We believe that the owner of the shotgun house at 1229 E Street, SE  has engaged in demolition by neglect by failing to maintain the building, and as a result, has blighted the surrounding neighborhood for a number of years. 

Public meetings presenting Capitol Hill history “beyond the boundaries” and the potential of expanding the Capitol Hill Historic District. ANC 6C area: Tuesday, November 18, 7 – 9 pm, Northeast Library, 330 7th Street, NE.

Public meetings presenting Capitol Hill history “beyond the boundaries” and the potential of expanding the Capitol Hill Historic District. ANC 6A area: Wednesday, November 5, 6:45 – 8:30 pm, Maury Elementary School, 13th and Constitution Avenue, NE. 

Frager’s Hardware of Capitol Hill has reached an agreement with Roadside Development, LLC, a District based developer, to purchase its property at 1101-1117 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, on Capitol Hill. After development, Frager’s will return as their anchor tenant under a long-term lease.

Marty O’Brien, Chief Operating Officer of Casey Trees, presented “Valuing our Unique Urban Forest” on Thursday, September 25, 2014 at 7 pm  at HillCenter, 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE.  CHRS members reviewed and approved the FY 2014-2015 budget prior to the presentation.

Articles and resources on home maintenance:

Window Restoration: http://www.capitalcommunitynews.com/content/restore-don’t-replace-your-antique-windows

    Case Study: http://www.capitalcommunitynews.com/content/case-study-repairing-historic-wooden-windows

The Anacostia Watershed Society is hosting Paddle Nights each Tuesday and Thursday evening from 5-7:30 pm at five locations

Improperly Parked Vehicles on the H/Benning Corridor Will Be Ticketed or Towed