The Week Ahead…& Some Photos from the Past Week
by Larry Janezich
Posted March 15, 2026
As reported in the previous post on this blog, the Office of Planning will host open houses on the development of RFK March 24 and March 28.. Here are some photos showing the current state of the demolition of the stadium. For comparison, here’s a photo from January 30, 2025.
And a similar view from March 15, 2026.
Here’s the view as one enters the National Gallery’s West Building Rotunda from the Mall Entrance. Behind the sculpture of the Roman god Mercury is a massive screen showing “Digital Waves” – a computer-generated video.
Another view.
Artist Clifford Ross says “Digital Waves” is a “light storm” that reveals not only the complexity and power of the ocean,” but also “the surprises and form and movement that are central to the wonder we experience.”
The Mary Cassatt exhibit, “Mary Cassatt: An American in Paris,” at the National Gallery of Art, now through on August 30, 2026. The exhibition, located in the West Building, features 40 works from the museum’s collection to mark the centennial of the artist’s death. Admission is free and tickets are not required. This is an exhibit that shouldn’t be missed. Cassatt was a gifted artist and a strong advocate for women’s autonomy who supported the women’s suffrage movement through financial contributions, art exhibitions, and symbolic painting.
The Week Ahead…
Monday, March 16
ANC6D will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.
- For info on how to join the meeting, go here (bottom of page): https://bit.ly/4bbztKX
Among items on the draft agenda:
- Public Safety Report
- Community Announcements
- Government Announcements (Executive and Legislative Branch)
- Commissioner Announcements
- Community Concerns
- Board of Elections: Ranked Choice Voting
- DCHA Director Keith Pettigrew
- Consent Agenda
- ABC Matters
- Task Force on Pedestrian Safety Recommendations
- 400 I Street SW PUD: Request for 2-year extension
- Proposed Letter Regarding East Potomac Park
- Proposed Letter Opposing Installation of Chain Link Fences at 375 and 425 M Street SW
- SMD Updates
- Chairperson’s Report
ANC6A Transportation & Public Space Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.
- For info on how to join the meeting, go here: https://anc6a.org/community-calendar/
Among items on the draft agenda:
Old Business
- Pedestrian Signal Timing on Constitution Avenue NE. This was discussed at the November 2025 TPS meeting. Residents have continued to raise concerns about how long they wait for a signal to cross Constitution and how short the signal time is.
New Business
- DDOT Public Space Permit. Paving: Leadwalk Only, Paving: Curb & Gutter(s), Fixture: Bike Rack(s): DDOT Standard, Fixture: Hand Rail (36″ high for ADA, 30″- 42″ high other), Projections: Bay Window(s), Paving: Sidewalk(s), Landscaping: Tree Planting, Projections: Areaway Entrance at 800 – 899.
- Park Proposal on Florida Avenue NE. Jonathan Pineda of 6A01 will join the TPS committee to discuss a proposal for a dog park on Florida Ave NE.
- Congestion Pricing Study. Mayor Bowser released a study of congestion pricing that was conducted several years ago.
Wednesday, March 18
ANC6A Economic Development & Zoning Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.
- For info on how to join the meeting, go here: https://anc6a.org/community-calendar/
Among items on the draft agenda:
Old Business
- 1332 Corbin Place NE. Board of Zoning Adjustment Application to construct a third story and a three-story with basement rear addition, to an existing, attached, two story with basement, principal dwelling unit. Special Exceptions: rear yard requirements and lot occupancy requirements.
- 628 15th Street NE. Bureau of Zoning Adjustment Application. Re ANC receiving notification that the alley does not meet 10’ requirement. No changes from original plan supported by ANC in September 2025. BZA hearing administratively rescheduled to May 13, 2026.
New Business
- 1350 East Capitol Street, NE. Bureau of Zoning Adjustment Application. To construct a two-story plus cellar rear addition and a one-story plus cellar side addition, to an existing, attached, two-story plus cellar, principal dwelling unit. Special Exception: lot occupancy requirements.
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Capitol Hill Corner would also like you to know about:
FREEDC EVENTS for March
Go here to see a list of upcoming events for this week and to sign up to join FreeDC: https://freedcproject.org/
Saturday, March 28 No Kings DC Rally
Sign up for March 28 No Kings DC Rally. For more info, go here: https://freedcproject.org/event-list/no-kings-3?link_id=7&can_id=5f5bb12be9968d6efc157f8fb54bb0c6&source=email-ward-6-february-news-events-4&email_referrer=email_3134147&email_subject=ward-6-march-news-events&&
Saturday, March 21
NE Library – Free public viewing of the movie COUNTED OUT
11am to 1pm – Northeast Library, 330 7th Street, NE.
In the 21st Century, fueled by technology, data, and algorithms, math determines who has power to shape our world.
Here’s a link to the trailer for the film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5a2la9WTtY
Sponsored by DC Area CHYSPO Parent organization
Thursday, March 19
In honor of Women’s History Month, the Pearl Escape Project nonprofit is hosting a discussion about women, race, and voting for women candidates.
The Pearl Escape Project presents:
Why Don’t Women Vote for Women? A Panel Discussion. 7:00pm – 400 I St. SW, Westminster Church. Register here: https://bit.ly/3NlaSu8
Panelists: Iris Harvey, Shari Miles-Cowen, Marjorie LIghtman & Elizabeth O’Gorek
Women are more than half of the population. They are well organized. They have been able to defy convention and custom to change laws from suffrage to Title 9. Why haven’t they been able to elect a woman president?
Join us as we explore the historical, psychological, and cultural pressures that shape women’s attitudes toward other women and political leadership.
Sunday, March 29
Hill Center Event
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Stone Room Concerts @ Hill Center Featuring Eastern-European Jewish Folk Music with Seth Kibel & The Kleztet
$23 | Purchase Tickets Here https://bit.ly/4lz9pwX
Now at the Folger
As You Like It – Through April 12
by William Shakespeare
TICKETS: Starting at $20
Rosalind and her cousin Celia are forced to leave the court where they find respite and adventure in nature, inevitably succumbing to the madness of love and delightfully unpredictable circumstances.
Get Tickets here: https://bit.ly/4sErzzI
“This production offers a love note to DC, imbuing the forest of Arden with the familiar vibes, culture, and characters that mark the District as a singular, resilient, and redemptive place of belonging.” (Folger website.)
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