New Hampshire and M Street, NW
Timing, again, feels right to remind folks of our Democracy Tree. It was planted in 2000.
“This Tree is dedicated to the more than half million veterans, taxpayers, and citizens of the District of Columbia who, despite fighting in foreign wars, paying their full measure of taxes and faithfully serving their country, continue to have no voting representation in the Congress of the United States of America.
“Taxation without Representation is Tyranny”
Foundry Democracy Project, Foundry United Methodist Church”
Here’s to hoping we are able to change the name to The 51st State Tree soonest.
Recent Stories
Thanks to Cathy for sending: “rock creek parkway heading north 5:21pm. Just north of Georgwtown and below P St.”
From an email: “Nationals Park will be hosting Tacos & Tequila on Saturday, May 18th, from 4-7 p.m!
Thanks to Terry for sending this beauty. Sweet City Ride is made possible by readers like you!
Ed. Note: If this was you, please email [email protected] so I can put you in touch with OP. “Dear PoPville, Delayed but why not – Drew in the 76ers shirt
We’re about a month out from summer. That means you’ve still got time for spring cleaning!
Lexi Grant, an operations manager at Well-Paid Maids, shared her go-to spring cleaning tips with WTOP News. Step one? Declutter. Get rid of items you don’t use, find space for items that need a home and organize those areas.
Then, it’s time to dust. Lexi starts with high-touch surface areas (think: refrigerator, dishwasher, counters, microwave). One area she sees often neglected is the bedroom — and it makes sense. Heavy furniture is difficult to move around, but it’s important to really get in there so dust doesn’t affect your sleep.
In Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Passing of Giacomo Puccini
The Washington Opera Society Presents
Giacomo Puccini’s “La Fanciulla del West”
Featuring: Jonathan Burton, Michael Butler, Kristin Sampson, Kevin Short, with Adam Cioffari, Andrew Boivert, Peter Burroughs, Collin Power, Josh Bates, Carl Rosenthal, Jude Regan, Jose Sacin, Solomon Collins, Anamer Castrello, Noah Mond, and Maestro Julian Benichou conducting the Chorus & Orchestra of the Washington Opera Society.
AAPI Market and Beer Tasting at metrobar
Join metrobar, SAMASAMA Art, and Kam and 46 on Sunday, May 19th, for the annual “Sari-Sari Pop-Up Market” including a new addition with the team at DC Beer, “Cheers & Beers: AAPI Brewers of the DMV“!
The market is free
Dance Like a Mother, a Benefit for First Shift Justice…
Join First Shift Justice Project at “Dance Like a Mother,” a fun house music party benefiting DC-area low-wage working parents & caregivers fighting workplace discrimination. First Shift helps working parents assert their workplace rights to prevent job loss. The money
