Though a few impatiens are still hanging on, it is time to start thinking about making the transition to fall and winter plants and prepping your garden for spring. I talked to Matthew Roberts, manager of Ginkgo Gardens (911 11th Street, SE; 202-543-5172) to get the top four things we can do to ensure interest […]
Time or another look at what others are saying about our dear neighborhood… Belga Cafe’s Bart Vandaele was featured in Metrocurean‘s Five Bites. He, of course, gives a great shout out to Eastern Market. DCMetrocentric looked at a Capitol Hill condo with an amazing view. Prince of Petworth alerted us to a new addition coming […]
During a hearing in 1962 Representative H. R. Gross asked a witness “You have heard that old saying, Mr. Macy, that there is nothing so permanent in Washington as something temporary, have you not?” It was hardly a new sentiment at the time; one reason why the temporary structures built during WWII were made to […]
On the list of defining characteristics for The Hill is our undeniable love of our four legged family members. Parks abound for recreation , but swimming options are nil. What to do? The Department of Parks and Recreation is offering a temporary solution to this dilemma: Doggie Day Swim. Details are below for the September […]
Being a newbie on the Hill, I heard some things mentioned over and over from different people. Some of these things were painted in a good light by some and in a more unflattering one by others. But Frager’s, much like the Cheverly pool, always drew a special degree of reverence from those who mentioned […]