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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

How To Protect Your Pipes In Freezing Temperatures

Old houses have such charm, and so little insulation. As this stretch of frigid temperatures continue, our homes’ pipes are at greater risk for freezing. And worse, bursting all over your house. So what can you do? Start by identifying pipes that are at the greatest risk, starting with outdoor spouts and any pipes that run along exterior […]

Things We Take For Granted: The Freedom to Sled

When I was a kid, snow days meant sledding down the best hill in the area: Capitol Hill. It was part of the fun of living in this neighborhood. We were a short walk from a huge hill that was protected from traffic, and we had the added benefit of a beautiful view of the […]

Hill Buzz

District Source reported that Edens Development received initial approval from the Zoning Commission (ZC) for their concept to build an Angelika movie theater and either office or residential above Union Market. In light of the proposed CSX Virginia Avenue Tunnel project, The Hill Rag examined what our local government has historically done to protect communities and historic structures from a catastrophic […]

Valentine’s Day at Union Market and on Barracks Row

Whether you love or hate Valentine’s Day, there are events galore this weekend for couples and singles alike. And it’s the weekend, so why not show some love to your neighborhood with some local shopping and dining? Barracks Row Main Street will be setting up a photo booth from 6:30-10:30pm on Saturday on the 500 block between […]

Adoptable Pet: Freya

We’re branching out from dogs at the request of the Washington Humane Society, which wants to remind people that they have more than just dogs and cats in need of good homes. If you like cute cuddly rabbits, consider Freya! She’s been at the Washington Humane Society for over 275 days waiting for her forever home. Freya could […]

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Things We Take For Granted: The Freedom to Sled

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Valentine’s Day at Union Market and on Barracks Row

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Adoptable Pet: Freya