CAPITOL HILL CORNER

The Week Ahead…& Some Photos from the Past Week

by Larry Janezich

Posted Sunday, August 30, 2026

The new fence and screening on the East Plaza of the US Capitol is related to work on the façade. 

The construction fence is up around Shirley Chisholm Elementary School at 1001 G Street, SE.  Construction is scheduled to start this summer.  Completion is projected for July of 2028.  Here’s a link to schematics showing the scope of the project.  https://bit.ly/4zFrJv7

The re-opening date for Folger Park has been extended to October 3, 2026 at 11:59pm, according to the sign on the fence surrounding Folger Park.  The extension will allow work to continue to correct issues with the park’s sidewalks which initially failed city inspection. 

Tuesday night, ANC6B’s Executive Committee, approved a stipulated liquor license for the Folger Library to serve alcohol at a summer garden at the East Capitol and Third Street entrance.  The license will allow the Library to serve alcohol here to align with the opening of Measure for Measure on September 25. 

The last performance of Friday’s Dog Days of August Live Jazz at Eastern Market featured vocalist Gracie Jay.  https://graciejaymusic.com/about

The Capitol Hill Theatre at 645 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, was destroyed by fire in 1970.  Here’s a photo from 1964.  The venue opened in 1910 as the Avenue Grand Theatre.  It served as a popular neighborhood hub for vaudeville performances and movies before being renamed the Capitol Hill Theatre in 1956.  Following the fire, a commercial building was constructed on the site.  It is currently home to Labyrinth Games & Puzzles, East City Bookstore, and Capitol Frame and Photo.  Image from DC History Center’s Emil A. Press Slide Collection.   Photo find:  Steve Morris. 

The Week Ahead…

Tuesday, September 1

MPD 1D Community Advisory Council will hold an In-Person and Virtual Meeting, 6:00pm – 7:15pm.

The in-person meeting will be held at The Pillar Church, 1111 South Carolina Avenue, SE

Guest:  Chief of Police, Jeffrey Carroll

For the agenda and connection details, go here: https://1dcac.com/

ANC6B Alcohol Beverage and Cannabis Committee 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:

Presentation:

Guest Speaker – Grace Hyde, District Cannabis – to speak on the city’s progress in transitioning to licensed cannabis dispensaries, away from the I-71 ‘gifting’ model, and offer some perspective on market conditions.

New Applications

• BluntSluts Cannabis Parlour is applying for a new medical cannabis retail license. The applicant is requesting Delivery, Educational Tasting, and Safe-Use Treatment Facility endorsements at 1221 Pennsylvania Ave SE.
• Folger Library – Application for substantial change, adding a summer garden to their existing alcohol license. The timing of this required a vote to support a stipulated license during the executive committee meeting. The Executive Committee approved it 4-0-0.

Renewals 

• DCanter  – Protest deadline is Oct. 5, 2026
• Yes Organic Eastern Market, Inc. – Protest Deadline Oct. 13
• Trader Joe’s East Inc – Protest Deadline Oct. 13
• ABRA-111567 – Capitol Supreme Market – Protest Deadline Oct. 13

Administration

• Approval of protest template (attached) and discussion of updates to ANC’s standing rules.

Wednesday, September 2

ANC6B Transportation Committee 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:

• Presentation from DDOT on personal delivery devices
• Traffic suppression on the Unit Block of 9^th Street, SE
• Traffic Safety Measures on the 700 block of 13^th Street, SE

Thursday, September 3

ANC6B Planning and Zoning Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 6:00pm. (Note time change.)

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

Among items on the draft agenda:  TBA

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Capitol Hill Corner would also like you to know about:

Friday, September 4 and Sunday, September 6

Miracle Theater on Barracks Row

September 4:  7:00pm – 10:13pm and September 6:  11:00am – 1:00pm.

The Right Stuff:  “A chronicle of the original Mercury astronauts in the formation of America’s space program.  Alan Shepherd, the first American in space; Gus Grissom, the benighted astronaut for whom nothing works out as planned; John Glenn, the straight-arrow ‘boy scout’ of the bunch who was the first American to orbit the earth; and the remaining pilots: …”

For tickets, go here:  https://themiracletheatre.com/

Sunday, September 6

Congressional Cemetery Honey Sale

11:00am – 1:00pm

CC Annual Honey Sale returns Sunday, September 6th at the main cemetery gates.  Enjoy a late-summer morning surrounded by history and nature, and take home a jar—or two—of our limited, small-batch Rest In Bees Cemetery Honey. 

For more, go here:  https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/annual-honey-sale-2/

“DOORS & WINDOWS” CHAL Exhibit Opens Sat August 29 – Frame of Mine

That’s what the Capitol Hill Art League artists will be focusing on in their August show at Frame of Mine gallery at 545 8th Street, SE.

The show will be on display from August 29, 2026 — October 2, 2026

To develop this theme, Art League members were asked to show creativity in their interpretations of windows and or doors. Looking in or looking out, real or imaginary doors and windows in the many kinds of structures in our world.

Come meet the artists at the opening reception at Frame of Mine on Saturday, August 29th from 4-5 PM or drop by the store while the show is up.

Go directly to the album of entries here: https://bit.ly/4izXiA3

For more on CHAL, go here:  https://www.caphillartleague.org/

Reminders for the Weekend

by Larry Janezich

Posted Thursday, August 27, 2026

Continuing Tonight through Sunday, August 30

Washington Summer Restaurant Week

A full list of restaurants can be found here (You can search by Ward 6 neighborhood.): https://www.ramw.org/restaurantweek  

Friday, August 28

Dog Days of August Jazz – Final performance.  5:00pm – 7:00pm.

Free Live Jazz featuring Gracie Jay.

At Eastern Market under the farmer’s line shed.

Saturday, August 29

Capitol Hill BID is putting on a free Back to School Family Day event featuring music and our local first responders in Eastern Market Metro Plaza, 10am to 1pm.

This event will also include a backpack giveaway for children 5-18, while supplies last.

Go here to register:  https://bit.ly/4gOYuhG

Scam Alert –“Invitation Email” Scam Circulating in Capitol Hill Community

by Larry Janezich

Posted August 27, 2026

Today, a Lincoln Park neighbor’s email was hacked and a “Special Invitation” phishing email was sent to a number of the neighbor’s contacts. 

Replying to the email to inquire as to its authenticity produced a response assuring that the invitation was legit – despite its fraudulence.

Inquiries as to the authenticity of such an invitation should be by text or phone call. 

The FTC has a Consumer Alert regarding deceptive online event invitations.   Google FTC Consumer Alert invitation scam or search the topic elsewhere for more info. 

Community Turns Out to Comment on New RFK Transit Plan

By Larry Janezich

Posted Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Tuesday night. WMATA held an open house at St. Coletta’s on proposed transit improvements for the RFK Campus.  The meeting was the first of a series of meetings to be scheduled through the fall to provide an opportunity for the community to provide feedback on the proposed plans.

Councilmembers Charles Allen and Wendell Felder. 

Allen said that “2030 is only 48 months away – opening day is only 48 months away… we have to move boldly but I know, for myself, I want to make sure it’s not just transit first in rhetoric but in results… I hope that tonight’s conversation is one where you’re able to give your feedback to us – whether it’s the Commandersor WAMATA or  DDOT or Director Hanlon (DPW) – make sure you tell us what you like and don’t like – what your expectations are.  That is going to be a big part of this.”

Some 150 residents turned out for the meeting.

DC and WMATA have agreed to a plan for a $300 million expansion of the Stadium-Armory station and the Gold Line rapid transit bus line that would run from Union Station to Stadium-Armory.  Cost estimates of $1 billion to replace the station are prohibitive and would not be finished by 2030. 

The plan anticipates construction on the Metro expansion phase will begin in 2028. 

Election Notice – EMCAC – Eastern Market Community Advisory Committee Announces the Election of INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY RESIDENT

Posted Sunday, August 23, 2026

The Eastern Market Community Advisory Committee (EMCAC) will have an election by its members for the seat of Independent Community Resident. This will be done during its scheduled meeting on Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 7:00 PM in the North Hall at the Eastern Market.

To qualify for election to a two-year term, the EMCAC Independent Community Resident representative is required to be a resident of the District of Columbia. Additionally, the individual so selected shall not be an officer, director, or chair of any committee in any of the Capitol Hill Community Organizations represented on the EMCAC, or a sitting Commissioner of ANC 6B. Election is by simple majority of the standing EMCAC members.

If you would like to put your name in nomination, we ask that you submit your name and short resume by September 23, 2026 to EMCAC at Jackie_Krieger@yahoo.com .

EMCAC is the District’s legislatively-established body entrusted with advisory and oversight responsibilities for the operations, management, and renovation of Eastern Market. Current members include representatives from ANC 6B, the Capitol Hill Association of Merchants, the Capitol Hill Restoration Society, the Eastern Market Preservation and Development Corporation, Stanton Park Neighborhood Association, Ward 6 Council Office, the Office of the Mayor, a Community Resident and representatives from the South Hall, the Farmer’s Line, and non-food merchants at the Market.

EMCAC cordially invites the community to all of our meetings. They are generally held on the last Wednesday of each month in the North Hall at Eastern Market, 7th Street and North Carolina Avenue, SE. Your comments or involvement on any of our committees is welcomed.

The Week Ahead…& Some Photos from the Past Week

by Larry Janezich

Posted:  Sunday, August 23, 2026

Jazz impresario Herb Scott on the sax at last Friday’s Dog Days of August Live Jazz performance at Eastern Market. 

Vase Can-can.  Wendy Smith.  First Place.

Last Saturday closed out the Capitol Hill Art League’s Members (CHAL) Juried Exhibition at the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop. 

CHAL members were invited to delve into the abstract, by sharing artwork that does not attempt to represent external reality, but seeks to achieve its effects using shapes, forms, lines, colors. The exhibition was juried by Kelly MacConomy.  Here are the First, Second, and Third Place Winners. 

Varenna Raindrop.  Marilyn Saks-McMillion.  Second Place.

In the Woods.  Tara Hamilton.  Third Place.

The pickle ball courts on the 100 block of Virginia Avenue under the freeway next to Garfield Park are online.  The Robert M. Krughoff  Pickleball Center at Garfield Park, was named after the grass roots activist who first established a guerrilla pickle ball court at the site back in July of 2019.  Krughoff died before the new courts became operational.  The courts operate entirely on a free, first-come, first-served basis. 

Mr. Henry’s Celebrates 60 Years with a Gala on Saturday, August 29 at 7:00pm.  Join the celebration with neighbors and friends. 

The Week Ahead…

Monday, August 24

ANC6A Community Advisory Committee will hold a virtual meeting

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

Among items on the draft agenda:

6A Grants Program: Budget and Bylaws

• Proposed motion scheduled to discuss and recommend that ANC 6A increase the annual grant budget by $500.

COC Membership

• Proposed motion scheduled to discuss and recommend to ANC 6A the addition of new committee members: Daniel Aboagye and Mia Mathis.

Tuesday, August 25

ANC6B will hold a virtual Executive Committee meeting at 7:00pm.

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

The Committee will set the agenda for the next full ANC meeting and the agendas for committees and task forces in September. 

ANC6A Alcoholic 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:

Old Business

• Update and discussion regarding settlement agreement negotiations a substantial change request to a license to change hours of operation and alcoholic beverage sales, service, and consumption, and hours of live entertainment, for 618 Productions, LLC, dba Transmission, 1353 H Street NE.

New Business

Alcohol Applications

• Discussion of an application for a New Retailer’s Class “C” Restaurant license for Indochine Cuisine and Lounge, LLC, 1025 H Street NE, 1st Floor.

Open house on Transit Improvements Proposed by WMATA for the RFK Campus.

St. Coletta of Greater Washington:  6:00pm – 8:00pm. 

DC and WMATA agreed to a plan for the $300 million expansion of the Stadium-Armory station and the Gold Line rapid transit bus line that would run from Union Station to Stadium-Armory. The meeting will be an opportunity to provide community feedback on the plan.

Register here:  https://bit.ly/463FNkx

Capitol Hill Corner would also like you to know about:

Monday, August 24, through Sunday, August 30

Washington Summer Restaurant Week

A full list of restaurants can be found here (You can search by Ward 6 neighborhood.): https://www.ramw.org/restaurantweek 

Friday, August 28

Dog Days of August Jazz – Final performance.  5:00pm – 7:00pm.

Free Live Jazz featuring Saxophonist Gracie Jay.

At Eastern Market under the farmer’s line shed.

Saturday, August 29

Capitol Hill BID is putting on a free Back to School Family Day event featuring music and our local first responders in Eastern Market Metro Plaza, 10am. to 1pm.

This event will also include a backpack giveaway for children 5-18, while supplies last.

Go here to register:  https://bit.ly/4gOYuhG

Reminders for Tonight and the Weekend

Posted August 20, 2026

Thursday, August 20

The Capitol Hillbillies host the Capitol Hill Swing Dance – 7:30pm – 9:30pm (Lesson at 7:00pm).

Live music. Laminate wood‐like floor. Admission: $10, teens $5

Location: St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 301 A St. SE; some parking

available. Latest info: https://www.facebook.com/rollingpiano/events  Contact: Joel

Friday, August 21

Dog Days of August Jazz – Every Friday in August now – thru 28th – 5pm-7pm

Free Live Jazz featuring Saxophonist Herb Scott

At Eastern Market under the farmer’s line shed.

Next Friday at Dog Days of August:

• August 28th: Gracie Jay

Saturday, August 22

Last Chance to See CHAL Exhibit:  Abstract – CHAL Members Juried Exhibition

Capitol Hill Art League (CHAL) members were invited to delve into the abstract, by sharing artwork that does not attempt to represent external reality, but seeks to achieve its effects using shapes, forms, lines, colors. The exhibition was juried by Kelly MacConomy.

The show runs to August 22, 2026, at, Capitol Hill Arts Workshop, 545 7th Street, SE.

Sunday, August 23

The Friends of Lincoln Park are hosting the 3rd annual back-to-school magic show. 

The Great Zucchini in Lincoln Park – Sunday, August 23rd at 10:00am. Head to Lincoln Park on Sunday for the Friends of Lincoln Park’s 3rd annual back to school magic show featuring The Great Zucchini! The legendary DC magician will perform his hilarious 45-minute show near the Mary McLeod Bethune statue! Refreshments will be available.

Sunday, August 23

Congressional Cemetery – Battle of Bladensburg Wreath Laying Ceremony with the District of Columbia National Guard

10:00am – 11:00am | Free

On August 23, please join Historic Congressional Cemetery in collaboration with the District of Columbia National Guard for a Battle of Bladensburg commemoration beginning at 10:00 a.m. The ceremony will honor the dozens of D.C. Militia members buried at Congressional Cemetery who fought in the battle.

The Week Ahead…& Some Photos from the Past Week

by Larry Janezich

Posted August 16, 2026

There are no ANC or community meetings that Capitol Hill Corner regularly covers which have scheduled meetings for the coming week.  In addition to the photos below, there are other events which Capitol Hill Corner would like you to know about. (See below.)

Mott’s Market held its Grand Re-Opening last Tuesday night. Some 200 neighbors and celebrants turned out to welcome the event.

CM Charles Allen was among them, seen here engaging constituents.

So too, were Council Member at Large Elissa Silverman and Democratic nominee for Council Member at Large Elect Oye Owolewa.

Some local celebrities showed up – from right – Tom Sherwood, KoJo Nnamdi, and former WJLA news anchor Sam Ford. On far left, CM Allen.

The Capitol Hillbillies in full swing.

Friday evening at Eastern Market, Dog Days in August Live Jazz featured Saxophonist Elijah Easton.  For more, see here:  https://www.instagram.com/elijaheastonmusic/?hl=en

Here’s a photo of the Washington Monument taken midweek from the Grant Memorial in front of the U.S. Capitol. In front is a viewing stand for next weekend’s NTT IndyCar Series street race. Photo credit: Nicky Sundt

The Week Ahead…

Capitol Hill Corner Would Like You to Know About: 

Thursday, August 20

The Capitol Hillbillies host the Capitol Hill Swing Dance – 7:30pm – 9:30pm (Lesson at 7:00pm).

Live music. Laminate wood‐like floor. Admission: $10, teens $5

Location: St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 301 A St. SE; some parking

available. Latest info: https://www.facebook.com/rollingpiano/events  Contact: Joel

Friday, August 21

Dog Days of August Jazz – Every Friday in August now – thru 28th – 5pm-7pm

Free Live Jazz featuring Saxophonist Herb Scott

At Eastern Market under the farmer’s line shed.

Coming up at Dog Days of August:

• August 28th: Gracie Jay

Sunday, August 23

Congressional Cemetery – Battle of Bladensburg Wreath Laying Ceremony with the District of Columbia National Guard

10:00am – 11:00am | Free

On August 23, please join Historic Congressional Cemetery in collaboration with the District of Columbia National Guard for a Battle of Bladensburg commemoration beginning at 10:00 a.m. The ceremony will honor the dozens of D.C. Militia members buried at Congressional Cemetery who fought in the battle.

The program will feature remarks from Congressional Cemetery and the DC National Guard, followed by a wreath laying at the grave of Private Andrew Coyle.

Following the ceremony, attendees are invited to participate in a guided tour highlighting veterans of the Battle of Bladensburg and the War of 1812 who are buried at Congressional Cemetery. Participants will also help place commemorative flags at their gravesites.

Learn more and RSVP here:  https://bit.ly/4zmoPeu

Cleopatra Ink Global Tattoo & Piercing Coming to Barracks Row

by Larry Janezich

Posted August 13, 2026

The former Mason & Greens – and before that – Dunkin’ Donuts, at 801 PA Ave, Barracks Row

The international company Cleopatra Ink is in the process of building out the former Mason & Greens at 801 8^th Street, Barracks Row, in preparation for “opening soon.”  Founded in 2014 in Turkey, the growing franchise operation of 150 studios in 17 countries has about three dozen locations in the United States, the closest in Baltimore. 

The popularity of tattoos and piercing is likely to attract patrons to Barracks Row from across the city and the DMV, which 8^th Street business owners will welcome.  Reports from a recent CHAMPS (Capitol Hills Chamber of Commerce) meeting heard business owners expressing concern about the slow summer and lack of tourists. 

Hours of operation for Cleopatra outlets differ according to location – the Baltimore studio operates daily from 10:00am until 8:00pm – but none appear to stay open later than 9:00pm.

The company has been criticized by ink artists for its corporate approach to creativity and for the sourcing of its proffered images.  Other online critics indicate quality of services and personnel vary from location to location. 

For more, go here:  https://www.cleopatraink.com/en