Using a telephone is, today, one of the things you learn at a very early age. Being able to communicate with people over long distances is one of those things we simply take for granted. 100 years ago, it was a very different world, and the Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company wanted to make sure […]
By Karen Lyon When was the last time you ate a really good book? Don’t nibble on your Kindle! Come to A Literary Feast, the Capitol Hill Community Foundation’s annual fundraiser, and tuck into a fabulous dinner based on a literary work. On Saturday, October 20, volunteer cooks all over Capitol Hill will host 34 simultaneous dinners. And […]
Call me crazy, but if you’re trying to advertise online for a yard sale in the coming weeks, chances are your ad will be buried beneath a heap of scalper and want ads for Washington Nationals playoff tickets. Skip the online ad all together, and post your yard sale information to the comment thread here. […]
If you live on the Hill and count a four legged friend as a member of your family, chances are good you’ve been to Metro Mutts to stock up on food, treats and toys for your pet. Did you know they also offer dog and pet sitting services? And they’re in need of new […]
Hey everybody. September really rivals December in opportunities to party. Our little corner of DC is festival central this weekend. With last week’s mega-popular H Street festival and the upcoming Barracks Row festival, not to mention Veg Fest and the National Book festival? I’m exhausted and it’s only Thursday. Let’s just take a look at […]