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Poll: Pavilion at Yards Park to Become Restaurants – Good Idea/Bad Idea?

January 24th, 2012 · No Comments · Capitol Hill, Capitol Riverfront/ Near Southeast, DC

Earlier today we discussed the pros and cons of the open-air pavilion at The Yards Park becoming restaurants later this year.  So readers, what do you say?

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Pavilion at Yards Park to Become Restaurants – Good Idea/Bad Idea?

January 24th, 2012 · 6 Comments · Capitol Hill, Capitol Riverfront/ Near Southeast

A couple of weeks ago I saw a short posting on The Yards Park facebook page.  It read, “Planning an event for March 2012?  This is your last chance to hold an event in the lumbershed open air pavilion in the Yards Park!  The lumbershed is going under construction in April to be restaurants.  Book [...]

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Capital Riverfront BID Annual Report Released

January 17th, 2012 · No Comments · Capitol Hill, Capitol Riverfront/ Near Southeast, DC

Last week the Capitol Riverfront Business Improvement District released its annual report at a well-attended lunch presentation, hosted in a new (and available for rent) office building on Half Street SE.  The Annual Meeting was attended by hundreds of city officials, developers, lenders, contractors and other parties interested in the state of the neighborhood quickly [...]

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In the Reariew – 2011 in Dining on the Hill

December 28th, 2011 · No Comments · Barracks Row, Capitol Hill, Capitol Riverfront/ Near Southeast, DC, Eastern Market, H Street, New Hill East

What an eventful year on Capitol Hill – and I’m not even talking about the warped and wishy-washy politics that went on in the big white domed building.  We here at The Hill Is Home attempted to bring you timely coverage of our neighborhood politics, cultural events, developing stories and (probably more than anything else) [...]

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Fun For Your Humpday: A Little Twangy Cheer

December 15th, 2011 · No Comments · Capitol Hill South, Capitol Riverfront/ Near Southeast, DC

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 [...]

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CSX Meeting Tonight!

November 30th, 2011 · No Comments · Capitol Hill South, Capitol Riverfront/ Near Southeast

CSX and the District Department of Transportation will hold a second public meeting from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, November 30 to discuss alternatives for the Virginia Avenue Tunnel project at the conference center at Nationals Park. There will be a formal presentation beginning at 7:00 p.m. followed by a moderated question and answer [...]

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Monday Morning Circle Time

October 17th, 2011 · No Comments · Capitol Hill, Capitol Riverfront/ Near Southeast, H Street

Good morning everyone. I hope you enjoyed the gorgeous weekend. Those of us with kids in public school may be enjoying an extension and I for one am okay with it. Friday night brought lots of revelers to Yards park for a fundraiser for Living Classrooms. The Redskins are apparently beginning their traditional downward spiral [...]

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In the Rearview: September on THIH and Beyond

September 30th, 2011 · No Comments · Barracks Row, Capitol Hill, Capitol Riverfront/ Near Southeast, DC, H Street

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 [...]

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Fall Festival Season Begins

September 14th, 2011 · 2 Comments · Barracks Row, Capitol Hill, Capitol Riverfront/ Near Southeast, DC, H Street

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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The To Do List

September 8th, 2011 · 1 Comment · Barracks Row, Capitol Hill, Capitol Riverfront/ Near Southeast, H Street

The weather forecast for the weekend looks grim — that is, if we all don’t wash away by Friday. After a few wet days wherein my feet begin to turn to webs, I think it’s best to plug ahead, make grand plans inside and out for the weekend and pray these tropical storms just get [...]

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