As many of you know, the rash of burglaries over the holidays seemed brazen, frequent, and successful–for the thieves. People reported drapes moving as thieves entered homes through windows and doors, both front and back. A lot was taken, and taken fast. Well, now some measure of relief has been delivered and a lot has […]
While not directly on Capitol Hill, the following lane closures may cause some backups on the Southeast Freeway around the exits for the Hill. The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is scheduled to temporarily close lanes on the eastbound side of the Southeast Freeway over the next two weekends for the demolition of two RFK […]
DDOT kicked the new year off with a January 2nd meeting of key stakeholders and community leaders discussing the conceptual design development of C Street, NE. The purpose of the meeting was to gather stakeholders, such as Council Member Wells, ANC Commissioners and representatives from local neighborhood associations, to present early-stage conceptual options and elicit […]
The charm of an old house is quickly lost on weekends like this past one where the bitterly cold wind was coming through every crack around my old windows, and pretty much straight through the thin glass panes. Even that classy plastic covering or storm windows wouldn’t hold out the cold this weekend. I am […]
Bag Tax Starts Friday, January 1: Beginning January 1, 2010, District businesses that sell food or alcohol must charge you 5 cents for each disposable paper or plastic carryout bag. The business keeps 1 cent, or 2 cents if it offers a rebate when you bring your own bag. And the remaining 3 or 4 […]