Despite having practically learned to walk at Eastern Market, I recently realized that I knew very little about the Market’s history. Thanks to some training to be a docent at this weekend’s grand re-opening, I now feel like a walking Wikipedia article on its amazing history and restoration. Eastern Market was one of three markets […]
Enforcement of a long-held policy of barring people under 16 unless accompanied by a parent became a flashpoint on Barracks Row recently. When Patty Curran’s son Ian, on an errand from his mother to buy raw hide and waste bags, the 13 year-old was prevented from entering Chateau Animaux. Curran, mother also to a 17 […]
On Wednesday night, the four candidates for developing the Hine Junior High School site presented their proposals to community members. The full presentations can be viewed at the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development’s website. A brief description of the four proposals: Western Development Group: In partnership with Florida consultant Jonathan […]
The Voice of the Hill has a good article on the current fight over whether or not to close a stretch of 7th Street in front of Eastern Market to traffic on the weekends. On one side of the debate is an argument for safety and creating more space for visitors to the market. On […]
Defense Department press release: WASHINGTON, June 9, 2009 – The Defense Department will conduct two training exercises involving aircraft here tomorrow. The first exercise by the North American Aerospace Defense Command and its regional component will occur between midnight and 6 a.m. EDT, followed by another exercise between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.