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December 6: Neighborhood Clean Up – Eastern Avenue

Posted by nextstoprp in ANC 4B, ANC 5A, Lamond Riggs Citizens Association, Riggs Park

Join ANC Commissioners Keith Sellars (5A01), Danielle Geong (4B09), and the Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association for a neighborhood clean up along Eastern Avenue NE!

Date: December 6, 2025

Time: 10:00 am-12:00 pm

Check-in locations:

  • Galloway Street & Sargent Road NE by the Michigan Park Commons Apartments
  • South Dakota Avenue & Kennedy Street NE by the Lamond-Riggs Library

Gloves, trash bags, and grabbers will be provided.

For questions, contact Commissioner Sellars at 5A01@anc.dc.gov.

December 9: DDOT Ward 5 Strategic Bikeways Plan Public Workshop

Posted by nextstoprp in Transportation

From DDOT:

The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) invites you to a Ward 5 public workshop for the Strategic Bikeways Plan project. This in-person workshop will be held on Tuesday, December 9 from 6p to 8p at Bunker Hill Elementary at 1401 Michigan Avenue NE. The project team will be presenting results from its evaluation of existing conditions and will be inviting community members and stakeholders to share feedback on the project team’s work to date, bicycle transportation needs, safety concerns, key gaps in the bicycle network, potential project ideas, and other local considerations.

Register for the event here: StrategicBikeways-Ward5.eventbrite.com

November 19, 2025 ANC 5A Meeting Recap: Catholic University 2027 Campus Plan; UDC Lamond-Riggs Campus 9/11 Memorial; Washington Gas Infrastructure Project

Posted by nextstoprp in ANC 5A

ANC 5A held its monthly public meeting on November 19, 2025. Commissioners present: Keith Sellars (5A01); Emily Singer Lucio (5A03) – Chair; Jack Hermes (5A04) – Parliamentarian; Derrick Holloway (5A06); Elaine Alston (5A08); Shelagh Bocoum (5A09) – Treasurer.

Commission Business

ANC 5A FY2026 budget.

The ANC re-approved the budget. The ANC approved spending up to $1,000 for tablecloths and a tent for events.

Commissioner Hermes (5A04) will head up an ANC bylaws review committee with Commissioners Bocoum (5A09), Alston (5A08), and Holloway (5A06). They will aim to have a draft for review by the ANC’s February 2026 executive meeting

Mundo Verde Public Charter School Holiday Work (5A03)

Mundo Verde wants to work on certain holidays in 2026 in order to open its Calle Ocho campus building expansion in time for the fall 2026 school year. Commissioner Lucio held an SMD meeting where residents supported the holiday work. The full ANC voted in support.

Clinical Health & Wellness Medical Cannabis Shop Update (5A08)

Commissioner Alston (5A08) asked Commissioner Hermes (5A04) to give an update on Clinical Health & Wellness, the medical cannabis retail shop seeking to open at 4942 South Dakota Avenue NE in North Michigan Park. Commissioner Hermes said that the ANC recently filed a motion for stay of the ABCA proceedings while the ANC’s litigation against the ABC Board’s dismissal of ANC 5A’s protest proceeds.

Commissioner Hermes said that the DC Office of the Attorney General (OAG) agrees with ANC 5A’s view that the Board improperly restricted ANC 5A’s right to great weight (my paraphrase). Commissioner Hermes said that the OAG will recommend that the parties settle so that the ANC can submit documentation that will be afforded great weight by ABCA. Commissioner Hermes said that this issue is a problem for ANCs across the city and that Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker will likely have a public hearing about everything that ABCA is doing wrong.

Ward 5 Council Update (Andriana Lovelace, Ward 5 Constituent Services Coordinator for CM Parker)

CM Parker had a Thanksgiving grocery giveaway on November 20.

On November 4, the Council voted to decouple DC’s tax code from federal code in order to preserve revenue. A portion of the expected revenue will go towards funding a child tax credit as a result of a bill amendment introduced by Councilmembers Parker and Frumin.

On November 20, DPR held a Ward 5 capital projects meeting,

ERAP is reopening on November 20 at 9am.

Seniors and people with disabilities may apply for snow shoveling exemption by December 2. The exemption is valid for 2 consecutive snow seasons.

A resident stated that the 24/7 Tobacco & Grocery shop at 4944 South Dakota Avenue NE was caught selling illegal flavored vapes & loose cigarettes from out of state. Chair Lucio asked him to work with Ms. Lovelace and North Michigan Park Civic Association President Carmen Williams on issues regarding the smoke shop.

Catholic University 2027 Campus Plan (5A04)

See Catholic University Preliminary 2027 Campus Plan Presentation to ANC 5A (Nov. 2025).

See Catholic University 2027 Campus Plan Website.

Catholic University officials gave a preliminary presentation on the university’s 2027 Campus Plan, which the university is in the early stages of drafting. They expect to have a DC Zoning Commission hearing in spring 2027. They are engaging early and plan to have frequent engagement with ANC 5A and neighboring ANC 5B. For questions, contact Deborah Natua-Rodriguez at nautarodriguez@cua.edu or Sherry Rutherford at rutherfords@cua.edu.

UDC Lamond-Riggs Campus 9/11 Memorial (5A01) (Juanita Gray, UDC Director of Community Engagement)

UDC Director of Community Engagement Juanita Gray let residents know that the university plans to update the 9/11 memorial that is located near the entrance of UDC’s Lamond-Riggs campus. The property previously housed Bertie Backus Middle School. The memorial honors Bertie Backus student Asia Cottom and teacher Sara Clark, who lost their lives in the 9/11 Pentagon attack. The existing memorial is in terrible condition. (Aside: The university mentioned updating the memorial during the 2023 campus plan process).

Ms. Gray said the university wants community involvement in what the new plaque looks like and says, but she did not outline a plan for community engagement. Commissioner Alston (5A08) stated that the Ward 5 Leadership Council has been working on the memorial but did not say exactly what they are doing.

Ms. Gray said that UDC wants to have an updated memorial in time for the university’s 175th anniversary in fall 2026. Commissioner Sellars (5A01) asked if the university could speed up the timeline for replacing the memorial because it has been in terrible condition for a while.

Washington Gas Infrastructure Project (Monica West, Director of Community Engagement & Public Policy, Washington Gas; Hal Khalef, Director of Construction, Washington Gas) 

Monica West, Washington Gas Director of Community Engagement, let residents know that the utility company has a major gas pipeline replacement infrastructure project coming up in April 2026 in the area around Bunker Hill Road NE between 18th & 22nd, Randolph, Shepherd, and Varnum. This area is near but not in ANC 5A, so Washington Gas is letting residents know because residents will be impacted as they travel around. They wanted to start community engagement early. They will return in 2026 with detailed maps and more information.

The project will take eight months to a year. They will coordinate with Pepco and DC Water so that those utility companies can immediately do their work after Washington Gas finishes instead of repaving and then having to dig up the roads again. Washington Gas expects to start in April and Pepco in September. Ms. West stated that Metro may need to temporarily move bus stops when the work begins. All of that will be communicated to residents.

Community Concerns/Commissioner Updates

A resident asked what happened to the plan for McDonald’s to repave the parking lot of Faith United Church. Commissioner Alston (5A08) previously stated that McDonald’s would repave the lot. She said the person from McDonald’s who promised that has left and that McDonald’s did not park vehicles on lot so McDonald’s does not plan to repave the lot.

DDOT is hosting a Ward 5 bikeway plan public meeting on December 9, 2025, at Bunker Hill Elementary (1401 Michigan Avenue NE).

Commissioner Sellars (5A01) noted that he has been working with the National Park Service (NPS) to clean up Fort Circle Park along Sargent Road & Galloway Street NE, which sees frequent dumping. Part of the parkland sits in Commissioner Thomas (5A02) & Commissioner Alston’s (5A08) SMDs, not in ANC 5A01, but Commissioner Sellars has taken the initiative to work with NPS on this. NPS officials, on their own, reached out to the DC National Guard for assistance and Guard members helped to clean up the area as well as Fort Totten Park.

A resident noted that there was dumping in Fort Totten Park along Rock Creek Church Road/Fort Totten Drive NE. This area is ANC 5A07. Commissioner Sellars said he would let NPS know. Commissioner Sellars said he plans to have a cleanup on December 6.

The next ANC meeting will be January 28, 2026. Chair Lucio said the January meeting will mainly focus on ANC business.

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December 1: Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association Public Meeting

Posted by nextstoprp in Lamond Riggs Citizens Association

Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association Public Meeting

Monday, December 1, 2025

6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (Doors open at 5:45 PM)

Lillian J. Huff Neighborhood Library, Meeting Room 1
5401 South Dakota Avenue NE
Washington, DC 20011

Please note: This meeting will be in person only. There is no virtual option at this time.

Pay membership dues by cash or check: $15 for individual membership; $20 for household membership.

Agenda

  • Welcome/ Invocation
  • Approval of minutes
  • Treasurer’s Report/Membership Information
  • Updates from Elected Officials
  • Updates on Community Concerns /Events
  • Closing

Read the LRCA November 2025 Newsletter.

Map of LRCA boundaries.

December 2: Lamond-Riggs Library Friends Winter Celebration

Posted by nextstoprp in Lamond Riggs Library

Lamond-Riggs Library Friends Winter Celebration

Date: December 2, 2025, 5pm-7pm

Location: Lamond-Riggs Library, 5401 South Dakota Avenue NE

Join the Lamond-Riggs Library Friends for a heartwarming holiday gathering where neighbors come together to sip hot cocoa, nibble on cookies, and get crafty! Whether you’re dreaming big or decorating small, there’s something for everyone:

  • Create your own vision board to set intentions for the new year.
  • Design festive holiday ornaments to take home or hang on the library’s Community Tree, a symbol of shared joy and togetherness.
  • Enjoy warm cocoa and sweet treats in a cozy, welcoming space.

December 1: DPR Lamond Playground Improvements Community Meeting (Virtual)

Posted by nextstoprp in Recreation

Join the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) and the DC Department of General Services (DGS) for a community meeting to discuss improvements coming to the playground at Lamond Recreation Center.

Meeting Details:

Date: Monday, December 1, 2025

Location: Online via Zoom

Time: 6:00 PM- 7:30 PM

Individuals needing special accommodations, please contact Rasheed Jibreel at rasheed.jibreel@dc.gov or by telephone at (202)-341-0158.

For more information and to RSVP, please visit:

https://lamondplayground.splashthat.com.

To sign up for updates about this project, please visit

http://dpr.dc.gov/stakeholder.

For more information about the project, please visit:

https://dgs.dc.gov/page/lamond-playground-improvements.

December 6: Explore! Winter Wonderland at Art Place at Fort Totten

Posted by nextstoprp in Cafritz Art Place at Fort Totten

From DC Fray

Explore! Winter Wonderland at Art Place Fort Totten

Date: December 6, 2025, from 1pm to 4pm EST

Location: 395 Ingraham Street NE

This event is FREE with RSVP; however, adults wishing to participate in the instructor-led painting sessions MUST RSVP for their desired time slot: Eventbrite Link.

Step into the holiday magic on December 6th at Art Place! Build gingerbread people, decorate ornaments, sip hot chocolate, paint a canvas, snap pics, play games, and enjoy festive music with a live DJ, and wear your best ugly sweater

The Features:

  • Photos Ops
  • Hot Chocolate Station
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Adults Painting Session 1 // 1:45pm to 2:30pm
  • Adults Painting Session 2 // 2:45pm to 3:30pm
  • Live DJ
  • Winter Games
  • Ugly Sweater Competition at 2:40pm!
  • & MORE!

CANCELLED – December 6: Invasive Species Removal at Hellbender Hill with Casey Trees

Posted by nextstoprp in Environment

Casey Trees Community Conservation: Invasive Removal at Hellbender Hill

Date: December 6, 2025, at 9:30 am

Location: 5788 2nd Street NE

Join Casey Trees for invasive species removal their protected easement site – Hellbender Hill.

Open to general public. Youth may participate with adult supervisor.

Tools & training provided.

Register in advance and complete the waiver form.

What to expect on site:

9:30am – Check in opens

9:30 – 10:00am – Breakfast is served

10:00am – Opening remarks and tool safety demo

10:15am – Work begins! Volunteers begin removing invasive plants.

December 4 & 6: South Dakota Avenue Corridor Safety Project Public Meetings

Posted by nextstoprp in Transportation

From DDOT

The District Department of Transportation (DDOT), in partnership with Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker, invites you to attend public meetings for the South Dakota Avenue Corridor Safety Project from Riggs Road NE to Bladensburg Road NE. DDOT will be hosting two meetings: a virtual meeting on Thursday, December 4, 2025, and an in-person meeting on Saturday, December 6, 2025. 

DDOT staff will provide an update on the progress of the study, present on the existing conditions and road diet feasibility, and go over spot improvement locations, concepts, and estimates. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and engage directly with DDOT representatives.

Virtual Meeting:

DATE: Thursday, December 4, 2025

TIME: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

WHERE: Virtual on WebEx

Meeting Link: https://tinyurl.com/SouthDakotaAveMtg

Webinar number: 2309 008 3374

Webinar password: veQXmfYx777 (83796399 when dialing from a phone or video system)

Dial-in option (audio only): 

1-202-860-2110 United States Toll (Washington D.C.)

1-650-479-3208 Call-in toll number (US/Canada)

Access code: 230 900 83374

In-person meeting:

DATE: Saturday, December 6, 2025

TIME: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

WHERE: The Sojourner Truth School (1800 Perry Street NE)

For questions about the meetings, please email: nicole.hentrup@dc.gov.

Can’t Make a Meeting?

Materials from this meeting will be made available on the study website within 72 hours of meeting conclusion. Those who would like to leave a comment about the study can do so by leaving a comment on the project website.

 

 

November 24: ANC 4B Public Meeting (Virtual)

Posted by nextstoprp in ANC 4B

From ANC 4B

ANC 4B November Public Meeting Agenda 

Monday, November 24, 7:00 p.m. 

This meeting will be held virtually via Zoom, with the information provided below:

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 November 2025 Regular Public Meeting Agenda 
  • Approval of October 2025 Regular Public Meeting Minutes  
  • Treasurer’s Report 
  1. Commissioner Updates  
  2. 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 
  • Randi Thorpe & Eddie Sanders III – Department of Public Works (5 minutes)  
  • Barbara Rogers, District Director, Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis-George (3 minutes)  
  • T. Michelle Colson, Ward 4 State Board of Education Representative (3 minutes) 
  • Leticia Acosta, Mayor’s Office on Community Relations and Services (3 minutes)  
  • 4B Community Safety & Support Committee (2 minutes) 
  1. Presentations 
  • Christopher Dyer, Department of Parks and Recreation & Brittany Hughes, Department of General Services – ANC 4B Area Project Updates 
  • Karimah Bilal, Consumer Outreach Officer, Public Service Commission – Winter Readiness 
  1. Resolutions 
  • #4B-25-1101 – Supporting Dedicated Turn Lane Light at Georgia Avenue NW and Peabody Street NW 
  • #4B-25-1102 – Requesting Installation of a Dedicated Left Turn Signal at the Intersection of Georgia Avenue NW and Peabody Street NW 
  • Letter to DC Leaders to Address Gun Violence through Coordinated Comprehensive Strategy 
  • Letter Requesting Assurances Regarding MPD Compliance with the Sanctuary Values Amendment Act and DC Human Rights Act 
  1. Please check the Commission’s website for additional information: anc4b.com 
  2. Contact your Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner:  
  • Doug Payton, 4B01@anc.dc.gov 
  • Shamina Christian, Chair, 4B02@anc.dc.gov  
  • Keenan Courtland, Secretary, 4B03@anc.dc.gov 
  • Charlie Mayer; 4B04@anc.dc.gov 
  • Tamira Benitez, 4B05@anc.dc.gov 
  • Tiffani Nichole Johnson, Vice Chair, 4B06@anc.dc.gov 
  • Michael Cohen, Treasurer, 4B07@anc.dc.gov 
  • Garrett Moore, 4B08@anc.dc.gov 
  • Danielle Geong, 4B09@anc.dc.gov 
  • Jinin Berry, 4B10@anc.dc.gov  
  1. Adjournment  

The next ANC 4B Planning Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:30 p.m.  

The next ANC 4B Regular Public Meeting is scheduled for Monday, January 26, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. 

Tonight November 19: Agenda for ANC 5A Meeting (Hybrid)

Posted by nextstoprp in ANC 5A

From ANC 5A

ANC 5A Monthly Meeting Agenda — Wednesday, Nov 19, 2025: 11/19/2025 at 06:45 pm

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

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

Call In Number
Phone: +1(305) 224-1968Password: 83242634657#

One-Tap Mobile
+13052241968,,83242634657#

Agenda

1. Call Meeting to Order 6:45 pm ET

2. Quorum

3. Agenda Review/Acceptance

4. Commission Business
a. Minutes from Oct. 22, 2025
b. Annual Report
c. Treasurer’s Report
d. Re-Approving FY 26 Budget
e. Purchase Approvals
f. Creation of a Bylaws Review Committee

5. Commission Action Items/Updates
a. 5A03: Holiday Work from Mundo Verde
b. 5A08: Update on ABCA

6. Community Updates
a. Mayor’s Office
b. Office of the Councilmember Zachary Parker’

7. Reports & Presentations
a. Catholic University Presentation
b. UDC Presentation (Bertie Backus 9/11 Memorial)
c. Farmers Market
d. Dwanda Glenn-Woodward, Washington Gas: Briefing on upcoming infrastructure project that will affect the Bunker Hill area in Spring 2026

8. Community Comment Period

9. Next Meeting
Jan. 28 – Please note this meeting will be primarily Commission Business

10. Adjourn

November 20: How to Apply for a Basic Business License with DLCP in your Neighborhood – The Parks Main Street

Posted by nextstoprp in Main Street

From The Parks Main Street

Great seeing you Monday!  Thank you for your feedback.

Can you post this on Next Stop… Riggs Park?

Where Are You in Your Entrepreneurship Journey?

The Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection’s (DCLP) Business Resource Center is here to help you assess exactly where you are on the business success endeavor.

During this in-person session, the DLCP Business Resource Center (BRC) staff will provide one-on-one assistance in navigating the regulatory process. You will gain in-depth knowledge about the 4 Basic Steps for obtaining a business license (BBL) to open your business in DC.

Additionally, we share information regarding compliance with your license situation.

This opportunity is designed for both future and current business owners looking to operate in the District of Columbia.

Sign Up https://dlcpsbrc.ecenterdirect.com/events/signup/71811

How to Apply for a Basic Business License with DLCP in your Neighborhood – The Parks Main Street

Training Topics:

 Business Licensing, Business Start-up/Preplanning, Corporate Registration

Date: 11/20/2025

Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (EST)

Status: Open – 14 places remaining

Registration Deadline:

 11/20/2025 5:00 PM (EST)

Fee: No Fee

Point of Contact: Ronal Norales (202) 368-3043

Location:

 TROKA Insurance 210 B Riggs Rd NE Washington DC 20011, Washington DC 20011-2410 2nd Floor

Get Directions

Training Topics:

 Business Licensing, Business Start-up/Preplanning, Corporate Registration

Registration Policies:

Special Accommodations: In accordance with the American Disabilities Act and state law, you may request accommodations due to a disability by contacting the event organizer listed above. Advance notice may be necessary for some accommodations. Registration must be paid prior to accommodation requests.

Disclaimer: The instructional sessions and seminars are provided as a service by DLCP for informational purposes only. Attending an instructional session or seminar does not guarantee that DLCP will issue you a license, corporate registration, permit, or certification.