There’s no doubt that our parks and trees are important to us. Neighbors packed DC Water’s informational meeting on July 18th to learn more about the potential impacts of large […]
Archives for July 2013
Breaking Into a New City, With or Without the Keys
by Lee Armfield Cannon Oh, to be young and in the city! Moving to a new place is a great adventure, but adventures always involve a little cliff-hanging and a […]
The Secret Park: Update
Good news: The “secret” park at 36th and Yuma Streets has not been forgotten. And soon, it won’t be allowed deteriorate any more. Last month, Margery Elfin gave us a […]
What’s New At The Farmers Market
What’s new at the New Morning Farm Market at Sheridan school: Cantaloupes and melons for the first time this weekend Nectarines and donut peaches are starting to come in More […]
Where The Sidewalks Do Not End
Sidewalks are blooming like crepe myrtle trees in and around the neighborhood. Two updates from two neighbors: As Shel Silverstein says, 29th Street has been “where the sidewalk ends.” For […]
Treat Yourself To Lotus Blossoms
Jack Buresh, a neighbor on Brandywine Street, tells us about a special treat that awaits us at the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens. You can take a quick trip to Asia by […]
Mr. C. Meets The Press
by Alex Holmes and Taylor Webster Murch Blue and Gold student reporters Chris Cebrzynski’s first dream was to be the president of the United States. It didn’t happen, but he […]
Play The Neighborhood Name Game
Hundreds of businesses line Connecticut Avenue, clustered and defined by their neighborhoods or Metro stops. Dupont Circle. Woodley Park. Cleveland Park. Van Ness. Chevy Chase. But one stretch of businesses […]
UDC Admits Campus Plan Violations
by Brady Holt Current staff writer The University of the District of Columbia is out of compliance with some aspects of its campus plan, a university spokesperson said, acknowledging a […]
ANC 3F’s June 18th Meeting: 911 On Hold, WAMU, Street Trees
ANC 3F meets tonight at 7:30 at The Methodist Home. Here is what 3F commissioners covered at their last meeting, on June 18th, courtesy of the Northwest Current: ■ commission […]