Those of us who live in Hill East can be forgiven if we don’t breathlessly track every tidbit of news coming out regarding Reservation 13, the large expanse of land that encompasses the former DC General facility. Progress lurches along slowly, with the most recent tangible step being the demolition of the former (and non-historic) […]
Barracks Row Main Street’s board has endorsed an unsolicited proposal for the Marine Barracks Washington’s plan to build the proposed Bachelor Enlisted Quarters (BEQ) on what is known as the 929-930 site, citing a perceived beneficial impact on Lower 8th Street. This proposal allows use of part of 9th Street and a part of the […]
Ah, November! The air is crisp and chill, but with the slightest hint of a hangover in our area, after the overdose of political, sane, and fearful spirits and massive amounts of candy hit us all like a two-by-four of awesome. I am thinking we’re all ready to relax, enjoy the fall, and keep things […]
The election results are in with many expected wins and a few surprises in the Ward 6 races, particularly in the ANC races where a few long-time incumbents have been unseated. Roughly 30% of registered voters in Ward 6 turned out for the general election — about the same turnout as seen in the 2006 […]
Colder temperatures are upon us, and it will just get colder (well, until sometime in 2011). Many of us spend time turning off exterior water supplies and covering patio furniture, but how many people take a few hours to winterize their homes each fall? Spending some time sealing cracks and topping off (or replacing) insulation […]