As much as we all love Lincoln Park, there can be no doubt that its main statue is, at best, condescending, and at worst, downright racist. This is no new insight: public outcry about its subtext made the sculptor make some minor changes even before it was cast. Given this controversy, it is unsurprising that […]
Guest writer, Jen of WARP4, Capitol Hill’s Counterinsquirrelcy Task Force writes: The following is a public service announcement regarding an imminent threat to our ‘neighborhood sovereignty’. Squirrels (yes, I said squirrels) from all over Capitol Hill have banded together in a deliberate attempt to drive out the ‘Human Occupying Forces’ inhabiting their neighborhood. Recent activity […]
On Tuesday night the much anticipated proposals for the redevelopment of the Eastern Market Metro plaza were unveiled to neighbors at a community meeting in the basement of St. Peter’s Church. The three proposals, designed by a team lead by architect Amy Weinstein, were met with much criticism from the community for their impact on […]
There are many advantages to being in Washington after the tourists have left. But tomorrow is a great chance to make the most of it BEFORE they arrive. The night before each major NSO concert at the Capitol, the stars run though a complete dress rehearsal. So Friday is your chance to see longtime host […]
The July issue of Washingtonian is on newsstands around the city. This month, writers ferreted out the “cool people, places and things to do” around the area this summer. So how did the Hill measure up? You’ll have a chance to share your opinion for our own “Best Of”, but in the meantime here’s a […]