NEW THIS MONTH
On page 62 H Street Life • by Jen DeMayo
We residents dwelling in the areas adjacent to H Street Northeast live in a near-constant state of high-alert with regard to whispers of new developments in our neighborhood. Our spirits rise and fall with the news of thwarted projects, permitting delays and epic liquor license battles. But as someone who has lived near H for more than eight years, I have enjoyed this wild ride. Why? We finally live in a hip neighborhood! Who knew? | PDF
On page 86 Wildlife and Cultural Touring in Bhutan • by Tom Grahame
Do you know much about Bhutan? If not, you’re certainly excused: after centuries of closing itself off from outside influences, Bhutan has only recently opened up to visitors. | PDF

IN EVERY ISSUE
16 Washington's Best Calendar | PDF only
26 Bulletin Board • by Peter Vankevich | PDF only
42 The District Beat • by Mark Segraves | PDF
44 The Numbers • by Ed Lazere | PDF
60 Spotted on the Hill: The Yellow-Bellied Sapsucker • by Peter Vankevich | PDF only
71 Dining Coupons | PDF only
146 Classifieds | PDF only
156 The Last Word • by Various Local Contributors | PDF only
162 The Nose Knows • by Anonymous | PDF

NEWS OF THE CAPITOL STREETS
32 Then & Now - Tunnicliff’s Tavern | PDF only
36 ANC Reports • by Mary-Frances Daly, Virginia Avniel Spatz, Hans Manzke and Roberta Weiner |
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46 Eastern Market Watch • by Peter J. Waldron | PDF
48 Can DCPS Reorganize While Restructuring? • by Virginia Avniel Spatz | PDF
51 Providence Park Will Stay Open • by Peter J. Waldron | PDF
52 Curbside Parking Plan Evolves • by Virginia Avniel Spatz | PDF
54 Environmental Effects of the 11th St. Bridges Capacity Expansion •
by Tom Grahame | PDF

COMMUNITY LIFE
56 Ragtime • by Peter J. Waldron | PDF
58 Capitol Couples: The Pastors Hamilton • by Brad Hathaway | PDF
59 Francis Slakey and Gina Eppolito • by Pattie Cinelli | PDF
62 H St. Life • by Jen DeMayo | PDF
64 Nonprofit Profile: Capitol Hill Pregnancy Center • by Heather Schoell | PDF
65 Barracks Row Happenings • by Jeff Davis | PDF
66 Our Life in Barney Circle • by Eleanor M. Hill | PDF

ARTS, DINING, & ENTERTAINMENT
68 Tasty Italian Flare at Locanda • by Monica F. Jacobe | PDF
72 Wine and Health • by Jon Genderson | PDF
74 Art in the City: Patrick Campbell • by Jim J. Magner | PDF
76 Anything But Foolish Art • by Maggie Hall | PDF
78 At the Movies: A Most Animated Tale, But No Cartoon • by Mike Canning | PDF
80 Theater: “Ella” Takes Arena Stage South – Temporarily! • by Brad Hathaway | PDF
82 Literary Hill • by Karen Lyon | PDF
84 Jazz Project • by Jean-Keith Fagon | PDF
86 Travel: Wildlife and Cultural Touring in Bhutan • by Tom Grahame | PDF

KIDS & FAMILY
90 Kids & Family Notebook • by Susan Braun Johnson | PDF only
94 School Notes • compiled by Susan Braun Johnson | PDF only

BEAUTY HEALTH AND FITNESS
102 Aspirations vs. Resolutions: Change Your Focus, Change Your Life •
by Pattie Cinelli | PDF
104 Increase Your Emotional Resilience • by Ronda Bresnick Hauss | PDF
106 Whether a 5K or a Marathon, Never Underestimate the Power of Running •
by Phil Fenty | PDF
108 Live Boldly, There’s No Better Reward Than Life Itself • by Adrienne T. Jenkins |
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110 DC Green: Smart Car Gears up in DC Region • by Elizabeth McGowan | PDF
112 Miss Dressed • by Monica F. Jacobe | PDF only

CAREERS AND PERSONAL FINANCE
114 BOOMERS: Informational Interviews are the Way to Find Your Ideal Job •
by Peter Sherer | PDF
115 Transition Stories: Brave and Unusual Career Paths • by Peter Sherer | PDF
116 Ask Peter • by Peter Sherer | PDF only
117 The iPlan • by Howard Pressman, CFP® | PDF
118 Building Wealth • by Armstrong Williams & Blake Allison | PDF only

REAL ESTATE & FINANCE
122 Changing Hands: Residential Home Sales • by Compiled by Don Denton | PDF only
130 Realtor Profile: George Giamas • Jessica White | PDF

HOMES & GARDENS
132 Hill Gardener: The Orchid…Fall under its Spell • by Rindy O’Brien | PDF
134 Ask Judith: Using Substitute Materials in a Historic District • by Judith Capen |
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136 Structural Wood Framing Problems in Historic Row Houses • by Paul A. Wilson |
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138 Business Brief: Living at Home Consultations Inc. • by Heather Schoell | PDF
139 Dear Garden Lady • by Anonymous | PDF only
140 Garden Spot: Beat the Winter Blues • by Derek Thomas | PDF
144 Hill East Legacy of Architect Lewis Wentworth Giles Sr. • by Beth Purcell | PDF

February 2008 Hill Rag Cover, Table of Contents and Masthead | PDF only