29 Mar 2018

Capitol Hill:

Five Questions With Alexandra Roosenburg of Capitol Learning Academy

Alexandra Roosenburg will be opening a school in Capitol Hill starting in the summer of 2018: Capitol Learning Academy. Look for more information about her new school this weekend. We recently chatted with her and asked her our five questions. Her answers have been lightly edited for clarity. Welcome to Capitol Hill, Alex! 1. What […]


30 Jan 2013

Five Questions: Adam Ruben, Chair of the School Within a School Expansion Committee

There is some anxiety these days among the parental set on Capitol Hill, reference by Tim in his recent post.  The DCPS school lottery is now open (through 11:59pm on Feb. 25, 2013!) and fears of being #321 on a pre-school wait list looms large. I can tell you among the parents of kids 3-5 the […]


18 Dec 2012

Five Questions: Corner Garden Lady, Sharon Ivy West

Nearly every day, my children and I walk down Kentucky Avenue towards Lincoln Park. And, nearly every day we spend a few moments immersed in a charming fairyland created by Hill resident, Sharon Ivy West. The garden, at the corner of Independence and Kentucky Avenue, is the canvas of Sharon’s creativity, and her medium is […]


04 Dec 2012

Five Questions with Keira Havner and Lia Salza Goldstein of Little Loft

Back in late September, we announced the great news about Little Loft, a new art studio for children right across the street from Frager’s. We asked Keira Havner and Lia Salza Goldstein a few questions, so you can get a better idea of who are the people behind the business. Enjoy!


06 Jul 2011

Five Questions: Congressional Cemetery Manager Alan Davis

One of my favorite parts of having been a dog owner on Capitol Hill was spending a considerable amount of time in Congressional Cemetery.  It felt very Victorian –hanging out, poop bag in hand, J. Edgar underfoot.  People would gasp when you explained exactly how the cemetery embraced the Canine Corps in the early 90s. […]


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