Update: The cause is known, but questions remain. Here’s the latest. by Marlene Berlin DC Water does not know what caused residents and businesses in parts of Wards 3 and […]
Photos: A long-awaited snowy day
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 […]
Local Business Spotlight: The dentist who can help you sleep
The journey to better sleep could start inside your mouth. Dr. Sareeta Gupta practiced general dentistry when she founded her dental practice at Van Ness Center 13 years ago. Five […]
UDC is preparing to train the next class of Master Gardeners. Will you be in it?
UDC’s Master Gardener program is accepting applications for its spring 2024 program. As we’ve written before, it teaches sustainable gardening techniques to those interested in taking their new skills into […]
Someone IS coming for those leaves piled by the curb. Here’s how to learn when the crews will be on your street.
by Marlene Berlin If you’ve seen leaves carefully raked to the curb, where they sit… and sit… and sit… you might be scratching your head as to the status of […]
January in the Neighborhood: Save local forests and sing to the trees
The world’s problems – political, environmental, and otherwise – can seem overwhelming, and it can feel like there’s little we can do as individuals to effect change. We do have […]
Lost Forest Hills: The Rose Hill quarry
by Ann Kessler The first people who lived here left their mark here. Archaeologists believe that the first inhabitants of the Washington, DC area arrived around 13,000 years ago. According […]
Photos: The holiday light show (and bonus Santa flamingos)
Consider this an appreciation post for all those who have adorn their homes and balconies with holiday lights. The first displays show up right around Thanksgiving (and sometimes before), and […]
Meet Your Neighbors: A centuries-old religious text remains a powerful symbol
by Margery Elfin and Marlene Berlin One of our neighbors has a story to tell about a book she has never read, yet has made a strong impression on her. […]
A local church’s part-time jazz club helped performers through covid
by Beth Beisel Covid-19 hit DC jazz artists hard as venues, restaurants, and bars closed, leaving them without performance spaces and income. “It was such an uncertain time for everyone,” […]