When I hear about the millions the District spends on police presence at all of the marches and political rallies held in our dear city, I get a little crazy. That said, I’m fully behind the Million Puppet March that starts at 10 a.m. from Lincoln Park on Saturday. Actually, I’m really envious of the […]
If things go according to plan, this summer Jessica VonDyke will open The Garden, a sexuality resource center and toy shop, on Capitol Hill. If you are thinking The Garden is just another clichéd store featuring gifts perfect for bachelor parties and your uptight best friend’s 30th birthday party, think again. When it opens, The […]
Hundreds of parents are expected at the annual Mothers on the Hill (MOTH) School Information Night Tuesday, November 15 from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Hill Center. For a view into the high stakes drama of choosing educational programs and schools on the Hill, watch the bevy of anxious parents that’s sure to gather and plot […]
Hey Ward 6 Kids! (and their parents/caregivers, right?) The DC State Board of Education is looking –now!– for two student representatives to serve for the upcoming school year. How cool would that be? Going out the door, telling your folks the Board is waiting for your input, as you take off on your skateboard with your […]
If you’ve been hanging around many parents of school-age children on the Hill, you’ve probably heard concerns about middle school. Many I’ve met are happy with the elementary choices nearby; but indeed, we’re Washingtonians, and there’s always the future to think about, and isn’t middle school the gateway to college-bound academics? There are PSATs to […]