I have often written about new technologies, and how they were installed in the Capitol, whether they be cooling systems, electronic voting, or telegraph systems. Therefore it won’t come as a surprise that, when the location of the first elevator in the Capitol was pointed out to me during a recent tour, I had to […]
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 […]
We made it through the Big Bad Cloud and now it’s time for the rainbows to shine across town: It’s Pride weekend in DC! Whether you’re part of the LGBTQ community or you are an ally, I wish you a happy, safe and magical Pride weekend! And by the way, if you want a THIH […]
If you have to be out and about today, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE wear a mask! It’s best to stay put indoors. Today’s AQI made it all the way to 314 around 10 this morning and now it’s coming back down into the 200s. In case you missed it, several non-essential District services are canceled today. […]
When the United States declared war on Germany in 1917, they found themselves with a number of problems in sourcing various goods. This included high-quality binoculars, the best of which were made in Germany. Since good optics are a must for the military, a new source had to be found. This was accomplished partly by […]