A Time to Regroup

We're well into the second half of a very eye-opening 2025. That means DC (finally) has a budget for the next fiscal year. It also means the federal government's purposefully disorganized threats on DC autonomy continue. And that's on top of the harm already done to many residents who have lost their jobs, see their businesses struggling, or been victims of violent crime.



In Adams Morgan, summer is both busy and a time of respite. ANC 1C is taking an official recess during the month of August. But just because our formal meetings are on pause doesn't mean we aren't actively engaging with the neighborhood. Please keep reaching out with your thoughts on Adams Morgan affairs, whether to share appreciation or voice concern!

There are multiple ongoing mural proposals for Adams Morgan, several of which have requested ANC 1C support in order to secure grant funding or permits

Now let's look back at July 2025, preview August 2025, meet our organization + business in focus, and see this month's video briefing.

WHAT WE DID

• Supported (5-0) proposed renaming of 2500 block of Champlain St NW in memory of Charlie McCormick

• Supported (5-0) grant application for proposed mural at the Festival Center

• Supported (5-0) proposed street mural at Clydesdale Place NW and Adams Mill Road NW

• Supported (5-0) HPRB concept application for proposed redevelopment of 2009 18th St NW

• Requested (5-0) a traffic study for the 2000 block of 19th St NW

• Passed (5-0) resolution calling for people-centered development of the RFK Stadium site

• Passed (5-0) letter of support for 2025 Adams Morgan Day

• Supported (5-0) proposed street light banners for Meridian International

WHAT'S UP NEXT

• ANC 1C is on recess for the month of August, with meetings resuming in September

• August 13: DC Bike Party—a monthly public bike ride which starts at Dupont Circle—will gather in support of the Free DC project

• August 14 & 21: Kalorama Park will host the remaining AdMo Vibe concert series shows

KNOW YOUR NEIGHBORS

Organization in focus: Potter's House

When they began: 1960

What they do: a non-profit café and bookstore, they are a mainstay in community-building within Adams Morgan

How you can help: Attend their events or participate in their Pay it Forward free meals program

Business in focus: Tattoo Paradise

Industry: Cosmetic services

Address: 2444 18th St NW

In Adams Morgan since: 2003

With a wide range of artists, they offer tattoos, piercings, and sell merchandise

If you would like to nominate an Adams Morgan business or DC organization (including your own!) to be featured in a future month's update, message me here

See a reference or abbreviation you don't understand? Look it up in my ANC key term index

Don't miss August's video update! Always about 1 minute long; this month's topic is composting