Ever heard of any politicians whose grassroots strategy involves a moon bounce? Frager’s Hardware is certainly ahead of the curve. Mitt? Barrack? On my last trip to Frager’s last Sunday I was asked to sign a petition, and noted some signage outside explaining a new neighborhood brouhaha and why their garden space is somewhat limited. […]
Live in a Hill home? Then you know all about the lack of available storage space. “Character” and “charm” have their merits, but when it comes to storing and organizing, perhaps your nonexistent basement and difficult to access attic just aren’t cutting it. And despite the fact that you desperately need to, you’ve put off […]
In the last six months, The Cupboard, a convenience store located at the corner of East Capitol and 15th Street, has been building a quiet following among Hill East neighbors, especially for those in need of life’s necessities: bread, milk, and beer. But for some, the store can be easily missed because the market is […]
Based on the posts that elicit the most passionate comments, we know for sure there’s a significant foodie population out there on the Hill. So it stands to reason that some of you have dreams of perhaps having a little café or coffee shop of your own. Think Local First wants to help you realize […]
From now through 11:59pm December 31, CHAMPS, Capitol Hill’s Chamber of Commerce, is challenging the community to shop, dine, and play in the neighborhood and then submit a testimonial about it. (Testimonials are collected at www.capitolhill.org.) See testimonials from the first day of the contest here. On January 3rd, CHAMPS will pick one winner who […]