by Marlene Berlin We just got our most substantial snowfall in two years. I wouldn’t have missed walking in it for anything. I set out for Van Ness via Rock […]
To be neighborly to the sight-impaired, keep dogs leashed and distanced from guide dogs. And be mindful of sidewalk obstructions.
by Ken Sands Forest Hills is a beautiful, walkable neighborhood. During the pandemic, it’s been ideal for socially distant walking. More people also adopted pets as walking companions, so you’re […]
Emmy, our canine correspondent (semi-retired), would like to have a word or two with us – about words
When we launched Forest Hills Connection in 2012, one of our early contributors was Emmy Elfin. Emmy has emerged from her retirement – still quite opinionated for someone of the […]
For Romeo, the small rescue dog “who led a large life”
by David Jonathan Cohen Once upon a time, there was a small dog who led a large life. No one knows his name of origin. In the West Virginia prison […]
Opinion: What I wish I had said to the dog owner whose pooch was off-leash
by Scott D. Seligman While out walking my dog the other night, I ran into another dog owner whose pooch was off the leash. This struck me as a bad […]
Obey the law: Leash your dog and scoop the poop
“There seems to be a persistent and pervasive problem in Forest Hills (and neighboring areas) of dog walkers failing to leash their dogs,” Forest Hills neighbor Paul Walters recently wrote […]
Now Oct .14: Party with your pooches at “Barks & Brews”
New day, new time. Barks & Brews is back on. Van Ness Main Street’s event combines a few of our favorite things: local food and drink, and man’s best friend. […]
Thursdays in August: “Pups on the Patio” happy hours at Van Ness restaurants
Van Ness Main Street is inviting everyone to celebrate these dog days of summer: Thursday evenings in August, from 5 to 8 p.m., Van Ness Main Street is sponsoring “Pups […]
More neighborhood high-rises are welcoming dogs. That means more poop.
We’ve been seeing more dog poop on sidewalks and in tree boxes. Have you? Our neighborhood’s dog population has grown as apartment building relax policies to allow these wonderful pets. […]
Party with your pooches at Van Ness Main Street’s 9/17 “Barks and Brews” fest
by Theresa Cameron Executive Director, Van Ness Main Street Join Van Ness Main Street for its first “Barks and Brews” festival on Sunday, September 17. This is a dog-friendly party […]