Today, the Capitol seems an pristine, inviolate building, surrounded by further government buildings. Inside are only those intent on running the country – or touring the building. But it was not always thus. For about a year, the Capitol, far from producing only laws and regulations, also regularly produced…bread. Today we look at this odd […]
During H Street, NE’s sidewalk reconstruction earlier this summer, new tree boxes were installed with large granite stones on the perimeter, filled in by 4-inch cube cobblestones installed at an angle to facilitate drainage. In addition to drainage, I’ve also heard these smaller cobbles referred to as facilitators for B&E and grand theft auto. This […]
DCist pondered ways for Nationals Park to be used year-round. We Love DC got the recipe for Sonoma’s Local beef short ribs with kale, sweet corn and Italian pepper relish. Greater Greater Washington looked at development along H Street with Tommy Wells. DC Metrocentric shared photos of the first model unit from the Foundry Lofts. […]
Last week, we looked at Thomas Edison’s failed attempt to get Congress to change its ways and vote electronically. Nonetheless, it was clearly an idea that needed to be implemented at some point, and so today we’ll look at some of the further attempts made to improve the way that Congress votes.
Just when we thought it was safe to pack-up the summer shorts, Mother Nature gives us an unseasonably warm and rain-free weekend. So why not get outdoors and take advantage of an opportunity to improve our neighborhood’s natural environment? United By Blue, an environmentally-friendly clothing company, is sponsoring an Anacostia River clean-up on Saturday. The […]