Street Justice: Inaugural Ride on the Florida Avenue NE Bike Lanes

Gordon Chaffinis a freelance journalist who focuses on infrastructure and traffic news and insights for Street Justice. You can support independent journalism by subscribing to Gordon’s newsletter. He’s offering a 20% discount to THIH readers. –Maria Helena Carey FOIA Results on Eckington Bikeshare Back in June, ANC 5E (Bloomingdale/Eckington/Edgewood) passed a resolution opposing the placement of a new Capital Bikeshare station at the corner of R St NE and North Capitol. The letter, which suggested […]

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07 Oct 2019

History:

Lost Capitol Hill: Instrument Maker John Clark

I have long been intrigued by manufacturing on the Hill, and, in particular, the scientific instruments that were built here or by locals. I came across another instrument manufacturer, though one who has remained remarkably resistant to finding out much of what he did, mainly because of his utterly generic name: John Clark. As best […]

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01 Oct 2019

News:

Hill Buzz

Hey, Capitol Hill: It’s October First (Rabbit, Rabbit!), but later today and tomorrow will find us sweating it up in the 90s because apparently global warming is not a thing. Get yourself a fan and a bucket of ice cubes and let’s catch up, shall we? First off, the sad news that Trickling Springs Creamery […]

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30 Sep 2019

News:

Street Justice: Hyattsvile PARK(ing) Day Features Local Businesses

Gordon Chaffin is a freelance journalist who focuses on infrastructure and traffic news and insights for Street Justice. You can support independent journalism by subscribing to Gordon’s Street Justice newsletter: He’s offering a 20% discount to THIH readers. See more information below. –Maria Helena Carey Prince George’s Getting Some Lower Speeds Now that Prince George’s County has committed to a Vision Zero goal — zero traffic deaths — residents should expect engineering changes to improve safety on heavier […]

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30 Sep 2019

History:

Lost Capitol Hill: Death and Resurrection

Last week, we looked at Douglas Forrest – pictured at left – who served aboard the Merrimac during the Battle of Hampton Roads. After this, he served in various positions in the military. In 1863, he was sent to carry dispatches to France via a pair of blockade runners. He reached Calais safely after some […]

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