When the Marine Band was formed in 1799, the position of leader was given to the drum major, with a fife major as his second in command – and responsible for the training of the fife-players. It was not until 60 years later that the band was reorganized and a true leader was put in […]
While overall crime is down in PSA 107, last week’s February meeting did address a recent string of PCP related arrests on the Hill. The alleged incidents involved the arrest of a woman on Monday at 17th and C streets SE, on Wednesday at 15th and D streets SE and an arrest at the Stadium […]
Really, DCPS? A two hour delay today? What. The. Hell? I’m done. I’ve been defending our fair city to anyone who would listen and explaining that DC does not shut down in winter. That our school system is living proof that DC can still function with a little snow. That while our suburban neighbors recoil […]
You know those vacations where you pack in so much in a short amount of time, you need a vacation from your vacation? Yeah, that’s how I’m feeling right now after an extra-long weekend away. It was an amazing time, visiting a new city and an old friend who is finishing up school there but […]
Although public schools have been part of the fabric of the District of Columbia since 1804, it was not until 60 years later that the first purpose-built school was erected in the city. The site selected was at the intersection of Pennsylvania and South Carolina Avenues, SE, a location that continued to contain schools until […]