Robert Pohl worked for many years as a computer programmer but recovered from that and became a full time stay-at-home dad. With his son now in school, he has expanded his horizons and become a self-taught historian. He has written books about his house as well as Emancipation in the District of Columbia. You can reach Robert at Robert[at]thehillishome.com
Eastern Market will be celebrating its 150th anniversary this weekend (get tickets here!), and today, I will try to tie together the many pieces I have written over the years of its history. It all started, as so much in D.C., with Peter L’Enfant’s plan. Of course, he did not think that the market should […]
Arrests and other crime information in the area, directly from MPD. If you have a tip, you can always call 202-727-9099. You can also send info anonymously to the TEXT TIP LINE by texting 50411. Crime Solvers of Washington, DC currently offers a reward of up to $1,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and indictment […]
As the Southeast Library renovation inches closer (no, we still do not have a firm date for its closure) the members of the Friends of Southeast Library are going through their files to see what is worth keeping, and what can safely be tossed. Hovering somewhere between these two are a stack of 10 self-published […]
Would you follow me – or someone else – through this door? If the door does not look familiar, look just inside the main doors of Eastern Market, it is to be found just through the doorway on the right as you enter. The door leads down a flight of stairs and into the basement […]
Arrests and other crime information in the area, directly from MPD. If you have a tip, you can always call 202-727-9099. You can also send info anonymously to the TEXT TIP LINE by texting 50411. Crime Solvers of Washington, DC currently offers a reward of up to $1,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and indictment […]