Street Justice: Hyattsvile PARK(ing) Day Features Local Businesses

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 […]

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30 Sep 2019

Events:

Get Ready to Walk to School this Wednesday!

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, […]

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30 Sep 2019

History:

Lost Capitol Hill: Death and Resurrection

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 […]

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30 Sep 2019

Barracks Row:

Barracks Row Fall Festival Fun (Photos)

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! […]

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26 Sep 2019

Guides:

Free2Move: When you need a car just a little bit (or a lot)

I stopped being a car-owner back in 2017. I was frustrated by an ongoing problem that translated into many expensive car repairs. Driving in DC, with its share of potholes and trenches, had taken a toll; at that point, it was easier to let it go. Luckily, I live within few blocks of grocery stores, […]

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