There is a public safety meeting with the Interim Police Chief Jeffrey Carroll and the new commander for MPD’s 4th district, Commander David Hong, on June 9 at 5 pm at Lasalle-Backus Elementary.
June 9: Public Safety Meeting
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Fridays at Fort Totten Concert Series Kicks Off June 5, 2026
The Fridays at Fort Totten summer concert series kicks off Friday, June 5, 2026. The series, sponsored by The Modern at Art Place & DC Fray, features a different artist 6pm to 8pm every Friday through August 28.
Bring a chair, hang out with neighbors, and enjoy live music and games.
Fridays at Fort Totten Free Concert Series
June 5 – August 28, 2026
6:00 pm-8:00 pm
The Modern (corner of South Dakota Avenue NE & Galloway Street NE)
2026 Lineup
June 5 – Run For Cover
June 12 – Bansy
June 19 – Rock Creek Kings
June 26 – THE BREAKAWAYS
July 3 – Too Much Talent Band
July 17 – Justin Trawick
July 24 – Love Joy Group
August 21 – Fearless Eras (Taylor Swift Tribute)
August 28 – La Unica
June 4: DPR Ward 5 Parks Construction Update Meeting (Virtual)
From DPR
Please join the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) for a virtual community meeting regarding the upcoming capital construction projects coming to the Ward 5 community.
Meeting details:
Date: Thursday, June 4, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Virtual
For more information and to RSVP, please visit: https://wardupdates.splashthat.com.
Share Your Feedback on the Draft FLUM with ANC 5A This Week
ANC 5A is soliciting feedback on DC Office of Planning’s draft Future Land Use Map (FLUM).
From ANC 5A’s May 28th email:
We heard you loud and clear at last night’s ANC meeting—we are going back to the drawing board on ANC 5A’s comment on the FLUM and DC Comp Plan. The Comp plan and the FLUM will guide the future of our community for the next couple of decades—and we want to hear from every single voice in 5A. To that end:
- Explore the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) Draft and the Place Types resource shared by Office of Planning. The Place Types document provides you a key to understanding the FLUM fully
- Please join us in-person on Wednesday, June 3rd, 7pm at the Faith United Church of Christ to share your concerns (this is during the North Michigan Park Civic Association meeting)
- Email our DC 2050 Commissioner Keith Sellars [ 5a01@anc.dc.gov ] and/or our Chair Valeria Sosa Garnica [ 5a07@anc.dc.gov ] with your comments and feedback
Social Justice School APFT Construction Notice 6/1/2026
Riggs-LaSalle Field Closing June 1 for Renovations
From DPR
The field at Riggs-LaSalle Rec Center will be closed for synthetic turf replacement starting June 1, 2026. The field is expected to reopen by late summer.
The scope of this project includes replacement of the multi‑purpose synthetic turf athletic field and the addition of a new synthetic turf walking path around the perimeter of the site.
Residents are welcome to contact DPR’s Customer Care Center at (202) 673-7647. The call line is open during regular business hours (9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.), Monday through Friday, and is closed on weekends and holidays. You may also contact DPR via email at dprcustomercare@dc.gov.
June 1: Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association Public Meeting
Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association Public Meeting
Monday, June 1, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (Doors open at 5:45pm)
Location: Lamond-Riggs Library, Meeting Room 1
5401 South Dakota Avenue NE
Please join LRCA for the next General Body Meeting to celebrate the accomplishments of the 2026 LRCA Scholarship recipients.
June 2026 Meeting Agenda
- Welcome/Invocation
- Officers Report, Minutes, Treasurer Report
- Updates from Elected Officials
- Ranked Choice Voting Recap
- Presentation of the 2026 LRCA Scholarships
- Celebrations
Read the LRCA June 2026 Newsletter.
Reminder: Complete Main Street Retail Survey by May 31
Passing along this retail survey from The Parks Main Street. Complete by May 31.
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Help guide the shops, restaurants, and services along the South Dakota Avenue and Riggs Road corridor.
Dear Neighbors,
The Parks Main Street (TPMS), a program of the Greater Washington Urban League, has been serving Riggs Park since 2019, working to strengthen our neighborhood commercial corridor—and your voice remains essential to shaping what comes next.
We appreciate the feedback shared by community members in the past—it continues to guide our efforts.
We invite you to take a short survey to let us know the types of businesses, restaurants, and services you would like to see in Riggs Park—particularly along South Dakota Avenue from Galloway Street NE (The Modern) to the intersection at Riggs Road NE (Riggs Crossing Senior Residences and Fort Totten Square), as well as other retail spaces along the corridor.
Take the survey (less than 3 minutes)
Survey closes: Sunday, May 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM
About The Parks Main Street
In addition to providing grants and technical assistance to small, local businesses—including $40,000 in grants awarded to seven local businesses so far in 2026—TPMS brings the community together through events and partnerships such as:
- Fort Totten Summer Concert Series (June 5) — with DC Fray and Bozzuto
- Riggs Park Art Walk (July 18) — with the Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Library and WALK Ward 5 Health Coalition
- Art All Night hosted by The Parks Main Street (September 12) — in coordination with the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities and the Department of Small and Local Business Development
- Main Street Jazz Series (in progress) — with the Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Library
This work also includes partnering with UDC Community College on the Lamond-Riggs Farmers Market and maintaining an ongoing collaboration with the Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association (LRCA).
Why Your Input Matters
Your feedback will help:
- Guide the businesses we work to attract
- Support local entrepreneurs
- Shape a more vibrant, welcoming corridor
We want to understand what’s missing, what’s working, and what would encourage you to spend more time in the neighborhood.
Help Spread the Word
Please pass this along to neighbors, friends, and coworkers who live, work, or spend time in the area.
Today May 28: Ward 4 Constituent Services Pop-Up New Hampshire & Rittenhouse NE
I am late in getting this post up.
Today May 28, 3pm-5pm, join the Office of Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George for their Constituent Services Pop-Up at the intersection of New Hampshire Avenue & Rittenhouse Street NE.
If you have questions/issues with District agencies or other needs, stop by to speak with a member of the team.
May 30: Riggs Park Day
Join neighbors for Riggs Park Day this Saturday, May 30! Free food, music, and activities for children, teens, and adults.
Date: May 30, 2026, Noon-4pm
Location: Riggs-LaSalle Recreation Center, 501 Riggs Road NE
Hosted by DC Department of Parks & Recreation, Friends of Riggs-LaSalle Recreation Center, and Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association.
Partners
Ward 3 & 4 Prevention
Faith Moravian Church
The Parks Main Street
DC Public Library
LaSalle-Backus Elementary School
Sponsors
Chick-fil-A
MPD
Lowe’s
May 29: UDC Lamond-Riggs Farmers Market Resumes
UDC’s Lamond-Riggs farmers market resumes this Friday May 29.
Location: UDC Lamond-Riggs Campus, 5171 South Dakota Avenue NE, in the large parking lot.
Every Friday, 4 pm-8 pm through November.
Let your neighbors know!
New Fort Circle Park Signs
National Park Service (NPS) has begun installing new Fort Circle Park signs around the neighborhood, a nice upgrade from the long-faded signs. ANC Commissioner Keith Sellars (5A01) has been working with NPS over the past year to beautify the parkland in the neighborhood, focusing on more regular trash pickup, grass cutting, graffiti, and faded signs.
Now we just have to get our paid elected officials–Mayor Bowser, DC Council, and Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton–to work with NPS to seriously address the issue of unexploded WWI ordnances in Fort Totten Park. Investigation and clean-up were needed a long time ago. Maybe one day soon they will take it seriously enough and do something about it.
May 28: Happy Violet DC Grand Open House
You’re invited to the Happy Violet DC Grand Open House – a celebration & ribbon cutting to welcome Happy Violet DC, Riggs Park’s locally owned, waterless luxury nail salon, co-located at True Ground Housing Partners’ Riggs Crossing.
Location: Happy Violet DC, 305 Riggs Road NE
Stop by anytime on Thursday, May 28 (10:00 AM–6:00 PM) – and join the team at 10 AM for the ribbon cutting. After that, drop in for walk-in services (no appointment needed).
Grand Open House guests can enjoy:
- Special walk-in “Go-Go” manicure or pedicure options
- Custom bites & treats
- 10% off your next service
May 27: LaSalle-Backus Leadership Transition Community Meeting
Sharing information from ANC Commissioner Danielle Geong (4B09). LaSalle-Backus Elementary School Principal Shelly Gray will be leaving the school at the end of this school year for a new position in DCPS.
On May 27, DCPS is holding a community meeting about selecting the next principal. Info below.
LaSalle Elementary Transition Letter from Principal Gray
LaSalle-Backus Elementary Principal Selection Info Session
From DCPS
LaSalle-Backus is seeking family, community, and staff input as we begin the process of selecting a new principal for the 2026 2027 school year. Join us to learn about the selection process and to share your ideas about the qualities needed to be a leader at LaSalle-Backus.
Join Us Wednesday, May 27 at 5:30pm
The meeting will take place online via Microsoft Teams at https://bit.ly/lasallebackusinfosession26
You can also participate via phone at +1 202-539-8006,,519772598#
Can’t attend the meeting? Need an interpreter or another accommodation?
Email at stephanie.arias@k12.dc.gov or by phone at (202) 351-1523.
May 27: ANC 5A Public Meeting (Hybrid)
From ANC 5A
ANC 5A May Monthly Meeting Notice (Hybrid)
Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 6:45pm
Join us In-Person
UDC-CC Lamond-Riggs Campus
5171 South Dakota Ave NE, Washington DC 20017
Join us over Zoom
https://bit.ly/ANC5A2026
Call In Number
+1 305 224 1968 US
Webinar ID: 824 1385 5755
Commissioners will be let into the meeting room first. Once they are all present, the residents will be let in.
Individuals will be called on once acknowledged by the Chair.
Due to unforeseen circumstances our Executive meeting was cancelled last minute. We apologize for not sending out a cancellation note in time. These meetings are non-voting meetings and are held for the purpose of coordination between Commissioners. We appreciate your grace and understanding and will aim to communicate in a more timely manner.
Agenda
- Call Meeting to Order 6:45 pm ET
- Quorum
- Agenda Review/Acceptance
- Commission Business
- Approval of Minutes from April 22, 2026
- Treasurer’s Report
- Addendum to approval the extension of the Eyeth Studios contract until January 31, 2027
- Contract for financial reporting and grant management contractor
- Commission Action Items
- Future Land Use Map 5A Comment
- DC 2050 Comprehensive Plan Committee Updates
- 5A/5B Joint Committee on Taylor St. Bike Lands Updates
- 5A03: Motion to support the construction of of some of the townhomes to a maximum height of 43 feet, which exceeds the 40 foot maximum height otherwise permitted in the RA-1 zone for 801 Buchanan Street NE
- Updates
- Mayor’s Office
- Councilmember Parker’s Office
- Commission Updates
- Community Comment Period
- Next Meeting: June 10th, 2026
- Adjourn
May 23: Plymouth Congregational & New Hope Baptist Church Food Pantry
Plymouth Congregational and New Hope Baptist United Churches of Christ host a food pantry 10am-12noon on the fourth Saturday of each month at 5301 North Capitol Street NE. Register at the link.
As a reminder, there are several other food pantries in and around the neighborhood.
DC Bilingual Public Charter School Family Food Market (1st Friday monthly, October through June)
33 Riggs Road NE
11:00 am-1:00 pm
Produce & shelf stable items
For more information, email uejimofor@dcbilingual.org
Sponsored by Capital Area Food Bank
Impact DMV Church (1st Saturday monthly)
5335 1st Place NE
11:00 am-1:00 pm
Groceries
Faith United Church of Christ (3rd Wednesday monthly)
4900 10th Street NE
9:00 am (food usually runs out by 11:30 am)
Produce market and diaper bank
For more information, contact faithuccdc@gmail.com or 202-635-7777.
LaSalle-Backus Elementary School Family Food Market (Typically 3rd Thursday monthly, October through June)
501 Riggs Road NE (enter on Madison Street side of campus)
3:30 pm-5:30 pm (people start lining up as early as 2:30)
Produce & shelf stable items
Riggs-LaSalle Recreation Center (3rd Saturday monthly)
501 Riggs Road NE (enter on Nicholson Street side)
11:00 am
Fresh produce, canned goods, & fresh quarter chicken
Sponsored by Andre Lee (Lee Little League)/Feed My People Ministry
Today May 22: UDC Lamond-Riggs Farmers Market Cancelled
The UDC Lamond-Riggs farmers market is cancelled for today May 22, 2026, due to the weather.
The market will return to the campus at 5171 South Dakota Avenue NE next Friday and every Friday, 4pm-8pm, through November.
May 26: DC Council At-Large Candidate Forum Hosted by Ward 5 Civic Associations
A group of Ward 5 civic associations is hosting a DC Council At-Large candidate forum for the primary election and the special election. Candidates for both elections are on the same ballot.
Date: May 26, 2026, 6:30pm-9:00pm
Location: UDC Lamond-Riggs campus, 5171 South Dakota Avenue NE.
Host civic associations
North Michigan Park Civic Association
Fort Totten Civic Association
Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association
Woodridge Civic Association
Brookland Civic Association
Gateway Civic Association
North Woodridge Civic Association
Bates Are Civic Association
Hanover Area Civic Association
May 26: ANC 4B Public Meeting (Hybrid)
From ANC 4B
ANC 4B May 2026 Public Meeting
Tuesday, May 26, 7:00 p.m.
This meeting will be hybrid-offered both in-person and virtually. In-person and virtual meeting details are below:
In-Person Meeting Details:
Lamond Recreation Center, 20 Tuckerman Street NE, Washington, DC 20011
Virtual Meeting Details:
For video participation via Zoom on a computer or mobile device, click this link:
https://dc-gov.zoom.us/j/81506605246
For voice-only participation on a telephone, dial +13092053325,,81506605246#
Meeting ID: 815 0660 5246
1. Call to Order & Roll Call, 2 minutes
2. Administrative Items, 10 minutes
- Instructions for participation in virtual webinar meeting, 1 minute
- Approval of April 2026 Regular Public Meeting Minutes, 1 minute
- Review and Approval of ANC 4B Expenditures, 5 minutes
- Purchase of hybrid meeting equipment
- Purchase of neighborhood cleanup tools and resources
- Consideration of costs to participate in Takoma Park Street Festival 2026
- Treasurer’s Report and Approval of FY26 Q2 QFR, 3 minutes
3. Commissioner Updates, 20 minutes
4. Community Concerns, 15 minutes
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.
5. Reports, 12 minutes
- Barbara Rogers, Community Engagement Director, Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis-George (3 minutes)
- Dr. T. Michelle Colson, Ward 4 State Board of Education Representative (3 minutes)
- Zoey Lewis, Mayor’s Office on Community Relations and Services (3 minutes)
- 4B Community Safety & Support Committee (3 minutes)
6. Presentations, 20 minutes
- B-360 on ATV and dirt bike safety solutions, 10 minutes
- Kelly Jeong-Olson and Tadai Abilla, DDOT – Notice of Intent NOI-26-129-TSA at 6th and Madison St. NE, 10 minutes
7. Consent calendar, 2 minutes
- Resolution ANC 4B-26-0501 BZA Application No. 21472
8. Resolution ANC 4B-26-0502 – Requesting DCHA Oversight Related to Rent Reasonableness
9. Resolution ANC 4B-26-0503 – Requesting DCHA Oversight Related to Health, Safety, and Sanitation
10. Adjournment
Please check the Commission’s website for additional information: anc4b.com
Contact your Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner:
o Doug Payton, 4B01@anc.dc.gov
o Shamina Christian, Chair, 4B02@anc.dc.gov
o Keenan Courtland, Secretary, 4B03@anc.dc.gov
o Charlie Mayer; 4B04@anc.dc.gov
o Tamira Benitez, 4B05@anc.dc.gov
o Tiffani Nichole Johnson, Vice Chair, 4B06@anc.dc.gov
o Michael Cohen, Treasurer, 4B07@anc.dc.gov
o Garrett Moore, 4B08@anc.dc.gov
o Danielle Geong, 4B09@anc.dc.gov
o Vacant, 4B10@anc.dc.gov
The next ANC 4B Planning Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
The next ANC 4B Regular Public Meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 22, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.
Submit Comments on Proposed Traffic Safety Changes Around Fort Totten Drive & Hamilton Street NE by June 29, 2026
ANC Commissioner Valeria Sosa Garnica (5A07) passed along a Notice of Intent (NOI) from DDOT for proposed installation of all-way stop signs at the intersection of Fort Totten Drive/Rock Creek Church Road & Hamilton Street NE.
See NOI 26-158-PSD
From the NOI:
DETAIL PROPOSED ACTIONS
Citing risks to pedestrian safety at Hamilton St NE & Rock Creek Church Rd NE/Fort Totten Dr NE, DDOT listed an all-way stop control (AWSC) study as a medium-term recommendation for the 2024-2025 Bridges/Briya/Bilingual Safe Routes to School action plan. DDOT has since analyzed the intersection and determined that it fits the criteria for an all-way stop. DDOT will install double-sided stop signs and stop bar pavement markings at the northbound and southbound approaches on Fort Totten Dr NE and Rock Creek Church Rd NE. Following good practices to increase awareness of the new stop signs, DDOT will affix small flags to the new signs for the first 6 months after installation.
To view and submit comments on NOI 26-158-PSD, visit DDOT’s NOI portal at http://noi.ddot.dc.gov by June 29, 2026.
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