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From the MPD Blotter | The Hill is Home

Arrests and other crime information in the area, directly from MPD. If you have a tip, you can always call 202-727-9099. You can also send info anonymously to the TEXT TIP LINE by texting 50411. Crime Solvers of Washington, DC currently offers a reward of up to $1,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and indictment …

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The To Do List: Week of July 27, 2023 | The Hill is Home

Another crazy summer is almost halfway through the books. Hope you’ve been staying cool, taking care of yourself and… well, coping the best way you can. This weekend will be very hot, with heat indices of over 110 on Friday and potentially Saturday. If you are out and about, please hydrate, wear sunscreen and protect …

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Ahead of @EasternMarketDC's sesquicentennial, we are looking at some of the people and the stories behind our beloved market. Today, meet Benjamin F. Graham! https://thehillishome.com/2023/07/lost-capitol-hill-market-master-benjamin-f-graham/
Lost Capitol Hill: Market Master Benjamin F. Graham | The Hill is Home

I am currently working on a short article on the history of Eastern Market, so I’ve gone through my notes from my talk last month to see which aspects of its stories I have not yet fully researched. One of the men involved in the market who deserved a deeper look was the contractor, Henry …

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The 11th Street Bridge Park’s Anacostia River Festival is happening this Saturday, 5/20! This is a free and family-friendly chance to enjoy fun canoe rides, fishing, performances and reconnect with our beautiful river. RSVP here: bridgepark.org/arf
Today: Happy Emancipation Day! Read about an invaluable man: https://thehillishome.com/2023/04/lost-capitol-hill-philip-reed-2/
Lost Capitol Hill: Philip Reed | The Hill is Home

Since everyone is out celebrating Emancipation Day, we will just have a rerun today. On this day it is appropriate to look at the story of one man who was freed because of Lincoln’s signing of the D.C. Emancipation Act on April 16, 1862. His name was Philip Reid, though he would change the spelling …

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Our weekend update for April 16, 2023, is here!

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Happy Pride Weekend! Thank you for tagging us, @DCSignsofResistance!

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Spring in DC is one of the most beautiful, poetic times of year. Our hearts fill with gratitude for this lovely gift from the people of Japan, that reminds us that time is fleeting. Time spent watching this beautiful display is always time well spent. Tag your hanami (and your gratitude) #thehillishome P.S. Treat the park with respect! 🎥: @themadamemeow

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