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Touché Survivors Look to Open a New Restaurant on H Street & Dangerously Delicious Pies Expands

by Larry Janezich

Tuesday night, representatives of Cynthia Gibson, owner of the building which housed Touché – the troubled and now closed H Street supper club – announced a plan to open a new restaurant – The Smokin’ Pig – at 1208 H Street, formerly Kitty’s Saloon.  The plan involves transferring the Touché’s liquor license to the new location.  The announcement came at ANC6A’s Alcohol Beverage Licensing Committee, chaired by Jay Williams, one of two cases on the Committee’s agenda.

The proposed Smokin’ Pig was described as a 50 seat, two floor casual restaurant with full bar.  There are no plans for live entertainment or outdoor seating.  The target date for opening is July 1.

During the meeting, Touché came under fire from committee members for ignoring ABRA laws and the Settlement Agreement for operations signed with ANC6A – despite pledges of Touché that it would be completely different from the notorious XII Lounge which preceded it.  On April 6, 2016, the Alcohol Beverage Regulation Administration held a hearing on ANC6A’s protest of Touché’s liquor license renewal for operating violation, but the license was renewed.  Touché closed after running afoul of the law at a December 23, 2017, event which apparently involved bartering and consumption of marijuana, which is prohibited in an establishment holding a liquor license.

Cynthia Gibson – who apparently holds the Touché liquor license – did not appear at the meeting, and committee members expressed their disappointment, saying they needed more assurances regarding the operation of the new restaurant and more answers about what happened at Touché.  The committee’s skepticism grew when Gibson’s representatives said that the kitchen manager and the bar manager from Touché would serve in those capacities at The Smokin’ Pig.

Williams told Gibson’s representatives, “I want you to succeed, but have to balance that with history.”  The Committee took no action, and told Gibson’s agents that they would like to hear from Ms. Gibson at the full ANC6A Committee meeting on June 14.  The Committee will then take up the matter at its next meeting on June 19 and the full Committee could act on any recommendation at its July meeting.

In the second case before the Committee, one of the co-owners of Dangerously Delicious Pies at 1339 H Street, NE, told the Committee that the company is in the process of building out the second floor and will apply for a full liquor license allowing them to serve liquor, beyond the beer and wine they now offer.  They are also planning a roof top summer garden, which will be shielded from residential neighbors by a hayloft which occupies the rear portion of their building  They also want to expand their Friday and Saturday operating hours from the current 11:00pm until 2:00am.  The Committee agreed to support a 12midnight closing on Friday and Saturday for three months and reconsider a request for later hours after that.  DDP is hoping to open the expansion for business in three weeks.

The Week Ahead…

Monday, May 14

ANC6D meets at 7:00pm, 1104 4^th Street, SW.

Among items on the draft agenda:

Public Safety Report- First District MPD (PSA 105 & PSA 106) Capt. Pulliam, Lt. Queen

Presentation:  DDOT Briefing on Nats Ballpark TOPP & Public Safety

Presentation:  250 M Street, SE, WC Smith, DDOT, DGS

Presentation:  Save Our Tips – Kevin Wrege

Presentation:  Crown Castle Wireless Communications Facilities – Adam Shapiro

Liquor license:  District Hardware, 730 Maine Avenue, SE: Amendment 1 to Settlement Agreement – additional inside hours

Letter from ANC6D to ABRA/ABC Board re: summer gardens & pedestrian/vehicular traffic 8:05 5 Min,

Letter from ANC6D to ABRA/ABC Board re: differences between CAs/Board Orders & licenses 8:10 5 Min.

Discussion: Wharf Phase 2 Adjustment

Letter to DDOT RE CSX Vibrations Report

Buzzard Point Letter

49 L Street, SE, Public Space Application:  Construction Permit

Update RE 325 & 425 M Street Parcels – Forest City

Tuesday, May 15

ANC6A Alcoholic Beverage Licensing Committee meets at 7:00pm, Sherwood Recreation Center, 10^th and G Streets, NE. 

Among items on the draft agenda:

Discussion of new establishment, Smokin’ Pig, 1208 H Street, NE, potential transfer of license from Touche, 1123 H Street, NE, and request for a stipulated license while the placard is pending.

Discussion of request by Dangerously Delicious Pies (1339 H Street NE, License No. ABRA-087422) for expansion to second floor with outdoor seating, and for a stipulated license while the placard is pending.

Wednesday, May 16

ANC6A Economic Development and Zoning Committee meets at 7:00pm at Sherweed Recreation Center, 10^th and G Streets, NE.

Among items on the draft agenda:

Emerald Street Historic District Design Guidelines:  Review of proposed new HPRB design guidelines for the Emerald Street Historic District.  Community feedback and discussion of any proposed changes.

220 14th Place, N.E. – Bureau of Zoning Adjustment Application for special exceptions to construct a rear addition to an existing nonconforming structure in the RF-1 Zone.

Thursday, May 17

Sector 2 (PSAs 104, 107, 108) Community Meeting at 7:00pm, place to be announced. 

Bowser Rallies with Hundreds of Student Bikers to Launch Bike to School Day – Photo Essay

by Larry Janezich

Wednesday morning, Mayor Muriel Bowser launched Bike to School Day at Lincoln Park in Hill East.  Several hundred students on bikes and scooters participated.  Built on the popularity of National Walk to School Day, National Bike to School Day was created to provide an opportunity for students across the nation to highlight the importance of safe, healthy transportation options, and biking safely to their learning institutions.

The Week Ahead… Ebenezer Church Curb Cut Back before ANC6B on Tuesday 

by Larry Janezich

Monday, May 7

ANC 6C Alcohol Beverage Licensing Committee meets at 7:00pm, Kaiser Permanente, 700 2^nd Street, NE. 

Among items on the draft agenda:

Capitol Fine Wine & Spirits, 415 H St., NE, Renewal, Retailer’s Class “A”.

Schneider’s Liquor Co., Inc., 300 Massachusetts Ave., NE, Renewal, Retailer’s Class “A”.

Picantelli, LLC d/b/a The Ministry, 601 New Jersey Ave., NW, New License Application Retailer’s Class “C” Tavern.

Starlight, Inc. d/b/a Kogod Liquors 441 New Jersey Ave., NW, Renewal, Retailer’s Class “A”, plus Tasting Endorsement.

Sidamo Coffee and Tea, Inc., 417 H Street, NE, New License Application , Retailer’s Class “C” Restaurant.

Tuesday, May 8

ANC6B meets at 7:00pm in Hill Center. 

Among items on the draft agenda: 

Presentations:

PEPCO: update on major service upgrade work.

DC ballot initiative on tipped wages.

          Diana Ramirez: Restaurant Opportunities Centers United.Kevin Wrenge: Restaurant Association of Greater Washington.

          K&W Legacy, LLC, t/a Capitol Hill Wine & Spirits 323 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Renewal of an existing Class A Retail License plus Tasting Endorsement.

Ventura, LLC, t/a Albert’s Liquors, 328 Kentucky Avenue, SE, Renewal of an existing Class A Retail License.

RMG, Inc., t/a World Wine & Spirits, 1453 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Renewal of an existing Class A Retail License with a Tasting Endorsement.

AKB Enterprise, Inc., t/a Gandel’s Liquors, 211 Pennsylvania Ave SE; Renewal of an existing Class A Retail License with a Tasting Endorsement.

Bhuller’s Corporation, t/a JJ Mutt Wine & Spirits, 643 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Renewal of an existing Class A Retail License.

Hayden’s Inc. t/a Hayden’s, Inc., 700 North Carolina Avenue, SE, Renewal of an existing Class A Retail License.

B&) Liquors, Inc., t/a Chat’s Liquor, 503 8th Street, SE; Renewal of an existing Class A Retail License with a Tasting Endorsement.

Sefarer’s Yacht Club – Draft Boathouse Row and Anacostia Waterfront planning update

Public Space application for curb cut for Ebenezer Church cut.  (The Historic Preservation Review Board approved a curb cut for Ebenezer Church on February 22.  ANC6B has filed an appeal based on lack of consultation with the ANC.  In addition to HPRB approval, the developer also needs a public space permit to make the curb cut, and it is that application that is before the ANC.  Because the Economic Development and Zoning Committee did not meet in May, the application will be taken up by the full ANC.)  For additional background, see CHC post here:  http://bit.ly/2FEUe0j

Wednesday, May 9

ANC6C meets at 7:00pm, Heritage Foundation, 214 Massachusetts Avenue, NE.

Among items on the draft agenda:

Presentation:  Council Member Elissa Silverman, update.

310 E Street, NE – potential BZA appeal of permit, issued March 27, 2018.

1125 7th Street, NE – potential BZA appeal of permit, issued April 18, 2018.

Capitol Fine Wine and Spirits, 415 H Street NE, Class A license renewal.

Schneider’s Liquor, 300 Massachusetts Ave NE, Class A license renewal.

Kogod Lliqors, 441 New Jersey Avenue NE, Class A renewal plus Tasting.

New liquor license:  Sidamo Coffee and Tea, 417 H Street NE, new license.

Public Space permit:  Cava Grill, 523 H Street, NE, application for unenclosed sidewalk café.

Report on Union Station Expansion Project.

Update on Union Pub sidewalk café.

222 8th Street NE, Historic Preservation Application—concept approval for a rear addition.

732 4th Street NE, Historic Preservation Application —concept approval for rear and rooftop additions.

732 4th Street NE, Board of Zoning Adjustment application—special exception from lot occupancy requirements.

Thursday, May 10

ANC6A meets at 7:00pm, at Miner Elementary School, 601 15th Street, NE.

Among items on the draft agenda:

Presentation:  Anthony Hall, Director, Pre-Arrest Diversion Program, Department of Behavioral Health.

ANC6A send a letter of support to BZA for a special exception to operate an animal boarding use in an existing building at 1371-1375 H Street, NE.

ANC6A send a letter of support to BZA for special exceptions to construct a two-story addition to an existing one-story rear addition to an attached principal dwelling unit at 121 Tennessee Avenue, NE, on condition that the applicant make best efforts to get signed letters of support from neighbors of 121 Tennessee Avenue, NE.

ANC6A send a letter of support to the Zoning Commission for Gallaudet University’s request to amend their 2012 Campus Plan to remove the Ballard North dormitory so that it can be demolished.

Three Ward 6 City Council Candidates Are Grilled in Public Forum

by Larry Janezich

Three candidates – incumbent Charles Allen, Democratic challenger Lisa Hunter, and Republican Michael Bekesha – participated in Monday night’s forum.  According to Chuck Burger, Ward 6 Democrats chair, the Republican was included to make it a better and more interesting debate “rather than having two Democrats yelling at each other.”  Including the Republican candidate had the effect of diluting the participation of Hunter, who has been running to the left of Allen, supporting a roll back of council-passed corporate and estate tax cuts and spending the money on social programs.

More than 150 residents turned out for the forum held in the Hill Center.  The event was moderated by Hill Rag’s managing editor, Andrew Lightman.

Allen had the clear advantage, not only as incumbent but also from his record of the last four years as councilmember and current chairmanship of the city council’s Judiciary and Public Safety Committee.   Hunter, while lacking Allen’s ability to rattle off accomplishments as a councilmember, proved herself a capable advocate for her candidacy.  Bekesha articulated a series of positions, finding much common ground with the other candidates on social issues while pushing a more conservative fiscal and small government agenda.

In their opening statements, Allen cited his long personal history in health care and Democratic politics and his “proven record.”  Hunter said the city was not doing enough to show leadership in education, housing, public safety and healthcare, and said that the incumbent was hand selected by a political machine “meant to keep people like me out.”  She staked a claim in the progressive movement, saying, “We’re progressive – we don’t leave neighbors behind.”  Bekesha made a case for cutting the size of the city government in order to handle residents’ concerns more efficiently and criticized the council’s current make up, citing “too much group-think … fewer ideas and less accountability” and the need for more diversity of thought.

Here’s what the candidates said on some of Ward 6’ top issues and those issues which most clearly distinguish them from each other.

What are the three top issues facing Ward 6, and what makes you uniquely qualified to solve them?

Allen:  Affordable housing, schools and education, and a living wage – Allen cited work undertaken and accomplishments he has already achieved in these areas.

Hunter:  Education, affordable housing, homelessness.  Hunter said she is the only candidate with classroom experience and recounted her experiences in interacting with the homeless.

Bekesha:  Public safety, housing/education, and accountability.  He offered support for putting more officers walking the beat, suggested subsidized housing in the city for teachers, and supported telling colleagues – like Jack Evans and Trayvon White – when they’re wrong.

What are your top three budget priorities and how would you pay for them?

Hunter:  Invest more in housing and homelessness (provide case managers for the homeless and access to city services) by reversing the city’s tax cut for corporations and the wealthy.

Bekesha:  Provide more money to address the rat problem and congestion on roads, and redirect education money from the central office to students.  (Did not address how to pay for this.)

Allen:  Put more funds into housing, education – school modernization – and invest in non-car based ways to get around.  (Did not address how to pay for this.)

DC’s justice system is currently divided between the federal and DC governments.  Do you support making the justice system solely the city’s responsibility?

Hunter:  Would like to hear more from activists and stakeholders on this issue, but would initiate education reform to break the school-to-jail pipeline by providing support and technical training to keep kids out of jail.

Bekesha:  Before saying yes, we have to think about where we’re going to get the money to take over the justice system.  We should work with federal prosecutors to figure out what charges are going to be prosecuted and decriminalize those which are not.  He urged focusing on reforming the entire criminal justice system, claiming that one-third of those arrested are prosecuted.

Allen:  We should have complete control of the judicial system.  Currently, DC sends criminals to federal prisons across the country making re-entry problematic.  The shortage of judges has resulted in a backup in DC Jail.  The combination of federal and local justice systems couldn’t be a worse design.

What one thing about campaign financing would you change?

Allen:  Said he takes no donations from corporations, PACs, or LLCs.  He would get rid of the “Constituent Services Funds” which have turned into political slush funds – “I made sure I don’t have one.”   He said 90% of his contributions come from individuals and 80% come from Ward 6 neighbors.

Hunter:  Urged campaign finance reform and transparency and “making sure we address shady money.”  Said she would make sure we know where campaign contributions are coming from and require disclosure from those who lobby the city council.  Hunter went after Allen on the contribution issue, saying he claims not to take money from corporations but developers are allowed to contribute their individual maximum donation to his campaign.  (In rebuttal, Allen said he had led the way on disclosure of contributions from lobbyists and dismissed the notion that small businesses in Ward 6 could be categorized as corporations.}

Bekesha:  Said he would change the primary elections to non-partisan – everybody should vote in the primary – the top two vote getters would run in the general election.

What’s the proper role of public financing in private development?

Bekesha:  Make sure public funds go to things people need and want.

Allen: Use public resources to finance affordable housing, transportation, public space.  Leverage power of the city to help provide financing.  Make sure we hold developers accountable.

Hunter:  The city should get more bang for the buck.  The city is not doing enough to enforce local hiring or achieving goals regarding a living wage, affordable housing, and addressing displacement.

All three candidates oppose returning Washington’s football team to RFK and agree on the  closing of DC General Homeless Shelter.  All three support giving Attorney General Karl Racine authority to receive complaints and begin investigation of parents enrolling their children in DC schools illegally.  All three admitted to being card carrying members of the DC Public Library.

The three candidates will meet again at a public forum on June 5, from 7:00pm – 9:00pm at Westminster Presbyterian church, 400 I Street, SW.  The DC Primary is on June 19.

“Night at the Market” Kicks Off Second Annual Market Week – Photos

by Larry Janezich

Sunday night, Eastern Market Main Street kicked off the second annual Market week – April 29 to May 6 – with Night at the Market in Eastern Market’s North Hall.  The event featured small bites and beverages from 7th Hill Pizza, Acqua Al 2, Atlas Brew Works, Bowers Fancy Dairy Products, DIAGEO, District Taco, Eastern Market, Hank’s Oyster Bar, Joselito, Mr. Henry’s, Prego Deli, Right Proper Brewing, and Tortilla Café.  Music was provided by Kiss & Ride, the popular blues ensemble with vocalist Carly Harvey.

The commercial corridor surrounding Eastern Market represents a unique blend of historic and modern, with shopping, dining, and entertainment for all ages.  According to EMMS, Market Week aims to “connect the Capitol Hill and wider DC community to small and local businesses, encouraging customers to invest in their local economy while fostering a walkable, vibrant, and inclusive neighborhood.”

Market Week celebrates restaurants, retailers, and services with a Passport to guide visitors through the corridor and a week of games, events, and activities.

For a schedule of the week’s events, games and activates and information on using the Market Week Passport for a chance to win progressively larger prizes, see here:  https://www.easternmarketmainstreet.org/marketweek

The Week Ahead….

by Larry Janezich

The Week Ahead…

Monday, April 30

Three Ward 6 Candidates for City Council Compete in Hill Center Forum – Monday, 4/30, 7-9 PM at Hill Center. 

Here’s a link to the WaPo article on the three candidates https://wapo.st/2vOuxKw

Tuesday, May 1

There will be no meeting of ANC6B’s Planning and Zoning Committee in May.

Wednesday, May 2

ANC 6C Planning, Zoning, and Economic Development Committee meets at 6:30pm in Northeast Library, 7^th & D Streets, NE. 

Among items on the draft agenda:

222 8th Street, NE – Application of Berkeley Square Capitol for concept approval for a rear addition.

732 4th Street, NE – Revised application for concept approval for rear and rooftop additions.

732 4th Street, NE – Revised application, for a special exception from the lot occupancy requirements , to construct a three-story rear addition to an existing principal dwelling unit in the RF-1 Zone at 732 4th Street, NE.

1125 7th Street, NE – Discussion of potential BZA appeal of permit B1805207, issued on April 18. This is a revision to permit B1706219, for which ANC 6C has a pending appeal (BZA 19550) on multiple grounds. [6C06]

ANC6B Transportation Committee meets at 7:00pm, at Hill Center, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE

Items on the draft agenda include:

Presentation/discussion on proposed Capitol Hill Circulator Routes

Presentation/discussion on traffic calming (tentative)

Thursday, May 3

ANC6B Alcoholic Beverage Control Committee will me at 7:00pm at Hill Center, 921, Pennsylvania Avenue, SE. 

Among items on the draft agenda: 

K&W Legacy, LLC, t/a Capitol Hill Wine & Spirits 323 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE; Renewal of an existing Class A Retail License with a Tasting Endorsement.

Ventura, LLC, t/a Albert’s Liquors, 328 Kentucky Avenue, SE; Renewal of an existing Class A Retail License.

RMG, Inc., t/a World Wine & Spirits, 1453 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE; Renewal of an existing Class A Retail License with a Tasting Endorsement.

AKB Enterprise, Inc., t/a Gandel’s Liquors, 211 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE; Renewal of an existing Class A Retail License with a Tasting Endorsement.

Bhuller’s Corporation, t/a JJ Mutt Wine & Spirits, 643 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE; Renewal of an existing Class A Retail License.

Hayden’s Inc. t/a Hayden’s, Inc., 700 North Carolina Avenue, SE, Renewal of an existing Class A Retail License.

B&) (sic) Liquors, Inc., t/a Chat’s Liquor, 503 8th Street, SE; Renewal of an existing Class A Retail License with a Tasting Endorsement.

Candidate Forum – Democratic Chair Primary Candidates Phil Mendelson and Ed Lazere.  7 – 9 PM, Westminster Presbyterian Church, I 400 Street, SW. 

 Here’s a link to a WaPo article on the candidates:  https://wapo.st/2jhPsfO

Mayor’s Office Cancels Reservation 13 Groundbreaking – No Effect on Schedule Says Developer

by Larry Janezich

Monday night, just before Donatelli Development met with residents to update them on development plans for Reservation 13, ANC6B Commissioner Denise Krepp received a call from the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development informing her that the ceremonial groundbreaking on the project, scheduled for May 2, had been cancelled.

The news came as a surprise to developer Chris Donatelli, President of Donatelli Development, who said it would not affect the work on the project, which is already underway.

ANC6B’s Hill East Task Force, chaired by Krepp, scheduled the meeting at St. Coletta’s to provide an opportunity for Hill East residents to hear an update on the long awaited Donatelli/Blue Skye two-building mixed use project for Reservation 13.

Donatelli told some 40 Capitol Hill residents that the larger of the two projects – the mixed use building on Reservation Parcel G-1 – would take two years to complete.  Construction of the second smaller mixed use building on Parcel F-1 will take 18 months.  Since construction on the second building will start about a year into work on the first building, the entire project should be complete in 2.5 years, and initial move-ins could occur about 18 months from now, as the first units in the first building are finished and available for occupancy.

The residential units in both buildings will be apartments.  The larger building will contain 262 units and the smaller will have 91 units.   Both building will have below grade parking.  There will be a combined total of about 20,000 square feet of first floor retail in both buildings.

Donatelli said his company does not pre-lease the retail space, but he envisions a small grocery, restaurants (both sit down and fast casual), and community supporting retail such as a bank.  He said he is also interested in providing space for locally-owned retail rather than national chain retail.

Most of the meeting was devoted to taking questions from members of the community.  A number of issues arose which the developer did not have ready answers for, including the breakdown of units by number of bedrooms, the percentage of affordable units, how much the units would rent for, the details of the construction schedule, the amount of parking devoted for retail, how much construction truck traffic would be generated, and who will manage the projects upon completion.  Commissioner Krepp said she would work with members of the community to draft a letter to the, with the expectation that answers would be forthcoming by the end of the week.  The developer indicated he could respond by weeks-end.

The Week Ahead….Reservation 13 Update on Monday

By Larry Janezich

Monday, April 23

ANC 6B Hill East Task Force meets at 7:00pm at St. Coletta’s, 1901 Independence Avenue, SE.

Agenda:

To hear representatives from Donatelli Development give an update on development at Reservation 13, Parcels F-1 and G-1.  In October of 2017, the city said “unequivocally” that the Reservation 13 Project would break ground in the 1st Quarter of 2018.  See CHC post here: http://bit.ly/2zjnQxs

ANC 6A Community Outreach Committee meets at 7:00pm, Eastern High School Parent Center, 1700 East Capitol Street, NE, (Enter from East Capitol Street).

Among items on the draft agenda:

Committee Business and community comments.

Councilmember Allen’s annual Ward 6 Budget Town Hall, 6:30pm – 8:30pm, Watkins Elementary School, 420 12th Street, SE. 

The purpose of the meeting is to hear from Ward 6 residents about their priorities for schools, parks, roads, etc. The event begins with Councilmember Allen laying out the budget as proposed by the Mayor, and explaining what his priorities are as the Council finalizes the budget.

Tuesday, April 24

ANC6B’s Executive Committee meets at 7:00pm, Hill Center.

Agenda: 

To set the agenda for the full commission meeting on May 8.

Wednesday, April 25

Eastern Market Community Advisory Committee (EMCAC) meets in North Hall, Eastern Market at 7:00pm. 

Among items on the agenda:

Report on the April 12^th budget briefing with the Department of General Services.

Strategic Plan Process for Eastern Market and Status of the 300 block of 7^th Street, SE.

Market Managers Report

Saturday, April 28

Volunteer Capitol Hill, April 28, 10:00am to 1:00pm at Hill Center. 

Volunteer Capitol Hill is an annual event designed to showcase a wide variety of opportunities for volunteer service.  The event benefits nonprofit organizations by helping them recruit potential volunteers as well as network with other nonprofits, and it benefits members of the community by helping them match their skills and interests to the needs of the organizations.  This event is open to the public.  Among the groups participating are the following:  AARP Experience Corps, A Wider Circle, Best Kids, Capitol Hill Village, Capitol Hill Group Ministry, Capitol Hill Rotary Club, College Bound, Common Threads, Community of Hope, Cultural Tourism, DC Central Kitchen, DC Department of Parks & Rec., DC Superior Court Mental Habilitation, DC Family and Youth Initiative, Eastern Market Mainstreet, For Love of Children, Higher Achievement, Live it Learn it, Playtime Project, Reading Partners, Seabury Resources for Aging, Ward 6 Dems.

BRMS Taste of 8th, 1:00pm – 4:00pm on Barracks Row. 

For tickets and additional information, see here: http://www.barracksrow.org/

Sunday, April 29

Eastern Market Main Street Night at the Market, 6:00pm to 9:00pm at North Hall, Eastern Market. 

Tickets:  $25 online, $30 at the door.  For tickers and more info, see here:  http://bit.ly/2qOwqSy

 

Frager’s Garden Center Opened Today at 12^th and Pennsylvania Avenue – Photos

by Larry Janezich

Frager’s Garden Center has returned to 12^th and Pennsylvania Avenue.  It opened for business at 8:00am this morning in the parking lot behind Hype Café.  The anticipated April 1 opening was delayed by cool weather and other factors.

The event will be celebrated today by a “Garden Party” from 12 noon until 4 pm, featuring 20% off.

The hours of operation for the new location will be Sunday, 8am – 5pm; Saturday, 7am – 5:55pm; and weekdays, 7am – 7pm.

For more on Frager’s relocation, see CHC posting here:  http://bit.ly/2F1Xe6U