We’ve had a string of gorgeous weekends lately, so let’s hope Saturday June 25th is no exception, because it’s the 5th Annual Ward 6 Family Day at the Yards Park! Hosted by councilmember Tommy Wells, the fun starts at 1pm and lasts until 5pm, and will include a variety of games, activities and live music. […]
[Thus far, we have offered our readers perspectives on redistricting from ANC 6B Commissioner Brian Flahaven and Ward 6 Councilmember Tommy Wells. Today we turn to Hill East resident and THIH contributor Tim Krepp for his perspective.] As many of you already know, I, and many of the eastern fringe of Capitol Hill, may soon […]
Every 10 years our nation redraws political boundaries based on the latest U.S. Census results. Here in the District of Columbia, redistricting is well underway—and the stakes are high. My position on redistricting is firm: Ward 6 boundaries should remain intact, with the exception of bringing Kingman Park back into our ward.
Ah, April — that most unpredictable of months when it comes to weather, special elections, and DC special events. Our house is an older row house, so the warmer weather brings not just flowers in our garden but a few many-legged insects that appear (literally) out of the woodwork, scaring the bejeezus out of me […]
Ward 6 Councilmember Tommy Wells has been in the news a lot lately. He’s weighed in on reductions to the city the budget and advocated tax increases for the city’s wealthiest. He had a large role in the recently passed law about youth offenders — and of course after the random attack near Harris Teeter, he […]