by Larry Janezich
Posted March 24, 2024
John Lottman, owner of the currently only-on-line Spin Time Records will open a music store on PA Ave SE.
New Cap Hill Music Outlet: John Lottman, the DC music scene aficionado who has marketed DC Go-G0, Punk & D.I.Y., Soul & Funk, Jazz, Hip Hop & Electic, and DC Americana on-line is realizing his dream of going brick-and-mortar. The shop will open soon in the second story at 613 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, above Barrel.
Here’s Lottman from his website: “Like so many parts of DC, the Capitol Hill I grew up in has become a neighborhood that has “everything,” but feels like it’s lost so much. One thing I can give it back is a record store. It seemed like there used to be one on every block, but the last one closed about 25 years ago….
I want this to be a resource for locals, visitors, and people around the world to dive into the city’s musical life. You can look, listen, and read about this dimension of local history. You might give a local artist you’ve never heard of a spin, or discover a connection to DC in an artist you already knew. And you are guaranteed to find some good music.” Here’s a link to the website: https://spintimerecords.com/ and here’s a link to a WaPo article: https://wapo.st/3IOlThA
Here’s the new public restroom from Thronelabs – coming to DC in a six month pilot program.
This is what the Throne at 8th and H Street, NE, would look like on site.
New Public Restroom Pilot coming to H Street NE: Last Monday, ANC6A’s Transportation Committee heard a presentation from Thronelabs, the company who DC Department of Public Works has contracted with to launch a public restroom pilot. One of the selected locations for the pilot program which will run now through September 31, 2024, is at the SW corner of H and 8th Street, NE. Hours of operation will be 7:00am – 10:00pm, but could be expanded. (It hasn’t been installed yet.)
According to the website, [the] “Throne offers an elevated experience that uses technology and behavioral science to bring bathrooms into the 21st century. The company promotes it as transportable, self monitoring re servicing, clean and touchless, sustainable, plumbed and ventilated, and accessible and completely free to the public. If it works out, the contract could be extended to February, 2025. Several residents raised questions regarding whether the corner of 8th and H which they say is a hotspot for drug activity is the best place to test the pilot. Company representative Jessica Heinzeilman responded that the location was selected by DPW and DDOT, and changing it would be their call. For more, go here: https://www.thronelabs.co/ Here’s where you can give feedback on proposed locations: https://bit.ly/3TxC1Jb
Broken Glass. Tuesday morning, patrons of Peregrine say that a small stone caused the impressive fracturing of the large plate safety glass front window of Peregrine. How the stone became airborne is uncertain, as there seemed to have been no obvious explanation.
Memorial for Barracks Row Restaurateur Tom Johnson. Saturday afternoon, hundreds of friends, former customers, past and present employees, family including his mother, and business partner William Sport – attended a memorial service for Capitol Hill restaurateur Tom Johnson, who died last weekend. The event was held at Stadium Sports Bar which the Hill Restaurant Group (where Johnson was the managing partner) closed last month. There were several heart felt eulogies in which he was remembered as a charismatic presence on Barracks Row who had a terrific impact on the Capitol Hill neighborhood. His restaurant group included numerous eateries on or near Barracks Row and included the Hawk & Dove, Lola’s, Playa Ocho, Opheila’s Fish House, Senart’s Steak House (which became Orchid briefly before closing), Boxcar and Stadium. Privately, his business partner Sport, confirmed that Johnson had died from a fall on the steep driveway of his home. Photo by Maggie Hall.
SE Library Update: Last Thursday, ANC6B’s SE Library Task Force met at the Arthur Capper Community Center, home of the “Tech Express” interim facility during the renovation of the SE Library. Jaspreet Pahwa, Director, Capital Planning and Construction, DC Public Library, reported that construction is on schedule. Martha Saccocio, Director, Community Engagement at DC Public Library, reported on usage of the interim facility which has been open for about a month. After opening early February, an average of four patrons a day visited the facility mostly to use the copier or printer or desktop computers. Usage has more than doubled in March. 130 patrons have picked up or dropped off books. From left above: Jaspreet Pahwa, Eric Schuster, Whiting-Turner Superintendent, Taskforce Chair David Sobelsohn, and Martha Saccocio.
Haiku Contest Winner: A haiku written by Capitol Hill resident Cindy Gordon was one of those selected for display in the Golden Triangle haiku competition. It’s located on the north side of I Street NW, just east of Farragut Square. Photo by Cindy Gordon.
The Week Ahead…
Posted March 24, 2024
Monday, March 25
ANC6A Community Outreach 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:
- Announcements & Updates
- What is Community Outreach?
- Miner Grant Application
- Community Comments (2 minutes each)
ANC6B Public Safety Committee will hold a hybrid meeting at 6:30pm.
Physical location: 700 Pennsylvania Ave SE, 7th Floor Classroom Meeting Room B (Please see front desk security guard who will be able to let you up to the 7th floor).
For info on how to join virtually, go here: https://anc6b.org/
Among items on the draft agenda:
- Presentation by Commander Colin Hall, Commander, 1st District, Metropolitan Police Department.
- Availability of Youth Services: Kimberley Pinkney, Community Outreach Program Specialist, Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement (ONSE).
Tuesday, March 26
ANC6B’s Executive Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.
For info on how to join the meeting, go here: https://anc6b.org/
Agenda:
- The committee will consider the draft agenda for the full ANC6B meeting on April 8 (changed from April 9 to avoid religious conflict)
- Vote on two medical cannabis settlement agreements in SMD 6B03.
Wednesday, March 27
Eastern Market Community Advisory Committee will hold its monthly meeting virtually and in person at 7:00pm in the North Hall of Eastern Market.
For info on how to join the meeting, go here: TBA
Among items on the draft agenda:
ANC6A Alcohol Beverage Licensing Committee has scheduled 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:
- Discussion of application of Verg Enterprises LLC for a medical cannabis license at 1230 H Street NE.
- Discussion of renewal of a Class A retail liquor store license at 7 River Mart at 250 11th Street NE.
- Discussion of renewal of a Class A retail liquor store license at Exotic Wine and Spirits at 801 Maryland Avenue NE.
- Discussion regarding settlement agreements at Pascual at 732 Maryland Ave NE and Jumbo Liquors at 1122 H Street NE.
Thursday, March 28
The ANC6C Grants Committee has scheduled a virtual meeting at 7:30pm.
For info on how to join the meeting, go here: https://anc6c.org/hot-topics/
Among items on the draft agend:
- Discussion of application of Verg Enterprises LLC for a medical cannabis license at 1230 H Street NE.
- Discussion of renewal of a Class A retail liquor store license at 7 River Mart at 250 11th Street NE.
- Discussion of renewal of a Class A retail liquor store license at Exotic Wine and Spirits at 801 Maryland Avenue NE.
- Discussion regarding settlement agreements at Pascual at 732 Maryland Ave NE and Jumbo Liquors at 1122 H Street NE.
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