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[quote=Anonymous]I've lived on the Hill for 30 years (since HS). I love the Hill and consider the many advantages to living here as an adequate balance to the occasional crime. I have never been a victim of a crime other than 1 package stolen off my porch, out of a million Amazon orders -- I order everything from Amazon. I know the Maslins and what they went through was extraordinary and hideous. They are an amazing family and the community really came through to support them. As the community has come together to support other causes.

I'm not quite sure if 30 years ago I had gotten my roots settled in Upper NW, I would love that neighborhood just as much. The Hill sucks you in with the intensity of the community and the support and sense of sticking together that we have. I think that's a huge part of what makes some schools compelling. There's a sense of having come together to improve a place for the betterment of all.

People here, for the most part, care deeply about both the Maaslins and Relisha Rudd. We have taken on the homeless shelter as a source of our charitable giving. Those who have time have been volunteering, others are sending school uniforms and socks/undergarments via an Amazon wish list. Still others are donating money and other resources. Yes, it's hard for middle class people in any neighborhood to remember those who have less. However, I think the Hill does a good job of trying to remember all of our residents, including those at Potomac Gardens (there have been tutoring programs there for years) and the shelter.

We are not perfect but we are justifiably proud of our community and what we do for each other. I know how good those other  schools are and I can't say that I would never wish for them for my kids, but we have done well enough here on the Hill. My kids have grown up with a life that is unique in this world and I like that I've been able to give that to them. [/quote]

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