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Recognition for Neighbor Robert Oliver

Posted by nextstoprp in Lamond Riggs Library

At a recent DC Public Library (DCPL) Board of Trustees meeting, Neighbor Robert Oliver was presented with a well-deserved letter of appreciation written by Mayor Muriel Bowser.

A resident of North Michigan Park, Mr. Oliver was instrumental in getting the Lamond-Riggs Library Friends group up and running again in 2017 after years of being defunct. That effort was timely for the rebuilding of the neighborhood library. Since reviving the Lamond-Riggs Library Friends, one can often find him at the library pitching in for different events. On more than one occasion, I have seen him picking up trash in the bioretention areas on the library grounds.

In 2021, Mr. Oliver was tapped to be president of the citywide Federation of Friends for DCPL. In addition to his work supporting DCPL, he contributes a lot of time to community work in Riggs Park through the Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association development task force.

I often say things do not happen in the neighborhood by magic. It is people like Mr. Oliver who put in the time and effort to make things happen.

Congratulations and thank you to Mr. Oliver!

Comment on Proposed Safety Treatment Eastern Ave NE from Sligo Mill Road to Kansas Ave NE

Posted by nextstoprp in Transportation

The District Department of Transportation has issued a Notice of Intent (NOI) for proposed changes to 3rd and Kennedy Street NE (NOI-25-213-MSED). Submit comments to amha.kelemework@dc.gov by October 3, 2025.

Copied from NOI

  • Left turn lane on Eastern Ave NE at Kansas Ave NE intersection

In response to a fatal crash that occurred in December 2024, DDOT is proposing safety treatments on Eastern Ave NE from Sligo Mill Road to Kansas Ave NE. DDOT is proposing the following changes:

  • A safe merging space for northbound Eastern Ave NE traffic after Sligo Mill Road intersection
  • Proposed left turn lane on Eastern Ave at Kansas Ave NE to provide a safe turning space and enhance traffic operation
  • Delineate bus stop/zone areas to reduce conflicts between bus and vehicular traffic
  • Rehabilitate existing damage to pavement on Eastern Ave NE between Kansas and 4th Ave.

The proposed safety treatments is intended to reduce crashes by providing a safer merging space for northbound eastern traffic after Sligo Mill Road, new markings will better guide vehicular traffic, and traffic operations should also improve by providing a dedicated left turn lane at Kansas Ave NE.

[Aside: Seems like DDOT is doing everything except completing the Rehabilitation of Eastern Avenue NE project that would address the issues on this road.]

Below are pictures from the NOI, rearranged to show the driving pattern on Eastern from Sligo Mill to Kansas.

September 24: ANC 5A Public Meeting (Hybrid)

Posted by nextstoprp in ANC 5A

From ANC 5A

ANC 5A Sept. 2025 Monthly Meeting: 09/24/2025 at 06:45 pm

In-Person Location:
University of D.C Lamond Riggs Campus
5171 S Dakota Ave NE,
Washington, DC 20017

Zoom Link: https://dc-gov.zoom.us/j/83242634657

Agenda

1. Call Meeting to Order 6:45 pm ET

2. Quorum

3. Agenda Review/Acceptance

4. Commission Business
Minutes from June 25, 2025
Minutes from Special Meeting from Sept. 4, 2025
Treasurer Report
FY 26 Budget
3rd Quarter Financial report
Discussion of Grant Guidelines

5. Commission Action Items/Updates
One Hawaii Ave Project (BZA 2050765-85)
McDonald’s (update from canceled July Meeting)
Clinical Solutions, Inc. ABCA Case No. 24-ULC-00073 4942 South Dakota Avenue
Letter to Councilmember Zachary Parker on ABCA Issue
Conway Education Center Temporary Road Closure Letter of Support
Large Tract Review Application/CBA – 4801 Sargent Road NE Boystown
701 Jefferson St NE (BZA 21365)

6. Community Updates
Mayor Bowser’s Office
Councilmember Parker’s Office

7. Reports & Presentations
Metro DSA — Connor Laughland to present an update on Council Bill 260202

8. Community Comment Period

9. Next Meeting

10. Adjourn

September & October: Explore! Clay & Crafts Series

Posted by nextstoprp in Cafritz Art Place at Fort Totten

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)

Posted by nextstoprp in ANC 4B

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 

  1. Call to Order & Roll Call 
  2. 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 
  1. Vote on FY26-7 Budget 
  2. Commissioner Updates  
  3. 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. 

  1. 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) 
  1. 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 
  1. 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 
  1. Vote to Provide Grant to Heartbeat, Inc. for September 27 event at Triangle Park 
  2. Please check the Commission’s website for additional information: anc4b.com 
  3. 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  
  1. 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.

McDonald’s Construction Report 9/8/2025- 9/12/2025

Posted by nextstoprp in North Michigan PArk

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:

  1. Pest Control has been restarted.
  2. 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:

  1. Tree work on the vacant adjacent property is ‘expected’ to begin tomorrow.

ANC 5A Medical Cannabis Shop Protest Second Motion for Reconsideration Denied

Posted by nextstoprp in ANC 5A, North Michigan PArk

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

Posted by nextstoprp in ANC 5A, Uncategorized

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

  1. 701 Jefferson Street, NE Request for Special Exception to Permit an Accessory Apartment (BZA Case No. 21365) 
  2. Eastern Avenue Zone Parking for Street Cleaning 
  3. National Park Service – Fort Circle Park Maintenance 
  4. National Guard Beautification Request 
  5. Open Discussion 

Please let your neighbors know.

September 15-20: Ward 5 Week

Posted by nextstoprp in Ward 5

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

Posted by nextstoprp in Backus Urban Food Hub

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)

Posted by nextstoprp in Transportation

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.

  • 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

Posted by nextstoprp in Arts, Main Street

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

Posted by nextstoprp in Cafritz Art Place at Fort Totten

Cafritz Foundation Children’s Festival – Fall Carnival Experience

Time: 1:00 pm-3:00 pm

Location: The Modern, 400 Galloway Street NE

Register here.

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

Posted by nextstoprp in Cafritz Art Place at Fort Totten

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

Posted by nextstoprp in Cafritz Art Place at Fort Totten

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