The Week Ahead…& Some Photos from the Past Week

The Week Ahead…& Some Photos from the Past Week

By Larry Janezich

Posted April 20, 2025

DC is reportedly close to a deal with the Commanders to build a new stadium to replace RFK Stadium.  The deal reportedly could cost DC taxpayers up to $1 billion in public funds for supporting infrastructure and associated financing costs – according to Council Chair Phil Mendelson.  No Playground for Billionaires – an organization which opposes using public funds for a new stadium – is hosting a public forum at Hill Center on Tuesday, April 29.  See below under “Capitol Hill Corner Would also like you to know about:” for more information.

Here are some photos of Saturday’s DPW Free Special Waste Collection Event at RFK Stadium Parking Lot Number 3.  DPW organizes the event which brings together organizations which collect hazardous waste, recycle electronics, and shredded paper.  The next scheduled Special Waste Collection Event is on Thursday, June 26, at 10:00am at the same location.  For more information and to register for a timed entry, go here:  https://bit.ly/3GjSlug

Drivers queued up on 22^nd Street NE and turned right onto East Capitol to access Parking Lot #3.  The timed entry made the line manageable and it moved quickly.  After showing their DC driver’s license participants are directed to one or more of the three collection points where employees unload vehicles.  The whole process takes around 30 minutes from the time you join the queue.  

Electronics.

Hazardous waste.

Paper shredding. 

Easter Sunday Morning near Eastern Market: Here’s a photo of café society on 7th Street SE, circa 10:30am. 

The Week Ahead…

MONDAY April 21

ANC6D will hold a virtual meeting at 7:30pm.  Note new time.

For info on how to join the meeting, go here:  https://www.anc6d.org/virtual-meetings/

Among items on the draft agenda: 

• Public Safety Report (PSA 103,105,106).
• Government Announcements (Executive and Legislative Branch).
• DDOT briefing on final design of approach bridges to 14th Street (informational).
• Consent Agenda 1. Approve Amazon-AF Ride May 31, 2. March for Babies May 3.
• ABC Matters
• Shall the ANC comment on a Modification without a Hearing for 2121 1st Street?
• Shall the ANC support developers’ request for a 2-year extension of PUD for 807 Maine?
• SMD Updates
• Chairperson’s Report

Capitol Hill Corner would also like you to know about:

Hill Center Event – Tuesday, April 29 – 6:00pm to 8:00pm 

Forum on future of RFK Stadium sponsored by No Billionaires Playground’ Homes Not Stadiums. 

No Billionaires Playground/Homes Not Stadiums” is holding a community forum (dinner provided) to hear from residents and experts on the economics behind an NFL stadium and to share a vision for how RFK could be developed to enrich the community.

Confirmed Speakers include:

• Charles Allen, Ward 6 Council Member
• Niciah Mujahid, Executive Director, Fair Budget Coalition
• Dana White, Miriam’s Kitchen
• Ashley Ruff, ANC 7F02
• Dennis Chestnut, environmental activist

• Pat Garofalo, American Economic Liberties Project

For more info and to register, go here:  https://homesnotstadiums.org/

Petition Supporting a Second Story for Rumsey Aquatic Center

CM Charles Allen is circulating a petition to garner support for a redesign of the proposed plans for a new Rumsey Aquatic Center that would include a second floor for a senior center and other amenities.  Here’s a link to the councilmember’s website which has a link to the petition.  https://www.charlesallenward6.com/

“Sign My Petition to DPR! Rumsey Pool Needs a Second Story – Rumsey Aquatic Center is a beloved community asset in the heart of Capitol Hill. It’s also one of the most heavily used Department of Parks and Recreation facilities in the District, and it’s sorely in need of modernization.”

Hill Center Event – Thursday, April 24 – 7:00pm – 9:00pm – $10.00 – In Person

Atlantic Journalist Yoni Applebaum Discusses his new Book STUCK in Conversation with New York Times Writer Binyamin Appelbaum

For more and to register, go here:   https://bit.ly/42KlIgX

Hill Center Event – Friday, April 25 – 7:00pm – 9:00pm – $20

Singer/Songwriter Rochelle Rice Presents Tell Her This

For more and for tickets, go here:  https://bit.ly/4jJ4Lug

Hill Center Event – Sunday, April 27 – 5:00pm – 7:00pm – $20

Stone Room Concerts Featuring Singer/Songwriters Carrie Elkin & Danny Schmidt.

For more and for tickets, go here:  https://bit.ly/3GgUhnb