The Market had quite the buzz this morning, less than 24 hours from the 10:30 a.m. ribbon cutting tomorrow. The staff at Fine’s Sweet shop were baking cookies in anticipation of the crowds, as other vendors loaded their shelves up with their wares. Yesterday the Washington Post ran a great story on Maria Calomiris, the […]
Despite having practically learned to walk at Eastern Market, I recently realized that I knew very little about the Market’s history. Thanks to some training to be a docent at this weekend’s grand re-opening, I now feel like a walking Wikipedia article on its amazing history and restoration. Eastern Market was one of three markets […]
Still no word about the schedule of events at the market reopening on Saturday. Neither Easternmarket.net and Easternmarketdc.com have any of the details. Well, the day will surely start with digging out the canvas grocery bags, a big cup of coffee at one of the “strip’s” 5 caffeine dealers, and a healthy application of sunscreen. […]
On Wednesday night, the four candidates for developing the Hine Junior High School site presented their proposals to community members. The full presentations can be viewed at the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development’s website. A brief description of the four proposals: Western Development Group: In partnership with Florida consultant Jonathan […]