There is a Transportation and Infrastructure hearing going on RIGHT NOW. Ahead of that hearing, (which you can watch live following this link: http://transportation.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=400196) ANC commissioner Denise Krepp wrote a letter to the committee, which you can read here: WMATA T&I 5-16 Hrg Ltr In the letter, Krepp highlights that residents need names and need to know who […]
I will be turning 40 this year, just like Metro did earlier this year. Whenever I read news about how badly it’s aging, I kind of take it personally; however, I am glad things are getting done– and how. Hope you like walking, early nights, Uber/Lyft/Split or have friends who are willing to be designated […]
Because we’ve actually had to deal with “This is not a drill” type situations in the recent past, this is happening today, as I type. If you see larger numbers of first responders, don’t panic (more than you usually do): it’s all planned this time. More details from HSEMA: Washington, DC – District first responders will […]
A message from Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen on the vote to close the DC General Family Shelter. We’ve just made a big decision for our city. Today the DC Council voted to close the DC General Family Shelter, approving the Homeward DC plan to end long-term homelessness in the District. The Homeward DC legislation […]
How an accused rapist kept getting second chances from the D.C. justice system (The Washington Post) Pineapple & Pearls is Tom Sietsema’s Favorite New Restaurant (Eater DC) DC Streetcar ridership is… actually not bad (Greater Greater Washington) Eastern High School Seeks Volunteers for Annual Career Day (Hill Now) Whaley’s Opens in Navy Yard, More Pizza, […]