The Week Ahead…& Some Photos from the Past Week
by Larry Janezich
Posted August 24, 2025
Curious. Here’s a curious juxtaposition on the 1300 block of G Street, SE, just across from La Lomita. The black building at 1322 G Street on the right is the proposed home of DC Garden Hill’s Medical Marijuana Dispensary. The blue building next door is the home of the Fraternal Order of Police, U.S. Capitol Police Labor Committee.
ANC6B’s vote to support the application for a medical marijuana license from owner Mark Lumkpins, happened at a little-noticed meeting of ANC6B – an unusual make up meeting after the Commission ran out of time at the regularly scheduled June meeting. In the aftermath, upset neighbors filed a protest but got lost in the hard-to-find procedures and the protest was ruled invalid. We may not have heard the last of this.
And in an entirely unrelated matter just down the block from DC Garden Hill’s proposed dispensary, MM2 LLC is erecting this apartment building, adding stories to a former one family home outside the Capitol Hill Historic District. Design is being handled by MOREK Design. There are some similar apartment buildings in the 1300 block of Pennsylvania Avenue across the street. Something in the appearance of the buildings reminds CHC of the controversial apartments which were constructed on K Street south of Pennsylvania Avenue between 13th and 15th Streets which became an issue in the community back in 2024.
Interior: Here’s a photo of the build-out on the yet-to-be-named sushi counter restaurant concept coming to 325 7th Street, SE, between Ruta Ukrainian Restaurant and Randolph Cree Hair Salon.
Interior: Here’s a photo of the substantial progress being made on the interior of a Popeye’s returning to 409 8th Street, Barracks Row. The Popeye’s restaurant previously at that location under another owner, closed in November 2021.
Interior: Less progress is evident in the buildout for the proposed Taco Bell next door at 411 8th Street, Barracks Row.
And last week saw progress on the construction of the Garfield/Canal Park Connector Project, adjacent to Garfield Park.
The Week Ahead….
None of the political, community, or civic organizations regularly covered by Capitol Hill Corner is meeting this week – except:
Tuesday, August 26
ANC6B Executive Committee will hold a virtual meeting to set the agenda for the full Commission meeting on July 8.
- For info on how to join the meeting, go here: https://anc6b.org/
Here are some items of interest regarding upcoming events.
Dog Days of August – Jazz Series at Eastern Market – Every Friday evening in August, from 5pm – 7pm. Under the Farmer’s Line Shed at Eastern Market.
Dog Days of August is live jazz series every Friday evening in August. Join your neighbors and enjoy a relaxed summer vibe with your favorite take-out from local restaurants, or bring your own. As this event is outdoors, your four-legged friends are welcome to join as well!
- Friday, August 28th with Capital Bop: Zoey Jorgenson
Soul Strolls 2025: Grave Robbing and Resurrection. Sale of Congressional Cemetery Soul Stroll Tickets Starts This Week
K9 Corps members or donors who’ve given $250+ between Jan 1–Aug 24, 2025, can purchase up to four pre-sale tickets (VIP or General Admission) before the public.
- Pre-Sale for K-9 Corps Members and Donors Opens: Aug 25 at 5pm
- Public Sale Opens: Aug 27 at 5pm
On Fridays October 17, 24 and 31 and Saturdays, October 18, 21 and November 1m Congressional Cemetery revisits the history of the cemetery in twilight and darkness, immersed in vignettes of the lives of interred residents via our guided lantern tours.
“Unearth the dark tales of the cemetery’s residents, offering a window into a disturbing chapter of D.C.’s history. Come and enjoy the captivating ambiance of an evening in the cemetery with live music, thematic cocktails, and witness history come alive as our skilled actors breathe life into these stories right where they rest.”
Support goes to helping keep Historic Congressional Cemetery a community sanctuary, place of remembrance, and historic landmark.
For more and to purchase tickers, go here: https://congressionalcemetery.org/soul-strolls
Again: Congressional Cemetery October 12 Dead Man’s Run Tickets Now on Sale
“Dead Man’s Run is Congressional Cemetery’s annual fall 5K fundraiser race! We hope that you will join us Sunday, October 12 at 5:30 PM for the region’s most death defying and thematic 5k race. This bare bones run is the best way to stay ahead of your grave… by running among them! The race starts inside the cemetery and continues onto the Anacostia Trail for a ghostly evening run full of spooky music and other fun!
Please note, we raised the price of the race as a complimentary race shirt will now be included for all registrants who purchase a ticket by September 22!
Costumes are encouraged, with prizes for best individual costume and best team costume! Form a team to compete with your friends – and we love to see creative team names.
Prizes will also be awarded to the top performing individuals, age groups, and best team time!
All proceeds from Congressional Cemetery events, including Dead Man’s Run, help support our 501(c)(3) organization and fund the preservation of this National Historic Landmark.”
Register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/DC/Washington/DeadMansRun
Again: Tickets Now on Sale for Capitol Hill Restoration Society September Walking Tours
September 6 Alleys Part II
September 6 Notable People
September 7 One Block, Many Stories: Building Capitol Hill
September 7 The Civil War and Before
For tickets ($15 per tour) go to Eventbrite here https://bit.ly/3JEdfWs
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