Historic Friendship House is facing the new decade with as much uncertainty as it left the old one. Now that PETA, the second bidder after the Sweek family, has decided not to pursue its option of purchasing the property , the clock is now ticking for the third bidder in line for its decision. That […]
Bag Tax Starts Friday, January 1: Beginning January 1, 2010, District businesses that sell food or alcohol must charge you 5 cents for each disposable paper or plastic carryout bag. The business keeps 1 cent, or 2 cents if it offers a rebate when you bring your own bag. And the remaining 3 or 4 […]
So much of Washington, DC’s history is bound in the inexorable discussion of race, and our schools are no different. As no doubt the vast majority of you know, Washington, DC’s schools were segregated for much of our history; both because our Congressional overlords deemed it so and because, frankly, few white residents felt it […]
All through the month, this space has been dedicated to talking with local experts to help us out with tackling the most common New Year’s resolutions (as determined by an unscientific Googling of the topic). So far we have looked at Going Green, Eating Healthier, Getting Your Financial House in Order and Loosing Weight. Today […]