When we think of the phrase “Home Theater” today, it is usually in terms of large screens, surround sound, and well-padded chairs, all recreating the experience of going to a movie theater – in the comfort of your own home. Amazingly enough, this phrase has been used since 1949 to describe the experience, even though […]
Guest post by Anna Cranage Conathan Business investors of Capitol Hill, it’s time for us to have a chat. A chat wherein I appeal to your senses of reason, compassion and humanity, and I’m gonna give it to you straight, right between the eyes: I am overweight. I used to be thin. No, not twiggy, […]
There will be a community meeting with Phil Mendelson tonight at 6:30 pm at St. Coletta’s School, located at 1901 Independence Avenue SE. As Commissioner Brian Flahaven explained, “this is our last chance for a community discussion with redistricting subcommittee member Phil Mendelson before the hearing and Council vote. Make sure your voice is heard! […]
We’ve now had our first 100-degree heat index and it’s not even June. Is anyone else a bit worried about what kind of summer we’re about to experience? My new running routine will need to move to the treadmill if things don’t improve out there soon! …that, and I will need to find a friend […]
With all the discussion about redistricting, and how the boundaries are not being drawn to keep neighborhoods together but rather for other political considerations, it brings to mind the good old American tradition of gerrymandering, a tradition almost as old as the United States – and one that has, of course, a Capitol Hill connection.