Good morning, Capitol Hill! It sounds like we are getting bombarded by Tea Party marchers this weekend who are being told that Capitol Hill is one of the only safe places to go…but only as far east as 8th Street and only in the 20003 zip code. Ugh, awesome. Thanks to the Maine Tea Party […]
In part one of a four-part series on aging, this morning NPR featured local non-profit Capitol Hill Village. Dedicated to helping our neighbors stay in their homes as they age, Capitol Hill Village offers a variety of services to its members, from help around the house like changing light bulbs or fixing computer problems to […]
With a name like “Kyra” and a knack for being silly, it’s not surprising that the kids in my first grade class were quick to call me weird. While I’ve always embraced my off-beat ways, it’s never been easy to find like-minded goofballs in this serious city we call home. Well, that is until I […]
Half a mile northeast of the Capitol stands a statue of Revolutionary War hero Nathanael Greene. It was one of the first equestrian statues in DC, and is well-known for being one of the best of its genre, anywhere. General Greene is shown spurring his soldiers on towards victory, pointing towards an enemy that hasn’t […]
I can’t believe Monday is already the first day of school! Where did the summer go? I haven’t even gone to the beach yet! (In fairness, one of the nice things about being childless is quiet September beach vacations, which I’ll be enjoying in two weeks.) District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) is dedicated to […]