Commander David Kamperin, the highly-regarded MPD-1D (First Patrol District) Commander, who was both a classic commanding police official straight out of Central Casting in person, and a listserv and Internet-savvy presence in cyberspace, announced his retirement, set for May 21st. Citizens in those listservs have heaped praise and cordial good wishes on Kamperin, who has […]
Although I had promised to write this week about the continuing life & scandals of Florence Kubel, I will push that off for one week to write a story that is related to next weekend’s house tour, and so deserves to be published before you have a chance to see the house itself.
During Monday evening’s Helen Hayes Awards, Folger Theater took home three awards recognizing its 2009-2010 season. Founded in 1983, the awards recognize excellence in theater throughout the Washington, DC region. Hamlet garnered awards both for Outstanding Resident Play and Graham Hamilton, in the title role, was recognized as Outstanding Lead Actor in a Resident Play. […]
DDOT is asking for your feedback on the proposed placement of 25 new Capital Bikeshare stations. Our friends at Greater Greater Washington have, as ever, given us a useful introduction to the topic. If you’re really interested, the comments are also quite enlightening, though I hope some of those people also sent their comments to […]
Students returning to Maury Elementary today found their school with a much improved aspect. During last week’s spring break, work crews descended upon the school at the corner of 13th and Constitution, NE, busily replacing the school’s many windows. What’s the big deal, you ask? Having lived within sight of the school for 10 years, […]