The Week Ahead…& Some Photos from the Past Week
by Larry Janezich
Posted January 15, 2024
SE Library Renovation. Work on the renovation of SE Library started immediately after the closure of the Library on January 4. Here’s a photo of the Library on January 10th and another on January 15th which shows what the Library looks like without the signature Magnolia trees which graced the building’s front.
John Tyler Elementary School Awaits Bowser’s sign off on name change: On Tuesday, January 9, the City Council passed emergency legislation to change Tyler’s name to Shirley Chisholm School. The bill now goes to the Mayor for her signature.
Capitol Hill Child Care Relocates to PA Ave SE. If you’ve been wondering about the build out of the space at 603 PA Ave, SE, formerly the home of Coldwell Banker Real Estate, it’s for the new home of Capitol Hill Child Care, which is relocating from its current quarters at 501 E Street, SE. Owner Ann Shorter-Perry tells CHC she hopes to open the new location in February. For more, go here: https://www.capitolhillchildcare.com/
ANC6B honors Barracks Row’s Brian Ready: Last Tuesday, ANC6B awarded Brian Ready, Executive Director of Barracks Row MainStreet, its 2023 Outstanding Public Service Award for his community contributions and his work in reinvigorating Barracks Row. Ready was a former ANC 6B Commissioner and Chair of ANC6B. Photo credit: Barracks Row MainStreet
Chi-Ko is getting a “little face lift.” Chi-Ko, the popular Chinese Korean fusion restaurant on Barracks Row has been closed for renovation – “a little face lift” – according to staff. The restaurant will open for carryout at the end of the week, and resume dining service in February.
The latest installation from Triple Candie. The “curatorial riddles” have been a regular monthly feature in the 22 square foot exhibit space since December, 2021, at the former Li’l Pub, 655 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE.
The Week Ahead….
Tuesday, January 16
ANC6D Transportation Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.
For more info on how to join the meeting, go here: https://www.anc6d.org/anc6d-transportation-committee/
Agenda: TBA
Wednesday, January 17
CANCELLED ANC6A Economic Development and Zoning Committee meeting.
Thursday, January 18
ANC6D ABC Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.
For more info on how to join the meeting, go here: https://www.anc6d.org/anc6d-transportation-committee/
Agenda: TBA
CAPITOL HILL CORNER 