The kid population in Van Ness is going to spike come August. And here’s where this influx of young ‘uns is going to go. Van Ness Main Street shared with […]
How Cleveland Dennard built a school – and changed Van Ness
by David Jonas Bardin Cleveland Leon Dennard (1929-1992) – a dreamer and a doer – in many ways changed the face of Van Ness. Fifty years ago, President Johnson’s administration […]
Forest Hills history: The Goetzes of Gates Road
by Ann Kessler When you look at area maps, you can see that little 600-foot long Gates Road doesn’t fit into the street grid of Forest Hills. There’s a reason […]
Before Forest Hills, There Was Azadia
by Ann Kessler I was puzzled when I first read that the Forest Hills Citizens Association was almost named the Azadia Citizens Association back in 1930 when it was founded. […]
‘Linnean Playground’ Stream To Be Restored
by Suzanne Wald District Department of the Environment This summer, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and the District of Columbia are restoring a perennial stream in Linnean Playground […]
First Lady’s Visit “Just Another Day” at P&P
by Susan Krause Bell Perhaps you were wondering what all the fuss was about last week. Or, maybe you were part of it! On May 7th, at our neighborhood bookstore, […]
Park Van Ness: An Architect’s View
Some thoughts on Park Van Ness by Ken Terzian, architect and Forest Hills resident who attended BF Saul’s presentation at last week’s ANC 3F meeting: The presentation to the ANC […]
The City Park Outside Your Front Door
by Chris Shaheen Program Manager DC Office of Planning Are you responsible for maintaining part of the District’s park system? If you’re a homeowner, you probably are. Majestic views, wide […]
Meet Your Neighbors: Travis Price
by Emily Lind Baker As a boy in southern Georgia, Travis Price made tree houses. Now, the avant-garde architect lives in an adult-size one he built for himself, overlooking Rock […]
Opinion: Is The Post Defending Lawbreakers?
by Marlene Berlin The headline reads “District red-light cameras rake in revenue as more tickets issued last year.” The first paragraph by Ashley Halsey III begins: “The lucrative battle to […]