Update: The cause is known, but questions remain. Here’s the latest. by Marlene Berlin DC Water does not know what caused residents and businesses in parts of Wards 3 and 4 to experience low water pressure or complete loss of service for a few hours on Friday, January 19th. An agency official says that is […]
Local Business Spotlight: The dentist who can help you sleep
The journey to better sleep could start inside your mouth. Dr. Sareeta Gupta practiced general dentistry when she founded her dental practice at Van Ness Center 13 years ago. Five years ago, she transitioned to sleep dentistry and founded Sleep Well DC (sleepwelldc.net). What is sleep dentistry? It’s not to be confused with sedation dentistry, […]
Someone IS coming for those leaves piled by the curb. Here’s how to learn when the crews will be on your street.
by Marlene Berlin If you’ve seen leaves carefully raked to the curb, where they sit… and sit… and sit… you might be scratching your head as to the status of leaf collection in our area. But progress has been made. The Department of Public Works (DPW) breaks Ward 3 into four sections: 3A, B, C […]
The Wilson Pool has reopened, but don’t count on day-to-day availability
The Wilson Aquatic Center is welcoming swimmers for the first time since it closed in February. The DC Department of Parks and Recreation announced on June 9th that the June 12th reopening is a temporary one, and that the pool will be closed for two months this fall and winter for an overhaul of the […]
Volunteer in the neighborhood: NW Community Food Pantry and Northwest Neighbors Village
We often write about short-term volunteer opportunities, such as native species restoration events in Rock Creek Park with Rock Creek Conservancy. Van Ness Main Street often seeks volunteers to assist with programs including flower planting along Connecticut Avenue, Art All Night, and the annual holiday pop-up market. Now, we’re shining the spotlight on two other […]
Your green thumb can also be a gift to your community, with training from UDC’s Master Gardener program
What is a Master Gardener? For years in DC, that’s been the title bestowed on anyone who has been trained in sustainable urban gardening practices at UDC, and goes on to volunteer in their communities on garden-based projects. The university’s Center for Urban Agriculture and Gardening Education, under the umbrella of the College of Agriculture, […]
When does leaf pickup start? Soon. When does leaf peeping start? Now!
The trees in their autumn finery somehow seem more vibrant this year. (The weekend’s glorious fall weather probably helped.) Casey Trees’ “Fall Colors of DC” map makes it easy to identify the trees that are putting on this seasonal show. Each dot is a single tree planted by either Casey Trees or DDOT’s Urban Forestry […]
Forest Hills of DC is reviving its volunteer program after a long Covid-related suspension
Forest Hills of DC, the senior living home at 4901 Connecticut Avenue, and its Military Road memory care facility, Forest Side, are beginning to welcome volunteers again after suspending the program for more than two years due to Covid-19. The two homes have also resumed special outings for residents, family and staff, including one to […]
Volunteer-led Van Ness food pantry gets two-month extension on donated space
Feed the Family Pantry, the all-volunteer food and cleaning supplies pantry operating out of the former Walgreens at 4225 Connecticut Avenue, will be there for another two months. “Terrific news!” pantry volunteer Elisa Braver wrote Friday, August 26th on the Cleveland Park listserv. “UDC (University of the District of Columbia) has extended the time that […]
A Ward 3 guide to back-to-school immunizations
by Marlene Berlin Before they can send their kids back to school, DC parents and guardians need to do some homework. DC law requires that students attending public, private and charter schools be up-to-date on their immunizations, which for students ages 12 and up now includes Covid-19 vaccinations. Families must also have healthcare providers fill […]