ANC6B Advances Phase II of Garfield Park/VA Avenue Underpass Project
by Larry Janezich
Posted October 16, 2026
Last Tuesday night Ted Jutras, Executive Director of Capital River Front Foundation, presented a request to ANC6B asking for their support for the pending Phase II of the Garfield Park Connector/Virginia Avenue Underpass/Bridge Spot Project. The request is for a letter of support for a public space permit from DDOT for the Basketball/Futsal Court for the recreational space. Following the presentation, the Commission voted unanimously to endorse the project.
The Foundation leads Bridge Spot’s community design process, raises the money for each project, and operates and programs the space. Jutras told the ANC they have been working on the project with CM Allen’s office with the goal of creating and expanding a space that the community can continue to use. The space has been used heavily by the community for over a decade as a basketball court, a skate park, a public art space and a guerrilla pickle ball court.
Here’s an image illustrating the layout of the concept. The Riverfront BID and the Friends of Garfield Park have been the community force behinds the effort to renovates the space.
Phase I saw the completion of the Robert M. Krughoff Pickleball Center. Five free courts built with donations from the pickleball community, Consumers’ Checkbook and the Doug and Mei Smith Fund, plus a grant from the Capitol Hill Community Foundation. The courts are managed by the Capitol Riverfront Parks Foundation.
Image of the BB and Futsal Court. (Futsal is a fast-paced, five-a-side variant of soccer played on a smaller hard court rather than an outdoor grass field.)
The Foundation anticipates completion Phase II – the CVS Health Futsal Court – by November 19th, allowing the courts to open by October 21st, the date of the National Women’s Soccer League Championship at Audi Field. The project is supported by CVS Health and Washington Spirit. Jutras said “the courts will feature a new mural with branding elements to allow us to raise funds for these types of amenities.
The next permit to be sought later this year will be for Phase III and will involve gates and barriers for the entire space to block out vehicles other than emergency vehicles, maintenance vehicles, and food trucks for special events associated with the flexible community space coming in Phase V.
Phase IV will bring the Skate Park, currently under design (concept above) with input from the community of users. Jutras said an RFP (request for proposals) for a skate park designer will be released in December 2026.
Phase V – Future elements will bring the flexible community use space with programmatic elements including the arts, markets, and the like. One of the goals is to keep the big long wall on the east end of the space as an open wall to allow artists to continue to use it for installation of murals.
The main event of the No Kings Day of action in DC is being organized by Third Act DMV.
***Saturday, October 17, No Kings: Vote Early Rally and March near Memorial Circle.***
Join Third Act DMV for a VOTE EARLY rally between Arlington Cemetery metro and Memorial Bridge, just south of Memorial Circle. We will then march across Memorial Bridge to the Lincoln Memorial. We end up on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial overlooking the reflecting pool with a few brief remarks. Be inspired in community!
FreeDC is organizing Ward by Ward events to encourage early voting. On October 17, the community will have the opportunity to join others from your ward to vote early. Go here for more details: https://freedcproject.org/event-list/vote-early
Ward 6
H St / NoMa (9 AM @ Tango Pastry and 3:30 PM @ Solid State Books)
SouthWest Library @ 12 PM
Eastern Market @ 10 AM
The Lincoln Park Free DC noisemakers will gather to VOTE EARLY. Join us at the north end of Eastern Market at 10am and wear your Free DC, Hands Off DC, or other DC gear.
Saturday, October 17
National Gallery of Art East Building
Film: Maysles Films Inc.’s Salesman – Part of A Camera That Goes Anywhere: American Cinema Verité
You Can Now Dispose of Batteries at Eastern Market
Ward 6 residents can now find battery drop-off boxes available at Eastern Market. Look for the blue Zero Waste tent at Eastern Market on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
In addition to accepting food waste and food-soiled paper for composting, the drop-off tents at select farmers markets will also take single-use (primary) and rechargeable household batteries under 11 lbs. DC residents are encouraged to bring their old small-format batteries safe disposal.
The main event of the No Kings Day of action in DC is being organized by Third Act DMV.
The main event of the No Kings Day of action in DC is being organized by Third Act DMV.
***Saturday, October 17, No Kings: Vote Early Rally and March near Memorial Circle.***
Join Third Act DMV for a VOTE EARLY rally between Arlington Cemetery metro and Memorial Bridge, just south of Memorial Circle. We will then march across Memorial Bridge to the Lincoln Memorial. We end up on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial overlooking the reflecting pool with a few brief remarks. Be inspired in community!
*Note: The description in the mobilize link is not accurate and we are waiting on the No Kings folks to update this, the march will start near Memorial Circle and marching across Memorial Bridge to the Lincoln Memorial. Sign up to get the latest information.
FreeDC is organizing Ward by Ward events to encourage early voting. On October 17, the community will have the opportunity to join others from your ward to vote early.https://freedcproject.org/event-list/vote-early
Ward 6
H St / NoMa (9 AM @ Tango Pastry and 3:30 PM @ Solid State Books)
Join your H Street community for two walks: one in the morning and one in the afternoon. We’ll meet at a Procott neighborhood business, walk together to drop off our ballots, and then head to another Procott H St business to eat, drink, and socialize with neighbors. Join the chat to learn more.
SouthWest Library @ 12 PM
Bring your completed ballot, properly sealed in its envelope, to the dropbox at the Southwest Library (900 Wesley Place SW) at 12 PM. After voting, we’ll enjoy snacks, treats, and drinks while socializing and celebrating democracy. Please bring snacks/treats to share if you’re able. Other voters (and future voters) are welcome to join the fun! Join the chat to learn more.
Eastern Market @ 10 AM
The Lincoln Park Free DC noisemakers will gather to VOTE EARLY. Join us at the north end of Eastern Market at 10am and wear your Free DC, Hands Off DC, or other DC gear.
Take a selfie dropping off your ballot, say hi to a neighbor! After dropping off our ballots, we will walk to get a snack or drink at Mott’s Market or a favorite neighborhood spot.
Accessibility: This is an outdoor area. Ballot drop box is outside the North Hall of Eastern Market.
The Week Ahead…& Photo Essay – Postal Museum Part I
by Larry Janezich
Posted Sunday, October 11, 2026
Photo Essay: The National Postal Museum, Part I
Here’s a photo of the Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum from the west end of Union Station’s portico. The museum is located in the historic City Post Office Building which was Washington’s post office from 1914 through 1986. With 5.9 million items, the museum houses one of the largest and most significant stamp and postal history collections in the world.
Open daily 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Admission is free.
2 Massachusetts Ave. NE
Here’s a view of the ornate lobby as you enter the building.
Here’s the entrance to the William H. Gross Stamp Gallery—the largest stamp gallery in the world. Gross is a major benefactor of the museum and donated $12 million to build the Gallery named after him, as well donation his collection.
One of the gems on display in the Gallery is one of the world’s first postage stamps. Great Britain issued the Penny Black on May 1, 1840. 68,808,000 Penny Black stamps were printed; an estimated 1.3 million are in existence today.
A more familiar stamp on display is the famous 24 cent Inverted Jenny issued on May 10, 1918. The printing error escaped quality control and only one sheet of 100 stamps with the plane upside down has ever been found. In a 2023 auction purchase of one of the stamps cost the buyer in excess of $2 million.
Here’s the escalator from the lobby down to the lower level and exhibits of historical artifacts of the US Postal service operations and delivery systems, as well as the museum gift shop. (For photos, see next weekend’s The Week Ahead.)
The Week Ahead….
Monday, October 12
Federal Holiday
Tuesday, October 13
ANC6B will hold a hybrid meeting at 7:00pm
Meeting location will be 700 Pennsylvania Ave SE; First Floor (entry adjacent to Trader Joe’s).
Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) Districts 1, 5 and 6
Office of Wendell Felder, Ward 7
Eboni-Rose Thompson, Ward 7 Representative, State Board of Education
Mayor’s Office of Community Relations & Services
Other DC Government and Community Presentations
DC Department of Energy and Environment
Kingman/Heritage Islands Development Project
DC Department of Transportation
Bridge 87 and Southbound Kenilworth Ave Projects
Commissioner SMD Reports 10 minutes
Community Comments
Opportunity for residents, businesses and other organizations to share information about community activities 1-2 min each
Commission Business Items
Proposed Committee Motions
(Alcoholic Beverage Licensing): ANC 7D to protest the renewal of “Class B” license for Thomas & Sons Market at 3425 Benning Road, NE unless a Settlement Agreement is reached prior to the protest deadline.
Alcoholic Beverage Licensing): ANC 7D to protest the renewal of a “Class B” Retailer License for Convenience & Carry Out at 1601 Benning Road, NE unless a Settlement Agreement is reached prior to the protest deadline
(Zoning): 205 15th St NE Board of Zoning Adjustment Application for the Special Exceptions from the rear yard requirements of and the lot occupancy requirements to construct a two-story rear addition, to an existing, semidetached, two-story plus basement, principal dwelling unit in the RF-1 zone.
Transportation): ANC 7D to send a letter to DDOT and the DDOT Public Space Committee expressing support for a driveway curb cut for 4420 Douglas St, NE.
ANC 7D to provide comments and/or a Resolution in writing to the DC Council on PR-26-0810 “The Robert F. Kennedy Campus Master Plan Approval Resolution of 2026” and accompanying Master Plan [proposal, circa September 24, 2026].
ANC 7D to provide comments, a Resolution and/or testimony on “Advisory Neighborhood Commissions Functions Modernization Amendment Act of 2026” and “Advisory Neighborhood Commissions Payment Modernization Act of 2026.”
2027 budget—vote needed as per OANC at end of this meeting
September monthly report
Community announcements
Commissioner announcements
DC agency informational announcements
Other community announcements/public comment
Consent agenda
Transportation and Public Space Committee
DDOT Notice of intent: Installation of a contra-flow bike lane along 400-700 blocks of 7th Street NE
Planning, Zoning, and Economic Development Committee
311 F Street NE, Bureau of Zoning Adjustment Application or a special exception from lot occupancy requirements to construct a two-story accessory building at the rear of an existing three-story flat
Plenary discussion
Planning, Zoning, and Economic Development Committee
Draft letter concerning infrastructure improvements—Encouragement to developers to install infrastructure (such as sewer lines under alleys) that promotes construction of additional housing
Alcohol and Cannabis Licensing Committee
Giant Food, 300 H Street NE, ABRA-091952, renewal, class B full-service grocery
Whole Foods, 600 H Street NE, ABRA-104505, renewal, class B full-service grocery
Vote on 2027 Budget
Capitol Hill Corner Would Also Like You to Know About:
Monday, October 12
Capitol Hill Cajun Dance – 2nd Mondays: October 12 • 7–9 PM.
Wood floor. Open Band. Free admission.
Donations and snacks welcome.
Location: Hill Center 921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, Benjamin Drummond Hall (first floor). Metered parking on Penn, or free two blocks away at Shirley Chisholm Elementary School (10th & G SE). Contact: Joel Bailes, rollingpiano@gmail.com Upcoming events: 11/9, 12/14
You Can Now Dispose of Batteries at Eastern Market
Ward 6 residents can now find battery drop-off boxes available at Eastern Market. Look for the blue Zero Waste tent at Eastern Market on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
In addition to accepting food waste and food-soiled paper for composting, the drop-off tents at select farmers markets will also take single-use (primary) and rechargeable household batteries under 11 lbs. DC residents are encouraged to bring their old small-format batteries safe disposal.
A gathering of some 160 bands will play on some 50 porches in neighborhoods in Capitol Hill, Hill East, and Lincoln Park. (Rain date: October 11)
According to the website, the concentration is such that the length is walkable end-to-end in half an hour. The five Metro stations providing access are Union Station, Capitol South, Eastern Market, Potomac Avenue and Stadium–Armory. Click on the following link for a list of bands and porches and tap a porch number to see what’s playing and when: https://www.capitolhillporchfest.com/
Saturday, October 10
Book Sale at NE Library
The Friends of the Southeast Library (FOSEL) and the Friends of the Northeast Library (FONEL) will hold a book sale this Saturday, October 10, at the Northeast Library. 7th and Maryland Avenues NE.
In general, we have new and mostly used books of all types, including children’s books, fiction, best sellers, non-fiction, cookbooks mysteries, science, science fiction, romance, religion, history, biography, self-help, classics, travel, etc. Our inventory varies widely from sale to sale.
Most hardbacks and paperbacks are two dollars each. Coffee table books, some cookbooks, special items, and some larger books are more. Mass market paperbacks are a quarter!
Proceeds benefit local libraries, especially the Southeast Library, the Northeast Library, and the DC Library.
The Friends of SE Library need donated books so FOSEL can resume its near monthly book sales at SE Library.
If you have books to donate, we will take them during the sale. Otherwise, please donate at SE Library during regular business hours by leaving books in the donation bin on the ground floor of SE Library (South Carolina Avenue entrance). Ask the staff for help finding the bin.
Saturday, October 10
Dead Man’s Run at Congressional Cemetery – at 5:00pm
CC’s annual fall 5K fundraiser. This death-defying race begins inside the cemetery before continuing onto the Anacostia Trail for a spooky evening run filled with music, costumes, and frightful fun.
Whether you’re racing for a personal best, walking with friends, or simply trying to stay ahead of your grave, Dead Man’s Run is one of the region’s most unique fall 5Ks. Costumes are encouraged, with prizes awarded for best individual costume and best team costume. Form a team, get creative with your team name, and compete for prizes recognizing top overall finishers, age-group winners, and best team time.
All proceeds from Dead Man’s Run support Historic Congressional Cemetery, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of this National Historic Landmark.
Congressional Cemetery American Indian Tour from 1:00pm – 2:00pm
Congressional Cemetery serves as the final resting place for many American Indian leaders, diplomats, and delegates who died in the nation’s capital. Representing sovereign nations, they traveled to Washington to negotiate treaties, advocate for restitution, or represent their communities in some other way. Their legacies offer insight into the evolution of U.S. government policy and the treatment of American Indians in the nineteenth century. Congressional Cemetery Executive Director Mark Hudson will provide context for these policies before embarking on a tour of gravesites dedicated to honoring these individuals and sharing their stories.
Tickets are $10 and all proceeds go to benefitting our non-profit mission of historical preservation and education. Please come prepared with comfortable clothing and shoes, as the tours often stray from the main paths.
The event is rain or shine. The program will begin at the cemetery chapel, and the tour will go across the cemetery grounds.
Late Night Weekend Street Parties Continue to Plague Barracks Row Neighbors
by Larry Janezich
Posted October 9, 2026
MPD 1st District Commander Colin Hall at Tuesday Night’s Community Advisory Council Meeting
Last Tuesday night, 1st District Commander Colin Hall heard from a resident who lives near Barracks Row, report that the late night weekend street gatherings on the 800 block of E Street – which had been in abeyance for weeks – have returned. The venue was the monthly 1st District Community Advisory Council meeting chaired by Robert Pittman and held this month at Pillar Church on South Carolina Avenue, SE.
The resident restated the on-going complaints of numerous neighbors about Café 8 patrons coming back to their cars after patronizing the restaurant/club and staying in the street playing car radios, smoking weed, drinking and making noise well after midnight. After peaking early in the summer, the incidents of partying seemed to fall off as patrons tended to stay on 8th Street, “but now it’s back.”
Commander Hall said, “Well that’s definitely something we’re aware of and we’ve been contending with. Barracks Row has changed a little bit with some of the clubs and the nightlife there. We started deploying officers down in that area and maintaining a high visibility specifically around Café 8 when large crowds are present.
We were getting complaints and I haven’t received any that popped up to my level so by letting us know it’s still happening we can redouble our efforts down there.
What happens is they come out of those clubs and hang out in the street or at the firehouse and we’re clearing them out of those areas. It’s like we just displace from one area to the next but we need to know where they are to do any good.
We’ll direct some more proactive resources – we have a Crime Suppression Team and they’re out around that time so it helps if you’re telling us the times so we can narrow down the windows and try to get them out of there with a show force.”
In response to a question about how the Crime Suppression Team operates, Hall said they are proactive enforcement teams; “They’re out there looking for criminal violations – they’re very well versed in making arrests related to alcohol and drug use in public – sometimes they’re gong to find guns associated with these things. Keeping on top of it is the thing were going to do – go in there and send out the message this is not the place to hang out.”
Hall added, “And definitely call 911 when it’s occurring…tell us there’s drug activity there or drinking in public…noise is a disorderly kind of violation but if you add all the descriptions and get descriptions as best you can of the vehicles….”
The resident said “Early on, several of the neighbors went out and asked them politely to stop, but we were threatened so no one goes outside anymore.” There are videos and audio files of the late night activities and Hall said to send them to him.
Since January, there have been three incidents of gunfire near Café 8 at 424 8th Street, SE, including a shooting next the Fire Station where an individual was shot in the leg. Another incident this year occurred in the 500 block of 8th Street, and involved gunfire in front of Ginza Karaoke and Lounge, 526 8th Street, SE.
CM Charles Allen held Neighborhood Office Hours at Boulangerie St. George, across from Eastern Market on Friday morning.
Eastern Market Community Advisory Committee, chaired by Chuck Burger, met in the North Hall of Eastern Market on Wednesday night. Market Manager Barry Margeson reported on how the Market will address the relocation of the weekend vendors on the Rumsey Center Plaza once the construction fence goes up around the site. Those vendors will be moved to the North Plaza at Eastern Market; the current occupants of that location will be moved inside the Market’s North Hall.
Here are some photos from the Rumsey Center’s last day, which was Wednesday, September 30.
A few swimmers showed up for some final laps.
A group of regular senior aerobic pool users – who number about 100 – held a farewell reception in Rumsey Center’s meeting room Wednesday morning. At far left is a favorite aerobics instructor, Jeanie Brown Johnson.
CHC asked Lynn Ringenberg, who organized the gathering, if she thought her aerobics community had been listened to after Department of Recreation to go back to the drawing board with users recommendation after seeing the first design. She said, “Sort of…the first design was totally for the lap swimmers. There was no room for water aerobics or kids – so we got them to make room for water aerobics…we got what we really needed. But I’m really upset that there’s nothing for littlest kids.” She added that getting members of her group to the alternate pools that Rumsey users will share with others will be difficult for many seniors; “We had hoped for a shuttle to pick up people that are right here to get them over to other locations and they promised us that at the beginning, but I don’t think there’s any hope at all.”
For the first time ever: Saturday, October 10: 2:00pm – 6:00pm
A gathering of some 160 bands will play on some 50 porches in neighborhoods in Capitol Hill, Hill East, and Lincoln Park. (Rain date: October 11)
According to the website, the concentration is such that the length is walkable end-to-end in half an hour. The five Metro stations providing access are Union Station, Capitol South, Eastern Market, Potomac Avenue and Stadium–Armory. Click on the following link for a list of bands and porches and tap a porch number to see what’s playing and when: https://www.capitolhillporchfest.com/
The Week Ahead…
Monday, October 5
CANCELLED ANC6B Public Parks & Recreation Spaces Taskforce will meet at 7:00pm. (In person only)
Meeting location will be 700 Pennsylvania Ave SE; Second Floor, (entry adjacent to Trader Joe’s)
Agenda: TBA
Tuesday, October 6
ANC 6BABC Meeting Cancelled.
MPD 1D Citizens Advisory Council will hold an In-Person and Virtual Meeting, 7:00pm – 7:45pm.
Guest: MPD 1D Commander Colin Hall.
The in-person meeting will be held at The Pillar Church, 1111 South Carolina Avenue, SE
The meeting will also be virtual. Go here for more info and how to join: https://1dcac.com/
311 F Street, NE. Zoning Adjustment Application for special exception from the lot occupancy requirements to construct a two-story accessory building in the rear of an existing attached
three-story flat.
643 Constitution Avenue, NE. Zoning Adjustment Application for special from the lot
occupancy requirements and from the accessory building area requirements of to construct a two-story rear addition and a two-story accessory structure (garage and office use) in the rear yard of a two-story plus cellar principal row dwelling.
Draft letter concerning infrastructure improvements – The PZE will take up the issue, raised at
the last two PZE meetings, of encouraging developers to install infrastructure (such as sewer
lines under alleys) that promotes the construction of additional housing.
Thursday, October 8
ANC6A will hold a virtual meeting of the full commission at 7:00pm.
Ranked Choice Voting (RCV), Brandon Bush-Thompson, Engagement Coordinator for Grow Democracy DC Civic Education Fund
Consent Agenda
Alcohol Beverage and Cannabis. Recommendation: ANC 6A take no action with regard to a requested exception to the restriction on the sale of single alcoholic beverages for Jumbo Liquors, located at 1122 H Street, NE.
Transportation and Public Space
Recommendation: ANC 6A send a comment letter to DDOT in response to noticed of intent plan to install contra-flow bike lanes on the 400-700 blocks of 7th Street NE.
Recommendation: ANC6A send a letter to DDOT in support of Jack Becker’s plan to install a cornice on an alley dwelling on Overbeck Alley.
Recommendation: ANC 6A send a supplemental letter to DC Council Chair Mendelson amending its’ request to rename Electric Alley to Electric Way instead.
Economic Development and Zoning.
Recommendation: ANC 6A send a letter to BZA to retain its previous position to withhold support from, but not formally oppose, the construction of a third-story addition to an existing, detached, two-story, four-unit apartment house in the RF-1 zone, requesting relief for rear yard and lot occupancy at 1226 F Street NE.
Recommendation: ANC 6A support the application for special exception to construct a second story above an existing detached garage 1225 F Street, NE.
Recommendation: ANC 6A support the application for approval from the DDOT Public Space Committee to install a cornice/awning projecting into the adjacent public alley at 23 Overbeck Alley NE.
Recommendation: ANC 6A support the EDZ Committee’s effort to address vacant and vacant/blighted properties in ANC 6A, encourage Single Member District Commissioners to partner with the EDZ Committee in reviewing individual properties, and publicize the effort to keep the public database of vacant and vacant/blighted properties updated and complete.
Standing Committee Reports:
Community Outreach Committee
Alcohol Beverage and Cannabis
Economic Development and Zoning
Transportation and Public Space
Recommendation: ANC 6A submit a comment letter to DDOT in response to the amended Micromobility Notice of Proposed Rulemaking.
New Business
Suggested Motion: ANC send a letter of support to DC Councilmembers for Council Member Charles Allen’s Medical Cannabis Process Improvement Amendment Act of 2025, which would, among other things, tighten restrictions against locating cannabis retailers within close proximity of day care centers.
Single Member District reports (1 minute each)
ANC6B Planning and Zoning Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.
Capitol Hill Corner Would Also Like You to Know About
Sunday, October 18 frin 12:00pm – 5:00pm.
Renovators House Tour.
24th Annual Capitol Hill Homes Open Their Doors for a Great Cause. Step inside some of Capitol Hill’s most interesting renovated homes. This beloved neighborhood tradition offers a behind-the-scenes look at creative renovations, thoughtful design, and unique solutions for living in Capitol Hill’s historic homes. Whether you’re planning a renovation, looking for inspiration, or simply love seeing inside neighborhood homes, the Tour is a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Tour is a community fundraiser, with all proceeds benefiting the Capitol Hill Cluster School PTA, supporting students at Peabody Elementary, Watkins Elementary, and Stuart-Hobson Middle School. Tickets are $35. Learn more and purchase tickets at www.renovatorstour.org.
Wednesday, October 7 at 7:45am, Lincoln Park
Ward 6 Public Schools Parent Organization is organizing a Walk & Roll to School Day event on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 7:45 am at Lincoln Park. We expect to have 11 schools participate. This will be the 25th year a Walk to School Day event has been held on Capitol Hill,
Friday, October 9 at 1:00pm
This Friday is Eastern High Schools Homecoming Parade, beginning at 1 pm. Please join neighbors in cheering on the Blue and White Marching Machine and the Homecoming Court along the route. As a reminder, all vehicles must be removed from the route by 10 am. Please obey the Emergency No Parking signs.
Friday, October 9 from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Hill Center Event – Reception and Opening Fall 2026 Solo Exhibitions and Sculpture Garden Opening
This is a free event, please RSVP to let us know that you will be attending: https://bit.ly/4zcu13w
Saturday, October 10 from 10:00am – 3:00pm
Book Sale at NE Library
The Friends of the Southeast Library (FOSEL) and the Friends of the Northeast Library (FONEL) will hold a book sale this Saturday, October 10, at the Northeast Library. 7th and Maryland Avenues NE.
In general, we have new and mostly used books of all types, including children’s books, fiction, best sellers, non-fiction, cookbooks mysteries, science, science fiction, romance, religion, history, biography, self-help, classics, travel, etc. Our inventory varies widely from sale to sale.
Most hardbacks and paperbacks are two dollars each. Coffee table books, some cookbooks, special items, and some larger books are more. Mass market paperbacks are a quarter!
Proceeds benefit local libraries, especially the Southeast Library, the Northeast Library, and the DC Library.
The Friends of SE Library need donated books so FOSEL can resume its near monthly book sales at SE Library.
If you have books to donate, we will take them during the sale. Otherwise, please donate at SE Library during regular business hours by leaving books in the donation bin on the ground floor of SE Library (South Carolina Avenue entrance). Ask the staff for help finding the bin.
Saturday, October 10 at 5:00pm
Dead Man’s Run at Congressional Cemetery – annual fall 5K fundraiser. This death-defying race begins inside the cemetery before continuing onto the Anacostia Trail for a spooky evening run filled with music, costumes, and frightful fun.
Whether you’re racing for a personal best, walking with friends, or simply trying to stay ahead of your grave, Dead Man’s Run is one of the region’s most unique fall 5Ks. Costumes are encouraged, with prizes awarded for best individual costume and best team costume. Form a team, get creative with your team name, and compete for prizes recognizing top overall finishers, age-group winners, and best team time.
All proceeds from Dead Man’s Run support Historic Congressional Cemetery, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of this National Historic Landmark.
Congressional Cemetery serves as the final resting place for many American Indian leaders, diplomats, and delegates who died in the nation’s capital. Representing sovereign nations, they traveled to Washington to negotiate treaties, advocate for restitution, or represent their communities in some other way. Their legacies offer insight into the evolution of U.S. government policy and the treatment of American Indians in the nineteenth century. Congressional Cemetery Executive Director Mark Hudson will provide context for these policies before embarking on a tour of gravesites dedicated to honoring these individuals and sharing their stories.
Tickets are $10 and all proceeds go to benefitting our non-profit mission of historical preservation and education. Please come prepared with comfortable clothing and shoes, as the tours often stray from the main paths.
The event is rain or shine. The program will begin at the cemetery chapel, and the tour will go across the cemetery grounds.
Miracle Theater Screening of Glory 7:00pm – 9:02pm – $12
Following the Battle of Antietam, Col. Robert Gould Shaw is offered command of the United States’ first all-African-American regiment, the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. With junior officer Cabot Forbes, Shaw puts together a strong and proud unit, including the escaped slave Trip and the wise gravedigger John Rawlins. At first limited to menial manual tasks, the regiment fights to be placed in the heat of battle.
Hill Center Event – American Roots Concert Series featuring Chloe Kimes
“Consistently producing difficult and honest storytelling, incomparable vocal delivery, and an undeniable sound, you simply need to attend Chloe’s performances in person.”
Last Tuesday night, DC Department of Recreation hosted a community meeting on the closing and construction of a new Rumsey Center. About 75 community members showed up. There were a lot of questions about water sports programming, accessibility, rodent control, construction practices, and parking. The project is expected to take two years to complete.
CM Charles Allen credited the community for improvements to the design since it was unveiled in December of 2024. He said, “As Chris Dyer (DPR spokesperson) said, it may not provide every single thing that everybody wants but it is a much better design and much better project and a much better concept for our community. And it’s because you guys are so engaged… you held everybody accountable for it and now as we get into the process you continue to hold us accountable to make sure that it gets built the right way.”
That construction fence on the south side of Eastern Market Metro Plaza marks off the area where compacted gravel will be replaced by Flexi Pavers.
The buildout has begun for the former 7-11 on Barracks Row which is scheduled to become a retail gift shop. When it might open is uncertain – a worker said it needs a lot of work. At least it does not appear to be on its way to another 24/7 convenience store.
Last Wednesday night at Awakening on Barracks Row, Herb Scott, founder of the Capitol Hill Jazz Foundation, kicked off four days of festivities connected with the annual Capitol Hill Jazz Fest.
Southeast Safeway has upped its game – so to speak – in the specialty meat department. Billed as sustainable meats, they now carry kangaroo, ostrich, elk, venison, wild boar, and alligator. They also carry a new line of D’Artagnan humanely raised meat products.
The Week Ahead…
Monday, September 28
ANC6A Community Outreach Committee meeting 7:00 p.m.
Following the Battle of Antietam, Col. Robert Gould Shaw is offered command of the United States’ first all-African-American regiment, the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. With junior officer Cabot Forbes, Shaw puts together a strong and proud unit, including the escaped slave Trip and the wise gravedigger John Rawlins. At first limited to menial manual tasks, the regiment fights to be placed in the heat of battle.
American Roots Concert Series featuring Chloe Kimes
“Consistently producing difficult and honest storytelling, incomparable vocal delivery, and an undeniable sound, you simply need to attend Chloe’s performances in person.”
