In a city that has a reputation for failing schools, Watkins Elementary, just a hop and a skip from my house, shone brightly in the national spotlight. Well, at least for us nerds who get our news from the Newshour on PBS. For a number of years, the fourth grade class has taken the stage […]
Growing up in DC, I have become used to winters with no snow days. We had some great storms that resulted in days (and even weeks) off of school, especially when going to a high school that followed Montgomery County for weather-related closings. But we have also had many years of nothing but an occasional […]
And we’re back. So okay not everyone got to enjoy the three-day weekend that just passed but forgive me as I exist both in public school-land and non-profit land where, well, they can’t pay you very much but you sure can have all the federal holidays off! It was a big weekend with the grand […]
Another week, another snow forecast that amounts to nothing more than a dusting. That snow shower last week was quite lovely but it seemed to leave barely and inch, which then left us with icy sidewalks all over the neighborhood. And last night’s ice storm? If we’re going to have “wintery weather,” I want it […]
Basically, there’s no reason to cook at home this week. We’ve already told you about Hill restaurants participating in Restaurant Week and now you can add a special H Street promotion to the list. Thirteen restaurants (with some Restaurant Week crossover) are offering delicious options for just $20.11, many of which are good all day. […]