April, 1861 was a nerve-wracking time in Washington, D.C. While other states had already seceded, Virginia continued to dither, voting on April 4th not to join other southern states in leaving the Union, but leaving open the option to do so later. Eight days later, Fort Sumter was attacked and surrendered the following day. This […]
Arrests and other crime information in the area, directly from MPD. If you have a tip, you can always call 202-727-9099. You can also send info anonymously to the TEXT TIP LINE by texting 50411. Crime Solvers of Washington, DC currently offers a reward of up to $1,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and indictment […]
It’s December– can you believe it? Let’s find fun things to do around the Hill and all over town. Don’t forget, though– as you make your way through the city, look out for those who need help staying warm. The DC Department of Human Services has a portal HERE with all you need for a […]
In case you didn’t know it, one of the things that makes Capitol Hill such a great neighborhood is its generosity. So this #GivingTuesday and for your year-end giving, consider donating locally and supporting our wonderful community as it supports us. We are supporting Capitol Hill Village on Instagram this year and we’d love if […]
While James Crutchett’s lighting of the Capitol had been mainly successful, there were still people who felt that he did not have what it took to expand beyond this fairly limited endeavor, and with the clamor for the expansion of gas lighting, both within the government and beyond, it was clear that others would have […]