Their first king was kind of a hottie. Their national food is steak and fries OR mussels and fries. Their streets are lined with delicious waffles (or so I like to think before I go to sleep). Their chocolate is silky and delicious and synonymous with proper Valentine’s Day procedure. And as if this (mussel) […]
Let’s face it, the Capitol Riverfront may not be the first neighborhood that comes to mind when you think of a local music scene. You’re probably heading to clubs along H Street or U Street when you want to listen to up-and-coming acts. But on July 28th, the Capitol Riverfront will finally get its chance […]
To me, Independence Day is a pretty special day on Capitol Hill. Yes there is the deep meaning of living so close to the federal government on a day we remember our declaration of freedom and how special and unique that is. Sure, there’s that. But Capitol Hill seems to take on a very small-town […]
Capitol Hill is no stranger to political corruption. Usually, a Washington scandal unfolds at a famous hotel, in a smoky bar or behind the gates of a private residence. But, for one of Washington’s most recent examples, you’ll need to head down to the riverbanks of the Anacostia, alongside the 11th Street Bridge, to the […]
Memorial Day is the official unofficial start of summer, and based on the temperatures this past holiday weekend we may be in for quite a hot and humid season. Fortunately there are aquatic ways to beat the heat right here on the Hill. Whether you’re looking for water slides or working on your tan poolside, […]