A year ago, after the 2016 election, we encouraged you to be a force for change, and suggested that your own neighborhood was a good place to start. We at Forest Hills Connection still see community education and involvement as our primary mission. Involved citizens are a foundation of democracy. We also have come to […]
Help wanted: FHC events coordinator
Forest Hills Connection is seeking an events coordinator. Events we have done in the past include artist studio tours, holiday bazaar, book talks, and a health care talk with Alice Rivlin and Stuart Butler. These events have been popular and we’ve had many requests for more. We want to up our game in this area. […]
Marlene Berlin is the first Van Ness Visionary Award winner
Excuse us while we brag about our editor in chief. Marlene Berlin was recognized at Van Ness Main Street’s annual meeting with the organization’s first Visionary Award. “Her foresight, knowledge of city government, and sheer persistence could have been enough,” said Van Ness Main Street President Mary Beth Ray said. “But Marlene brings something even […]
Video: FHC and UDC Law’s national health care discussion “solved all the problems”
Last week, two neighbors got together for a chat. That’s not unusual, right? But how many of these discussions happen before a live audience? With a moderator? On Thursday, April 27th, Forest Hills Connection had the pleasure of co-hosting, with the UDC David A. Clarke School of Law, a discussion on health care under the […]
Forest Hills Connection and UDC Law Present: The Future of National Health Care
Friends, please join us on Thursday, April 27 from 6 to 8 p.m.: The Future of National Health Insurance A Panel Discussion With Alice Rivlin and Stuart Butler On Thursday, April 27th at 6 p.m., Forest Hills Connection and the University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law will host our […]
FHC Presents: “Demon in Business Class” book talk at Soapstone Market
Forest Hills Connection Invites You to a Book Talk with Anthony Dobranski, Author of The Demon in Business Class Sunday, April 23, 2017 3 to 5 p.m. Soapstone Market – 4465 Connecticut Avenue A Forest Hills literary event! Local resident Anthony Dobranski discusses and reads from his debut novel, The Demon in Business Class. A […]
To be a force for change, focus on the local (and you can help Forest Hills Connection help you with that)
by Marlene Berlin We’re not going out on a limb here. You probably voted for Hillary Clinton on November 8th. More than 90 percent of registered DC voters did. Perhaps you’ve been in a funk ever since. And the national and international news isn’t doing much to lift your mood. What can you do? And […]
Photos: A big ‘thank you’ to the Forest Hills Holiday Bazaar organizers, vendors and shoppers!
We at Forest Hills Connection believe in shopping locally. So it was a real pleasure to give local artisans a place to sell their wares at the Forest Hills Holiday Bazaar on December 3rd. Karen Lithell and Dzenita Saracevic organized the event, now in its second year. Lithell opened up her home on Albemarle Street […]