by Ann Kessler There’s only one sign in Forest Hills that gives any indication of the neighborhood’s past role in Civil War history, and that’s at the Peruvian ambassador’s residence […]
The story of a speed table: Navigating DDOT’s new traffic-calming request system
by Marlene Berlin On May 22nd, DDOT notified ANC 3F that the 3100 block of Albemarle Street would be getting a speed table. The ANC was given ten business days […]
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 […]
DC Water’s Soapstone sewer relining work well under way; 2nd stage to begin in May
by Marlene Berlin The relining of the 115-year-old Soapstone Valley sewer has advanced by leaps and bounds since that phase of the sewer rehabilitation project began in mid-March. The pipes […]
Backyard Nature: What’s making us sneeze today? It might be beech pollen.
by Marlene Berlin Spring is in the air, and so is pollen, making our eyes itch and our noses twitch, and making for long lines at the car wash. Marjorie […]
Business in Brief: Little Red Fox cookbook; Hillwood perfume; Uptown Theater revival effort
Kickstart a comic (cook)book: Mourning the loss of Little Red Fox? Three months after the Forest Hills bakery and cafe closed, LRF founders and comic book enthusiasts Matt and Jena […]
Restaurants of Van Ness/Forest Hills: A list
Ten years ago, a neighbor went for a walk. He got some exercise. And Forest Hills Connection got our first local restaurant listings. In 2013, Connection contributor David Bardin created the […]
Linnean Park now has signs, because a park volunteer and advocate “thought it was time”
by John Burwell When I and some like-minded neighbors adopted Linnean Park last summer, our goals went beyond improving the park for health of flora, fauna and enjoyment by visitors. […]
If these walls could talk: Peirce Mill launches ‘Mill Stories’ blog, and seeks volunteers to assist visitors
We didn’t include Peirce Mill in our roundup of February happenings around the neighborhood, as winter at the Rock Creek Park historical site is usually downtime. At least, from the […]