Earth Day Interview: Richard Jackson, Head of the D.C. Department of Energy and Environment   
• April 12, 2023

As Earth Day, April 22 is just around the corner, we chatted with the city’s agency head most responsible for environmental protection in the District, Richard Jackson, interim director of […]

Georgetown Canal Boat Surprise: Public Rides Return May 5
• April 10, 2023

After disappointing news last October that the newly-christened Georgetown canal boat  – “The Georgetown Heritage” – might not be hosting tours again until 2025 due to extensive National Park Service […]

Opinion: What to Make of the Trump Indictment
• April 3, 2023

Tomorrow, the 45th President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, is scheduled to be arraigned in the Manhattan Criminal Court building near Chinatown following indictment on multiple criminal counts […]

Three D.C. Finalists Announced for 2023 James Beard Awards
• March 30, 2023

It’s down to three from D.C. In a live ceremony at the Musicians Hall of Fame in Nashville, Tennessee, the James Beard Foundation (JBF) announced their 2023 Restaurant and Chef […]

Crime: D.C. Shooting Deaths Mount While MPD Short-Staffed, GU Sex Assaults
• March 27, 2023

Carjackings, MPD Short-Staffing and Congressional Scrutiny As nationwide attention continues to focus on D.C.’s rising crime rates following the U.S. Senate’s recent overturning of the D.C. Council’s Revised Criminal Code […]

Campfire Ruminations Might Never Be Same
• March 23, 2023

Family and friends gathered ‘round a crackling campfire often elicit free-flowing thoughts and emotions. As a social species, we humans have cherished such moments of uninhibited sharing, story-telling and song […]

Crime: New Second District Commander; Data Analysis, Local Crime
• March 20, 2023

New Commander in Town There’s a new police commander in town. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) announced March 13 that Commander John Branch of MPD’s Seventh District – a nearly […]

Crime: Bowser and Pinto Move to Stem D.C. Car Thefts and Gun Violence; Recent MPD Reports
• February 27, 2023

The District’s crime problems are once again in the national spotlight.  Representatives in the U.S. Congress, both Democratic and Republican, are considering using their federal powers to override the D.C. […]

Crime: New ‘Thefts By Flash Mob,’ Parka Stealing, Porch Piracy, Mayor’s Metro Safety Moves
• February 13, 2023

Flash Mob Robbery In our recent public safety report on youth crime trends in the District, we speculated that “dark web” social media tools could be fueling illicit activities by […]

2023 Helen Hayes Nominations Announced; 37th Awards Show Returns Live at Anthem May 22
• February 9, 2023

And now, returning live, let’s give it up!  For the first time since the pandemic began the Helen Hayes Awards will be returning live for a 37th Awards gala at […]