Car break-ins and theft are typical of big city life, but a recent spat of crime has some Hill East neighbors on guard. In recent weeks, neighbors on the Hill East listserv have reported several incidents of car burglary and theft. The reports hit close to home for this THIH writer and Hill East resident, […]
Thanksgiving is a time to pause and reflect on how grateful we are for the gifts around us, be they friends, family, and a small roasted ostrich and twenty side dishes (have more!). But what happens when you find yourself in need of something to complete the perfect feast? Perhaps you will feel the need […]
C-Span’s Rebecca Roberts took a walking tour of Congressional Cemetery last month, and now the cable station has a great documentary up about our historic gem. From their website: “Each week American History TV’s American Artifacts takes viewers into archives, museums and historic sites from around the country. Located 18 blocks from the U.S. Capitol, Washington’s DC’s […]
Just when we thought it was safe to pack-up the summer shorts, Mother Nature gives us an unseasonably warm and rain-free weekend. So why not get outdoors and take advantage of an opportunity to improve our neighborhood’s natural environment? United By Blue, an environmentally-friendly clothing company, is sponsoring an Anacostia River clean-up on Saturday. The […]
I’ve been waiting all month for the calendar to near October 1, the self-imposed date that determines I’m allowed to eat as much candy corn as I want. Halloween is just around the corner, people! But what to do in the meantime besides raid the Halloween candy display at Harris Teeter? Read on. Voting begins […]