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Join Mayor Muriel Bowser for the 34th Annual Mayor’s Arts Awards

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Mayor Muriel Bowser will once again honor D.C.’s vibrant creative community and patrons of the arts and humanities during the prestigious 34th Annual Mayor’s Arts Awards celebration, taking place Wednesday, November 6 at 7 p.m. at Dock 5 (1309 5th Street NE) in the Union Market District.

The hosts of WHUR’s newest radio hit, “Afternoons With Allison Seymour and Marc Clark,” will emcee this special celebration, featuring a live go-go set by Bela Dona, a performance by local favorites White Ford Bronco, a dance set from pop star-choreographer Jason Cerda and much more.

Plus, this year, Washingtonians are invited to help with the awards selection process by nominating and ultimately choosing the winners across a dozen different categories, from visionary leadership to excellence in visual arts.

To cast your vote for the Mayor’s Arts Awards, visit www.dcmayorsartsawards.com — and hurry! Voting closes on November 1.

To RSVP for the awards program, which is free and open to the public, please visit www.dcmayorsartsawards.com.

Modern, Urban Living at The Gallatin — Two Bedroom Condominiums Selling in the $400’s

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Where: 5024 9th Street NW
When: Open Saturday & Sunday, 1-4 p.m., or by appointment.

Now selling in Petworth, The Gallatin’s new 2 bedroom and 2 full bath condominiums are designed for modern, urban living. Priced in the $400s, the homes are an undeniable value for the location.

Each home is a light-filled corner unit with an open concept layout. The exposed beams and contemporary finishes create a loft-like feel. Standard features include quartz countertops and a Brazilian Walnut island in the kitchen, with Marmara marble flooring and tile in each bathroom. Customized built-in shelving in the living room and bedrooms provide that ever-crucial organizational space with personal floor-to-ceiling and bike storage also standard.

The expansive outdoor courtyard centers the community with an elevated outdoor social area framed with a pergola providing filtered shade for grilling and lounging.

Those that qualify can receive up to $10,000 in closing cost payment and may qualify for up to $10,000 in down payment assistance.

To learn more, visit thegallatindc.com. Schedule a tour by contacting us at [email protected] or 202-792-0070.

Real Estate Fresh Finds: October 30

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

Featured Property of the Week: 418 Hamilton Street NW

“One of a kind gorgeously renovated brightly filled row-home. BEST backyard in Petworth built for entertaining with Trex deck, patio with built-in fire pit and sitting wall, grass for a potential garden and concrete parking pad for 2 vehicles.” This 4 BR/3.5 BA interior rowhome features an open main level with a gourmet eat-in kitchen boasting large cabinets, stainless appliances and quartz countertops that leads to the rear of the home where the private, fenced-in patio, firepit and backyard can be found.

“The upper level features a Cathedral Ceiling master bedroom with en-suite spa master-bathroom. The lower level is a one-bedroom guest or nanny suite with separate front & rear entrances that has rental potential, washer dryer, LPV floors and a wet bar area.

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

DC Open House List for This Weekend

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With 2 games already won, there’s a good chance that by the time you visit some of these open houses that the Washington Nationals could already be world champions. At the very least, all of these opens will be over long before any of the weekend games start. Check out some of our championship-worthy open houses in the District below and to see the full list, click here.

  • 1632 Otis Street NE — $1,195,000 — Brookland
    Open Sat. & Sun. 12-2 p.m. — Eli Residential Group
    “Rare opportunity to own a fully detached home in The District. A complete renovation with fenced in yard, located on a tree-lined street in Brookland, you’ll be blown away the moment you step through the front door.”
  • 805 Jefferson Street NW — $850,000 — Brightwood
    Open Sat. 2-4 p.m. & Sun. 12-4 p.m. — Molly Branson
    Three level 4 BR/3.5 BA interior row home with a fully-finished lower level “perfect for as an in-law suite, Au Pair suite, AirBNB income, or just more space to entertain!”
  • 1516 K Street SE #1B — $354,900 — Hill East
    Open Sat. 1-3 p.m. & Sun. 1-4 p.m. — Josh Oliver
    1 BR/1 BA open layout unit at The McCoy “is practically new and boasts tasteful, high end finishes throughout.”
  • 811 4th Street NW #305 — $774,900 — Mt. Vernon Square
    Open Sun. 1-4 p.m. — Robert Sabanosh
    Madrigal Lofts Condominiums 2 BR/2 BA unit with industrial touches of exposed pipes and ducts all in a building that’s only 13 years old.
  • 45 Sutton Square SW #406 — $1,469,000 — Southwest Waterfront
    Open Sun. 1-4 p.m. — William Skipworth
    Luxury Waterfront living at VIO in this 2 BR/2 BA + Den with nearly 1,700 square feet includes access to the building’s outdoor pool, gym, patio and lounge.

SOME’s 18th Annual Trot for Hunger 5K Run/Walk

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This Thanksgiving be part of a time-honored D.C. tradition — SOME’s Trot for Hunger 5K run/walk.

This annual 5K run/walk helps to raise awareness and critical funds for SOME (So Others Might Eat), a non-profit organization that has been serving thousands of families and individuals experiencing homelessness and poverty in Washington, D.C. for 49 years.

In addition to providing 1,200 hot and nutritious meals every day of the year, SOME offers a wide range of services to our neighbors experiencing homelessness and extreme poverty, including:

  • Affordable long-term and transitional housing
  • Access to medical, dental and mental healthcare
  • Employment training
  • Long-term comprehensive addiction treatment programs

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Get Three Months Free Internet From Starry in October!

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Starry, the Boston-based internet provider that launched in D.C. about a year ago, is quickly expanding its network coverage throughout D.C. and Arlington.

As a Halloween treat, the company is offering new subscribers 90 days of free service with promo code SCARYFAST90 from now through October 31.

If you’re tired of your internet provider, Starry will be a refreshing change. The company offers a very straightforward deal of $50/month all-in (taxes and router included, no additional fees) for 200 mbps plan speeds. No data caps, no long-term contracts, or bundles. You can also choose your own 30 minute installation window around your schedule and Starry provides 24/7 customer support from a locally based team of experts.

Check if Starry is available at your address.

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Real Estate Fresh Finds: October 23

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

Featured Property of the Week: 1343 Jefferson Street NW

“Perfectly sited on a quiet side street in desirable 16th Street Heights you will find a thoughtfully renovated, classic Craftsman-style Bungalow. The historically appropriate, recently installed stone wall and fieldstone path leads to the inviting front porch that has been painstakingly restored and now features an Ipe wood floor. Once inside you’ll find voluminous nine-foot ceilings and an open floor plan ideal for entertaining. The gorgeous granite and stainless kitchen is ideal for hosting parties with its open plan, a peninsula with a corner sink, gas cooking and an expansive wall of cabinets for storage.

Upstairs, all three bedrooms showcase original heartpine floors. Outdoors, a large level lot has been professionally landscaped and now is graced with many beautiful native plants. The fully fenced rear has both an expansive rear deck and a large patio. The former one-car garage has been converted to a large shed. There are large rear gates that can be opened to allow for off street parking if desired.”

Other Notable Fresh Listings:

The Lady Pearly Bringing High Quality Fine Wines to The District

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Mind blowing, senses overload wines… a solidary moment of passion? Or a moment of social bliss?

Is amazing wine one or the other… or both? How do you enjoy your fine wines?

Life is measured in moments… the wines at The Lady Pearly will help you make the most of each and every moment with passion in a wine glass. A complex, multi-layered aroma that will endure in the mind forever!

Our exclusive selection of wines range from the hand-crafted, high quality, small producer wines to the famous big names power wines that offer authentic and distinctive flavors and aromas that will satisfy the most discerning palate!

Explore our premium collection at TheLadyPearly.wine and discover the right wine for your moment.

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Life is Unpredictable But Your Ride Shouldn’t Be!

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It might be free, but a Guaranteed Ride Home is priceless when you have an unexpected emergency or unscheduled overtime, or you or your child is sick.

Carpool, vanpool, take the train or bus or even bicycle to work knowing that you have registered for the free Guaranteed Ride Home and can get to whatever surprises life sends you.

The regional Guaranteed Ride Home service, operated since 1997 by Commuter Connections, covers commuters working in the Washington and Baltimore regions who regularly (at least twice a week) use alternative forms of transportation. Registered commuters get a free, reliable ride to their car or home in an emergency or unexpected event. You can get up to four Guaranteed Rides Home per year.

With a Guaranteed Ride Home, you can use alternative forms of transportation with confidence, knowing that you’re not stranded at work.  A better commute and peace of mind.

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Listing of the Day: 900 7th Street SW Unit #509

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Address: 900 7th Street SW Unit #509
Neighborhood: Southwest (The Wharf)
Listed: $2,527/month for Unit #509
Open: Saturday, October 26 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Perfectly placed at the entrance of The Wharf, D.C.’s most sought after waterfront, The Banks is where you can experience all that Southwest D.C. has to offer.

This bold and beautiful brand new one bedroom with den apartment residence features sleek wood style flooring accented by white quartz calacatta countertops and expansive windows that illuminate natural light throughout this 629 square foot home. The den is complete with overhead lighting and closet space for additional storage.

Discover spectacular experiences everywhere you turn at The Banks. From a spacious rooftop terrace with 360 degree breathtaking views of the water and D.C. skyline to floor plans with top-of-the-line fixtures and finishes, The Banks is perfectly placed for your lifestyle.

With limited apartment residences remaining, now is your chance. Move in by October 31 and receive up to 2 months free rent.*

Schedule a tour of this beautiful one bedroom and den today and call this unique apartment residence home.

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