On this Emancipation Day it is appropriate to look at the story of one man who was freed because of Lincoln’s signing of the D.C. Emancipation Act on April 16, 1862. His name was Philip Reid. While you may not know him, you see his work every time you look at the Capitol. I have […]
Barred in DC is a lawyer by day who keeps a blog about drinking establishments in the District by night. He’s also a Hill East resident and member of the ANC Alcohol Beverage Administration committee. This post does not necessarily reflect or constitute the views of ABRA nor the Committee. Trusty’s, 1420 Pennsylvania Avenue SE, the […]
What: St. Peter’s 150th Anniversary Celebration and Auction Where: St. Peter School, 422 3rd Street SE When: Saturday, April 21 2018 Join the St. Peter’s community to celebrate 150 years of Catholic education on Capitol Hill. The Anniversary Celebration and Auction will bring together returning alumni, past faculty and staff, and current families. Event highlights include […]
It’s going to be 80 degrees on Friday, but is it really safe to sink some plants in the ground? I saw basil for sale yesterday and couldn’t imagine we’d have Caprese salads any time soon given Mother Nature’s nutty behavior. Let’s hope spring is truly here and Hill gardens begin to thrive. Keep […]
For many, the Boston Marathon is more than a race: it’s a 26.2-mile pilgrimage and the Olympics of recreational runners. For me, it was a rare opportunity to share the field with some of the greatest runners in modern history, as well as a way to ward off the winter blahs by having a big […]