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440 New Jersey Avenue, SE

Spotify Settles in on New Jersey Avenue SE

by Larry Janezich

Posted February 23, 2026

Spotify is setting up shop on NJ Ave in a former residential town house at 440 New Jersey Avenue, a block from the House Office Buildings, but without ANC6B’s hoped-for “Settlement Agreement” governing their business operations. 

The conventional wisdom is that Spotify will use the space for the company’s congressional lobbying efforts, like other corporate owners of residential buildings on New Jersey Avenue.

When the company purchased the property last year, they proceeded with plans to renovate the property and applied for Historic Preservation Office (HPO) approval since the property is in the Capitol Hill Historic District.  HPO referred the application to ANC6B which is charged with advising the Preservation Board whether the community supports, opposes, or has no opinion on the application. 

ANC6B found no fault with the proposed renovations as such, but has long opposed the use of residences for corporate business purposes – prohibited by city regulation which are not enforced – so decided to condition their support of the application on Spotify’s acceptance of a “Settlement Agreement” like those attached to businesses and developments seeking approval for Historic Preservation or Zoning applications. 

ANC6B, along with ANC6C (their counterpart north of East Capitol Street), strongly oppose the use of residences for corporate business.  But the Mayor’s Office has explicitly directed the Department of Buildings not to enforce the ban. 

In an effort to bring a measure of regulation to Spotify’s plans, the ANC appointed Commissioner Tyler Wolanin – in whose single member district the property lies – to pursue a Settlement Agreement with Spotify.  In response, Spotify’s lawyers replied with a proposed non-binding “Memorandum of Understanding” covering some of the points addressed in the proposed Settlement Agreement.  In addition, Spotify modified their proposed renovation so that they could receive approval at the HPO staff level, which meant that they no longer needed review by ANC6B. 

ANC6B’s Planning and Zoning Committee met February 5 to consider how to proceed in the face of Spotify’s proposed MOU, given the ANC’s loss of leverage because the HPO application was now moot. The committee voted to oppose a motion by Committee Chair Vince Marino to recommend that the ANC enter the MOU into the HPO’s case record along with a statement that the ANC does not object to the project.  The committee then voted to recommend that the ANC send a letter to CM Charles Allen, the DC Department of Buildings, the Historic Preservation Review Board, and candidates for mayor, informing them of ANC6B’s consistent opinion that the city is inadequately enforcing the separation of residential uses and commercial uses, in particular by allowing lobbying shops to set up in residential areas near the Capitol building.  A subcommittee was named to write the letter after the motion receives approval from the full ANC.  This language was sent as a recommendation to the full ANC.   

ANC6B met to consider the Committee recommendation on February 10.  Commissioner Wolanin proposed an amendment to the proposal for a letter to city officials by adding another resolution stating that ANC6B approves Spotify’s promises in the MOU which included agreeing to abide by DC regulations concerning noise, trash, yard maintenance, maintaining a continual presence in the house as a point of contact for the neighborhood, and other issues.  The resolution also stated that the ANC does not endorse the use of the property, which is in a residentially-zoned area, for nonresidential purposes, and states that the ANC believes that the company’s promise to have the home occupied by a full-time caretaker is intended to evade zoning regulations, and does not adhere to the intended use of the house’s zoning category. 

It was the consensus of the Committee that the original committee language recommending that a letter be sent to city officials and mayoral candidates pointing to the lack of enforcement of regulations on use of residential buildings be postponed and considered at the next ANC meeting in March. 

With that understanding, the motion to approve the Wolanin  resolution was agreed to by unanimous consent.  The resolution will be posted on the ANC website.   

Wolnan said, in a written statement, “I think that this resolution is a useful step for the neighborhood. We have a lot of corporations and PACs who buy houses near the Capitol for lobbying purposes, and usually the ANC doesn’t have a chance for any input. Now, for the first time, neighbors have an agreement to point to any time they have trouble with the company’s use of the house, whether that trouble comes next year or ten years down the line.”

That being said, it is noteworthy that the agreement is unenforceable and depends on the good will of Spotify. 

In recent years, numerous residential neighbors have complained about their corporate neighbors, pointing to events which were widely assumed to be fundraisers bringing traffic and parking issues, and next day cleanups which left piles of trash on the block outside of the normal trash pickup hours.  In September of 2023, during an effort to pressure the city to enforce regulations against corporations’ business use of residences led by then ANC6B01 Commissioner Frank Avery, residents listed 22 residential properties near the US Capitol owned by corporations.  See here:  https://bit.ly/40kHCq2 

At first that effort made headway, with the strong support of CM Charles Allen, and the new Director of Buildings Brian Hanlon seemed committed to enforcing the law.  That came to a sudden halt when Hanlon told ANC6B Commissioners that he had been instructed by the City Administrator to cease enforcement actions against use of residences for commercial purposes. See here:  https://bit.ly/4s2xiif

The Week Ahead… & Some Photos from Last Week

by Larry Janezich

Posted February 22, 2026

Last Monday, to mark the celebration of Presidents’ Day, the Library of Congress opened the floor of the Main Reading Room to the public – anyone who had a timed entry ticket to the building.  Here’s the view just inside the main entrance. 

View to the right.

And the view to the left.

The central structure in the Reading Room is known as the central desk, which sits directly under the 160-foot, domed ceiling.  The mahogany structure allowed the librarians to monitor the reading room, the card catalog, and access to book conveyor systems.  Prior to today’s digitalized card catalogue, a reader looked up a book’s location in the stacks in the card catalogue which surrounded the central desk, submitted a blue request slip to a librarian at the central desk who sent it by pneumatic tube to the level below which returned the book to the desk via conveyer belt, from which it was delivered to the seat where the researcher was working. 

Here’s a view of the dome.

And, zooming in, a mural of twelve seated figures, male and female, are arranged against a wall of mosaic patterning. They represent countries, or epochs, which in 1897, when the building was constructed, were thought to have contributed the most to the evolution of western civilization.

The top of the dome features a painting – Human Understanding – by Edwin Blashfield.  The female figure is in the act of lifting the veil of ignorance and looking forward to intellectual progress. 

For more on The Main Reading Room, go here:  https://bit.ly/4aKnra5

The Week Ahead…

Monday, February 23

ANC6B February 2026 Public Safety Committee will hold a hybrid meeting at 6:30pm. 

Meeting location will be 700 Pennsylvania Ave SE; Second Floor, Conference Room 1 (entry adjacent to Trader Joe’s).

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

Agenda:  TBA

ANC6B Parks & Public Spaces Taskforce Meeting (In Person Only)

Meeting location will be 700 Pennsylvania Ave SE; Second Floor(entry adjacent to Trader Joe’s).

Agenda:  TBA

Tuesday, February 24

ANC6A Alcohol Beverage and Cannabis Committee 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:

Alcohol Applications

• Discussion of a substantial change request to a Retailer’s Class “C” Restaurant to change hours of operation and alcoholic beverage sales, service, and consumption, and hours of live entertainment, for AG Restaurant and Lounge, 816 H Street NE.

ANC6B will hold virtual Executive Committee Meeting.

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

Agenda: 

• The standard business of the Executive Committee is adoption of upcoming meeting agendas and setting the agenda for the next meeting of the full ANC.

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Wednesday, February 25

Hill Center Event 

Screening of Documentary Film, “The Last Battlefront: Quest for the Vote in DC”

This one-hour documentary is the first historical film on the right for self-government in Washington, D.C. told through the lives and voices of its citizens.

7:00 – 9:00pm.  $12. 

Get tickets here:  https://bit.ly/4saaSMl

Sunday, March 29

Hill Center Event

Stone Room Concerts @ Hill Center Featuring Eastern-European Jewish Folk Music with Seth Kibel & The Kleztet

5:00 – 7:00 pm.  $23

Get tickets Here  https://bit.ly/4rpyQ68

ONGOING

National Gallery of Art

Mary Cassatt: An American in Paris.  West Building. 

Now through August 30, 2026.

Mary Cassatt’s art and life reflect an independent spirit that defied expectations for women in her time.  Explore three galleries in the National Gallery’s impressionist collection to look closely at how she worked. Some 40 paintings, drawings, and prints—largely drawn from our rich holdings of her work—show an artist shaped by tradition yet radically modern.

Admission is always free and passes are not required.

UPCOMING:

Folger Theater

Tuesday, Mar 10 – Sunday, Apr 12

As You Like It

by William Shakespeare

Envisioned by Artistic Director Karen Ann Daniels

Directed by Timothy Douglas

TICKETS: Starting at $20

Get tickets here:  https://bit.ly/4kGKaIC 

Rosalind and her cousin Celia are forced to leave the court where they find respite and adventure in nature, inevitably succumbing to the madness of love and delightfully unpredictable circumstances.

This production offers a love note to DC, imbuing the Forest of Arden with the familiar vibes, culture, and characters that mark the District as a singular, resilient, and redemptive place of belonging.

Maru San from earlier this week at 327 7th Street, SE.

Photo inside taken from earlier this week.

Maru San at Eastern Market Opens with Peruvian Fish Rolls Friday Feb. 20

By Larry Janezich

Posted February 19, 2026

Award winning Chef Carlos Delgado’s Maru San Peruvian Fish Roll restaurant is bringing something new to the Eastern Market neighborhood.  Maru San offers carry out and walk-ins for the 25 stool counter like the traditional Japanese specialty sushi restaurants – the only seating.   A special reservation schedule limited to four at one 7:00pm seating promises an elegant tasting menu experience.  Delgado is also co-owner of the Michelin acclaimed Causa and the Amazonia – Peruvian restaurants in Blagdon Alley. 

Peruvian fish rolls – referred to as Nikkei rolls – are similar to sushi, but not the same, being a fusion of Japanese technique and Peruvian cuisine and are distinguished by the use of citrus-based sauces, spicy peppers, and warm, toppings. 

Here’s a link to their website:  https://www.marusandc.com/

Here’s a link to Eater Washington DC article posted February 5.  https://bit.ly/4aIQJpw

Location:  325 7^th Street, SE.

Hours of Operation: 

Monday 4 – 10P

Tuesday Closed

Wednesday Closed

Thursday – Sunday 4 – 10P

Little Engine Rotisserie Chicken Opens at Eastern Market on Tuesday, Feb 17

By Larry Janezich

February 16, 2026

Rob Sonderman’s Rotisserie and Wings restaurant – “Little Engine” – opens Tuesday, February 17, at 11:00am, across from Eastern Market, at 250 7^th Street, SE. 

Sonderman says, “So we try to serve something that is recognizable but taken to the next level as far as the flavor goes.”  He’s a veteran of opening restaurateur Steve Salis’s Catalogue Group’s Federalist Pig and Honeymoon Chicken, and struck out on his own last summer after ten years.

He’s a life-long resident of the Eastern Market neighborhood and this is his first venture in Southeast, for which, he partnered with Jeff Zients, owner of part of Call Your Mother on Barracks Row. 

Here are some photos from this weekend’s soft opening for family and friends. 

Little Engine was formerly the site of Eat Brgz. 

The “Little Engine” logo suggests “revving up” the chicken and wings offerings with high-quality flavors at a reasonable, family friendly price point. 

Here’s Sonderman, hands-on, in the kitchen.  He was formerly the pitmaster at Federalist Pig. 

The dining area decor announces that it’s family friendly. Especially with …

An impressive baseball card collection. 

Here’s the menu.  Little Chicken will be open daily, 11:00am – 9:00pm. 

Capitol Hill Art League announces opening and reception for “Landscapes” exhibit on Saturday,  February 14, 2026 running through Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Frame of Mine Gallery, 545 Eighth Street, S.E, on Barracks Row.

The members of the Art League have created views across geography, seasons and climes to bring us to places familiar and on our wish lists.

Come escape the wintry weather and step into another experience.

The show can be previewed on the Art League website at:  https://www.caphillartleague.org/

Proposed Design for Shirley Chisholm ES (formerly Tyler) – First Look

by Larry Janezich

Posted Monday, February 9, 2026

Thursday night, ANC6B’s Planning and Zoning Committee heard a presentation from STUDIOS Architecture of the concept design for the renovation of Shirley Chisholm Elementary School (formerly Tyler) at 10th and G Streets, SE. 

The school is being modernized and enlarged to meet additional programming and projected enrollment requirements.  The project will also maximize exterior programmable space and ensure the safety and security of students and staff.  The modernization will entail removing all of the interiors, stripping it down to the structure and façade, and providing all new building systems and new finishes.  

The school will vacate this summer into their swing space and demolition and new construction will start.  Completion is projected for July of 2028. 

Following the presentation, the committee voted unanimously to recommend that the full ANC6B support forwarding the designs to the Historic Preservation Committee for review. 

Here’s an overview of the project:

The school’s existing footprint with dates of expansions.

The proposed modernization’s footprint. 

The renovated main entrance at the corner of 10th and G Streets.  The canopy will be replaced and the entrance will feature an accessible pathway. 

Here’s the view of the existing building down G Street with a three story addition at the 11th Street end.

Here’s the view from 11th and G Streets looking southwest.  The image on the building shows a public art space reflecting community feedback about providing a way for Rep. Shirley Chisholm’s legacy to be brought into the school design.

This is a rendering of the south end of the building looking at the play space, the canopy element for community and theater programming space, and another public art feature depicting a place holder.

A view of the 10th Street side of the school looking northeast.  A secondary entrance at grade is in the middle at the bottom of the tower and will allow access to larger spaces that may be used more by the community for afterhours activities in the auditorium and gymnasium without giving access to the full building.

In 2025, members of the community, citing infrastructure issues with the school, voiced opposition to preserving the original 1949 building.  The Historic Preservation Review Board advised preservation of the structure despite that opposition and despite the building’s not having met the historical status of having been constructed before 1945. Owing to HPRB’s unexplained decision to advise preservation of the 1949 building, the ANC’s letter to HPRB supporting review of the design concepts stated that the ANC expects transparency and clarity going forward.   

Here’s a link to an article from last fall in The Hill Rag which provides more detail:  https://bit.ly/3O0JJww

by Larry Janezich

Posted February 8, 2026

Trash Update:  For more go here:  https://dpw.dc.gov/page/trash-and-recycling-collection-status

Update on Federalist Pig coming to Barracks Row at the former Joey’s of Barracks Row, 527 8^th Street, SE.  Judging from the demolition permit on the window and the sounds from within, it appears that the build out for restaurateur Steve Salis’s Federalist Pig – reported by Washington Business Journal last August to be coming to Barracks Row – is underway.  Salis also owns Ted’s Bulletin on Barracks Row, Honeymoon Chicken, Kramers (formerly Kramerbooks & Afterwords), and Sidekick Bakery. 

8^th Street Bus Priority Project Update:  Last Wednesday night, ANC6B’s Transportation Committee heard a presentation from Project Manager Andrew Grinberg – a briefing required after DDOT’s issued a Notice of Intent on the project’s proposed traffic and parking modifications. One of the results of the proposal will be the loss of 31 parking spaces between East Capitol and M Street, SE (4.5% of total available parking between East Capitol and M Street SE) – mostly on Barracks Row.  Comments on the proposed changes will be accepted through February 27^th at the NOI Portal, here: https://ddot.dc.gov/service/notice-intent  And here’s a link to the website with the presentation DDOT gave to the Committee on Wednesday night.  A link can be found under “Documents” about half way down the page.    https://buspriority.ddot.dc.gov/pages/8thstse#documents   The committee unanimously approved a motion to support the project.  The letter of support now goes to the full ANC at its next meeting on Tuesday, February 10.  Image DDOT

Neighbors are complaining that Albert’s Liquor at 328 Kentucky Avenue, kitty-corner from Safeway, is in violation of DC statutes regulating the signage and prohibitions on illuminated advertising after hours.  Last Tuesday night, ANC6B’s Planning and Zoning Committee voted unanimously to support a motion that the full ANC send a complaint to the DC Alcohol Beverage and Cannabis Administration.  Final action on that will come up in next Tuesday night’s meeting of the ANC.  Photo: ANC6B

The owner of Capitol Square Bar & Grill at 1500 East Capitol Street has applied to transfer the license from Sahara Market at 1901 Michigan Avenue, NE, to an empty building at 1504 East Capitol next to Capitol Square.  As reported by Eat DC, the owner will open a Sahara Market at that location.  Capitol Square closed last year over issues involving an expired business license, unpaid taxes, and a series of lawsuits. Next Tuesday, ANC7D has scheduled a vote to Protest the transfers of a “Retailer’s Class C Restaurant” and “Retailers Class B Beer and Wine Store” license from 1901 Michigan Ave, NE, to the vacant, unimproved commercial property at 1504 East Capitol Street, NE, until settlement or agreement is reached with applicant.

ABCA Shuts Down unlicensed weed shop on Pennsylvania Avenue, SE.  Potomac Tobacco at 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE was padlocked and one employee arrested on January 30^th when ABCA and MPD shut the site down for illegal cannabis sales.  The operation was part of the city’s ongoing enforcement efforts following the enactment of the Medical Cannabis Conditional License and Unlicensed Establishment Closure statute which granted ABCA new civil enforcement powers. Since the bill took effect on July 15, 2024, joint agency efforts have resulted in the padlocking of 102 illegal cannabis businesses.

The Week Ahead…

Monday, February 9

(POSTPONED UNTIL FEBRUARY 23) ANC6B Parks & Public Spaces Taskforce will hold and (In Person Only) Meeting at 7:00pm

This meeting will be held 700 Pennsylvania Avenel, SE; Second Floor (entry adjacent to Trader Joe’s).

Tuesday, February 10

ANC6B will hold a hybrid meeting at 7:00pm

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

Among items on the agenda:

Consent Agenda

• TBA

Committee appointment – Resident members, and alternates

Community & Commission Announcements & Speak Out

• Office of the Mayor (MOCR)
• Councilmember Charles Allen’s Office
• Metropolitan Police Department
• Update on Items from Executive Committee Meeting
• Reminder of Upcoming Meeting Dates

ANC 6B Input on Other Concerns

• Pepco power surges and remedies for 6B residents
• Letter to Mayor concerning homeless population during extreme temperature.
• Letter to Mayor on Chief of Police

Alcoholic Beverage & Cannabis Committee

ABC Committee

• Protests/Other Updates
• Albert’s Liquor, ABRA-077335, 328 Kentucky Ave SE. Discussion about a new renovation potentially violating city code.
• Ambar update on Settlement Agreement

Transportation Committee

• DDOT Presentation on 8th St SE Priority Bus project (NOI now active. Access at https://bit.ly/4bIzMO1  )
• Watkins Alley issues follow-up
• Feedback to WMATA on L’Enfant Plaza Metro station signs
• 1/28 DDOT oversight hearing testimony
• (Late Breaking) Notice of Intent (NOI) regarding the Safe Routes to School Action Plan for Shirley Chisholm Elementary School

Planning and Zoning Committee

• Chisholm Elementary DCPS, 1001 G St SE: Pre-Filing review of school renovation proposal
• Emerald Wings, 406 8th Street SE.  Update on ongoing settlement talks
• Spotify, 440 New Jersey Ave SE.  Vote on letter to City Council on corporate use of residences
• Discussion: Concept Design for HCC Gatehouse. Pre-Filing review
• (Late Breaking) A Resolution Urging Gentle Density Throughout the District of Columbia

Committee Chair and Vice Chair Appointments

ANC7D will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm. 

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

Among items on the agenda: 

• Updates from the Metropolitan Police Department
• Elected District Government Official Updates
• Letisha Vinson, Office of Ward 7 Councilmember Wendell Felder
• Amber Wright, Mayor’s Office of Community Relations & Services (MOCRS)
• Eboni-Rose Thompson, State Board of Education (SBOE), Ward 7 Representative
• Kisha Anderson, District Department of Transportation (DDOT), Ward 7 Community Engagement Specialist
• Randi Thorpe, Department of Public Works (DPW), Community Relations Specialist (invited)

Community Matters

• ANC 7D FY 2027 District Budget Priorities – Opportunity for Commissioners to establish priorities for FY 2027 budget cycle
• RFK Roundup – Opportunity for Commission to raise awareness around RFK development issues

Other Commission Business

• Proposed Motion: ANC 7D vote to Protest transfers of a “Retailer’s Class C Restaurant” and “Retailers Class B Beer and Wine Store” license from 1901 Michigan Ave, NE to a vacant, unimproved commercial property at 1504 East Capitol St, NE until settlement or agreement is reached with applicant.
• Proposed Motion: ANC 7D vote to support transfers of jurisdiction on various Parcels and a part of a Reservation to result in District Government control of Bridge 78.

Wednesday, February 11

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 agenda:

Community announcements

Commissioner announcements

DC agency informational announcements

Other community announcements/public comment

Consent agenda

• TBA

Planning, Zoning, and Economic Development Committee. 

• 511 Third Street NE.  Application for a special exception from lot occupancy requirements to demolish an existing one-story rear addition and construct a two-story rear addition on an existing semi-detached two-story + cellar principal dwelling unit
• 654 L Street NE.  Application for special exceptions from rear addition requirements and lot occupancy requirements to construct a three-story + roof deck rear addition to an existing attached two-story + cellar principal dwelling unit
• 626 A Street NE.  Application for concept approval to construct a second-floor addition to an existing one-story garage

Transportation and Public Space Committee

• Capitol Hill Classic request for support—Jayme Johnson
• Sidewalk Palooza, project to report and reduce sidewalk hazards—Scott Price

Alcohol and Cannabis Licensing Committee

• Tango Pastry, 408 H Street NE, Application for retailer’s Class “D” restaurant, including stipulated license

Thursday, February 12

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 agenda:

Community Presentation

DC Water’s Lead Free DC Initiative – Sean Moore, Communications Manager, Lead

• Free DC (Contractor), DC Water, Capital Water and Lead Free DC

Officer Reports

Transportation and Public Space

• Presentation: DDOT NOI.  Proposed changes to bus stop locations on 8th Street NE at C and D Streets NE – Andrew Grinberg, Transportation Planner, Capital Planning Division,

District Department of Transportation (NOTE: DDOT is taking comments through February 27, 2026.)

• Recommendation: ANC6A send a comment letter in response to DDOT NOI 26-06-CPD: Proposed changes to bus stop locations on 8th Street NE at C and D Streets NE

Plenary Session:

Suggested Motion: ANC A formally approve for submission to the DC Council’s

Committee on Transportation and the Environment regarding DDOT oversight, the

testimony delivered by Commissioner Shapiro on January 28, 2026.   It is further noted

that this Testimony should be submitted by the ANC no later than February 13, 2026.

Suggested Motion: ANC A approve oral and expanded written testimony to the DC

Council’s Committee on Public Works and Operations regarding ABCA oversight.

Suggested Motion: ANC6A approve the appointment of Gail Sullivan to the Community

Outreach Committee (COC).

Single Member District reports (2 minutes each)

Community Comment

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Wednesday, February 11

8:00pm

Capitol Hill Jazz Foundation’s 11th Anniversary of the Capitol Hill Jazz Jam

Wednesday, February 11^th   at 8:00pm at Mr. Henry’s Restaurant, 601 Pennsylvania Avenue SE. 

Tickets $25.00 – go here:  Click here for tickets https://bit.ly/4koxuFW

Wednesday, February 11

7:00pm:  Capitol Hill Restoration Society’s Dick Wolf Memorial Lecture at the Hill Center.

The event is free and open to the public

James Darius Ball, the director of Future Cities at the National Building Museum, will lecture on future cities and how the power of public imagination and collective vision is shaping the future of urban life. The presentation will spotlight Coming Together, the National Building Museum’s first major exhibition, which examines how American cities are reimagining and reshaping their downtown districts in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ball has a background in sustainable development, building science and community engagement. He brings a rich experience and passion to questions of urban identity and opportunity.

The Dick Wolf Memorial Lecture is named for former CHRS president Dick Wolf, a city planner and activist who was a Hill resident who championed the cause of historic preservation. The lecture series features themes of historic preservation and urban planning in Washington, DC.

A reception will follow the presentation. Reservations are not required, and the public is encouraged to attend.

Friday through Sunday, February 13 – 15

Folger Theater Valentine Day Events Love Songs of the 15^th Century

Folger Consort’s February concert will be an affair to remember. Join us for a glass of wine and light bite at Quill & Crumb before enjoying romantic ballads based on poet Christine de Pisan’s The Book of the City of Ladies. Enhance your experience by arriving early for one of our pre-concert discussions, led by Folger Consort Artistic Director Robert Eisenstein.

Friday, Feb 13 at 8pm*

Saturday, Feb 14 at 2pm

Saturday, Feb 14 at 8pm*

Sunday, Feb 15 at 2pm

*Pre-concert discussion at 7pm

Tickets, $20 – $50.  Go here:  https://bit.ly/4kr9K47

ANC6A is a seven member Commission which lies roughly between Stanton Park and Florida Avenue and 15th and 7th Street, NE.

Saturday:  ANC6A Holds Special Election to Fill Two Empty Seats 

Posted February 5, 2026

ANC6A will hold a special election on Saturday, February 7, to fill two seats on the commission, Single Member Districts 6A01 and 6A02.  

The election will be held from 10:00am to 2:00pm at 1300 H Street, NE, the former Ephemeral Tattoo location.  

All registered voters who are residents of 6A01 and 6A02 are encouraged to vote.

There are two candidates for each ANC seat:

6A01 Candidates:

Scott Burger, mikailaandscott@gmail.com

Lorena Gil, traviesita@gmail.com

6A02 Candidates:

Ashley Blake, Ashr.blake@gmail.com 

Kimberly Butler, imbuildingavillage@gmail.com

Please reach out to the candidates directly with your questions.

For more information please see:

https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/1-309.06

https://dcboe.org/candidates/anc-advisory-neighborhood-commissioners

https://openanc.org/

Not sure which Single Member District you live in? Check out the map above or enter your address here:

https://www.arcgis.com/apps/instant/lookup/index.html?appid=12bb36e8b77a4a8780125e77e990b146