November 19, 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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IMPORTANT: Businesses with Steateries in the 2300-2400 blocks of 18th Street
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All of the platforms will be removed beginning the first week of December. The jersey barriers are scheduled to be removed starting on Monday, December 2, after which the streateries themselves will be disassembled and removed.
All furniture, planters, etc. must be removed from the streateries or it will be discarded.
Once the structures have been removed and the street has been cleaned, the road will be re-striped to match its pre-pandemic configuration.
Participating businesses with questions should plan to meet with Chet Edelman from DDOT tomorrow (Thursday) morning at Tryst between 10am - 11:45am.
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Holiday Tree Lighting with the Grinch on Thursday, December 4th
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The Adams Morgan Partnership Business Improvement District will once again bring holiday cheer to the neighborhood with public art, holiday decorations, and a snowy sky with some holiday magic on Thursday, December 4th.
Visitors can experience the “All I Want Is You” interactive light display located in the plaza at Columbia Road and Adams Mill Road, NW. Designed and built by Davide Prete and Epigram Studios, the installation is what makes Adams Morgan such a wonderful place to live, work, play, and visit. The illuminated display makes for a beautiful backdrop for holiday card photos.
On
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4, FROM 5:30 - 7PM,
the community is invited to help us light up the neighborhood as we unveil and light our interactive holiday display underneath a snow-filled sky.
The event will take place in the plaza at the corner of Columbia & Adams Mill Roads NW with live music from local cover band Gotcha Covered and a special appearance from The Grinch while snow falls from the sky throughout the event. There also will be hot cocoa samples provided by
Compass Coffee
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Adams Morgan Farmers Market
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The Adams Morgan Farmers Market at Unity Park (
Champlain St. at Columbia Rd., NW
) is open for the season on
Saturdays
from
8:30am - 1:00pm
featuring
Licking Creek Bend Farm
and
Ravenhook Bakehouse. Remie's Flowers and Plants
are back as well.
Ravenhook will be featuring: Texas Pecan Pie; Mile High Apple Pie;
Soft Dinner Rolls; and Cranberry Walnut Sourdough
Come to the Adams Morgan Farmers Market for fresh picked, chemical-free (and tariff-free) produce. We're entering the fall season. Our amazing, hard working staff tells us the fall will produce:
a wide variety of Winter Squashes, Arugula, Beets, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Eggplant, Melons, Chicory Root, Apples, Hot peppers, Herbs, Basil, Pears, Amaranth, String Beans Snap Peas, Garlic and Collard Greens, Jerusalem (also called) Sun Chokes
...and other fall goodies and they say some surprises along with seasonal fruits from our partner orchard.
Plastic bags are no longer available from the market, so please remember your own bags!
Look for the announcement about the availability of pesticide-free Christmas Trees at the market.
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Thanksgiving (and more) in Adams Morgan
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Because Science
will be hosting a
Holiday Gifting Weekend
from Friday, Nov. 28 through Monday Dec. 1
with specials, prizes, and
much more
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Easy Tiger Tavern
will be
open at 11:30 am and close at 2:00 am on Thanksgiving
. We'll be showing all the football games and have a
$20 turkey dinner special
that day!
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Federalist Pig
will be doing Fedsgiving: Let Federalist Pig handle the holiday hustle this year. Our pitmasters are firing up the smokers and serving a full lineup of smoked turkey, BBQ meats, and classic seasonal sides,
everything you need for a no-stress, flavor-packed Thanksgiving feast
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Place your order by November 21
, then pick up your Fedsgiving spread on November 25 or November 26. Whether you’re feeding family, friends, or the whole neighborhood, Fed Pig’s got your table covered.
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Namak
(1813 Columbia Rd) will be open on Thanksgiving from 12-5PM for a
Thanksgiving celebration with a Mediterranean twist
— a three-course meal for $55 per person.
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Tiny Vinyl Shop
will be hosting a
Black Friday popup market
in the closed section of Champlain Street (next to Unity Park).
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Town Tavern
(2323 18th St) will be open for Thanksgiving as usual! Open at 4pm-close with
football, festive drinks, full bar and a Thanksgiving buffet
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Tryst Trading Company (
Tryst
&
The Diner
)
will have
complete holiday meals available for order and pick up
.
Click here
for menu options.
Adams Morgan businesses, please submit your Thanksgiving specials
here
to be included in our newsletter.
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Wednesday, December 3 at 5:30 pm
Join neighbors on the front steps of
The Festival Center
(1640 Columbia Rd NW) to hand out yummy hot coca from Potter's House to passersby while we enjoy our favorite holiday songs and enjoy spending time with one another!
RSVP here
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Let’s End the Year with Laughter — For A Cause!
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Miriam's Kitchen is thrilled to invite you to their December special event:
Comedy Night to End Chronic Homelessness
, an evening full of good vibes, great people, and hilarious performances in partnership with Grassroots Comedy — all supporting Miriam’s Kitchen’s mission to end chronic homelessness in DC.
Join in for a night where your laughter and the magic of the holiday spirit make an impact. Every ticket helps fund meals, housing support, and advocacy for our unhoused neighbors. Because everyone deserves a place to call home.
Saturday, December 13 at 7pm
The Festival Center (1640 Columbia Rd NW)
Tickets on Eventbrite
: $23 early bird (until 11/21), $33 general admission
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New Revolving Fund Opens for DC Restaurants
Mayor Muriel Bowser last week announced a new Capitalized Revolving Fund Program with micro-lines of credit up to $10,000 for small businesses that struggle to access traditional financing.
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Why This Matters:
The program fills a gap for restaurants needing short-term working capital without conventional lending barriers. Funds can be used for equipment, payroll, marketing, or operational expenses.
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Next Steps:
Applications are open now through Dec. 12. Your restaurant must be District-based, licensed, maintain a business bank account, and demonstrate barriers to traditional credit access.
Read the full program details and apply today
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RAMMYS Nominations Now Open
Time to shine!
Nominations are now open
for the 44th annual RAMMYS Awards.
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Spotlight Excellence:
From Best New Restaurant, to Fast Casual Restaurant of the Year, to Chef of the Year, help us celebrate industry excellence. Nominate now through Feb. 1, 2026.
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Put Your Best Forward:
Self-nominations are welcomed and encouraged. No one knows your restaurant's hard work and achievements better than you do. Don't wait –
submit your nominations today
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Free AI Strategy Webinar for Restaurant Operators
RAMW Allied Member Acme Paper & Supply presents Demystifying AI, a guide to implementing artificial intelligence in your restaurant operations without falling into common pitfalls.
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Why This Matters:
Nick Damoulakis, president of software and AI development company
Orases
, breaks down what makes the difference between failure and success, including:
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Why 95% of AI initiatives fail and how to avoid the Valley of Death in change management.
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How to align vision, consensus, and skills to manage complex transformation.
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Simple frameworks for identifying high-impact, low-risk AI opportunities.
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Register Now:
The webinar is at 10 am on Dec. 9.
Sign up today
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You are invited to join the DC Chamber of Commerce, Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and Restaurant Association of Metropolitan Washington for a Virtual Town Hall on
Thursday, November 20 at 2:00 p.m.
During this virtual briefing you will learn more about the Healthy DC Plan, how it works, and how it can benefit DC community members.
The DC Health Benefit Exchange Authority is proud to introduce the Healthy DC Plan, a new, no cost, high quality health coverage option for DC residents, launching on January 1, 2026. With upcoming changes to DC Medicaid eligibility taking effect on December 31, 2025, the Healthy DC Plan ensures continuous coverage and care for residents who may be impacted.
This plan is designed to make healthcare accessible and affordable, offering no monthly payments, no cost for care, and coverage for many essential medical services. It's a reliable option for residents who want peace of mind, knowing that their healthcare needs will continue to be met without interruption.
Don't miss this chance to get all the details you need about this important new coverage option and your questions answered by our experts.
Register now to secure your spot
and learn how the Healthy DC Plan can help you and your community stay covered.
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ARE YOU HIRING?
Join the RAMW/DOES Hospitality Hiring Fair
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RAMW is partnering with the DC Department of Employment Services (DOES) to co-host a special "Hospitality Hiring Day".
Tuesday, December 9th; 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
DOES Headquarters; 4058 Minnesota Ave., NE, WDC
There is no cost to participate however space is limited!
Don't miss this opportunity to meet over 250 job seekers interested in securing a position in the food and hospitality industry.
This is specifically a hiring event, and you will have the opportunity to interview and hire employees that day!
Let RAMW know
if you are interested in participating
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Upon confirmation of your your interest, a link and instructions to register for the event will be emailed to you. You must have your EIN # to register.
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The 2025-2026 Wells Fargo Small Business Fellowship Program
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Applications are now open for the Wells Fargo Small Business Fellowship, powered by the Watson Institute. This fully funded program is designed for entrepreneurs ready to scale their businesses and make a deeper impact in their communities.
What the Fellowship Includes:
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Tailored training built specifically for small business owners
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Mentorship from seasoned industry leaders
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Access to capital pathways, valuable networks, and essential resources
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A financial stipend to host a community event
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In-person networking with fellow entrepreneurs and experts
Lean more and take your business to the next level!
Apply by January 8
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Reserve Your Spot: Upcoming Certified Up Workshop
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Are you small business owner interested in obtaining various business certifications to grow your business while increasing sales and securing contracts? Certified Up is an innovative business development program powered by the Washington Area Community Investment Fund (WACIF) and designed to empower small businesses through comprehensive certification training and technical assistance.
1:1 Expert Open Hours with Yodit Shibru
November 24; 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM ET
Location:
Via Phone Call
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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