Our household has been composting for almost two years now, and I can attest that when we separate our organic food scraps, our kitchen waste decreases significantly. This year we fertilized our small vegetable garden with our first batch of homemade compost (and nothing else) and were astounded by the increased harvest in our tomato […]
On Saturday, August 25th, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., volunteers throughout the city will descend on various DC Public Schools sites to participate in DCPS’s annual Beautification Day. DCPS hopes to have over 3,500 volunteers scattered throughout every neighborhood in the city, working to make sure that every school in DC is ready for […]
Last night, Peter Bis, a well-known and well-liked fixture of Capitol Hill, passed away of an apparent heart attack. Anyone who has ever been near the Exxon at Massachusetts and 2nd Street NE knew Peter, even if they didn’t know his name. From his place on the sidewalk, he would engage in conversation with […]
Urban Turf explained what being an ANC commissioner entails. If you’re interested in running, your 25 signatures need to be in by COB tomorrow! Frozen Tropics reported that The Spot on H has applied for a liquor license. Eater DC pulled together a round up of the first reviews of Hanks on the Hill, which […]
On Monday July 23, an employee of Congressional Cemetery returned from lunch at around 1:45, locked up her bike, and headed to the gate house. As she did, a young shirtless man, approximately 25 years old, came up to her and made some sexually suggestive remarks. The employee ignored him as best as she could […]