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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

Council Approves Wires on H Street; Power Substation Meeting Tonight

This afternoon, the DC Council unanimously approved emergency legislation to allow streetcars on H Street and Benning Road NE and to move forward with an overhead wire power source. A vote on a permanent version of the legislation will occur on July 13, 2010. The full press release from Tommy Wells office can be found […]

Hill Buzz

I love the week before holiday weekends. Half of the office has already left for vacation, I’m busy enough that time flies by, and I have a long relaxing weekend to look forward too. Just a few days to get through, and a few projects to finish up and it’ll be time for BBQs, pools, […]

Ginko Gardens Anniversary Sale Starts Saturday

Need to get your garden and patio in shape for a 4th of July BBQ? You’re in luck! Ginkgo Gardens turns ten years old on July 1st and will be kicking off its 10-day anniversary sale on Saturday morning at 8 am. Select annuals and perennials will be 25-50% off, all trees and shrubs will […]

Support The Argonaut at the Rock and Roll Hotel

The good news reported by the Argonaut: the fire was mostly contained to their kitchen, which was separated from the rest of the building by a thick brick wall, saving the rest of the establishment from more severe damage. The bad news: smoke damage was bad and they will need time for repairs before opening […]

Hello Cupcake to Open on Barracks Row

Barracks Row Main Street announced the news yesterday on their Twitter account — Hello Cupcake will be opening a second location at 705 8th Street, SE, one of the three storefronts previously occupied by Capitol Hill Bikes. According to Barracks Row Main Street, they hope to open for business in two or three months. I […]