Following on the heels of its recent exterior renovation, the Northeast Library (330 7th Street NE) is about to close for at least a year to undergo a massive $10 million historic renovation. The library will officially close at 5:30pm on September 22nd. In anticipation of the library’s closing, the Friends of the NE Library will […]
On Saturday, August 25th, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., volunteers throughout the city will descend on various DC Public Schools sites to participate in DCPS’s annual Beautification Day. DCPS hopes to have over 3,500 volunteers scattered throughout every neighborhood in the city, working to make sure that every school in DC is ready for […]
Last night, Peter Bis, a well-known and well-liked fixture of Capitol Hill, passed away of an apparent heart attack. Anyone who has ever been near the Exxon at Massachusetts and 2nd Street NE knew Peter, even if they didn’t know his name. From his place on the sidewalk, he would engage in conversation with […]