Nothing says spring is back in DC like our annual Bike to School Day. You can keep your tourist-laden cherry blossoms, I’ll take our local celebration of something that makes Capitol Hill one of America’s best neighborhoods to raise children. It’s something we often take for granted: the ability to easily bike to school. After a […]
When the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority outlined its new safety measures last week, I shook my head in puzzlement. Number three on the list is to set a schedule for three years for emergency quarterly drills. Drills are important because they help first responders and law enforcement officials identify gaps before an incident occurs. […]
By Denise Krepp, ANC6B10 Elect In a surprise maneuver, Councilmembers Yvette Alexander and David Catania introduced legislation last week that will take $9 million away from Payne elementary school. The Council of the District of Columbia will meet this Wednesday to discuss the proposal. The $9 million dollars was not originally in Payne’s budget. In […]
Editorial by Hill Resident, Denise Krepp Olympic fever has descended on the Potomac. A lovely group of individuals calling themselves DC 2024 is rallying DC government officials to support the organization’s bid to be the official U.S. nomination for the summer 2024 Olympic Games. Unfortunately, this rallying effort does not include talking with DC residents […]
Capitol Hill is a very dense neighborhood. A quick look to online sources shows the Lincoln Park area is 70% denser than the average for all of Washington DC. We are also a walkable neighborhood, with shops, conveniences, and eateries within easy foot-reach. But let’s face it: there are still necessities that are lacking on […]