Birthdays are special occasions, and CHAW’s 45th birthday celebration is not just a great excuse for a party. It’s also a time to focus on what makes the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop an essential part of our community. If you’ve ever wandered south of Eastern Market on 7th, you may have seen a building with harlequin […]
You guys: DC4 and DC5 need more exciting names. Who are DC4 and DC5, you ask? They are the newest bald eagle babies of Mr. President and the First Lady, a pair of mated eagles. They are still nest-bound, and therefore are nestlings. The First Eagle Family currently lives among the azaleas at the National Arboretum […]
In addition to being Administrative Professionals day, today is National Pretzel Day! It’s hard to believe that five years ago we got the best pretzel present ever: We welcomed the Pretzel Bakery to Hill East. Sean Haney, a Philadelphia native, brought his love and pretzel know-how to the neighborhood so we could have the marvel […]
On Sunday April 23, starting at 8:30 a.m., the Metro Transit Police and District of Columbia emergency responders will carry out a full response drill. The drill will take place between Navy Yard and Anacostia stations. Although Navy Yard metro will remain open, the Half street entrance will be closed during the event, which is […]
The Blue and White Marching Band from Eastern High School has always been one of my favorite groups in local parades. The group is raising money for a trip to New Orleans to learn about the city’s rich musical history and to tour the prestigious HBCU Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. While on campus, […]