by Marlene Berlin Summer, officially, is still a couple of months away. Summer temperatures, on the other hand, will be here soon. Hot and dry are not a good combination […]
In memory and appreciation: Ed Sands, a Calvert Woodley co-founder and a great neighbor
Ed Sands, a co-founder of Calvert Woodley Wines & Spirits, died on April 22nd. He was 84 years old. “It’s hard to put into words exactly how much he means […]
ANC 3F05 special election process begins anew
In March, we published a version of the article below, announcing the vacant seat on ANC 3F. No one declared their candidacy prior to the April 8th deadline, so the […]
Plant this, not that: A guide to plants that attract and sustain wildlife as well as beautify your garden
by Kathy Sykes Each Earth Day, we reflect on what we can do for Mother Earth, and meet the challenges that come from the changing climate and landscapes. Fortunately, there […]
Backyard Nature: The love song of the American toad
by Marlene Berlin One day in early April, I was treated to a thrilling duet. This American toad, from its perch on a Broad Branch stream pond, was calling out […]
ANC 3F April 23 agenda: 36th and Reno slip lane closure, DC Archives, Soapstone sewer
In early April, a DDOT crew placed flexible bollards and planters across 36th Street where it intersects with Reno Road. Goodbye to Reno Road’s northbound exit onto 36th Street. The […]
Soapstone sewer project updates: UV curing approved; Questions about wood chips; The area’s other reconstruction project
UV is a go. DC Water has DC Department of Energy and the Environment (DOEE) approval to complete the final sections of the Soapstone sewer rehabilitation project in a different […]
Neighborhood in the News: Protected Connecticut Ave. bike lanes are out, the embassy protesters are always in, and DCist 2.0
Still on DDOT’s Connecticut Avenue safety to-do list: Left-turn lanes and curb extensions. No longer on the list: bike lanes. DDOT Director Sharon Kershbaum revealed the new plan during the […]
Backyard Nature: The native wildflowers of early spring
by Marlene Berlin When you see Rock Creek Park Weed Warriors leading volunteers in Rock Creek Park and its tributary parks, give them a tip of the hat and your […]
Avalon Theatre’s May 5 gala celebrates history of film scores, and supports film education for DC schools
The Avalon Theatre’s gala on Sunday, May 5th will celebrate 90 years of Oscar-winning film scores. The next day, the theater will screen a documentary for a special audience that’s […]