Taking Deep Breaths

We are certainly not short on challenges in DC. And those of us in Adams Morgan are experiencing a brisk mix of adverse conditions. Whether DC's budget drama, unfinished public works projects, or the ongoing sabotage of the US federal government, adversity is seemingly abundant. But at the same time, many of us are rising to the occasion.



In the face of everything that's going on, there are many amazing local organizations working to support DC residents in a range of ways. I try to draw attention to a different one each month in this email update, but that's just the start. DC residents have a proud history of uniting—whether through official organizations or just by helping each other out on a friendly basis. There is no simple fix to our current situation, but a strong community fabric is definitely part of the long-term solution.

The weather is getting warmer, and commissioner Katherine Swanson-Palmer in ANC 1C09 was first to host a street cleanup in Adams Morgan, bringing many neighbors together on a gorgeous Sunday morning

DC's Attorney General and BEGA co-hosted a training event for ANC commissioners

Now let's summarize March 2025, look toward April 2025, meet our organization + business in focus, and see this month's video briefing.

WHAT WE DID

• Supported (7-0) a new restaurant liquor license for C & M Ramen

• Attended joint OAG/BEGA training session for ANC commissioners

• Participated in neighborhood cleanup, led and organized by Commissioner Katherine Swanson-Palmer of ANC 1C09

• Attended Bread for the City webinar on DC's current budget challenges

WHAT'S UP NEXT

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

• April 26: Adams Morgan neighborhood cleanup

  • Multiple ANC commissioners and I will host neighbors to clean up trash on the streets

  • Contact me or your commissioner to confirm the meeting time and place

• Various dates: DC Council will hold their annual budget oversight hearings

  • Send me priorities for what budget items need to be protected and what cost saving measures might make sense to support

• Various dates: local nonprofit Archaeology in the Community is offering Young Archaeologists' Club programs through August 2025

  • See what is on the schedule and sign up here

KNOW YOUR NEIGHBORS

Organization in focus: CARECEN

When they began: 1981

What they do: help Latino immigrants in the DC navigate the migration process

How you can help: attend one of their events or donate to ensure their work continues

Business in focus: Enchanted Nails & Spa

Industry: Health and beauty

Address: 2324 18th St NW

In Adams Morgan since: 2011

A well-respected institution in the heart of 18th Street, they are especially loved for their long hours

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 April's video update! Always about 1 minute long; this month's topic is language access