14 Dec 2015

Shopping:

Holiday Gift Guide: For the D.C.-Lover

We’re less than two weeks from Christmas, and it’s crunch time for all of those who, like I, are chronic procrastinators. Fortunately, we here at The Hill is Home are Here To Help. If any of the people on your shopping list live in D.C., used to live in D.C., or want to live and/or […]


14 Dec 2015

History:

Lost Capitol Hill: Andrew Martin, Pyrotechnist

If you’re anything like me – and I truly hope you’re not – then you went through a phase in your life where your greatest joy was in blowing things up. Had I known at the time that there was such a job as ‘Pyrotechnist,’ I’m sure that I would’ve immediately asked ‘where do I […]


10 Dec 2015

Arts & Entertainment:

The Beauty of a Storm: Pericles at Folger Through Dec. 20

Do you sit by your window and marvel as a thunderstorm moves by, feeling powerless against Mother Nature and the electric energy sizzling through the sky? If that’s the sort of thing that moves you–or if you just like inventive theatre–make plans now to see Pericles at the Folger Library and Theatre before it closes […]


09 Dec 2015

Capitol Hill:

Reader Question: What Happened to GameStop?

Update: THIH reader and Twitter friend Corey just told us, “Per building permit B160241, it’s going to be an AT&T store.” Thanks, Corey! A few weeks ago, THIH reader James asked, “I went by GameStop at Jenkins Row about an hour ago and they were closed with the metal gates drawn down. Signs in the window […]


09 Dec 2015

Capitol Hill:

Santa Is In Town For Pictures This Weekend!

Time to put the finishing touches on your wish list and go meet with Santa! He’ll be on the Hill this weekend for pictures and hot cocoa with the kiddos…and pups. Santa will arrive at 8th and G St. SE at 1:00pm by firetruck (courtesy of Local Engine 18) to hear what’s on wish lists and for […]


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