If a tree falls in a forest storm…sorry, bad joke, I won’t go there. While Irene wasn’t really much of a storm compared to others we’ve had in the past, the Hill did see a bit of damage, particularly from a number of very large trees that toppled on houses, fences and cars. After a […]
It looks like Xavier Cervera’s taste for owning a chunk of Capitol Hill is expanding beyond Barracks Row and Eastern Market. It was announced yesterday the Hawk ‘n’ Dove will close this fall, undergo some substantial renovations, and reopen next spring under Cervera’s ownership. Yes, one of the oldest drinking holes on the Hill will […]
Depending on your personality, Labor Day can be a glass half full or a glass half empty kind of holiday. Sure, it means an extra day off from work (half full), but on the other hand it’s pretty much a neon sign announcing the unofficial end of summer (half empty). So whether you’re celebrating or […]
How better to show your love for neighborhood businesses than by nominating them for this year’s Hilly Awards? The awards, organized and produced by the CHAMPS Capitol Hill Chamber of Commerce, seek to recognize the best and brightest Capitol Hill businesses and service providers as named by neighborhood residents. You can provide nominations online in […]
While I was initially disappointed about Hurricane Irene spoiling my weekend plans, which included a trip to go tubing in Harpers Ferry, it ended up being a great weekend in the neighborhood. I recently adopted the dog of a family member who had to move overseas, so I’m rediscovering my love for taking long walks […]