We are just a few days away from the Fourth of July and, along with it, all the slate of Freedom 250 celebrations. Quick question: Can we truly celebrate freedom in an increasingly restrictive society where people are getting arrested for making fun of or touching floating paint chips? (The Guardian, NBC News, AP) Anyway. […]
A reminder that Cinco de Mayo may be the most American of Mexican holidays and it’s DEFINITELY NOT Mexican Independence Day. Anyway, Happy Margarita Drinking Day and all that! On to what may be happening around us. First up, this is not Capitol Hill but it happened not too far from here and goes under […]
Hey everyone– this weather has me feeling kind of glum. How about you all? Are you selling your condo? This Washingtonian column explains some of what’s going on in the market. D.C. Supermarket, the corner store at the corner of 8th and F Streets NE, closed yesterday. The daughter of the family that ran the […]
Hey! Happy Earth Day! Did you know that there is a local non-profit that can help you plant native plant species in your yard? On this Earth Day, consider supporting DC Natives or joining their mission. This is not an ad– I am a gardener and I have really enjoyed the support I’ve received from […]
Happy (?) Tax Day! What’s going on that may be of interest? Rat birth control? You know what? Why not? Better than nothing, honestly. Axios Construction projects stalled all over town– why? Because the Board of Zoning Adjustment does not have quorum. Hoodline has more details. This review of Tiffany Bar and Bistro Sounds absolutely […]