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MPD Commits to Hiring More Women in New 30×30 Pledge

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The Metropolitan Police Department recently signed the 30×30 pledge, which seeks to increase the recruitment, retention and promotion of women in policing. More specifically, the goal of the initiative is to increase the number of women in police recruit classes to 30% by 2030, and to ensure police agencies intentionally support, mentor and empower women to advance throughout their careers.

Currently, MPD’s sworn force is made up of 23% women, and more than 50% of the agency’s February recruit class were  women — all D.C. natives and former cadets.

To coincide with Women’s History Month in March, MPD signed the pledge and created a video and promotional campaign to highlight its participation. On March 18, the Department hosted a “Women in Law Enforcement ” themed Prospect Day — consisting of a panel of women at MPD who spoke about their careers and offered advice to women wanting to enter this field.

When asked about the pledge, MPD’s Chief Robert Contee said, “We are pledging to increase the number of female officers and continue to make MPD the most equitable agency for women in the law enforcement field.” To apply or learn more visit JOINMPD.DC.GOV.

Put Homeownership on Easy Mode With BirdWatch

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Life’s complexities truly came to light during the last two years, making it difficult to spend time on the things that really matter.

Whether you’re wasting your weekend coordinating an HVAC repair, spiraling into the world of DIY plumbing (a high-stakes puzzle!), or you’ve simply given up and resigned to live with your home’s “quirks,” help is available. Home maintenance can be frustrating and draining, but it doesn’t have to derail your week — that’s where BirdWatch swoops in.

Pass off that to-do list and let your expert BirdWatch concierge handle the heavy lifting. They’ll make the calls, send the vendor, and coordinate access — for anything. They’re just a tap away. You can hit “Send” on the way to grab your kiddos from school and then… relax. Have a more comprehensive project in mind or want recommendations to keep your investment in good shape? They can do that, too.

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Architecture & Design Film Festival: DC Returns March 24

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Opening Night Celebration includes in-person Q&A with Design Visionary Bruce Mau 

The National Building Museum will again partner with the Architecture & Design Film Festival to produce and host ADFF:DC in Washington, D.C., March 24-26.

The festival offers 12 feature-length films and a selection of short films from around the world that explore innovation and creativity in sustainability, historic preservation and adaptive reuse, as well as the important contributions of indigenous architects and the dynamic nature of design leadership.

Highlighted in this year’s festival are legendary icons like Frank Lloyd Wright and Marcel Breuer, renowned contemporary Danish architect Dorte Mandrup, in addition to other architects making their marks around the world. This is the first complete in-person program of the ADFF 2021/22 season in the US.

The festival begins with an Opening Night Celebration — Thursday, March 24, 6-9:30 p.m.

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DC Open House List for This Weekend

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As we enter D.C. spring, we can expect lots of fluctuation in the weather just as much as the real estate market. There are 330+ open houses scheduled across the District for this weekend and don’t let the rain deter you, because it won’t deter the other potential homebuyers. Check out some of our favorite open houses below and to see the full Open House List, click here.

  • 6915 32nd Street NW — $1,575,000 — Chevy Chase
    Open Sat. & Sun. 1-5 p.m. — Jeff Reese
    “The home sits on a manicured massive lot (1/3 of an acre that takes an entire block on 32nd St with no neighbors on either side) in the coveted Hawthorne neighborhood of Chevy Chase. You are a two-minute walk to Rock Creek Park and an easy walk to Lafayette Elementary and close to transportation arteries and shopping. This home is oversized in every way. Enter the gracious foyer and enjoy an enormous living room with double banks of windows, a wood-burning fireplace, a very large dining room, a recently refreshed kitchen (with gas/electric options), a breakfast room, a sunroom filled with plants and a special place to relax, and a wonderful office complete with built-ins. A vintage powder room on the main floor is conveniently located near the living room. The hardwoods and the sunlight make this large home feel very special. There are three bedrooms upstairs. The primary bedroom is enormous with an ensuite,  the secondary bedroom is equally generous in size and is flooded in natural light and the third bedroom has lovely period finishes including grasscloth wallpaper. The primary bath has been improved and the hall bath is in wonderful period condition. There is ample opportunity to add a 600 square foot new primary suite over the garage should that be desired. The lower level offers high ceilings, natural light and a second fireplace as well as a full bath. This lower living room/den is large enough to accommodate 50 of your closest friends while you enjoy the gas fireplace. There is a LEGAL fourth bedroom with an egress window and a large closet on the lower level. There are lovely built-ins as well. Storage is abundant in the lower level with a massive utility room on the north side of the home and the laundry room is quite large with access to the rear garden. The garden/backyard is beyond spectacular.”
  • 637 Regent Place NE — $899,900 — Brookland
    Open Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Metro DC Houses
    “Welcome Home to this stunning Barton model townhouse built in 2011 and located in the EYA development Chancellors Row in Brookland. Here you will find exceptional living on 4 levels featuring 3 Bedrooms plus den and 3.5 Bathrooms with garage parking that includes an EV Charger.”
  • 1704 T Street NW #101 — $629,900 — Dupont Circle
    Open Sat. & Sun. 1-3 p.m. — Molly Branson
    “Perfect for the modern city dweller, this bright and open two-bedroom, two full-bath condominium with its own private entrance and outdoor living space is a gem!”
  • 411 17th Street NE #B — $439,458 — Kingman Park
    Open Sat. 1-3 p.m. — Hillary Nash
    “This Terrace Level Condo is one word. HOT! Featuring 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, a thoughtful layout with Spacious Living, Dining and Kitchen areas. Enjoy all of the bells, and whistles too, with Quartz Countertops, Stainless Steel Appliances, Upgraded Cabinetry, Lighting and Great Closet Space with Custom Shelving throughout.”
  • 1121 24th Street NW #209 — $275,000 — Foggy Bottom
    Open Sun. 12-2 p.m. — Daniel Esteban
    “Enjoy this light filled, corner unit with high ceilings which is conventionally located between Dupont Circle, Foggy Bottom and Georgetown. This unit was recently updated with lovely LVP flooring, cabinets, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops and fresh paint throughout!”

COAL + ICE: Immersive Documentary Photography Exhibition Visualizing the Climate Crisis

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COAL + ICE, a project of Asia Society, is an immersive documentary photography exhibition that brings together the work of over 50 photographers from around the world to visualize the climate crisis.

A vibrant six-week programming series transforms the center of the exhibition into a stage for music, performance, panel discussions, art-making and more. This exhibition brings the environmental and human costs of climate change to life through images, videos and insightful events.

Co-curated by Magnum photographer Susan Meiselas and renowned exhibition designer Jeroen de Vries, COAL + ICE traces a photographic arc from deep within the coal mines to the melting glaciers of the greater Himalaya, and across the globe where rising sea levels and extreme weather events are wreaking havoc. Through intimate portraits and vast altered landscapes, these photographs document our relationship to fossil fuels and the consequences triggered by this continued reliance.

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Get Educated! Real Estate Buying Strategies This Saturday

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The Real Estate Market is HOT and it’s time for you to get educated! Please join our First Time Home Buyer Workshop on Saturday, March 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Be apart of the generation that’s building equity and wealth through homeownership.

Learn mortgage loan options with local lender Chris Geier. ⁠Also, receive the best strategies for making winning offers from our GreenLine Real Estate agents, Dee Getachew and Jonathan Bartlett.

Our workshops are virtual and free of charge. A Zoom link to our webinar will be available to those who sign up. For more information and registration please visit GreenLineRE.com/homebuyerworkshop.

No obligation to buy… only to learn.

Don’t forget to check out our Home Buying Tips Blog for home buying tips and money saving strategies.

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Come For The $20.22 Oil Change, Stay Because It’s So Easy

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CarCare To Go brings modern convenience and simplicity to car repair.

They combine the quality and trust of a full-service shop with a uniquely transparent process, and free valet pick-up and delivery from your home or work.  Maintenance, repair and detailing takes as much time as ordering groceries online. Best way to learn about them is to hear what their clients (many of your neighbors) say: See their reviews here.

They are so confident that you’ll love their new service and come back for more, that they’re offering first-time clients an oil change for just $20.22. No catch. Synthetic or blend for any make or model car. Just enter Coupon code FIRST20 when you book. And the valet and a light hand clean are completely free for this and all appointments.

CarCare To Go provides all maintenance, repairs and hand-detailing for all makes and models of vehicles. From oil changes (see special offer above!) to brake pad replacements to the most complicated repairs, CarCare To Go has you covered.

You’ll wonder why you ever took care of your car any other way.

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Real Estate Fresh Finds: March 16

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Real Estate Fresh Finds is a weekly selection of newly-listed properties in the District, brought to you by RLAH Real Estate.

Featured Property of the Week: 641 14th Place NE

“Set on one of the quietest streets on Capitol Hill, this Federal charmer with nearly 1,800 square feet of living over three floors can’t be missed! With 4 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, original hardwood floors, soaring ceilings, brand new paint throughout, and an Airbnb option or in-law/nanny suite in the lower level with 8-foot ceilings! This home has a new chef’s kitchen with tons of storage, a beautiful eat-in island and gas cooking attached to a large dining area perfect for the holidays! Entertain in the rear family room and step out the sliding glass doors onto your patio. PLUS… off-street parking or use the backyard for entertaining! With 3 bedrooms upstairs including a light-filled west-facing [window in] the primary and large bathroom. The newly dugout lower level has been used by the current owners as an Airbnb with over $1500 in monthly income for the past few years even during COVID. Now with new flooring updates and a new dishwasher, you could easily charge nearly $100/night! It has a full bathroom and an additional bedroom with two mini-splits for comfort. The home has a brand new roof as of February 2022 and a new HVAC system within the past few years. Set in the highly sought after H-Street corridor and only blocks to bars, restaurants, and the trolley stop, this won’t last long!”

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

  • The Most Expensive Home of the Week is a 6 BR/7 FB/2 HB “modern [2020] masterpiece by internationally acclaimed architect David Jameson” featuring a 6-car garage, green rooftop patio, floor-to-ceiling windows, swimming pool, and luxury finishes throughout — all for just shy of $11M.
  • “Come back and move right into this roomy and bright 2 bed/2 bath Columbia Heights condo with garage parking before the rush. There is plenty of room to WFH but also an easy commute downtown and no need to circle the city blocks looking for parking when you can pull right into your secure garage space.”
  • On the Petworth/Brightwood Park border, this 3 BR/3 BA interior rowhome with 3 levels boasts nearly 1,900 total finished square feet with a lower level unit with a walkout ideal for an in-law suite or Airbnb rental.
  • Your REO/Bank-Owned Property of the Week is a 2 BR/2 BA multi-level unit in a large converted Victorian that will need a lot of work to bring it back to life.

Well-Paid Maids: “We’re Not Just a Feel-Good Company”

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As the only living-wage home cleaning company in the D.C. area, Well-Paid Maids is often deemed a feel-good company.

But what you should also know? Well-Paid Maids does a thorough, top-notch job cleaning your home with sustainable, green products. That’s why customers have rated it 4.9 stars on Google and 4.5 stars on Yelp.

Here’s what a recent Google reviewer had to say:

“We’ve used Well-Paid Maids for a few years now, and it is amazing. Worth every penny. Easy to schedule and reschedule, great customer service and communication, and the care and consideration everyone has taken with my home is outstanding. Coming home after a Well-Paid Maids visit is my favorite day of the month!”

Well-Paid Maids’ secret to customer happiness is simple: It takes care of its staff.

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Catch all the March Madness Action at Surfside Tenleytown!

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Time to dance!

Surfside in Tenleytown is ready to be your go-to spot for March Madness 2022!

Watch the games on our 10 TVs and patio big screen while enjoying exclusive in-house specials like $4.95 draft beers, $7.95 frozen Surfsiders, sliders, quesadillas and nachos all the way to the final buzzer!

Open at 11 a.m. daily with plenty of parking available, we’re here to help you catch every game and bring the fun to your crew! Feeling lucky? Enter Surfside’s bracket contest and play to win gift cards, giveaways and fun prizes! Keep up with our happenings on Instagram at @surfsidedc!

Watching from home? Don’t forget about Surfside’s Fajita Box, Nacho Box and take-home cocktails — all available for pick up or delivery on SurfsideDC.com!

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