Guest Post By Malissa Zimmerman In 2000, I bought a house on Capitol Hill that brought me to Frager’s Hardware more than a few times each week. I had worked in politics since 1995 and enjoyed going to the store “just to see what I needed.” Soon, I found myself working there on the weekends […]
Come out to Eastern Market at noon this Sunday and show your Hill handyman and handywoman pride. Mayor Vincent Gray will be on hand at the Eastern Market temporary market site to welcome Frager’s Hardware to the space adjacent to the market while work to rebuild the main store at 11th and Pennsylvania Ave. SE […]
Almost immediately as smoke was seen over Capitol Hill and flames broke out at Frager’s Hardware, neighbors began posting their photos and reactions to the four-alarm fire.The following social media posts are some of the reactions from neighbors and community members. “I am so sad,” says my 4 year old. Amen. @Fragers we love you! […]
Next Saturday, the Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital will open its doors to the public and welcome the community to what organizers say will be one of the first of many community events to take place on the campus. The Old Naval Hospital was Washington’s first Naval Hospital commissioned by Abraham Lincoln in […]
It’s that time of year! Put down your oven mitts and drop that turkey because Christmas trees are arriving on Capitol Hill. I know in our community we have people following various traditions about when to put a tree up in their homes, but the trees are arriving early this year and we are fortunate […]