Andrew Lightman

Washington, D.C.

Managing Editor and Publisher at Hill Rag

Managing Editor of Capital Community News. DC journalist and photographer. My opinions are my own.

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Allen and Felder Discuss The Future of RFK

2 weeks ago | eastoftheriverdcnews.com | Andrew Lightman

The Hill Rag, Ward 6 and Ward 7 Democrats sponsored a “Fireside Chat” about the future of the RFK Stadium site between Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen (D) and Ward 7 Councilmember Wendell Felder (D) on June 2, 2025. Below find a Youtube link to the discussion. VIDEO
Allen and Felder Discuss The Future of RFK

2 weeks ago | hillrag.com | Andrew Lightman

The Hill Rag, Ward 6 and Ward 7 Democrats sponsored a “Fireside Chat” about the future of the RFK Stadium site between Ward 6 Councilmember Charles Allen (D) and Ward 7 Councilmember Wendell Felder (D) on June 2, 2025. Below find a Youtube link to the discussion. VIDEO
ANC 6D: TOPP Principles Sent to DDOT

3 weeks ago | hillrag.com | Andrew Lightman

Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 6D met on May 19 in person at St. Augustine’s Church. Commissioners Gottlieb Simon (6D02, chair), Gail Fast (6D03), Andrea Pawley (6D04), Fredrica (Rikki) Kramer (6D07, treasurer), Chearie Phelps-El (6D05) and Bruce Levine (6D06). Commissioners were in attendance. Marquell Washington (6DO1) and Rhonda Hamilton (6D08, secretary) were absent. The commission has provided advice to the District Dept.
Washington Post Tech Workers Unionize

1 month ago | hillrag.com | Andrew Lightman

On May 29, technology workers at the Washington Post voted 171 to 38 to unionize. The Washington Post Tech Guild (WPTG) will represent over 300 engineers across engineering, product design and data roles at the newspaper. “The things we accomplished together and the relationships we built while organizing our union are what I am most proud of from my twenty-five years at the Post. Why?
In Memory of Julie Walker

1 month ago | hillrag.com | Andrew Lightman

It’s kitten season and my friend Julie isn’t here to help rescue the homeless cats on Capitol Hill. She is needed but she’s gone. Julie Walker lived for over twenty years in a row house on Ninth Street SE, close to Eastern Market. There were always lots of cats living there, from kittens to very old ones. Julie was born in August 1936 and died May 22, 2024. She was born in Pennsylvania but spent most of her life on Capitol Hill.
New & Noteworthy: Capitol Hill Dental Arts

1 month ago | hillrag.com | Andrew Lightman

Dr. Ashish Rastogi, the proprietor of Capitol Hill Dental Arts at 27 Sixth St. NE is a conservationist at heart. At his practice, he teaches patients how to conserve their teeth. “The goal is for my clients to keep their teeth into their nineties,” he said. Taking a comprehensive approach, Rastogi believes in examining the whole mouth, rather than looking individual teeth. Is there a pattern? he asks. Is the bite stable?
Security on the Wharf Discussed at ANC 6D

1 month ago | hillrag.com | Andrew Lightman

Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 6D met on April 21 via Zoom. Commissioners Marquell Washington (6DO1), Gottlieb Simon (6D02, chair), Gail Fast (6D03), Andrea Pawley (6D04), Fredrica (Rikki) Kramer (6D07, treasurer) and Rhonda Hamilton (6D08, secretary) were in attendance. Chearie Phelps-El (6D05) and Bruce Levine (6D06) were absent. Metropolitan Police Dept.
Meet the Askarinams: The Family Behind 1355 H Street Development

2 months ago | hillrag.com | Andrew Lightman

There are plans for a indoor retail plaza on the 1300 block of H Street NE –and the family behind the plans, the Askarinams, has business history in DC and faith in the Atlas District. Back in the 1990s when dinosaurs roamed the earth and DC had a mayor-for-life, after a late night at Madam’s Organ, Spaghetti Gardens was the place club-goers went for a delicious repast.
DDOT Refuses to Add The Wharf to The TOPP

2 months ago | hillrag.com | Andrew Lightman

Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 6D met on March 18 via Zoom. Commissioners Gottlieb Simon (6D02, chair), Gail Fast (6D03), Andrea Pawley (6D04), Chearie Phelps-El (6D05), Bruce Levine (6D06) and Fredrica (Rikki) Kramer (6D07, treasurer) and Rhonda Hamilton (6D08, secretary) were in attendance. Marquell Washington (6DO1) was absent. DC Dept.
Bach en Bandoneon @ Music on the Hill

2 months ago | hillrag.com | Andrew Lightman

The Avalos Solera duo is an international duo formed by Heyni Solera and Rodrigo Avalos. The duo will present their album “Bach en bandoneon” composed of pieces by J. S. Bach adapted for two bandoneons as well as arrangements of classic tangos to demonstrate the intersection between tango and baroque music. Friday, April 18thDoors – 7 p.m.Show – 7:30 p.m.$15 suggested donation.