There are a few reliable signs that spring is on its way to Washington: the cherry trees start unfurling their first precious pink buds; the air starts warming up and getting more and more humid; and the sounds of elephants marching to St. Paddy’s day bagpipes can be heard all over Capitol Hill. The circus […]
Let’s face it: the 8th graders are coming. Before they take over the Mall, the Smithsonians and the food court at Union Station, you should try to get in a few of the tourist things that made DC a cultural wonder that attracted 5.5 billion tourist dollars in 2007. So, this To-Do List will feature […]
“Goodbye ugly boots, helloooo heels,” says my friend Heather. We are talking about the onset of spring-like weather, hopefully heralding the arrival of a season of pretty, diaphanous, sugar-spun days, and how we greet them sartorially, at least. Because these days will soon greet us with their cherry blossoms, daffodils and tulips all in a […]
Things are heating up as the monthly meeting of the DC Charter School Board (DCCSB) approaches. The proposal by the University High Public Charter School (UHPCS) will be discussed, and members of the public will speak during the comment period, which is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 16th. The comment session will […]
If you live along a major artery on Capitol Hill, it’s time to start thinking about street sweeping days again! Street sweeping resumes Monday, March 22nd. Tickets, which run $30 a pop, won’t be issued until March 29th, but do our hard working city workers a favor and comply. Street sweeping helps reduce litter and […]