I have previously written of scientific instruments made on Capitol Hill, and how one of them helped determine the speed of light. Today, instrument makers remain on the Hill, but have to travel a bit further afield to do their work. For that, their instruments are used in ways – and in places – Kubel […]
Last week, I looked at the tussle between Representatives Rathbun and White on the House floor. While the fracas itself was quickly resolved, and the combatants soon realized the error of their ways, there was a coda to the events of that day that had long-lasting repercussions. While Rathbun and White were going at it, […]
Contributor Dare Johnson Wenzler is a Capitol Hill resident, Realtor at Compass Real Estate and co-owner of First Vine Wine Imports + Sales. This post also appears on her blog Real Estate On (and off!) the Hill. If you like charming quirky/fun spaces, we found one for you ! 440 12th St NE, Unit 303 is a […]
By Quentin Wodon Volunteering is alive and well in the United States and in the District of Columbia. According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 62.6 million people volunteered through or for an organization at least once between September 2014 and September 2015 nationally. That is a fourth of the population of […]
It’s going to be gorgeous this weekend. Get out there now and enjoy it! But a few things first… Tonight the Reduced Shakespeare Company, known for performing all of the Bard’s works in the span of an two hour show, return to DC with a new piece titled William Shakespeare’s Long Lost First Play (abridged). A mash […]