Plans by individuals associated with the International Graduate University to open a new charter school on the large campus behind Safeway on Fourteenth Street SE were thwarted Monday night when the DC Public Charter School Board (PCSB) announced the city’s newest approved charter schools. Only four of the twelve proposals were accepted, and University High […]
Walking into the gymnasium of Wheatley Elementary School in Northeast last night, I wasn’t shocked by the large crowd assembled. To say the streetcars have been a hot topic in DC is an understatement. Last night’s “quarterly” update (SNOMAGEDDON seems to have pushed some things back…) was, in a word, unsatisfying. I’m not sure I […]
Longtime Hill resident Dare Wenzler had always considered herself a bon vivant. So when her close friend, Tom Natan, suggested they launch a wine importing business, she jumped at the opportunity. When Tom proposed this idea, he had just returned from a trip to France. While there, he met a gentleman that grew grapes in […]
Still looking for the perfect sport this spring? Dust off your racquet and warm up that serve because Tennis on the Hill begins play this Sunday, April 25th. Using courts at Anacostia Park for instruction, plus those at Garfield Park, Payne Elementary, Randal Park and Sherwood Rec Center for adult play, TotH offers adult and […]
Come out and cheer on The Hill is Home in the DC Blogger Skeeball Tournament at H Street Country Club this Thursday at 7 pm! We’ll be beating going up against And Now Anacostia, New Columbia Heights, The Heights Life, The Totten Life, We Love DC, Greater Greater Washington, The District Curmudgeon, Penn Quarter Living, […]