On Monday, October 5, a friend, neighbor and constant fixture around the Capitol Hill and Trinidad communities, Karen Ramsey, took her own life in her Trinidad home. While those of us who knew her are still trying to grapple with the tragedy of losing our friend, her presence throughout the city was widely felt. She […]
Hey there, neighbors. Looks like the ballot bins are all up and operational (check out our Election portal for more info and locations) and tomorrow is the “Good Trouble” edition of Walk to School Day! But wait, you may say, why are we walking to school if school is at home? Consider it a kind […]
It’s September 29 and my Jane Austen-loving heart must wish you a happy Michaelmas. #prideandprejudice4eva First off, it seems people are starting to receive their ballots and starting to vote this week! Yay! Make sure you take a look at our election portal and if you found it useful, show your appreciation via PayPal. Thank […]
You may remember Gordon Chaffin’s Street Justice newsletter, the free version of which we shared here in 2019 and early 2020. After the pandemic hit, Gordon restructured his newsletter’s model and has now created a new journalism portal. You can follow the new StreetJustice via their Linktr.ee. Below, an excerpt from their last SubStack newsletter. […]
Welcoming a new coffeeshop to the fold is always nice: There is the anticipation of getting that first cup, seeing how it’s served and who serves it, and then the anticipation of turning that one singular moment into a ritual– whether solo or with friends. I asked Nazia Khan, who is Neighborhood Restaurant Group’s Director […]