In the Heat of Things

We're halfway through 2025! Which for Adams Morgan and DC more broadly has been an atypical year so far, to say the least. The municipal budget for fiscal year 2026 remains a work in progress. And elected officials in Congress continue to renew threats to dismantle the little autonomy DC has. 



But that doesn't mean we don't have reasons to be optimistic. World Pride injected positivity throughout the city. Local volunteers are as busy as ever caring for parks, organizing around important causes, and serving neighbors. Few summer days in DC go by without a range of activities to enjoy, including around the neighborhood. Uncomfortable challenges certainly remain, but the spirit of Adams Morgan has proven as resilient as ever.

I joined residents from across Adams Morgan recognizing (and celebrating) the completion of the Columbia Road bus priority project

Let's review June 2025, look ahead to July 2025, meet our organization + business in focus, and see this month's video briefing.

WHAT WE DID

• Passed (5-0) resolution calling for protection of DC’s status as sanctuary city

• Testified at Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety budget oversight hearing urging funding be protected for programs addressing domestic violence in DC

• Attended Mariposa Garden music fundraiser in Kalorama Park

• Attended event commemorating the completion of the Columbia Rd NW bus priority project

• Attended Pepco's inaugural Community Advisory Group meeting regarding Champlain Substation renovation

• Approved TOPS application for sidewalk cafe at Cana, located at 2412 18th St NW

• Joined Commissioner Swanson-Palmer's community picnic for ANC 1C09

WHAT'S UP NEXT

• July 2: ANC 1C general meeting (agenda here, link to attend here)

• July 7: the Mount Pleasant library—the closest public library for most of Adams Morgan—reopens following renovations

• Rolling deadline: the DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence is accepting applications for a board member position

  • If you or someone you know is a survivor of domestic violence, consider applying to join DCCADV's board

KNOW YOUR NEIGHBORS

Organization in focus: Hola Cultura

When they began: 2011

What they do: publish stories, interviews, and other types of media celebrating DC's Latino culture and community

How you can help: consider sending a donation and follow their extensive English and Spanish language catalogue of work

Business in focus: Lanier Lullabies

Industry: Child daycare

Address: 1844 Columbia Rd NW

In Adams Morgan since: 2007

Conveniently located and offering bilingual care to preschool age children

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 July's video update! Always about 1 minute long; this month's topic is athletic facilities