When I began thinking about starting The Hill is Home, I found myself poring over the content-rich, super-thoughtful and well-researched local blogging trove JDLand. Its creator, Jacqueline Dupree, recently let readers know she was retiring the blog for the foreseeable future to help care for her aging mother. The gift she’s given us, in the […]
Speculation about whether and when a Whole Foods might land on or near Capitol Hill is a favorite pastime of many dedicated Hillites tired of traveling to Logan Circle or Clarendon to get their [insert favorite fresh and organic items] fix. Trader Joe’s hope and speculation is just as high. For anyone keeping score, you’ll […]
This post, by guest author Kate Barrett Gallery, is an excerpt of a piece that originally appeared on her blog Neighborhood Nomad. You can see the full interview here. There are neighbors who love where they live and then there are neighbors who love it enough to roll up their sleeves and get things done. […]
Earlier this week, we had a chance to ask Barracks Row Main Street executive director, Martin Smith, questions that you submitted to us on Twitter and via our blog. Your office hour questions — from where to find a trusty dentist, to which businesses and storefronts will soon open on Barracks Row — brought back […]
Hi folks! Yes, another belated Humpday fun post… what can I say? I am finally getting into the holiday spirit, however! After being a bit of a Grinch last week, I thought I would share a really fun video from the incredibly talented musicians of the US Navy Band. Ready? PS: I am kind of […]