The Week Ahead…& Photos of Capitol Hill Open Street on Saturday

The Week Ahead…& Photos of Open Street DC from Saturday

by Larry Janezich

Saturday saw Capitol Hill’s first Open Streets Event on North Carolina, East Capitol, and Massachusetts Avenue, SE.  Here’s photo from 7^th and North Carolina at circa 10:00am. The event attracted thousands of residents.

A little farther west, at 6^th and North Carolina, the hundred or so Hill Family Bikers were  marshalling their parade marshals to clear the way for the Biker Parade the length of the Open Streets. Among the marshals was Commissioner Amber Gove, ANC6A, at left. 

The political organizations were set up on East Capitol on the south side of Lincoln Park.  CM Charles Allen interacted with constituents at 12^th Street. 

ANCs 6A and 6B who share jurisdiction of Lincoln Park set up at 11^th Street and East Capitol, SE.  That’s Commissioner Anna Krebs of ANC6B on the right, promoting the work of the ANCs to residents.    

Most of the tents appeared to be home to city services and civic organizations, but some Capitol Hill retail – like Katherine Donahue’s Labyrinth – set up shop. 

The most popular kid attraction was this foam generator at the far end of Massachusetts Avenue, near 16^th Street.

Here’s the view circa 11:15am near 16^th and Massachusetts, looking west.

The Week Ahead…

Tuesday, July 1

ANC6B Alcoholic Beverage & Cannabis Committee holds a hybrid meeting at 7:00pm.

Meeting location will be 700 Pennsylvania Ave SE; Second Floor, Conference Room 1 (entry adjacent to Trader Joe’s).

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

Among items on the draft agenda: 

ABCA Renewals:

• Ted’s Bulletin, 505 8th Street SE; Renewal of Class C Restaurant. Protest Petition Deadline: July 18, 2025 [6B03] (Originally Extended by 60 days).

Protests/Other Updates

• Ambar (Currently Under Protest) (6B03)

MPD 1D Citizens Advisory Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 6:00pm. 

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

Agenda:  TBA

Wednesday, July 2

ANC6B Transportation Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm. 

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

Agenda

• 1500 Block of L Street, SE: Need for speed bumps and other safety measures.

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

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

Among items on the agenda:

• 502 C Street, NE – Historic Preservation Application of Schmidt Development for concept approval to renovate an existing three-story non-contributing mixed-use structure, convert to residential use, and enlarge with a new three-story rear addition.
• 409 East Capitol Street, SE – Zoning Adjustment Application of Parasol Tree Holdings, LLC for a special exception from the lot occupancy requirements and use variance to construct a third-story rear addition and a second dwelling unit, and convert the first floor to an office use. 
• 304-308 K Street, NE – Zoning Adjustment Application – Revised application of 304, 306, 308 K Street, LLC for a. a special exception for the residential use of an alley lot, an area variance from the requirements, and for creation of a new alley record lot and an area variance from the lot dimension requirements to subdivide an alley record lot into two record lots and to construct two semi-detached, two story, principal dwelling units. 
• 1128 4th Street, NE – Zoning Adjustment Application of Stephen Jackson for a special exception from the rooftop element requirements for after-the-fact approval of an illegally constructed railing atop a porch roof at 1128 4th Street, NE.

Thursday, July 3

ANC6C Transportation & Public Space 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:  TBA

Capitol Hill Corner would also like you to know about:

Barracks Row

Fourth of July Parade – 10:00am. 

Afterward at Eastern Market Under the Farmers Line Shed:

• Live Music
• Face Painting
• Balloon Animals
• Glitter Tattoos
• Food Vendors

Congressional Cemetery

Friday, July 4 – 10:00am – 11:00am

The District of Columbia Society of the Sons of the American Revolution will host a Fourth of July Celebration honoring the 249th Anniversary of America’s Independence. Held at the grave of Elbridge Gerry, the only Signer of the Declaration of Independence buried in Washington, DC, this FREE event features light refreshments and commemorative remarks.  The event is open to all, but please RSVP so we can plan accordingly. https://dcssar.org/event-6236656/Registration

Friday, July 5 – 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Civil War at Congressional: Docent Tour – (No Dogs Allowed Tour)

The United States was consumed by the Civil War from 1861 to 1865. Millions of individuals were swept up in the chaos of the conflict as the war raged for over four years. Come and explore the graves and memorials which showcase incredible individual stories from the Civil War in a docent led tour.

Reservations required and a tour reservation is a $10 donation.  Go here: https://bit.ly/4l9rOzs 

Saturday tours begin at 11 am, rain or shine. Visitors may meet docents at the front gate of the cemetery located at the corner of E St. and Potomac Ave.  Please come prepared with comfortable and weather appropriate clothing and shoes, as the tours often stray from the main paths.