Fundraising and grassroots activism comes in all kinds of forms. The Canine Corp, the growing group of folks who pay to walk their pups at the Congressional Cemetery, was born of hopes to make the historic grounds, located adjacent to the DC Jail, safer and to raise funds for the crumbling and deteriorating 35 acre […]
It’s time for the DC Diaper Bank’s Annual Capitol Hill Diaper Drive again, and local merchants are providing enticing incentives for you to stop by with a pack of Huggies. Or Luvs or Pampers or whichever expensive paper bum cover is your preference. Metro Mutts, ShawaFel and the Playseum, will express their gratitude for your donation with […]
A riot of color in gardens, falling from the trees and literally on homes; the colors of autumn are just beginning to buzz. Capture the season and add your pictures to our Flickr group.
If you’ve walked by Watkins Elementary you may have seen the brilliant pink stalks of chard, the squash blossoms or the copious amounts of basil growing in the school’s gardens. It’s all grown by students study math, science, and social studies by getting their hands dirty. For those of us who start pining for a […]
One of my favorite summer activities is enjoying the Friday Night concert series at the Yards Park. Sadly, they’re drawing to an end. Enjoy Sin Miedo ‘s celebration of salsa this Friday night, starting at 6:30 p.m and toast this fantastic concert venue and the musicians that have made this great summer series. Better yet, […]