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04 Mar 2010

Things We Take for Granted: Tortilla Cafe

So, there was this post on DCist yesterday outlining where one might find “real” California-style tacos.  This came on the heels of Chris Bertish’s epic win at Mavericks on February 13th, which had me glued to my monitor watching the live stream of the guys slaying waves with 50-foot faces and trying to catch glimpses […]


04 Mar 2010

The To Do List

Wash up, people,  put a fresh sprig of greenery behind your ear, and start looking for signs of spring. You’ll find some early color here. City Gallery at 804 H Street has an opening reception  for its eclectic all-member exhibition March 6th from 6-9 pm. Now, butter up: Join the Boy Scouts on the Hill […]


04 Mar 2010

How the Schools of Capitol Hill Got their Names – Tyler Elementary

There’s no great mystery on how John Tyler Elementary got it’s name; long standing practice in DC schools was to name them after Presidents. Built in 1890, the original Tyler building was the eight room schoolhouse we’ve seen at Brent, Maury (still standing), Ludlow-Taylor, etc. It originally faced 11th Street, SE, between G and I, […]


03 Mar 2010

Get Your Design Dilemmas Solved by Local Designers

Does your bedroom look more like a busy department store dressing room than a restful retreat? Do your cluttered kitchen counters and cabinets make it difficult to prepare even a simple meal? Is your living room so overwhelmed with toys that guests ask if items are for sale? The Hill is Home is asking readers […]


03 Mar 2010

Wanted: Writers for The Hill is Home

The Hill is Home is fast approaching its first birthday and we would like to expand our pool of writers covering Capitol Hill. That means we need help… your help. We are looking for writers who would like to cover local events, businesses, people, the arts, sports, restaurants and bars, and issues such as development, […]


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