More neighborhood business news has landed on our plate since our February 9th update, so we’re offering you another serving. The Dog Haus Biergarten announces its Van Ness opening date: Presidents Day, and the February 18th grand opening celebration at 4340 Connecticut Avenue will be an all-day affair, with specials starting with its 8 a.m. […]
Business in Brief: Burger King razing and redevelopment; saving I’m Eddie Cano; Banana Leaf redux
by Marlene Berlin and Forest Hills Connection No coming back from this: When the Van Ness Burger King (4422 Connecticut) closed suddenly at the end of 2022, we had trouble believing it. But it was indeed the end, and now the building is nearly gone, too. The Burger King was remembered more fondly for its […]
Photos: Snowy Soapstone trail
by Marlene Berlin When sidewalks and trails are slick with ice and snow, ice cleats or mini crampons are a lifesaver. I put mine to good use last Sunday, walking into the Soapstone Valley. I started at Audubon Terrace and found it very well plowed, with chunks of “snowcrete” piled at the end. I entered […]
I’m Eddie Cano’s Feb. 15 Carnevale fundraiser is an effort to keep the restaurant’s doors open (Sponsored)
This article is sponsored by I’m Eddie Cano. I’m Eddie Cano, the family-run Italian restaurant at 5014 Connecticut Avenue, will host a Venetian-themed Carnevale cocktail reception and fundraiser on Sunday, February 15th, in an effort to raise $100,000 and keep its doors open. The fundraiser comes as the District faces a record wave of restaurant […]
In appreciation: Erica Carlsson, formerly of DPR and DOEE, for her environmental stewardship and community-supporting work
We like to periodically express our appreciation for DC and federal government workers who have done so much to make our lives easier and better. They include the Ward 3 mayor’s office liaisons, a former MPD commmander, and the National Park Service crew who quickly clears fallen and unsafe trees from roads and trails. Now, […]
February in the Neighborhood: Enter the ‘Magical World’ of a local artist; Levine Music’s 50th and UDC’s 175th anniversaries
Enter “The Magical World” of a Forest Hills-based artist: The American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center is featuring Danziger’s work in two exhibits opening February 7th. “The Magical World of Joan Danziger” is a career retrospective and her largest exhibit to date, featuring more than 100 pieces spanning six decades. Its focus is […]
Candidates for office are gearing up to ask for your vote. But first, they’d really like your signature.
by Marlene Berlin In the middle of winter, another season is heating up: the election season. Several candidates have launched mayoral races, or are running to be the next DC delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives. And last Friday, the DC Board of Elections opened ballot access to candidates for the June 16th, 2026 […]
Snow day photos: Digging out, playground sledding, and helpful neighbors
by Marlene Berlin After snowstorms, I’m always eager to get out there to see how our streets, sidewalks, and businesses are faring. But this time, I had to cool my jets a little. The weekend storm could have been a triple threat: heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain. Luckily for us, the freezing rain did […]
The District Fringe indie theater festival is returning to Van Ness this summer (Updated)
This article has been updated to remove references to a January 31st launch party. Because of the snow, District Fringe will reschedule the event. Last July, UDC opened its doors to the nascent District Fringe theater festival. The celebration of local, independent theater will be returning to the university’s Van Ness campus this summer. Van […]
Snowzilla, the Sequel: How to prep sidewalks and pipes for the next monster storm
If the forecast models are accurate, we’re in for a doozy of a storm this weekend, plus several days of frigid temperatures. Capital Weather Gang reports the snowfall totals could be the largest since 2016, when a storm dubbed “Snowzilla” buried the region under 17 to 32 inches. Longtime Washingtonians know to stock the pantry. […]