17 Oct 2011

Community to Give Input on H St Liquor Licenses Tomorrow

Tuesday, October 18, from 7:00-8:45 pm at Sherwood Recreation Center (10th & G, NE) the ANC 6A Alcohol Beverage Licensing Committee (ABL) will hold the second in a series of three meetings designed to inform and get community feedback on the concept of a cap or moratorium on liquor licenses.  The discussion only applies to […]


12 Oct 2011

H St Tree Boxes To Get New Look (Again)

During H Street, NE’s sidewalk reconstruction earlier this summer, new tree boxes were installed with large granite stones on the perimeter, filled in by 4-inch cube cobblestones installed at an angle to facilitate drainage.  In addition to drainage, I’ve also heard these smaller cobbles referred to as facilitators for B&E and grand theft auto. This […]


30 Sep 2011

In the Rearview: September on THIH and Beyond

Has anyone else felt like climbing into a clothes dryer this month?  With over ten inches of rain we’ve endured one of the soggiest Septembers on record.  Perhaps that means we are in for a wonderful October, with autumn now officially here and the promise of cooler temperatures and picturesque foliage.  We can hope at […]


26 Sep 2011

Lost Capitol Hill: The Columbia Street-Railway Company

Last week’s H Street festival showed, once again, what a vibrant neighborhood this has once again become. Still missing in the picture are, of course, the light rail cars for which the tracks have been laid. And that’s a pity, because it was street cars that made H street what it was originally. Today, we’ll […]


14 Sep 2011

Fall Festival Season Begins

September has arrived, and with the comes nicer weather and the desire to be outside enjoying the crisp breezes and perhaps a deep-fried Oreo or three. Fortunately, those desires and many more can be satiated by the many street festivals coming our way in the next few weeks. Many of these special events are planned […]


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