Another crazy summer is almost halfway through the books. Hope you’ve been staying cool, taking care of yourself and… well, coping the best way you can. This weekend will be very hot, with heat indices of over 110 on Friday and potentially Saturday. If you are out and about, please hydrate, wear sunscreen and protect […]
Can you believe it’s late July already? Since I haven’t done a Hill Buzz in a bit, hang on to your hat: Many links coming your way. It’s going to be so very hot this week, please take care of yourself and those around you. Check heat.dc.gov for additional information. In news that we all […]
Last week, I looked at Benjamin F. Graham’s time as Eastern Market master. We paused in 1900, when the issue of lack of space was raised. Graham’s report to the commissioners in 1902 elaborates: There are eighty stalls in the market, and a cafe, from which all the revenue is derived. The stalls are on […]
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 […]
I am currently working on a short article on the history of Eastern Market, so I’ve gone through my notes from my talk last month to see which aspects of its stories I have not yet fully researched. One of the men involved in the market who deserved a deeper look was the contractor, Henry […]