Some residents of Richmond, Virginia found themselves without power last Wednesday, though likely didn’t understand why. The answer is unfortunately tragic, and could have been more so. A construction worker at a site in downtown Richmond came into contact with live power lines while operating a scissor lift. Thanks to the quick thinking of a…
Read MoreSt. Patrick’s Day is drawing near and the pipes are calling all down the Potomac and across the Beltway region. Despite its origin as a religious feast day, St. Patrick’s Day has evolved into a decidedly secular celebration of Irish heritage. Free-flowing alcoholic beverages, rowdy parade crowds, and collective spring fever are a common sight…
Read MoreFor many people, a trip to a “big box” retailer such as Target is just a part of their weekly routine. The wide range of products and services offered by these retailers, coupled with their ubiquitous locations, make them a quite literal one-stop-shop for everything from groceries to consumer electronics. But these stores can also…
Read MoreOn February 21st, 1965, minister, activist, and civil rights leader Malcolm X was shot and killed while delivering a speech at New York City’s Audubon Ballroom. He was just 39 years old. Born Malcolm Little in Omaha, Nebraska, X rose to notoriety in the national civil rights movement. His combative, fiery rhetoric made him a…
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