One thing that’s fun about research is the amount of random information that comes your way as you search through archives. It used to be that you might find something by chance in a library, or in a book that was referenced by another book. Today, of course, the prime method for such random connections […]
The Department of Transportation will debut the city’s first Streetcar this week. The DC Streetcar Showcase will run Wednesday May 5th through Saturday May 8th at City Center DC, the site of the old convention center (or that giant parking lot at 9th and H Street, NW). DDOT will bring out one of the three […]
The Voice of the Hill, a much-loved print newspaper dedicated to covering the Capitol Hill neighborhood, is ceasing operations. This is a huge loss to the community and we wish our friends there the best. Last month it was announced that their managing editor, Julie Westfall, left for the new Politico local endeavor, TBD.com. A […]
The Capitol Hill Classic wants me back, or at least that’s what they wrote in an email to bolster registration. Alas, since I cannot make it to the 31st Annual Capitol Classic 10K, with its 3K and Fun Runs, popular with the school kids of the Hill, on Sunday, May 16th, I thought, “Well, I’ll […]
How is it spring always goes by so quickly in this town? I was not prepared for the humidity that kicked in this weekend…or the amount of sun. My poor shoulders are definitely feeling the effects of my forgetfulness in regards to sunscreen. One of these days I’ll finally learn! And while I promptly forget […]