We all appreciate the beauty of the Architect of the Capitol’s landscaping. It’s a locals’ pleasure to walk around the grounds with their perfectly manicured lawns and carefully pruned trees that mostly conform to Frederick Law Olmsted’s original plan –except for the odd flowering tree here and there. But one of the most stunning displays […]
This Saturday, join the Lace Up for RAINN 5K race to help survivors of sexual assault. through RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline. The course is USATF certified, and will take place at Congressional Cemetery RAINN created and runs the National Sexual Assault Hotline, which provides support and care to more than 500 survivors of sexual violence […]
On October 1, 2015, The Hill published an op-ed by ANC 6B10 commissionerDenise Krepp titled, “Summer of Simple Assault.” In this piece, she exposed the shockingly low number of prosecutions for misdemeanors in the District, where just about one in three misdemeanors ever makes it to the United States Attorney’s Office. Simply put, if you get mugged or […]
Volunteering comes in many shapes and forms, but in Capitol Hill, there are so many opportunities that you are bound to find one that fits your interests. About week ago on April 30, the Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital held its annual Volunteer Fair for nonprofits active in Capitol Hill. Some 40 nonprofits […]
This upcoming Sunday, May 15, two races are taking place. Their success makes the future brighter for kids and strengthens bodies and minds. One of the events is in its 37th year, and one is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. Both events need your help! The Capitol Hill Classic, in its 37th year, […]