We’re all looking a little flabby post-holidays, it’s true. Some of us may have started resolutions to eat only salads, or only green veggies, or only on even or odd days. Others may have started bets so as to shame people with slower metabolisms and weaker wills into buying rounds of bourbon or beer to [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Community'
Because Every Great Neighborhood Has a Running Club: The H Street Runners
January 10th, 2012 · No Comments · DC, H Street, Near Northeast/Atlas District
Buy a Crepe, Support the Capitol Hill Community Foundation
December 23rd, 2011 · No Comments · Capitol Hill
If you’re in town this weekend and want to swing by Eastern Market for some last minute holiday shopping (why wouldn’t you?!), buy yourself a treat at Crepes at the Market. They have generously agreed to donate all proceeds on Saturday to the Capitol Hill Community Foundation. Take a break from your holiday preparations and [...]
‘Tis the Season for Giving
December 7th, 2011 · 1 Comment · Capitol Hill North, Capitol Hill South
I wouldn’t say its the best time of year (summer, no one compares to you) but the holiday season does have something special about it. Shopping, and finding the perfect gifts for the people on your list brings a certain sense of accomplishment. But its also nice to play Santa by donating to an organization [...]
Tags: Community·volunteering
Hine Design Concerns Mount, But Not Insurmountable to ANC6B
June 22nd, 2011 · 22 Comments · Capitol Hill, Eastern Market
At a special call meeting Tuesday night, ANC 6B voted 6-3 to approve a memorandum that development partners Stanton/Eastbanc should make various aesthetic design changes to the proposed Hine School site, clearing the way for a decision by the Historic Preservation Review Board June 30th on key architectural plans for the square block project. ANC [...]
Tags: ANC 6B·Community·development·Eastern Market·Hine School
5th Annual Ward 6 Family Day
June 8th, 2011 · No Comments · Capitol Hill South, Capitol Riverfront/ Near Southeast
We’ve had a string of gorgeous weekends lately, so let’s hope Saturday June 25th is no exception, because it’s the 5th Annual Ward 6 Family Day at the Yards Park! Hosted by councilmember Tommy Wells, the fun starts at 1pm and lasts until 5pm, and will include a variety of games, activities and live music. [...]
Tags: Community·Events·Food·Tommy Wells
6A Takes A Postion on Redistricting
May 18th, 2011 · No Comments · Capitol Hill North, Kingman Park, New Hill East, Rosedale
At its May meeting, ANC 6A in Northeast Capitol Hill voted to take a position on redistricting, with rumors abounding as to the possible loss of communities on its eastern edge to Ward 7. In a letter to Councilmembers Brown, Evans and Mendelson – members of the Special Committee on Redistricting – the ANC not [...]
Want to Get Involved? Here’s Your Chance
February 2nd, 2011 · 1 Comment · Capitol Hill North, Kingman Park, Rosedale
Running out of ideas for combating cabin fever? Neighboring Now Northeast has announced several volunteer opportunities in the neighborhood. Sponsored by Greater DC Cares, Neighboring Now Northeast provides training and micro-grants targeted at projects created and led by members of the local community. This month, they have both project planning meetings – where you can [...]
Tags: Community·volunteering·volunteers
Cap Hill Info Hub Comment Period Closing
January 14th, 2011 · No Comments · Eastern Market
Saturday, January 15th is the last day for community comments on the proposed designs for an information hub in the Eastern Market metro plaza. The 30-day comment period opened following a December 14th community meeting hosted by Councilmember Tommy Wells. Though you won’t see it now (its too cold December-February, which is one of the [...]
2010 Livable Walkable Awards
December 8th, 2010 · No Comments · Capitol Hill
A livable walkable community. For those of us on Capitol Hill, it’s almost a cliche at this point. Councilmember Tommy Wells campaigns on the idea, and on Monday night, honored members of our Ward 6 community who exemplify the principle. In an open-to-the-public event at the newly re-opened Arena Stage on Monday night, Councilmember Wells [...]
Arrest Made in Assault of Female on Pennsylvania SE
December 5th, 2010 · 7 Comments · New Hill East
On Sunday police arrested a suspect in the unprovoked attack of a female walking from Harris Teeter in the 1300 block of Pennsylvania Avenue SE. Police brought in a juvenile suspect at his residence without incident, MPD-1D Commander David Kamperin notified the local police listserv. At a community meeting Thursday evening, police had told the [...]
