Jump to concerts listing or view concerts on our community events calendar. by Marlene Berlin A year and a half ago Samantha Pollack, the programming director of Washington Performing Arts, […]
From here to Election Day, where the DC statehood process stands
Forest Hills Connection contributor David Bardin is among those interested in statehood for the District of Columbia, both to replace Congress as the “state legislature” governing 670,000 people who can’t […]
Chesapeake Street HAWK light on hold
The new pedestrian-activated traffic signal at Connecticut and Ellicott Street is to be activated any day now, but plans for a similar light at Chesapeake have hit a snag. Wasim […]
What should be on an outdoor mural at Jake’s American Grille?
Jake’s American Grille (5018 Connecticut Avenue) is donating the wall overlooking the Exxon for a MuralsDC project, and the community is invited to provide input on what should be included. […]
Recommended reading: Rock Creek Park A to Z
As Rock Creek Park marked its 125th anniversary in 2015, the Rock Creek Conservancy enlisted bloggers to help celebrate the unique part this park plays in the District’s history and […]
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 […]
Mayor: Murch renovation moving forward with more money
It looks like the Murch Elementary community will get the school renovation it wants, with Mayor Bowser’s backing. According to the latest renovation update: Mayor Muriel Bowser told school representatives, […]
After rains, it’s trees vs. cars in Forest Hills and N. Cleveland Park
by Marlene Berlin Talk about your close calls. This morning I found Mary Lou Jacobsen surveying her damaged car – one of three hit by a large tree Tuesday night. […]
Chick-fil-A’s Van Ness drive-thru permit denied
by Marlene Berlin The District’s Public Space Committee has denied Chick-fil-A’s request for a drive-thru at its planned Van Ness location. But it might not have the last word. At […]