Reminder: Members Must RSVP for the Resolutions Party |
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Monday, January 22nd
Mansion on O
2020 O Street
We are in party planning mode and need our final count for the DCCA Resolutions Party. Members should RSVP for the headcount and so that we can prepare name badges.
All DCCA Members received an email invitation on January 8th - please use the RSVP link in that email if you plan to attend. You can also email DCCA with any questions.
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You must be a renewed 2024 DCCA member to attend our
Resolutions Celebration - renew online or in person at the event!
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Not yet a DCCA member? New memberships start at just $15.
Click to join or renew online or download the form to renew by mail.
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The Zoning Commission held hearings on the upzoning of this site on January 8th and 18th. The Office of Planning presented their case followed by lively cross examination by DCCA's counsel, Vice President Ed Hanlon, and other registered parties of neighborhood groups, with more testimony during the continuation hearing. We will let you know when this issue is decided, and what further actions are planned.
Meeting Video Links
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You can watch the 4+ hour January 18, 2024, hearing here
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Last week's 5+ hour January 8th hearing is here
Thank you to the DCCA Board Members who are actively following this issue and attending these lengthy meetings.
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DC Council Agency Oversight Hearings |
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The Council of DC will begin their oversight hearings today and continue through March 1. Here is the full calendar of hearings and information on where they can be watched. Click on the individual hearings listed here to find out how to submit testimony, if public testimony is allowed.
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January 15-24
Dupont and Beyond
The Winter season restaurant week is back with deals and ideas for places to eat around town. Lunch and brunch menus are typically two courses for $25 or $35 per person, while dinners are typically three courses for $40, $55 or $65. Check out the list of participating restaurants and head out for your next meal!
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Let's focus on how to get Cozy in Dupont while weathering these temps!
The Washingtonian has compiled its....
Not ready to venture outside?
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Had Enough Snow? Groundhog Day is Nearing... |
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Friday, February 2nd
8:30 AM Sharp!
Potomac Phil, the National Groundhog, will be in Dupont Circle and share his prediction on whether we're in for six more weeks of winter or an early spring. Join the crowd for polka music, coffee, pastries, VIP celebrities, and more. The main event for the groundhog kicks off precisely at 8:30 AM.
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Dupont Underground Call for Women's Art Submission |
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Dupont Underground has an Open Call for Women Artists to participate in its new exhibit "Thoughts, Questions and S**t to Say, The Women's Show" During Women’s History Month, DU will present diverse artworks and performances by female artists from the DMV. Deadline for submission is January 30th. Not an artist? Save the date to attend the exhibit in the month of March!
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Metro has a fun riff on the popular Spotify Wrap - enter your SmartCard number into their website to get a snapshot of your 2023 travels! Your 2023 Metro Report tells you how many trips you took, how many stations you visited, and more transit highlights from your year on Metro. Click here to see your 2023 Metro journey!
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Gearhead Alert - Auto Show is Back |
January 19th - 28th
12:00 - 6:00 PM
Washington Convention Center
The 2024 Washington, DC Auto Show will feature hundreds of new cars from dozens of manufacturers, an all-new DC eDrives Experience, indoor and outdoor test-drive experiences, classic cars, exotics and more! The show will be open daily between January 19 and January 28, 2024, at the Washington Convention Center. Adult full-day tickets start at $15.
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Ross School March Auction Tickets & Donations |
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Registration is open for the 2024 Ross Elementary School auction, which will be held on Saturday, March 2, at the Toolbox Pilates Art Studio. Proceeds from the auction will fund classroom supplies, extracurricular activities and technology updates at Ross Elementary.
Learn more about they types of donations Ross is seeking for the auction and view ticket options for the Auction here.
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Thursday-Sunday, February 3rd - March 3rd
Keegan Theatre
1742 Church Street
Merrily We Roll Along, a traditional showbiz musical has been turned on its head in the Keegan production of a Broadway fable about friendship, compromise, and the high price of success. Stephen Sondheim and George Furth blend the excitement and energy of a backstage musical with a contemporary story about staying true to one’s ideals. Click to learn more about the show and ticketing. Note that active members of DCCA can also receive $10 off and no ticket fee for any regular performance during the 2024 season using the code DCCA.
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Street closure alert - The Annual March For Life Is Today - LINK
D.C. passes new traffic penalties in reckless driving crackdown - LINK
There’s A Push To Develop Social Housing In D.C. What Is It? - LINK
54 Noodles Bar coming to former Great Wall Szechuan House in Logan Circle - LINK
End of an Era: After 11 years, Dupont's Mari Vanna will be closing January 29th - LINK
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