by Marlene Berlin In the middle of winter, another season is heating up: the election season. Several candidates have launched mayoral races, or are running to be the next DC delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives. And last Friday, the DC Board of Elections opened ballot access to candidates for the June 16th, 2026 […]
Snow day photos: Digging out, playground sledding, and helpful neighbors
by Marlene Berlin After snowstorms, I’m always eager to get out there to see how our streets, sidewalks, and businesses are faring. But this time, I had to cool my jets a little. The weekend storm could have been a triple threat: heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain. Luckily for us, the freezing rain did […]
The District Fringe indie theater festival is returning to Van Ness this summer (Updated)
This article has been updated to remove references to a January 31st launch party. Because of the snow, District Fringe will reschedule the event. Last July, UDC opened its doors to the nascent District Fringe theater festival. The celebration of local, independent theater will be returning to the university’s Van Ness campus this summer. Van […]
Snowzilla, the Sequel: How to prep sidewalks and pipes for the next monster storm
If the forecast models are accurate, we’re in for a doozy of a storm this weekend, plus several days of frigid temperatures. Capital Weather Gang reports the snowfall totals could be the largest since 2016, when a storm dubbed “Snowzilla” buried the region under 17 to 32 inches. Longtime Washingtonians know to stock the pantry. […]
Neighborhood in the News: Owl’s Nest sale; Burger King redevelopment; Malabar opens
The Owl’s Nest has been sold. Listed for sale a little more than a year ago at $10.5 million dollars, the historic home at 3031 Gates Road has been sold for substantially less: $6.86 million. The TTR Sotheby’s listing agent had said the Owl’s Nest would be the perfect home for a diplomat, an ambassador, […]
Van Ness centenarian taking part in local January 20th protest marking anniversary of the Trump inauguration
Elly Newman knows a little something about organizing and protesting. She has several decades of experience, starting in the 1940s, when she was an organizer for the International Ladies Garment Workers Union. When we met Newman in March 2025, the now 101-year-old Van Ness North co-op resident was getting ready to take part in the […]
The story of the orange pedestrian flags at Reno Road and Warren Street
Last August, orange flags appeared at the Reno Road and Warren Street intersection. In November, another set arrived. We initially thought they were DDOT’s doing, but the flags are actually the result of ongoing pedestrian safety advocacy by ANC 3F01 Commissioner Amy Rofman and community member Stephanie Resnick. Rofman tells Forest Hills Connection she started […]
Creator of ‘Housing First’ model for homeless says DC’s version misses the mark
by Marlene Berlin The “Housing First” policy adopted by Mayor Bowser’s administration is missing a key element, according to the clinical and community psychologist who developed the model for housing the chronically homeless. Although the unhoused person’s need for intensive case management is an eligibility requirement, DC officials have stated that people who qualify for […]
Reminder: It’s illegal (and bad for plants and animals) to dump pumpkins and Christmas trees in parks and forests
by Kathy Sykes Area park managers and stewards have been telling us for years that parks and forests are not suitable places to dump pumpkins and Christmas trees. View this post on Instagram A 2022 post shared by Rock Creek Conservancy (@loverockcreek) The people who do this are likely well-intentioned, and may have heard that […]
Business in Brief: New restaurants in January; Holiday lights recycling at MOM’s; 10 years of Van Ness Main Street
Mid-January openings eyed for Malabar and Dog Haus: Rosedale (4465 Connecticut Avenue) served its last meals to customers on December 13th, and is now undergoing what owner Ashok Bajaj expects will be a month-long menu and interior transformation. The new restaurant is named Malabar, after India’s southwestern coast, and seafood will be a prominent feature […]