The wonderful thing about living on Capitol Hill is that there are always those who have lived here much longer than you, who can tell you about what it was like long before you moved here. I had that happen to me recently at a party, where a neighbor mentioned the Penn Theater, which was [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Eastern Market'
Lost Capitol Hill: The Penn Theater
March 8th, 2010 · No Comments · Capitol Hill, Eastern Market
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Friendship House Gets Fresh Set of Eyes
January 27th, 2010 · No Comments · Eastern Market
Altus Realty Partners submitted a letter of intent to bid on Friendship House this past Friday, according to Friendship House Association chair Ron Joiner.
The letter of intent gave the Arlington-based firm time to review the property before they move forward with a purchase, Joiner said.
Terry Hindermann, Principal at altus Realty said its review for [...]
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Local Designer Opening First Shop
January 27th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Eastern Market
A piece of Capitol Hill will soon have an outpost in New York City. Hometown designer Jon Wye will be opening his first bricks-and-mortar shop in Chelsea this spring. To him it is a scary prospect, but for anyone who has seen the amazing storytelling in his mural belts, t-shirts and other accessories — or [...]
Fashion on the Hill: Happy Circles, the New Face of Jewelry
January 26th, 2010 · No Comments · Eastern Market
If you have ever liked collecting colored stones as a kid, moved up to Mood Rings and Secret Agent gadgets for the sleekness but the aps, admired jazzy cufflinks but wanted to forgo the shirt itself, or merely wanted to adorn yourself with a shot of color perfect and complete unto itself, you will find [...]
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The Remix to Close; Owner Ill
January 15th, 2010 · 5 Comments · Eastern Market
Sadly, The Remix vintage clothing store on the 600 block of Pennsylvania Ave., SE, will be closing in February due to the sudden and debilitating illness of beloved owner, Stacey DiTata, manager Arynne Crane told us earlier this week. DiTata had been hospitalized in Virginia and then Maryland for abut a month with symptoms mimicking [...]
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Capitol Hill Film Festival Starts Tuesday
January 4th, 2010 · No Comments · Capitol Hill, Eastern Market
Looking for something that will get you out of the house, but won’t require getting into your car or metro? The Friends of Southeast Library have come up with a new series designed to get you out on cold evenings: The Capitol Hill Film Festival.
There are a huge number of movies set in Washington, and [...]
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Friendship House Faces New Year with Fate Uncertain
January 4th, 2010 · No Comments · Eastern Market
Historic Friendship House is facing the new decade with as much uncertainty as it left the old one. Now that PETA, the second bidder after the Sweek family, has decided not to pursue its option of purchasing the property , the clock is now ticking for the third bidder in line for its decision.
That third [...]
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To Do List — December 3-6
December 3rd, 2009 · No Comments · Barracks Row, Capitol Hill, Eastern Market, H Street
It’s the first weekend of December and there is nothing like Capitol Hill during the holidays. In between showing your support for local shops and artisans,
check out these fun activities on and around the Hill.
Thursday, December 3
For those lucky folks with tickets, tonight’s the National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on the Ellipse at 5pm. Musical guests [...]
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Yes! to Remain as Development Proceeds
November 25th, 2009 · No Comments · Eastern Market
Yes! Organic Market of Capitol Hill has worked out a deal with landlord Stanton Development Corporation to remain in its 658 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE location with its original footprint while Stanton proceeds with plans to add 13,000 square feet of office space atop existing structures from Yes! back through the corner block of 7th Street SE and [...]
Fashion on the Hill: Bowties, Berets and Bravado
November 24th, 2009 · 5 Comments · Eastern Market
There needs to be a new dress code called “First Hilly.” It’s neither dressy casual or brunch chic, nor Sunday mass, Barracks Row funky, office Christmas party or Embassy Row redux. Yet, the Friday night celebration of the first annual Hilly awards given by our local chamber of commerce, CHAMPS, seemed to have elements of all of these. Which [...]
