05 May 2011

Things We Take for Granted: Peeking in Windows

You’ve done it, admit it. You’re walking the dog, or just trudging home after a long day at work. There’s a light on in the renovated house down the street. You can’t help yourself. You’ve got to see if they’ve put in a tray ceiling or reclaimed tin tiles in the bay-front living room. Rather […]


05 May 2011

greenHILLhome: Synthetic Turf at Watkins, Part 2

In part one of this article we started to examine the pros and cons of synthetic turf, specifically with respect to the new installation at Watkins Elementary/Watkins Recreation Center.  There’s more to say about plastic, though, and specifically when plastic is installed outside as a playing field. Another concern with regard to synthetic turf heating […]


05 May 2011

CVS Dispenses Wrong Medicine, Right Advice

New mom Anna Fifield was struggling with her four month-old’s eczema, which sent her to seek advice on the MOTH [Moms on the Hill] listserv. Their responses sent her to a specialist, who then sent her to the CVS at 500 12th Street SE to fill a script to treat her baby. She finally had […]


05 May 2011

Weekend East City Event Round Up

Thursday May 5 Bring you coffee mug and head to The Center for Green Urbanism for Art, Coffee and Conversation. Join a panel discussion with artists and curators who produced the show Mama Earth. Organic, fair trade Ethiopian coffee will be served. The Center for Green Urbanism is located at 3938 Benning Road, NE two […]


05 May 2011

The To Do List

Happy Cinco de Mayo!  If you are looking to celebrate with a margarita, we have plenty of places that serve up tasty ones in the neighborhood.  What’s your favorite? This weekend is jam packed with the kick off of Capitol Hill Month; Mother’s Day; the Dead Man’s Run; the Capitol Hill House and Garden Tour; […]


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