by Marlene Berlin I’m afraid, dear readers, that you are subjected to my obsessions. First it was mushrooms. Later, my new backyard bird feeder. Now I have another confession – […]
Two legs, strange plumage: The birders have descended on Rock Creek
by Marjorie Rachlin It’s birding time in Rock Creek Park. Migrating flocks have begun to move up the east coast to northern nesting sites, and local birdwatchers are gathering on […]
Van Ness then and now: We’ve come a long way
by Mary Beth Ray The date was June 21, 1999. Bill Clinton was president. Borders Books and Eddie Bauer were hot retailers. Cher, Britney Spears and the Backstreet Boys were […]
UDC Student Center awarded LEED Platinum status
Only four buildings in the District meet the highest standard for eco-friendly construction. And the UDC Student Center is one of them. The U.S. Green Building Council notified UDC of […]
ANC meetings? Now that’s entertainment!
by Marlene Berlin In DC we have plenty of opportunities for citizen engagement. It’s just that the local issues can be overshadowed by what’s happening on the national scene (though […]
He envisioned Albemarle Street as an ‘attractive’ thoroughfare from AU to Mount Pleasant. It was not to be.
by Ann Kessler A 1913 real estate map of Washington makes it look easy to drive into Rock Creek Park from Connecticut Avenue. Just turn onto Albemarle Street and continue […]
Meet your neighbors: The black and white world of photographer Joe Cameron
by Lee Armfield Cannon In this world of vibrant color, Joe Cameron seeks to strip it all down to the barest of essentials. Cameron, an art photographer, has a fascination […]
Mayor’s representative, DDOT tour neighborhood traffic trouble spots
by Marlene Berlin Sally Gresham and Mary Beth Ray accomplished a great deal while serving on ANC 3F for the past four years, and though their terms ended in January, […]
What should the Rock Creek Nature Center and Horse Center become?
by Marlene Berlin The National Park Service is seeking input on renovation options for the Rock Creek Park Nature Center Complex, including the nearby Horse Center and maintenance yard. Two […]
Backyard nature: It’s time for romance – if you’re a fox, squirrel or eagle
by Marjorie Rachlin February might be the month of love, but in nature, the action begins in January. Fox sightings Photos of the month come from a neighbor’s backyard, where […]