Another hazy, hot, and humid weekend awaits Capitol Hill. Yes, we can tell you are excited too. Planning on spending time at a local pool? Running through a sprinkler? Or just standing in front of an open freezer? Stay cool (or just look cool) at these weekend events.
You may remember my post from a couple of weeks ago, on the experience of getting a haircut (vicariously) at Brice’s Barbershop. Today, I will tell you about Sneed’s Barbershop, at 8th and I Streets, SE. Where Brice’s is a loud, colorful affair, Sneed’s is a subdued one. The space is tidy and stark, with […]
Just when we were all bemoaning the poor quality of criminal enterprises on the Hill, two gentlemen proved us wrong this morning. It appears that we have stepped it up, crime wise. This morning at 9:21, an armed guard and his assistant were restocking an ATM with cash at the CVS on the corner of […]
Discipline, focus, perseverance and an entrepreneurial mindset transformed Wisdom owner Erik Holzherr into a small business owner, real estate owner, building renovator (only the tile floor survived the space’s makeover), employer (many employees come from the neighborhood), and multiple award winning mixologist. All of those outcomes may have been expected, but Holzherr probably didn’t anticipate […]
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