Michael Shiner is one of the more fascinating characters from the history of Capitol Hill. Born a slave in Maryland, he was brought to Washington and put to work at the Navy Yard. He managed to emancipate himself, and was a long-time resident of Capitol Hill. Most importantly, however, he wrote a diary that gives […]
That was a lot of snow! We want to see your pictures – remember to tag us on Twitter and Instagram (#thehillishome or @thehillishome), or add your pictures to our Flickr group. How much snow did you get? I measured around 20 inches in my back yard, although my measurements are far from official.
An important snow storm update from our Councilmember, Charles Allen. As the sun rises today, the storm is pulling off the East Coast. But with over 20 inches of snow around town, it’s going to take some time to dig out. I hope you’ve been able to stay safe and stay warm, but if you’re […]
Capitol Hill shut down again, leaving its residents to frolic in the snow. Below, some pictures from the first two days of the snowstorm some call…Snowzilla:
Owning your home can be the culmination of years of planning and dreaming. Home ownership in the District is especially charged: according to the US Census Bureau, only 42.1 percent of District residents owned a home in the period between 2009 and 2013, compared to 64.9 percent nationwide. Many former residents of the District feel they’ve […]