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Kyra Deblaker-Gebhard

Kyra DeBlaker-Gebhard was a college English instructor and part-time writer living in New Jersey when the prospect of living a new and exciting life in Washington, D.C., presented itself. Kyra walked away from her job as a teacher and, with her new beau, discovered all of the wonderful things the District had to offer. Ten years later, Kyra is married to the guy she followed to D.C., mother of two charming, but messy children, caretaker of a small army of furry animals and proud owner of an ever-changing Capitol Hill home. When not tending to her human and furry family, Kyra is managing a website for a local non-profit, renovating her hill home and attending Nats games at Nationals Park.

Things We Take for Granted: The Hot Dog man at Union Meat Company

The hot dog man — he is the best thing you don’t know about at Eastern Market! While others are lining up at Market Lunch, you’ll find me at the south side of the Union Meat Company counter, where I can get an all beef hot dog, soda and chips for a steal — $2.50 […]

Frager’s Turns Back Time in Store Window

If you have ever walked past Frager’s Hardware, you’ve surely noticed the store’s busy window display. This week, in honor of the store’s 90th anniversary, Jessica Moore, a consultant in the paint department, has taken the once busy space and created a dueling “then and now” window display to commemorate the store’s rich history. “The […]

To Do List

Kenny Chesney got it right in his song “The Boys of Fall,” which serves as a tribute to small town football stars; fall is the season of the football player, be him small town quarterback or big time wide receiver. Beginning in September and lasting into the new year, our weekends, already filled with trips […]

Frager’s Hardware Turns 90!

Frager’s Hardware, a fixture on Capitol Hill since 1920, is commemorating its 90th year in business with a week-long customer appreciation event beginning Monday, September 27 and running through Sunday, October 3. Every day for an entire week, the Hill’s favorite hardware store will feature daily raffles and giveaways, special bargain prices and DIY seminars. […]

Express Best of 2010: Vote for your Favorite Hill People and Places

If you missed your chance to vote in the District’s primary election—and how could you?—then exercise your civic duty by voting for your favorite Hill restaurants, bars, stores and even personalities in Express’ Best of 2010 competition. Not sure what or who to vote for? Check out the Hill people and places that made the list! […]