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January 5, 2025 · 10:19 pm

The Week Ahead…& ANC Swearing In Photos

The Week Ahead…& Photos from ANC Swearing In

by Larry Janezich

Posted January 5, 2025

Thursday, January 2, ANC Commissioners were sworn in at a ceremony held at the Walter E. Wshington Convention Center. Image provided by Council of DC.

An image from the other side of the room. Photo: CM Charles Allen’s office.

An image of Ward 7 Commissioners being sworn in – oath being administered by newly-elected Councilmember Wendell Phillips. Photo: Council of DC.

You don’t see this every day – fresh Black Winter Truffles from Spain, vacuum-packed and available at Eastern Market’s Bowers Fancy Dairy Products.

This weekend, the Eastern Market craft vendors moved off of 7th Street, and into the North Hall. On Thursday at 12:00pm, the vendors of the South Hall will hold a moment of silence as the U.S. Navy honors former President Carter with a 21 gun salute from the Navy Yard.

Saturday afternoon, the American flag flew at half staff over the US Capitol in honor of former President Jimmy Carter. The 8 foot security fence reflects the two National Security Events taking place this week: The Joint Meeting of Congress on Monday to count the electoral ballots, and the Lying in State Tuesday – and Wednesday, with the State Funeral following on Thursday. See details below.

The Week Ahead…

Monday, January 6

Snow Emergency in effect.  Schools will be closed and trash will not be picked up.  Residents will be notified when trash collection resumes. 

ANC6B Alcoholic Beverage & Cannabis Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.

Agenda: 

  • Kenneth H Nash Post 8 American Legion t/a Kenneth H Nash Post 8 American Legion – 224 D Street SE. Substantial Change to Retailers Class C License to add a Games of Skill endorsement to their operations.
  • Appointment of ABC Resident Member for 6B06

ANC6C Alcohol Beverage Licensing  Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.

Agenda:

  • Update from Commissioner Wirt re: Kae LLC 312 Massachusetts Ave., NE, Medical Cannabis Retailer New License.
  • The Consortium at 201 Massachusetts Ave. NE.  Class C Tavern New License

ANC6D will hold a virtual Administrative Meeting at 7:00pm.

  • Please contact the office at 6d@anc.dc.gov if you wish to have a link to view the meeting.

National Special Security Event.  U.S. Congress will hold a joint session to count electoral ballots.   The US Secret Service says those who live and work in the District can expect security measures in place like those that are put in place during the State of the Union address.

Tuesday, January 7

National Special Security Event.  On Jan. 7, former President Jimmy Carter’s body will leave Georgia and be flown to Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, where a motorcade will drive him to Washington, D.C. There will be a service for members of Congress at 3 p.m. in the Capitol Rotunda.

  • Carter will lie in state at the U.S. Capitol from 7 p.m. until midnight Tues., Jan. 7, and again from 7 a.m. Wed., Jan. 8 until 7 a.m. Thurs., Jan. 9. Viewers can come to the Capitol and pay their respects during those hours.
  • At 9 a.m. Jan. 9, Carter’s body will be taken from the Capitol to the Washington National Cathedral for his National Funeral Service.
  • The Washington Navy Yard will conduct a 21-gun salute to honor President Jimmy Carter on January 9, 2025 at 12 PM. The Navy is honoring Carter’s life and legacy, including his time at the U.S. Naval Academy during World War
  • “The Secret Service will use drones as part of the comprehensive security plan.
  • For more, go here:  https://bit.ly/40khrR8

Wednesday, January 8

ANC6C will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm. 

Among items on the draft agenda: 

  • Appointment and Election of Committee Members and Officers 
  • SMD appointments by individual commissioners
  • Election of at-large resident committee members (up to 3 per committee)
  • Election of committee chairs
  • Commissioner announcements
  • Consent Calendar TBD
  • Alcoholic Beverage Licensing Committee
    • The Consortium, 201 Mass. Ave. NE (new class C tavern) 

ANC6B Transportation Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm. 

Agenda: 

  • DDOT Presentation on Penn/Potomac Intersection Redesign

Thursday, January 9

ANC6A will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.

Among items on the draft agenda: 

  • Motion to elect officers: Chair – Dave Wethington (6A04); -Vice Chair/Parliamentarian –Amber Gove (6A04); Secretary – Jeff Gierst (6A06); Treasurer – Roberta Shapiro (6A02)
  • Motion to elect members and leaders of the permanent Committees for 2024.

Plenary Session:

  • Suggested Motion: ANC6A approve a 10 percent increase in the compensation for services provided by the ANC 6A administrator and note taker. (The last increase was approved in October 2020.)
  • Suggested Motion: ANC6A protest the application for Substantial Changes to a Class C Tavern license at Henceforth DC at 1335 H Street, NE, unless a settlement agreement is reached.
  • Suggested Motion : ANC6A protest the application for a new Class C Tavern at Ethio Vegan at 1362 H Street NE, unless a settlement agreement is reached.
  • Suggested Motion : ANC6A protest the application for a Medical Cannabis Retailer license for Dreamy DC at 1111 H Street NE, unless a settlement agreement is reached. ANC 6A will request formal confirmation from ABCA that the proposed location for Dreamy DC does not violate any of the proximity limits in the Medical Cannabis laws or regulations. 
  • Suggested Motion : ANC6A ANC 6A protest the application for a Medical Cannabis Retailer license for Proper Exotic at 13 8th Street NE, unless a settlement agreement is reached.

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

Agenda: 

  • Historic Preservation Application for 321 D Street, SE
  • 1900 Massachusetts Ave., SE [7F08] .  Zoning application for construction of new correctional facility. Owner(s): Department of General Services Applicant: Eric DeBear
  • 409 8th Street SE – Popeyes

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December 29, 2024 · 10:18 pm

Another Quiet Week Ahead…& Some Photos from the Past Week

Another Quiet Week Ahead…& Some Photos from the Past Week

by Larry Janezich

Posted December 29

Joselito Closes after Seven Years at 660 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE.  Here’s the notice announcing the closure posted next to the entrance. 

“With a heavy heart, we announce the permanent closure of Joselito Casa de Comidas in Eastern Market on December 28th.

It has been our privilege to serve you for the past seven years.  The laughter shared, the special occasions celebrated, and the community we have built together, especially through the pandemic, have been the highlights of our journey at Joselito.  Each meal, every conversation, and all of the faces we’ve seen have made Joseliro a place my father would have been proud of:  a place of warmth, connection and joy where friends and family gather.

While this closure is necessary, it is not the end of our story.  We are launching “el Rincon de Joselito,” twelve special seats at our chef’s counter at SER, our restaurant in Arlington, where guests will experience tasting menus from Joselito.  Seatings will be available by reservations made at least 24 hours in advance and will begin early in 2025.

We are incredibly grateful for your support and love over the years.  Thank you for being a part of our story and we hope to see you at “el Rincon de Joselito” at SER.

With deepest appreciation,

Javier, Christiana and the entire Joselito Team”

Last October, owner Javier Candon, told Eater DC that he would close once someone signed a new lease.  He said that once he found a tenant, the landlord (Stanton Development) agreed to let them go without any penalties.  No word yet on who Joselito’s successor in the space might be.

And on Barracks Row, Hill Restaurant Group announced that its Playa Ocho Cantina on Barracks Row was up for sale.  The sign says its temporarily closed for renovations.

The week before Christmas, Los Caballeros at 308 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, was celebrating its one year anniversary.

The Furies Collective House on 11th Street, SE, designated a National Historic Landmark.  On December 16, the National Park Service finalized the designation, marking an additional recognition of the significance of the house at 219 11th Street, SE.  The house had previously been listed on the National Registry of Historic Places.  The Furies Collective was a group of 12 lesbian feminist activists who made the house their operational center and published a newspaper called “The Furies.”  Between 1971 and 1973 the group’s publication raised questions about women’s place in society and the nature of the relationship between men and women, women and other women, and women and society.  In Greek mythology, The Furies were three goddesses of vengeance.

The house is now the home of Capitol Hill author Robert Pohl and his wife Antonia.  Here’s a link to Pohl’s Facebook page which follows progress on his latest book, 101 House in a Zeppelin https://www.facebook.com/RobertPohlAuthor

Fencing the Capitol.  Sunday afternoon, the Architect of the Capitol’s securing of the Capitol Complex with 8 foot fencing was underway.  This is the view from 2nd and Pennsylvania Avenue, SE.  The fencing will eventually encompass the Capitol. 

Status Report on the Inaugural Platform.  Construction continues on the West Front of the US Capitol.  As seen in the photo, the structure on the far left is the radio platform from which audio  correspondents will broadcast live coverage of the ceremony.  Just to the left of center, the narrow white structure is the Center Camera Stand, where the network pool will provide head-on video coverage to other news subscribers who do not have cameras on this platform.  Other occupants of the structure will be network cameras (ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN, FOX) providing unilateral coverage as well a C-SPAN camera and official video cameras.  Also on this platform will be still photographers from major news organizations.  On the far right, the South Camera Stand will be home to additional network cameras, video cameras from the major network and independent news organizations, and more still photographers. 

The Week Ahead…

Monday, December 30

ANC6A’s Community Outreach 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 agenda:

  • Announcements & Updates – Reminder of Sunday morning cleanups on I Street – People’s Front of H Street Group – How to join the 6A list serve.
  • ANC 6A Community Outreach Committee Eligibility and Candidates
  • Community Comments & Concerns

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December 22, 2024 · 10:06 pm

A Quiet Week Ahead…& Some Photos from the Past Week

The Quiet Week Ahead…& Some Photos from the Past Week

by Larry Janezich

The Week Ahead…

There are no ANC or other community civic meetings scheduled for the week ahead.  Happy Holidays.

Some Photos from the Past Week

Union Station continues the tradition of erecting The Norwegian Christmas Tree – an annual gift from the people of Norway to the United States in thanks for assistance in WWII.  The tradition dates to 1997 and was proposed by then-Ambassador Tom Vraalsen.

The wreaths on the front of Union Station have become an iconic symbol of the season.

And here’s a reverse shot with the U.S. Capitol in the background.

At the Library of Congress, this year’s tree is on the balcony rather than on the main floor of the Great Hall.  Among the ornaments are small books which have the names of the states in their title. 

Around the base of the tree are books belonging to 14 of those who have served as Librarians of Congress.  Each book has been turned into a paper sculpture, with bundles of pages folded in a way that provides a surface upon which is displayed the names of the books’ owners.  Shown here are books owned by Librarians of Congress Boorstin and Billington.  The current Librarian is Dr. Carla Hayden, the first woman and the first African American to serve as Librarian of Congress. 

Attached to the books are examples of the liberty or Phrygian cap, symbolizing freedom.  It recurs throughout the Library of Congress Great Hall Space.  (According to Wikipedia, the Phrygian cap is a soft conical cap with the apex bent over which came to signify freedom and liberty first in the American Revolution and then in the French Revolution.) For timed entry passes, go here:  https://www.loc.gov/visit/

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December 20, 2024 · 12:42 am

Rumsey Pool Likely to Close in January 2026 for Demolition/Reconstruction

Rumsey Pool Likely to Close in January 2026 for Demolition/Reconstruction

by Larry Janezich

Posted December 19, 2024

Thursday night, DPR held the first of many community meetings on the modernization of Rumsey Aquatic Court.

CM Charles Allen called the project a once in a generation opportunity.

Thursday night, DPR held its first community meeting to launch the design phase for the construction of a new Rumsey Aquatic Center.  CM Charles Allen told more than 150 attendees that they could swim for about another year while the new building is being designed and before the old building closes for at least 18 months of demolition and construction. 

The meeting was held in the North Hall of Eastern Market and was presided over by DPR External Affairs official, Tommie Jones. 

CM Charles Allen who shepherded the already-appropriated $37 million in funding for the project through the City Council spoke at the meeting.

Allen called the project a once in a generation opportunity and noted the challenges the project faced, being adjacent to the historic Eastern Market, and the importance of designing a structure appropriate for that space.  He said he had met with several swim stakeholder groups and heard one consistent message:  they want more water – more swimming lanes.  He said he heard a lot of ideas about the second floor, including an observation deck where parents can watch their children swim.  The second floor is currently slated to be a senior center with a tech lounge, a business incubator space, and an indoor fitness center.  Another opportunity will be to reimagine the alley between the new building and Eastern Market and activating the dead zone on the C Street side (which used to be the original entrance to the building).  He said, “The building will not be all things to all people,” but “we will turn to the community to ask whether we’re headed in the right or wrong direction – just let us know.”

Plans are under consideration to transport Rumsey swimmers to other pools during the closure.  “The Rumsey users are a community, Allen said, “and we will do everything we can to hold the community together.” 

In addition to ideas mentioned by Allen, DPR’s PowerPoint presentation listed other ideas which have been mentioned, including:

  • Zero Entry Approach to pool (also known as beach entry pool).
  • Locker Room improvements.
  • Explore new ways to activate front plaza.
  • Honoring local history.
  • Multipurpose community spaces.

The preliminary Project Milestone Schedule is as follows: 

  • Dec 2024 Community Meeting 1 – Project kickoff community meeting.
  • (Electronic Community Survey – February/March 2025)
  • Spring 2025 Community Meeting 2 – Concept Review.
  • (Schematic design phase)
  • TBD Community Meeting 3 – Design Update.
  • TBD Community Meeting Final Design.
  • (Permitting Phase)
  • TBD Community Meeting Construction Kick off.
  • (Construction Updates)

During Q&A, some of the concerns which members of the community asked the design team to consider included: 

  • The importance of providing adequate funding for maintenance.
  • Provision for swim meets.
  • Transgender bathrooms. 
  • Expansion of the building footprint.
  • Use of bromine or ozone instead of chlorine water treatment. 
  • Prioritizing use of the new building as an aquatic center. 
  • Keeping pool open until last minute.

Rumsey opened in 1970 as the Capitol East Natatorium – the first year round, racially integrated public swimming pool in the district.  The facility renamed in honor of Dr. William H. Rumsey, former Director of the DC DPR and co-founder of the Black History Invitational Swim Meet.  For more, see here:  https://bit.ly/3RCTY70

The project website where Thursday night’s Power Presentation will be posted is here:  https://dgs.dc.gov/page/rumsey-acquatic-center    DPR says it will go live on December 20.   

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December 18, 2024 · 1:23 pm

Mott’s Community Owned Market Hopes to Open in Early Spring

Mott’s Community Owned Market Hopes to Open in Early Spring

by Larry Janezich

Posted December 18, 2024

Mott’s Market Winter Wonderland Celebration and Holiday Market on Saturday, December 14. 

Payton Sherwood, the vendor and operator of the new Capitol Hill’s Mott’s Market at 232 12th Street, SE, says he “likes to believe the Market will open in early spring.”  That’s Payton on the right – also pictured at far left is Michael Skinner, President of Mott’s Market Neighborhood LLC.  The occasion was last Saturday afternoon’s Winter Wonderland Event at Mott’s.    Neighbors gathered for a celebration of the season and to view progress on the market’s buildout as the building takes shape for reopening. 

Sherwood says that the LLC has received its liquor license and funding is in place for the final push.  What remains is finishing the plumbing and electrical and inspections, then finishing the interior, final inspections and getting a certificate of occupancy. 

Mott’s Market closed as a neighborhood mom and pop store in 2022.  A group of neighbors organized by Skinner raised money to purchase and restore the store to preserve it as a community market.  The market is owned by an LLC comprised of 90 community members.  For more, go here:  https://www.mottsmarket.com/

Here’s a photo of the interior looking toward the street.  There’s room for inside seating (as well as outside).  More than a grocery, the carry out or eat on premises menu will feature sandwiches, pastries, prepared food, coffee, wine and beer.  True to it’s original function, the shop will stock household staples. 

Saturday’s holiday market at Mott’s included two artist’s stands offering ideal holiday gift ideas.  Here’s Erin Thompson Studio’s with Capitol Hill inspired art works.  https://erinthompsonstudio.com/

And here’s Medieval Scribe Saoirse (Seer-sha) Hosman’s exceptionally well crafted handbound books.  https://sites.google.com/hosman.us/saoirses-portfolio

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December 16, 2024 · 5:12 pm

Photo Essay:  New Congressional Cemetery Tradition Debuted Saturday

Photo Essay:  New Congressional Cemetery Tradition Debuted Saturday

by Larry Janezich

Posted December 16, 2024

Saturday marked the debut of a new annual ceremonial tradition at Congressional Cemetery with the remembrance of fallen veterans and those who continue to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces.  For the first time ever, the cemetery participated in a national ceremony and laying of wreaths on the graves of those who have served in every branch of the United States military.  Wreaths Across America is a nonprofit organization founded to continue and expand the annual wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery begun in 1992.  On Saturday, more than two million volunteers gathered nation-wide to “Remember, Honor, and Teach” at more than 4,600 participating locations in all 50 states.  https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/

There are over 1,700 veterans from almost every American armed conflict dating back to the American Revolution interred at historic Congressional Cemetery and volunteers placed 350 wreaths on veteran’s graves.  Wreaths were donated by community members who ordered them online on the Wreaths Across America website at $17 each.               

The ceremony came to Congressional Cemetery owing to the efforts of Jim Guckert, founder and Executive Director of Guerrilla Gardeners DC.  After volunteering for wreath-laying in Arlington National Cemetery, Guckert thought that Congressional Cemetery warranted its own service.  He put Wreaths Across America in conversation with representatives of Congressional Cemetery and Saturday’s first commemoration event was the result.

Wreaths Across America’s community partners in the effort included the DC National Guard, Post 46 – The American Legion, The Judge Lynn Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, and Guerrilla Gardeners of Washington DC. 

In remarks, A.J. Orlikoff, Director of Programming, Historic Congressional Cemetery, cited President Lincoln’s address on the purpose of the struggle to the 166th Ohio Regiment who were visiting the White House on August 22, 1864. 

“It is not merely for to-day, but for all time to come that we should perpetuate for our children’s children this great and free government, which we have enjoyed all our lives. I beg you to remember this, not merely for my sake, but for yours…. The nation is worth fighting for, to secure such an inestimable jewel.”

Here are wreaths for each branch of the United States Armed Forces, waiting placement.

Veterans of the Armed Forces selected to place the wreaths in front of the American Flag in the center of the veterans’ section of Congressional Cemetery. 

The wreaths after placement.

After the ceremony, the volunteers split up into four groups to lay wreaths, each assigned a section of the cemetery.  Section leader Guckert led his group to a pile of wreaths – nearby   was the grave of gay activist Leonard Matlovich who was the first gay service member to purposely out himself to the military to fight their ban on gays. 

Guckert hands out wreaths to volunteers. 

Coast Guard veteran Denise Krepp lays a wreath on Matlovich’s grave. 

For more on The Association for the Preservation of Historic Congressional Cemetery and how to join it, go here:  https://congressionalcemetery.org/

For more on Guerrilla Gardeners DC and how to join, go here:  https://guerrillagardenersdc.org/

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December 15, 2024 · 9:47 pm

The Week Ahead…& Some Photos from the Past Week

The Week Ahead…& Some Photos from the Past Week

By Larry Janezich

Posted December 15, 2024

Last Monday, there were signs of progress on the buildout for Dos Toros Taqueria, opening at 215 Pennsylvania Avenue – formerly the Firehook Bakery.  Dos Toros Taqueria – a San Francisco-style taqueria – has announced the opening of three outlets in DC. The enterprise has a dozen locations in NYC.  Here’s a link to the restaurant’s menu at the NYC outlets:  https://www.dostoros.com/menu  Photo credit:  Bob Gellman

Last Friday, CM Charles Allen held community office hours at Pretzel Bakery at 15th and C Street, SE. 

Friday afternoon, DC Public Library posted the December construction update on the modernization of the SE Public Library.  The Library closed on January 4, 2024 and is scheduled to reopen in early 2026. Here are a few photos from the update (see here: https://bit.ly/3ZEo7YL ) The one above shows the lower level, excavated and braced. Photo credit DCPL.

The new addition, lower level, facing South Carolina Avenue. Photo credit DCPL.

Laying of the concrete slab on the lowest level is complete.  The windows mark the original building’s lower level. Photo credit DCPL..

The new opening in the roof for the skylight.  Photo credit DCPL..

The Week Ahead….

Monday, December 16

ANC6B SE Library Taskforce will hold a hybrid meeting at 6:30pm.

The in-person meeting will be held on the 2nd floor of 700 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE.  The entrance is adjacent to Trader Joe’s.

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

Agenda:  Status of the renovation of the library and how to improve services at the DC Public Library’s Arthur Capper TechExpress, located on the second floor of the Arthur Capper Recreation Center in the Navy Yard neighborhood at 1000 5th Street, SE.  Services include wi-fi access, public computers, printing, copying and scanning as well as item return and holds pick-up.  For more, see here:  https://www.dclibrary.org/plan-visit/arthur-capper-techexpress

Tuesday, December 17

ANC6B’s Executive Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.

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

Agenda:  To set the agenda for the January 14 meeting of the full commission.

Thursday, December 19

Community Meeting on Rumsey Aquatic Center (Rescheduled from December 12): 

DC Department of Parks and Recreation will host the first community meeting on the demolition and modernization of the Rumsey Aquatic Center, December 19, at 6:30pm in the North Hall of Eastern Market.  The design/build team are expected to take part in the meeting.   For more, see here: https://bit.ly/3ZsHnsv    

ANC6C Grants Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 7:30pm.

For info on how to access the meeting, go here:   https://anc6c.org/hot-topics/

Agenda:  TBA

Capitol Hill Corner would also like you to know about:

Closure of Downtown Metro Stations Dec. 20-30

WMATA plans to close some Downtown Metrorail stations for the Blue, Orange, and Silver lines between Friday, Dec. 20, and Monday, Dec. 30 to improve tracks and signaling.  During the closure, shuttle buses will replace train service at affected stations, providing customers with alternate access to stations. Stations will reopen Dec. 31.  Work will be completed in two phases:

Dec. 20-26: Farragut West, McPherson Square, and the lower level (Blue, Orange, Silver service) at Metro Center will be closed.

Dec. 27-30: Farragut West, McPherson Square, lower level (Blue, Orange, Silver service) at Metro Center, Federal Triangle, Smithsonian, and the lower level of L’Enfant Plaza (Blue, Orange, Silver service) will be closed.

For more info, go here:  https://bit.ly/3ZE3ZGl

Friday, December 20

Hill Center Event – 7:00pm until 9:00pm – $20

Holiday Music Spanning the Centuries Featuring Vox Pulchra and Celebrated Multi-Instrumentalist Tina Chancey.

For more info, to register and get tickets, go here:  https://bit.ly/3VGqo4H

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December 13, 2024 · 2:46 pm

Saturday Book Sale at NE Library – 10am – 3:00pm

Saturday:  Book Sale at NE Library – 10am – 3:00pm

Posted December 13, 2024

The Friends of the Southeast Library (FOSEL) together with the Friends of the Northeast Library (FONEL) will hold a joint book sale this Saturday, December 14, 2024.  The sale will be at the Northeast Library at 7th & Maryland Avenues NE.

The sale begins when the library opens at 10:00 am. We begin to pack up around 2:45 pm and are done by 3:00 pm. The sale is on the lower level of the library.

Entrance to the sale is through the library (and down the stairs or elevator).

In general, we have new and mostly used books of all types, including children’s books, fiction, best sellers, non-fiction, cookbooks mysteries, science, science fiction, romance, religion, history, biography, self-help, classics, travel, etc.  

Proceeds benefit local libraries, especially the Southeast Library, the Northeast Library, and the DC Library.

And remember, NO text books, NO casebooks, NO magazines, NO foreign language books, NO outdated computer books, NO encyclopedias. We are no longer taking CDs or DVDs.

Got the ability to recirculate this message on other lists?  That would be much appreciated.

Questions? bob@bobgellman.com

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December 10, 2024 · 6:25 pm

Postponed: Rumsey Center Community Meeting

By Larry Janezich

Posted December 10, 2024

Per CM Charles Allen, the DC Department of Parks and Recreation has rescheduled the community meeting on the demolition and modernization of the Rumsey Aquatic Center until Thursday, December 19, at 6:30pm in the North Hall of Eastern Market.  It is anticipated that the design/build team will take part in the meeting.   For more, see here: https://bit.ly/3ZsHnsv   

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December 10, 2024 · 11:13 am

Mezeh Grille Opens at 333 PA Ave SE

The long-awaited opening of Mezah on PA Ave SE came on Monday.

The restaurant is open daily, 10:30am until 9:00pm. These are photos just after it opened on Tuesday morning.

Mezeh is gifting $3 coupons on purchases of at least $10, through the end of the year. Pick up in store.

Mezeh Grille Opens on PA Ave SE

By Larry Janezich

Posted December 10, 2024

Mezeh Mediterranean Grill is open in the space formerly occupied by Roland’s convenience store at 333 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE.  The store is the latest in the Mezeh’s chain of more than 40 fast casual restaurants in the mid-Atlantic region.

Mezeh specializes in fresh food and natural flavors, made from scratch in-house daily with 100% olive oil halal protein, no hormones, no preservatives, and or additives. The restaurant targets young health conscious professionals, 21 – 45.

The most popular menu item is “create your own bowl” with some 65 toppings that fits any diet – vegetarian, vegan, Keto, gluten free, etc.

The restaurant’s name – “Mezeh” – is the company’s twist of a host of similar Eastern Mediterranean words all of which mean some variation of taste, flavor, nibble or small plate.

Here’s a link to Mezeh’s menu:  https://mezeh.com/menu/

The visionaries behind the chair are Saleh Mohamadi, head chef Steve Walker, and Tai Chiao.  The five- partner organization is based in Annapolis, MD.

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