Do you often flip through home design magazines and think “if only”? Many of us do, and the braver among us have event taken the plunge and done a major renovation project. Learn from the experiences of those brave souls and gather ideas next Saturday, October 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Renovator’s […]
As you make your commute this Wednesday, plan to encounter sidewalk and street congestion. Take a deep breath, be safe and patient, and meditate on this: We live in an awesome neighborhood built for biking and walking for commuters of all ages! Wednesday, October 7 is International Walk-to-School Day and even more kids than usual […]
It’s hard to believe that the Hill Center opened its grand doors four years ago this fall. The lovingly restored building at 921 Pennsylvania Avenue SE has become a go-to site for activities, ranging from cooking, dancing and language classes, cultural and educational programs; a meeting space for civic groups; and a festive event space. […]
Here on Capitol Hill, conversations between neighbors vary between a few safe topics. We talk about our pets, our kids, our gardens, our favorite restaurants and such. With elections (always) on the horizon, it’s best to stay away from politics. Money is ok as long as you keep the conversation to real estate prices, climbing tax bills […]
“It don’t mean a thing if it ain’t got that swing,” is a sentiment that rarely accompanies a history lecture, but when the Overbeck History Project hosts a talk about Duke Ellington’s life in Washington, things will be swingin’. Ellington, a DC native who is considered the world’s greatest jazz composer, is the topic of […]