The Week Ahead…& Some Photos from the Past Week

The Week Ahead…& Some Photos from the Past Week

by Larry Janezich

Posted June 30, 2024

There were a few demonstrators at the Supreme Court last Thursday but over at the so-called “Senate Swamp Site” across from the Senate steps (named by television crews some decades ago for the muddy ground), several networks were broadcasting live programming.  The much-awaited decision on Trump’s immunity claim will come down at 10:00am on Monday.

ICYMI.  There’s a new public restroom on Eastern Market Metro Plaza.  “Throne” is a creation of Thronelabs, the company who DC Department of Public Works has contracted with to launch a public restroom pilot in various locations in the city.  There are several ways to access the public restroom: 

• QR code:  Walk up to the restroom and scan the QR code, then press “send” on the pre-populated text message.
• Text message:  Text “Throne” to the number on the unit, then respond with the code provided.
• Mobile app:  Use the Throne app to find a nearby restroom, then select and press the open button.
• Access card:  Some locations may provide access cards for people without cell phones

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 the test period works out, the contract could be extended to February, 2025.  For more, go here:  https://www.thronelabs.co/    

This is the Arthur Capper Community Center at 1000 5th Street, SE.

The Arthur Capper DC Library TechExpress Reopens Monday, July 1. The Department of General Services (DGS) has completed the major repairs to the HVAC system at the Arthur Capper Community Center. The TechExpress – offering limited library services during the renovation of SE Library – will reopen on Monday, July 1. Patrons may resume placing items on hold for pick-up at Arthur Capper TechExpress.

The Eastern Market Metro Plaza has its troubles – which stakeholders hope will be mitigated by the upcoming appointment of a DGS Plaza Manager.  Meanwhile, the splash pad and playground at Eastern Market Metro Plaza have to be considered unqualified successes. 

Here’s Triple Candie’s latest installation at their exhibit space in the former Li’l Pub at 655 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE.  Triple Candie is a research-oriented curatorial agency run by art historian co-founders Shelly Bancroft and Peter Nesbett.  Their purpose is to create alternative exhibition methods, making those methods the object of critical focus rather than what is displayed (which for the most part does not include original artworks).  Go deeper here:  http://www.triplecandie.org/

Here’s a photo of the reflecting pool at the easy-to-miss American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial in the shadow of the U.S. Capitol Building.  The National Park Service, manages and maintains the first national memorial dedicated to disabled veterans which opened in October 2014. For more, go here:  https://bit.ly/3VNkVs1   For more photos, go here:  https://bit.ly/4bqG3de

Here’s where the Memorial is located, across the street from the Bartholdi Fountain. 

The Week Ahead…

Monday, July 1

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

*Note: This meeting date has been adjusted to avoid conflicts with holidays, religious days, or other events.

For info on how to join the meeting, go here:  https://anc6b.org/

Among items on the draft agenda 

• 229 8th Street SE.  Historic Preservation Application.  Project: TBD. 
• 629 South Carolina Avenue, SE  Historic Preservation Application.  Project: To construct a three-story with cellar, rear addition, to an existing, attached three-story with cellar, principal dwelling unit in the RF-1 zone.
• 629 South Carolina Avenue, SE.  Zoning Adjustment Application.  Project: To construct a three-story with cellar, rear addition, to an existing, attached three-story with cellar, principal dwelling unit in the RF-1 zone.
• 1630 G Street SE.  Zoning Adjustment Application.  Project: To construct a front porch addition to an existing, semi-detached, two-story with cellar, principal dwelling unit in the RF-1 zone.

ANC 6C Alcoholic Beverage Licensing Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm. 

For info on how to join the meeting, go here:  https://anc6c.org/hot-topics/

Agenda:  TBD. 

Tuesday, July 2

MPD 1^st District Citizens Advisory Council will hold a virtual meeting at 6:00pm. 

For info on how to join the meeting, go here: https://1dcac.com/

Agenda:

• Discussion of crime in MPD 1^st District. 

ANC6B Alcoholic Beverage & Cannabis Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.

For info on how to join the meeting, go here:  https://anc6b.org/

Agenda: 

• Consideration of Settlement Agreement for DMV Liquors Wines and Beers, at 643 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE; Renewal of a Class A Liquor License. 

ANC6C Planning, Zoning, and Economic Development Committee will hold a virtual meeting* at 6:30pm. 

*Note: First Tuesday (not Wednesday) to accommodate Independence Day.

For info on how to join the meeting, go here:  https://anc6c.org/hot-topics/

Agenda:  TBD. 

Wednesday, July 3

ANC6C Transportation & Public Space Committee will hold a virtual meeting* at 7:00pm. 

*First Wednesday (not Thursday) to accommodate Independence Day

For info on how to join the meeting, go here:  https://anc6c.org/hot-topics/

Agenda:  TBD. 

Capitol Hill Corner woult also like you to know about:

July 4th

• Barracks Row July 4^th Parade kicks off at 10:00am. 

July 4^th

Free Ice Cream Event:

• GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS® Attempt Event.  Barracks Row Main Street is hosting a July 4^th attempt to break the Guinness World Record largest human image of an ice cream cone.  Participants receive a free scoop of ice cream after the event.  11:00am – 12:30pm, immediately following the July 4th Barracks Row Parade.  Location:  8^th Street, SE, Barracks Row.  For more info, go here:  https://www.barracksrow.org/worldrecord