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 […]
When I saw the thread on the Newhilleast list serve I clicked the link and read the email thread. It amazes me not only the way we can complain about something thanks to email list serves and blogs, but the way we can attack one another in the most private of public forums. So, when […]
A friend of mine recently pointed out that there were so few Jewish families on the Hill that they held Jewish School –where their children could learn about Jewish history and religion– in a church. It wasn’t always thus: Capitol Hill had, for a time, a thriving Jewish community, including a synagogue. Today’s post examines […]
Looking to add something a little more meaningful than suntans and cookouts to your summer schedule? The Homeless Children’s Playtime Project is in need of volunteers to help out at the DC General Emergency Shelter this summer. Located at 1900 Massachusetts Ave SE, this is the largest emergency family shelter in DC. The facility has […]