by Carolyn Jacobson We welcome Aviva Kempner, a longtime DC resident, to Forest Hills. The documentary filmmaker arrived in June of 2011 from the hinterlands of Jenifer Street in Chevy […]
From The Editor’s Desk
by Marlene Berlin Well, I should not have worried about having enough contributions for the second issue, and I hate to admit, I have already started worrying about the third. […]
Forging A Connection: A Note from FHCA
by Denise Warner President, Forest Hills Citizens Association Who knew that I would meet some very interesting folks from Europe living across the street? How did I learn that there […]
New Zoning Regulations: Don’t Be Too Detached
Marjorie Rachlin has done a lot of sleuthing on behalf of Forest Hills Connection into the current effort to rewrite decades-old zoning regulations. Here’s her take on how this will […]
Aging in Place: Mental Health
Roughly one-sixth of Forest Hills residents were 65 or older during the 2010 Census. They and their families may someday benefit from a new, nearby training program for mental health […]
What I Do: Educate Afghan Women
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 […]
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, […]