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 […]
By Andrea Klee Crepes? Two blocks away from my Hill East apartment? Oh, how very Parisian! And well worth the wait. I noticed the signs declaring the coming-soon arrival of Crepes on the Corner when I first moved to the Hill in November 2011. From reading the Facebook posts, I learned I was not alone […]
For those who follow local politics, this has not been an auspicious month for the DC Council. No need to go into all the details here, but as embarrassed as I am for my city, this is a good time to be from Capitol Hill and Ward 6. I happen to support Tommy Wells and […]
There will be a community meeting with Phil Mendelson tonight at 6:30 pm at St. Coletta’s School, located at 1901 Independence Avenue SE. As Commissioner Brian Flahaven explained, “this is our last chance for a community discussion with redistricting subcommittee member Phil Mendelson before the hearing and Council vote. Make sure your voice is heard! […]
On Tuesday the Washington Business Journal reported the District has applied for a demolition permit to knock down a 165,000 square-foot building on Reservation 13, also know as Hill East. The building being torn down was once the DC General Hospital pediatrics building, and is located behind the St. Coletta School. The demolition will include […]