by Marlene Berlin If you’ve seen leaves carefully raked to the curb, where they sit… and sit… and sit… you might be scratching your head as to the status of […]
Neighborhood in the News: Another ambassador moving in; Rent on the rise; The real birthplace of the U.S. atomic age
After living in hotels and other temporary homes in Washington for the past two years, Israeli Ambassador Michael Herzog is getting a new and permanent official residence. And it’s in […]
September in the Neighborhood: Ramble, wrangle, sing and play
September, for many of us, means a return to routine after summer adventures. But we don’t have to return to old ruts. Neighborhood groups and institutions have filled our calendar […]
August in the Neighborhood: Play tourist, learn to do-si-do, and watch someone else do the dancing
We’ve noticed a change in around the neighborhood over the past couple of weeks: There’s hardly any traffic. We’ve seen fewer drivers and fewer pedestrians. Even during rush hours, there […]
Volunteer in the neighborhood: NW Community Food Pantry and Northwest Neighbors Village
We often write about short-term volunteer opportunities, such as native species restoration events in Rock Creek Park with Rock Creek Conservancy. Van Ness Main Street often seeks volunteers to assist […]
In appreciation of the neighbors who keep their hedges trimmed and sidewalks clear
During a recent walk of the neighborhood, we spent a lot of time ducking low-hanging branches and dodging shrubbery that nearly swallowed the adjoining sidewalk. It was a frustrating experience. […]
May in the Neighborhood: Take embassy tours, restore a natural “oasis,” plant and enjoy the May flowers
Take a world tour without leaving the neighborhood: If you’ve ever wanted to see what’s inside the many embassies in and near Van Ness and Embassy Row (Massachusetts Avenue), now’s […]
Rock Creek Park after the rain: Trees down, water levels up, nature carries on
by Marlene Berlin Friday, April 28th was the wettest day of the year, with rainfall measuring 1.53 inches. It was badly needed as we are in a moderate drought, according […]
April in the Neighborhood: Forest bathing, stargazing, and a community celebration
Some of the cultural and community happenings around the neighborhood in April. Commune with nature, and lend it a hand Have you heard of forest bathing? First promoted 40 years […]
How DC’s oldest Boy Scout troop built a new bridge in Linnean Park
by John Burwell One weekend in early January, William Wales, a junior at Jackson-Reed High School, led Boy Scout Troop 100 in building and installing a boardwalk bridge over a […]