The Partnership for Civil Justice Fund, a civil-rights watchdog group, released yesterday a set of emails from District officials that it claims as proof that Mayor Vince Gray's administration is "[inflating] the cost of the Occupy movement." more ›

The past few years I have been more adventurous when it comes the fruits of the sea. I love scallops, oysters and mussels. So when I drove by the Maine Avenue Fish Market on my way to the DMV back in November my curiosity was piqued and yesterday, I made my first visit to the over 200 year old open air seafood extravaganza under Interstate 395. more ›

Although we're just reaching the peak of spring, D.C.’s local markets are packed with the fruits (and vegetables) of early summer abundance. We're lucky to live in a city that boasts an amazing number of markets specializing in local and fresh foods. From the Maine Avenue fish market to Eastern Market to the many farmers markets across the area, it’s easy to find fresh, local offerings that include fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, and seafood. Many of the city’s markets are open year round and the Washington Post has a helpful guide that lets readers search for markets by location and day of the week. A recent trip to several area markets provided a glimpse of just some of the fantastic foods that May in the Mid-Atlantic has to offer. more ›