by Marlene Berlin More than 7,000 DC residents were housed under DC Department of Human Services (DHS) programs for the homeless as of September last year. The figure is from […]
Some of our new neighbors could really go for a drink of water right now
If there’s a young street tree on your block, it’s going to need your help. Casey Trees is out with a timely reminder that new trees need 25 gallons of […]
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. […]
No geysers? No problem. Geothermal energy is heating and cooling homes in Forest Hills
by Karl Driessen Some people may have heard about harnessing the heat stored in the earth’s crust, in places like California, Nevada, or Iceland. Such geothermal fields are often located […]
Apartments in Brief: Rent-stabilized and “cannibalized”; Apartment managers on the “front line”
by Marlene Berlin Residents of apartment buildings in Van Ness have been working since 2019 to raise awareness of DC government policies that have undermined rent-stabilized housing availability and security. […]
Backyard Nature: Enjoy the early spring wildflowers before they disappear
by Marjorie Rachlin I love early spring. I savor the filmy delicate look of the trees as they begin to leaf out. I watch for the many different shades of […]
Preparing your garden for spring, the pollinator-friendly way
by Kathy Sykes In previous Forest Hills Connection articles, I’ve urged you to leave the fall leaves for wildlife spending their winters here and soil care, and retire those leaf blowers […]
Opinion: The problem with leaf blowers
by Kathy Sykes I must admit I’m not a fan of leaf blowers. I understand why people use them – from removing leaves from lawns to clearing walkways, sidewalks and […]
ANC 3F’s Housing Committee is meeting with apartment and condo property managers on March 14
by Teri Huet ANC 3F02 commissioner The ANC 3F Housing Committee is hosting a meeting for apartment and condo property managers within the advisory neighborhood commission’s boundaries on Tuesday, March […]
Apartment updates: The Post confirms DC overpays many landlords getting rent subsidies; Rent-stabilized buildings could see large rent hikes this year
As recently as Presidents Day, 4801 Connecticut was advertising its one-bedroom apartments to prospective renters for $1,700 per month. According to a Washington Post investigation, the DC Housing Authority is […]