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Neighborhood In The News: Cameras And Speedy Home Sales

Recent news articles about people and places in Forest Hills, DC:

This camera is monitoring crossings at Reno Road and Ellicott Street.

This camera is monitoring crossings at Reno Road and Ellicott Street.

  • MPD crosswalk cameras are here, and are being tested. NBC4’s Adam Tuss spotted this one at Connecticut and Everett, and actually tried to cross at that unsignalized crosswalk. Watch the video and tell us: Do you agree with his opening premise that residents would consider relocating over these cameras?

  • Homes in Forest Hills and the rest of 20008 are among the top ten quickest sellers in the city, says UrbanTurf.com.

  • Take a peek at plans for Little Red Fox, opening in late October in Marvelous Market’s former space.

  • Speaking of Marvelous Market, you really should be following Mark Furstenberg’s new blog about his plans to open a new bakery at 4434 Connecticut this winter. In his latest post, the founder of Marvelous Market and Breadline talks about how he’s “in the odd position of opening my ninth place while at the same time learning how to do it properly.”

  • Ramsey Aburdene grew up in Forest Hills, founded a music collective (called the Forest Hills Tenleytown Music Group!) and is trying to help two local rappers rise to superstardom… and also film a music video in North Korea.

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    Comments

    1. The camera is on Reno before Ellicott so I doubt it is monitoring any crosswalks since there are none there. I assumed it was a speed camera like the ones they have been placing in front of most schools in the ward.

      • There are two marked crosswalks at that T intersection. A speed camera is a good addition, though. Many drivers seem to have trouble with that 15 mph speed limit during school hours.

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