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Daily online, monthly in print. The hyper local news that matters to the people who really live on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC – the neighborhoods around the dome.
This Sunday (Fathers Day!) at 1p — cheer on the @dcfireems.bsky.social as they reenact the Last Run of the Horses, using a cosmetically preserved 1905 American LaFrance horse-drawn steam fire engine. All are welcome (re)live DC History!! www.hillrag.com/2025/06/09/c...
June 9, 2025 at 7:07 PM
From Instagram: Hills Kitchen owner Leah Daniels has sold the business to former employee Sarah and partner Miles. The official handoff is Tuesday.
May 30, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Caught this bird brain on film trying to break into an 11th St house
May 22, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Friday around 10:30p carjacking 1300 block C St NE between Tennessee and Warren. Look out for 4 black males in dark clothing in a dark red Honda CRV — call 911 with info.
May 3, 2025 at 3:14 AM
Don’t miss the Eastern Market Pottery Spring Student Sale 🏺🌸

Sunday May 4 from 10a - 4p at Eastern Market (7th at C St SE)

a chance to grab great pottery at great prices

+++ live demonstrations!
May 2, 2025 at 2:12 PM
MOVIE NIGHT Friday 8p in Lincoln Park! See Transformers (2024) with popcorn courtesy @dcpolicedept.bsky.social -bring chairs & blankets and settle in to your outdoor theatre🍿
May 2, 2025 at 1:50 PM
April 15, 2025 at 5:22 PM
The Easter bunny is saying Hi and hanging out treats @dcdpr.bsky.social Kennedy Rec Center (7th at O St NW) with @dcpolicedept.bsky.social til 1p. Look for Hop Around Town in new spots all week —including Greenleaf Rec Thursday 11a - 1p
April 15, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Tango Pastry on H St NE is open! — tango for coffee, breakfast, lunch (hello Sandwiches de Miga), coffee or just because you love Argentine deliciousness

www.hillrag.com/2025/04/14/t...
April 14, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Grand opening Sunday April 13 — Argentinian bakery @tangopastry (408 H St NE) serves sandwiches, empanadas, coffee, alfajores and more! Weds-Fri 6A-5p Sat Sun 10a-5p
April 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM
IT'S REAL: Thursday, April 10: Dignitaries including @mayorbowser.bsky.social cut the ribbon on the brand-new Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center, the first new hospital in 15 years and the only one in DC East of North Capitol Street. The hospital opens to patients Tuesday, April 15.
April 10, 2025 at 7:30 PM
If House Doesn’t Restore DC Budget Wednesday, Cuts Could Come Within Days, City Officials Told ANC 6B Tuesday Night:

DC’s Budget Still in Limbo: “A Devastating Impact”

www.hillrag.com/2025/04/09/d...
April 9, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Today is national beer day. It’s also national empanada day. A good time to remind you: H St NE will soon welcome tank to tap hangout Henceforth (1335 H St NE) open April 19-20, a week after this Sunday’s GRAND OPENING of Argentinian bakery Tango (408 H St NE) — serving coffee, pastries & EMPANADAS
April 8, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Organizers estimate about 100,000 people participated in the DC #handsoff protest at Washjngton monument Saturday
April 6, 2025 at 5:39 AM
Signs From #HandsOff at Washington Monument, where thousands gathered to protest Trump and his administration’s policies
April 6, 2025 at 5:35 AM
GRAND OPENING FRIDAY

The new @dolcezzagelato 600 H St NE!!! Open 12 – 7 PM. Guests can get a free scoop of gelato or soft serve, while supplies last 🍧

Ht @cmcharlesallen.bsky.social
April 3, 2025 at 9:10 PM
As the Senate Bill restoring DC’s FY2025 still awaits a hearing in the House, DC Parents and students are planning to visit Representatives April 7, a day off school, to ask Reps to put it on the floor for a vote. It follows the March visit to Senators: bit.ly/RecessAtTheC...
April 2, 2025 at 3:50 PM
The US Military will conduct a flyover in the National Capital Region over Arlington National Cemetery on Friday, March 28th, 2025, at 9:15AM.
March 27, 2025 at 1:20 PM
DC's Interim US Attorny, Edward R. Martin Jr., will appear at the Anacostia Coordinating Council meeting today (Tues) at Martha's Table (2375 Elvans Ave. SE), 11:30a.

Or click to watch online - tinyurl.com/ACC-Monthly
March 25, 2025 at 1:12 PM
🚨Grand opening today (Saturday) 12-6p!! 🎊

All Purpose

It is a Black woman owned vintage and art boutique located at 1445 Constitution Ave NE— across from the Capital Candy Jar 🛍️ CHECK THIS OUT NOW!!
March 15, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Half an hour into their show on The Kennedy Center's Millenium Stage, Nora Brown, performing with Stephanie Coleman stopped to say, "We have to add a little something to the stage":

Performers Stage Protest at Kennedy Center www.hillrag.com/2025/03/13/p...
March 13, 2025 at 11:29 PM
The @dcdpr.bsky.social @dcdpr.bsky.social meeting on the Reno of Rumsey Pool is about to kick off in Eastern Market North Hall—Weds, 6:30p
March 12, 2025 at 10:31 PM
YES! Henceforth! Yay! Thank you @dcbeer.com & @barredindc.bsky.social ---

ahem. please do read the story -- we just happen to have it right here: www.hillrag.com/2025/03/10/n...
March 12, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Update: The House Rules Committee did not adopt a @eleanornorton.bsky.social amendment to exempt DC's budget from a funding bill that freezes federal agencies at FY2024 levels. DC is already operating in its FY2025 budget. The bill is expected to go to the House Tues. www.hillrag.com/2025/03/10/f...
March 11, 2025 at 1:17 AM
The community members who conceived and funded a statue dedicated to a Hill preschool teacher are still hoping it might be returned after being stolen from the Virginia Avenue Park in late January:

www.hillrag.com/2025/02/13/m...
February 28, 2025 at 2:01 AM