Happy December! Can you believe there are less than 29 days left in the year? Hope that despite e v e r y t h i n g, you still have managed to enjoy your health, your loved ones, your neighborhood and all the things in between. What’s going on? It’s the holiday season and […]
What’s going on, Capitol Hill? It graupeled/snow pelleted a little this morning, so winter is here to stay. What else is going on? By the way, the Capitol Christmas tree is getting lit on Wednesday, December 1 starting at 5 p.m. The gates will open at 4 p.m. and entry is along the Peace Monument […]
Giving Tuesday, a tradition that started back in 2012 at the 92nd Street Y in New York City, is a response to the increased commercialization of the holiday season. As you make plans to give presents to family and friends, consider including these local charities in your gift-giving. Did I miss a local charity? Send […]
As Indigenous Peoples Month draws to a close, we look at some of them who came to D.C. for various reasons since the Nactochtanks were forced out. Washington was a frequent draw for Native American tribes seeking assistance from the federal government. For instance, members of the Teseque Pueblo arrived in the nation’s capital in […]