In researching the history of Eastern Market, I have come across multiple uses of the space outside of its original duty as a place to sell groceries. The basement being used as a rifle range during the WWI era certainly counts, but that is not something that I have any interest in bringing back. Using […]
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 […]
It’s back to school time and back to everything time. There is a crispness in the air that you’re going to have to take our word on when it’s 93 degrees out and 88% humidity. Yay, impending fall! What is there to do. Live, on the Hill is back at Eastern Market Metro Plaza! Starting […]
It’s the end of August! The temperature has been near perfect, the kids are going back to school and the cicadas are chirping the end of summer. Happy Virgo season, everyone–– what’s happening? The Maui fires were devastating at so many levels. Want to help? Eater has some local businesses helping out. A Capitol Hill […]
There are a number of characters who seem to appear, Zelig-like, during seemingly unrelated circumstances: Benjamin Butler, Montgomery Meigs, and Benjamin Brown French all come to mind. In these cases, it is hardly surprising, as all three had long and distinguished careers here in Washington. But sometimes, it’s a much less-well known person who appears […]