There’s a new kid on the block in Eastern Market! Well, a few of them, really. Capitol Learning Academy is a new, affordable, private elementary school that is opening its doors this fall in the Eastern Market area of Capitol Hill. The founder of the school, Alex Roosenburg, is an experienced classroom teacher, technology coordinator, […]
Here at The Hill is Home, we have been happy to offer music and adult to-do lists, but have not really focused on the younger set – mainly because our friends at KidFriendly DC have been doing such a stellar job. Now, in an effort to expand our offerings, we are now partnering with them […]
It’s OPEN HOUSE TIME! Thank you to Dare Johnson Wenzler for sharing her weekly open houses with us. To access the link, click here! Looking for something different? Then you’d better check out 1375 G Street NE, unit H. This 9,500 square foot penthouse is like nothing in DC. This home is a stunning true loft conversion that […]
Alan Chargin will be sharing stories behind how Capitol Hill small businesses got their start. This week, he sat down with Laurie Gillman, owner of East City Bookshop at 645 Pennsylvania Avenue SE. The following conversation has been edited for clarity and brevity. Alan: How did you decide on opening a bookstore? Laurie: In […]
In a “turn back time” moment, I recently read a March 2014 opinion piece by Washington Post writer Robert McCartney about Muriel Bowser. At the time, she was a candidate for mayor and Mr. McCartney questioned Ms. Bowser’s commitment to affordable housing. Can she implement them, he wondered and then ended with the statement that […]