Author Andrew W

DC’s election is tomorrow, the most competitive in some time. I’ve already written why I think you should support David Catania for mayor, and I hope you do. I think he’ll get a lot done and has already demonstrated his knowledge and skills as an effective and responsive At-Large Councilmember. As for the other major…

As you hopefully know, election day is tomorrow! And even if you aren’t registered in DC, or not at your current address, you can vote at your polling place if you bring your DC drivers license with your current address or other valid proof of residence: a current government photo ID, government check or payment,…

If you’re looking to get fit, there’s a new fitness and Pilates center open at 3111 Georgia Avenue NW, near Irving: From the Core Studios. They offer various classes and disciplines and there are deals this weekend, starting today. Here’s their press release: New Fitness Studio Opens in Washington’s Columbia Heights/Park View/Petworth Neighborhood WASHINGTON –…

A couple weeks ago I wrote that there’s a new taqueria coming to 14th and Spring, just down the block from the Red Derby, called Taqueria Habanera. The other day I stopped in and it was pretty delicious. It’s a friendly, family-run spot with about 8 tables for dine-in, plus a counter where you order…

The elections are nigh, and the city is working to make it as easy as possible to vote. One of those ways is by allowing early voting, and another is by allowing same-day registration at your polling place or early voting center. Everyday until Saturday, Nov. 1 from 8:30am-7pm, except Sundays, registered voters can cast…

As you probably know, DC’s mayoral election is this coming Tuesday, November 4th. It’s an interesting one, since it’s the first competitive general election in a long time — usually the race is decided in the Democratic primary and the general election pits a heavily favored Democrat versus a virtually unknown Republican or Statehood-Green candidate.…

Well, this isn’t something you hear every day. Via DCist comes the news that Drake, probably the most famous rapper around today, was spotted at the Z-Burger at 14th and Park on Saturday night, the day after his birthday. Twitter was aflutter (atwitter?) about it and one person appears to have snapped a picture of…

Street harassment is unfortunately an issue in our neighborhood, as it is around the world. A few times I’ve witnessed it and many people I know have experienced it first hand. A few weeks ago I saw a man catcalling a woman and wasn’t sure what the best way to intervene was, so I reached…