When those fancy new multi-space meters were installed around the Southeast side of Capitol Hill, I assumed that they were about efficiency (fitting more parking spots on each block), aesthetics (2 big green machines in place of 20 ugly metal meters), and revenue (the city can increase rates more easily and reduce the frequency of […]
Denise D’Amour, co-owner of Capitol Hill Bikes with Laurie Morin, told THIH today that she could no longer financially manage the three leases she held from building owner and landlord Margot Kelly, and that closing operations there was a “mutual decision.” “She is not the bad guy here… She felt it was ‘all or nothing’ with […]
Local institution, Capitol Hill Bikes, has lost its lease and will be closing its doors. We are still working on getting the full story, but rumor has it the tax burden combined with the monthly lease have lead to the loss of this well-known and respected business. According to the the notice that went out […]
The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) announced last week that Barracks Row Main Street was one of ten recipients of funding through DDOT’s Transportation Enhancement Program. The grants are intended to improve the pedestrian experience around the city and Barracks Row Main Street seeks to do this while also connecting visitors to the history of […]
Have you recently enlisted in the armed services? Did you break up with your boyfriend whom you promised to love for all of eternity, but you can’t get rid of the tattoo of his name on your arm? Then DC Ink (409 8th Street, SE) is just the place for you. DC Ink’s staff of […]