The Week Ahead…& Some Photos from the Past Week
by Larry Janezich
Posted April 5, 2026
Councilmember Charles Allen met with constituents and held community office hours on Friday morning at The Roost on Pennsylvania Avenue, SE.
Fairy Godmother at 319 7th Street, SE, near Eastern Market is closing its doors on Monday after 42 years on the block. Owner Roberta Blanchard says the store has been purchased by a couple who lives on Capitol Hill who have plans for a new shop with a similar business model.
Here’s a photo from Friday as Fairy Godmother’s signage comes down. Photo credit: Maggie Hall.
Update on Streets Market coming to 15th and Pennsylvania Avenue, SE. A cut above the usual convenience store, Streets Market will offer organic and natural foods, some prepared foods, and beer and wine.
The new market at 1442 Pennsylvania Avenue continues its buildout. Streets Market in a local chain operation with outlets in Baltimore and close-in Virginia, and 10 stores open or about to open in DC.
Friday afternoon also saw the unveiling of “Loveful Hands” on Eastern Market Metro Plaza. CM Charles Allen who got funding to redesign the Plaza, said, “One of the things that we wanted was to make sure that public art is a part of our public parks and I’m really grateful for the group of neighbors that came together … Eastern Market Main Street, Barracks Row Main Street. EMCAC, our Advisory Neighborhood Commission, Nicky Cymrot, and Donna Sheeder – who unfortunately is no longer with us – all really worked hard and came together to think about what we wanted this space to look like, and decided that art is going to be at the center.”
Sculptor, Jay Coleman (center) helped the city officials present which included (left to right) ANC6B Commissioner David Sobelsohn, Coleman, CM Allen, DPR Director Thennie Freeman, and DGS Director Delano Hunter unveil the piece.
And here it stands.
The Week Ahead…
Monday, April 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/calendar/
Among items on the draft agenda:
- Naming of new circle at Pennsylvania Avenue and 14th Street, SE
- Support for Capitol Hill Classic
- Discussion of IndyCar race around National Mall in August
- Discussion of 15th Street SE bus lane removal
ANC6C Alcohol & Cannabis Licensing Committee is scheduled to hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.
- For info on how to join the meeting, go here: https://anc6c.org/hot-topics/
Agenda: Not yet posted.
Tuesday, April 7
ANC6B Alcoholic Beverage & Cannabis Committee will hold 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/calendar/
Agenda:
ABC Renewals
New Applications
- Little Engine – Placard Notice New Class “D” fast-casual Restaurant. Applying to serve canned beer and wine. An ANC letter supporting a stipulated license was approved and received by ABCA in March.
Protests/Other Updates
- Final approval of CIVIC on Eighth Settlement Agreement.
- Tobacco King criminal charges in Virginia (see: https://www.fox5dc.com/news/hives-corruption-fairfaxcounty-police-chief-takes-aim-vape-shops-after-drug-bust )
MPD 1D Citizens Advisory Council will hold a virtual meeting at 6:00pm
- Agenda and connection details here: https://1dcac.com/
Wednesday, April 8
ANC6C Planning, Zoning, and Economic Development Committee is scheduled to hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.
- For info on how to join the meeting, go here: https://anc6c.org/hot-topics/
Agenda not yet posted.
Thursday, April 9
ANC6C Transportation and Public Space Committee has scheduled a virtual meeting for 7:00pm.
- For info on how to join the meeting, go here: https://anc6c.org/hot-topics/
Agenda not yet posted.
Capitol Hill Corner would also like you to know about:
FREEDC EVENTS for April
Go here to see a list of upcoming events for this week and to sign up to join FreeDC: https://freedcproject.org/
150th Anniversary of the Emancipation Memorial at Lincoln Park
Location: Lincoln Park is at the junction of 11th Street NE/SE and East Capitol Street NE/SE.
Date: Saturday, April 11, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM
Duration: 5 hours
Join the National Park Service as we reflect on a living symbol of America’s 250‑year journey toward full freedom by observing the 150th anniversary of the dedication and unveiling of the Emancipation Memorial in Lincoln Park.
Type of Event
Children’s Program
Guided Tour
Living History
Performance
Talk
For more, go here: https://bit.ly/4sT4Kst
Hill Center Event
The Life of a Poet featuring Brian Gilmore, author of No More Worlds to Conquer: The Black Poet in Washington, DC in Conversation with Poet/Editor Kyle Dargan
In-person
Thursday, April 9 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – $12.00
A history of Black poets in Washington, DC, reveals how they have reflected and transformed American cultural discourse
The discussion will feature poet Teri Ellen Cross Davis, Folger Poetry Manager and eminent DC Poet, Karl Carter
In No More Worlds to Conquer, local poet Brian Gilmore uncovers the buried legacy of Black poets in Washington. He traces the literary life and politics of Black poets in the nation’s capital since Paul Laurence Dunbar, showing how well-known American poets, such as Sterling Brown and Jean Toomer, were mentored in DC by poets like May Miller and Georgia Douglas Johnson and making the case for the city as a center of American literature.
For tickets, go here: https://bit.ly/4bRDwfU
Tuesday, April 7
Cajun Dance on Capitol Hill.
April 7, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 301 A Street, SE. Lively Cajun French music from southwestern Louisiana. Dance to two steps and waltzes played by the Capitol Hill Cajun Orchestra (led by members of the Capitol Hillbillies). All ages welcome; free admission
Capitol Hill Perception Survey 2026
This quick and easy survey is a great way to support your neighborhood by sharing how you as a member, resident, worker, or visitor experience Capitol Hill and our services. Your feedback directly helps improve programs and amenities that benefit the community.
As a thank you, you can enter to win a $50 gift card to one of our supporting local businesses including Ambar, Mr. Henry’s, Hill’s Kitchen and Labyrinth Games & Puzzles.
For more on this and the survey, go here: https://capitolhillbid.org/survey
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