Good evening, Capitol Hill! Is it finally starting to truly feel like fall, or are we so tired of summer that this clammy/cold combo is cutting it? Don’t overthink it: Let’s catch up on news instead! Let’s reminisce about last week’s power outages with the Patch. Let’s note that Pepco still has not provided a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]