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Jen DeMayo

Jen DeMayo has been a waitress, an actor, a puppeteer and a writer for the Hill Rag. She worked for many years for the Atlas Performing Arts Center which has resulted in her being a relentless H Street booster/Streetcar apologist. She is originally from the New York-New Jersey area and is consequently one of the many who whine endlessly about DC’s lack of good bagels and pizza. She is the mom to two boys who currently attend DCPS (off the Hill.) No matter what she may end up accomplishing in her life, she is sure that her obituary headline will say she was the founder of Moms on the Hill.

Stimulating Theater – Federal Dollars at Work, on the Stage

The Hill’s very own Theater Alliance has received federal stimulus money earmarked to prevent layoffs. Like the classical deus ex machine of our theatrical forefathers, the money has arrived just in time. “I’m the only employee and I was going to have to lay myself off,” said Paul Douglas Michnewicz, a co- founder and artistic […]

H is for History

This event really should have been covered by Robert or Tim since they are the THIH history experts, but since the meeting was held above my office [at Atlas Performing Arts Center ] I guess it was only right that I attend. I’m so glad I did, it was actually interesting. Or it could mean […]

H Street Businesses and Backstage on TV

The Palace of Wonders, the Red and the Black, the Rock and Roll Hotel, the H Street Martini Lounge and the H Street Country Club as well as the Hill’s own Backstage will be featured in an episode of Washington Full Circle called “Walk on the Wild Side!” The show can be found on Channel […]

Woman Shot on H Street NE

This afternoon, just before 1pm a woman was shot in the leg in front of 1375 H Street NE. DCist reports the woman’s wounds are serious but not life-threatening. The gunman, who was in a wheelchair at the time of the shooting, is still at large. While all shootings are terrifying and disturbing, this one […]

Time to Bust a Move: Special this week at Joy of Motion

If you have not yet tried a class at Joy of Motion Dance Center at the Atlas now is the time to get your hip hop/ballet/ballroom/yoga on. They are offering a special until September 6th for all first-time adult students. Take any drop-in class you choose for only $10. A complete schedule of classes can […]