No matter how terrible life is out there, Thanksgiving is the one holiday where we can don sweatpants and eat– the ultimate in cozy self-care. Whether you celebrate it with your actual family or with your chosen family, we want you to take care of yourself, eat a lot, and enjoy yourself. Here is a […]
For the first 40 plus years of its existence, the Capitol was lit by candles and whale-oil lamps, including an absolute monster of a chandelier that had briefly hung in the House chamber. Its almost immediate destruction gave Congress the idea that a new way of lighting their workspace was needed. Fortunately, there was, as […]
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 […]
Some say that the last day of October and the first days of November are a special window to connect with those who have lived and gone before us. How will you celebrate these special days with a tenuous connection to the beyond? Start by eating ice cream! The newest Van Leeuwen store is opening […]
Lighting the Capitol was a problem from day one. Illumination technology was limited to candles and oil lamps, neither of which individually put out a huge amount of light. So in 1840, the House decided that what they needed was multiple lights all in one place to illuminate their chamber. They turned to Henry N. […]