And just like that, February is more than half over. For those who observe ––and even for those who are just along for the fun–– the Lenten season begins on Wednesday, February 22. That means that Mardi Gras, that last debauched hurrah, happens on Tuesday. How can you get into the spirit of plenty? Here […]
How did it get to be Thursday already? Anyway, better late than never, a quickie round-up of stories on and about the Hill (and sometimes a little beyond): The Ethel, a 100-unit building designed to offer permanent supportive housing and named after Ethel Kennedy –– local philanthropist, Robert Kennedy’s widow and mother of Maryland’s Lt. […]
In preparation for my talk next month about the history of Eastern Market, I was reading through the building’s National Registry of Historic Places nomination form from 1968. In it, I stumbled across this sentence: “It is said that during the Spanish-American War, the basement was used as a rifle range.” Obviously, this needed more […]
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 […]
Tomorrow (February 11) the Friends of Southeast Library (FOSEL) will have their book sale. As usual, there are lots of books, and most are priced a dollar – it’s the best book deal in town. The sale begins at 10 a.m. and continues until 3 p.m. More importantly right now is that the renovation and […]