The Halloween “Spooktacular” at Forest Hills Playground, a neighborhood tradition for decades, is coming back this year with more activities for kids – and new hosts. The event’s longtime organizer, […]
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This spring, plant pollinator-friendly blooms, shop pop-up markets, and tour the world without leaving the neighborhood
Spring can get here any day now. And it’s not like we can hurry it along. But we can plan to make spring in Van Ness and Forest Hills more […]
Do something nice for your wild neighbors: FrogWatch, watershed cleanups and pollinator plantings on tap
Our local parks and streams have given us places of respite and recreation in a stressful year. This spring we have several opportunities to return the favor. Events below include […]
On March 4th, learn more about the man behind Melvin C. Hazen Park – and the people he helped displace at Fort Reno Park
For decades as a city surveyor, Melvin C. Hazen had a vision for Tenleytown, which included a park at Fort Reno. Standing in his way – a community of Black […]
“Racism is a Pandemic”: Neighbors share plans for nightly candlelight vigils and a June 6 march
Some neighbors are lighting candles at 8:30 each night. Some are marching this weekend. And we’re all invited to join them. The candlelight vigils may have started locally this week […]
Meet Your Neighbors update: March 12 talk explores an 82-year Harvard study of adult development
The talk scheduled for March 12th has been postponed to avoid a gathering that might put anyone at risk of coronavirus. A quarter century ago, David Cohen discovered a Harvard […]
Mayor Bowser’s first neighborhood walk in Van Ness is Jan. 15
Mayor Muriel Bowser conducts community and public safety walks in each ward, each month, and each time in a different neighborhood. Today we joined @MayorBowser and @DCMOCRS during Mayor Bowser’s […]
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You’re Invited: Love songs for a cause
by Dzenita Mehic Saracevic Do you love music? Are you open to something new and different, and filled with emotion, wisdom, honesty, sensuality and depth? If so, I would like […]
Van Ness Main Street’s June 22 fundraiser is ‘A Speakeasy Soirée’
From 7 to 10 p.m. on June 22nd, celebrate Van Ness Main Street and raise money for its mission: support local businesses, attract new ones, and make Van Ness a […]
Support Friendship Place’s homeless services at June 2 French embassy benefit
by Jamie Butler Friendship Place is the premier housing service provider for people experiencing homelessness in our region, including Forest Hills. Using innovative, customized, and person-focused programs, Friendship Place, located […]