Andrew Wiseman

Photo by philliefan99 You see them everywhere: people on the street trying to get you to give money to a certain cause. Maybe it's Street Sense, the homeless newspaper, or an environmental group, political cause, or humanitarian organization. But luckily, there are many ways to help out a cause.... continue reading on DCist

Photo by paperclipexpress Our city has the benefit of having a lot of newspapers available. That means you really have to set yourself apart from the pack. Overheard of the Week Outside Union Station's Metro entrance: Express employee: "Express! Get your Express! A paper that has nothing at all... continue reading on DCist

Photo by M.V. Jantzen Washington D.C. is, understandably, a big destination for tourists. It's the seat of power for the country, the architecture is grand, there are monuments, world-class museums, historical sites, and tons to learn. It's really a great experience for anybody, even if it does mean the... continue reading on DCist

Photo by lovedc You have to like the way kids think. They might be ridiculous one minute and geniuses the next. And sometimes they have an interesting way of categorizing things. Overheard of the Week On the Blue line Tuesday afternoon around 4:00 p.m.: A young boy about five... continue reading on DCist

Photo by every.seven For whatever reason, parents seem to be saying a lot of interesting stuff in the past few weeks. Maybe it's that more tourists are in town, or that the weather is nice so people can get out and about. In any case, here's some good advice.... continue reading on DCist