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
This weekend, Labyrinth Games & Puzzles will be holding their annual used game sale. It’s a big event for them, and a great way to sell your gently used games and buy new ones. It should be noted that your only option at this point is the buying – registration for selling games is over […]
As the countdown to Eastern Market’s sesquicentennial continues, we will continue to look at its history. Today we have a rerun ––another look at another market, one which Peter L’Enfant had planned into his earliest drawings of Washington DC: Eastern Branch Market. In 1791, it made sense to have the market near water, and since […]
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 […]
In researching the history of Eastern Market, I have come across multiple uses of the space outside of its original duty as a place to sell groceries. The basement being used as a rifle range during the WWI era certainly counts, but that is not something that I have any interest in bringing back. Using […]
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 […]