Kids in the neighborhood: The District has more children, but they are not where they used to be
Originally posted on District, Measured:
After many years of decline, the total number of children in the District started to increase beginning 2011. The turnaround in the overall population had…
How can the rent be so high in DC when almost two-thirds of all rental units in the District are subject torent control? A small number of “spoiler “units with high turnover may be the reason.
The District, along with a few other housing major markets in the nation, has rent control laws that were enacted to protect tenants against unreasonable rent increases. The laws governing … Continue reading
“High-handed usurpation and outrage”: The End of Washington City Canal
Benjamin Severson was incensed. The work he’d devoted so much time and energy into had been undone. Despite many critics, Severson, a civil engineer and foreman under Montgomery Meigs for … Continue reading
Irish Washington DC – some sources
Irish Washington DC originally here: https://matthewbgilmore.wordpress.com/bibliography-irish-washington-dc/ St. Patrick’s Day in Washington DC in 1854. Old St. Patrick’s Church, 10th & F Sts., N.W. [LC-DIG-npcc-28305 / LC-F8122- 44637 [P&P]] New St. Patrick’s Church, … Continue reading
Washington DC Museums – A concise, complete list
Below is the list of all museums (and art galleries) in the District of Columbia. If available a website, twitter account, and online calendar are listed. [Note: libraries with exhibition … Continue reading
Welcome Pierre Reception & Toast-March 9, 2016
March 9 @ 6:30 pm–9:00 pm | $30.00 The 28th Annual Welcome Pierre! Reception & Toast Wednesday, March 9, 2016 6:30-9:00 in the evening Dower House – Tudor Place 1670 31st Street, NW Washington, … Continue reading
Washington DC History Resources 