Last week, we looked at Acquila Wheeler and the ferry that he ran across the Anacostia River in the early days of the Federal City – and its importance to the fledgling capital. Today, we’ll look at its demise – and replacement.
Guest contributor Dare Johnson Wenzler is a Capitol Hill resident, Realtor and co-owner of First Vine Wine Imports + Sales. This post also appears on her blog Real Estate On (and off!) the Hill There’s not a whole lot open this Easter Sunday, but for the intrepid few there are a handful of open houses […]
What’s better than an afternoon or evening out at one of your favorite restaurants? Knowing that your money is supporting a good cause. On Thursday, April 24th, more than 100 area restaurants have pledged to contribute 25% to 100% of that day’s proceeds to benefit Food & Friends’ clients living with HIV/AIDS, cancer and other […]
Spring weather is returning to us this weekend, so why not celebrate with a yard sale? If you’re having on, leave the details in the comment section. Planning one for a future weekend? We’ll open these open threads every week through the fall!
Here’s a neighborhood credibility question: Do you know where Kingman Island is? If you answered ‘no,’ then it’s about time to dig out a map and find it. This is an island oasis away from city life, and it’s also the host for one of DC’s best local music festivals, the Kingman Island Bluegrass and Folk […]