It’s not a secret that Capitol Hill is an excellent neighborhood to raise and entertain children. The oft-repeated comment in my house is “what are we going to do today?” With the metro, a bike or regular wheels you’re within easy reach of tons of great ways to keep your young ones entertained, learning — […]
Don’t you love seeing the DC flags on display throughout our neighborhood? You’ll spot it everywhere: flagpoles, on the side of homes, emblazoning everything from t-shirts and sunglasses to kid’s onesies. Want to make a big statement about our fair city? Enter the DC Flag Day Contest, and get to it before Flag Day, this Sunday, […]
Summer doesn’t start until June 21 but as the temperatures near 90, summer time activities can commence. To me, that means consuming barbecue, and doing it with vigor. Sadly, unlike where I grew up, you don’t see many guys standing around a converted oil tank barbecue grill on the Hill. I’m on a quest for the […]
Are you looking longingly at community gardens as you walk around the neighborhood? The tender carrot greens seem to unfurl more each day and the pea fronds are inching along nicely. Urban farming isn’t your cup to tea? Want something local and delicious before the weekend? You can fill up your grocery bag with local organic […]
It’s a holiday weekend, so it may be time to fire up the grill. Want to make it a tastebud experience your guests won’t soon forget? Consider heading over to Sapore Oil and Vinegar, located at 660 Pennsylvania Ave, SE for a bottle of Bipartisian Barbecue Sauce for a nuanced and HOT sauce. If you want to […]