14 Dec 2015

History:

Lost Capitol Hill: Andrew Martin, Pyrotechnist

If you’re anything like me – and I truly hope you’re not – then you went through a phase in your life where your greatest joy was in blowing things up. Had I known at the time that there was such a job as ‘Pyrotechnist,’ I’m sure that I would’ve immediately asked ‘where do I […]


09 Dec 2015

Capitol Hill:

Reader Question: What Happened to GameStop?

Update: THIH reader and Twitter friend Corey just told us, “Per building permit B160241, it’s going to be an AT&T store.” Thanks, Corey! A few weeks ago, THIH reader James asked, “I went by GameStop at Jenkins Row about an hour ago and they were closed with the metal gates drawn down. Signs in the window […]


09 Dec 2015

ANC:

November ANC Round Up

Highlights from November ANC Meetings Hill-Wide News: Councilmembers are considering legislation as part of the mayor’s safety plan that will include financial incentives for businesses and individuals to install security cameras on private property and support for nonprofits with a focus on decreasing crime. They are also looking for ways to replace officers with desk job with civilian workers […]


08 Dec 2015

News:

Hill Buzz

H Street’s sprawling Hechinger Mall is a sleeping giant, waiting to boom (Greater Greater Washington) Eastern Market Bullfrog Bagels Liquor License Application Off To Rocky Start (Capitol Hill Corner) Councilman Allen Announces 2015 Brickie Award Winners (Hill Now)


07 Dec 2015

History:

Lost Capitol Hill: The Japanese Embassy at the Washington Navy Yard – Pt. 2

Last week, we looked at the first Japanese Embassy to the United States, and its arrival on the east coast of the country at the Navy Yard. In today’s installment, we will look at their return visit and what they saw there. The two weeks following the Japanese Embassy’s arrival in Washington were spent in […]


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