Since everyone is out celebrating Emancipation Day, we will just have a rerun today. On this day it is appropriate to look at the story of one man who was freed because of Lincoln’s signing of the D.C. Emancipation Act on April 16, 1862. His name was Philip Reid, though he would change the spelling […]
Arrests and other crime information in the area, directly from MPD. If you have a tip, you can always call 202-727-9099. You can also send info anonymously to the TEXT TIP LINE by texting 50411. Crime Solvers of Washington, DC currently offers a reward of up to $1,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and indictment […]
Emancipation Day is a big DC holiday and this year, the Mayor’s office is going all out with a parade, a concert AND fireworks. On Saturday, April 15, celebrate the end of slavery in the District (which was April 16, 1862) starting at 2 p.m. at Freedom Plaza. The event is free but your RSVP is […]
Happy Spring! There will be a high in the mid-80s today and the land is absolutely covered in thick pollen. Reproductive glands, indeed. What is happening around our Claritin-addled brains? Today, the Mayor kicked off Jazz in Bloom at Union Station. She also talked about the budget and monies needed for the revitalization of the […]
Mark Sussman is a Capitol Hill neighbor, safe-streets advocate and faithful friend of THIH. Thank you for spearheading this incredible project, Mark! –Maria Helena Carey The Hill is my home. When my wife and I were looking to buy a house for our growing family after nearly a decade of living near Potomac Avenue Metro, […]