Chalin’s “hidden menu” is hidden no more. The restaurant is proudly revealing the existence of an authentic Chinese menu. Forest Hills Connection contributor Brent Lee stumbled upon this menu by […]
Archives for October 2013
Final Playground Design Is Set
A few updates on the redesign and renovation of our playground, from the president of the Friends of Forest Hills Playground, Alexandra Chalupa: Final Concept Design Available: After holding a […]
Sidewalk Updates: Albemarle And Reno Gaps Filled In
The new sidewalk on the 3800 block of Albemarle is finally complete. A few feet of pervious paving material now fill the final gap in what had been a major […]
How Can Metro Accommodate Us During Escalator Repairs?
by Marlene Berlin When Metro closes the eastern entrance to the Van Ness Metro station to replace the escalators, it could create hardship for some pedestrians, particularly seniors who might […]
Deal Students (And Parents) Check Out High Schools Thursday
by Marlene Berlin Deal Middle School is making it easier for some families to do their homework on public high schools. Tomorrow night, Deal’s 7th and 8th grade students and […]
The Shutdown’s Impact On Forest Hills Businesses
How did the government furlough impact businesses in Forest Hills? We put the question to a few businesses in our neighborhood: David Luria, Washington Photo Safari Like many other businesses […]
Eat Pizza, Support Wilson’s School Newspaper Today
Wilson High School’s student-run newspaper is holding a fundraiser all day today at Pete’s Friendship Heights (on Wisconsin Avenue at Fessenden). Go ny time of the day, order your pizza […]
Wilson Student Raising Money For Syrian Kids
by Marlene Berlin The Beacon, the financially independent student newspaper at Wilson High School funded by subscribers, is a paper that can give a principal heartburn, given some of the […]
Perspective: Should High Schools Do Sports?
by Jane Solomon There’s an article in this month’s Atlantic that anyone interested in childhood education should read. Its provocative title is “The Case Against High School Sports.” Through several […]
Upcoming Events: Broad Branch Road Rehab And More
Public meetings, hearings and announcements of interest to ANC 3F and the surrounding neighborhoods in the next few weeks: Today: Pepco undergrounding: Council members McDuffie and Evans are chairing a […]