To my faithful readers, Thanks for being so supportive. In my virtual absence, I have been working bridge the gap and educate others about the District through other mediums, particularly radio. When I am not fulfilling the obligations of my... Continue Reading →
After Harry Thomas resigned from his esteemed Council seat, his office received 350 calls from constituents reached his office with no one to answer questions. Although this is not the first council seat vacancy in recent history, it occurred in... Continue Reading →
After 16,000 new people moved into the District last spring, its population rose to more than 600,000. Buildings in some of the most impoverished parts of the city had major face lifts. The Smithsonian Institute, U Street, and Adams Morgan... Continue Reading →
The biggest scandal out of the District these days surrounding Councilmember Harry Thomas (D - Ward 5), has definitely been a distraction for Mayor Gray, who has struggled to overcome his own allegations of unethical behavior while uniting a divided... Continue Reading →
The relationship between the people and big business has always been adversarial, to say the least. In the District, the case is no different. Swarms of people who call themselves 'the 99 percent' gather in McPherson Square and Freedom Plaza... Continue Reading →
The District of Columbia, known to many in the city as 'the last colony,' does not have many things afforded to the 50 states, including budget autonomy. Mayor Vince Gray and the D.C. Council cannot pass a final city budget... Continue Reading →