This is a message from our friend Josh Burch over at Neighbors United for DC Statehood, regarding the hearing that will take place September 19. If you want to volunteer, distribute flyers or help in other capacity, email unitedforstatehood@gmail.com —Maria Helena Carey Let’s Get 218+ VOTING Cosponsors This Week!!! There will be a hearing on the […]
I have spent the last couple of weeks looking at the USS Monitor, and its connection to Capitol Hill. The question therefore arises: What connection does the Monitor’s famous adversary, the Merrimack, a.k.a. the CSS Virginia, have? Turns out, I found one– well, two. But we’ll start with the first one today. Charles C. Meads […]
Beyoncé. Dr. Drew. Google’s incorporation date. Me! PEREGRINE ESPRESSO!!! September 4th is kind of a great birthday and you can help our cozy local coffeeshop celebrate their special day with FREE COFFEE! Although I’m told by the staff that Peregrine’s actual birthday is not exactly on the 4th, we are running with it this year! […]
Last week, I wrote about the USS Monitor’s visit to Washington Navy Yard and the furor it created when it arrived. Today, we will look at the complete chaos that ensued once it was open to the public. While some people had been able to visit the Monitor immediately after its arrival at the Washington […]