09 Mar 2021

News:

Hill Buzz

Today’s excitement? Seeing President Biden casually drop by Trinidad hardware store W.S. Jenks! The store, which is the oldest hardware store in the District –originally located in Chinatown– applied for a small business PPP loan back at the end of February. Here are some photos from friend of the blog and photographer Phil Yabut: President […]


08 Mar 2021

History:

Lost Capitol Hill: Illegal Barbed Wire

In an odd twist that – I suspect – will not make any difference, given Congress’s usual disinterest in having any laws actually apply to themselves, it turns out that at least some of the Capitol fence is, in fact, against the law. Not, sadly, the fence itself, but the barbed wire that was put […]


08 Mar 2021

Building community:

Come out to the Capitol Fence on 3/13 #OurDC

Hey neighbors! This is David from @eat_dc and Maria from THIH. Let’s talk about the fence for a moment. The four miles of barbed wire fence around the Capitol complex have cut off our access to open spaces and essential roads through the city. These are areas where we play, relax, walk our dogs, enjoy […]


08 Mar 2021

From the MPD blotter

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. February 24, 2021: Suspect Sought in an Armed Carjacking (Gun) Offense: 1000 Block of Half Street, Southeast Detectives from the […]


05 Mar 2021

To Do:

To Do, Week(end) of March 5, 2021

Yet another weekend looms upon us, asking to be filled with activities to distract us from the relentless pace of life. How can we indulge? Do you miss the FENCED-IN United States Botanic Garden? Us, too. While it’s ridiculous that not even the Botanic Garden’s exterior is available to the public, you can bask in […]


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