Happy July! Hope you had a great holiday weekend and found time to meditate on how great this country is while still being aware of its faults, inherent inequities and shortcomings. If you missed the Barracks Row Fourth of July Parade, here are some photos to put a little pep in your step. Right after […]
On this Fourth of July (Observed) I want to look back on Independence Day celebrations past, in particular the one in 1868. Why that one? Mainly because it is the year described by John Philip Sousa in his novel Pipetown Sandy. While Sousa does not describe that day in particular, he does have this to […]
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 probably one of the nicest Fourth of July weathers in recent memory and under very blue skies, Capitol Hill resumed its beloved parade tradition. This year’s edition counted with a heavy push by the Mayor’s office and it definitely showed in the numbers marching and lining 8th Street SE. Enjoy the photos!
Barracks Row has had its share of empty storefronts over the years, but the new tenant at one formerly vacant spot– which last housed the Verizon store some years ago– is a welcome addition to the neighborhood and to the city at large: Sole Wash. The Barracks Row store, located at 427 8th Street SE […]