When I was a kid, snow days meant sledding down the best hill in the area: Capitol Hill. It was part of the fun of living in this neighborhood. We were a short walk from a huge hill that was protected from traffic, and we had the added benefit of a beautiful view of the […]
District Source reported that Edens Development received initial approval from the Zoning Commission (ZC) for their concept to build an Angelika movie theater and either office or residential above Union Market. In light of the proposed CSX Virginia Avenue Tunnel project, The Hill Rag examined what our local government has historically done to protect communities and historic structures from a catastrophic […]
Last week, we looked at the first public school for African Americans, opened in the Little Ebenezer church. Its explosive growth, fueled not only by the D.C. Emancipation Act but also by the law securing schooling for all children, meant that they soon outgrew their modest beginnings. And so, a new school – and this […]
Whether you love or hate Valentine’s Day, there are events galore this weekend for couples and singles alike. And it’s the weekend, so why not show some love to your neighborhood with some local shopping and dining? Barracks Row Main Street will be setting up a photo booth from 6:30-10:30pm on Saturday on the 500 block between […]
Thursday, February 12 WPA at Artisphere – 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Washington Project for the Arts presents Jennifer Farrell, Ryan Holladay, Sarah Kennel, and Brian Young for a curators talk. Join them as they discuss the artists and works featured in SELECT 2015. For more information, click here. Artisphere is located at 1101 Wilson […]