Given the popularity of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations in the US, it would seem that many of us claim Irish ancestry or do for that one day anyway. The stereotype of the lyrical storyteller holding forth at the local pub over pints has great romantic appeal. Stereotype or not, the Irish storyteller is having his moment at […]
I know this feature is usually called “5 Questions” but I couldn’t choose one to cut out. On Monday evening, John Klenert was arrested with 40 others (including Mayor Vincent Gray and Ward 6 councilmember Tommy Wells) for protesting on Constitution Avenue in response to the Congressional Budget Compromise. John is a long time activist […]
Wish as I might that this weekend were Easter (read: excellent excuse to eat as many Cadbury eggs as I’d like) there’s still one more week to go. So, how can you fill the time until the self-induced sugar coma begins? Read on. Tonight, there will be a special Hard Hat Tour at the Hill […]
Cancer sucks. Until there is a cure, it will continue to suck. Raising money to help fund cancer research and support for those living with cancer is one way we can help take society closer to a cure; and it’s even better when this kind of opportunity is right in our neighborhood. Tuesday, April 19 from 6:30 […]
A green roof system is green both because it’s planted with all sorts of vegetation and because it harbors many environmental benefits. The soil or other growing medium insulates the roof, slowing the loss of conditioned air from inside the home to the outside. It also absorbs the sun’s heat, keeping the inside space underneath […]