Yeah, Tuesday was not great for many of us. But here are two things to think about: We survived four years of this already We can do fun things Tonight! The Metropolitan Police Department’s First District will be screening Sing 2, at Lincoln Park. Gather the kiddos and come enjoy a night with friends and […]
For the first 40 plus years of its existence, the Capitol was lit by candles and whale-oil lamps, including an absolute monster of a chandelier that had briefly hung in the House chamber. Its almost immediate destruction gave Congress the idea that a new way of lighting their workspace was needed. Fortunately, there was, as […]
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 […]
Some say that the last day of October and the first days of November are a special window to connect with those who have lived and gone before us. How will you celebrate these special days with a tenuous connection to the beyond? Start by eating ice cream! The newest Van Leeuwen store is opening […]
Lighting the Capitol was a problem from day one. Illumination technology was limited to candles and oil lamps, neither of which individually put out a huge amount of light. So in 1840, the House decided that what they needed was multiple lights all in one place to illuminate their chamber. They turned to Henry N. […]