Photos from the Archives: Ford’s Many Theatres
Originally posted on FORD'S THEATRE | BLOG:
An 1873 print of John T. Ford’s current and former theatres in Baltimore and Washington, as well as his Baltimore residence. Library of…
Striking Shift in Educational Attainment of DC Residents 2008-2013 (was: Growth in Master’s Degree attainment in DC)
Originally posted on District, Measured:
We know that the DC metro area is home to a greater share of college graduates than the nation as a whole. We’ve been wondering, though,…
What’s in a name? Heurich Brewery and its beers
Originally posted on Collections Corner:
How do we choose the Collections Corner topic each month? Because the Collections Corner exhibit is connected to our History & Hops beer tasting and…
D.C.’s Growth Has Slowed, Leaving Other Boom Cities to Take the Spotlight
Originally posted on District, Measured:
Several months ago we reported that D.C.’s population boom is slowing. The city’s been growing for almost a decade, with the biggest population increases happening…
The federal government is a stabilizing factor in the District’s economy, but its role is getting smaller
Originally posted on District, Measured:
In March of 2015, for the first time since September 2011, the number of federal civilian employees working in the District showed an increase. If…
Humanitini: DC’s New Americans? Thursday, May 21, at The Coupe
Originally posted on Park View, D.C.:
Here’s a local opportunity to participate in the Humanities Council of Washington, DC’s Humanitini Program. On Thursday, May 21, the next program will…
Slavery & Emancipation in Washington, D.C. – Bibliography
Slavery & Emancipation in Washington, D.C. – Bibliography Timeline to abolition: 1836, “Gag Rule” prohibits discussion in Congress of abolition of slavery 1850 Slave trade abolished in Washington, D.C. Bill … Continue reading
State and Local Tax Burdens on Households in the Metro Area: DC’s Are Lowest
Originally posted on District, Measured:
In 2013, a household in the District’s suburbs with an income of $75,000 paid 9 percent to 25 percent more in state and local taxes than…
Hidden Washington: Tiber Creek
Originally posted on Park View, D.C.:
Tiber Creek (or Goose Creek) is not something many people talk about much any more, much less know about, despite its importance to…
A Day that Changed American History
Originally posted on Circulating Now:
By Roxanne Beatty and Jill L. Newmark This week, Circulating Now marks a pivotal event in American history with a short series of posts. 150…