The Week Ahead…& Some Photos from the Past Week

The Week Ahead…& Some Photos from the Past Week

by Larry Janezich

Posted April 28, 2024

On Saturday, East City Books celebrated its 8^th birthday.  Owner Laurie Gillman, pictured above, defied the conventional wisdom about the demise of the brick and morar bookstore and opened its doors for the first time on Independent Bookstore Day in 2016.  Here’s a link to their website:  https://www.eastcitybookshop.com/

Wednesday, demonstrators gathered in front of the Supreme Court which was hearing arguments on whether a federal law aimed at protecting access to emergency medical care superseded Idaho’s near-total abortion ban.  One observer was overheard, “There’s energy everywhere.” 

On Thursday, another group of protestors demonstrated while the Court heard arguments regarding whether former President Trump has immunity from criminal prosecution.  This would seem to be a slam dunk, and it’s scary that it’s not.

Guerrilla Gardners were out in force Saturday morning in the Potomac Avenue Triangle Park at 13^th and Potomac Avenue SE.  Pictured from left is Jim Guckert, GG founder and Executive Director, and two of the volunteers from Naval Lodge No. 4 at 330 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE.  For more on how to donate or volunteer, go here:  https://guerrillagardenersdc.org/

More Guerrilla Gardener volunteered were digging and planting in the Triangle Park at 14^th and Kentucky Avenue, SE.  Pictured from left is ANC6B Commissioner Vince Marino, Bryan Bundens, and Diane Kroupa. 

Here’s another view of the Triangle Park, catty corner from the Southeast Safeway. 

The Week Ahead…

Tuesday, April 30

ANC 6B Executive Committee will hold a virtual meeting to set the agenda for the May meeting of the full ANC.  8:15pm – 9:45pm.

For info on how to join the meeting, go here:  https://anc6b.org/  

Wednesday, May 1

ANC6B Planning And Zoning Subcommittee On Street And Alley Closings will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.

For info on how to join the meeting, go here:  https://anc6b.org/

Agenda: 

• Alley Closing in Square 762 (the dead-end alley behind the former Capitol Lounge).
• Consideration of Finalized Community Benefits Agreement (CBA):  https://bit.ly/3JDye8F

ANC 6C Planning, Zoning, and Economic Development Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 6:30pm. 

For info on how to join the meeting, go here:  https://anc6c.org/hot-topics/   

Agenda:  TBA

ANC7D Transportation/Public Space Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 6:30pm.   

For info on how to join the meeting, go here:  https://7d0761.wixsite.com/anc7d-1  

Agenda: 

• Discussion about alley naming for Square 1084 (bounded by East Capitol, 16th, A and 17^th NE)
• Discussion about honorary naming for Gales St, NE
• Discussion about traffic safety around 18^th and Massachusetts Ave, SE

Thursday, May 2

ANC6C Transportation and Public Space Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.

For info on how to join the meeting, go here:  https://anc6c.org/hot-topics/  

Agenda:  TBA

Capitol Hill Corner would also like you to know about:

Thursday, May 2, 7:00pm.  FREE. 

• East City Bookshop welcomes Nicole Chung to discuss her memoir, A Living Remedy. Joining her in conversation is Lupita Aquino.  This hybrid event will have both an in-person component with limited seating as well as a virtual broadcast via Zoom Webinar. Both in-person and virtual attendees will be able to pose questions to the authors during audience Q&A. https://bit.ly/49QMQMM

Sunday, May 5, 4:30pm – 6:30pm.  FREE.

• American Roots Concert Series: Viv & Riley.  Tickets here:  https://bit.ly/49XRSqX
• Mapping Segregation in Washington, DC – Walking Tour Featuring Historian Sarah Jane Shoenfeld.  2:00 pm – 5:00 pm $15.  https://bit.ly/4dsdO0i

Wednesday, May 03 – Sunday, May 05, 5:00 PM

• The Force is strong on 8th St Barracks Row – May 3rd to 5th Barracks Row Main Street’s Unofficial Star Wars Weekend.  For more, go here:  https://www.barracksrow.org/