August 1, 2024
Updates from Adams Morgan
Click Here
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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Adams Morgan Partnership BID voted best BID/Main Street in DC for 2nd Consecutive Year!
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For the second year in a row, readers of the Washington City Paper have voted for us as the best BID/Main Street in DC. There are 12 BIDs in DC and about 26 Main Street programs.
Adams Morgan PorchFest
was also recognized as the best neighborhood music series in DC.
Thank you to everyone who attends and supports our events, and of course everyone who voted.
In addition to those awards, several Adams Morgan businesses won their categories including:
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🏆Live Music Thursdays at Shanklin Hall -
Best Date Activity
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🏆18th & U Duplex Diner (soon to be "Her Diner") -
Best Trivia Bar
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🏆Lapis -
Best Afghan Restaurant
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🏆Perry's -
Best Rooftop Bar
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🏆Shanklin Hall -
Best New Bar
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🏆The Diner -
Best Hangover Breakfast
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🏆Shanklin Hall -
Best Event Venue
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🏆Chai Lee, Shanklin Hall -
Best Bartender
Dozens of other Adams Morgan businesses were runners-up or finalists in their categories as well. Check out the full coverage at the
Washington City Paper
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AdMo Vibe Summer Concert Series Features Airport 77s Next Week
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AdMo Vibe
is a series of free, outdoor concerts featuring local musicians in Kalorama Park on Columbia Road, NW.
The series was scheduled to kick off yesterday, July 31, but an unexpected downpour rendered the field too wet and muddy for the concert.
AdMo Vibe is the ultimate setting for a family night out, date night, relaxing evening in the park, or solo adventure. The bands will be playing various genres of music including folk, pop, country, rock, jazz, and more. Participants can picnic with takeout from a local restaurant, enjoy good vibes with neighbors and friends, and visit an array of shops and boutiques just steps away before or after the performances.
CONCERT SCHEDULE:
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Wednesday, July 31 from 6-7:30pm:
The Saints Band from
The Sitar Center
RAINED OUT
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Wednesday, August 7 from 6-7:30pm:
Airport 77s
(Rock)
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Wednesday, August 14 from 6-7:30pm:
Justin Trawick and the Common Good
(Bluegrass, Rock, Reggae and Hip-Hop)
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Wednesday, August 21 from 6-7:30pm:
Emma G
(Pop & Soul)
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Wednesday, August 28 from 6-7:30pm:
RAIN DATE (stay tuned for details)
For a limited time, Adams Morgan restaurants will be offering specials before, during, and after the concerts.
Restaurant specials and business discounts are available on the website!
Adams Morgan businesses wanting to offer specials, please
click here
to submit or email
Brian Barrie
for more information.
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The Adams Morgan Farmers Market at Unity Park
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Every Saturday through December
8:30am - 1:00pm
at Unity Park (Corner of Euclid St and Columbia Rd)
Celebrating more than 52 years serving the Adams Morgan community.
REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR OWN BAGS and CONTAINERS for fragile produce.
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Columbia Road Bus Priority Project Construction Update
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Construction has begun on the Columbia Road Bus Priority Project.
Work will be weather dependent and began with site prep work. The first phase of construction will occur between Connecticut Avenue and 18th Street.
Work will be completed in two phases:
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Phase 1 is west of 18th Street
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Phase 2 is east of 18th Street
The parking regulations changes on side streets will be implemented concurrently with Phase 1 concrete work through the whole corridor.
The first step will be concrete work in Phase 1:
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Work will begin near Columbia and California and they will generally work northeast from there
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Each of the following elements will take about seven days, but weather and possible streetcar tracks embedded deep in roadway foundation may extend that timeline: Six boarding platforms; Two pedestrian refuges
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If Phase 1 concrete work moves quickly (streetcar tracks minimally impact construction duration), work on Phase 2 concrete work will begin immediately. If Phase 1 concrete work is slow, Phase 2 may not begin until Spring 2025. (Pavement markings cannot be installed in cold weather, so DDOT will not begin work if there is a risk we will not be able to finish before winter.)
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After concrete work, any necessary roadway resurfacing will be completed. That should last less than two weeks.
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Lastly, all of the new pavement markings, vertical barriers, and signs will be installed.
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Construction of Phase 1 could be complete before October, but if there are substantial delays, it will extend into November.
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Phase 2 will follow the same progression of items 3, 5, and 6 above. However, it should move faster because there are only two boarding platforms and one pedestrian refuge. I will provide an update once that is ready to move forward.
And a few notes to be aware of during the construction period:
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Construction will take place after AM rush hour and before PM rush hour on weekdays. Weekend work during the daytime is also possible.
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Travel lanes in both directions will remain open so no detours are anticipated.
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Keep an eye out for “Emergency No Parking” signs. These will be used extensively through the corridor to establish work zones.
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Bus stops will be closed during construction and bus riders should use the adjacent bus stops. Each bus stop will be made usable before construction begins at an adjacent stop.
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Remember to be cautious and patient in work zones.
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DDOT works hard to minimize down time during construction. The work zone may appear idle while tasks that are critical, but less visible are under way such as inspections or traffic signal work.
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Dupont Deckover and Connecticut Ave NW Streetscape is expected to begin in the Fall west of this project’s work zone and their work will tie directly into ours.
The construction process can be frustrating and we appreciate your patience over the coming months.
Link to download plans
To learn more about the project visit the
project website
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All-You-Can-Eat-and-Drink Maryland Blue Crab Fest
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Sunday, August 4th
Two Seatings: 1pm-3:30pm and 5pm-7:30pm.
Tickets are $125/person (plus tax and service charge)
Includes AYCE crabs, sides and beer, and can be booked on Resy.
The next best thing to a summer beach getaway, Michelin-honored The Imperial is bringing Chesapeake crabhouse vibes to Adams Morgan with its first-ever “All-You-Can-Eat-and-Drink Maryland Blue Crab Fest”. Hosted on its two-level rooftop terrace, the crustacean feast will feature endless steamed local blue crabs, plus all the fixins and bottomless Natty Boh.
More info and reservations
here
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Free Narcan Kits Now Available
RAMW has partnered with the District Department of Behavioral Health to distribute
free naloxone kits
– also known as Narcan, to District restaurants, bars, and event venues.
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What Is It?
When administered in time, Narcan can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.
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Deeper Dive?
The District is third in the US in opioid deaths.
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What About Training?
No Medical knowledge or training is not needed to administer Narcan. Learn more on the video at the end of
this page
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Order Now:
Order your Narcan kit here
. Materials are available in English and Spanish and mailed within 7 days.
New Survey: Restaurant Workers’ Transportation Needs
DC
wants to hear your challenges
with public transportation and how you would improve it.
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Background:
The DC Mobility Innovation District, led by the Southwest and Capitol Riverfront Business Improvement Districts, is studying the transportation challenges of entertainment and hospitality workers.
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As a Thank You:
Survey participants can enter a drawing for a gift card.
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Sound Off:
Survey closes Friday and is available in
English
and
Spanish
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Reminder: Submit Your Claim for Payment Card Settlement
If you accepted Visa or Mastercard credit or debit cards between 2004 and 2019, you may be eligible to receive a portion of a $6 billion settlement.
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Why it Matters:
You may have been overcharged with interchange fees.
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Claim Your Share:
To learn more and submit a claim, visit the official
Payment Card Settlement site
. The deadline to file a claim is August 30.
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DC Public Library Community Survey
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Periodically, DC Public Library conducts community needs assessments to help guide long-term planning. This survey seeks to understand community needs in the Adams Morgan/U Street/Dupont Circle neighborhoods to best support current and future library users. Please take a minute to complete this survey to help the Library with strategic planning.
Click here
to take the survey.
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MPD’s National Night Out 2024– August 6th!
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The District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department actively joins thousands of DC residents, DC government & nonprofit agencies, and other community leaders to celebrate National Night Out. From community cookouts to open houses, block parties, and athletic events – DC is geared up for its annual celebration of
America’s Night Out Against Crime
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More info including event locations
here
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Download the event flier
here.
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DEI Business Fellowship - Applications Now Open!
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What?
The
DEI Business Fellowship
is an annual group for businesses led, owned, or operated by professionals from historically underrepresented communities (BIPOC, LGBTQ+, veterans, disabled persons, women) or organizations with practices around DEI. The selected businesses get one free year of DDC membership and exclusive marketing and sales training.
Why it Matters.
This is an opportunity for selected businesses to grow their team by 100+ tourism professionals and better reach travel and tourism audiences. Through our robust suite of
member benefits
, mentorship, education, and networking opportunities, we will help sustain and grow their business, with a particular focus on reaching business and leisure travelers.
Learn More.
Applications for our 2025 cohort opened on August 1st. Businesses interested in participating can see eligibility criteria and
access the application here
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Please contact Zoe Roberts at
zoe@washington.org
or 202-789-7034 with any questions.
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Take the Climate Ready DC 2.0 Survey
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The climate is changing. Precipitation, flooding, and extreme heat are becoming more frequent and more extreme in the District of Columbia.
Community feedback is an important part of hearing how these changes affect life in the District and understanding what government can do to help the city and its residents prepare.
As the District strives to reduce our contributions to global climate change by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions, we must also prepare for a new climate future.
The Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) and the Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA) are revising
Climate Ready DC
and the Climate Action chapter of
Resilient DC
. When completed, these updated documents will create a roadmap for how District government can best ensure that District residents, businesses, infrastructure and environment can thrive in the face of climate change.
DOEE wants to hear from you to make sure the new strategies to be included in Climate Ready DC 2.0 are right. DOEE and HSEMA invite you to share your stories and thoughts by taking the survey, finding us at upcoming events, or signing up for email updates about the project on our website.
Take the
Climate Ready DC 2.0 Survey
today!
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Seeking Mentors in Adams Morgan
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The following is from Hailey Royster, Volunteer Coordinator for
College Bound, Inc.
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Hello!
My name is Hailey. I am the volunteer coordinator with College Bound. College Bound offers mentoring, SAT preparation, and academic/career guidance free of charge to assist 8th-12th grade students in the DC area in meeting their post-secondary educational goals. The College Bound team relies on volunteer mentors to help our students realize their college dreams! I would like to get the information out to the community to see if they want to volunteer their time to help change a child's life. The commitment is once a week for two hours at one of our eight locations. It takes a community of people to make a difference and I know we can make a huge difference.
Washington DC Fox 5
release on College Bound from May 2024
Best, Hailey
Currently recruiting
STUDENTS
and
MENTORS
for the 23-24 School Year.
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Webinar: Maximize IRA Clean Energy Tax Credits for Community Development
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August 6; 2-3 pm
Find out from Ronald Newman, Senior Advisor for Inflation Reduction Act at the U.S. Department of Treasury. He will explain how community developers can get tax credits for improving the energy efficiency of buildings — and for offering clean energy loans and resources to community members. Newman has specifically tailored this webinar to focus on Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) tax credits that are particularly useful to community development organizations. He will engage the audience in Q&A, so get your questions ready.
Click here
to register and for more information.
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Webinar: AI+ Cloud - The Recipe for Businesses to Scale and Compete
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August 7; 1pm
As the agility of the cloud meets with emerging technologies like AI, growing businesses are leveraging innovative solutions to level the playing field. Join us for this special virtual event, as Inc. moderator Julianne Pepitone sits down with Oracle NetSuite’s Sam Levy and Undercover Snacks co-owner Michael Levy, delving into key strategies for growing businesses to keep pace with the competition in today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape.
Click here
to register and for more information.
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DC Small Biz Help Workshop: Summer 2024 Calendar
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Have you heard? The new
DCSmallBizHelp.com
is here! CNHED is excited to announce the relaunch of
DCSmallBizHelp
, a one-stop resource hub to help plan, start, and grow your small business. The newly revamped website connects small businesses to various services, programs, lenders, and government agencies in the District.
Check out the upcoming training and knowledge building opportunities in
CNHED's DC Small Business Help Workshop Calendar
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One such incredible opportunity is the
Minority Impact Accelerator (MiPA)
, hosted by DE Global One. This 16-week cohort based program provides B2B and B2C founders with access to over $20,000 in resources, services, private sessions, premium office space in the District, funding opportunities, and more!
The program begins on August 5
and is now accepting
applications
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FY24 Business Funding Opportunities
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New and ongoing funding opportunities from the DC Government:
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Creative and Open Space Modernization Tax Rebate
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Open for Applications
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Special Event Relief Fund
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Open for Applications
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Vitality Fund
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Open for Applications
Go to
ObviouslyDC.com
for more information on all of these programs.
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💸Famous Amos Ingredients For Success Entrepreneurs Initiative
3 WINNERS | $150,000 IN AWARDS
Deadline: August 4
Learn more here
Ferrero North America’s Famous Amos® and the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. (“USBC”) are partnering to launch the Famous Amos Ingredients for Success Entrepreneurs Initiative, an annual national program in its fourth year that provides a total of $150,000 in capital awards, mentorship, and educational resources to Black early-stage businesses.
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💸Queer to Stay: Resources for LGBTQ+ Business Owners
Amount: Free Business Coaching
Apply by August 31st
Learn more here
This program is designed to support LGBTQ+ small businesses, especially those owned by and designed for LGBTQ+ people of color, women and the transgender community.
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💸Boundless Future Foundation: EmpowerHer Grants
Award: Variable
Deadline: August 31st
Learn more here
Financial and leadership resources for aspiring female entrepreneurs building businesses to solve today's biggest social issues so they can have a boundless impact in society.
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💸Fast Break for Small Business
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: September 13th
Learn more here
In collaboration with the NBA, WNBA, and NBA G League, offers small business owners and entrepreneurs the chance to win a $10,000 grant and/or up to $500 in LegalZoom products and services.
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💸Foot Locker Foundation Community Empowerment Program
Award: $25,000-$100,000
Deadline: September 30th
Learn more here
LISC and Foot Locker, Inc. are launching a fourth round of grants for the Foot Locker Foundation Community Empowerment Program, which funds nonprofit community organizations offering a range of services for young people, including health and wellness, education and life skills, mentoring, and career development.
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💸Funding for Latino-Owned Businesses
Are you interested in starting or expanding your business? Our team of business coaches can provide you with one-on-one advice and training to help you manage and grow your business.
Apply online
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💸 Amazon Black Business Accelerator
The Amazon Black Business Accelerator is dedicated to helping build sustainable equity and growth for Black entrepreneurs by enabling their success as sellers.
More information
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💸 2024 Amber WomensNet's Grant
Amount: $10,000
Deadline: Rolling
Learn more here
In 1998, we gave our first Amber Grant in honor of 19-year old Amber Wigdahl, who died before fulfilling her business dreams. Today, we award three $10,000 Amber Grants each month. And three of our 36 monthly winners get an additional $25,000 Year-End Amber Grant.
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Additional Funding Opportunities:
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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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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 as well as in-person (hybrid) 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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