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‘Spirit of Van Ness’ awardee is a gardening late bloomer who’s been greening the neighborhood

May 3, 2019 by FHC

by Marlene Berlin A self-described “late bloomer” has been recognized for her efforts to bring more blooms and beauty to Connecticut Avenue at Van Ness. A standing room crowd at […]

Filed Under: Featured, Main Street, News, Van Ness Vision

DDOT has design money for new Van Ness streetscape. What’s next?

September 10, 2018 by FHC

by Mary Beth Ray Van Ness Main Street Thanks to the hard work of Van Ness Main Street and the support of DC Council Member Mary Cheh, the Council has […]

Filed Under: Featured, Main Street, News, Van Ness Vision

News from Van Ness Main Street’s annual meeting: Ibhana pop-up going permanent; crosswalk ribbon-cutting

July 18, 2018 by FHC

The room was packed for a Friday morning in July. Van Ness Main Street board and committee members were joined by ANC 3F commissioners, representatives from local businesses and neighbors […]

Filed Under: Featured, Main Street, News, Van Ness Vision

Support Van Ness Main Street’s vibrant streetscape and retail work at its June 23 fundraiser

June 13, 2018 by FHC

Van Ness Main Street has literally “jazzed up” the neighborhood with monthly jazz performances at local businesses. It is working to attract new, local businesses to the area and promoting […]

Filed Under: Main Street, News, Van Ness Vision

Oct. 22 Van Ness walking tour to highlight commercial area changes

October 13, 2016 by FHC

Much has changed since the Coalition for Smarter Growth led its first walking tour of Van Ness four years ago. The walk’s leaders talked about the history of development in […]

Filed Under: Main Street, News, Van Ness Vision

DC planners to unveil Van Ness improvement strategy at April 21 open house

April 15, 2016 by FHC

by Ryan Hand Office Planning Ward 3 planner The DC Office of Planning (OP) is hosting an Open House to share the recently completed Van Ness Commercial District Action Strategy […]

Filed Under: Main Street, News, Van Ness Vision

2015 Flashback: Van Ness on the verge

December 21, 2015 by FHC

It’s a question we at Forest Hills Connection often ask ourselves: Was change in our neighborhood this constant before we launched our little site in 2012? Or is this something […]

Filed Under: News, The year in Forest Hills, Van Ness Vision

Van Ness commercial development efforts win $200,000 grant

November 16, 2015 by FHC

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. […]

Filed Under: Main Street, Van Ness Vision

Van Ness DC Potbelly, Wells Fargo building sold to developer

October 2, 2015 by FHC

The northwest corner of Connecticut Avenue and Windom Place is under new management. The building housing the Van Ness Potbelly, Well Fargo Bank and Parkland Cleaners has been sold to […]

Filed Under: Main Street, News, Real Estate, Van Ness Vision

Opinion: DDOT’s new pedestrian priorities not evident in Van Ness, DC

August 31, 2015 by FHC

by Marlene Berlin “My biggest concern at Van Ness is pedestrian safety. As a pedestrian, I feel my safety is constantly at risk,” Benae Mosby said at a recent meeting […]

Filed Under: News, Opinion, Pedestrian Updates, Van Ness Vision

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