Yesterday, we told you about Music on the Hill’s gift to those of you who are furloughed: Free music lessons! You can read more about that here– lessons started today! We’ve also shared a citywide link from our friend, Barred in DC, about ongoing furlough specials. A few businesses have sent us special deals they […]
The year hasn’t been off to a stellar start for many of us, especially those who are not drawing a salary due to the Federal government’s closure. Earlier in the day, I highlighted posts from Eater and Barred in DC where the writers rounded up special offers for Federal employees during the shutdown. Here is […]
The following is a sponsored post by Casey Trees, a DC-based non-profit that is committed to restoring and enhancing the urban tree canopy. Thanks to them, the District trees –and us– are much healthier. Thank you to Casey Trees for supporting The Hill is Home. In the summer of 2015, Gallaudet University’s campus lost twelve […]
THIH reader Ruthcarol Touhey recently shared the following with us: Beasties Annual Holiday Shelter Collection Drive! Clearing out closets? Making space for new pet gear? Help keep a DC shelter pet warm this season by donating used towels, light blankets and pet supplies (no opened food, please) to the Washington Humane Alliance’s New York Avenue […]
One of the things that makes DC great is the large communities of people from different regions who love and support their home state as well as DC. Neighbor and reader Sarah Hubbart, along with her husband, Ben, is from one of the areas of California most devastated by the Camp Fire. Sarah and Ben are […]