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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

More Opportunities To Hear From The Candidates

In addition to the forum at Southeast Library last Tuesday night, Ward 6 Council candidates, Tommy Wells and Kelvin Robinson, discussed and debated Ward 6 issues on the Kojo Nnamdi Show on Wednesday, as well as at another neighborhood forum on Thursday night. Transcripts, video, and audio for all events are shared below so you […]

DDOT Historic Photos of the 3rd Street Tunnel

In this latest selection of photos from DDOT’s historic photos of DC streets on its Flickr page, we take a look at the 3rd Street Tunnel. I think these are some of my favorites, with the Botanic Gardens in the background.

What the Candidates Said

As I sat at my computer after Tuesday night’s Ward 6 Council Democratic Candidates Forum, I struggled with how to summarize an hour and a half long discussion into a blog post of fewer than 700-1,000 words. A lot of interesting questions were asked, and a lot of political jargon was offered in return. Yes, […]

Tonight: Ward 6 Council Democratic Candidates Forum

Come by the Southeast Library tonight at 6:30 pm to hear Tommy Wells and Kelvin Robinson speak about issues affecting our community and learn a bit more about what they plan to do for the neighborhood if elected. The forum will be hosted by WTOP Journalist Mark Segraves and is sponsored by the Capitol Hill […]

Reader Poll: Walkable for Whom?

A Washington Post article about Councilmember Tommy Wells last week sparked some discussion about his platform for a “Livable, Walkable” community. Articles from the Washington City Paper’s Housing Complex and TBD highlighted a few of the “but walkable for whom” arguments that left me wondering, where do our readers stand on this issue? Take the […]