The grand opening of the World Chess Hall of Fame at 4652 Maryland Avenue occurred last Thursday evening and a guesstimated crowd of 400 or so shared in the celebration. Among those in attendance were a celebrated group of inductees, chess-world dignitaries from around the globe, public officials (Lewis Reed, President of the Board of…
A Powerful Memorial on Art Hill
It may be hard for you to decifer the teddy bear alongside the crucifix on the hood of the car. 2,996 flags have been installed on Art Hill by 250 volunteers. Each of the flags bears the name of a victim of the 9/11 tragedy. Congressman Russ Carnahan was one of the many speakers at…