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Claudia Rauch

Claudia, a Hill native, is a marketing and social media professional whose passion for food and love for D.C. got her started on her first blog, brunchandthecity.com. Claudia is the Marketing Director for Fulcrum Properties Group, and serves on the board of CHAMPS, Capitol Hill's Chamber of Commerce. You can contact Claudia at Claudia[at]thehillishome.com

First Sip: Church and State

The first time I walked into Church and State I was immediately overcome with the smell of incense — a type with a distinct smell that brought back memories of trying to sit up straight in uncomfortable wood pews while pretending to pay attention to an inaudible and painfully long sermon. The bar was dark […]

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I don’t mind winter in DC too much but when the Firefox weather tool bar shows frozen thermometers and wintery mix spilling out of gray clouds, I can’t help but daydream about moving to warmer climates. Like I’ve said before, if it’s going to be this cold, I want snow and all the fun that […]

Reader Poll: Snow Day

Growing up in DC, I have become used to winters with no snow days. We had some great storms that resulted in days (and even weeks) off of school, especially when going to a high school that followed Montgomery County for weather-related closings. But we have also had many years of nothing but an occasional […]

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Another week, another snow forecast that amounts to nothing more than a dusting. That snow shower last week was quite lovely but it seemed to leave barely and inch, which then left us with icy sidewalks all over the neighborhood. And last night’s ice storm? If we’re going to have “wintery weather,” I want it […]

Claudia Rauch

First Sip: Church and State

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DDOT Historic Photos of the East Capitol Street Bridge

Reader Poll: Snow Day

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