Ever crave a lobster roll from Luke’s Lobster, but not had the time or energy to schlep to Chinatown? Or feel like your dinner options are limited by who delivers? Well, Door Dash is hoping to change that for Capitol Hill residents. Founded in 2013 in a dorm room at Stanford, Door Dash has now […]
One of my favorite places to do research is the Library of Congress’s map website. The number and range of maps available is truly amazing, and can give great insight into how Washington changed over the years. While the most useful maps are the extremely detailed maps that were published occasionally over the years. However, there […]
Last day of school for DCPS tomorrow and the solstice and Father’s Day. SUMMER. How to celebrate??? Tonight is of course The Hilly Awards Kick Off! Meet neighbors and local business owners and out learn about about the new categories. The event is at the Credit Union House at 403 C Street NE from 6pm […]
The 1850s were a quiet time for the Washington Navy Yard. With no wars looming, there was no pressing need for new ships. Nonetheless, new technologies did drive some urgency, and thus in April 1854, six new steam frigates were authorized to go along with the three that had been previously built. The new frigates […]
Sorry this is one day late. This has been a crazy week which at one point had me attempting at to write this while in my car using the wifi from a sweetgreen at 6am. Alas. you missed the Thursday action but we only look forward at the Hill is Home. Onward! So how shall […]