Hill Rag

The Hill Rag is a local newspaper serving the Capitol Hill area of Washington, D.C. It comes out every month and not only covers Capitol Hill but also includes updates from the Southwest Waterfront, H Street Northeast, and Navy Yard neighborhoods.

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Restaurants, Employees and Lawmakers Divided Over Proposed Initiative 82 Repeal

1 week ago | hillrag.com | Sarah Payne

The lights are off for good at Brookland’s Finest Bar and Kitchen. “We just couldn’t make it with the new costs,” owner Tony Tomelden said of the decision to close his popular neighborhood eatery last month. The rising costs of food, liquor and labor, he said, ultimately forced the establishment to shutter. Tomelden fears closures across the city, including his other establishment The Pug (1234 H St. NE), will grow without intervention.
Renovation, Construction Planned at St. Joseph’s

1 week ago | hillrag.com | Elizabeth O'Gorek

Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 6C met April 9, 2025 via Webex. The following were on the dais: Jeremiah Foxwell (6C01), Karen Wirt (6C02, chair); Jay Adelstein (6C03, treasurer); Mark Eckenwiler (6C04, vice-chair); Daniela McInerney (6C05); Andrew Hayes (6C06, secretary) and Tony Goodman (6C07).
New & Noteworthy: Capitol Hill Dental Arts

1 week 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?
Allen Discusses Budget Concerns at ANC 6B

1 week ago | hillrag.com | Elizabeth O'Gorek

Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 6B held a meeting via Zoom and in-person at 700 Penn (700 Pennsylvania Ave. SE) on April 8. On the dais: Tyler Wolanin (6B01); Gerald “Jerry” Sroufe (6B02); David Sobelsohn (6B03, Secretary); Brian Gorman (6B04); Samuel Pastore (6B05); Anna Krebs (6B06, Treasurer); Vince Mareino (6B07, Chair); Edward Ryder (6B08, Vice Chair) and Karen Hughes (6B09).
Proper Exotic Moves to Reinstate Application

1 week ago | hillrag.com | Elizabeth O'Gorek

Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC 6A) met via Zoom on April 10. Commissioners Paul Spires (6A01, Vice-Chair), Mike Velasquez (6A02), Roberta Shapiro (6A03, treasurer), Amber Gove (6A04, Vice Chair/Parliamentarian), Dave Wethington (6A05, Chair), Jeff Giertz (6A06, Secretary) and Steven Kolb (6A07) were in attendance. Commissioner Velasquez updated attendees on the status of an application for a medical cannabis dispensary license proposed near Northeast Library.
Security on the Wharf Discussed at ANC 6D

1 week 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.
“This is Basically Our Job Now, Protecting the Republic”

1 week ago | hillrag.com | Elizabeth O'Gorek

This is basically our job now,” Mary told me, “protecting the Republic.”I had just asked her why it was important for her and her partner, Josh, to attend the April 5 “Hands Off” protest at the Washington Monument. Mary carried a sign that said “GOP cowards complicit” on one side and got more explicit on the other. Josh’s sign showed a photo of Russian President Vladimir Putin walking down a snowy street, holding a leash; at the other end was President Donald Trump, on his belly in the snow.
Bowser Announces District Growth Agenda

1 week ago | hillrag.com | Sarah Payne

In an effort to navigate the shifting landscape of the District’s economy, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser (D) announced a new economic growth plan at a press conference Monday morning. The plan prioritizes “strategic investments” that aim to revitalize downtown, add jobs to the local economy and support restaurants, businesses and the entertainment industry. Most notably for voters is the Mayor’s propoal to repeal Initiative 82 as part of the FY2026 budget.
First Phase of The Stacks Complete in Buzzard Point

2 weeks ago | hillrag.com | Elizabeth O'Gorek

On April 15, the first phase of development was completed at The Stacks as two apartment buildings were officially opened. The two buildings, called Colette and Everly, offer 1,116 residential units between them, including 40,000 square feet of retail space, 11,000 for co-working and 22,000 in parks square footage. The first residents are expected to have moved in by the end of the month.
CM Parker Meeting on RFK

2 weeks ago | hillrag.com | Elizabeth O'Gorek

Ward 5 Councilmember Zachary Parker will host a Community Listening Session about the future of the RFK Stadium Site. The meeting will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, at Two Rivers PCS (830 26th St NE). Parker has said he is not against a stadium on the site.