After our story about the aid network by and for residents of the Brandywine Apartments, we heard about “Covid Companions” at The Frontenac and Clarence House apartments (4550 and 4530 […]
How neighbors are helping neighbors in the Brandywine Apartments
by Marlene Berlin David Luria, the president of the Brandywine Tenants Association, told Forest Hills Connection about a newly organized network of residents who are volunteering to help neighbors with […]
High-Rise Life: Renters’ rights during COVID-19, 2020 rent increases under rent control, and what’s ahead for the law
by Barbara Cline Renter Help During the COVID-19 Health Emergency Under emergency Council legislation passed on March 18th: Utility companies (electric, gas, and water) are prohibited from disconnecting services during […]
New tenants association consortium seeks to give renters more clout with landlords, DC government
by Marlene Berlin There are some 300,000 renters in the District. A new coalition of tenant associations is seeking to amplify their voices. The District of Columbia Area Tenant Association […]
See what DC’s proposed Comp Plan would change in Forest Hills and give ANC 3F your feedback by Jan. 10
by Marlene Berlin 12/16 update: The Bowser administration has announced new deadlines for public and ANC comments. The dates have been updated below.) DC’s proposed land use road map doesn’t […]
Want input on DC’s Comprehensive Plan update? Contact your ANC
Updated to add two videos from the Dec. 7 land use discussion following OP’s public Comp Plan meeting. DC residents are once again being asked to study and weigh in […]
High-Rise Life: Why my landlord had to walk back a new monthly fee
by Barbara Cline One of my favorite stories is David and Goliath – the tale of the epic battle between David, a shepherd boy who confronts Goliath, a terrifying giant. […]
Neighborhood oak trees are suffering. Check yours for the signs
by Marjorie Rachlin Bad news. Forest Hills is about to lose some of its big oaks, the pride and glory of our neighborhood. Look around your block (wherever you live), […]
Dry conditions make trees thirsty too (Please water them!)
It’s not supposed to be 98 degrees in October. But that was the official high on Tuesday, October 2nd. Official highs for today:DC: 98, monthly and daily recordDulles: 96, monthly […]
Our shade trees are under threat, but we can protect them and add to their numbers
by Marlene Berlin Summer in DC is not for the faint of heart. Especially in the relatively treeless heart of our city. Citizen scientists fanned out across DC and Baltimore […]