I’ve lived on the Hill for seven years, and with the notable exception of the Shell gas station that will ultimately be built on Maryland Avenue, I rarely pay attention to what development is taking place before builders break ground and “Now Open” signs are hung on doors. It’s not that I don’t care what […]
I have been tempted for some time to start a pool on when ground will actually be broken on the Hine School. It’s been a long uphill battle for all sides, and tonight brings meeting number 9,876,008,999…or something like that. The short recap for anyone who just moved here: the Hine School was closed in […]
In case you missed last week’s Reservation 13 meeting, Housing Complex posted a recap. Did you know that a tornado hit the 1300 block of A Street, NE in 1927? Prince of Petworth posted the story. Housing Complex, on behalf of all of us who have been following the Near Southeast development for some time […]
I have written before of the Old Capitol, both here and in my book , particularly its original use as a temporary building for use by Congress while their real building was rebuilt, as well as its use as a prison during the Civil War; but I came across a short article the other day that […]
ANC Commissioner Brian Flahaven is reporting that Victor Hoskins, Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development, will attend tonight’s ANC 6B Special Call Meeting on Reservation 13/Hill East Waterfront. “The Deputy Mayor and his staff are expected to outline next steps for development on parcels F1 and G1 and will hear commission and community feedback. […]