Social Justice School APFT Construction Notice 10/27/2025
October 28: Community Meeting with Councilmember Robert White
The Ward 5 Leadership Council (W5LC) is hosting a community meeting with Councilmember Robert White.
Date: October 28, 2025
Time: 5:30 pm-7:30 pm
Location: Lamond-Riggs Library (5401 South Dakota Avenue NE)
W5LC Core Issues:
- Housing Hubs and Amenities for Senior Citizens on Large Tract Developents
- Social and uulti-Generation Housing
- Program Funding for the DC Youth Services Center
- Comprehensive Bicycle/Pedestrian and Vehicular Safety Commission
- Legislative boundaries for ANC Commissioners
- Ranked Choice Voting
Updated-October 27: ANC 4B Public Meeting (Virtual)
From ANC 4B
Update: Tonight’s ANC 4B meeting will be virtual only due to a scheduling conflict at Takoma Rec Center.
ANC 4B October 2025 Public Meeting
October Public Meeting Agenda
Monday, October 27, 7:00 p.m.
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 October 2025 Regular Public Meeting Agenda
- Approval of September 2025 Regular Public Meeting Minutes
- Vote to Remove Commissioner Doug Payton (ANC 4B01) from Walter Reed Laison Role (All ANC)
- Vote on New ANC 4B Liaison for Walter Reed
- Treasurer’s Report
- 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
- Kelly Hunt, Chief of Staff, Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis-George (5 minutes)
- Leticia Acosta, Mayor’s Office on Community Relations and Services (3 minutes)
- 4B Community Safety & Support Committee (2 minutes)
- Presentations
- Kisembe Namusyule – Takoma Elementary School PTA
- Vincent Ubiera – DC 2050 Comprehensive Plan
- Matt Volk – Young Playwrights’ Theater
- Teresa Edmundson – Howard University
- Paul Strzelczyk – Whittier Elementary School PTA
- Eddie Sanders and/or Ms. Warnique “Niky” Wes – DPW Community Update
- Tiffany Smith-Bell – Parking Enforcement Update and Appreciation
- Resolutions
- RESOLUTION #4B-25-1001: Takoma Elementary PTO Grant (Christian)
- RESOLUTION #4B-25-1002: Supporting Community Open Use Hours at Riggs-LaSalle Recreation Center Field (Geong)
- RESOLUTION #4B-25-1003: Young Playwrights’ Theater Grant (Mayer)
- RESOLUTION #4B-25-1004: Historic Preservation Exemption for Whittier Elementary School (Courtland)
- Letter on Behalf of Friendship Public Charter School – Cohen/Berry
- 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, November 4 at 6:30 p.m.
The next ANC 4B Regular Public Meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 24 at 7:00 p.m.
The next ANC 4B Community Safety and Support Committee meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 20 at 7:00 p.m.
October 28: Explore! Candle Making Workshop; Upcoming Events; Membership
From Explore! Museum
All events at Explore! Museum, 395 Ingraham Street NE.
Tuesday, Oct. 28 (6 PM) – Candle Making with Tajaessentials
A cozy, hands-on evening for ages 12 and up. Materials provided. Bring home your hand-crafted aromatherapy for just $10 (+fees). RSVP here.
Thursday, Oct. 30 (4–7 PM) – Community Mosaic Workshop…with Treats!
Join Explore! for apple cider, pumpkin snacks, and crafts as they wrap up October at Explore! Costumes welcome! RSVP here or sign in at the door. FREE
New! Tuesday Evenings at Explore!
You asked for more days, and starting this month, Explore! will be open Tuesday nights (4-7 pm). Stay tuned for special workshops like candle making and sculpture.
Memberships Start in November
Explore!’s free events have been so popular that they’ve gone through supplies fast! To keep materials stocked and quality high, here are a few ways to support Explore!:
- Pay-What-You-Can: Suggested $5 donation per event (cash or Eventbrite).
- Monthly Membership ($15, starting November 1): Come to as many of the free Kids’ Maker Space events as you like without worrying about weekly donations.
No one will ever be turned away from the free events. The membership option helps to keep this community space going strong!
Neighborhood Halloween Events
- October 25, 2025
October 25, 2025
3:30 pm-5:30 pm
It’s time for the annual Blanket or Treat. Whats Blanket or Treat? It’s like trunk or treat, but neighbors sit on blankets in the park instead of car trunks and hand out candy. Feel free to come earlier or stay later. Don’t forget your costumes!
- October 26, 2025
From Councilmember Janeese Lewis George newsletter:
On Sunday, October 26th from 4:30 to 6:30pm, the Lamond Community Action Group will host a Halloween Parade starting at Milligan Point (Sligo Mill Rd & Rittenhouse) and ending at 60 Sheridan St NE. The parade will be followed by a potluck in the driveway between 56-60 Sheridan St NE. If you plan to participate or bring something for the potluck, or donate gift cards for the costume contest, email lcagdc@gmail.com with what you plan to bring.
- October 31, 2025
From CM Lewis George newsletter:
On Friday, October 31st from 6 to 9pm, Riggs-LaSalle Rec Center (501 Riggs Rd NE) will host a night of frights and delights featuring a haunted house and family-friendly movie. RSVP here.
October 29: Ward 5 Public Safety Call
Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker invites residents to join his next Quarterly Public Safety Call on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at 3:00 p.m.
Topics: Recent Violent Incidents in Ward 5 & Onging Federal Surge.
Guests: MPD 5D Commander Shawn Rooney, MPD 5D Captain David Augustine, MPD 4D Commander Nikki Lavenhouse, MPD 3D Commander Sean Connors
Register to receive the meeting link at ward5.us/publicsafetycall. The meeting will be livestreamed on CM Parker’s YouTube channel. It will be recorded, and slides will be shared afterwards.
Water Main Break South Dakota & Sargent
South Dakota Avenue is closed between Crittenden Street & Sargent Road NE due to a water main break in the 4700 block of South Dakota Avenue. For more information, visit https://www.dcwater.com/customer-center/alerts-and-notifications/workzone-alerts.
October 27: ANC 4B Public Meeting
From ANC 4B
ANC 4B October 2025 Public Meeting
October Public Meeting Agenda
Monday, October 27, 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 October 2025 Regular Public Meeting Agenda
- Approval of September 2025 Regular Public Meeting Minutes
- Vote to Remove Commissioner Doug Payton (ANC 4B01) from Walter Reed Laison Role (All ANC)
- Vote on New ANC 4B Liaison for Walter Reed
- Treasurer’s Report
- 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
- Councilmember Janeese Lewis-George, Ward 4 DC Councilmember (5 minutes)
- Leticia Acosta, Mayor’s Office on Community Relations and Services (3 minutes)
- T. Michelle Colson, Ward 4 State Board of Education (3 minutes)
- 4B Community Safety & Support Committee (2 minutes)
- Presentations
- Kisembe Namusyule – Takoma Elementary School PTA
- Vincent Ubiera – DC 2050 Comprehensive Plan
- Matt Volk – Young Playwrights’ Theater
- Teresa Edmundson – Howard University
- Paul Strzelczyk – Whittier Elementary School PTA
- Randi Thorpe – DPW Community Update
- Tiffany Smith-Bell – Parking Enforcement Update and Appreciation
- Resolutions
- RESOLUTION #4B-25-1001: Takoma Elementary PTO Grant (Christian)
- RESOLUTION #4B-25-1002: Supporting Community Open Use Hours at Riggs-LaSalle Recreation Center Field (Geong)
- RESOLUTION #4B-25-1003: Young Playwrights’ Theater Grant (Mayer)
- RESOLUTION #4B-25-1004: Historic Preservation Exemption for Whittier Elementary School (Courtland)
- Letter on Behalf of Friendship Public Charter School – Cohen/Berry
- 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, November 4 at 6:30 p.m.
The next ANC 4B Regular Public Meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 24 at 7:00 p.m.
October 23: Lamond-Riggs Library Open House
Lamond-Riggs Library Open House
October 23, 2025
5:30 pm-7:00 pm
5401 South Dakota Avenue NE
Celebrate Friends of the Library Week at the Lamond-Riggs Library Open House! Meet the friendly new library staff, explore what’s new on the shelves, and take a fresh look at all the amazing services your library has to offer.
- Sign up for a library card (if you don’t already have one)
- Join the Friends of the Library and help support programs, events, and more
- Enjoy light refreshments, community connection, and maybe even a surprise giveaway!
Resources for Federal Workers Impacted by Government Shutdown
Update 10/27/2025: Beginning the week of October 27, World Central Kitchen food trucks will distribute meals to federal workers. For more info, visit https://wck.org/news/first-alert-shutdown-25.
- Federal Worker Solidarity Fund, hosted by the Community Services Agency of the Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO, provides up to $500 in emergency financial assistance for eligible federal workers in the DC region impacted by the government shutdown. Donations may also be made at the link.
- My Fed Benefits Shutdown Assistance Map of Nationwide Resources lists available resources locally and nationally for federal workers impacted by the government shutdown.
- Beginning the week of October 20, Capital Area Food Bank will distribute food boxes of produce and shelf stable items to federal workers impacted by the government shutdown on the following days/times. Visitors will need to show government ID.
| Tuesdays 12pm-2pm No Limits Outreach Ministries: 7721 Barlowe Rd, Hyattsville, MD, 20785 | Wednesdays 10am-11:30am So What Else: 6116 Executive Blvd, North Bethesda, MD 20852 |
| Fridays 11am-1pm United Community: 7511 Fordson Rd, Alexandria, VA 22306 11am-1:30pm Urban Outreach: 5343 C St SE, Washington, DC, 20019 | Saturdays 1:00pm-2:30pm LindaBen Foundation: 10739 Tucker St Beltsville, MD 20705 |
Anyone in need of food assistance can find the times and locations of additional food distributions among the Capital Area Food Bank’s partner network by visiting the Get Help page. If you have any questions about food assistance or these distributions, please call the Hunger Lifeline at (202) 644-9807.
Neighborhood Food Distributions
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
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
Sponsored by Capital Area Food Bank
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)
Social Justice School APFT Construction Notice 10/20/2025
October 22: ANC 5A Public Meeting (Hybrid)
From ANC 5A
ANC 5A MONTHLY MEETING – OCTOBER 22 2025: 10/22/2025 at 06:45 pm
Join us In-Person
University of D.C Lamond Riggs Campus
5171 South Dakota Avene NE
Washington, DC 20017
Join us over Zoom
https://dc-gov.zoom.us/j/83242634657
Call In Number
Phone: +1(305) 224-1968
Password: 83242634657#
One-Tap Mobile
+13052241968,,83242634657#
The Commissioners will be meeting in-person. On Zoom, Commissioners will be let into the meeting room first. Once they are all present, the residents will be let in.
Agenda
- Call Meeting to Order 6:45 pm ET
- Quorum
- Agenda Review/Acceptance
- Commission Business
- Minutes from Sept. 24, 2025
- Treasurer’s Report QFR 4
- Commission Action Items/Updates
- 5A02: BZA Case 21364 4826 Eastern Ave NE
- 5A07: Resolution for the support of the safety of our schools
- 5A08: Update on ABCA
- District Court of Appeals Petition for review
- Letter to City Council
- Protest Funds Request
- Reports & Presentations
- 5A03: Evan Goldman, Providence Hospital Development Update
- Alex Freedman, DC Office of Planning — DC 2025
- Deloris K. Ramsey (Supervisory Training Officer) from the Office of Campaign Finance, DC Board of Elections
- Community Comment Period
- Announcements
- Next Meeting – November 19th (Note: changed due to Thanksgiving)
- Adjourn
October 18-19: NoMa Metro Station Closed
If you are going to the protest on Saturday, consider taking the green line to get downtown.
Metrorail weekend service for Saturday, October 18 through Monday, October 19
Advisory Effective: 10/18/25 – 10/19/25
Hours: Sat 6 a.m. – 2 a.m.; Sun 6 a.m. – midnight
| Red Line | Free shuttle buses replace trains between Union Station and Rhode Island Av. NoMa-Gallaudet Station closed. Trains run every 8 minutes (daytime) and 10 minutes (evening) between Shady Grove and Union Station and Normal Service frequencies between Rhode Island Av and Glenmont. At Judiciary Square only, one track will be closed to customers, and trains will arrive every 16 minutes (daytime) and 20 minutes after 9:30 p.m. on the track available to customers. As an alternative, customers can board nearby at Gallery Place-Chinatown for a shorter wait time. |
| Silver Line | Trains single track between Addison Road and Morgan Blvd. Trains run every 12 minutes (daytime) and 15 minutes (evening) between Ashburn and New Carrollton with no service on the Silver Line Downtown Largo branch. |
| Blue Line | Normal Service |
| Green Line | Normal Service |
| Yellow Line | Normal Service |
| Orange Line | Normal Service |
October 18: North Michigan Park Fall Community Clean Up
From North Michigan Park Civic Assocation
The North Michigan Park Fall Community Clean Up is scheduled for this Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Looking for volunteers to assist with the community clean up.
Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
Time: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Meeting Site – North Michigan Park Recreation Center, 13th and Emerson St NE
Main Street Clean Up Area
- South Dakota Ave – From Gallatin Street NE to Webster St NE
- Gallatin St – From South Dakota Ave NE to 16th Street NE
- Sargent Road – From South Dakota Ave to Gallatin St NE
McDonald’s Construction Notice 10/6/2025-10/10/2025
Thursdays in October: Explore! Community Mosaic Workshop
Explore! Community Mosaic Workshop Series October 2025
Every Thursday in October
4:00 pm-7:00 pm
395 Ingraham Street NE
Paint a tile, leave your mark, and meet your neighbors while shaping the first permanent installation at Explore! Fort Totten.
Free RSVP. Limited spots. Register on eventbrite.
Social Justice School APFT Construction Notice 10/13/2025
Social Justice School APFT Construction Notice 10/13/2025
October 16: Mayor Bowser Community Meeting
The Ward 5 Leadership Council (W5LC) is hosting a community meeting with Mayor Muriel Bowser.
Date: October 16, 2025
Time: 5:30 pm-7:30 pm
Location: Lamond-Riggs Library (5401 South Dakota Avenue NE)
W5LC Core Issues:
- Erosion of Home Rule/DC Federal Government Overreach/National Guard Occupation
- 25/26 Budget Update/Child Tax Credits/Baby Bonds
- RFK Contracting and Employment
- Funding Programs at DC Youth Services Center
- Ranked Choice Voting
Affordable Senior Apartments at Riggs Crossing Still Available as of October 2025
Riggs Crossing Senior Residences Brochure (October 2025)
Riggs Crossing Senior Residences, a 55+ apartment community at 307 Riggs Road NE, still has affordable units available.
There are seven units left to lease. All units are:
- Dedicated at 50% Median Family Income
- 1-bedroom
- $1335/month
- 1 unit with a balcony on top floor is available
- 545 – 617 square foot range
Please share with interested individuals.
Save the Date – October 25: Fort Totten Blanket or Treat
October 25, 2025
3:30 pm-5:30 pm
It’s time for the annual Blanket or Treat. Whats Blanket or Treat? It’s like trunk or treat, but neighbors sit on blankets in the park instead of car trunks and hand out candy. Feel free to come earlier or stay later. Don’t forget your costumes!
Next Stop...Riggs Park 