by Susan Crudgington I belong to an organization called The Initiative to Educate Afghan Women, which was started ten years ago by a woman named Paula Nirschel. Paula was horrified […]
Archives for May 2012
Forest Hills History: Our Presidential Neighbor
by Margery Elfin It was Harry Truman who said, “If you want a friend in Washington, get a dog.” Perhaps he got that idea from his neighbors at 4701 Connecticut […]
Our Bike Commuter On The City Council
by Lindsay Damon Being one of the most visible leaders in DC requires making sure you can see what’s around you, too. Mary Cheh, DC’s Ward 3 Councilmember, likes to […]
Connection Perspective: At Great Risk Crossing the Street
by Marlene Berlin I scratch my head in consternation over the resistance to photo enforcement. As a pedestrian who walks everyday, I continue to experience near-misses, and I wonder when […]
Northwest Neighbors Village Concert Fundraiser: June 2
by Marianna Blagburn Executive Director, NNV Northwest Neighbors Village (NNV) invites the community to their Sounds of Summer jazz piano concert fundraiser, featuring local musical treasure and humorist, John Eaton, […]
Downspout Initiative: $50 Rebate Program
Reposted with permission from the Rock Creek Conservancy District homeowners can help reduce polluted runoff by disconnecting downspouts for $50 each! When it rains, water from rooftops runs into gutters […]
Pooch Profiles: An Ex-Con In Forest Hills
by Margery Elfin We all know the story of Romeo who lived and loved in Verona, Italy, but who knew that centuries later, we would have a local Romeo, albeit […]
Backyard Nature Guide: Avian Courtship
by Marjorie Rachlin Sitting on the back porch the morning of April 15th, I heard a rapid, bubbly birdsong coming from the back of the yard. Sure enough, my house […]
Backyard Nature: No red herring
by Marjorie Rachlin Did you know that herring come up Rock Creek to spawn this time of year? Blueback herring and alewives, males and females, leave the ocean every spring. […]
High-Rise Life: Guess Who’s Coming To Town?
by Barbara Cline Remember that charming couple you sat next to at a recent family wedding? Those people who are your second cousins twice-removed and live in California? You remember […]