Longer Days Means More Time to Get Active in Dupont!
  • Wednesday, March 24 members can get together online for the DCCA Members Social Hour. George Derek Musgrove, Associate Professor of History at UMBC will leading a group discussion about his recently launched website exploring the history of Black Power and the movement's connection to Dupont Circle.

  • Thursday, March 25 you can attend the final session of our Homelessness series. The topic will be LGBTQ youth homelessness and women’s homelessness: Systemic problems and systematic solutions for DC.

  • Monday, April 5 monthly members meeting will feature Councilmember At-Large, Robert White, Jr. as well as ANC Commissioners Robin Nunn and Daniel Warwick, and a report from the DCCA nominating committee. Register here.

Not yet a member? New membership start as low as $15. Click to join.
Homelessness in Dupont Circle
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The DCCA developed a series on chronic homelessness in the Dupont neighborhood. 

The intention is that each of the topics is examined in a practical way so that those participating in the discussions will leave with the information that they need to help, to campaign for change and to support progress towards ending homelessness. The overall objective is to have a better informed community - a community that is better positioned to lobby or take action on the basis of facts.  Registration for the series is now closed.

  • Last night's session was moderated by Glenn Engelmann was an informative look at what it will take to change direction?
  • Next week's final installment will look at the specific challenges women and queer youth face when at risk of homelessness?

Visit our webpage to register, find a YouTube link
to each completed session alongside any materials shared by the presenters.
DC COVID-19 Updates and Response
As always you can find the DC Government's COVID-19 informational page here. The page contains continually updated news, resources, vaccination sites and data on the public health emergency.

The March 15 Situational Update gives information on vaccine distribution, scheduling, per-registration and eligibility updates.
DC Statehood (HR51) Livestream
Monday, March 22
11:00 AM

Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) announced a way to watch the upcoming House Committee on Oversight and Reform hearing on her D.C. statehood bill (H.R. 51).

Livestream the event (watch online) at the House Oversight and Reform Committee YouTube page:
Share your Opinion with DDOT
DDOT is requesting input on moveDC, the District’s long-range transportation plan.

Take the move DC Phase 2 Survey and tell DDOT what your priorities are.
Click here to complete the survey. The survey closes on March 31st.

Stead Park Recreation Center – Community Meeting
Tuesday, March 30 @ 6:30 PM

Please join the DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) and the DC Department of General Services (DGS) for a virtual community meeting to discuss the upcoming renovations to the Stead Park Recreation Center. Your attendance and feedback are critical to the process and greatly appreciated. All ages are welcome!
 
To Join by Phone: 202-860-2110 | Attendee access code 360 353 07
Flood and Water Damage Forum
Thursday, April 1
4:00-5:00 PM

The DC Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking (DISB) is hosting a Flood and Water Damage: Prevention, Protection and Programs forum. The forum is designed to help the community understand how to protect your property from flood and water damage. Also, understand the complaint process and resources available when damage occurs. Topics include:

• Assistance for residents affected by water damage
• Predicting floods, replacement of flood damaged equipment, mitigation activities
• Role of insurance brokers/agents, claims process, howto understand your policy contract

Phone line and website open at 3:45 p.m. on April 1
Phone: 1-650-479-3208 Access Code: 160-184-7600
Phillips Collection Centennial Anniversary
It's not often that you get to celebrate a neighbor's 100th anniversary but this year we can all raise a toast to this local gem.

  • Read this thoughtful Georgetowner article that pays tribute to the collection and its history.
  • NPR's Happy Birthday To The Phillips Collection, America's First Museum Of Modern Art
  • The Washington Post's article Phillips Collection is turning 100 and showing what future of classic museums can be
  • Enjoy this fun collection of 100 Phillips friends sharing a significant Phillips experience. Here at DCCA we would add the special experience of the Phillips kindly bringing their art and and knowledge into our DCCA members' homes with a special online presentation during the height of the pandemic.
  • And of course check out the Phillips website for upcoming online and in person events.
Before and After Snapshot: Swift Cleaners at 17th & R over 30 years
A fun little time travel piece was recently featured on the Popville site.

Check out the photos by MD Calabro that document the signage and other changes at Swift.

Click here to see the side by side!
This month's location is another celebration of neighborhood history but it also gives you a peek behind the curtain at how we arrive at the fabulous homes and institutions to celebrate each year.

The DCCA house tour committee is comprised of neighbors who love, respect and adore our neighborhood and it's their curiosity about a home, their commitment to researching and their respect for history that makes the home collection magical. Whether they are knocking on your door asking your to share your home or offering up their musings, or carefully documenting the stories and people that give featured locations life, the DCCA House Tour Committee excels at creating a unique experience.

Intrigued? Click to learn more about this month's featured location - on the corner of 16th & U!

If you are interested in helping the 2021 House Tour Committee with ideas and planning email DCCA info@dupont-circle.org
Go Fly a Kite!
Saturday/Sunday, March 27 & 28

Take to the Skies from your own yard or neighborhood park and soar!

Contribute your kite-flying merriment to the National Cherry Blossom Festival social media networks using the hashtag #BlossomKiteFly

This new twist on the long-standing tradition of kite flying among the cherry blossom trees during the last weekend of March means everyone is encouraged to broaden their kite-making skills and knowledge of kite flying with virtual workshops and demos beginning on March 15.

Click here to read more about this National Cherry Blossom event.
What's New In Neighborhood Food
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Another successful Take-Out Tuesday is in the books with Dupont Circle celebrating both the food and business of La Tomate, Mikkos and Annie's. Keep an eye out for local announcements about next week's restaurants.


  • Two Sushi Taro Alums Are Selling Stunning Takeout-Only Chirashi Bowls


  • A Huge Mini-Golf Course With Its Own Food Hall Will Open in Dupont This Summer

  • The D.C. bar industry is mourning the recent death of liquor legend Harvey Fry, a Texan whose super-rare collection of single-malt Scotch whisky helped build Jack Rose’s famous library of spirits.


  • Dolcezza Gelato announces reopening of four locations (including Dupont)
Newslinks of Note
How To Help Your Neighbors Get A COVID-19 Vaccine Around The D.C. Region - LINK

It Has Been A Year. 29 locals tell their stories - LINK

Nationals will open park for 5,000 on opening day - LINK

As Cherry Blossom Season Kicks Off, Officials Say They Might Close The Tidal Basin To Crowds Again - LINK
Membership runs through the calendar year.

DCCA membership is open to residents, businesses and supporters of the Dupont Circle neighborhood according to the Association's Bylaws.
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