One of reasons Theresa Cameron was hired as Van Ness Main Street’s executive director was her extensive background in promoting the arts as an important component in reviving commercial areas. […]
Mayor gives official nod to DC’s new Main Streets – including Van Ness
by Mary Beth Ray President, Van Ness Main Street Van Ness Main Street has been up and running since November, but the Monday, April 11th ceremony at the Department of […]
Van Ness Main Street celebrates launch
Monday mornings don’t usually find us in a party mood, but this wasn’t your typical party. On Monday, March 21st, Van Ness Main Street and its boosters from within and […]
ANC 3F says ‘no’ to Chick-fil-A drive-thru
by Marlene Berlin Update (11 a.m. 2/25/2016): Chick-fil-A’s application has been pulled from the Public Space Committee’s agenda. It’s to be considered at the March 24th meeting. (12:30 p.m. 2/25/2016): […]
Van Ness Main Street hires executive director with arts and culture background
by Marlene Berlin In November, Van Ness Main Street won a $200,000 Main Street grant from the Department of Small and Local Business Development. These local funds, allocated in the […]
DDOT studying whether Chick-fil-A means “chicken chaos” at Van Ness
by Marlene Berlin One measure of Chick-fil-A’s success, at restaurants across the country, is the line at the drive-thru. DDOT’s planners have concerns about that. This company would not be […]
Agency has high hopes for Van Ness commercial area
by Mark Lieberman Current Newspapers Staff Writer More than 30,000 cars pass through Van Ness every day, but few of them stop to take advantage of what the area has […]
Van Ness commercial development efforts win $200,000 grant
Connecticut Avenue at Van Ness is becoming a Main Street with the aid of a $200,000 grant awarded today. The grant will support the work Van Ness Main Streets, Inc. […]
OP wants our comments on its Van Ness Commercial District Action Strategy
One year ago, the District’s Office of Planning began collecting public feedback on an action plan for creating “a more vibrant and lively” Van Ness. Well, here it is. If […]
Opinion: How will Chick-fil-A fit into the Van Ness vision?
by Marlene Berlin Van Ness is changing, and it seems to be happening all at once. Chick-fil-A plans to move into the space at 4422 Connecticut Avenue now occupied by […]