Art and music draw a crowd. So do cider and donuts… and fire dancers. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Van Ness Main Street (@vannessmainst) Van Ness Main Street says more than 4,600 people came out to enjoy performances including Villanueva Fire & Flow (above), the pop-up market, and other attractions at […]
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A peek at what’s planned for Art All Night 2022 in Van Ness, Forest Hills and Tenleytown
DC’s Art All Night is once again a two-night event, with Van Ness Main Street among the organizations lighting up the night on the last Friday of September, and Tenleytown Main Street hosting festivities the following Saturday. The Art All Night Van Ness events, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday, September 23rd, include: […]
ANC 3F is telling ABRA it’s opposed to a medical marijuana dispensary at 4215 Connecticut Avenue because there’s already someone there
ANC 3F commissioners voted on August 18th to oppose an application to open a medical marijuana dispensary at 4215 Connecticut Avenue, on the grounds that the site is already occupied by Pill Plus Pharmacy, which has a lease on the ground-floor storefront until 2028. The five commissioners present voted unanimously on the motion to oppose […]
Hey, kids and teens: Sundays this summer, you can help Connecticut Avenue’s pollinator gardens grow
Van Ness Main Street and ANC 3F have a kid-friendly volunteer opportunity (and a chance for teens to earn community service hours) each Sunday through August. Here’s the notice from Kathy Sykes, the master gardener who has led volunteers in planting the pollinator gardens along Connecticut Avenue, and ANC 3F Commissioner James Tandaric: It’s finally […]
In memory: Reggie Felton, a “passionate” leader and man of service
Reginald “Reggie” Felton, the vice president of Van Ness Main Street’s board, and former vice chair of the UDC Board of Trustees, died on Saturday, June 11th. He was 75 years old. “My dad consistently and intentionally exhibited laughter, love and service in his life, and didn’t waste one minute. What an example of how […]
A fundraising record, a playground partnership, more movie nights, and other news from Van Ness Main Street’s 2022 annual meeting
On May 6th, Van Ness Main Street hosted its first in-person annual meeting since 2019. Here is some of the news from the meeting: Fundraising and grants: Van Ness Main Street raised a record $76,032 in 2021, and it has already raised $47,000 toward its $76,000 goal this year. The “Giving Tree” painted on the […]
Business in Brief: Italian Bar opens; Details about Flavor Garden; Rosemary Bistro gets Washington Post raves
Italian Bar’s opening day is at hand: Friday the 13th might forever be Italian Bar’s lucky day. Its owners announced on Friday, May 13th that its sign had arrived, and was gracing the storefront at 5007 Connecticut Avenue. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Italian Bar DC (@italianbardc) But more importantly, so […]
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Van Ness Main Street’s message to real estate developers: Let’s talk
by Chuck Schilke Co-chair of the Van Ness Main Street Economic Development Committee For some time, Van Ness Main Street’ community economic development group has wanted to convey to investors, real estate developers, and others that Van Ness invites investment and development that enhances the quality of life in Van Ness, Forest Hills, and Wakefield. […]
Updated: On May 6 and 7, celebrate Van Ness Main Street’s accomplishments, and go on world tour
The Van Ness Main Street spring pop-up market has been moved to its May 14th rain date. At Van Ness Main Street’s annual meeting a year ago, UDC’s president – without naming names – teased the pending arrival of MOM’s Organic Market. And we learned how much the community stepped up to support this organization […]
CANCELLED: Meet the makers who will be at Van Ness Main Street’s May 14th spring pop-up market
The weather is not cooperating! After the May 7th postponement due to rain, the May 14th market has been cancelled… due to rain. Van Ness Main Street is talking to vendors and trying for a June date, to be announced. An impressive group of area artists, artisans and makers will be popping up at Van […]