Current Newspapers

August 17, 2018, Susan Bodiker for Current Newspapers

Sometimes, more is really more. Especially when it comes to the Victorians for whom no design embellishment — from the bustle to the balustrade — was ever too much in the pursuit of beauty.

This four-story row house at 1512 P St NW is a Victorian showpiece. The decorative wrought iron handrails, contrasting black door, and the window trim contrast nicely with the relatively subdued pressed brick grey façade. Inside, there’s an array of fanciful and historic elements that lend unexpected visual interest to walls and ceilings.

Built in 1885, the 3600-square-foot home includes four bedrooms; three full and one-half baths; and seven fireplaces (five working) with vintage carved wood mantels,

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Marjorie's updates from the pitching mound... and the DC real estate market!

Rhett’s First Pitch… NW Little League, His Final Pitch…

CONEY ISLAND, NY During the first four innings of the season finale at MCU Park, four Emory pitchers were rocked for 12 hits and 11 runs. Rhett took the mound in the bottom of the fifth inning with the Eagles behind 11-3.

He shut out NYU in the final 4 innings, allowing only one infield hit. While Rhett held NYU scoreless, his teammates chipped away at the lead, but fell short, losing 11-7. Emory finished with a winning record, 20-18, but a far cry from the previous 3 seasons… invitations to 3 NCAA Regional Tournaments and advancing to two College World Series!

Supply & Demand! Demand! Demand!

WASHINGTON,

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Current News Staff WriterApril 11, 2018

Two candidates, Ed Lazere, who is on leave from his post as executive director of the left-leaning D.C. Fiscal Policy Institute, and Calvin Gurley, an accountant and frequent political candidate, are hoping to secure the Democratic nomination for City Council chair from the incumbent, Phil Mendelson, in the June 19 Democratic primary.

The three are scheduled to participate in a forum on April 19 at 6 p.m. at St. Stephen’s Church at 1525 Newton St. NW, along with the Ward 1 Democratic candidates.

In an interview with The Current, Lazere, a cum laude Harvard graduate who has served on major city panels including the Public Education Finance Reform Commission and the D.C. Tax Revision Commission, said

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Susan BodikerApril 11, 2018 Built in 1911, the row house at 1854 Kalorama Road NW offers four levels and 5,300 square feet of living space for $2.595 million. (Photos courtesy of HomeVisit)

 

For many of us, French style is the epitome of chic. Whether on the runway or in the home, there is a seemingly effortless elegance that lends even the humblest element a certainjenesaisquoi. The four-level red brick row house at 1854 Kalorama Road NW artfully combines an old-world French country aesthetic with vintage Victorian detailing that is just right for family living or entertaining on a grand scale.

Built in 1911, the house offers 5,300 square feet of living space and includes four bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths and five fireplaces –

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Guest ContributorApril 11, 2018 Roughly 42 percent of Wilson's graduating class is short of the 100 community service hours they are required to serve. (Photo courtesy of The Wilson Beacon)

 

By ADIN McGURK

The Wilson Beacon

Just months from the graduation of Wilson’s class of 2018, 42 percent of class members are short of the required 100 community service hours, and 14 percent have no hours at all.

This has not gone unnoticed by the school’s administration. The counselor’s office has decorated its walls with potential opportunities for volunteer hours, adding a complete and frequently updated list of each senior’s status regarding community service hours.

The Beacon conducted interviews with three seniors who asked to remain

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By Current News Staff Writer - March 27, 2018 The fourth annual Oral Cancer Awareness Walk & Run will be held April 14 at Sligo-Dennis Avenue Park. (Photo courtesy of the Hoffman family).  

The fourth annual Oral Cancer Awareness Walk & Run in memory of Peter Hoffman will take place on April 14 at the Sligo-Dennis Avenue Park in Silver Spring.

The event is organized by Hoffman’s family, in partnership with the Oral Cancer Foundation during Oral Cancer Awareness Month, and is being held to raise awareness and funds for research of a disease that kills one person every hour in the United States.

In addition to raising money for research, awareness and patient support initiatives, participants will enjoy guest speakers, free

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  By Current News Staff Writer - March 27, 2018   Amanda Sirico, a Bowie native and a member of the D.C. Fencers Club, won the NCAA fencing championship with Notre Dame on March 25. Sirico finished in a third-place tie in the women's epee and was named a First Team All-American. (Photo courtesy of Amanda Sirico)  

The D.C. Fencers Club recently saluted Amanda Sirico (Bowie, MD) and Isaac Shelanski (Washington, D.C.), who both earned individual bronze medals at the 2018 National Collegiate Men’s and Women’s Fencing Championships.

The championships were held at Pennsylvania State University on March 22 through 25 in which Sirico and Shelanski were two of 144 fencers who were selected to compete.

Sirico, a junior at the

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By Susan Bodiker - March 27, 2018 Apartment 306 in the Georgetown Heights Condominium sports an open, flowing concept with 1,800 square feet of living space. (Photos courtesy of HomeVisit)  

“Alta moda” is not a term one generally associates with home interiors, but a contemporary Italian fashion aesthetic is clearly the inspiration behind the sleek and stylish condominium at 2501 Wisconsin Ave. NW. Think Giorgio Armani couture with its understated luxury and streamlined silhouettes.

Located in Glover Park’s Georgetown Heights Condominium – an exclusive amenity-rich building with only 44 apartments – apartment 306 offers approximately 1,800 square feet of living space and features two bedrooms and two-and-a-half

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By Current News Staff Writer - March 22, 2018 Azzi Fudd of St. John's was named the DCSAA Girls Basketball Player of the Year. (Photo by Hannah Wagner/The Current)

 

The District of Columbia State Athletic Association recently announced its All-State basketball teams. The teams were selected by voting among the coaches.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

PLAYER OF THE YEAR: Azzi Fudd, St. John’s.

 

FIRST TEAM: Nalani Lyde, Sidwell Friends; Tatyana Seymour, Bell; Ellie Mitchell, Georgetown Visitation; Mya Moye, Anacostia.

SECOND TEAM: Mariah Mitchell, Dunbar; Miamour Mesa, Bell; Malu Tshitenge-Mutombo, St. John’s; Taylor Webster, Georgetown Visitation; Niyjha Wright, Washington Latin.

 

BOYS BASKETBALL

PLAYER OF THE YEAR:

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By Susan Bodiker - March 22, 2018 The neo-classical at 3212 Garfield St. NW offers nearly 6,000 square feet of living space, as well as a backyard patio. It is on sale for $2.25M. (Photos courtesy HomeVisit)

 

Childhood homes play an outsized role in our memories. Every room tells a story; every detail recalls an emotion.

The grand neo-classical at 3212 Garfield St. NW is full of design elements that would enchant adults and children alike – from the numerous porches and outside spaces to the elegant rooms just right for formal entertaining.

Built in 1928 (one of the peak periods for homes of this style), the red brick manor with an imposing two-story columned portico offers 5,808 square feet of living space on four levels and

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