The Week Ahead…& Some Photos from the Past Week

by Larry Janezich

Posted May 8, 2022

Politico posted a leaked draft of the Supreme Court’s majority opinion on Roe vs. Wade on Monday, May 2.  Predictably, crowds on both sides of the issue gathered in front of the Supreme Court.  The US Capitol Police closed First Street between Constitution and Independence as well as Second Street behind the court.  By Thursday morning, an 8 foot unscalable fence had been erected all the way around the building.   Here are some photos from Wednesday and Sunday. 

The broadcast media established a stand up loction in front of the Court on First Street. Photo from Wednesday, May 4.
US Capitol Police stand between demonstrators on each side of the issue. Wednesday, May 4.
By Thursday morning, the 8 foot security fence had gone up around the building. Photo from Sunday, May 8.

The protests continue on Sunday, May 8.
Pinseria Romana – the pizza place that replaced 7th Hill Pizza on 7th Street near Eastern Market – announced the availability of beer and wine which starting last Friday. La Casina DC – Pinseria Romana Capitol Hill, 327 7th Street, SE.  Go here for their menu:  https://www.toasttab.com/lacasinadc/v3
New restaurant coming to PA Ave SE? A source tells Capitol Hill Corner that the owners of the building where Rolands was an institution for decades have leased the space to a restaurant which will feature “Mediterranean cuisine.” We await details.

The Week Ahead….

Monday, May 9

DC Democratic Attorney General Candidates Forum at Hill Center, 7:00pm – 9:00pm

The Ward 6 Democrats have teamed up with the Hill Rag, the Hill Center, the DC Democrats, the Ward 2 Democrats, and the DC Young Democrats to sponsor a series of four candidate forums during May at Hill Center. 

These discussions will take place weekly on Mondays in May from 7-9 PM at the Hill Center (921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, two blocks from the Eastern Market Metro stop and near several major bus lines).

In-person attendees should RSVP here: https://www.mobilize.us/ward6demsdc/event/450124/

Virtual attendees can RSVP here to get the link: https://www.mobilize.us/ward6demsdc/event/452556/

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ANC6D will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm

For info on how to join the meeting, go here:  https://www.anc6d.org/virtualmeeting/

Among items on the draft agenda:

  • Public Safety Report
  • Update:  DC Water Potomac River Tunnel
  • Update:  SW/Buzzard Point Flood Resilience Strategy
  • Update:  DDOT, I Street Bike Lanes
  • Silver Diner Public Space Support
  • ABC Report:  PinkTaco, 1299 Stadium, Tap 99
  • Update:  Something in the Water Festival
  • Brookfield, New Residential & Waterfront Park, PUD
  • 899 Maine Avenue, SE

Tuesday, May 10

ANC6B 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:

Consent Agenda – TBA

Presentation: Councilmember Charles Allen – Discussion on DC’s Annual Budget.

Alcoholic Beverage Control Committee – Liquor license renewals on consent agenda.

  • 521 8th Street, SE.  Matchbox Capitol Hill, Class “CR” Restaurant License:
  • 224 D Street, SE.  Kenneth H Nash Post 8 American Legion, Class “C” Club License.
  • 215 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE. Hunan Dynasty, Class “D” Restaurant License.
  • 623 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE.  Beuchert’s Saloon, Class “CR” Restaurant License. 
  • 656 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE.  District Taco, Class “D” Restaurant License.
  • 524 8th Street, SE. Nooshi Capitol Hill, Class “CR” Restaurant License.
  • 1330 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE.  La Lomita Restaurant, Class “CR” Restaurant License. 
  • 301 7th Street, SE.  Radici, Class “CR” Restaurant License.
  • 539 8th Street, SE.  Lavagna, Class “CR” Restaurant License.
  • 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE.  Hill Center, Class “C” Multipurpose License.
  • 751 8th Street, SE.  Torai Grill & Sushi, Class “D” Restaurant License. 

Planning and Zoning Committee

  • 1208 D Street, SE. Zoning Adjustment Application.  Special Exception to construct a second story accessory garage addition, to an existing, attached, two-story principal dwelling unit. 
  • 109 11 Street, SE.  Zoning Adjustment Application.  Special Exception to construct a second story, rear addition, to an existing, attached, two-story, principal dwelling unit.
  • 300 G Street, SE.  Historic Preservation Application.  Rear yard two story addition. 
  • 639 A Street SE.  Historic Preservation Application.  Two-story addition with cellar, new cellar under existing house, window wells, interior renovation, two-story carriage house to replace one-story garage.
  • 135 Kentucky Avenue, SE.  Historic Preservation Application.  Two-story addition at rear of house, one-story addition on garage. 
  • 139 D Street, SE.  Zoning Adjustment Application.  Special Exception to construct two, second story rear additions, to an existing, attached, two-story with cellar, principal dwelling unit. 
  • 510 9th Street, SE; Historic Preservation Application.  Partial third floor roof deck above existing house. New cellar windows and wells on front façade, front steps to be replaced
  • Letter to encourage OP to continue to analyze potential for increased Alley and Accessory Building housing units.
  • Rezoning 1323 E Street SE – Filing Letter to DCOZ.

Transportation Committee

  • Notice of intent regarding D Street, 14th Street, and Kentucky Avenue, SE, Intersection.  Improvements

Wednesday, May 11

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

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

Among items on the draft agenda:

  • Presentation:  Engine 3 fire station, 439 New Jersey Ave NW, future plans – Jonathan Mueller

Consent Agenda – TBA

Alcoholic Beverage Committee – Liquor license renewals all on Consent Agenda.

  • 525 New Jersey NW, Hilton Washington, DC.
  • 701 7th Street, NE, Café Fili,
  • 50 Mass Avenue, NE,  Shake Shack.
  • 600 H Street, NE, Whole Foods.
  • 406 H Street, NE, Fare Well.
  • 51 M Street NE, Streets Market.
  • 732 Maryland Avenue, NE, Uncle Kenney’s Smokehouse.
  • Nostra Cucina, 320 D Street, NE.
  • Hotel George/Bis, 15 E Street, NW.
  • 401 H Street, NE, Ethiopic. 
  • 333 H Street, NE, Pho Viet USA.
  • 107 D Street, NE, The Monocle.
  • 502 H Street, NE, Le Grenier.
  • 101 Constitution Avenue, NW, Charlie Palmer Steak.
  • 234 3rd Street, NE, 116 Club.

Planning, Zoning, and Economic Development Committee

  • 420 4th Street, NE, Zoning Adjustment Application.  Special exception and variance relief to construct a one-story garage with roof deck accessory to an existing attached two-story flat with basement.
  • 227-229 Massachusetts Avenue, NE.  Historic Preservation Application.  Concept approval for a 4th story addition and alterations to the façade of 227 and alterations to the plaza in front of 227.
  • 301 Florida Avenue, NE.  Zoning Application – non-voting item.  Presentation to construct a 12-story with penthouse, a mixed use building with 115 dwelling units, all affordable to income levels at or below 50% AMI, with ground-level space for nonresidential use.

Transportation and Public Space Committee

  • Update on North Capitol Street CAC.
  • 1147 3rd Street, NE, DDOT –Construction permit: fence, ADA compliant hand rail.
  • 1133 North Capitol Street, NE, DDOT – Construction permit.
  • 6th Street NE/SE, request to evaluate for safety updates.
  • Amtrak proposal to claim Union Station through eminent domain.

Thursday, May 12

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

For info on joining the meeting, go here:  https://anc6a.org/community-calendar/

Among items on the draft agenda: 

Consent Agenda:

Alcohol Beverage Licensing

  • 1128 H Street, NE.  Protest of the application of Hakuna Matata Kitchen and Bar for a Class C Restaurant License unless a Settlement Agreement is finalized prior to the protest deadline.   
  • 1125 H Street, NE.  Protest of the application of Choongman Chicken and Seafood for renewal of its Class C Restaurant License unless an updated Settlement Agreement is finalized prior to the protest deadline.   
  • 1300 H street, NE.  Letter of support for the application of Mozzeria for renewal of its Class C Restaurant alcohol beverage license.
  • 1333 H Street, NE.  Letter of support for the application of Atlas Performing Arts Center, t/a Atlas Performing Arts Center at 1333 H Street NE for renewal of its Class C Multipurpose license.
  • 1234 H Street, NE.  Letter of support for the application of Stable DC for renewal of its Class C Restaurant License.
  • 1116 H Street, NE.  Letter of support for the application of Milk & Honey Cafe for renewal of its Class C Restaurant License.

Economic Development and Zoning (EDZ)

  • Letter of conditional support for an Zoning Adjustment regarding an area variance from the new alley record lot requirements to construct six, new, attached, two-story with cellar and roof deck, principal dwelling units in the alley between 15th & 16th Streets and C & D Streets, NE.   

New Business:

  • Resolution support of Councilmember Charles Allen’s Open Movie Captioning Requirement Act of 2022.

Friday, May 13

  • Friday Night Live Jazz, Eastern Market Metro Plaza, 5:00pm – 6:30pm. Artist TBA.

Saturday, May 14

  • Friends of Southeast Library Book Sale.  At Southeast Library.  10:00am – 2:45pm. 
  • Storytime with the Southeast Library.  Eastern Market Metro Plaza.  10:30 am  to 11:30 am.
  • Postponed Cinco De Mayo Even.  12noon to 5:00pm. 

Barracks Row Main Street and the Department of Parks & Recreation host Cinco de Mayo Party on Eastern Market Metro Plaza with live music and Barracks Row food and drink specials at Barracks Row Main Street Restaurants.

Music featuring Caña y su Mariachi de Oro – and Latin Band Joe Falero.  11:00am – 5:00pm, rain or shine.

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Fate of Hill East Redistricting May Come Down to Silverman Meeting Saturday

The Ward 7 Redistricting Task Force Map for ANC/SMD Boundaries

Fate of Hill East Redistricting May Come Down to Silverman Meeting on Saturday

by Larry Janezich

Posted May 5, 2022

Wednesday night, CM Elissa Silverman, Chair of the City Council’s Redistricting Subcommittee, used Twitter to announce a meeting on Ward 7 ANC redistricting. 

!!Attention Ward 7, east and west of the Anacostia River!!  Need a fun indoor activity for a rainy Saturday?  Like maps?  Coffee?  The topic of ANC redistricting?   Well, then: Come to Capitol View Library this Saturday, between 10:30am and noon to talk Ward 7 redistricting!

The suddenly-called meeting will provide a final opportunity for Hill East residents to express themselves on the Ward 7 Taskforce plan for ANC redistricting.  The controversial plan has implications for economic and political power sharing including oversight of the development of Reservation 13.  The Subcommittee will vote on the proposed changes to ANC and single member district boundaries on May 17.  Next, the City Council of the Whole will vote on the Subcommittee recommendations on May 24, followed by a second and final vote on June 7.

There has been talk of a compromise to make the power sharing among the east of the river-west of the river single member districts in ANC 7F more equitable. 

Silverman has been consistent in stressing the importance of the redistricting principles that has guided the Subcommittee’s work.  Some indications that her Subcommittee is open to changing the map recommended by the Ward 7 Redistricting Task Force include the fact that on March 28, Silverman made visit to the final meeting of the Task Force.  In her remarks, she stated that the Subcommittee was expecting a map that met the principles of redistricting and the statutory requirements. 

Among the criteria she stipulated for the evaluating the map drawings:

  • Are your boundaries compact and contiguous?
  • Are they geographically sensible?
  • Are communities of interest kept together?

On April 7, during the first Subcommittee hearing on the map proposals, Silverman said that the proposed ANC7A map was “thoughtful regarding the balance of power and this is about power.  [4 SMDs on each side of the river.]  This is not the situation in 7F where there are 3 SMDs west of the river and 5 east of the river.  I see an imbalance of power…. I am straining to see how the power is balanced in 7F [a cross-river ANC which includes south Hill East and Reservation 13].”

On April 28, at the final Subcommittee meeting on ANC/SMD redistricting, Silverman cautioned at the beginning, “You might not think we make changes in the map, but we do.”

Throughout, she stated more than once that the Subcommittee would consult with CM Gray before making a final recommendation. 

Given her remarks, there remains a possibility that the Subcommittee will redraw the ANC7F boundaries in accordance with the Subcommittee’s interpretation of the principles of redistricting.  Such a move could result in a more equitable sharing of power between the east and west side of the river in ANC7F. 

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Fight Club on PA Ave SE Opens May 10 for lunch – then Full Service June 1

Fight Club – formerly Hank’s on the Hill – at 633 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE.

Fight Club on PA Ave SE Opens May 10 for lunch – then Full Service June 1

by Larry Janezich

Posted May 5, 2022

Fight Club – Beuchert’s Saloon’s pandemic sandwich and booze pop-up – which took over the space formerly occupied by Hank’s on the Hill at 633 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE – will open for lunch on Tuesday, May 10.  Full service will be available by June 1.  According to previous coverage, they will be open seven days a week with an expanded menu.  Chef and restauranteur Andrew Markert and team behind the move also opened Newlands last March in the nearby former Montmartre space on 7th Street, SE.

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ZOCA Mexican Restaurant Opened Today at 319 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE

Zoca – Modern Mexican Cuisine – is open. 319 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE.

Your host – Owner and Chef Danio Somoza – and Dante’, Yessi, and Ayanna.

ZOCA Mexican Restaurant Opened Today at 319 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE

by Larry Janezich

Posted May 3, 2022

ZOCA opened today with no notice zero fanfare on Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, just in time for Cinco de Mayo.  Owner Chef  Danio Somoza promises carefully crafted dishes with the fresh ingredients and a creative twist to truly authentic Mexican cuisine. 

Somoza  owns not only another Zoca in Bethany Beach, but also Harvest Tide across from Eastern Market and another Harvest Tide in Lewes, Delaware.

Here’s a shot of Zoca’s spacious second floor.

Hours of Operation:  Monday-Saturday: 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm; Sunday: 11:00 am to 9:00 pm

Happy Hour 7 days a week from 2:00pm – 5:00pm (Bar Only))

Here’s a link to the menu:  https://bit.ly/3w4qdlY

And to the drink menu: https://bit.ly/3MQOH90

And a link to their website: https://zoca.restaurant/

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The Week Ahead…& Some Photos from the Past Week

Last Friday, CM Charles Allen held community office hours at Radici, across from Eastern Market.  It’s an opportunity for residents to engage the CM directly with questions or concerns.  Allen will hold community office hours on Friday, May 6, from 9-10:30 am in Hill East at The Pretzel Bakery, 257 15th Street, SE. 

Multi-genre trumpeter Joe Brotherton performed at last Friday’s Live Jazz Friday Night at Eastern Market Metro Plaza. 

At last week’s meeting of the Eastern Market Community Advisory Committee, Chair Chuck Burger announced that a celebration of life for former EMCAC Chair Donna Scheeder will be held on June 14, at 5:30pm at the Hill Center.  Burger also announced that the Committee is seeking candidates to replace two vacancies on the board, one to be appointed by CM Charles Allen and the other by Mayor Bowser.

Last week, ANC6B Commissioner and current chair (and Planning and Zoning Committee chair) Corey Holman seized the occasion of CM Silverman’s April 28 Redistricting hearing to announce on Twitter that he will not seek re-election:  
“This hearing is another time to remind folks who live in the likely new 6B09, I will not be running again. If you live in the area below and have interest in running, I would love to discuss the joys (and pains) of being a commissioner and running for ANC.”  Image credit: Corey Holman

Here’s the schedule for the rest of Hill Center’s ongoing free outdoor American Roots Concert Series.  For more info and free tickets, go here:  https://www.hillcenterdc.org/partner/american-roots-concert-series/  

Sargent, Whistler, and Venetian Glass: American Artists and the Magic of Murano – through May 8 and the Smithsonian American Art Museum, 8th and G Streets, NW.  Last chance to see this exhibit and experience the power of glass produced by the Murano glass makers.  140 artworks, including glass vessels and paintings, watercolors and prints by American artists who went to Venice.  For more information, go here:  https://s.si.edu/37XN7Ud

The Week Ahead…& Some Photos from the Past Week

by Larry Janezich

Posted May 2, 2022

The Week Ahead….

Monday, May 2

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

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

Among items on the draft agenda:

Renewal Applications. The ABC Committee will hear community feedback regarding the following Restaurant and Hotel license renewal applications currently pending at ABRA.

  • Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill, 525 New Jersey Avenue, NW
  • Café Fili, 701 7th Street, NE
  • Shake Shack, 50 Massachusetts Avenue, NE
  • Whole Foods Market, 600 H Street, NE
  • Fare Well, 406 H Street, ,  NE
  • Streets Market, 51 M Street, NE
  • Uncle Kenny’s Smokehouse, 732 MARYLAND Avenue, NE
  • Nostra Cucina, 320 D Street, NE
  • Hotel George/Bis, 15 E Street, NW
  • Ethiopic, 401 H Street, NE
  • Pho Viet USA, 333 H Street, NE
  • The Monocle, 107 D Street, NE
  • Le Grenier, 502 H Street, NE
  • Charlie Palmer Steak, 101 Constitution Avenue, NW
  • 116 Club, 234 3rd Street, NE

Tuesday, May 3

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

For info on joining the meeting, go here:  https://anc6b.org/calendar/

Among items on the draft agenda:

  • 1208 D Street, SE.  Zoning Adjustment Application.  Special Exception to construct a second story accessory garage addition, to an existing, attached, two-story principal dwelling unit.
  • 109 11 Street, SE.  Zoning Adjustment Application.  Special Exception to construct a second story, rear addition, to an existing, attached, two-story, principal dwelling unit. 
  • 300 G Street, SE.  Historic Preservation Application.  Rear yard two story addition. 
  • 639 A Street SE.  Historic Preservation Application.  Two-story addition with cellar, new cellar under existing house, window wells, interior renovation, two-story carriage house to replace one-story garage. 
  • 135 Kentucky Avenue, SE.  Historic Preservation Application.  Two-story addition at rear of house, one-story addition on garage. 
  • [LATE BREAKING] 139 D Street, SE.  Zoning Adjustment Application.  Special Exception to construct two, second story rear additions, to an existing, attached, two-story with cellar, principal dwelling unit
  • [LATE BREAKING] 510 9th Street, SE.  Historic Preservation Application.  Partial third floor roof deck above existing house. New cellar windows and wells on front façade, front steps to be replaced.
  • Letter to encourage OP to continue to analyze potential for increased Alley and Accessory Building housing units.
  • Rezoning 1323 E Street, SE – Filing Letter to DCOZ.

Wednesday, May 4

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

For info on joining the meeting, go here:  https://anc6b.org/calendar/

Among items on the draft agenda:

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ANC 6C Planning, Zoning, and Economic Development Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm. 

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

Among items on the draft agenda:

  • 420 4th Street, NE.  Zoning Adjustment Application for special-exception relief to construct a single-story garage with roof deck accessory to an existing attached two-story (with basement) flat.
  • 227-239 Massachusetts Avenue, NE. Historic Preservation Application of Hillsdale College for concept approval for a fourth-floor rear addition to 227 Massachusetts Avenue, alterations and additions to the front façade of 227, and alterations to the plaza in front of 227-239 Massachusetts Avenue. 

Thursday, May 5

ANC6B ABC Committee meets at 7:00pm

For info on joining the meeting, go here:  https://anc6b.org/calendar/

Among items on the draft agenda:

Renewal Applications.

  • Matchbox Capitol Hill, 521 8TH Street, SE. Class “CR” Restaurant License.
  • Kenneth H Nash Post 8 American Legion, 224 D ST Southeast.  Class “C” Club License.
  • Beuchert’s Saloon, 623 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE. Class “CR” Restaurant License. 
  • Hunan Dynasty, 215 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE.  Class “D” Restaurant License. 
  • District Taco, 656 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE.  Class “D” Restaurant License.

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Friends of Southeast Library will hold their May meeting at 5:30pm, at Southeast Library, lower lever. 

Friday, May 6

CM Charles Allen holds community office hours from 9-10:30 am in Hill East at The Pretzel Bakery, 257 15th Street, SE. 

Saturday, May 7

POSTPONED UNTIL SATURDAY, MAY 14 Barracks Row Main Street and the Department of Parks & Recreation host Cinco De Mayo Party on Eastern Market Metro Plaza with live music and Barracks Row food and drink specials at Barracks Row Main Street Restaurants. 

Music featuring Caña y su Mariachi de Oro – and Latin Band Joe Falero.  11:00am – 5:00pm, rain or shine. 

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CHRS Mother’s Day House & Garden Tour Returns May 7 & 8

The Churchill at 4th and F Streets, SE

CHRS Mother’s Day House & Garden Tour Returns May 7 & 8

The Capitol Hill Restoration Society’s Mother’s Day House & Garden Tour, will take place Saturday, May 7 & Sunday, May 8. Main Tour hours are Saturday, 4-7 pm, and Sunday, 1-5 pm. It’s a hybrid event this year – with a mix of virtual and in-person house tours, outdoor guided walking tours and more. Note that the new owners of the Churchill Condo featured on the WETA television show “If You Lived Here,” are opening their home for the tour.

Tickets  available until 2:30 pm on May 5 through Eventbrite see details  here https://bit.ly/3Krs9dD  See details here:  https://chrs.org/more-house-tour-2022/

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Four DC Democratic Candidate Forums at Hill Center During May

The Hill Center

Four DC Democratic Candidate Forums at Hill Center During May

by Larry Janezich

Posted April 29, 2022

The Ward 6 Democrats have teamed up with the Hill Rag, the Hill Center, the DC Democrats, the Ward 2 Democrats, and the DC Young Democrats to sponsor a series of four candidate forums during May at Hill Center. 

These discussions will take place weekly on Mondays in May from 7-9 PM at the Hill Center (921 Pennsylvania Ave SE, two blocks from the Eastern Market Metro stop and near several major bus lines).

May 2 – Dem At Large candidates

May 9 – Dem Attorney General candidates

May 16 – Dem Council Chair candidates

May 23 – Dem Mayoral candidates

The DC primary election is on Tuesday June 21.

Residents with questions should submit them to debate@hillrag.com and indicate in the subject line which forum your question pertains to.

Time: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.

RSVP for IN PERSON: https://www.mobilize.us/ward6demsdc/event/450124/

RSVP for VIRTUAL: https://www.mobilize.us/ward6demsdc/event/452556/

All FOUR forums are listed at the RSVP link – just make sure check the box(es) for the forum(s) you want to attend. You can mix & match some virtual and some in person attendance – just RSVP at the appropriate link.

Proof of vaccination is REQUIRED to attend in person.  A 100% check of vaccine cards will be conducted (physical or photo) and IDs at the door.  

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Redistricting Hearing:  No Movement on Hill East but for ANC6C It’s a Whole New Ballgame

CM Elissa Silverman, Chair of the City Council’s Subcommittee on Redistricting at yesterday’s hearing: “What you see behind me is the task force recommended boundaries.  You might not think we change the map, but we do.”

Redistricting Hearing:  No Movement on Hill East but for ANC6C It’s a Whole New Ballgame

by Larry Janezich

Posted April 29, 2022

Yesterday, CM Elissa Silverman, chair of the City Council Subcommittee on Redistricting, held a second Subcommittee roundtable to hear community concerns – ward by ward – on the proposed new boundaries for ANC and single member districts.

On Capitol Hill, there was little movement on the contentious issue of a separate standalone ANC west of the Anacostia River comprised of single member districts formerly part of Ward 6 plus Kingman Park.  Last month ANC6A and ANC6B had both voted unanimously to support a standalone ANC on behalf of their former Ward 6 residents.  Ward 7 residents and the east of the river ANC’s are adamant about the creation of two cross river ANCs which make the north and south ends of Hill East part of two existing Ward 7 ANCs. 

There are good arguments for creating a standalone ANC west of the river.  And the arguments that the Subcommittee’s principles of redistricting are met by creating two cross river ANCs seem to be a stretch.  But political and economic considerations far outweigh any practical considerations for a separate Ward 7 ANC west of the river.  The only concession made was indicated by ANC 7F Chair Tyrell M. Holcomb (whose ANC would incorporate the southern end of Hill East) who said the commission had created a task force to oversee development of Reservation 13.  There is a slim chance that some tweaking of the final map by the Subcommittee could build on this initiative to give Hill East residents a greater voice in development of Reservation 13.

ANC6C Commissioner Mark Eckenweiler’s proposed alternative map for ANC6C

On the other end of Ward 6, ANC6C had better luck with a proposed map drawn up to correct some perceived deficiencies in the Ward 6 Task Force map.  Commissioner Mark Eckenweiler  presented an alternative to the Ward 6 Task Force map and the ANC unanimously supported the proposal in a letter to the Subcommittee.  Eckenweiler also lobbied CM Charles Allen who, Eckenweiler said, consulted with Ward 6 Task Force chair Ivan Frishberg.   Eckenweiler told the Subcommittee that Allen supported the map and it was his impression that Frishberg had no objection to the changes.  At his community office hours held at Radici near Eastern Market Friday morning, CM Allen confirmed to CHC thiat he supported Eckenweiler’s map.  That support seems to assure the proposal’s likely endorsement by the Subcommittee.

Here’s what will happen next.  The Subcommittee will vote on the proposed changes to ANC and single member district boundaries on May 17.  Next, the City Council of the Whole will vote on the new map on May 24, followed by a second and final vote on June 7. 

The map goes to the Mayor for signature and then to the Board of Elections for implementation.

The maps recommended by the Ward Task Forces can be found here, at the top of the page.   https://www.elissasilverman.com/redistricting

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Friday Night Live Jazz at Eastern Market Metro Features Trumpeter Joseph Brotherton

Joseph Brotherton:  “I’m a Trumpet player here in DC. I am a participant in the progressive nature of music and am honored to be given the challenge to help it evolve.” Photo credit: Joseph Brotherton

Friday Night Live Jazz at Eastern Market Metro Features Trumpeter Joseph Brotherton

by Larry Janezich

Posted April 28, 2022

The April 29 Friday night Live Jazz performance – 5:00pm to 6:30pm – at Eastern Market Metro Plaza features trumpeter Joseph Brotherton. 

Brotherton started trumpeting at age 8.  After serving for four years as trumpet player in U.S. Marine Corps Band Quantico he became a freelance musician based in DC and is now regular of the local jazz scene, performing up and down the east coast.  He has appeared with a host of music notables (Gregory Porter, Aaron Neville, Dr. John, Roy Hargrove, Nicholas Payton, and Kermit Ruffins) across several genres (R&B, salsa, gospel, studio, fusion and classical).  He has a Wednesday-night residency at JoJo Restaurant & Bar, 1518 U Street, NW.

“Joseph Brotherton is an exciting and spectacular soloist, well-schooled in the tradition, and post-bop concepts. His solos are notable for their clarity, connectivity of ideas, clear articulation, intonation, and tasteful and measured use of his ample technique.” – Jazz Improv Magazine

For more, go here:  https://joebrothertontrumpet.com/index.php/about/

The concert series will continue through the end of October and comes to Eastern Market Metro Plaza through the efforts of Barracks Row Main Street and the Department of Parks and Recreation.  CM Charles Allen secured funding for the artists.  

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The Week Ahead…& Some Photos from the Past Week

On Saturday, Spike Mendelsohn’s Santa Rosa Taqueria and Margarita Bar opened at 3rd and Pennsylvania Avenue, SE.  The photo is from the night before the opening.
A La Catrina Calavera Day of the Dead mural leads up the stairs to Santa Rosa’s second floor. 
Here’s a look at Santa Rosa’s second floor.  On a perfect Sunday afternoon, most diner opted for the sidewalk café alongside the building on 3rd Street.
The fifth “curatorial riddle” installation of Triple Candie is on display in the 22 square foot space in the front of the former Li’l Pub at 655 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE.  The first puzzling assemblage appeared in the space in December.  The curious can find details on the previous pieces in the archive at the link below.   
Triple Candie is a research-oriented curatorial agency run by art historian co-founders Shelly Bancroft and Peter Nesbett.  Their purpose is to create alternative exhibition methods making that the object of critical focus rather than what is displayed (which for the most part does not include original artworks).  This is a heavy lift – part postmodern, part deconstructionism, part Burning Man Festival.  Go deeper here:  http://www.triplecandie.org/
The Li’l Pub closed in January of 2014 after being bought out by CVS who needed more pharmaceutical space.  The sidewalk outside of the exhibit – or space close by – has been occupied for the past 38 years by street vendor Flank Lloyd – Frank’s Place – selling tea shirts, hats, and hand-drawn portraits.
Poster at the southwest corner of 4th and Pennsylvania Avenue, SE.  According to the website, Absurdly Well is an abstract and street artist serving political street art in public space for community awareness, people empowerment and protest. https://www.instagram.com/absurdlywell/?hl=en

The Week Ahead…& Some Photos from the Past Week

by Larry Janezich

Posted April 24, 2022

The Week Ahead….

Tuesday, April 26

ANC6A  Alcoholic Beverage Licensing Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm.

For info on how to join, go here:  https://anc6a.org/community-calendar/

Among items on the draft agenda:

  • 1333 H Street, NE. Discussion of application by Atlas Performing Arts Center for renewal of its Class C Multipurpose License.
  • 1125 H Street, NE. Discussion of application by Choongman Chicken and Seafood for renewal of its Class C Restaurant License.
  • 1116 H Street, NE. Discussion of application by Milk & Honey Cafe at for renewal of its Class C Restaurant License                                                                            

ANC6B  Executive Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00pm to set the agenda for the May meeting of ANC6B, on Tuesday, May 10.

For info on how to join, go here:  https://bit.ly/3rNo1hI

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Friday, April 29

Live Jazz on Friday Night at Eastern Market Metro Plaza, 5:00pm – 6:30pm.  Featuring Joe Brotherton. 

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