The history of the Hill is littered with many and varied clubs and associations. Some, like the Masons, are still with us. Others, like the Odd Fellows Club, still exist but have disappeared from the Hill. And then there was the Ugly Club, which has – probably rightly – disappeared entirely. It is probably for […]
Whatever resolutions you may have had at the beginning of the year have fallen by the wayside at this point. Let’s change that! One of the most popular resolutions is to start some sort of fitness regimen or workout routine at the beginning of the year. Crowded gyms in January seems cliché, but Julia Chigrina, a […]
Alan Chargin will be sharing the stories behind how Capitol Hill small businesses got their start. This month, he sat down with Kathleen Donahue, owner of Labyrinth Games & Puzzles at 645 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE. The following conversation has been edited for clarity and brevity. Alan: Let’s jump right in. Why DC, why Capitol Hill? […]
It is a pre-Valentine’s Day weekend here and whether you celebrate or eschew the Hallmark Holiday, I am sure we can agree that eating chocolate in the midst of February doldrums is never a bad idea. This weekend I am invited to TWO 50th birthday parties. I am sure you could tell by my dated […]
Love is in the air this February! It's the perfect time to take your sweetheart out for a show and your local DC venues have something for everyone!