Social Justice School APFT Construction Notice 9/22/2025
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September & October: Explore! Clay & Crafts Series
Clay & Crafts: Explore! Maker Pop Up Series
September 19, September 26, & October 3, 2025
395 Ingraham Street NE
4pm-7pm
Wind down the week with hands-on creativity at Explore! Fort Totten. Drop in to sculpt with clay, paint tiles, and make your own creations to take home.
Details
• Free admission | All ages welcome!
• RSVP encouraged via Eventbrite
• Stop by anytime between 4–7PM
If you have not already, please complete the Explore! Maker Pop Up survey. By providing your email address, you can be added to the distribution list. Follow Explore! on instagram (@explore_museum_dc).
September 22: ANC 4B Public Meeting (Hybrid)
ANC 4B September Public Meeting Agenda
Monday, September 22, 7:00 p.m.
In Person Meeting Details:
Takoma Recreation Center
300 Van Buren St NW, Washington, DC 20012
Virtual Meeting Details:
For video participation via Zoom on a computer or mobile device, click this link:
https://dc-gov.zoom.us/j/81406325863
For voice-only participation on a telephone, dial +13017158592, 81406325863#
Meeting ID: 814 0632 5863
- Call to Order & Roll Call
- Administrative Items
- Instructions for participation in virtual and in-person meetings
- Consideration and approval of September 2025 Regular Public Meeting Agenda
- Approval of June 2025 Regular Public Meeting Minutes and July 2025 Special Meeting Minutes
- Vote on Chair for ANC 4B
- Vote on Reimbursement for Technologies provided by OANC
- Treasurer’s Report
- Vote on FY26-7 Budget
- Commissioner Updates
- Community Concerns
Please use the “Raise Hand” button via Zoom or *9 via telephone to speak.
The Commission will provide details regarding how to present community concerns at the start of the virtual meeting. This is the time for questions or statements from members of the public about issues on the agenda or other areas of concern. Please limit your statement or question to one minute. You may contact members of the Commission before and after Commission meetings.
- Reports
- Leticia Acosta, Mayor’s Office on Community Relations and Services (3 minutes)
- Darrell Whitmyer, Office of Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George (3 minutes)
- T. Michelle Colson, Ward 4 State Board of Education (3 minutes)
- 4B Community Safety & Support Committee (2 minutes)
- Presentations
- UDC Law, “Know Your Rights” Presentation
- BZA Application No. 21338 – 329 Peabody Street, NE (Square 3733, Lot 820) of Starcross Properties & Christopher Hauser
- Christopher Rutledge introduction to Friendships Place: History, Current Services, Contact Information, How community members can help
- David Jannarone representing the ownership of 300 Vine Street NW to discuss the potential leasing of this building to a cannabis grower
- Resolutions
- RESOLUTION #4B-25-0901: In Support of BZA Application No. 21338 – 329 Peabody Street, NE (Square 3733, Lot 820) of Starcross Properties & Christopher Hauser
- RESOLUTION #4b-25-0913: In Support of a 4-Way Stop at Eastern and Walnut NW
- Vote to Provide Grant to Heartbeat, Inc. for September 27 event at Triangle Park
- Please check the Commission’s website for additional information: anc4b.com
- Contact your Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner:
- Commissioner Doug Payton, 4B01@anc.dc.gov
- Commissioner Shamina Christian, 4B02@anc.dc.gov
- Commissioner Keenan Courtland, Secretary, 4B03@anc.dc.gov
- Commissioner Charlie Mayer; 4B04@anc.dc.gov
- Vacant, residents may contact any commissioner and cc: 4B05@anc.dc.gov
- Commissioner Tiffani Nichole Johnson, Vice Chair, 4B06@anc.dc.gov
- Commissioner Michael Cohen, Treasurer, 4B07@anc.dc.gov
- Commissioner Garrett Moore, 4B08@anc.dc.gov
- Commissioner Danielle Geong, 4B09@anc.dc.gov
- Commissioner Jinin Berry, 4B10@anc.dc.gov
- Adjournment
The next ANC 4B Planning Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 7 at 6:30 p.m.
The next ANC 4B Regular Public Meeting is scheduled for Monday, October 20 at 7:00 p.m.
The next ANC 4B Community Safety and Support Committee meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 16 at 7:00 p.m.
September 20: Ward 4 Meetup with DC Council Chair Phil Mendelson
Ward 4 Meetup with DC Council Chair Phil Mendelson
September 20, 2025
10:00 am-12:00 pm
Rue Cafe (3906 14th Street NW)
For more info, call (202) 724-8032 or email chairmancs@dccouncil.gov.
McDonald’s Construction Report 9/8/2025- 9/12/2025
Shared by McDonald’s via North Michigan Park Civic Association
McDonald’s Construction Report 9/12/2025
TWO items to note, both included in the attached weekly report:
- Pest Control has been restarted.
- We are getting closer to confirming dates for street work…it is currently projected for next week. The parking signs have been received from the city. These will be hung up as directed by the DC DOT when appropriate.
1 ITEM NOT NOTED ON THE REPORT:
- Tree work on the vacant adjacent property is ‘expected’ to begin tomorrow.
Social Justice School APFT Construction Notice 9/15/2025
[Ed. Note: Social Justice School is starting renovation of the existing warehouse at 3rd & Kennedy Street NE at Art Place at Fort Totten for its permanent home.]
Social Justice School Construction Notice 9/15/2025
ANC 5A Medical Cannabis Shop Protest Second Motion for Reconsideration Denied
Clinical Health & Wellness is seeking to open a cannabis shop at 4942 South Dakota Avenue NE in ANC 5A08 in North Michigan Park. Elaine Alston is the ANC commissioner for the area.
ANC 5A sought to protest the license application. The ABCA Board dismissed the ANC’s protest for lack of statutory grounds. ANC 5A sought reconsideration of the Board’s dismissal. The Board denied reconsideration.
Apparently, the ANC filed a second motion for reconsideration. On September 10, 2025, the Board denied the ANC’s second motion for reconsideration.
See ABCA Board Order Denying ANC 5A Second Motion for Reconsideration.
September 18: ANC 5A01 Community Meeting
ANC 5A01 Community Meeting with ANC Commissioner Keith Sellars (5A01)
September 18, 2025
6:00 pm-7:30 pm
Lamond-Riggs Library (5401 South Dakota Avenue NE)
Agenda
- 701 Jefferson Street, NE Request for Special Exception to Permit an Accessory Apartment (BZA Case No. 21365)
- Eastern Avenue Zone Parking for Street Cleaning
- National Park Service – Fort Circle Park Maintenance
- National Guard Beautification Request
- Open Discussion
Please let your neighbors know.
September 15-20: Ward 5 Week
On September 20, 2025, from 12pm to 5pm, join Councilmember Zachary Parker for Ward 5 Day at Turkey Thicket Recreation Center (1100 Michigan Avenue NE).
Enjoy food from Ward 5 restaurants, live music (EU & Sugar Bear!), go-karts and moon bounce for kids, hand dancing and spades tables, community resources, a youth entrepreneur fair, Walk Thru Ward 5 exhibit, a basketball tournament, and more!
Join CM Parker’s office for a week of pop-up activities leading up to the big day.
- Monday, September 15 @ 5:45 p.m.
- Childrens’ Storytime Read-aloud with Councilmember Parker @ Woodridge Library (1801 Hamlin St NE)
- Tuesday, September 16 @ 10:00 a.m.
- Kinship Care Alliance Rally @ Wilson Building (1350 Pennsylvania Ave NW)
- Tuesday, September 16 @ 6:45 p.m.
- Ward 5 Day @ Nats Park (all tickets claimed!)
- Wednesday, September 17 @ 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- Yappy Hour (bring your pup!) @ Other Half in Ivy City (1401 Okie St NE)
- Thursday, September 18 @ 5:00 p.m.
- Community Bike Ride – explore the new Metropolitan Branch Trail connections! Meet @ Takoma Park Metro, and ride to the metrobar happy hour.
- Thursday, September 18 @ 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
- Happy Hour @ metrobar (640 Rhode Island Ave NE). Join for the bike ride first and ride to happy hour or just meet at metrobar!
- Friday, September 19 @ 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
- Free golf lessons @ Langston Golf Course with National Links Trust (2600 Benning Rd NE). Register at ward5.us/golf.
There are also promos that Ward 5 residents can take advantage of!
- $1 off any beverage at Spice Suite’s new tea/coffee shop! (2201 Channing St NE)
- BOGO on all range purchases @ Langston Golf Course. Must register at ward5.us/golfpromo
Fridays through December 2025: Continue Supporting New UDC Lamond-Riggs Farmers Market
Update 9/20/2025: UDC has added a produce vendor to the market.
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Original post 9/12/2025
Every Friday from 4pm to 8pm, UDC CAUSES hosts a farmers market at UDC’s Lamond-Riggs campus, 5171 South Dakota Avenue NE. Enter parking lot off Galloway Street NE. The market will run through December.
UDC continues to add vendors on a weekly basis. The market has been a nice addition to the neighborhood, providing much needed variety in available food options to the neighborhood. Pick from a small assortment of veggies from the farm stand and also pick up dinner and pastries for the family from one of several food vendors.
Please continue supporting the market and let your neighbors know about it. Every Friday 4pm-8pm through December.
DC BAC Trail & Bike Lane Updates (Fall 2025)
Neighbor Gavin passed along some trail and bike lane updates from the DC Bicycle Advisory Council. Learn more about active bike projects on DDOT’s Bike Lane Projects page.
- Met Branch Trail Fort Totten – Takoma Segment: Construction expected to wrap this Fall.
- Met Branch Trail Blair Road to Piney Branch Road Segment: Construction to begin in 2026.
- Michigan Avenue Trail (between Harewood Road and Monroe Street): At 65% design – expect NOI to be published in September.
- Galloway Street Trail: Eastern Federal Lands is finalizing 100% design and hopes to begin construction soon. Anticipated construction 2026/2027.
- Kansas Avenue: Includes protected bike lanes between Blair Road NW and Chillum Place NE. The existing bike lanes between Longfellow and Blair Road will be upgraded to protected. Construction to begin in late September/early October.
September 13: Art All Night 2025 – Riggs Park & Manor Park
Art All Night 2025 Hosted by The Parks Main Street
Saturday, September 13, 2025, 5:00pm-10:00 pm
Visit small businesses, shop, dine, see local art, and experience live performances by artists from Riggs Park, Manor Park, and surrounding communities in Wards 4 and 5.
WELCOME CENTER – Riggs Park
- Lamond-Riggs Lillian J. Huff Library – Interactive Art Venue
5401 South Dakota Avenue Ne WDC 20011 – Riggs Park
Art | Games | Music | Vendor Marketplace
5:00 pm-9:00 pm Face Painting – Carmilla Angel
5:00pm-9:00 pm Interactive Art Workshop with Painting Stations – Sierra Koker (Alta Koer)
5:00 pm-9:00 pm Knitting & Crocheting – The Stitchuation
7:15 pm Musical Performance by Just Rock Youth Music Experience
Flash Fire Performance – Jordan Seitz / FahrenSeitz Entertainment
WELCOME CENTER – Riggs Park
- The Modern at Art Place – Music Performance Venue
Corner of South Dakota Ave & Galloway St NE WDC 20011
Art | Music | Dance |Vendor Marketplace
5:00 pm-10:00 pm Vendor Marketplace
5:30 & 7:30 pm DJ Set by Damu the Fudgemunk (Multi-Instrumentalist | Producer
6:15 pm Hand Dancing – Beginning to Dance
6:45 pm Musical Performance by Elena La Fulana (Latin Grammy Nominee)
8:30 pm Musical Performance by The Jess Lake Trio
Flash Fire Performance – Jordan Seitz / FahrenSeitz Entertainment
- Unitees Screenprint & Embroidery – Riggs Park
5776 2nd Street NE WDC 20011
NOTE: Friday September 12, 2025, 11:15 am
(Social Justice School Art Class)
Interactive Tie-Dye & T-Shirt Screen Printing Workshop
WELCOME CENTER – Manor Park
- The VIP Room – Film / Fashion / Comedy Venue
6201 3rd Street NW WDC 20011
Film | Fashion | Comedy |Community Mural | Vendor Marketplace
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm Vendor Marketplace
5:00 pm-10:00 pm Interactive Community Mural by ANC4B
5:15 pm-6:30 pm Film Festival – DC Media Academy
6:00 pm-9:00 pm LIVE Painting by Tarika Campbell
6:30 pm DJ Set
7:00 pm-7:30 pm Fashion Show at Lovely Lady Boutique
7:30 pm DJ Set
8:30 pm-10:00 pm Comedy Show – 4Corners Entertainment (10 Comedias)
Flash Fire Performance – Jordan Seitz / FahrenSeitz Entertainment
Performers and times subject to change.
Check back for 2025 performance line up updates through September 13.
For information email artallnight@theparksmainstreet.org
September 13: Cafritz Foundation Children’s Festival Series – Fall Carnival Experience
Cafritz Foundation Children’s Festival – Fall Carnival Experience
Time: 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
Location: The Modern, 400 Galloway Street NE
Free and open to the community! The festival series is always a good time for the kids.
September 13th – Fall Carnival Experience
Ready to experience an amazing Carnival right in your own backyard? Come out and enjoy games with a clown, food with our stilt walker, dance with our 2 facepainters and a live DJ, and team up with Spiderman for our outdoor Water Balloon battle! All as part of our community-centered Children’s Festival Event Series. Food: &Pizza + Donation: Chik-Fil-A.
Be Sure to Follow @artplacedc on Instagram for Updates!
September 12: Art All Night Explore! Museum Pop-Up
Explore! Museum: Art All Night Pop-Up
Friday, September 12, 2025
4pm-8pm
395 Ingraham Street NE
Celebrate Art All Night with hands-on creativity at Explore! Fort Totten. Drop in to sculpt with clay, paint tiles, and explore the new “Terra Cotta in DC” exhibit-in-progress. Kids and families can make their own creations to take home, and see a preview of upcoming exhibits about the neighborhood’s clay history.
Free RSVP; limited spots.
September 10: Clay & Crafts at Explore! Maker Pop Up
Clay & Crafts at the Explore! Makers Pop-up
Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 4-7PM
395 Ingraham Street NE
Stop by Explore! Fort Totten for a special Art All Night preview. Kids and families can experiment with clay, paint tiles, and try out hands-on maker activities in the Explore! community pop-up space.
This pop-up is part of the Kids’ Maker Series, designed to spark creativity and community connection.
Details
• Free admission | Family-friendly
• RSVP encouraged via Eventbrite
• Stop by anytime between 4–7PM
McDonald’s Construction Report 09/01/2025-09/05/2025
[Ed. Note: Construction report distributed to North Michigan Park Civic Association by McDonald’s Area Construction Manager Eileen Seeburger. Send questions to NPMCA President Carmen Williams at carm8954@aol.com.]
South Dakota Avenue McDonald’s Construction Report – 9/5/2025
TWO items to note, both included in the attached weekly report:
- It was determined at our last meeting that the pest service contract was only for during the demo phase. We have corrected and expect the service back onsite this week.
- We are getting closer to confirming dates for street work…I will keep you apprised as soon as dates are confirmed.
1 ITEM NOT NOTED ON THE REPORT:
- Tree work on the vacant adjacent property is ‘expected’ to begin this Thursday. I have been in frequent communications with Katie Ricketts our immediately adjacent neighborhood, as well as the church – see additional attached
ANC 5A Resolution Condemning Federal Overreach
ANC 5A held a special meeting on September 4, 2025. Commissioners present: Keith Sellars (5A01); Tim Thomas (5A02) – Vice Chair; Emily Singer Lucio (5A03) – Chair; Valeria Sosa Garnica (5A07) – Secretary; Elaine Alston (5A08); Shelagh Bocoum (5A09) – Treasurer.
The ANC voted in support of a resolution to condemn the Trump administration’s federal overreach and deployment of National Guard for police purposes; urge Congress to reject any extension of Trump’s emergency request; and demand the restoration of approximately $1 billion of locally raised funds to DC’s budget. All of the commissioners present voted in support except Commissioner Alston who abstained.
Today September 5: Explore! Children’s Museum Pop Up – Paint Your Own Tile
Paint-Your-Own Tiles at the Explore! Children’s Museum Pop-up
Friday, September 5, 4-7PM
395 Ingraham Street NE
Turn plain ceramic tiles into tiny works of art! Drop in to paint a tile (or a matching set) you can take home the same day—perfect for coasters, wall decor, or a gift.
Best for ages 4–12
Free Family Pop-up
Materials provided
McDonald’s September 2025 Rebuilding Update
At last night’s North Michigan Park Civic Association (NMPCA) meeting, McDonald’s construction manager Eileen Seeburger, gave a brief update about the restaurant rebuilding. The new owner originally expected to open by August 1, but there have been a couple of delays. The property is located at 4950 South Dakota Avenue NE and sits in ANC 5A08 in North Michigan Park.
As everyone knows, they started building a structure and then took it down after about a month or so before starting again. Ms. Seeburger said that was due to an error in the general contractor’s survey causing them to build in the wrong spot on the property. She said a second delay was caused last week when the project manager resigned. The team is now back on track and hopes to turn over the building to the franchisee by mid-October with the goal of reopening by the end of October.
Ms. Seeburger stated that she has been on site on Thursdays for the past few weeks and that she has sent ANC Commissioner Elaine Alston (5A08) weekly construction updates in that timeframe. It appears that Commissioner Alston is not distributing these notices so NMPCA president Carmen Williams stated that she would like to receive the notices as well so that she can distribute them to the community.
Ms. Seeburger stated that the team is scheduling their preconstruction meeting with DDOT in order to start doing utility work in the street. They need DDOT’s approval before doing street work. The team will put up notices.
Residents sent the team notice about street flooding at South Dakota & Delafield after a recent rain. Ms. Seeburger stated that she contacted DC Water and DC Water came out to clear one of the storm drains. They are hoping that will help reduce the pooling of water at the corner. She also stated that the team is now covering the site to prevent soil runoff into the drains.
Finally Ms. Seeburger stated that the team will work to remove the graffiti from the construction fence along South Dakota Avenue.
Ms. Seeburger will continue to visit the site on Thursdays.
September 16: Limited Number Free Nats Tickets for Ward 5 Residents – Reserve in Advance
From the Office of Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker
Join Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker for a night out at the ballgame as the Washington Nationals take on the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 6:45 p.m. The office has a limited number of free tickets for Ward 5 residents, so reserve yours now by visiting ward5.us/gonats!
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