New Kid on the Eckington Block

Getting a cab in my hood is difficult. Several companies have p*ssed me off by not coming for the fare, or just refusing outright. After s...

I had heard the warnings from neighbors; "these houses are like ovens. they arent insulated well, and the sun beats on them all day, ma...

You may have seen this on the "major outlets" but thought it interesting to post here. Sniper guilty. Will there be a tug of war ...

-It was a wonderful holiday weekend. Weather was nice and sunny, and the DC summer has finally arrived. The warm weather will force me int...

Please read this story on a local thug being shot in a drive-by shooting last night inShaw . That has got to hurt. More from the crime blot...

Just saw this courtesy of stop blog and roll . http://www.nbc4.com/news/9268823/detail.html

I have to confess that for the last 9 months of my seven years in DC, I have become a driver. My workplace has plenty of parking, and it on...

This blog is often focused on bad news and things that are challenging. I just wanted to take a moment to say how much i love that we have a...

The Post ran an article this morning on the importance of education, and how candidates are reacting to those needs. There is an absolute e...

Last night i was surprised to see another beacon of light coming from the unit block of Todd Pl. This corner of Lincoln and Todd has been a...

One member of the Eckington Listserv brought our attention to the following: DOH will be moving additional drug addicts to 1300 First St NE ...

In the DC North Magazine, Elizabeth McGowan gives an update on the race for City Council Seat in Ward 5 There are over 12 people who are run...

A congressional committee overwhelmingly approved a bill yesterday that would grant the District a permanent, full voting member of the Hous...

-One of my great neighbors is moving to MD. She will truly be missed. Best of luck J! -I am renting out the spare bedroom of my house as o...

On Saturday, May 20, Richard Layman and Elise Bernard will be conducting two tours of the Florida Market area because: (1) it's cool; (...

Hope to see you all at the Crispus Attucks Park Yard sale tomorrow Saturday, May 20th 8:00 am to 2:00 pm in 1st & U Streets, NW http://w...

This weekend I walked home from Home Depot. It was actually not a bad walk, and was a great way to get a different perspective of the hood....

After making several discoveries over the last couple weeks, I am indeed going to have to start being much more vigulent about taking care o...

Tonight there will be the first COVE meeting at McKinley High School for Eckingtonians (and other hoods) to meet our mayoral candidates. To...

As some of you remember I had an issue with a neighbor recently . I wrote a letter asking for repayment of the fraudulently taken money, a...