30 Oct 2024

History:

Lost Capitol Hill: Lighting the Capitol

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. […]


28 Oct 2024

News:

From the MPD Blotter

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 […]


17 Oct 2024

Election 2024:

Meet Your ANC Candidates: Tyler Wolanin, ANC 6B01

As you fill out your ballot, you may want to know more about our most important yet most underrated local races: the Single Member District ANC commissionership! These brave and generous souls volunteer their time to make sure we can have good governance at the most local level. Meet your ANC candidates and let us […]


14 Oct 2024

Lost Capitol Hill: Columbus/Indigenous Peoples Day

On this dual holiday, it befits us to look at both sides of the coin. We start with the Library of Congress, which has been the subject of many posts over the years. Once again, this year, it will be open to the public this Monday, allowing the public to visit places that are usually […]


13 Oct 2024

News:

From the MPD Blotter

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 […]


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