News, events & happenings in Adams Morgan

'Adams Morgan Date Nights' Continues Through March 31!

Adams Morgan is THE best place to go on a date in DC, whether you’re a mom and daughter out for ice cream, a first date, or a married couple celebrating a double-digit anniversary.

Until the end of March, we'll be showing off the multitude of dating possibilities our neighborhood has to offer, giving away fabulous complete dates including dinner, drinks, and even a night at The LINE Hotel DC. And even if you don't win, you can still plan the best date ever with promotions and discounts at some of the best restaurants, bars, and shops DC has to offer.

If you would like to add your Adams Morgan business to the list, please contact Brian Barrie at 202-536-9515.

City Paper "Best of DC" Poll is Open!

The Washington City Paper's annual "Best of DC" Poll is open and will be accepting votes through the beginning of March. Please take a few minutes to go to the poll and support your favorite Adams Morgan businesses.

Welcome to the Neighborhood

Friendship Macaron Cafe opened last week at 2434 18th Street, NW (formerly Phoenix Lounge). They offer a wide selection of pastries and coffee and are open 9am to 9pm daily.

The Game Sports Pub also opened last week at 2411 18th Street, NW (formerly Ventnor Sports Cafe). The Game is loaded with TVs so you won't miss a single play and features food with a Filipino flavor.

Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Returns on March 9

Please save the date for the 2019 United Airlines Rock ‘n’ Roll Washington DC Marathon Saturday, March 9, 2019. The race routes have changed since last year, but the runners will still be coming down Calvert Street from the Ellington Bridge and turning left onto eastbound Columbia Road. Complete course and race info is available on their website .

The Metropolitan Police Department will be enforcing no parking on the entire race route. Cars will be ticketed and towed starting at midnight on March 8th. Residents are advised to move their cars to another location.

Ride the DC Circulator For Free in February

The DC Circulator bus is free for all users for the month of February, so you're free to hop on and off as much as you want. The Adams Morgan route makes four stops in the neighborhood, and runs until 3:30am on Friday and Saturday nights, with service until midnight the rest of the week. The Adams Morgan stops include:

The north and south side of the Columbia Road/Ontario Road intersection,
Adams Mill Road in front of BB&T Bank, and
South side of Calvert Street, where it meets Adams Mill Road, just before the traffic light.

Apply for a Trash Compactor Grant

Grants up to $80,000 for demonstration projects to help DC Businesses purchase/lease and install commercial waste compactor to install trash compactors, which will minimize sanitation and rodent issues in the District’s commercial corridors. Priority is given to adjacent or nearby businesses that each apply and coordinate their efforts. Application deadline is April 21.

Visit their website for more information and to start an application.

It's Almost Cherry Blossom Time!

It's almost time for the 2019 National Cherry Blossom Festival (March 20 - April 14). The Adams Morgan Partnership will be decorating the neighborhood again this year with cherry blossom decals, but if you want to dress up your storefront, now is the time to order some for yourself.

Decals and other merchandise are available for sale at the National Cherry Blossom Festival website .

Got Rodents? Try Blue Collar Cats.

Two years ago, the Humane Rescue Alliance launched their Blue Collar Cats program to match up cats with homes and businesses in need of rodent control. The cats are rescues who are not social enough to live the life of a house pet, but are adept hunters. All cats are spayed/neutered, microchipped, eartipped (THE sign of a true Blue Collar Cat), and vaccinated against rabies and feline distemper.

For more information and to fill out an application, visit the Blue Collar Cats website .

GWHCC Business Expo & Latin Tech Summit

Save the date for GWHCC's upcoming 10th Annual Business Expo & Latin Tech Summit on Friday, March 29th from 10am - 6pm!

Launched in 2009, the GWHCC Business Expo has become the region’s prime event to connect small and medium businesses with potential clients and organizations that support their growth. Through a series of panels and workshops, entrepreneurs learn valuable information to fortify their practices and strengthen their companies. Click here for more info and to register .

Please let us know if your Adams Morgan business is interested in participating -- AMPBID will pay for your booth.

Save the Date: DC Resident Summit, March 23

The Coalition for Nonprofit Housing & Economic Development (CNHED) DC Resident Summit gives residents the platform to speak/share on issues the District is facing. What’s working in your neighborhood? What’s not? What can we and other organizations do better so you’re living a thriving lifestyle? CNHED is looking for residents to share their input on pivotal questions like these.

Click here for more information and to RSVP

Save the Date: DC Small Business Week, May 5-11

DC Small Business Week is a week-long celebration that demonstrates the value of small businesses through daily activities throughout DC. From pop-ups, to store discounts, and award ceremonies, Small Business Week reinforces our belief that small businesses positively impact every neighborhood in the District. It's an opportunity for all of us to recognize and support the small business community. For more information, please contact Evette Banfield , 202-745-0902, x203

ABRA Renewal Packets and Payment Notices

Restaurants, Hotels, Multipurpose Facilities, Clubs, Marine Vessels, Arenas and Caterers are due to renew their alcoholic beverage licenses by April 1, 2019. Additionally, class A retailers, manufacturers and wholesalers that pay for liquor licenses on an annual basis are due to make payments to the Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA) by April 1, 2019. Renewal packets and payment notices will be mailed out to licensees no later than February 15.

In order to receive your packet or payment notice, please make sure that ABRA has your most updated and accurate contact information. If you have a changed mailing address, email address or phone number, please fill out and submit a contact information update form as soon as possible to let them know.

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.