The Week Ahead…& Some Photos from the Past Week

The Week Ahead…& Some Photos from the Past Week

by Larry Janezich

Posted January 4, 2026

Good news for PA Ave Hill East neighborhoods – Streets Market is coming soon to 15th and PA Avenue SE, with organic, conventional, local, international, and everyday essentials. All stores are open every day frem 8am – 10pm. 

Here’s a link to their food menu:  https://www.streetsmarket.com/menus?menu=food-menu-1   Photo credit: Bob Gellman

Elsewhere in Hill East ongoing problems apparently continue to befall DC Capitol Square at 15th and East Capitol involving an expired business license, unpaid taxes, and a series of lawsuits. It’s not clear where this is headed.   

Barracks Row Taco Bell at 411 8th Street opened last week.  

Open early – closes late.

Meanwhile, next door, here’s a recent photo of Popeyes’ buildout as it inches closer to opening.   They’ve had issues with stop work orders for not complying with building permits.  ANC6B’s Planning and Zoning Committee will discuss Popeyes this and related issues at their monthly meeting on Thursday. 

Finally, there’s a new plaque in front of Grubb’s Pharmacy at 326 East Capitol Street.  It commemorates Grubb’s status as the oldest operating pharmacy in the District of Columbia, dating to 1867.

The Week Ahead….

Monday, January 6

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:

• Traffic Issues in Intersections in 6B05

ANC7D will hold a virtual Administrative Meeting at 7:00pm. 

• For info on how to view the meeting, contact 6D@anc.dc.gov

Tuesday, January 6

ANC6B Alcohol Beverage & Cannabis Committee Meeting

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

Agenda:

New Applications

• CIVIC On Eight – 501 8th Street SE.  New Application for a Retail’s Class “C” Tavern.

Protests/Other Updates

• Ambar – 523 8th Street SE.  Ongoing negotiation regarding settlement agreement and protest hearing. Parties have requested continuance while discussions proceed.
• Continue Discussion for “Vision for Barracks Row Roundtable Planning
  • Finalization of Roster for Barracks Row Roundtabl

MPD 1D CAC will hold a virtual meeting 6:00pm – 7:15pm.

• Agenda and connection details here: https://1dcac.com/

Thursday, January 8

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

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

Among items on the draft agenda:

• BZA Application for Fast Food special exemption for Wingspot at 406 8th Street, SE.
• Discussion of fast food openings at 409 and 411 8th Street, SE (Popeyes and Taco Bell)

Capitol Hill Corner would also like you to know about:

Tuesday, January 6 Faith in Democracy Interfaith Concert on the Hill

Lutheran Reformation Church at 212 East Capitol Street NE

5:00 – 6:30pm

Tickets: Get your FREE Eventbrite Ticket HERE:  https://bit.ly/4pmKSLE

You are invited to the first ever Faith in Democracy Interfaith Concert at Lutheran Reformation DC.  Come hear music based on multiple faiths and sacred scripture as we help people of ALL faith traditions counter growing partisan polarization in America. Let’s reclaim January 6 each year as a day of hope, light and unity.

Music from the Muslim, Jewish, Hindu, Sikh, Baha’i and Christian faiths.

For more information: Faith in Peace Concerts:  https://faithinpeaceconcerts.org/

For 5pm Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/@faithinpeaceconcerts

Hill Center Event:

Thursday, January 8, 7:00pm – 9:00pm, $23.00.  Get tickets here: https://bit.ly/4poj1ee  

Global Sounds on the Hill Featuring Qais Essar & Sonny Singh in Concert: SANGAT

Weaving together the ancient sound and haunting melodies of the rabab, a 2,500 year-old instrument from Afghanistan, with bold trumpet lines and anthemic Punjabi vocals, Qais and Sonny ground their music in ancestral wisdom and usher us into the future with their uplifting new sound. Drawing inspiration from hundreds of years old mystical poetry from the Sikh, Sufi, and radical bhakti traditions, their music centers oneness and connection in times of increasing division and hierarchy.  Sangat is not only a meeting of diverse musical and spiritual traditions, but also a reflection of using art as a vehicle for connection, resistance, and healing.