In researching the history of the Navy Yard, I really wanted to find a connection between it and the oldest and arguably most famous ship in the Navy: Old Ironsides, the USS Constitution. While several other ships of the Constitution’s vintage were parked at the Navy Yard for a number of years in the early […]
Did you know we have a weekly newsletter that recaps the posts from the week? Sign up today to make sure you never miss the latest from our great team of neighborhood writers.
Thursday, May 14 Wild Hand Workspace – 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Join the artists at Wild Hand Workspace for an open studio event at the Brookland Arts Walk. Artwork from APT50 will be on display. Wild Hand Workspace is located at 716 Monroe St. NE. Friday, May 15 Leica Gallery – 7 p.m. to […]
Lt. Kevin McRae, a 24-year veteran firefighter, died in the line of duty last Wednesday May 6. He completed a rescue during a two-alarm fire at 1330 7th Street NW in the Shaw neighborhood. He then collapsed right afterward, as reported by NBC-4. Lt. McRae was the officer in charge of Engine Company 6, also […]
Spring is finally here and brings with it a lot of ways to spend your time. Let’s see what’s happening, shall we? Tonight get yourself ready for the Capitol Hill Classic this weekend at Self Care for Runners workshop by Freed Body Works. Learn about stretches and other techniques to make running more enjoyable. The workshop […]