Not many neighborhoods have their own non-profit, but on the Hill we are fortunate to have an active foundation that invests in our schools and area community groups. The Capitol Hill Community Foundation raises funds through events and individual contributions, 100% of which is then given as grants to local community groups. Most recently, their expertise in […]
Urban Turf reported that the ANC approved the proposal for a movie theater in Near Southeast. ANC Commissioner Brian Flahaven provided an update on the latest ANC 6B meeting. Eater DC reported that B. Smith at Union Station is closing. Young & Hungry detailed the many troubles surrounding TruOrleans.
UPDATE 4:40 p.m. Mayor Gray has confirmed 13 died in today’s shooting at the Navy Yard. Neighbors in the immediate areas should stay in place, as the investigation is still ongoing. The FBI has officially confirmed the deceased gunman as Aaron Alexis of Queens, New York. There are plans under way for a candlelight vigil tonight at […]
All across DC, usually at the intersection of two avenues, lie squares and circles honoring some important figure of US history. Usually a Civil War general (with some other wars thrown in for good measure, plus a single admiral) whose name is today better known as the location of traffic jams than anything else. On […]
H Street Great Street announced that there will be a meeting TONIGHT on the state of Capitol Hill parks that are managed by NPS. Urban Turf passed along the news that Douglas Development may be trying to bring a furniture store like Crate and Barrel to H Street NE. DCist reported on the grant awarded […]