Active, Organized, and Eager

It's undeniably construction season. And while that often means short-term inconvenience navigating road closures and equipment, once work concludes Adams Morgan will have a slightly newer look. A few of the more visible projects include the 18th St NW streatery pilot program, the Columbia Rd NW bus priority project, 1836/1840 Kalorama Rd renovations, and DC Water's ongoing lead pipe replacement.



Aside from this, October is as busy a month as any in Adams Morgan. The Adams Morgan Apple Festival is back on October 19. And ANC 1C03 resident Shawn Chittle is organizing the second annual Halloween Dog Parade to take place in Kalorama Park starting at 1pm on Saturday, October 26. I hope to see you there!

The Mayor's office is implementing a pilot program to make streateries on 18th St NW more uniform and compliant with accessibility requirements

For the second year in a row, Kalorama Park will host a Halloween Dog Parade. Open to the public, either come watch or have your own dog participate

Now let's review September 2024, look toward October 2024, meet our organization + business in focus, and see this month's video briefing.

WHAT WE DID

• ANC 1C discussed multiple issues but took no official action or vote at its September 2024 meeting

• Testified in support of legislation to improve soundproofing of buildings located near entertainment venues

• Signed letter in support of the the Utility Disconnection Protection Act and Water is Life Amendment Act, urging DC Council protect financially vulnerable households from having utility shutoffs

• Spoke with 7News DC about bus priority project on Columbia Road NW

• Participated in plaza dedication and celebration event, hosted by Jubilee Housing

• Received 2024 campaign endorsements from Greater Greater Washington and DC YIMBYs

WHAT'S UP NEXT

• October 9: ANC 1C general meeting (agenda here, link to attend here)

• October 19: Adams Morgan Apple Festival in front of the Line Hotel

  • Held in tandem with the Adams Morgan Farmers Market, the pie competition begins at 11:30am

• October 26: Halloween Dog Costume Parade in Kalorama Park, starting at 1pm

• November 2: Adams Morgan Fall Porchfest, starting at 2pm

  • Organized by the Adams Morgan BID, they are looking for volunteers

  • This event will feature 18th St NW closed to vehicular traffic

• Ongoing: I am organizing with residents and commissioners regarding issues at residential properties controlled by UIP Property Management

  • If you've had problems while living in a UIP property and we haven't already spoken, please send me a message

KNOW YOUR NEIGHBORS

Organization in focus: Network for Victim Recovery of DC

When they began: 2012

What they do: provide free advocacy, therapy, and legal services to survivors of crime

How you can help: volunteer, attend one of their events, or join their pro bono program

Business in focus: Le Liquor

Industry: Retail, food & beverage

Address: 1776 Columbia Rd NW

In Adams Morgan since: 2014 (but began much earlier as Lee Jewelry)

Thieves recently cut through a brick wall and stole an estimated $100k+ of merchandise; let's show support as they recover—besides drinks, they offer luggage, jewelry, and are a great spot to get copies of keys made

If you would like to nominate an Adams Morgan business or DC organization (including your own!) to be featured in a future month's update, message me here

See a reference or abbreviation you don't understand? Look it up in my ANC key term index

Don't miss October's video update! Always about 1 minute long; this month's topic is bike lanes