Although public schools have been part of the fabric of the District of Columbia since 1804, it was not until 60 years later that the first purpose-built school was erected in the city. The site selected was at the intersection of Pennsylvania and South Carolina Avenues, SE, a location that continued to contain schools until […]
The warm temperatures have pretty much already guaranteed its going to be a great weekend, so I hope you’ll take advantage and do something outdoors. Why not go for a stroll around the Hill and check out the latest open house offerings? There are some cool places to see, including a home located at 1703 […]
For its sixth year, the Sun Trust National Marathon will start and end at RFK stadium, with runners enjoying several Capitol Hill vistas. Race organizers are kind enough to map the route so that runners turn the corner right by my house, so I only have to walk a few feet to cheer people on. […]
It’s almost a week after Valentine’s Day and I can’t help but wonder: do people on the Hill make time for sex? We are a community of professional over-achievers—we are doctors and lawyers, writers and editors, white house staffers and congressional aides–but are we under-achievers in bed? With so many frowns on the faces of […]
Mid-February is here, and with it, a promise of a mini-break to celebrate those forty-four great (and not-so-great) Americans who have headed the Executive branch of government. Woo, Presidents’ Day! Let’s face it: you will be sleeping and then saving your energy so you can hate on Tuesday with renewed vigor. Until then, let’s find […]