28 Feb 2011

Upcoming Community Meetings

First up for this month’s community meetings, DCPS will hold a public meeting tonight to announce their decision on re-opening Van Ness Elementary School. The meeting will be held at 6pm at the Arthur Capper Seniors building at 900 5th St., SE. As for your regularly scheduled ANC and PSA meetings, dates and agendas are […]


28 Feb 2011

Lost Capitol Hill: The First Leader of the Band

When the Marine Band was formed in 1799, the position of leader was given to the drum major, with a fife major as his second in command – and responsible for the training of the fife-players. It was not until 60 years later that the band was reorganized and a true leader was put in […]


25 Feb 2011

Open House Round-Up

Sure the weather is schizophrenic right now: spring one day, snow the next; wind and rain alternating with sunny skies just during lunch.  But you know what this means?  The forces of Good Weather are battling it out with Old Man Winter and we all know who’ll eventually win.  So its time to start thinking […]


25 Feb 2011

Weekend East City Event Round Up: Post-ArtVentures on H Glow Edition

Though many of us are all still reeling from the excitement of the second ArtVentures on H, the fun continues this weekend.  This Saturday, CHAW gives you the opportunity to make your own artwork while Art Enables celebrates their ninth birthday at their new Brookland location.  On Sunday, end the weekend with a photography exhibit […]


25 Feb 2011

In the Rearview – February on THIH and Beyond

It’s been quite a month on the Hill and in our fair city.  Our children have had not one week of school without a delay or day off due to holiday, snowfall, rainfall, wind, locusts, or cicadas.  The high winds toppled the National Christmas Tree on the Ellipse, creating the National Mulch Pile.  We had […]


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