19 Apr 2010

ANC Meeting Roundup

Couldn’t make your recent ANC meeting?  Don’t fret, we’ve got the highlights for you right here.  If you want to know more, contact your local commissioner or attend your monthly meeting to ensure that your voice is heard in matters affecting your neighborhood. ANC6A – The commission reported that the new H Street Connection retail/residential […]


19 Apr 2010

Lost Capitol Hill: The Washington and Georgetown Railroad Car House

With the current discussions about street cars in DC, it seemed only appropriate to look at some past forms of public transportation on Capitol Hill, and I’ve always been intrigued by the Blue Castle, which sits at the end of 8th Street SE near the Navy Yard. As it was once the terminus of a […]


14 Apr 2010

CSX, National Gateway Project Moves Forward

In February, it was reported that CSX did not receive the funds needed to begin the Virginia Avenue Tunnel project, however, according to CSX’s Steve Flippin, the project is moving forward. “CSX is now pursuing alternate avenues of funding, which include a transportation authorization bill and national infrastructure reinvestment funds,” said Flippin. CSX is also […]


13 Apr 2010

Hill Buzz

So it seems that all the talk about how the city would be a gridlocked mess — what my boss excitedly named “commutageddon” — scared everyone into working from home, leaving my commute from the Hill to downtown as easy and pleasant as you get during August Recess.  Any ideas on how to make this […]


12 Apr 2010

Upcoming Community Meetings

It’s the second week of the month and despite the mess that is downtown thanks to the Nuclear Security Summit, it should be business as usual for the Hill’s ANCs (Advisory Neighborhood Commissions) and PSAs (Police Service Areas).  So here’s a quick run down of what’s coming up this week and next.  Be sure to […]


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