JDLand noticed that some signs on the Southwest Freeway that direct drivers to the Navy Yard area for gas should probably be updated. The Washington Post looked at the possibility of the Anacostia River being swimmable in the future. District Source reported that the Zoning Commission said that the proposal to build an Angelika movie […]
I recently wrote about the Wheeler Ferry and its importance in getting people across the Anacostia in the days before the federal government moved to Washington. I also mentioned the bridge that replaced it, but not its eventual demise – or the role it played during the burning of Washington 200 years ago.
If you’ve ever been to the waterfront of the Navy Yard-Ballpark neighborhood, you’ve hopefully seen the amazing Diamond Teague Park, Yards Park, and Navy Yard Riverwalk trail that span the northern edge of the Anacostia River. Unfortunately, this area is also home to large amounts of washed-up and washed-in trash and debris, which many people […]
Capitol Hill is no stranger to political corruption. Usually, a Washington scandal unfolds at a famous hotel, in a smoky bar or behind the gates of a private residence. But, for one of Washington’s most recent examples, you’ll need to head down to the riverbanks of the Anacostia, alongside the 11th Street Bridge, to the […]
This spring, why not enjoy the unseasonably warm weather? Go with the flow — of the Anacostia River that is. Capitol Hill is close to some well-worn walking, jogging and biking paths, but for a more unique cardio routine, you may want to head to the Anacostia Boathouse and give crew a try. The Capital Rowing […]