Electronic voting as a means of choosing elected officials has not taken this country by storm, and in fact may be on the wane. Issues with accuracy and transparency have dogged these machines from the outset. But there is one group that has been using such automated systems without problems for over 40 years: Congress […]
The Hawk ‘n’ Dove, home of Super Bowl XLV champions, after-hour politicos, 18+ dance parties, and most importantly, thirsty throngs of Capitol Hill residents, will close Sunday. The soon-to-be defunct bar is 44-years old. Let’s be real. The Hawk was a downright dive, and for that, we loved it. Brunch was served the Wisconsin way: […]
Friday September 30 Honfleur Gallery (Art at 7pm Music at 8pm) In case you missed Honfleur gallery at the (e)merge art fair last weekend, head over to the gallery this Friday to see new work by Cuban artist Gustavo Diaz Sosa. At 8pm, a musical performance by jazz ensemble “The Connection will follow. […]
Has anyone else felt like climbing into a clothes dryer this month? With over ten inches of rain we’ve endured one of the soggiest Septembers on record. Perhaps that means we are in for a wonderful October, with autumn now officially here and the promise of cooler temperatures and picturesque foliage. We can hope at […]
Did you know that 50 years ago this Saturday, RFK opened its doors for the first time for a Redskins game against the Giants? At that time, it was known as D.C. Stadium (its name changed to Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium in 1969) and was touted as a modern marvel because it could be transformed […]