Local business has been a hot topic around here this week. A number of retailers are closing, and it seems as though we are only getting restaurants in their place. Explanations about rents and property taxes have been thrown around, as well as questions about what can be done. One idea that has come up […]
This week’s earlier post on the closing of Chateau Animaux reminded me again of this post from DCist from September 11, 2007 reporting the rumor that a Gap might be coming to Barracks Row. Obviously, that never happened. The DCist post had several positions for and against which all ring pretty hollow looking at the […]
Survive the high humidity and brutal heat of a DC summer and the unpredictable nature of a DC winter and residents are rewarded with two months of great weather: April and October. Temperatures are crisper, the humidity is lower, and it’s mostly a pleasure to be outside. Why not spend some time outside this weekend? […]
More and more signs are going up on homes around the Hill. I’m not seeing “for sale” signs, though. I’m seeing signs from solar panel contractors and new installations of photovoltaic (PV) panels. It’s very inspiring and gives me hope that solar energy is more attainable than it ever has been. If you’re interested in […]
As part of our long standing scheme to avoid honest labor, Robert Pohl and I are proud to announce our latest venture, Walking Shtick Tours, a Capitol Hill based walking tour company that focuses on examining the nuances of life on the Hill through the ages and has a little fun while doing it. We’ll […]