22 Dec 2009

Fighting Back – The Community Organizes Against Carjackers

Despite the still treacherous streets and sidewalks, roughly 75 people showed up last night at Options Public Charter School to hear more about the city’s response to the recent spate of carjackings on Capitol Hill, with a focus on those in PSA 103.  Councilmember Wells, ANC Commissioner 6A05 Mary Beatty, Chief Lanier, and other police […]


22 Dec 2009

House Call Service Brings New Level of Kiddie Care to Hill

When I called Heidi Johnson, she was with a patient, but she wasn’t in an office or an exam room—she was at the Capitol Hill home of a child with possible strep throat. Accompanying her was her well-stocked, oversized black bag. Johnson a certified pediatric nurse practitioner (CPNP), comes to you. That is to say, to your […]


22 Dec 2009

Of Found Art and Memories

Many thanks to Samantha Leaf, of the 200 block of 15th Street SE, for responding to our request to share stories about Christmas trees and their associated memories and traditions. My dad passed away on November 27th.  Soon after, my mom began searching for male angels that she and I could hang on our Christmas […]


22 Dec 2009

Capitol Hill Bikes to Re-Open on Barracks Row

DCist is reporting that Capitol Hill Bikes will be re-opening in 719 8th Street, SE, which is just a few doors down from their previous location.  719 is the previous location of VIP Spa, the business that was busted for running a prostitution ring back in October. DCist got the scoop from money n’ stuff, […]


22 Dec 2009

Hill Buzz

We certainly got hit with a heck of a snow storm!  I have always loved the Hill when it’s covered in snow, and it seemed even more beautiful with the snow covering all of the Christmas lights.  We now have to deal with the great dig-out and would like to make yet another plea to […]


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