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“WHERE WASHINGTON SHOPS FOR A NEW ADDRESS!”®

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Est. 1981

High, Wide & Hand-some! 5BR/4.5BA on

four fi nished levels with large room pro-

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lous block!$1,100,000

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CAPITOL HILL – Completely reno-vated 2BR/2.5BA w/ parking, just steps to all the Hill’s hot spots!

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CAPITOL HILL – 4BR/2.5BA w/ 1BR In-Law Suite, backyard oasis & GARAGE! $849,000

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Stan Bissey 202-841-1433 THE BISSEY TEAM

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CAPITOL HILL – Split-level design maximizes space & creates storage!$238,500

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Todd Bissey 202-841-SOLD THE BISSEY TEAM

SOLD!

CAPITOL HILL – 2BR/2BA new in 2008 w/ secure parking!$409,000

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Pete Frias 202-744-8973

SOLD!

SHEPHERD PARK – Rarely Available RENOVATED Home in Shepherd Park! $789,500

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Fern Pannill 240-508-4856

CAPITOL HILL – 8-unit apartment building in need of a new hands-on owner!

501 Seward Square, SE Todd Bissey 202-841-SOLD

THE BISSEY TEAM

CAPITOL HILL – Wow! Is it possible that this 4BR/3.5BA is too nice?$899,000

www.homevisit.com/DC7361472447 Tenn. Avenue, NE

Pete Frias 202-744-8973

CAPITOL HILL – 1BR Condo w/ patio, parking, fi replace & 12 foot ceilings! $309,000

www.chriszimmer.com/614EL614 Elliott Street, NE #1C

Genie Hutinet 202-413-7661

CAPITOL HILL – Extremely well appointed 3BR/3.5BA steps to E.Mkt!$1,295,000

www.MouseOnHouse.com/11885610 Independence Ave, SE

Genie Hutinet 202-413-7661

SOLD!

CAPITOL HILL – 3BR/2.5BA w/ GA-RAGE, steps to Barrack’s Row & 1.5 blks to E.Mkt. METRO! $698,500

http://www.chriszimmer.com/5377SE537 7th Street, SE

Todd Bissey 202-841-SOLD THE BISSEY TEAM

SOLD!

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Simply Fabulous !4 br 3ba + GARAGE!

1362 East Capitol Street

Opportunity for Sale!705 N. Carolina

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Expect to be Envied!826 A Street, SE

Inaugural Parade Views!!Balcony Beauty!

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Grande Dame at the Market4 BR 3.5 baths + 2-Bedroom Income Unit!

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Wonderfully maintained and updated home convenient to Eastern Market and two Metros! This corner property is fl ooded with light from three exposures and boasts hardwood fl oors, original moldings and three working fi replaces. Upstairs features a large eat-in kitchen, separate dining and living rooms, a charming den plus three bedrooms and two and one half baths. Downstairs is a one bedroom/one bath rental unit. The side gardens

have been professionally landscaped and provide an oasis from city life. Plus a private rear patio for entertaining and dining al fresco. $939,000

Price Reduced!2216 North Capitol Street, NW • DROP DEAD GORGEOUS PORCH FRONT!High end renovation features an open fl oor plan with gourmet kitchen - stainless steel appliances, granite counters and recessed lights. French doors lead out to large deck which is perfect for entertaining. Second fl oor Master bedroom with en suite bath and a separate loft, two other bedrooms and hall bath completes this level. Copious closet/storage space, hardwood fl oors, ceiling fans, alarm system washer/dryer, high ceilings throughout. Lower level is a legal one bedroom unit with open fl oor plan, upgraded stainless steel appliances, washer/dryer and outdoor space. Off street parking for at least two cars. Easy access to downtown, Capitol Hill. $574,000

First Open Sunday September 12th 1-4pmCapitol Hill903 G Street, SEEuropean Flair on Barracks Row!Perfectly located steps to the bustling andexciting 8th Street Corridor. Two blocks to the Eastern Market Metro and a stroll to the Market. Fantastic three bedroom/one bath home with original details galore. Tastefully up-dated and decorated to magically transport one to Tuscany or Provence! Absolutely adorable rear garden and a lower level in-law suite complete this lovely offering!$849,000

Steal A Deal3537 14th Street, NWPrime Commercial Space!Fabulous opportunity to purchase a prime commercial property located close to the Tivoli Theatre, the new Gi-ant and the Target shopping complex. The 14th Street corridor is booming with new restaurants, shops and condominiums. This property has been renovated and consists of four offi ce suites, a kitchenette and an unfi n-ished storage basement.$464,000 or for rent $2,200/mo.

The Old Bowen Farm At Sandy Bottom1525 Old Plum Point Rd. Huntingtown, Md. 20639Fully Restored Historic Home, Circa 1832Lovingly restored three bedroom, one and one half bath farm house with wood fl oors throughout, formal living room, sepa-rate dining room, country kitchen, guest cottage/offi ce/artist studio with running water, garage/barn with electric, and water. A large parking area surrounded by granite curbs and walkways. This home boasts two center halls with formal staircases, nine and ten foot ceilings surrounded by 92 feet of porch. Historic zoning allows for a bed and breakfast, antique or craft shop. The main house has the original woodwork, doors, wood fl oors and plaster walls. Property is surrounded by rolling farmland and is an easy commute to DC, Annapolis or Baltimore.$575,000

Waterfront – Price Reduced!4002 17th St. Chesapeake Beach, Md. 20732Vacation All Year!You won’t believe the amazing views of the chesapeake bay from almost every room of this beautiful, spacious townhome in the much sought after community of Chesapeake Station! Steps to the beach, boardwalk, resaturants, shopping center, public library, railway musuem, water park and marinas! This home is in “move in” condition and features three bedrooms, three and one half baths, two sided fi replace in master bed-room and master bath. Fireplace in living room, chef’s kitchen, fi nished lower level with large recreation room, one bedroom and full bath. Mulitple decks, and much more!$449,900

Waterfront/SWGangplank Marina, 600 Water Street, SWFor the unique, discriminating and adventuroushome buyer...Floating House… Own a snug contemporary home on the water. Cathedral ceilings, skylights, large fully equipped kitchen, step-down living room, step-down bedroom, den/loft, roof-top deck with fantastic views of the sunsets, 4th of July fi reworks and surrounding yacht marina. CAC, electric heat pumps, great neighbors and much more... Must see to appreciate. A whole new experience in living!$185,000


Who’s doing biz in August?

334 11th St., NE7-Days/Over List Price!

1005 South Carolina Ave., SESold twice in as many weeks!

310 13th St., NE9-Days/Above List Price!

615 K St., NE6-Days/Above List Price!

904 Constitution Ave., NE6-Days/Above List Price!

202.255.5554

GONE!

GONE!

GONE!

GONE!

GONE!Congress is back;

again parking’s a bummer,but we locals know,

Fall’s better than Summer.

Yearning to move,but feel that it’s chancy?

We’ve sold more this year,than 8th Street’s gotten fancy.

The market’s still sliding,newscasters bemoan,

not on our little Hill,we’re solid as stone.

So exit the pool! Back to work!Stop your slacking!Just give us a call,

soon you’ll be packing!

“I’ve done 43 transactions with Tom & his team over the past 12 years. His guidance when I am purchasing or selling a property, on everything from to paint colors to pricing is perfect/fl awless/right on every time. I almost always get my price, always have a smooth settlement, and never have any headaches at closing.” • Ryan Loughlin, Rainbow Properties, LLC

202.255.5554


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1st Friday of each month: Kids music with MR. SKIPLast Friday of each month: Wine Tasting

* Round Challah and Holiday Menu available for the upcoming Jewish Holidays. *

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FOR SALE:

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*Your Neighborhood Realtors*

1311 Delaware Ave, SWUnit S445 | $109,900

Studio, 1BA

736 7th St, SE ................................................................... $599,000

UNDER CONTRACT:

748 7th ST, SE | Unit C$799,999 | A RARITY INDEED: 2100+ Square Foot, 3BR condo (big-ger than many Hill homes!) with view of capitol, outdoor space, and parking!

606 Kentucky Ave, SE | Unit A $549,999 plus $10,000 Seller CreditProvidence Square: Gorgeous, like-new

(2005) 1200 SF, 2 Level, 2 BR/2BA plus loft condo with parking & fi replace.1

block to Metro. 1238 D St, SE | $699,0002 BR/1.5BA, large garage and huge yard.

355 I ST, S618, SW$299,999 | Potomac Place

Condo: 750 SF one BR on 6th/top fl oor with balcony, new bamboo fl oors.

Smack dab in center of new SW Waterfront Dev’t.

559 15th St, SE.........$599,000

SOLD

ineveryissue18 Go ... See ... Do

20 Washington’s Best Calendar

57 The Bulletin Board

73 Spotted on the Hill / by Peter Vankevich

105 Dining Coupons

151 Classifi ed Ads

159 Last Word

electionspecial38 Gray Contests Fenty’s Plan for DC / by Paul Shinkman

40 A Tale of Two Cities- The Ward 6 Race / by Paul Shinkman

44 Council Chair: Kwame Brown vs Vincent Orange/ by Paul

Shinkman

48 At Large: Mendelson vs Ray vs Brown / by Paul Shinkman

50 Changes in the Election Procedures / by Paul Shinkman

52 The Numbers: The Key Fiscal Challenge? / by Jenny Reed

newsofthecapitolstreets34 Adams Morgan Day Festival / by Shenray Wright

55 Hill Buzz / by Celeste McCall

66 Summer at 15th & D / by Shannon Holloway

67 New Capitol Hill Village Board / by Mike Canning

68 Yards Park Opens / by Rindy O’Brien

70 Eastern High Reborn / by Shannon Holloway

72 Summer Basketball / by Elizabeth Nelson

communitylife74 In Memorium: Richard Sundberg / by Bart Barnes

76 Barracks Row Fall Festival / by Sharon Bosworth

78 H Street Life / by Elise Bernard

80 South By West: Public Plazas / by William Rich

homesgardens fall special84 Behind the Scenes: Fragers & Gingkos / by Rindy O’Brian

88 Five Great Corner Gardens / by Derek Thomas

92 Recombining Nature / by Ryan Moody

96 Solar Power / by Jeff Johnson

100 The Greenest House on the Hill / by Judith Capen

104 Buffalo Construction / by Heather Schoell

09.10What’s Inside

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106 Garden Lady/ by Anonymous

108 A Home Offi ce Meets Many Needs / by Bruce Wentworth

110 Let’s Dance in Your Garden / by Cheryl Corson

realestate113 Capitol Intrigue: A Hill Rowhouse Hides a Tragic Past / by Robert Pohl

115 Changing Hands: Residential Home Sales / compiled by Don Denton

ARTSdiningentertainment Special119 Dining Review: Sei/ by Celeste McCall

122 Dining Notes / by Celeste McCall

124 Wine & Food: Proper Pairings / by Jon Genderson

126 Art and the City: Profi le - Wally Szyndler / by Jim J. Magner

108 At the Movies: A Second Look / by Mike Canning

130 Theater Review: Chess / by Barbara Wells

132 The Literary Hill / by Karen Lyon

kidsandfamily135 Kids & Family Notebook / by Mary-Frances Daly

138 Educating the District:: Back To School / by Lisa Raymond

139 Full Circle: CHAW Students Return in New Roles / by Megan Cheek

140 School Notes / compiled by Susan Braun Johnson

beautyhealthfi tness145 Bringing Food From Farm To Market/ by Pattie Cinelli

146 Some Facts About Local Food/ by Bernie Prince

148 DCPL’s Adaptive Services / by Steve Lilienthal

150 Is Your Child A Victim of Bullying? / by Ronda Bresnick Hauss

COVER: “Grandpa and Me: Raking Leaves”, Four Seasons Calendar, 1948. oil on canvas, 18 ½ x 18 in. Collection of George Lucas. From the exhibit “Telling Stories”. Featuring, Norman Rockwell, from the Collec-tions of George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, on view through Jan. 2, 2011, is the fi rst major exhibition to explore in-depth the connections between Rockwell’s iconic images of American life and the movies. Smith-sonian American Art Museum, 8th and F Streets, N.W., WDC. (202) 633-7970. http://americanart.si.edu

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CALENDAR & BULLETIN BOARDHILL RAG, DC NORTH & EAST OF THE RIVER:CALENDAR EDITOR: Kathleen Donner [email protected], [email protected]

GENERAL ASSIGNMENT Michelle Evans • [email protected] McCall • [email protected] Schoell • [email protected] Synder • [email protected] Avniel Spatz • [email protected] Waldron • [email protected] Gorinson • [email protected] Deutsch • [email protected] D. Shinkman - [email protected] Sunukjian - [email protected] Holloway - [email protected]

BEAUTY, HEALTH & FITNESSPatricia Cinelli • fi [email protected] Bresnick Hauss, LCSW • www.quietwaterscenter.com [email protected] Sherer • [email protected]

KIDS & FAMILYMary-Frances Daily • [email protected] Johnson • [email protected]

SOCIETY & EVENTSMickey Thompson • [email protected]

HOMES & GARDENSRindy O’Brien - Hill Gardener • [email protected] Thomas • [email protected] Capen • [email protected]: Mark Johnson • [email protected]

NEWS & NEIGHBORHOOD REPORTSANC6A: Tanya Snyder • [email protected]: Hunter Gorinson • [email protected]: Hunter Gorinson • [email protected]: Roberta Weiner • [email protected] ROW: [email protected] STREET LIFE: Elise Bernard • [email protected] NOSE: [email protected] CIRCLE • [email protected] • [email protected] VERNON TRIANGLE • [email protected] • [email protected] & U • [email protected]

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EXECUTIVE EDITOR: Melissa Ashabranner [email protected]

Th ree Th ousand Bucks Later . . .

By Dr. David Walls-Kaufman

So, one of my patients had an “episode” while

I was out of town for a week this past July.

Her symptoms were: headache, fatigue, feel-

ing extremely foggy, a little queasy, upper body

aches and pains.

To a chiropractor, this is classic: Misalign-

ment of the Atlas, the neck bone highest in the

neck, just under the skull. When it twists, it

twists the brain centers for nausea and balance.

You feel really loopy.

Had I been in town, she would have come

over, I would have checked the neck for twist-

ing, what we call “subluxation”, adjusted it, and

seen if it fi xed her problem.

But I wasn’t in town. And she’s a breast can-

cer survivor and she was worried and upset.

She called her doctor, got a visit, got a bat-

tery of tests, and saw another doctor specialist.

Th ey checked her heart wave patterns, brain

wave patterns, blood sugar, liver enzymes, the

works. Nothing.

She lost about three days for the travel, visits,

tests and results. All tolled, the procedures cost

her, personally, a co-pay of over $3,000, and

that’s with really good insurance.

When the offi ce got her call, she sounded re-

ally scared. My gut made me speak up: “You

need an Atlas adjustment.”

She came in, got the adjustment, and felt sig-

nifi cantly better getting off the table, all better

by nightfall.

. . . Ladies and gents, I propose that you in-

clude in your healthcare picture an understand-

ing of your nervous system! It is impossible to

have a twisted, bent or posturally abnormal

spine and NOT HAVE THAT TENSION AF-

FECT OUR NERVOUS SYSTEM!!!

And that means our wellness and life.

Try chiropractic.

For the better health and life experienceof you and your family –

Capitol Hill Chiropractic Center411 East Capitol St., SE

202.544.6035.Serving our neighborhood since 1985.

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