What is a “Community Integrated Master Plan,” you might ask? Essentially, the Barracks at 8th and I Streets, SE, are in need of some repairs and upgrades, and to complete these tasks the Marine Corps needs to expand into some new space. As the Marines create new space, they want to find ways to work […]
If you have ever liked collecting colored stones as a kid, moved up to Mood Rings and Secret Agent gadgets for the sleekness but the aps, admired jazzy cufflinks but wanted to forgo the shirt itself, or merely wanted to adorn yourself with a shot of color perfect and complete unto itself, you will find […]
A recent dinner at newly opened Bistro Cacao was a tasty trip to France by way of Massachusetts Avenue. The meal, which was about $180 for 4 without wine, was a happy surprise and the restaurant is a welcome addition to Hill dining. Standards for French fare are high in the neighborhood thanks to the […]
Thanks to the timing of this 60 degree weather just as I book my tickets to Florida for Nationals’ spring training, my brain is now in full blown vacation-mode. All I can think about is the sound of breaking waves on the beach and the taste of hot dogs and Cracker Jacks at the ball […]
An evening carjacking Friday, Jan. 15th, at 12th and D Streets NE that had neighbors talking, combined with accounts of other recent successful and attempted carjackings, as well as armed robberies and surprise assaults, has prompted some into taking action, even as statistics show violent crime may be down overall. For starters, there’s an open […]