This Black History Month, I want to go back and look at one of the earliest pieces of Black history on Capitol Hill – the use of enslaved labor to build the Capitol. The interest in this subject is relatively new – a 2005 report published by the Architect of the Capitol points to a […]
Arrests and other crime information in the area, directly from MPD. If you have a tip, you can always call 202-727-9099. You can also send info anonymously to the TEXT TIP LINE by texting 50411. Crime Solvers of Washington, DC currently offers a reward of up to $1,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and indictment […]
The weather may be all over the map these days, but there’s plenty to do, outside and in. Head on out this weekend with some of the great stuff happening, and don’t forget to mark your calendar for the upcoming events! Any time is a good time for a movie. Pair it with some of […]
Almost exactly 10 years ago, I had the honor of meeting Selvan Edwards, who was a member of the family that did a huge amount of carpentry work around the Hill from about 1960 onward. I ended up writing up an article on him and his family for the Hill Rag, which was published in […]
Hey there! Both Punxsutawney Phil and Potomac Phil saw their shadow this morning, but our hyperlocal Capitol Phil saw a Popeye’s five-piece special. Thanks for that interesting visual, Manny Kid! What else is going on? Oh yeah. The Washington football team has a new name: the Washington Commanders! Twitter had great fun with all the […]