This year’s July 4th Parade on Barracks Row was notable for the participation of political candidates and their supporters. That’s not to say they took over the parade, but still…. Capitol Hill residents turned out in force to celebrate the holiday. Note the final video of the crowd scene at the midpoint of the parade.
The vanguard. The Marine Band stepped off at 10:00am sharp to lead the parade down 8th Street.
Some video of the band playing The Marines’ Hymm.CM Elissa Silverman, Independent candidate for re-election as Council Member at Large. Brian Schwalb, Democrat candidate for DC Attorney General. Phil Mendelson, candidate for re-election as Chair of the DC City Council. Charles Allen, Democrat candidate for re-election as Ward 6 councilmember. Murial Bowser, Democrat candidate for re-election as Mayor. MPD Chief of Police Robert Contee, marched in the Mayor’s contingent in the July 4th parade – maybe a first, at least in recent memory.
A Continental Army contingent marched.
And the Capitol Hill Bid and the Men in Blue comprised the rear guard.
Capitol Hill residents turned out in force for the parade.
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ANC6B Commissioner Peter Wright announced at last Tuesday’s ANC6B Executive Committee virtual meeting that he will resign as commissioner in August. He was elected in 2020. Wright and his family are relocating out of his 6B08 Single Member District. ANC6B08 lies between East Capitol and C Street, SE, east and south of Lincoln Park. Given the timing required for the ANC to declare the seat vacant and to schedule a special election, the position will remain unfilled until a new commissioner is elected in November and sworn in next January.
Zach Cutler with Ace Ono, Micah Robinson, Frank Javois and Biscuit Bynum kicked off the July 4th holiday weekend on Friday night at Eastern Market Metro Plaza.Eastern Market Community Advisory Committee (EMCAC) held a virtual meeting last Wednesday. Acting Chair Chuck Burger announced that he would continue in that capacity for one more year in the interests of continuity pending the appointment of new members – one each by Mayor Bowser and CM Charles Allen. The Committee discussed a proposal to mount a plaque on Eastern Market commemorating the lengthy Chairmanship of Allen-appointee Donna Scheeder who passed in March. CHC hasn’t been here for a while but the Farmer’s Market at RFK is still in operation. It’s now at RFK Fields near the intersection of Oklahoma Avenue and Benning Road. Marianne’s DC Central Kitchen at MLK Library (with outdoor patio) – as a matter of library policy, offers an 8 oz. cup of coffee for $1. Where else in DC will you find that?
The Week Ahead…
Community organizations seem to be struggling to get back on their feet next week. CHC will post updates as additional information becomes available. Here’s what we have so far:
Monday, July 4
Independence Day. DC Government closed. No trash or recycling pickup.
Tuesday, July 5
ANC6B Planning and Zoning Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.
1109 Congress Street, NE. Zoning Application of MED Developers, LLC for a modification of consequence a modification of consequence to provide the Applicant flexibility to pursue an alternative affordable housing program where all residential units in the project would be set aside for household earning no more than 60% of mean family income (All-Affordable Option). If pursued, this All-Affordable Option would replace the current inclusionary zoning and affordable housing requirement to be constructed in conjunction with Habitat for Humanity.
227-239 Massachusetts Avenue, NE. Historic Preservation Application. Amended application of Hillsdale College for concept approval for: alterations and additions to the front façade of 227, and alterations to the plaza in front of 227-239 Massachusetts Avenue.
301 Florida Avenue, NE. Zoning Application of NRP Properties, LLC for a consolidated PUD to construct a new 12-story plus penthouse mixed-use building at premises 301 Florida Avenue, NE. The proposal will include 115 dwelling units, all of which will be affordable to income levels at or below 50% AMI, and 2,873 sq. ft. of ground level space that will be dedicated to a non-residential use.
Thursday, July 7
ANC6B Alcohol Beverage Control Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.
Fight Club Restaurant, 633 Pennsylvania Avenue, S.E.: Class “CR” Restaurant License. The establishment will be a restaurant serving classic sandwiches as well as some more substantial dishes. Total Occupancy Load of 70 with seating for 50, to include a Sidewalk Café with 10 seats.
ABRA Renewal License:
Sonoma, 233 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE. Class “CR” Restaurant License with Sidewalk Café,
Bombay Street Food 2, 524 8th Street, SE. Class “CR” Restaurant License with Sidewalk Café.
The Ugly Mug Dining Saloon/Valor Brew Pub. 723 8th Sreet, SE. Class “CR” Restaurant Brewpub Cover Charge Entertainment Sidewalk Café.
National Republican Club of Capitol Hill. 300 1ST Street, SE. Class “C” Club License.
Henry’s, 601 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE. Class “CR” Restaurant License with Sidewalk Café,
Ophelia’s Fish House, 501 8th Street, SE. Class “CR” Restaurant License with Sidewalk Café.
ANC6C Transportation and Public Space Committee is scheduled to hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.
Construction Permit Application, 1150 1st Street, NE. DDOT TOPS for a new curb cut entrance on Pierce Street, NE, to a private alley. All other improvements were previously approved under a previous permit.
Construction Permit Application, 1325 2nd Street, NE. DDOT TOPS – Project scope includes planting of shrubs and groundcover, lead walk specialty paving, planters and, and water feature in public space. An existing canopy projection will be refinished with new material.
Friends of Southeast Library will hold their monthly meeting at 5:30pm at Southeast Library.
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