A total of 15 people have been displaced by a house fire that broke out just before noon today at 1408 30th Street SE, according to D.C. Fire/EMS spokesperson Pete Piringer. The nine adults, six children and various pets who lived in the detached single-family home in the Fort Dupont neighborhood of Southeast D.C. are unable to return home due to significant smoke and fire damage. Firefighters believe the blaze started in the basement, but the cause of the fire is under investigation, Piringer said. Thankfully, no injuries have been reported. more ›

Willie O'Ree came to Washington, D.C. yesterday to enjoy a hockey practice with kids at Fort Dupont Ice Arena. O'Ree was the first African American player in the NHL. more ›

In response to the record temperatures outside, the District has opened eight of its public swimming pools today. If for some reason you're free for the rest of the afternoon, head on down to cool off.: more ›

Written by DCist contributor Andrew Wiseman. Today, Northwest D.C. is the scene of battles over gentrification and parking. In 1864, however, it was the scene of another kind of battle: an invasion by Southern troops. Fort Stevens, hidden on Quackenbos Street NW between 13th and Georgia, is a pretty unremarkable place. A few steps from the Georgia Avenue Thrift Store and a 70 bus stop, it’s basically a strangely-shaped hill (the fort’s earthworks) with a... more ›

Yesterday's discussion in the comments served as an interesting reminder of how, despite gentrification, the District remains largely divided. How many residents of Upper Northwest have had a drink at Georgena's Restaurant & Bar (once known as Player's Lounge)? Similarly, how many Fort Dupont residents frequent Bourbon? Though certainly due in part to geography, the plain fact of the matter is that divisions in D.C. remain, and can be the cause of much strife. Just read other posts we've written on "The G Word". more ›