A house built in 1809 and surviving the Burning of Washington due to the quick thinking of a neighbor should, by all rights, still be standing and a National Historic Landmark. Instead, it got torn down in 1933 to build the Adams building of the Library of Congress. A sad end to a house with […]
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 […]
IT’S BACK!!!! OUR CAPITOL HILL YARD SALE EXTRAVAGANZA IS BACK ON MAY 16, FROM 9 TO…? SIGN UP FOR THIS FUN EVENT HERE. On April 25– the Perfect Date!– join us and Councilmember Charles Allen’s office for the Great Ward 6 Spring Clean! More info here. Live around Stanton Park? There will be a site-specific cleanup carried out […]
Hey! Happy Earth Day! Did you know that there is a local non-profit that can help you plant native plant species in your yard? On this Earth Day, consider supporting DC Natives or joining their mission. This is not an ad– I am a gardener and I have really enjoyed the support I’ve received from […]
Fire houses have been an important part of Capitol Hill since the earliest days. Especially before the implementation of rules ensuring that buildings were fire safe, the need for a quick reaction when a fire broke out was paramount. One of the fire houses was the Anacostia Engine House, built between the Marine Barracks and […]