Good morning! I hope you all enjoyed your weekend. Sunday’s near balmy temperatures made up for Saturday’s Pacific-Northwest style drizzle ‘n gloom. Many of you were undoubtedly watching the Superbowl last night, either for the game itself or the commercials and half time show. I heard many reports of long lines at grocery stores as revelers […]
Crime, development, new businesses, liquor licenses…it’s the fun that fills the agendas of the community meetings. So mark your calendar and come out to meet your ANC commissioner, police officers and other community meetings.
On April 14, 1876, the Emancipation statue in Lincoln Park was unveiled. Thousands of people, including the President, attended. The person chosen to give the main oration that day was Frederick Douglass. Given the amount of work he had done for the cause of emancipation since escaping from slavery in 1838, he was an obvious […]
I heard two very good things Tuesday. Punxsutawney Phil didn’t see his shadow and La Lomita has reopened its doors. I can almost taste the first margarita of spring on their patio. After the fire in early December, the plucky neighborhood stalwart closed its door and took the opportunity to freshen up. They needed to […]
Don’t you walk or drive by the historical buildings turned condos throughout the Hill and want to take a peek? Only a few make it onto house tours and there’s only so many times you can cruise open houses. Want to check out the Pierce School Lofts? Visit the revolving exhibits at the Urban Arts […]