My family knew her first as the “Flower Lady.” That’s what my son, then seven years old, called her. We soon got to know her by her real name, Kathy, […]
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Van Ness Main Street hires executive director with an extensive nonprofit background – and a Van Ness home address
Van Ness Main Street did not have to go far to find its next executive director. She has lived in Van Ness for nearly two decades. “We are thrilled that […]
Photos: Future flower power in Van Ness
by Marlene Berlin Talk about delayed gratification. About two dozen volunteers came out Sunday, November 10th to plant daffodils and other spring bulbs along the west side of Connecticut Avenue […]
Tea tasting Saturday; bulb planting Sunday and more Van Ness Main Street happenings
Have you popped into the pop-up shop at 4340 Connecticut Avenue yet? The accessories that make Nicole Crowder’s temporary showroom look like a home (an extremely cool and comfy home) […]
Volunteer: Plant Spring Bulbs in Van Ness
Join Van Ness Main Street and local volunteer and Master Gardener Kathy Sykes in planting spring bulbs along the east and west side of Connecticut Ave. NW. Saturday, November 10: […]
Admire the flowers on Connecticut Ave. and help add more on Nov. 10
Have you noticed? In the past couple of weeks, more tree boxes along Connecticut Avenue in Van Ness have been filled with flowers. We have a master gardener to thank […]
‘Spirit of Van Ness’ awardee is a gardening late bloomer who’s been greening the neighborhood
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 […]
What I do: Work toward a more walkable America
by Kathy E. Sykes It was a twist of fate that steered me to becoming a member of the board of directors of America Walks this past April. Here’s what […]
“Adopted” planters brighten alley behind Bread Furst
by Kathy Sykes Large flower pots have been placed in the alley out back of Bread Furst (4434 Connecticut Avenue). And last Sunday, people were invited to “adopt” one. The […]
Van Ness is getting a tree box makeover
by Marlene Berlin Van Ness Main Street is beautifying the neighborhood one tree box at a time. VNMS members are working on upgrading many of the neglected tree boxes on […]