Once again, my readers have come through with a question that had me research a completely new (to me) chapter in Hill history. In this case, it was a query about the use of square 1056, which was used in the early 20th century as a sports field, showing up in the Baist map of […]
Capitol Hill is no stranger to political corruption. Usually, a Washington scandal unfolds at a famous hotel, in a smoky bar or behind the gates of a private residence. But, for one of Washington’s most recent examples, you’ll need to head down to the riverbanks of the Anacostia, alongside the 11th Street Bridge, to the […]
Frozen Tropics reported that the R. L. Christian Library is now on the market. Obama had lunch at our local Kenny’s BBQ Smokehouse (DCist and Huffington Post) Eater DC confirmed that Dangerously Delicious Pies is opening a location in Union Station. Prince of Petworth confirmed that District Taco is looking for a brick and mortar […]
As the 11th Street bridge project slowly makes its way towards conclusion, which means that – for now – every trip across it means learning new ways through Anacostia and finding new corners to explore in that part of the city, it seems appropriate to learn a little about the history of this important crossing […]
This is a short one this week and focuses (mostly) on posts from our local ANC commissioners’ blogs. —The Washington Post wrote about the neighbors’ opposition to the CSX project. –ANC Commissioner Brian Flahaven expressed his frustrations after the ANC 6B Transportation Committee meeting on the status of the Capitol Hill Transportation Study. –ANC Commissioner […]