Barracks Row Main Street’s board has endorsed an unsolicited proposal for the Marine Barracks Washington’s plan to build the proposed Bachelor Enlisted Quarters (BEQ) on what is known as the 929-930 site, citing a perceived beneficial impact on Lower 8th Street. This proposal allows use of part of 9th Street and a part of the […]
Was it really more than two years ago that the sign for the 13th Street Community Park & Garden went up after the official groundbreaking? Neighbors who have been waiting expectantly for the materialization of the public park may actually soon have something to celebrate. Construction fences will be installed and demolition is expected to […]
Since spring is officially here, it is only appropriate that we express our appreciation for the landscape of Capitol Hill and the people that make an effort to beautify it. Over the next few weeks the residents of the Hill will finally overcome their seasonal affective disorders. They’ll bask in the budding greenery as they […]
When did you last listen in on a conversation so odd that it was kind of like watching a train wreck? If you’re on the New HillEast listserv, it’s been since January 3rd, and you’ve learned more about chickens than you ever cared to know. Recently covered in the Washington Post, Caryn Ernst opened the […]
Though a few impatiens are still hanging on, it is time to start thinking about making the transition to fall and winter plants and prepping your garden for spring. I talked to Matthew Roberts, manager of Ginkgo Gardens (911 11th Street, SE; 202-543-5172) to get the top four things we can do to ensure interest […]