September 17, 2025
Updates from Adams Morgan
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to see previous updates in our newsletter archive
Check
ObviouslyDC.com
for the latest in DC government funding and grant opportunities for businesses.
Be prepared. Visit to
Ready.DC.gov
for preparedness information for a
variety of hazards including manmade and natural disasters.
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Save the Date: Adams Morgan Apple Festival: October 18
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The Annual
Adams Morgan Apple Pie Baking Contest
and the Annual Licking Creek Bend Farm Heirloom Apple Tasting returns on Saturday, October 18! The highly-anticipated community event will take place in front of The Line Hotel and directly across the street from the farmer’s market in Unity Park at Euclid and Champlain Streets NW.
The entry form for pie baking contestants went live
on our website
earlier today and the 16 contestant spots have already been filled
. The form will remain live through tomorrow morning if you'd like to sign up as an alternate in case one or more of the contestants is unable to compete.
More info and a gallery of last year's entries can be found on our
website
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Adams Morgan PorchFest: November 1
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The 15th edition of
Adams Morgan PorchFest
is coming up on Saturday, November 1 and we're in the midst of planning for another great event.
There are several ways you can get involved (other than just showing up and enjoying the day):
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Perform:
If you are a musician and would like to perform, please fill out the
band registration form
. Be aware that we always have more bands sign up than we have spots available to play, so signing up doesn't guarantee a space. Also we need to see you play, so be prepared to share video of your band performing. We are open to all musical genres but we're looking for live performances.
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Volunteer:
We have a very small staff and this is a very large event that we can't put on without volunteers. Volunteers will get a PorchFest t-shirt, access to the green room with food & drinks during the event, and more! To sign up to volunteer,
please click here
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Host performances at your place:
This event grows every year but we work to grow it responsibly. We want to maintain an event footprint that is small enough that someone can walk from one end to the other while continuing to grow, and to do that we're hoping to find new locations in the neighborhood that are far enough away from existing spots to avoid sound bleed. If you're interested in hosting please email me at
bbarrie@admodc.org
and we can take a look at where your spot is in relation to other porches and I can let you know what is involved.
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Adams Morgan Farmers Market
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The Adams Morgan Farmers Market is open for the season on
Saturdays
from
8:30am - 12:30pm
featuring
Licking Creek Bend Farm
and
Ravenhook Bakehouse. Remie's Flowers and Plants
are back as well.
Ravenhook will be featuring: Mexican Street Corn Focaccia; Lemon Curd Brioche; Cinnamon Babka; Rosemary Sourdough
Come to the Adams Morgan Farmers Market for fresh picked, chemical free (and tariff free) produce. We're entering the peak summer season so look for these during September:
Our farm staff wants you to look forward during in the next two months for:
Eggplant; Cucumbers; Cantaloupes; Chicory Root; Apples; Hot peppers; Bell Peppers; Cauliflower; Broccoli; Herbs; Basil; Pears; Amaranth; String Beans.
...and other summer goodies and they say some surprises along with, from our partner orchard:
Peaches; Pears; Plums; Apples and other seasonal fruits
Plastic bags are no longer available from the market, so please remember your own bags!
2025 CSA Season Membership is now open.
Click here
for more information, including the membership form.
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Opening Celebration for The Weight of Softness
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Friday, September 19, 2025; 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Curated by Tyryn Goodson-Seck and featuring: Asia Anderson, Jessica Cherry, Taryn Harris, and Kamilah House
This Friday, join the DC Arts Center for the Opening Celebration of our next Main Gallery exhibition, The Weight of Softness, curated by Tyryn Goodson-Seck.
The Weight of Softness brings together Black women and femme-identifying artists whose work embodies love in its fullest form. Through tenderness, vulnerability, and resilience, the exhibition reveals softness not as fragility but as strength — a force that liberates, nurtures, and transforms.
Explore the Exhibition
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Upcoming Events to Stay Involved
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Author Talk with Dr. Jared Fox, September 19 at 7pm
Join in for an author talk with Dr. Jared Fox to discuss his new book Learning Environment: Inspirational Actions, Approaches, and Stories from the Science Classroom, an award-winning environmental science teacher’s actionable roadmap for educators interested in making the world a classroom, even in the city.
RSVP here
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Michele Evans in Conversation with Teri Ellen Cross Davis, September 23 at 7pm
Listen and learn from Michele Evans and Teri Ellen Cross Davis as they discuss Evans's work purl, a reimagining of timeless myths from Homer's Odyssey. This poignant debut collection, inspired by the poetry of Phillis Wheatley Peters, amplifies a chorus of the marginalized: queens and maidens, mothers and daughters, wives and mistresses, goddesses and slaves, “brimming with songs/ muffled voices rarely heard.” Hosted in collaboration with The Inner Loop.
RSVP here
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Fuel Your Business's Green Growth with Capital Strategies
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Wednesday, September 24; 12 - 1pm
Are you ready to grow your sustainability-focused business but unsure how to secure the resources to get there? This engaging webinar brings together seasoned entrepreneurs who have successfully navigated the funding landscape to scale their own green ventures.
You’ll gain practical insights into:
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Proven strategies for raising capital to fuel sustainable growth
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Diverse funding avenues, including: grants, impact investors, and green loans
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How to position your business to attract mission-aligned capital
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Actionable steps you can take to refine your business model or prepare to scale
This session is designed for entrepreneurs, founders, and change-makers who are committed to building a sustainable future. You’ll leave with tools, knowledge, and inspiration to accelerate your growth journey.
Reserve your spot today and take the next step toward scaling your green business.
RSVP Now
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DLCP Fall Forum - A Special Invitation from Director Tiffany Crowe
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This gathering will be a wonderful opportunity to:
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Learn more about DLCP has been doing to Grow DC's business economy and to protect consumers, and what it is on the horizon for FY 2026
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Meet DLCP’s senior leadership and management team
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Share your ideas with the agency and how we can work together for District residents and businesses
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Connect with colleagues and community partners
Tuesday, September 23, 2024; 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
1100 4th Street SW, Washington, D.C.
Reserve Your Spot
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Webinar: DC Parking Cashout Law Compliance & Reporting
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It's almost that time of the year: the DC Parking Cashout Law reporting dashboard opens on October 15! If you need assistance with compliance or are not sure if you need to report this year, goDCgo is available to help. Join goDCgo on
Wednesday, October 8 from 10-11am
for a comprehensive overview of the DC Parking Cashout Law, your compliance options, and how to report.
Can’t make it? Still register and they'll send you a recording of the webinar after the event along with the resources and materials mentioned in the presentation.
Register Now
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Tomorrow: Executive Authority & IP Protection Workshop
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Don’t miss the opportunity to join the DC Chamber for a strategic, hands-on session designed to help business leaders and entrepreneurs enhance visibility, strengthen executive authority, and safeguard their intellectual property in today’s marketplace.
Thursday, September 18, 2025; 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Reed Smith LLP, 1301 K St NW Suite-110 East Tower
Register now
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Borrowing for Small Businesses
This session will help you understand your business’s financing options and put you in the best position to get the funding your business needs. You’ll learn why businesses borrow, where to turn for funding, and how the lending process works to get you to a smoother, smarter, and often more successful outcome.
September 23, 2025; 12:00pm
Register now
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Small Business Resource Center
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DC APEX Accelerators help businesses
DC APEX Accelerator
offers personalized business counseling and competitive insights for navigating the government contracting process successfully.
If you already have experience working on government contracts and are looking for help to secure other contracts, we are available to help. At the DC APEX Accelerator, businesses get help with strategies to pursue state, local, and federal government contracts.
The full calendar of upcoming events can be found
here
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💸Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Application
Amount: Free Business Training
Deadline: Rolling
Learn more here
We look for applicants who are passionate about growing their business and creating jobs in their communities who generally meet these criteria: - Small business owner or co-owner - Business revenues over $75,000 in the most recent fiscal year - Business in operation for 2+ years -Business with 2+ employees (including the owner).
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Additional Funding Opportunities:
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Sponsor one of our community events! Partner with our community while reaching some of the city's most desirable demographics. For details, contact
Kristen Barden
at
202-997-0783.
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BOARD MEETINGS
The Board of Directors of the Adams Morgan Partnership Business Improvement District meets on the second Tuesday of every month (except August, October, and December).
Meetings are currently being held online and begin at 5pm.
Our Annual Meeting is held in March. Contact
Brian Barrie
for information about attending board meetings.
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Adams Morgan Partnership
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