I recently gave a talk about the history of Eastern Market in its North Hall. Sadly, I was not able to cover everything I wanted to talk about, for the simple reason that I had 45 minutes, not several hours. So, herewith, another detail of the story of the market, and how its architect went […]
We sincerely hope you are being able to enjoy this incredible weather. Walking down the street this week, it’s been wonderful to see people smiling, luxuriating and radiating *good mood* vibes. So, what’s news? Before anything else, you need to read or listen to this DCist story by Jacob Fenston on creating mosquito traps. We […]
Hey neighbors! What a wonderful spring we’re having, filled with blossoms and happiness…. oh and Republican leaders trying to deny the District of Columbia autonomy, as if we were a woman’s uterus. How predictable. Today, members of the Council of the District of Columbia are testifying in front of Congress. Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen […]
Happy March, everyone! Let’s hope that it comes in like a lamb and goes out like a lamb. What’s going on? This week, we’ll be doing a little catch-up, since there was no buzz last week. On Saturday, the community came together to support Crazy Aunt Helen’s Drag story time. We were there and the […]
How did it get to be Thursday already? Anyway, better late than never, a quickie round-up of stories on and about the Hill (and sometimes a little beyond): The Ethel, a 100-unit building designed to offer permanent supportive housing and named after Ethel Kennedy –– local philanthropist, Robert Kennedy’s widow and mother of Maryland’s Lt. […]