Tim Krepp

Tim is The Hill is Home's resident curmudgeon. He is a tour guide and the author of two books, Capitol Hill Haunts and Ghosts of Georgetown, as well as shorter pieces which have appeared in the Washington City Paper, Huffington Post, and other outlets. He also maintains, and very occasionally updates, the blog DC Like a Local, which seeks to provide useful tips to Washington’s visitors. Recently, Tim was a happily unsuccessful candidate for the D.C. Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives, and takes an active interest in improving his community. Tim lives on Capitol Hill with his wife, Denise, and two daughters.

Tim Krepp
05 Nov 2010

Reservation 13 Update – A Social Services Dumping Ground

I don’t remember my Dante well enough, but I believe community meetings are featured in the 4th ring of Hell, correct? I bring this up, because last night, Councilmember Wells hosted a meeting to discuss with neighbors ongoing developments at the former DC General site collectively known as Reservation 13. Two main issues are facing […]


04 Nov 2010

Reservation 13 Meeting Tonight

Those of us who live in Hill East can be forgiven if we don’t breathlessly track every tidbit of news coming out regarding Reservation 13, the large expanse of land that encompasses the former DC General facility. Progress lurches along slowly, with the most recent tangible step being the demolition of the former (and non-historic) […]


21 Oct 2010

Initial Concepts Released for the Maples

It’s been awhile since we heard what’s going on at the Maples on South Carolina Avenue. Ever since it ceased being Friendship House, rumors have swirled about the oldest existing house on Capitol Hill. Last week, the new owners, along with their architect Cunningham and Quill, presented initial concepts to a community meeting at Christ […]


08 Oct 2010

New Game and Puzzle Store to Open on Penn (Yes, NEW Retail!)

What? You want more retail on the Hill? Well, local Hill resident and parent Kathleen Donahue is jumping into the fray. Kathleen is opening Labyrinth Games & Puzzles at 645 Pennsylvania Avenue, the space formerly occupied by Remix. Moving past the ancient copy of Risk you have moldering away in your closet, Labyrinth will offer […]


05 Oct 2010

Walking Shtick Tours: a New Way to See the Hill!

As part of our long standing scheme to avoid honest labor, Robert Pohl and I are proud to announce our latest venture, Walking Shtick Tours, a Capitol Hill based walking tour company that focuses on examining the nuances of life on the Hill through the ages and has a little fun while doing it. We’ll […]


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