The Week Ahead…& New SE Library Photo Update  

by Larry Janezich

Posted June 14, 2026

Lower Level: Photo of the central skylight looking up. All Photos from DCPL/Whiting Turner.

Lower Level: View of the Childrens Area on the south side under the side skylight. On the right side are the “Seed Pods” – nook for kids to hang out. Also pictures are short stacks for small readers.

Street Level: North side of the building. Shown is the large conference room – also the site of the nearly monlhly FOSEL book sales. This level has additional rooms for meeting, study and work space.

Street Level: South side. Two views of adult computer work stations. This one in from the rear of the library looking toward the front of the building.

Here’s a another view of the computer work area from the front of the building looking toward the rear.

Main Level. A view of the Historic Entrance from the south side rear of the library.

Main Level: And a view from the north side rear of the library.

Main Level: Here’s what you see as you enter the library from the Historic Entrance. All Photos from DCPL/Whiting Turner.

ANC6B’s SE Library Task Force will hold a pulbic meeting Monday, June 15, at 6:30pm to hear from DCPL regarding the end of the construction phase (likely this month) and a date for reopening the library (probably August).  See below for meeting details.

The Week Ahead…

The Week Ahead…

Monday, June 15

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

The in person meeting will be held in the 2nd floor Conference Center at 1100 4th Street, SW.

  • For info on how to attend the virtual meeting, go here:  https://bit.ly/43wT7fZ  (Scroll to bottom for link)

Among items on the Draft Agenda: 

Public Safety Report

Community Announcements (1 minute per speaker)

Government Announcements (Executive and Legislative Branch)

Commissioner Announcements

Community Concerns (3 minutes per speaker)

DOB Presentation on Rules Pertaining to Airbnbs

DDOT Presentation on Amazon Pilot Program to Deliver Parcels Using Cargo E-bikes

Consent Agenda

  • Approve Moore Equity in Mental Health 5K on Saturday July 11

ABC Matters

SW BID Request for Support Letter for Their Public Art Building Community Application

Adoption of Proposed Letter Re Duck Pond

SMD Updates

Chairperson’s Report

The ANC6B Southeast Library Task Force will hold a hybrid meeting at 6:30pm.

The in-person meeting will be held in conference room 1 on the 2d floor of 700 Pennsylvania Ave., SE.  (Entrance next to Trader Joe’s.   

Among items on the Draft Agenda: 

Latest construction report from DCPL.  (Here’s a link to DCPL’s Construction Update of June 11, 2026  https://bit.ly/4vh5bOG )

Report from DCPL on the end of renovation and a timetable for reopening of SE Library.

Discussion on how to keep the Arthur Capper interim library open until the Southeast branch reopens.

Concerns of nearby neighbors regarding renovation issues.

ANC6A Transportation & Public Space Committee will hold a meeting at 7:00pm.

Among items on the Draft Agenda: 

Introductions & Announcements.

Old Business

  • Lovejoy Park – Duilio Passariello will join to discuss his proposed art installation and potential grant to build it.
  • Micromobility (transportation using lightweight, low-speed vehicles – typically under 20-25 mph) – DDOT and Council Committee on Transportation and Environment staff will join to discuss solutions to problems related to micromobility. 
  • 1400 Block G Street NE – The TPS Committee has previously requested that DDOT convert this to a one way to cut down on Chik-Fil-A and rush hour cut through traffic. That has not come to pass and neighbors still have the same issues.
  • 11th Street SE Cycletrack – Committee Member Mark Sussman will provide an update on 6A’s joint efforts with 6B to secure funding to build the full plan.
  • Gold Line – Holding time to discuss in case new updates come out before theTPS meeting this month.
  • DC Office of Planning H Street Land Use and Market Study – DC OP released their report and Chair Bloomstine will provide a brief overview.

New Business

  • DDOT Public Space Application – New Sidewalk Café.  Enclosed at 732 Maryland Avenue, NE. 

Wednesday, June 17

ANC6A Economic Development and Zoning Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00 pm.

Among items on the Draft Agenda:

Old Business

  • 1332 Corbin Place NE.  BZA Application to construct a third story and a three-story with basement rear addition, to an existing, attached, two-story with basement, principal dwelling unit – Special Exception to rear yard requirements, lot occupancy requirements.   At the June 11 ANC6A meeting, a motion to send a letter of support to BZA passed 5-0-0.
  • 628 15th Street NE. We received notification that the alley does not meet 10’ requirement. No changes from original plan supported by ANC in September 2025. EDZ acknowledges existing public alley is non-conforming; no changes to plans or design. ANC revised letter on April 9 consent agenda. BZA hearing administratively rescheduled to June 17, 2026.
  • 1341 A Street NE.  Historic Preservation Application – To build a 2-story garage. No special exception or variance is requested.
  • Discussion:  What we learned at the ANC’s vacant property meeting.

New Business

  • 1331 North Carolina Ave NE.  Historic Preservation Application.  To build a rear two-story addition with cellar and partially renovate the existing house, including adding two full baths.
  • 1226 F Street, NE.  Bureau of Zoning Adjustment Application.  To construct a third story addition, to an existing, detached, two-story, 4-unit, apartment house.  Special Exception to rear yard requirements, lot occupancy requirements,

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Friday, June 19 – Friday Night Live on Eastern Market Metro Plaza

5:00pm – 6:30pm.

African American Music Appreciation Month – Performances.

The “Original” Moonlighters – Motown and Variety Dance Band – https://bit.ly/4gla4Bm

The concert series comes to Eastern Market Metro Plaza through the efforts of Barracks Row Main Street and the Department of Parks and Recreation.  CM Charles Allen secured funding in the current FY DC Budget to program the performance space at the Plaza.

Thursday June 18 – Swing Dance at St. Mark’s Church.

7:30 – 9:30pm – Lesson at 7:00pm

The Capitol HillBillies host the Capitol Hill Swing Dance at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 301 A Street, SE.  Live music. Laminate wood‐like floor. Admission: $10, teens $5 Latest info: FB link here:  https://bit.ly/4oMIU93

June 19-21- National Museum of the American Indian Solstice Celebration

Museum Hours:

  • Friday, June 19: Museum hours: 10am –11pm
  • Saturday, June 20: Museum hours: 10am –10pm,
  • Sunday, June 21: Museum hours: 10am–5:30pm,

Celebrate the Summer Solstice at the National Museum of the American Indian with extended hours Friday and Saturday, June 19–20. Enjoy tours of the galleries, hands-on activities, music, and dance. Don’t forget to make time to enjoy lunch or a snack at Mitsitam Native Foods Cafe before you conclude your visit (Open daily 11 AM–4 PM). The interactive imagiNATIONS Activity Center will be open daily 10 AM–7 PM.

Schedule of activities:  https://bit.ly/4vgm7EQ

Saturday, June 20th Congressional Cemetery African Americans History Tour

11:00am – 12:30pm Historic Congressional Cemetery

African Americans buried at Congressional Cemetery represent many facets of the American experience through history. Among them are a woman born into slavery whose family fought for their freedom and the freedom of others; an author and Rhodes scholar integral to the Harlem Renaissance; and a Civil Rights Movement activist who became DC’s “Mayor For Life.” We invite you to take a guided tour that will illuminate their stories and those of other African Americans interred at Congressional.

Tickets are only $10 and all proceeds go to benefitting our non-profit mission of historical preservation and education. This is a non-refundable donation.

Come prepared with comfortable and weather-appropriate clothing and shoes, as the tours often stray from the main paths. Tours are rain or shine. Visitors may meet docents at the front gate of the cemetery located at the corner of E St. and Potomac Ave.

More info and tickets:  https://bit.ly/4uyVee4

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Aftermath – Photos of Barracks Row Fire

by Larry Janezich

Posted June 12, 2026

Thursday night’s fire on Barracks Row heavily damaged three buildings:

725 8th Street where Jackson Hewitt Tax Services and Cask & Barrel Wine and Spirit operated.

723 and 723 1/2 8th Street, formerly the home of The Ugly Mug and Valor.

721 8th – where She Loves Me Flower Shop had operated until recently.

In addition, Howl To The Chief at 719 8th may have suffered fire damage but only the smashed glass door – presumably by firefighters needing access – indicated they were affected.

Other nearby buildings including Rose’s Luxury and Meil Wellness appeared undamaged.

Here are some early morning photos of the scene.

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Fire on Barracks Row

Fire on Barracks Row

by Larry Janezich

Posted: June 11, 2026

Photo from 8th and G Streets, SE, shows a ladder over Call Your Mother providing access to the roofs of the buildings on fire a few doors south. Photo: Bob Gellman

Thursday evening, DC Fire and EMS reported on X that they were fighting a fire which had broken out on the 700 block of Barracks Row. It was described as “Fire on secondfloor of mixed use structure with extension to adjacent buildings.” The Fire Department said that no injuries had been reported as they began attempts to control the fire, though WJLA reported later that one firefighter received non-life threatening injuries and was taken to the hospital.

The blog Barred DC reported on X that the burning building was The Ugly Mug. Another poster sait it was a liquor store – presumeably the adjacent Cask & Barrel Wine & Spirit.

CM Charles Allen said later on X, “I am just leaving the scene on Barracks Row & tonight’s massive fire. I’ve spoken with several of the businesses. Everyone is accounted for but (there was) extreme damage to multiple buildings….

Later, Assistant Fire Chief Kishia Clemenci held a press availability and said that the fire had originated in 723 8th Street, SE, (the address of The Ugly Mug). The fire was reported at 8:07pm and reponders were on the scene at 8:09pm. Sixteen units and 100 firefighters participated. Cause of the fire has not yet been determined but it was not weather related, according to Clemenci.

The Ugly Mug closed in October of 2025. Brian Ready, Executive Director of Barracks Row Main Street, has said recently that the building had been sold and the new owners were planning to open a restaurant.

Here are some additional phtotos taken by Bob Gellman.

Closer to the fire, in front of Lola’s looking south. Photo: Bob Gellman.

Some of the 16 EMS and Fire Engines responding to the fire. Photo Bob Gellman.

Photo just south of Miel Wellness looking at ladders in front of buildings adjacent to The Ugly Mug. One can see the open doors of the liquor store under the ladders. Photo: Bob Gellman. (See diagram below.)

According to DC Fire Department, the fire started in 723 & 7231/2 8th Street – the former Ugly Mug. Photo: Google Maps.

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Five Reminders for this Weekend

Five Reminders for this Weekend

by Larry Janezich

Posted Thursday, June 11, 2026

Friday, June 12 – CM Charles Allen Hosts Office Hours on H Street, NE

9:00am – 10:30am. 

CM Charles Allen hosts Neighborhood Office Hours on H Street at Maketto (1351 H Street, NE) the morning of Friday, June 12.  RSVP here: https://www.charlesallenward6.com/calendar

Friday, June 12 – Friday Night Live on Eastern Market Metro Plaza

5:00pm – 6:30pm. 

African American Music Appreciation Month – Too Much Talent Band  https://www.toomuchtalentband.com/

Saturday, June 13:  NE Library Book Sale.

10:00am – 3:00pm

Friends of SE and NE Libraries will hold their 2nd Saturday Book Sale this Saturday

Set up on Friday, June 12th at 1pm – Volunteers welcome.

Sale on Saturday, June 13th from 10am to 3pm

Saturday, June 13:  Lincoln Park Tree Labeling Fundraiser.

11:00am – 3:00pm

Friends of Lincoln Park host a Tree Labeling Fundraiser to turn Lincoln Park into an eco-learning space for kids and families. The goal is to raise $650 to label a unique selection of Lincoln Park’s trees. By adding these educational plaques, we hope to spark curiosity, encourage hands-on learning, and inspire the next generation of environmental stewards right here in our neighborhood.

Event Details

When: Saturday, June 13th, 2026, from 11:00am – 3:00pm

Where: Lincoln Park

Who: Kids of all ages and their families!

What to Expect

We will have:

Fun games and family-friendly activities

Snacks

Prizes

How You Can Support

If you feel inspired to help us reach our $650 goal and create this educational space, there are a couple of ways you can contribute:

Donate Online: Visit our GoFundMe Page to make a direct contribution here:  https://bit.ly/3QeKeEH

Saturday, June 13:  Discover Virginia Avenue Park

11:00am – 2:00pm

Friends of Virginia Avenue Park host this Community Day with tours, lively Caribbean music, games and snacks and beverages.

VAP is along the south side of 1-695 between 9th and 11th Streets SE.

The oldest feature in the park is a community garden so popular it has a constant waitlist. A large dog park was added as part of the community benefits resulting from the CSX rail tunnel project.

The most recent addition to the park is a children’s playground donated by the National Community Church.  With an open view of the Washington Monument, the park is a good place watch fireworks. 

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The Week Ahead…& Some Photos from the Past Week

The Week Ahead…& Some Photos from the Past Week

by Larry Janezich

Posted June 7, 2026

Llamas’ Corner, the Baltimore-based café is open in DC at 705 8th Street, SE.  Here’s a photo inside.  Monday–Friday: 7:30am – 6:00pm.  Saturday–Sunday: 9:00am – 4:00pm.

Vandalism of Loveful Hands Sculpture at Eastern Market Metro Plaza.  Last week, Loveful Hands by Jay Coleman suffered damage from of what appears to be epoxy paint randomly drippled onto the sculpture.  Here’s an image of the top.

It appears that attempts to remove dribbles on the north side of the sculpture while the paint was still wet left smudges on the bronze.

Last Wednesday, the Potomac and Pennsylvania Intersection actually became a traffic circle.  The construction is mostly done with the sidewalks around the outside of the circle. 

ANC6B Commissioner Karen Hughes told ANC6B’s Transportation Committee that the launching of the on-line project to name the circle is almost ready to go.

Wingstop Update.  Here’s a photo of the interior of the proposed Wingstop Carryout on Barracts Row, much as the previous tenant left it.  ANC6B’s Planning and Zoning Committee chaired by Commissioner Vince Marino met last Wednesday to finalize a conditional agreement between some neighbors and Wingstop/Emerald Wings, that would clear the way for the full ANC vote on supporting the carryout’s application for a fast food exception so they could open on Barracks Row.  Agreement was reached at the committee level for operating hours for the carryout:  Sunday – Thursday, close at midnight.  Friday & Saturday, walk-in service will close at 1:00am – on-line service available until 2:00am.  Marino noted that there is still a contingent of neighbors who oppose any use of this property to sell food.  The full ANC will consider the committee’s recommendation to support the agreement and an exception at its meeting Tuesday night, June 9.  The Board of Zoning Adjustment will hold a public hearing on June 17 at 9:30am.  Visit https://app.dcoz.dc.gov/Home/Calendar for details.

Saturday, Rural Dog Rescue hosted an adoption event at Howl to the Chief at 719 8th Street Barracks Row.  The organization features dogs which are currently up for adoption and hosts the event at Howl the Chief once or twice a month.  They host adoption events at Howl to the Chief, Steadfast Supply, City-State Brewing Company, and elsewhere around Washington, D.C.  Go here for a calendar of events:  https://ruraldogrescue.com/event-calendar/

The Week Ahead…

Tuesday, June 9

ANC6B will hold a hybrid meeting at 7:00pm.

The meeting location will be 700 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE; First Floor (entry adjacent to Trader Joe’s).

Among items on the draft agenda:

Consent Agenda – TBD

Community & Commission Announcements & Speak Out

  • Office of the Mayor
  • Councilmember Charles Allen’s Office
  • Metropolitan Police Department
  • Update on Items from Executive Committee Meeting

Presentations

ANC 6B Input on Other Concerns

Alcoholic Beverage & Cannabis Committee (6/2/2026)

  • ABC Renewals
  • New Applications
  • Update on CIVIC on 8th Street

Transportation Committee

  • John Philip Sousa Bridge bus lane update.
  • Letter to DDOT on 11th Street Bike Lane
  • Renaming alley o4 1400 block of G Street SE, Matthews Court

Planning and Zoning Committee

  • Letter to BZA re Wingstop/Emerald Wings application for Fast Food Exemption

Public Safety Committee update

Southeast Library Taskforce update

Public Parks and Recreation Spaces Taskforce

  • Letter to Parks Board to have Rumsey Meeting prior to August
  • Update on On-line monitoring of Parks in Ward 6

ANC 7D will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.

Among items on the draft agenda:

Kingman Island and Heritage Island Development Project Pre-Design Update – Presented by: DDOEE, Rhodeside Harwell, KGL Comms

Benning Road Transfer Station Modernization Project Update – Presented by Benning Road Community Advisory Team

Ward 7 Councilmember Wendell Felder

Elected District Government Official Updates

Community Matters

  • RFK Notes
  • Opportunity for Commission and community members to raise awareness around RFK development and planing issues

Commissioner SMD Reports

Commission Business Items

ANC 7D Committees

Economic Development, Housing Justice, Zoning and Alcoholic Beverage Cannabis Administration Committee

Transportation/Public Space Committee

Wednesday, June 10

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

Among items on the draft agenda:

FOIA Update – Andrew Hayes

Consent Agenda

Transportation and Public Space Committee

  • 522 K Street NE, application for a new sidewalk café.

Planning, Zoning, and Economic Development Committee

  • 316 Massachusetts Ave. NE, Bistro Cacao Historic Preservation Application. Application for concept approval to construct a large pergola in public space abutting the front façade

Plenary Discussion

Planning, Zoning, and Economic Development Commitee

  • 313 2nd Street NE, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, a special exception and an area variance to create a record lot, raze existing structure, and construct a two-story parish hall.
  • Draft Historic Preservation Office Design Guidelines, alley building and garages

New Business (Tabled in May)

  • Revised resolution on “gentle zoning,” Andrew Hayes

Thursday, June 11

ANC6A will hold virtual meeting at 7:00pm.

Among items on the draft agenda

Consent Agenda

Economic Development and Zoning (EDZ)

  • Recommendation: ANC 6A send a letter of support to BZA to support the applicant at 1332 Corbin Pl. NE to construct a third story and a three-story with basement rear addition, to an existing, attached, two-story with basement, principal dwelling unit.  Special exceptions sought are relief of rear yard requirements of and the lot occupancy requirements.

Alcohol Beverage and Cannabis (ABC

  • Recommendation: ANC 6A send a letter to ABCA in support of a stipulated license for The Hall on H Street, 1250 H Street, NE, subject to a settlement agreement being reached.

Standing Committee Reports:

New Business

Single Member District reports

Community Comments (2 minutes each)

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Friday, June 12

Friday Night Live on Eastern Market Metro Plaza

5:00pm – 6:30pm. 

African American Music Appreciation Month – Too Much Talent Band  https://www.toomuchtalentband.com/

The concert series comes to Eastern Market Metro Plaza through the efforts of Barracks Row Main Street and the Department of Parks and Recreation.  CM Charles Allen secured funding in the current FY DC Budget to program the performance space at the Plaza.

Saturday, June 13

Book Sale – NE Library

10:00am – 3:00pm.

Friends of NE and SE Library will hold a book sale NE Library.

Sunday, June 14

Celebrate Pride with Us at Gays & Graves.at Historic Congressional Cemetery

11 am – 4 pm.

Gays & Graves:  returns for a 2nd time to Historic Congressional Cemetery for a Pride celebration rooted in history, remembrance, and community.

For more, go here:  https://congressionalcemetery.org/event/gays-graves-a-big-gay-festival-2/

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Proper Exotic Weed Closes Shop

Proper Exotic’s outlet at 313 8th Street, NE.

Proper Exotic Weed Closes Shop

by Larry Janezich

Posted June 7, 2026

According to Commissioner Jay Adelstein, ANC6C03, Proper Exotic, trading as True Nature Dispensary at 313 8th Street, NE, is going out of business.  Adelstein said the property owner’s real estate broker had informed him of the property’s status as of yesterday morning. 

The dispensary opened earlier this year after months of opposition from ANC6A and ANC6B as well as nearby neighbors.  ABCA dismissed every entity protesting Proper Exotic application for a retail cannabis license, including the ANCs and a letter of opposition from council member Charles Allen.

The owners of Hunny Bunny boutique Elizabeth Cronan and Jon Bormet felt forced to closer their brick and mortar business 311 8th Street, NE, because Proper Exotic opened next door.  The company manufactures and retailer s all-natural bath and beauty products.  The company has since moved to an on-line operation. 

There is widespread resident opposition to the negative effects on communities brought by ABCA licensing weed shops in areas householders deem inappropriate.   Other recent examples on Capitol Hill include Aloha at 528 Eighth Street SE (currently under investigation by ABCA as reported by CHC) and Garden Hill at 1322 G Street SE (which has not opened yet). 

Regarding the closure, Adelstein commented:  “Just as we all thought – terrible location.”

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New Coffee/Boba Café Set to Open on Barracks Row

705 8th Street, SE – Barracks Row

Here’s a close-up of the signage.

And here’s a look inside.

New Coffee/Boba Café Set to Open on Barracks Row

by Larry Janezich

Posted June 3, 2026

Llamas’ Corner, the Baltimore-based café is set to open in DC at 705 8th Street, SE, in the space formerly occupied by Souk.  Their Instagram page says they will open Saturday, June 6.  https://www.instagram.com/p/DY5g2vSEZZj/

This feels a bit like the return of the café society which has been in decline in recent years on Capitol Hill; this is the latest “third space” to open on Barracks Row, joining As You Are and CIVIC on 8th as hubs where the community gathers for conversation, community building, and exchanging ideas.

From their website: 

“We’re passionate about llamas and their ability to bring joy and inspiration to everyone they encounter, which is why we’ve incorporated them into our shop’s decor and menu.

At Llamas’ Corner, we’re also dedicated to sustainability and healthy options. That’s why we only source organic, fair-trade, and chemical-free premium coffee beans, ensuring that each cup of coffee is not only delicious but also ethically sourced. We also offer a variety of healthy breakfast and lunch options that are made with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients whenever possible.”

Their menu will feature coffee, Boba tea, paninis, and pastries. 

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Portrait of the Artist:  Another Side of Barry Margeson

Portrait of the Artist:  Another Side of Barry Margeson

by Larry Janezich

Posted June 3, 2026

Barry Margeson

Back in 2007, Barry Margeson was selling art on the playground of what was then Hine Jr. High School – now the Residences at Eastern Market.  He says, “I’ve always loved

Eastern Market and when I returned to DC after getting my MBA I started making art in a sort of autodidactic way.”  He said he talked to Carol Wright, who was operating the Eastern Market Flea Market on Saturdays, and signed on as one of her vendors. 

The first three images below illustrate the style and techniques he was using during this period.   Asked about the genesis of the pieces, he references Alexander Calder, Joan Miro and Henri Matisse and says, “Their colors and shapes inspired the art that I started making.  I was painting acrylic onto watercolor paper and then cut out shapes and glued them to the surface to create a piece of art.” 

When fire destroyed Eastern Market in 2007, he moved to Italy for a year and had two shows in Milan.  He returned to DC and was hired by DGS as the manager at Eastern Market.

Untitled. Painted, cut, and glued paper. 2008 27” X 45”

Asked how art fits into his life, he says “It’s something I’ll always do and then points to how he has almost unconsciously designed his living space to reflect what he was creating in his pieces. 

Untitled. Painted, cut, and glued paper. 2008 27” X 45”

He especially missed the presence of a detail in this piece which he sold and then recreated a full sized piece of the detail shown below to hang in his home.  He says, “If you took a photo of that wall of my house where the detail hangs, it could easily be one of the interiors from my early pieces.” 

Untitled.  Painted, cut, and glued paper.  18” X 24”

In the early 2010s he stopped making art for a while, then began experimenting with alternate styles but says he “struggled figuring out where to go with that.  I used spray paint for a bit and then got back into acrylic about a year ago and began making something in the style I’m working in right now and added the LED component recently and really like that.  I think that’ll be part of my art for a while now.”

Untitled.  Canvas, acrylic, LED lights. 26” X 35”

Untitled.  Canvas, acrylic, LED lights. 26” X 35”

Asked about the source of his inspiration for his latest pieces, Margeson talks about a “beautiful piece of art he bought from an Eastern Market weekend vendor, Cherif Mamadou.”  He says, “Cherif is from the Ivory Coast and has a large variety of styles.  I bought one of his pieces and it was up in my home for probably three years before I began to riff on it and began to develop this new style that I’m working with now.  There’s paint on paint – there’s texture. There are colors that I love together – orange and light blue.” 

Asked about the LED element, he says, “I’m of the light bright era – anyone born in the 70s is probably familiar with the little boxes with light patterns in them, and I always wanted to do something like that.  When I finished the acrylic stage of the first piece, it just didn’t feel finished and so I started doing that and I liked it.”                                                                                   

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The Week Ahead…& Some Photos from Last Week

The Week Ahead…& Some Photos from Last Week

by Larry Janezich

Posted May 31, 2026

Sunday afternoon, signs on the doors of Trader Joe’s announced the store is having electrical issues and is closed until further notice. 

Albert’s Liquor at 328 Kentucky Avenue, SE, was on the market in late 2025, but is currently off market with apparently no interest from potential buyers, despite price drops. 

A couple of years ago, community volunteers cleaned up the triangle park adjacent to Albert’s Liquor kitty corner from Safeway, but it has since become a messy eyesore.  According to ANC6B Parks and Public Space Taskforce, CM Charles Allen has provided funding to refurbish the park and the Taskforce will discuss how to support the effort at its Monday night meeting – see below. 

This spring, DC Department of health is launching a three pronged approach using baiting, tracking powder, and fertility suppressant to target the rodent population.  According to DC Health, in FY 2025 the Rodent and Vector Control team conducted approximately 35,000 rodent abatements.  The data shows that approximately 37% of rodent activity is concentrated in 6 zip codes.

The renovation of SE Library is beginning to have a finished appearance.  Here’s a photo of the south side of the SE Library looking NW.

Here’s Joel and Pearl Bailes and the Capitol Hillbillies – a group they founded in 1983 – at Eastern Market on Sunday afternoon.  The Capitol Hillbillies (and others) make up theCapitol Hill Cajun Orchestra which hosts the next Cajun Dance on Capitol Hill, Tuesday night, June 2, 7:30 to 9:30pm, at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 301 A Street, SE.  All ages welcome.  Free admission.

The Week Ahead…& Some Photos from Last Week

by Larry Janezich

Posted May 31, 2026

The Week Ahead…

The Week Ahead…

Monday, June 1

ANC6C Alcohol Beverage & Cannabis Committee is scheduled to hold a virtual meeting a 7:00pm. 

Agenda:  TBA

ANC6B Parks and Public Spaces Task Force will hold an in-person meeting at 7:00pm.

  • The meeting will be held on the second floor, 700 Pennsylvania Avenue.  Entrance next to Trader Joe’s.

Among items on the draft agenda:

  • Rumsey Pool – letter urging that the next DPR community meeting, planned for “spring,” be held prior to August.
  • Triangle Park Near Safeway, a new opportunity – Discussion of how to support the effort to refurbish the triangle park near Safeway offered by means of funding procured for that purpose by CM Charles Allen.
  • Proposed Committee Activity: Discussion of how to implement a  proposed plan for monitoring of parks.
  • Street Facing Park Benches.  Discussion of why benches just re-installed at Stuart Square all face the street rather than the park.
  • Discussion of need for signage at Garfield Park and Rumsey Pool.

Tuesday, June 2

ANC6B Alcohol Beverage and Cannabis Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.

Among items on the draft agenda:

  • ABC renewals, if any.
  • New applications, if any.
  • Protests and other updates.

MPD First District Citizens Advisory Council will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm. 

Agenda:  Overview and details regarding crime in the First District the past month with opportunities for questions and feedback.

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

ANC6B Transportation and Public Space Committee

Agenda:

  • John Philips Sousa Bridge Bus Lanes
  • DDOT response to Shirley Chisholm Letter

ANC6C Planning and Zoning Committee is scheduled to hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.

Agenda:  TBA

Thursday, June 4

ANC6B Planning and Zoning Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.

Agenda:

  • Wingstop/Emerald Wings application for a fast food exemption for a new carryout on Barracks Row.
  • Capitol Hill Hotel – BZA application – To construct a rear and side addition. 

ANC6C Transportation and Public Space is scheduled to hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.

Agenda:  TBA

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Tuesday, June 2

Cajun Dance on Capitol Hill.

7:30 to 9:30pm, at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 301 A Street, SE. Lively Cajun French music from southwestern Louisiana.  Dance to two steps and waltzes played by the Capitol Hill Cajun Orchestra. All ages welcome; free admission

Friday, June 5

Friday Night Live at Eastern Market Metro Station Plaza

African American Music Appreciation Month

5 PM – 6:30pm – Love Station Band – R&B of the 60s, 70s & 80s

Sunday, June 7

Hill Center Event

American Roots Concert Series: Will Kimbrough In-person

4:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Will Kimbrough is a renowned Nashville-based singer-songwriter, an uber versatile multi-instrumentalist, a musician’s musician and was named the Americana Music Association’s Instrumentalist of the Year in 2004.

RSVP here:  https://bit.ly/438NaFL

Sunday, June 7

Congressional Cemetery Event

Pride LGBTQ+ Tour

1:00 PM – 2:00pm

History comes alive at Congressional Cemetery. HCC is one of the only known cemeteries in the world with a dedicated LGBTQ+ section. To explore LGBTQ+ history and gay legacy in the nation’s capital, we hope that you will join us for our LGBTQ+ tour. Find out who is buried here, including many LGBTQ+ activists, and learn about DC’s role in shaping the contours of the gay rights movement.

Tickets are only $10 and all proceeds go to benefitting our non-profit mission of historical preservation and education. This is a non-refundable donation.

Tickets:  Individual RSVP – $11.20 – Go here:  https://bit.ly/43aIgrM

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Updates on Rumsey, Sherwood, and Kingman Field/Dog Park

Updates on Rumsey, Sherwood, and Kingman Field/Dog Park

by Larry Janezich

Posted May 26, 2026

May 21, the DC Department of Parks and Recreation held a virtual meeting to update the community on the 8 current on-going capital projects in Ward 6.

Among them are three in ANC6B and ANC6A:

Update on Rumsey Aquatic Center:  DPR continues working through the design process.  As of April, approvals by the Commission on Fine Arts and the Historic Preservation Review Board have cleared the way for design work to continue. There will be two more community meetings on this project and DPR says they will “let everyone know when the meeting will be.  DPR is looking for construction to occur between 2027 and 2028.  Pool design is under review and efforts are being made to to get as much water as possible.  Mitigation of issues associated with alley and vendor access is underway.  ANC6B’s Parks and Public Spaces Taskforce will discuss the update and a proposed letter to encourage any community meeting proposed over the summer be scheduled at a time other than August.  The image of the proposed design does not reflect recent changes which will be presented in the next community meeting.

Update on Sherwood Recreation Center:  DPR is going through the process of hiring a design/build firm to start the design.  Once the design is vetted with the community and agreement reached, the design/build team can go into construction.  DPR will work with ANC6B and community and will have community meeting in August.  This will provide an opportunity to give the design team the results of the survey and to work up an initial concept.  DPR will have a total of three community meetings to talk about designs and provide an opportunity for feedback. 

Kingsman Field and Dog Park Update:  Project is construction and nearing completion which is rain dependent.  DPR’s goal is completion of all work by end of June but that may push into July, depending on weather.

Here’s a list and status report on all eight projects. 

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