The Week Ahead…& Some Photos from the Past Week

The Week Ahead…& Some Photos from the Past Week

By Larry Janezich

Posted June 9, 2024

Monday, June 10

John Wennersten (at podium) and Barry Harrelson (at left) commenting on a clip from “On The Waterfront With Arthur Cotton Moore.”

Sunday evening, June 9^th, the film-making non-profit Sustainable Waterfronts, presented three short documentary films at Hill Center, hosted by the co-founders of the organization, producers Jack Wennersten and Barry Harrelson.   

Founded in 2017, (seven years ago to the day) Sustainable Waterfronts is a public non-profit based on Capitol Hill that seeks to preserve the history of Washington’s waterfront from the founding of the city to today.

The featured films were:

“Moments At The Water’s Edge: Men & Women At Work”  https://bit.ly/3Xc3Zhj  

“On The Waterfront With Arthur Cotton Moore”  https://bit.ly/3VjjKjW  (Moore was the architect who rebuilt the Georgetown Waterfront as well as helped renovate the Library of Congress, the Old Post Office and the Phillips Collection.)

And” “John Philips Sousa – An American Icon” (no video link available). 

Here’s the situation at Pupatell’s Neapolitan Pizza on Wednesday afternoon:  While CHC was taking photos through the window, an employee opened the door and said they hope to open on Monday, June 17th.  Asked if CHC could get some photos inside, the staffer called over Mike Compty, co-General Manager.  Compty was accommodating re the photos and said he and Tom Cackett are the co-General Managers. 

Compty says the restaurant’s motto is “Pizza without Politics.” 

Pre-heating the imported Italian ovens.  They can reach 1000 degrees F.  Pupatella’s is a local chain with 9 other locations in the District and Virginia.  The location at 3rd and Mass was previously the home of Romeo & Juliet (closed in 201) – and before that, The White Tiger.  Here’s a link to their website and menues. https://www.pupatella.com/

Over on Barrack’s Row, a couple of souces told Capitol Hill Corner that Mother Blossom cannabis gift shop has closed permanently.  The likely reason is that the medical cannabis license for UpNSmoke at 427 8^th is pending, and when granted, other cannabis outlets – including gift shops within 400 feet are subject to closure once the Alcohol Beverage and Cannabils Commission starts enforcing the law.  Two other cannabis gift shops near UpNSmoke continue to operate, including Mr. Nice Guy (despite being robbed two weeks ago a source says) and Organix (which replys when asked if they were going to apply for a medical license), “This is a clothing store, sir.”

Here’s a photo of the patrons of the NE/SE Library Used Book Sale last Saturday. Photo: Jay Adelstein.

Sunday evening, June 9th, the film-making non-profit Sustainable Waterfronts, presented three short documentary films at Hill Center, hosted by the co-founders of the Sustainable Waterfronts, producers Jack Wennersten and Barry Harrelson.  

Founded in 2017, (seven years ago to the day) “Sustainable Waterfronts” is a public non-profit based on Capitol Hill that seeks to preserve the history of Washington’s waterfront from the founding of the city to today.  The featured films were:

“Moments At The Water’s Edge: Men & Women At Work”  https://bit.ly/3Xc3Zhj 

“On The Waterfront With Arthur Cotton Moore”  https://bit.ly/3VjjKjW   (Moore was the architect who rebuilt the Georgetown Waterfront as well as helped renovate the Library of Congress, the Old Post Office and the Phillips Collection.)

And John Philips Sousa – An American Icon (no video link available). 

Here’s a link to their website which has links to some of their other films.  https://sustainablewaterfronts.org/

The Week Ahead…

Monday, June 10

ANC6B Parks and Public Space Taskforce will hold an in-person meeting at 7:00pm on the second floor of 700 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE (entrance next to Trader Joe’s).

Among items on the draft agenda:

• Garfield Park Construction Announcement
• Throne Toilet at Eastern Market Metro Park
• Park Manager for Eastern Market Metro Park
• Shade on the Children’s Side of the Eastern Market Metro Park

ANC6D will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.

For info on how to join the meeting, go here:  https://www.anc6d.org/virtual-meetings/

Among items on the draft agenda: 

Public Safety Report

Presentations:

• Dr. Keith Pettigrew (Executive Director), DC Housing Authority:  Greenleaf, Maintenance Update.
• Linda Greenan, Pepco:  Pepco Stacks Substaion-Grounds.
• Hannah Ashenafi, Associate Director DOEE: Vulcan Permit
• Marcellus Walker Jr., CPM – 311 Chief of Operations and Danielle Drumgoole. Public Affairs Specialist, Office of Unified Communications.
• Kara Pennino, Waterways Administrator, DOEE Office of Waterways Management Authority.

Consent Agenda:

• Hen Quarter

Development, Planning, and Transportation

• Merchant Marina – M Street Landing.
• Westminster Redevelopment Zoning Application for 2 year extension.
• WMATA Better Bus Proposal – prospective community meeting.

Tuesday, June 11

ANC7D will hold a virtual meeting at 6:30pm

For info on how to join the meeting, go here:  https://bit.ly/45iWAyt

Among items on the draft agenda: 

Community Speakers

• Clint Osborn, Acting Director, DC Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA) on Agency Overview and Priorities.
• Eric DeBear, Esq. representing DC Department of General Services (DGS) and DC Department of Corrections (DOC) on Plans for Replacement of Correctional Building.

Community Presentations

• Ayanna Williams, DC Natives – Intro to Organization Focused on Pollinator Habitats
• DC Government Updates/Presentations.
• Lawrence Davlin, Mayor’s Office of Community Relations & Services (MOCRS) Ward 7 Representative.
• Francis Campbell, Office of Ward 7 Councilmember Vincent Gray.
• Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) Representatives.

Commission Business

• Letter to DDOT concerning NOI Commission support for 17th Street NE bicycle facility.
• Discussion:  WMATA Better Bus Network – to build awareness about this project.
• Letter to DGS, EOM and Council on Unaddressed Maintenance at the Renovated Eliot-Hine Middle School.

ANC6B will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm

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

Among items on the draft agenda: 

Consent Agenda

• Alcohol Beverage & Cannabis Committee Consent Items.
• Transportation Committee Consent Items.
• Planning & Zoning Committee Consent Items.
• Public Safety Committee Consent Items.
• Letter Requesting a Status Update on the Implementation of the 2022 Gun Violence Reduction Strategic Plan and Invitation to DC Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice Lindsey Appiah.

Presentations

• Kilil Roussaw – Founder/Executive Director of KRoussaw Foundation.
• Christopher Williams, Director, Anacostia Watershed Society.

Alcoholic Beverage & Cannabis Committee (06/04/2024)

• ABRA-127963: DMV Liquors Wines and Beers, LLC t/a DMV Liquors Wines and Beers, 643 Pennsylvania Ave SE; Renewal of a Class A Liquor License.

Transportation Committee (06/05/2024)

• Proposed Letter in Support of Multimodal Street Design on Major Arterials.

Planning and Zoning Committee (06/06/2024)

• BZA 21144: 411 8th Street, SE Project: To permit a fast-food establishment (Taco Bell) use in an existing, attached, two-story commercial building in the MU-4/CHC zone.
• 229 8th Street, SE Project: Historic Preservation Application. 
• 629 South Carolina Ave, SE Project: To construct a three-story with cellar, rear addition, to an existing, attached three-story with cellar, principal dwelling unit in the RF-1 zone.
• 718 7th Street, SE Project: Historic Preservation Application. 

Wednesday, June 12

ANC6C will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm. 

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

Among items on the draft agenda:  TBA

Thursday, June 13

ANC6A will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.

For info on how to join the meeting, go here:  https://anc6a.org/community-calendar/

Among items on the draft agenda:

Consent Agenda

• Letter ANC6A to WMATA consolidating and summarizing comments from residents regarding the impacts of the proposed 2025 Better Bus network.
• Letter to DDOT in support of the 17th Street, NE MultiModal study including engineering, enforcement, and education (signage) for safety of drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians.
• Motion that the ANC draft a resolution urging the DC Council, DDOT, and the Mayor to support a 5-8% increase in the FY2025 budget for the maintenance of sidewalks, to implement a more effective system for sidewalk repair monitoring, and to allow experimentation with alternative sidewalk materials and that ANC 6A authorize the Commission to testify regarding sidewalk improvements at any upcoming DC Council hearings.
• Letter of support to the HPRB re: HPA 24-274 (To construct a two-story with cellar, rear addition, to an existing, attached, three-story, principal dwelling unit in the RF-1 zone)

Capitol Hill Corner would also like you to know about:

Thursday, June 13.  Sea Shanties and Songs Featuring Canadian Performer Seán Dagher of Assassin’s Creed Fame · Thursday, June 13 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm.  $20.00.  Go here:  https://bit.ly/3XbhzkY

Friday, June 14.  Friday Night Live at Eastern Market Metro Plaza features a Love Station Concert from 5:30pm – 6:30pm – in Partnership with Barracks Row Main Street, the Department of Parks and Recreation & the Office of Councilmember Charles Allen. 

Friday, June 14.  Hill Center Event:  Stone Room Concerts @ Hill Center Featuring Singer/Songwriter Rochelle Rice with Pianist Janelle Gill at an in-person performace from 7:00pm – 9:00pm.  Tickets:  $20.00.  Go here:  https://bit.ly/4et6It1