Longtime Forest Hills Connection readers know how much our editor Marlene loves to walk, and how much we love local businesses. In 2012, Marlene combined the two into a “shop-local […]
Holiday “shop local” made easy: 2018 Van Ness Pop-Up Shop vendors and more
Supporting local businesses and makers doesn’t get much easier than this. Van Ness Main Street is bringing more than 15 Made-in-DC vendors to us – for its third annual Van […]
Ceramic ghouls, spooky cookies, and entertainment for all ages: Local businesses celebrate Halloween
by Katherine Saltzman Looking for plans or special treats for Halloween? Cleveland Park, Tenleytown, Forest Hills and Chevy Chase businesses are among those offering themed food, activities and events from […]
Van Ness Main Street sets holiday market dates and seeks vendors
The 2017 Van Ness Holiday Pop-Up Shop expanded the 2016 concept from one weekend to four. The market did so well, Van Ness Main Street will do it again. The […]
Extra brief Business in Brief: Apparel pop-up shop; California wine tasting; Jazz at Acacia
All the upcoming events and news that can’t wait for the monthly business news roundup: Fashion pop-up: Ibhana Boutique is opening a pop-up shop at Van Ness Main Street’s office […]
Van Ness’s Italian Pizza Kitchen is now welcoming the weekend brunch crowd
When we founded Forest Hills Connection six years ago, only two neighborhood restaurants offered a weekend brunch, which we’ll (generally) define as a sit-down meal and the option of an […]
Compilation: Holiday specials and hours at Van Ness/Forest Hills businesses
The holidays mean specials and reduced hours at some local businesses. Here’s a compilation. (And if you have details and updates on more, please contact us at [email protected].) Sfoglina has […]
A Van Ness/Forest Hills Small Business Saturday recap, in tweets
My goodness. You may not have walked and shopped off Thanksgiving dinner with our Shop-Local Workout, but you certainly made for a bustling Small Business Saturday. Tweets (and a few […]
The Shop-Local Workout, Holiday 2017 edition
We like to revisit this piece year after year because it combines our love for walking and our love for local businesses. And with the departure of a couple of […]
For your holiday shopping needs: Van Ness Made in DC Pop Up Shop dates, times and vendors
Van Ness Main Street’s Made in DC Pop-Up Shop returns for the 2017 holiday season with more vendors, more entertainment and more time to browse and do your shopping. Now […]