The Voice of the Hill, a much-loved print newspaper dedicated to covering the Capitol Hill neighborhood, is ceasing operations. This is a huge loss to the community and we wish our friends there the best. Last month it was announced that their managing editor, Julie Westfall, left for the new Politico local endeavor, TBD.com. A […]
We’ve reduced our trash output through composting and learned how to properly dispose of our oversized trash using city services, but what to do with items we can’t readily recycle and that we know are toxic for the planet? DC limits curbside recycling to certain materials, but that doesn’t mean we have to trash our […]
The Capitol Hill Classic wants me back, or at least that’s what they wrote in an email to bolster registration. Alas, since I cannot make it to the 31st Annual Capitol Classic 10K, with its 3K and Fun Runs, popular with the school kids of the Hill, on Sunday, May 16th, I thought, “Well, I’ll […]
How is it spring always goes by so quickly in this town? I was not prepared for the humidity that kicked in this weekend…or the amount of sun. My poor shoulders are definitely feeling the effects of my forgetfulness in regards to sunscreen. One of these days I’ll finally learn! And while I promptly forget […]
Each month there are a host of opportunities to get involved with community policing, from PSA meetings to Orange Hat patrols. The real benefit of these events is putting a face on local officers and the various MPD personnel. A frustration frequently heard at community meetings is that our local Metropolitan Police Department patrols are […]