Looking for slightly off-Hill plans for the weekend? Stop by the latest project from 2018 Restaurateur of the Year Ari Gejdenson, Via, at 2000 Fenwick St NE right on the corner of Fenwick and Okie in Ivy City. Via is the ninth location for Gejdenson in the DC area, and also his second project aimed […]
Alan Chargin has contributed small business profiles for TheHillIsHome.com this year, and today he shares with us his intention to run for ANC and information about the office itself. I am excited to announce I’m running for Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner (ANC)! If you are not familiar with the ANC, it is a well-organized way for […]
Alan Chargin shares stories behind how Capitol Hill small businesses got their start. This week, he sat down with Kimberly Hawkins, owner of Howl to the Chief. The following conversation has been edited for clarity and brevity. Tell us what everyone should know about Howl to the Chief. We serve most small animals, not […]
France ‘should’ win the World Cup. But here in Capitol Hill, I’ll tell you why we should root for Croatia. Unimportant disclaimer: I am 1st generation Croatian. It is true that France helped us win our independence during the American Revolution. It is true France graced us with the beautiful Statue of Liberty. And it […]
On Saturday, April 7, several Hill East neighbors with support from nine local businesses and organizations launched a monthly cleanup effort around Capitol Hill. These efforts were already underway with support from 7-Eleven, and last month, they were ramped up with help from The Pretzel Bakery, Fulcrum Properties Group, Congressional Cemetery, Trusty’s, Frager’s Hardware, Sundance […]