NEW THIS MONTH
44 Election Watch – CCN’s political correspondent Mark Seagraves uncovers a conspiracy to upend the race for DC’s At-Large council seats. | PDF
61 The Annual Pet Issue -- The Hill Rag presents the cutest, furriest and most unusual residents of Capitol Hill in its annual photo contest. | PDF only

IN EVERY ISSUE
14 Washington's Best Calendar | PDF only
24 Bulletin Board • by Mary-Frances Daly | PDF only
46 The Numbers • by Ed Lazere | PDF
55 Spotted on the Hill • by Peter Vankevich | PDF only
84 Dining Coupons | PDF only
146 Classifieds | PDF only
156 The Last Word • by Various Local Contributors | PDF only
158 The Nose: District Political Satire • by Anonymous | PDF

NEWS OF THE CAPITOL STREETS
34 ANC 6A Report: Trucks & Ruckus • by Tanya Snyder | PDF
36 ANC 6B: Report: From Ooze Tubes to Zoning Overlays • by Virginia Avniel Spatz | PDF
38 ANC 6C: Development Continues on DC’s First Carbon-Neutral Home •
by Hans Manzke | PDF
40 ANC 6D: Commission Supports Current Hours for New Parking Plan •
by Roberta Weiner | PDF
48 Amidon-plus-Bowen and Jefferson: SW Schools Face Unification •
by Virginia Avniel Spatz | PDF
49 Ready Schools Project Expands This Summer • by Virginia Avniel Spatz | PDF
50 DOE Guidelines Bypassed for Eastern • by Virginia Avniel Spatz | PDF

COMMUNITY LIFE
52 Rag Time • by Peter Waldron | PDF
54 The Story of Mr. Graves • by Pattie Cinelli | PDF
56 Market Watch • by Peter J. Waldron | PDF
58 Barracks Row Happenings • by Jeff Davis | PDF
59 Capitol Hill Suites • by Heather Schoell | PDF

THE PET ISSUE 2008
70 A Common Sense Approach to Veterinary Medical Care • by Gary Weitzman | PDF
72 Why Can’t My Dog Play Nicely? • by Veronica Sanchez | PDF
74 Finding the Pu-r-r-fect Match! • by Bridget Speiser and Hanna Lentz | PDF
76 Dog-ma Daycare & Boarding • by Michaela Doyle | PDF

REAL ESTATE & FINANCE
78 Changing Hands: Residential Home Sales • by Compiled by Don Denton | PDF only
84 Home Rules • Howard Pressman | PDF
86 Chase Alan Moore: A Realtor • Heather Schoell | PDF

ARTS, DINING, & ENTERTAINMENT
88 Tackle Box: The Best $13 Meal Georgetown Has Ever Seen • by Monica F. Jacobe |
PDF
92 The Wine Guys • by Jon Genderson | PDF only
96 Art in the City: Barbara Nuss • by Jim J. Magner | PDF
98 At The Movies: Two New British Films • by Mike Canning | PDF
100 Theater: Five Show / One-Night Getaway • by Brad Hathaway | PDF
102 The Literary Hill • by Karen Lyon | PDF only
104 The Jazz Project • by Jean-Keith Fagon | PDF
106 Summertime with the Kids in London Town • by Susan Braun Johnson | PDF

KIDS & FAMILY
110 Kids & Family Notebook • by Susan Braun Johnson | PDF only
115 Hill Raising: Leader of the Pack • by Anonymous | PDF only
116 School Notes • by compiled by Susan Braun Johnson | PDF only
122 FPCS Journalism Program • Thalia Wiggins | PDF
123 Baby Talk • by Cheryl Beasley and Ann-Marti Pierotti | PDF

BEAUTY, HEALTH, & FITNESS
124 Bringing Food from Farm to Market: A Visit to Quaker Valley Orchards •
by Pattie Cinelli | PDF
126 Having a Pet is Good for Your Health • by Ronda Bresnick Hauss, LCSW | PDF
128 The Heat is On! Keep Your Pup Cool and Safe During DC’s ‘Dog Days’ •
by Nancy J. Kellner | PDF

HOME & GARDENS
130 The Hill Gardener: Miss Kitty and Fido • Rindy O’Brien | PDF
132 Homemade Feline Fun • Karen Kormondy | PDF
134 Ask Judith • Judith Capen | PDF only
136 Green Ideas for Kitchen Remodeling • Julie Olson | PDF
138 The Public Space Gardens of Capitol Hill • by Derek Thomas | PDF
140 Dear Garden Lady • by Anonymous | PDF only

CAREERS & PERSONAL FINANCE
142 Big Picture Career Management • by Peter Sherer | PDF
144 Ask Peter • by Peter Sherer | PDF only

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