Last week, I properly introduced Michael Shiner, Capitol Hill diarist. Although, as with many aspects of Shiner’s life, it is impossible to say when he wrote down his memories, that which can be confirmed by other sources indicates the accuracy of his memory– down to events that happened when he was quite young. For instance, […]
Is this the busiest week of the year? Maybe that’s just me? Event stacked upon event? Well, let’s get to it then! Tonight is the opening night of Step Afrika!’s Magical, Musical Holiday Step Show. This event has quickly become a neighborhood holiday tradition. If you have never seen this company, which has taken the […]
Gordon Chaffin is a freelance journalist who focuses on infrastructure and traffic news and insights for Street Justice. You can support independent journalism by subscribing to Gordon’s newsletter. He’s offering a 20% discount to THIH readers. –Maria Helena Carey Vision Zero In the Suburbs Last month, Washington Post reporter Katherine Shaffer wrote a high-quality story covering the challenges of DC-area suburbs attempting to successfully implement Vision Zero. The goal is challenging because its success is predicated […]
I have in the past frequently alluded to Michael Shiner without going into any further detail about his life and work. Given his importance to our neighborhood, and in particular what we know about daily life at the Washington Navy Yard in the 19th century, I want to take a few weeks to look more […]