45. Meet in front of the Howard Theatre, 620 T St. NW. 202633-3030. The tour will repeat July 16 and

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Friday, july 11 â– Concert: Russian-American concert guitarist Piotr Pakhomkin will perform. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-4674600. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, 1830 Connecticut Ave. NW. Performances â– As part of the Capital Fringe Festival, Jane Franklin Dance and Tom Teasley Percussion will present “Blue Moon/Red River,â€? an athletic, interactive performance conveying the sounds and wide spaces of the American Southwest. 6 p.m. $17 (plus $5 to $7 for Fringe Admission Button). Atlas Performing Arts Center, 1333 H St. NE. 866-811-4111. The performance will repeat July 13 at 4:15 p.m., July 18 at 6 p.m., July 25 at 7:45 p.m. and July 27 at 6:15 p.m. ■“Art on 8th,â€? presented by Dance Place and Monroe Street Market, will feature the DC Casineros’ company of community DJs and dancers. 6:30 p.m. Free. Arts Walk at Monroe Street Market, 8th and Monroe streets NE. 202-269-1600. â– The Washington Improv Theater’s “Binge 2014â€? festival will feature performances by King Bee and Dummy. 10 p.m. $12 to $30. Source, 1835 14th St. NW. washingtonimprovtheater.com. The festival will continue with performances by various ensembles through Aug. 2. Special events â– The D.C. Public Library’s Digital Commons will offer a look at a 3-D printer with demonstrations and workshops. 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. erika.rydberg@dc.gov. The program will continue Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. â– Alliance Française de Washington will host a Bastille Day open house with mini classes, placement tests, wine and cheese, and a DJ. 3 to 5 p.m. for children; 5 to 8 p.m. for adults. Free. Alliance Française de Washington, 2142 Wyoming Ave. NW. francedc.org. Tour ■“Twilight Tour & Cocktail Hourâ€? will explore the Arts in Foggy Bottom biennial outdoor exhibition “Sculpted: Histories Revealed,â€? featuring 16 site-specific contemporary sculptures by 15 artists. 7 p.m. Free. Meet at New Hampshire Avenue and I Street NW. artsinfoggybottom.com. Saturday, July 12

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distributed 30 minutes before the screening. National Theatre, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. 202-783-3372. ■Children’s librarians from the Chevy Chase Library will present a storytime featuring books and songs about police and safety. Participants will meet a police officer and get to sit inside a police car. 10 a.m. Free. Second District Police Headquarters, 3320 Idaho Ave. NW. 202-2820021. ■“Venetian Views: Canaletto� will offer an introduction to the unique city that inspired the artist’s paintings (for ages 4 through 7). 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. Free. West Building Rotunda, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-7374215. The program will repeat Sunday at 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. and Monday at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. ■“See — Wonder — Poetry� will use observation and discussion to explore works of art in the National Gallery of Art collection (for ages 8 through 11). 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Free. West Building Rotunda, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. The program will repeat Sunday at noon and 2 p.m. ■“The Uncle Devin Show� will introduce children to the world of percussion and teach them memorable rhymes (for ages 5 through 12). 1 p.m. Free. Chevy Chase Library, 5625 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-282-0021. ■Singer-songwriter Nila Kay will present “Fierce! A Girls’ Songwriting Workshop.� 1:15 to 3:15 p.m. $25; reservations required. Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, 545 7th St. NW. 202-547-6839. Classes ■“Just Add Water and Shake� will feature a low-impact aquatic exercise known as the Zumba Pool Party. 8 a.m. $30; reservations required. VIDA Fitness, 1612 U St. NW. vidafitness.com. ■The Glover Park Village will present a weekly “Tai Chi for Beginners� class led by Geri Grey. 11 a.m. to noon. Free. Guy Mason Recreation Center, 3600 Calvert St. NW. events@gloverparkvillage.org. ■The Washington Area Bicyclist Association and Proteus Bicycles will present a workshop on women’s health and biking. 1 to 3 p.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232. Concerts ■Participants in the Washington National Opera’s summer program will perform. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■New Riders of the Purple Sage will perform classic rock from the San Francisco scene of the 1960s and ’70s. 9 p.m. $20 to $25. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. Discussions and lectures ■The Textile Museum’s “Rug & Textile Appreciation Mornings� will feature a talk by collector Bob Emry on khorjin, or saddlebags. 10:30 a.m. Free. Textile Museum, 2320 S St. NW. 202-667-0441. ■Margaret Meyers will discuss her book “Dislocation,� at 1 p.m.; Ron Capps will discuss his book “Seriously Not All Right: Five Wars in Ten Years,� at 3:30 p.m.; and Rufi Thorpe will discuss her book “The Girls From Corona del Mar,� at 6 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. ■National Gallery of Art lecturer Eric

Denker will discuss “Signs and Symbols in Jan Steen’s Paintings.â€? 1 p.m. Free. West Building Lecture Hall, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. The lecture will repeat Sunday at 2 p.m. â– Lloyd Pinchback, a go-go historian and saxophonist for the original Soul Searchers, will discuss his book “The Soul Searchers 1968-1978: A Decade of Memories.â€? 2 p.m. Free. Black Studies Center, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-727-1199. Festival â– Hillwood and the Alliance Française de Washington will hold their annual French Festival, featuring dance performances, live music, pantomime, games and art in celebration of France’s national holiday and Hillwood founder Marjorie Merriweather Post’s passion for 18th-century French decorative arts. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $5 to $18; free for ages 5 and younger. HIllwood Estate, Museum and Gardens, 4155 Linnean Ave. NW. 202-686-5807. Films â– D.C. filmmakers Natalie Avery and Kyle Centers will present their short documentary “Out of the Basement,â€? about the District’s boxing subculture and the experiences of Greg Newby as he embarks on a pro boxing career after a fall from grace. A Q&A will follow. 11 a.m. Free. Mount Pleasant Library, 3160 16th St. NW. 202-671-3121. ■“From Vault to Screen: Canyon Cinema 16 mmâ€? will present short, lyrical films from Canyon’s beginnings, featuring work by the group’s founding members. 2:30 p.m. Free. West Building Lecture Hall, National Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. Performances â– Magician Danny Durbin will present “Personal Experiences: An Evening of Memorable Magic.â€? 7:30 p.m. $17 to $20. DC Arts Center, 2438 18th St. NW. 202-462-7833. â– Comedians Dana Carvey and Dennis Miller, two veterans of “Saturday Night Live,â€? will perform. 8 p.m. $39 to $125. Concert Hall, Kennedy Center. 202-4674600. â– Lesole’s Dance Porject will present “Uhambho (The Journey).â€? 8 p.m. $15 to $25. Dance Place, 3225 8th St. NE. 202269-1600. The performance will repeat Sunday at 7 p.m. Special events â– The Battle of Fort Stevens 150th Anniversary Commemorative Program will feature remarks by Mayor Vincent Gray and other government officials, presentations by historian C.R. Gibbs and former National Park Service chief historian Ed Bearss, period music, a special wreath-laying ceremony, and the first cannon fired in the nation’s capital in 150 years, from 10 a.m. to noon; afternoon events will include Civil War living history demonstrations, 19th-century crafts, period music, children’s activities, and historic talks and walks, from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Free. Fort Stevens, 13th and Quackenbos streets NW. See Events/Page 17

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ing figures in the museum’s collection whose lives were touched by Shakespeare in diverse and surprising ways. 1:30 p.m. Free. National Portrait Gallery, 8th and F streets NW. 202-633-1000. ■ National Portrait Gallery chief curator Brandon Fortune will lead a tour of the exhibition “Face Value: Portraiture in the Age of Abstraction.” 2 p.m. Free. National Portrait Gallery, 8th and F streets NW. 202633-1000. ■ Washington Walks will present its new “Capitol Hauntings” tour focusing on stories of otherworldly visitors on Capitol Hill. 7:30 p.m. $10 to $15. Meet outside the Capitol South Metrorail station. washingtonwalks.com. Sunday,july July 1313 Sunday Children’s program ■ A park ranger will lead a planetarium program about summer’s brightest stars, planets and constellations (for ages 5 and older). 1 to 1:45 p.m. Free. Rock Creek Nature Center, 5200 Glover Road NW. 202-895-6070. The program will repeat Sunday at 1 p.m. Class ■ Iona Senior Services’ Take Charge/ Age Well Academy will present a workshop series led by Bill Amt and Lylie Fisher on “OMG! I’m Middle Aged! Now What?” 1 to 5 p.m. $75; reservations required. Iona Senior Services, 4125 Albemarle St. NW. 202-895-9448. Concerts ■ The 21st Bach Festival at Grace Church will feature organist Stephen Ackert and harpist Rebecca Smith performing J.S. Bach’s “Preludes and Fugues From the Well-Tempered Clavier.” 1:30 p.m. $20. Grace Episcopal Church, 1041 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-333-7100. ■ The Steinway Series will feature pianist Sara Daneshpour performing works by Franck, Schumann and Ravel. 3 p.m. Free; tickets distributed a half hour in the G Street lobby before the performance. McEvoy Auditorium, Smithsonian American Art Museum, 8th and G streets NW. 202-6331000. ■ Lil Pookie and the Zydeco Sensations will perform, with a complimentary dance lesson during the bank break. 4 p.m. $15 to $18. Gypsy Sally’s, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. ■ The Citizens Association of Georgetown’s 12th annual Concerts in the Parks series will feature the pop/Americana sounds of Laura Tsaggaris and her band, with a participatory patriotic parade at intermission. 5 to 6:30 p.m. Free. Rose Park, 26th and O streets NW. 202-3377313. ■ Participants in the National Symphony Orchestra’s summer program will perform works by Saint-Saëns and RimskyKorsakov. 6 p.m. Free. Concert Hall, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■ Dahlak Restaurant will present its weekly “DC Jazz Jam” session. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Free. 1771 U St. NW. 202-5279522. ■ Bombadil, a whimsical chamber-popfolk band from North Carolina, will perform. 8 p.m. $12 to $15. Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I St. NW. 877-987-6487. Discussions and lectures ■ Tammy La Drew will discuss how dis-

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Annual Fringe Festival set to return The Capital Fringe Festival will run July 10 through 27, bringing 145 eclectic performances to venues throughout D.C. The festival, now in its ninth year,

On STAGE includes site-specific works, one-acts, comedies, musicals, dramas, dance, improv, clowns, poetry and more. This year’s offerings will include: ■ “Report to an Academy” — directed by Germany’s Gabriele Jakobi and based on a short story by Franz Kafka, this Scena Theatre production depicts an ape named Red Peter who has evolved to behave like a human. ■ “Medea’s Got Some Issues” — presented by No Rules Theatre Company and SPAIN arts & culture, this farce by Spanish playwright Emilio Williams promises a side-splitting take on the infamous Greek myth, with Lisa Hodsoll portraying seven characters. ■ “The Monster Songs” — this new covery of her ability to bend spoons through telekinesis has allowed her to create positive change elsewhere in her life. Noon to 1:30 p.m. $22. Institute for Spiritual Development, 5419 Sherier Place NW. isd-dc.org. ■ George Washington University Hospital emergency room physician Leana Wen (shown) will discuss her book “When Doctors Don’t Listen: How to Avoid Misdiagnoses and Unnecessary Tests,” at 1 p.m.; and Cardozo School of Law professor Richard H. Weisberg will discuss his book “In Praise of Intransigence: The Perils of Flexibility,” at 5 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. ■ As part of programs commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Fort Stevens, park ranger Tony Linforth will discuss “President Lincoln and Civil War Night Sky.” 4 to 4:45 p.m. Free. Rock Creek Nature Center, 5200 Glover Road NW. 202-895-6070. The program will repeat July 20 and 27. Films ■ “Washington Jewish Film Festival Summer Redux” will feature Hilla Medalia’s 2013 documentary “Dancing in Jaffa,” at 12:30 p.m.; Wladyslaw Pasikowski’s 2013 thriller “Aftermath,” at 2:30 p.m.; and Diane Kurys’ 2013 drama “For a Woman,” at 4:45 p.m. $12.50 per screening; $20 for a day pass. Washington DC Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St. NW. washingtondcjcc.org. ■ The Palisades Library’s classic movie series will feature Alfred Hitchcock’s film “The Man Who Knew Too Much.” 2 p.m. Free. Palisades Library, 4901 V St. NW. 202-282-3139. ■ “From Vault to Screen: Canyon Cinema 16 mm” will present “Sweet California,” featuring films about the Golden State’s culture and environment — Robert Nelson’s “Suite California Stops & Passes,” Greta Snider’s “Hard Core Home Movie,” Gary Beydler’s “Pasadena Freeway Stills” and Janis Lipzin’s “L.A. Carwash.” 4 p.m. Free. West Building Lecture Hall, National

work by singer-songwriter Toby Mulford and cellist Rachel Spicknall Mulford (performing as the comedic musical duo Dr. Dour and Peach) features a collection of original songs that capture the personal stories of monsters from around the world. ■ “The Man in the Desert” — presented by Red Knight Productions, this stage adaptation of fantasy author Edwin Cooper’s genre-busting short story places a world of magic in the 19th-century American West. All tickets cost $17, plus a one-time purchase of a Fringe button ($5 before July 10 and $7 thereafter). Multi-show passes range from $30 to $350. Tickets can be bought at the Fort Fringe box office, at 607 New York Ave. NW, or by phone or online: 866-811-4111; capitalfringe.org. ■ The Kennedy Center will present a reimagining of the Broadway musical “Side Show” through July 13 in the Eisenhower Theater. Tickets cost $45 to $130. 202-4674600; kennedy-center.org.

Gallery of Art, 4th Street and Constitution Avenue NW. 202-737-4215. Performance ■ Alliance for New Music-Theatre will celebrate Bastille Day with “Vive la France & Toujours L’Amour,” featuring singers Debra Tidwell and Pamela Bierly Jusino performing favorite chansons by Edith Piaf and a reading of “Gertrude Stein, Gertrude Stein, Gertrude Stein” by actress Anne Stone. 7 p.m. Free. Salt & Pepper Restaurant, 5125 MacArthur Blvd. NW. newmusictheatre.org. Reading ■ The Joaquin Miller Poetry Series will feature readings by Jennifer Lambert and Ellen Steinbaum. 3 p.m. Free. Rock Creek Park Nature Center, 5200 Glover Road NW. 703-820-8113. Special events ■ “The Big Draw!” will feature a chance to draw clothed models and dynamic still lifes throughout the Washington Studio

Dr. Dour and Peach will present “The Monster Songs.” ■ The Shakespeare Theatre Company will present Noel Coward’s fast-talking comedy “Private Lives” through July 13 at the Lansburgh Theatre. Tickets cost $40 to $100. The theater is located at 450 7th St. NW. 202547-1122; shakespearetheatre.org. ■ Studio 2nd Stage will present “Carrie: The Musical” July 9 through Aug. 3. Tickets cost $40 to $45. The theater is located at 1501 14th St. NW. 202332-3300; studiotheatre.org. School’s historic building using materials provided by Blick Art. Noon to 4 p.m. Free. Washington Studio School, 2129 S St. NW. 202-234-3030. ■ As part of activities commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Fort Stevens, a memorial program will honor the soldiers who died. 2 to 4 p.m. Free. Battleground National Cemetery, 6625 Georgia Ave. NW. 202-895-6070. Sporting event ■ The Washington Kastles will play the Philadelphia Freedoms in Mylan World TeamTennis competition. 7 p.m. $8 to $90. Smith Center, George Washington University, 22nd and G streets NW. 800745-3000. Tour ■ “Gardener’s Focus: The Cutting Garden’s Bounty” will feature tips and secrets about the Hillwood estate’s cutting garden, which produces nearly 1,000 stems a week during the height of summer. 2 to See Events/Page 18

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Monday july 14 Children’s program ■“Uno, Dos, Tres con AndrĂŠsâ€? will offer a chance to sing, shake and sound our rhythms while trying regional Latin dances and practicing Spanish words (for ages 5 and younger). 3:30 p.m. Free. Petworth Library, 4200 Kansas Ave. NW. 202-243-1188. Classes â– Yoga District instructor Smita Kumar will lead a weekly class. 12:30 p.m. Free; registration required. West End Interim Library, 2522 Virginia Ave. NW. 202-7248698. â– The nonprofit Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine will host a weekly yoga class led by instructor Francesca

Valente. 6 to 7 p.m. Free; reservations required. Suite 400, Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, 5100 Wisconsin Ave. NW. 202-686-2210. ■The group Yoga Activist will present a weekly yoga class. 7 p.m. Free. Cleveland Park Library, 3310 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-282-3080. ■Vajrayogini Buddhist Center resident teacher Gen Kelsang Varahi will present a weekly class featuring guided meditations and teachings. 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. $10 per class. Third-floor lounge, Seabury at Friendship Terrace, 4201 Butterworth Place NW. meditation-dc.org. Concerts ■The “Live! on Woodrow Wilson Plaza� series will feature beach band Outta the Blue. Noon to 1:30 p.m. Free. Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. 202-3121300. ■Capital Fringe will present “Music in the Library,� a series of acoustic concerts by local and regional bands. 3 p.m. Free. Great Hall, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. dclibrary.org/fringe. ■Students in the Eastern Music Festival Piano Program will perform. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center.

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202-467-4600. ■“Show Tunes & Cocktails,� presented by theatreWashington, will feature theatrical singing, stories and surprises with pianist Glenn Pearson and guest artist Dani Stoller. 7 to 10 p.m. $5 to $15. The Beacon Bar & Grill, 1615 Rhode Island Ave. NW. ■The Fort Reno concert series will feature the bands Baby Bry Bry & the Apologists, Aloners and Tiger Horse. 7:15 p.m. Free. Fort Reno Park, 40th and Chesapeake streets NW. fortreno.com. Discussions and lectures ■The group 40Plus of Greater Washington will present a talk by Reed Dewey on “How Volunteering Can Help Your Job Search.� 9:45 a.m. to noon. Free. Suite T-2, 1718 P St. NW. 202-387-1582. ■Deborah Lipstadt, associate professor of modern Jewish and Holocaust studies at Emory University, will discuss her book “The Eichmann Trial.� Noon to 1:30 p.m. Free. Lohrfink Auditorium, Hariri Building, Georgetown University, 37th and O streets NW. eichmanntrial.eventbrite.com. ■Ronald M. Hirano will discuss his book “The Life Story of Mother Delight Rice and Her Children: The First Teacher of the Deaf in the Philippines.� 6 p.m. Free. Room 215, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-559-5368. ■Chris Colfer, a best-selling author and star of the television series “Glee,� will discuss his book “The Land of Stories: A Grimm Warning.� 6:30 p.m. Free. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-727-0321. ■Johns Hopkins University history professor Francois Furstenberg will discuss his book “When the United States Spoke French: Five Refugees Who Shaped a Nation.� 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-3641919. Films ■The Chevy Chase Library will host the “Marvelous Movie Mondays� series. 2 and 6:30 p.m. Free. Chevy Chase Library, 5625 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-282-0021. ■The “Read the Book First!� film series will present “The Third Man,� based on the novel by Graham Greene. 6:30 p.m. Free. Room 219, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. sarah.arnold@dc.gov. ■The Royal Shakespeare Company will present a live recording of its production of “Henry IV Part II� from Stratford-upon-Avon. 7 p.m. $18.80. West End Cinema, 23rd Street between M and N streets NW. 202419-3456. The film will be shown again July 19 at 11 a.m. Sporting event ■The Washington Kastles will play the San Diego Aviators in Mylan World TeamTennis competition. 7 p.m. $8 to $90. Smith Center, George Washington University, 22nd and G streets NW. 800-745-3000. Tuesday, July 15

Tuesday july 15 Children’s programs ■“Tudor Tots: Summer Fun in the Sun� will feature reading, singing and play in the Tudor Place gardens (for ages 2 through 4). 10 to 10:45 a.m. $5; free for accompanying adults. Tudor Place Historic House and Garden, 1644 31st St. NW. tudorplace.org. ■The Japan Information and Culture Center will present a storytime with Kamishibai paper theater and accompanying activities such as interactive

Monday, july 14 ■Film: The “Audrey: Her Life in Film� series will feature William Wyler’s 1953 film “Roman Holiday,� starring Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck. 6:30 p.m. Free; tickets distributed 30 minutes before the screening. National Theatre, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. 202-7833372. displays, puzzles and traditional toys from Japan. 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Japan Information and Culture Center, 1150 18th St. NW. www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/jicc. The program will repeat Thursday from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Classes ■Yoga teacher and therapist Heather Ferris will lead a yoga class. Noon. Free. Watha T. Daniel-Shaw Library, 1630 7th St. NW. 202-727-1288. ■The Georgetown Library will present its “Take an Om Break� lunch-hour yoga series. 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Free; reservations suggested. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. erika.rydberg@dc.gov. ■The group Yoga Activist will present a weekly yoga class. 7 p.m. Free. Cleveland Park Library, 3310 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-282-3080. Concerts ■The “Live! on Woodrow Wilson Plaza� series will feature Afro Bop performing Caribbean jazz. Noon to 1:30 p.m. Free. Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave. NW. 202-312-1300. ■The Tuesday Concert Series will feature the U.S. Army Strings with violinist Master Sgt. Laura Knutson performing orchestral music by Kreisler, Suk and Skalkottas. 12:10 p.m. Free. Church of the Epiphany, 1317 G St. NW. 202-347-2635. ■Flutists Nina Assimakopoulos (shown) and Matej Grahek and pianist Tadej Horvat will perform a blend of multicultural works combining classical, jazz, rock, folk, Caribbean, Asian and South American musical influences. 6 p.m. Free. Millennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-467-4600. ■The U.S. Army Blues will present “A Salute to Veterans: Big Band Tunes of the Greatest Generation.� 6 p.m. Free. National World War II Memorial, 17th Street and Independence Avenue SW. usarmyband.com. ■Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge will host its weekly open mic show. 8 p.m. Free. Gypsy Sally’s Vinyl Lounge, 3401 K St. NW. gypsysallys.com. ■The U.S. Air Force Concert Band and Singing Sergeants will present “Bella Notte

Discussions and lectures ■Joseph C. Hickerson, former archivist and former head of the Archive of Folk Culture at the Library of Congress, will discuss “Folk Music, Archives and Performing: Experiences, Adventures and Great Stories.� Noon. Free. Mumford Room, Madison Building, Library of Congress, 101 Independence Ave. SE. 202-707-5510. ■Former CIA officer Kenneth Daigler will discuss his book “Spies, Patriots, and Traitors: American Intelligence in the Revolutionary War.� Noon. Free. International Spy Museum, 800 F St. NW. 202-3937798. ■Lane Stone, a published writer and a member of the Atlanta and Chesapeake chapters of Sisters in Crime, will discuss “The Status of Women Writers: Are Professional Organizations for Us Still Needed?� Luncheon at 12:15 p.m.; program at 1 p.m. $10 to $30. Woman’s National Democratic Club, 1526 New Hampshire Ave. NW. 202-232-7363. ■U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Minn., will discuss his book “My Country ’Tis of Thee: My Family, My Faith, Our Future.� 6:30 to 8 p.m. Free. Cullen Room, Busboys and Poets, 1025 5th St. NW. 202-789-2227. ■Carol Ann Lloyd Stanger, a Tudor and Renaissance scholar and education specialist at the Folger Shakespeare Library, will discuss “Shakespeare at 450: A Standing Ovation.� 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. $30 to $42. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-3030. ■New York Times contributor Paul Greenberg will discuss his book “American Catch: The Fight for Our Local Seafood.� 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. Films ■The Georgetown Library’s weekly July film series will focus on “Cult Classics.� 6 p.m. Free. Georgetown Library, 3260 R St. NW. 202-727-0232. ■The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library will present its weekly Pop Movies series. 6 p.m. Free. Room A-5, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW. 202-727-0321. ■The Palisades Library will present the movie musical based on P.L. Travers’ book series “Mary Poppins.� 6 p.m. Free. Palisades Library, 4901 V St. NW. 202-2823139. ■The Italian Cultural Institute will present Dennis Dellai’s 2008 film “Terre Rosse.� 6:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Auditorium, Embassy of Italy, 3000 Whitehaven St. NW. www.iicwashington.esteri.it. ■The “Film and Beer� series feature the classic Czech comedy “The Firemen’s Ball.� 7 p.m. Free. Bistro Bohem, 600 Florida Ave. NW. bistrobohem.com. ■Filmmaker Marvin Jones will present his film “Oral Histories From the Gold Coast,� about the history of the 16th Street corridor as home to the city’s African-American elite. A discussion of the film and his documentary work will follow. 7 p.m. Free. Takoma Park Library, 416 Cedar See Events/Page 23

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lennium Stage, Kennedy Center. 202-4674600. ■ Singer-songwriter Flory Jagoda will perform with guitarist Howard Bass, vocalist and violinist Tiffani Ferrantelli, and guitarist and vocalist Susan Gaeta. 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. $15. Washington DC Jewish Community Center, 1529 16th St. NW. washingtondcjcc.org. ■ The U.S. Air Force Concert Band and Singing Sergeants will perform. 8 p.m. Free. Sylvan Theater, Washington Monument Grounds, 15th Street and Independence Avenue SW. 202-767-5658. ■ The Marine Band will perform. 8 p.m. Free. West Terrace, U.S. Capitol. 202-4334011. Discussions and lectures ■ Christian McBurney will discuss his book “Kidnapping the Enemy: The Special Operations to Capture Generals Charles Lee and Richard Prescott.” Noon. Free. McGowan Theater, National Archives Building, Constitution Avenue between 7th and 9th streets NW. 202-357-5000. ■ Lien-Hang Nguyen, associate professor of history at the University of Kentucky, will discuss “Spies, Allies, and Murder? The Ominous Origins of the 1968 Tet Offensive in Hanoi’s Postcolonial War.” 4 p.m. Free. Room 119, Jefferson Building, Library of Congress, 10 1st St. SE. 202707-0213. ■ Andrew Friedman will discuss his book “Covert Capital: Landscapes of Denial and the Making of U.S. Empire in the Suburbs of Northern Virginia.” 6:30 p.m. $8 to $10. International Spy Museum, 800 F St. NW. 202-393-7798. ■ “Sam Kean: Science’s Premier Story Teller” will feature a talk by the author of “The Tale of the Dueling Neurosurgeons: The History of the Human Brain as Revealed by True Stories of Trauma, Madness, and Recovery.” 6:45 to 8:15 p.m. $20 to $25. S. Dillon Ripley Center, 1100 Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-3030. ■ George Wunderlich, executive director of the National Museum of Civil War Medicine in Frederick, Md., will discuss “Clara Barton’s Missing Soldiers Office: An Historic Rediscovery on 7th Street.” 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. $50 to $57. Meyer Auditorium, Freer Gallery of Art, 12th Street and Jefferson Drive SW. 202-633-1000. Attendees can sign up for a tour of the 7th Street building on July 17 or 19. ■ James Carroll will discuss his novel “Warburg in Rome.” 7 p.m. Free. Politics and Prose, 5015 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202-364-1919. ■ Gardener and arborist Carol Herwig will discuss techniques for a “once-a-week garden” that will allow amateurs to have flowers and foliage year-round with a minimum of effort. 7 p.m. Free. Petworth Library, 4200 Kansas Ave. NW. 202-2431188. ■ The D.C. Public Library’s “Books & Bars” book club will discuss “I Am Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and

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Was Shot by the Taliban” by Malala Yousafzai and Christina Lamb. 7 p.m. Free; reservations requested. Bistro d’Oc, 518 10th St. NW. kari.mitchell@dc.gov. ■ Nevin Martell will discuss his memoir “Freak Show Without a Tent.” 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Free. Reading Room, Petworth Citizen, 829 Upshur St. NW. 202-722-2939. Films ■ Writer and director Michael Maglaras will present his film “The Great Confusion: The 1913 Armory Show,” followed by a Q&A session. 6:30 p.m. Free. McEvoy Auditorium, Smithsonian American Art Museum, 8th and G streets NW. 202-633-1000. ■ The Japan Information and Culture Center will present Daiki Yamada’s 2013 film “Jin Jin.” 6:30 p.m. Free; reservations required. Japan Information and Culture Center, 1150 18th St. NW. www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/jicc. ■ Jeanne Kelly, leader of the Smithsonian Associates Encore Chorale and head of Encore Creativity, will lead a singalong of “The Sound of Music” featuring clips from the iconic movie. 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. $28 to $42. Rasmuson Theater, National Museum of the American Indian, 4th Street and Independence Avenue SW. 202-633-3030. ■ The National Gallery of Art’s “Reminiscence: Alain Resnais” series will feature the French director’s 1961 film “Last Year at Marienbad.” 7 p.m. Free; reservations required. Embassy of France, 4001 Reservoir Road NW. marienbad.eventbrite.com. ■ The NoMa Summer Screen outdoor movie series will feature the 2012 film “The Perks of Being a Wallflower.” 7 p.m. Free. Loree Grand Field, 2nd and L streets NE. nomabid.org/noma-summer-screen. ■ “The Met Summer Encore” will feature a showing of “The Enchanted Island” by Handel, Vivaldi and Rameau. 7 p.m. $15. AMC Mazza Gallerie, 5300 Wisconsin Ave. NW. fathomevents.com. ■ The French Cinémathèque series will feature Diane Kurys’ 2013 drama “For a Woman.” 8 p.m. $8.50 to $11.50. Avalon Theatre, 5612 Connecticut Ave. NW. 202966-6000. ■ The “Films on the Vern” outdoor film series will feature the 2004 sports drama “Million Dollar Baby.” 8:30 p.m. Free. Quad, George Washington University Mount Vernon Campus, 2100 Foxhall Road NW. 202-242-5117. Sporting event ■ The Washington Kastles will play the Texas Wild in Mylan World TeamTennis competition. 7 p.m. $8 to $90. Smith Center, George Washington University, 22nd and G streets NW. 800-745-3000. Tour ■ Area teens will lead a theatrical tour that brings the National Portrait Gallery’s collection to life through an original, student-written play. Noon and 2 p.m. Free. National Portrait Gallery, 8th and F streets NW. 202-633-1000.

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closet. Off the living room is a small hallway leading to two more sleeping quarters and a shared bathroom. Two more bedrooms are also tucked in this private zone at the rear of the home. Downstairs, much of the space has been outfitted to accommodate an acupuncturist office; however, a homey setup could be easily revived. The fourth bed-

room, currently a waiting room, has a fireplace and closet space. The adjacent open area has vintage builtin cabinets, counter space and more storage. It also leads to a huge front patio, where clients have entered. On the other side of this level are the laundry/utility room, a full bath and access to the garage. Located at 3238 Rodman St., this four-bedroom, three-bath home is listed for $1,149,000. For details, contact McEnearney Associates’ Joan Fallows at 301526-0744 or joanfallows@mris.com.

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Palisades, DC

The CurrenT

$2,100,000

Kensington, MD

$1,675,000

Chevy Chase, MD

$1,150,000

Spectacular 5,400 sf contemporary home. Kitchen w/ custom cabinetry & stainless appliances, 4/5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths. www.JoanCromwell.com

5-bedroom, 4.5-bath in Chevy Chase View! Highend chef’s kitchen. Walk out lower level, front porch, and screened porch w/fireplace. BCC Cluster.

Rare 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath stunner in Section 3. Features front porch, open kitchen, breakfast room, au pair suite, & rec room. Near shops & parks.

Joan Caton Cromwell 202.441.8912

Kathy Byars 240.372.9708

Penelope Frissell 240.863.1339

Southwest Waterfront, DC

$230,000

Spacious studio condo with private balcony. Recently renovated! Nearby shops, restaurants and new Wharf! .25 mi from the Metro.

Bethesda, MD

$1,285,000

Superb townhouse in Chevy Chase Mews. 3 levels, 2-car attached garage, large kitchen & breakfast area.

Sue Hill 202.262.4961 Andy Hill 301.646.3900

Kent, DC

$1,475,000

Living in Nature in Kent. Sun-filled 4500 sf, 4BR, 4.55BA beauty with garage, hardwoods, 3 fireplaces, & 12’ ceilings. 2814 Battery Pl, NW

Susan Leavitt 703.855.2267

SU OP N EN .7 H /1 O 3 U 1- SE 4P M

SU OP N EN .7 H /1 O 3 U 1- SE 4P M

Anslie Stokes 202.270.1081

Chevy Chase, MD

$745,000

Fantastic Parkwood Colonial. 3-bedroom, 1.5bath, expanded kitchen w/island. Beautiful 9,130sf lot. Room to grow! 4520 Amherst Lane

$574,900

Takoma Park, MD

$899,000

A “Cherry” in the Blossoms. Charming 4BR, 2.5BA Cape w/original plank hardwoods & 3 fireplaces. Large fenced yard. 3413 King William Dr

Lovely Victorian Stick Style built in 1855. Large inviting front porch, sweeping living & dining rooms, 6+ bedrooms & 4.5 baths. Truly a treasure!

Susan Leavitt 703.855.2267

Katherine Martin 202.494.7373 SU OP N EN .7 H /1 O 3 U 1- SE 4P M

Kathy Byars 240.372.9708

Olney, MD

Accokeek, MD

$899,000

Bryce Resort, VA

$219,500

Bethesda, MD

$745,000

Charming & tranquil! Historic home with guest house on private 10 acres. Less than 25 mins from DC. The escape that you’ve been looking for.

Rare 3-bedroom, 2-bath on main level. Screened porch w/ skylights & granite kitchen. Extra lot for total 0.62 acres. Private. www.BryceGetaway.com.

4-bedroom. 2.5-bath Parkwood Cape. Move-in Ready, off street parking, Walkout finished basement; Walk to Metro! 4620 Woodfield Road

Michael Makris 703.402.0629

Kate & Kevin Brennan 240.888.3603

Kathy Byars 240.372.9708

McEnearney.com

202.552.5600

4315 50th Street NW • Washington, DC

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