After four years of falling or stagnant DC Comprehensive Assessment System (CAS) scores, the hard work of Amidon-Bowen teachers and students is beginning to show results. The exam, given each spring, tests the proficiency of the city’s students in 3rd through 8th grade, as well as 10th grade, in reading […]
Jefferson Scores Big!
There are many reasons why Jefferson Academy is reaching new heights. We all know that DC initiated major school reforms in 2007 and had persistently low test scores. We all know there is much work to be done. Each Spring, the DC Comprehensive Assessment System (CAS) tests are administered to students in […]
Boats and Homes 2013!
Can dogs live on a boat? Can cats? Can a family? Can a bin of composting worms live on a boat? All these questions and more can be answered by attending the Southwest DC Waterfront Boat-Home Tour, on Saturday, October 26th. Located on the southwest waterfront, along the Washington Channel, […]
Blind Whino Opens G40 Arts Summit
Shane Pomajambo, Executive Director of Art Whino gallery, has made a name for himself developing an internationally recognized network of over 1200 artists. Located in National Harbor, MD, Art Whino has won Best Art Gallery from the Washington City Paper five years running. For some time, Shane has sought the […]
Real Estate Update
This month we see the most significant change is in the average days on market category, the average days on market for July 2012 was 85 opposed to 44 in July 2013. Also keep a close eye on average sold price compared to average list price, it usually stays north […]
OPED: March on Washington, 50 Years Later
I am so proud of my dad, Clifford Taylor Lee, Sr. Even at the age of 81, he was determined to be in attendance at the 2013 March on Washington. On August 28th, 1963, my dad attended the historic first March on Washington. Dad said that “nothing could have stopped me […]
St. Augustine’s to Host NAACP Speaker
Sherrilyn Ifill, the seventh President and Director-Counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc., will be the featured speaker at the third Celebratory Dinner Honoring the Legacy of Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall at St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church, Thursday, October 17th, 2013. The reception starts at 6:30 p.m., […]