Hey, Capitol Hill: It’s October First (Rabbit, Rabbit!), but later today and tomorrow will find us sweating it up in the 90s because apparently global warming is not a thing. Get yourself a fan and a bucket of ice cubes and let’s catch up, shall we? First off, the sad news that Trickling Springs Creamery […]
Gordon Chaffin is a freelance journalist who focuses on infrastructure and traffic news and insights for Street Justice. You can support independent journalism by subscribing to Gordon’s Street Justice newsletter: He’s offering a 20% discount to THIH readers. See more information below. –Maria Helena Carey Prince George’s Getting Some Lower Speeds Now that Prince George’s County has committed to a Vision Zero goal — zero traffic deaths — residents should expect engineering changes to improve safety on heavier […]
Those of us who live within walking distance of our children’s schools look forward to the fun of Walk to School day (sorry, Kate!). The latest installment of this yearly fall tradition is happening this Wednesday, October 2. It’s not just a day to propel yourself toward a place of education using your bipedal locomotion, […]
Last week, we looked at Douglas Forrest – pictured at left – who served aboard the Merrimac during the Battle of Hampton Roads. After this, he served in various positions in the military. In 1863, he was sent to carry dispatches to France via a pair of blockade runners. He reached Calais safely after some […]
A huge thank-you to Trinidad resident and friend-of-the-blog Karen Ramsey, who photographed her way through the Barracks Row Fall Festival. We love her photos and think you will too: Give her a follow on Instagram by clicking here. Did you have fun on Saturday? Share your snaps with us! Tag us at #thehillishome on Instagram! […]