As we noted on Twitter this morning, a #BlackLivesMatter protest is blocking Massachusetts Avenue at Stanton Park this morning. This is part of a two-day #FreedomNow actions movement during which “organizers and activists committed to building a better world for our community and for generations to come are engaging in activities to speak up, take action and confront state […]
Today was Ward 6 day at the National Building Museum‘s Iceberg exhibit. An hour before the museum opened to the general public, Ward 6 residents could get in to see the hottest (coolest?) exhibit in town – for free! As an extra bonus, councilmember Charles Allen was there, as well. A few pictures from the […]
The following is an update from ANC6B10 commissioner Denise Krepp, and while it focuses more on her SMD, all Capitol Hill residents may find something of interest in her report. Are you an ANC commissioner who shares his or her updates with your constituents? Drop us a line at thehillishome@gmail.com and we’ll share your updates. […]
H Street Connection coming down (Washington Business Journal) Mixed-use project with 800 upscale apartments set for Nationals Park area (The Washington Post) Congressional Square Site Sold, Switching to Residential (JDLand) MRP rolls out next phase of a waterfront project next to Nationals Park (Washington Business Journal) Shakespeare’s Barracks Row Rehearsal Space Wants to Be Retail/Office/Residential. […]
It is not often that my research on the history of Capitol Hill ends up leading to the possible identity of Jack the Ripper, so I will certainly milk this connection for all its worth. It starts with Francesco Maria Scala, the Italian-born leader of the Marine Band for many years. Scala was born about […]