While browsing Instagram one day last month, we saw a surprising and thrilling post from Bread Furst: a photo of a man on bended knee, proposing to his soon-to-be fiancée. There was no doubt as to her answer. The caption: “she said yes.” The November 9th proposal was also “a complete surprise” for the bride-to-be, […]
December in the Neighborhood: Van Ness holiday market; 1906 ‘Christmas Boycott’ book talk; Katrina documentary screening; Holidays at Hillwood
Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina: UDC digital media program is hosting a special screening of National Geographic’s “Hurricane Katrina: Race Against Time,” a documentary series that recently won a Critics Choice Award for Best Historical Documentary. The screening of the third episode will take place Tuesday, December 2nd at 10 a.m. at the UDC Theater […]
The “Shop-Local Workout,” Holiday 2025 edition
Tomorrow: Enjoy the Thanksgiving spread. Black Friday and Small Business Saturday: Walk it all off. It’s time for Forest Hills Connection’s very own Thanksgiving tradition: the Shop-Local Workout. We’ve been updating and resharing this 2012 article by Editor-in-Chief Marlene Berlin every year since then. It’s a shopping-and-walking tour hitting routes and businesses in Van Ness, […]
A new purpose for Days Inn parking structure, the end of a streatery, and more news from ANC 3F’s Nov. 18 agenda
ANC meetings often make news. Sometimes ANC meeting agendas do, too. Take, for example, the agenda for ANC 3F’s meeting on Tuesday, November 18th (below). Note the agenda item about 3415 Yuma Street NW. That’s the parking structure behind the Days Inn, and you might recall that the hotel’s operator put the property up for […]
Business in Brief: I’m Eddie Cano parent in bankruptcy; trendy hot dogs; learn food photography techniques (corrected)
Correction: The original article incorrectly stated that Italian Bar is owned by Da Noi Hospitality. While it is a sister business of I’m Eddie Cano, Italian Bar is not part of Da Noi Hospitality LLC or the bankruptcy filing. We apologize for the error. Chapter 11 for Da Noi Hospitality: Which is better known as […]
Tune in for the Oct. 1 hearing on Canna Art’s medical marijuana retail license
On October 1, ABCA’s Alcohol and Cannabis Board will hold a hearing on Canna Art’s application for a medical cannabis retail license. The storefront is at 5008 Connecticut Avenue, across the street from Politics and Prose. The hearing will be streamed live on Youtube. According to the agenda, Canna Art and other cases will come […]
Business in Brief: Small businesses need us right now; Calvert Woodley block party Aug. 24; P&P’s ‘Opus’
Van Ness Main Street’s latest fundraising campaign has raised $5,000 for its mission: promoting and supporting small and local businesses in myriad ways. And that means it is halfway to its goal of $10,000 raised by September 30th. Donations can be directed to the VNMS 10th Anniversary Growth Fund or its programs (Forest Hills Park, […]
Business in Brief: Dog Haus progress; UPS Store moving; More about MOM’s
Coming soon: We reported in June 2023 that Dog Haus is leasing the former Acacia Food and Wine space at 4340 Connecticut Avenue. In late May of this year, we saw the first signs that the buildout is under way, and a few days ago, we saw the clearest sign yet: An actual sign. Dog […]
May in the Neighborhood: Celebrating Small Business Month, embassy tours, movies in pajamas, and more
It’s Small Business Month. Our suggestions for celebrating include: Trying out a new restaurant or dining out at a longtime fave. Shopping the microbusinesses selling wares at Van Ness Main Street’s Pop-Up Artisan Market on May 10th. Looking for plush bees at 15 businesses on the VNMS corridor and span their QR codes. The more […]
Umbrellas on the Avenue: A brief guide to outdoor dining in the neighborhood
With the exception of some rain on the way, we think it’s safe to say: Patio dining weather is here. The rainbow of umbrellas that have sprouted at local restaurants is practically beckoning us to dine out outdoors. And in our neighborhood, we have several places to choose from. The last time we compiled this […]