Earth Day is tomorrow: Are you ready? Celebrate our wonderful planet by stopping by at Union Station and enjoying a whole suite of demos that showcase the beauty of our planet. Stop by today and tomorrow. More info here. Why not get some delicious takeout from one of our local restaurants and catch a jazz […]
Since everyone is out celebrating Emancipation Day, we will just have a rerun today. On this 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, though he would change the spelling […]
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 […]
Emancipation Day is a big DC holiday and this year, the Mayor’s office is going all out with a parade, a concert AND fireworks. On Saturday, April 15, celebrate the end of slavery in the District (which was April 16, 1862) starting at 2 p.m. at Freedom Plaza. The event is free but your RSVP is […]
I recently gave a talk about the history of Eastern Market in its North Hall. Sadly, I was not able to cover everything I wanted to talk about, for the simple reason that I had 45 minutes, not several hours. So, herewith, another detail of the story of the market, and how its architect went […]