On Saturday, October 25, 59 Capitol Hill neighbors braved the 39-degree morning and came together with neighbors, family and friends to purge closets and enjoy the traditional sport of haggling. I feel very honored to have put together this event, with the invaluable help of Stacee Longnecker, whose incredible energy and enthusiasm make this a […]
On Saturday, June 7, 2025, one hundred and one neighbors set their wares out–– everything from clothes and jewelry to pottery, shoes, cookies, kids’ wares, lemonade, memorabilia, furniture and so much more. Some were looking to clean closets and make a little cash; others were downsizing after being downsized themselves, casualties of a presidential administration […]
We’ve been in some sort of social isolation for well over a year. There are more things open now and it seems like we’re seeing the light at the end of this tumultuous tunnel, but the coronavirus pandemic has also made some magic happen. This week, neighbors on 9th Street SE tell us how they’ve […]
Hope you remembered your umbrella and your rubber boots this morning, everyone! Grab yourself a cup of something nice and warm and let’s spend some quality time reading, shall we? First things first, the Brickie Awards are happening on Thursday, December 5 at the new DC Water headquarters, so mark that on your calendar and […]
A favorite phrase of President George H.W. Bush has been floating around my head. The “thousand points of light” campaign had its critics, but it’s alive and contagious in this neighborhood. Here on the Hill there are folks who can volunteer a lot, others who volunteer a few times a year, some who make sizable […]