Working to make our neighborhood safer, stronger, and more connected—because Ivy City isn’t just where I live, it’s home.
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Priorities For Ward 5D02
My Priorities for Ward 5D02
• Public safety collaboration with Ward 5 police
• Increase and improve existing green space
• Support for local arts and youth programs
• Responsible development in Ivy City
• Report the truth about IVY CITY community development projects
• Better communication with residents
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Pete Loftus For ANC Ward 5D02
1401 New York Avenue Northeast, Washington, DC, USA
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J. Peter Loftus (Pete Loftus aka PJuggle)
About J. Peter Loftus (Pete Loftus aka PJuggle)
J. Peter “Pete” Loftus was born Jerome Peter Loftus on September 20, 1968, at Leonard Morse Hospital in Natick, Massachusetts. He grew up with his two sisters, Mimi and Genevieve, and maintained deep ties to Washington, D.C., where his family roots run generations deep. As a child, Pete spent significant time in the District and often visited his grandmother’s grave at historic Mount Olivet Cemetery in Ivy City, a neighborhood that would later become central to his life and career.
During his early years, the Loftus family also lived in Solomons Island, Maryland, while Pete’s father expanded his growing business ventures.
Pete’s father, Richard W. Loftus, Esq., was a pioneering figure in the cable television industry. A Washington native, he graduated from Gonzaga College High School and later from Georgetown University Law Center. His innovative work in early cable television helped contribute to the broadcast infrastructure used during NASA’s Apollo 11 lunar landing in 1969, and he founded AmVideo Corporation, one of the first privately owned cable television companies in the United States.
Known to friends and family simply as Pete, and to audiences by his stage name “PJuggle,” Loftus spent more than two decades performing internationally as a professional juggler and pianist. His unique blend of comedy, music, and juggling made him a sought-after entertainer at festivals, theaters, and corporate events around the world. Pete is fluent in Spanish, having worked and resided for many years in South America and the Caribbean. His credits include appearances on The David Letterman Show, CBS, TELEMUNDO, UNIVISION, National TV Commercials for Old Navy Clothing, NBC Sports, Price Chopper Supermarkets, and was a spokesperson for Toyota on The International Auto Show Tour.
Beyond the stage, Pete dedicated over ten years volunteering with the American Cancer Society, producing special performances designed to bring laughter and joy to children undergoing treatment for pediatric cancer.
After retiring from professional juggling in 2013, Loftus transitioned into the hospitality and food industry.
In 2015, he was recruited by seafood entrepreneur Gregory J. Casten, proprietor of Fish & Fire Food Group, to help develop and launch Ivy City Smokehouse, a multi-dimensional seafood business specializing in premium smoked fish products. The facility opened to the public in 2016 and quickly became a destination restaurant in Washington, D.C.
Since its opening, Pete has worn many hats, serving as Director of Operations, Musical Director, and Acting General Manager of The Tavern at Ivy City Smokehouse, and most recently as Social Media Director, helping guide the restaurant’s growth and reputation.
Under Pete's leadership, the restaurant has received numerous accolades, including the Michelin Bib Gourmand (2017–2025) and recognition from the Restaurant Association Metropolitan Washington (RAMW) for Best Casual Restaurant and Best Local Food Producer.
Drawing on his entertainment background, Loftus also created “The Music at Ivy City Smokehouse,” a live performance series that has hosted many celebrated artists, including Rare Essence, Backyard Band, Biz Markie, Rakim, PJ Sin Suela, Eli, helping connect the venue to the vibrant D.C. Go-Go and hip-hop music culture.
Pete currently resides in Ivy City, Washington, D.C., with his wife Anivierkys (“Grace”) Loftus Medina and their Bichon Frise, Milan. Active in neighborhood initiatives and community development, Pete has announced his candidacy for Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner (ANC) for Ward 5D02 in 2026.
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Your vote can help make a difference.
With Pete Loftus as your Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner, Ivy City will have representation from a longtime resident with strong family ties to the Ward 5 community—someone who is genuinely concerned about the condition, safety, and future of our neighborhood.
Pete is an experienced Director of Operations who is prepared to serve residents, support local businesses, and work toward practical solutions. Through his career as a respected D.C. restaurateur and hospitality leader, he has developed working relationships with the Metropolitan Police Department