05 Mar 2024

Lost Capitol Hill: The Washington Asylum Pt 2

A few weeks ago, I introduced the Washington Asylum out on Reservation 13, and how it looked from the outside. It was, in the telling of George Alfred Townsend (aka Gath) a pretty “smart” building to behold. Gath first describes how to get there: To visit the Poor-House one must have a “permit” from the […]


18 Feb 2024

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 […]


14 Feb 2024

News:

Hill Buzz

Happy Valentine’s Day! Hope you get into something sweet or savory today, and that you get to spend time with people you love. What’s been going on? Last week, the Secure DC bill has been advanced by the DC council after a lengthy hearing. 12 out of 13 members of the DC Council passed the […]


12 Feb 2024

History:

Lost Capitol Hill: The Washington Asylum

When I wrote about Ann Sprigg’s children last week, and specifically about Virginia Sprigg, I wanted to add a link to my piece on the Washington Asylum. Only problem was, I have never written that piece. And so, here goes: In 1821, the Board of Aldermen and Common Council of the District of Columbia decided […]


11 Feb 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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