D.C. is often portrayed as a land of monuments and politicians. We want to show you something more. These are the stories that matter to us — about the city, its people, and the lives they lead — sometimes joyous, sometimes sad, often messy, but always interesting.
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The Dog Days of Summer

It’s been a hot and humid August.
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Herons

We’re lucky to have a lot of herons in the local area. Good places to see them in the city are at Constitution Gardens, Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens, or Rock Creek.
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Summer Doldrums

It’s the hottest time of the year, and not much is scheduled in D.C., but still people are out and around and we’ve seen a lot of interesting things these past couple of weeks.