Such an awesome and modern building with a very cool sculpture in the middle. Was making some DC…read morePower Plays aka meetings with Chiefs of Staff and General Counsel of U.S. Senators (mine in Oklahoma) in this ultra cool and modern building, and "Felt the Bern" (visiting Senator Bernie Sanders and asking his staffers what committees he works on - from memory, Health, Education, Labor, Veterans' Affairs, Energy & Natural Resources), visited the offices of the two Senators from my home state of Cali (Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff) and dropped off my card with Senator Thom Tillis, who chairs the Subcommittee on IP. Many young staffers work here so that was very inspiring to see!

I was unaware that this was the third office building in use for the Senate. Started construction…read morein the 1970s and finished in 1982, this building was named for Michigan senator Philip A. Hart. Like the House, the Senate buildings are all connected. With Hart, it is immediately connected to Dirksen. This building was mostly constructed due to the fact that the senate staff exploded when it was agreed upon that each member would be able to hire staff for a committee they were assigned to. The building is beautiful and it feels open. Natural light pours in over the statue in the atrium. With the contemporary style in here, it doesn't feel so institutional. Signage is ample to direct you where you need to go. One thing to check out in here is the designs that could have been the capitol building.

Dirksen is the second office building that houses members and staff of the Senate. Although this…read morebuilding received its naming in 1972, after longtime Minority Leader Everett Dirksen of Illinois, the funds were authorized in 1941. The day before the U.S. entered WWII. Although funding was secured, the war delayed construction. The Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 was a way to modernize and streamline the Senate. But well before this building started construction they ended up having to rent space in nearby office and government buildings. With the addition of Hawaii and Alaska on their heels. Delay after delay caused this building to finally open on October 15, 1958. Dirksen is directly adjacent and connected to Hart. Of course, it is connected via tunnels to Russell. Housing a mix of senators and committee chambers. You can easily get lost in the halls. Signage is ample. However, travelling the tunnels makes you feel like you are in an area you shouldn't be. But just continue to follow the signs.

There's something about early 20th century mansions in Washington, D.C. Just off of Meridian…read moreHill/Malcolm X Park, the non-profit Meridian International Center runs two mansions on their campus. If you ever get the chance to go to one of their many events. take time to explore its grand rooms and courtyard.

I live in Ward 6 from 1989- 2020. Crime is WAY DOWN since then and Tommy Wells & Charles Allen…read moredeserve much of the credit. Crime increases when no one is on the streets. Ward 6 is a walkable community where people know their neighbors and that makes everybody safer. The Trumpists and their ilk won't stop until full fascism and racism become cool again in Washington, DC. Charles Allen listens and works hard. He is a great neighbor. Don't give in to Trumpist fear. Support Charles Allen, I do!

Let's see what he does. He has a whole set of police questions. Bodies don't equal better public…read moresafety. The cops seem out of control. I think a lot of the City's problems stem from an inadequate Constitution. The problems will continue until it's addressed. Is Charles the man to step up to the time? The next review will reveal,

Still a mess in my opinion. They have added more than a dozen kiosk shops that sell fast food,…read morecoffee, drinks or trinkets. However the water fountain and park part of the "water park" are still closed.

For almost ten years, I worked in Crystal Park. Many weekends, you would see photographers snapping…read morephotos of quinceaneras with their big and bright dresses. Now this park is more hipster with multiple food vendors like Call Your Mother Deli and a coffee shop. There's seating, events, and even an elevated bar. Street parking is nearby.

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program provides Bill Payment Assistance, Emergency Bill…read moreAssistance and Weatherization Services. The LIHEAP was created to fight poverty and inequality, como mi. But the LIHEAP & I have different methods. Personally, I like their approach better. Aaaaaaand, it's probably a lot less painful . . . In California: For Weatherization Services you must call your local provider or whatevs, I wasn't really listening. For Bill Payment Assistance, as a 1-person household, you must report less than $2,091 per month as well as pay your utility bill yourself and be a resident of California. If you need help finding local energy assistance resources: 1-866-674-6327 For information about the campaign: 202.429.8855 info@liheap.org . . . LOVE ya'all enuff 2 wanna make YOUr lives better, but YOU gotta do the work, just like imma workin on shapin up my own messsssssss Xoxocoxox JD

I registered for a race and picked up a T-Shirt. The staff was nice. The facility has activities…read morefor the community. The only improvement would be a pool. The web site has useful information.

I really hate when white people come to predominantly black and latino communities and leave…read morecomments like the one below. My experience with the gym is that it very much is indoors the way it is outdoors. It's a great space for those who live in the community and for anyone who isn't a part of the community, they should frequent the spaces where they feel "at home". Glad I am only a few blocks away!