Alan Chargin shares stories behind how Capitol Hill small businesses got their start. This week, he sat down with Kimberly Hawkins, owner of Howl to the Chief. The following conversation has been edited for clarity and brevity. Tell us what everyone should know about Howl to the Chief. We serve most small animals, not […]
Last week, we looked at Ludwig de Wette’s visit to Washington in 1837, particularly his first impressions as well as his thoughts on John Quincy Adams. Today, we will look at the primary event of his time in the nation’s capital: The inauguration of Martin van Buren. De Wette had had difficulties finding lodging due […]
It’s hot out there, and D.C.’s trees need your help staying hydrated. Take the pledge with Casey Trees to water the trees in your neighborhood and you’ll receive a free rain gauge! Newly planted trees — those that have been in the ground less than three years — require 25 gallons of water, approximately 1.5 […]
Doesn’t this look like super literate Abbey Road? Maybe I’ve just got Paul McCartney on my mind. But really, can’t you see Shakespeare, Marlow and Wilde just traipsing across the plaza? Thanks @jbano1 for sharing a shot that takes a unique view of a local landmark. Please tag us with #thehillishome and so we can share […]
I have spent the last couple of days helping my parents move out of their current house and consolidate their two households into one. In the process, a number of interesting items have appeared, one of which is worthy of a closer look in this column. It is a book published in Germany in 1838, […]