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Back to School

  • Peter Wood
  • Sep 13
  • 2 min read

Students, teachers, and staff are returning to the classroom. There is lots to be excited for as the academic year commences and autumn bestows Adams Morgan with cooler weather. At the same time, much of DC is under unfamiliar stress as the federal government continues its assault on our city.



I've been incredibly proud of the residents stepping up to this challenge and taking action to protect life in our neighborhoods. This has taken many forms, with local organizers often leading the way. If you're wondering how to become more involved in these efforts, let me know and I'll help direct you to more information.


During a city-wide meeting last month, I asked mayor Bowser a question regarding migrant safety under the ongoing ICE and National Guard infiltration of DC. Unfortunately, the mayor did not address my question
During a city-wide meeting last month, I asked mayor Bowser a question regarding migrant safety under the ongoing ICE and National Guard infiltration of DC. Unfortunately, the mayor did not address my question

Several live music performances took place in August 2025 as part of the BID's AdMo Vibe series, some much-welcomed levity as summer winds down
Several live music performances took place in August 2025 as part of the BID's AdMo Vibe series, some much-welcomed levity as summer winds down

Let's have a look back at August 2025, preview September 2025, meet our organization + business in focus, and see this month's video briefing.


WHAT WE DID

  • ANC 1C had a recess from official 1C meetings, which includes committees

  • Attended community leader meeting on federal takeover of MPD, convened by mayor Bowser

  • Participated in ANC Home Rule Caucus

    • Various commissioners and I have been assessing and discussing the ongoing tension between DC residents and the Trump administration

  • Signed and helped edit letter from nearly 100 current ANC commissioners condemning Donald Trump's takeover of DC's police force

  • Joined ANC 1C office hours with other commissioners

    • Normally held in the Line Hotel, check our calendar to see when you can stop by and chat with a commissioner or two



WHAT'S UP NEXT

  • September 3: ANC 1C general meeting (agenda here, link to attend here)

  • September 6: Sitar Arts Center hosts a block party to celebrate 25 years and the grand opening of their new creative space

  • September 13: DC's Office of the Tenant Advocate will hold an informational summit on tenant's rights and resources

  • September 14: Adams Morgan Day returns to select locations throughout the neighborhood

  • September 27-28: Fiesta DC adorns the streets of DC, held on Pennsylvania Ave


KNOW YOUR NEIGHBORS

Organization in focus: DC Central Kitchen

When they began: 1989

What they do: train adults with employment barriers for careers in the food service industry

How you can help: volunteer to prepare and serve food for the DC community


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Business in focus: Night Dreams

Industry: Retail (adult products)

In Adams Morgan since: 2025

New to the neighborhood, they have been very cooperative in finding a healthy balance between marketing and public sensitivities


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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 September's video update! Always about 1 minute long; this month's topic is local autonomy




 
 
 

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