Forest Hills Connection

10/21/2026

The neighbor who's in his second decade of tracking the many DC flag variations, the candidates for ANC 3F seats, and oh so many neighborhood events. It's all in the latest Forest Hills Connection newsletter:

Thanks to a pair of write-in candidates who have made themselves known, there is at least one person running for every seat on Advisory Neighborhood Commission 3F.  Here's the full slate (that we know of), with links to the candidate statements we have received so far.   3F01 – Manolis Priniot...

10/21/2026

Everyone's favorite Halloween celebration returns to Van Ness Main Street this Sunday!

Use the link to get your FREE tickets to SPOOKTACULAR now! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1997944155753?aff=oddtdtcreator

And then on Sunday, show off your amazing costumes and enjoy some spooky fun and games in Forest Hills Playground & Park from 10-12... then enjoy some Trick or Treating with the businesses along Connecticut Ave. from 12:30-2!

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10/20/2026

Prepare for the next mosquito season with these tips for keeping the bugs out of your backyard.
https://foresthillsconnection.com/get-ready-for-the-next-mosquito-season-with-these-tips-on-keeping-the-bugs-out-of-your-backyard/

10/20/2026

ANC 3F Oct. 26 agenda: ANC candidates and plans for this intersection's first sidewalks.
https://foresthillsconnection.com/anc-3f-oct-26-agenda-anc-candidates-and-plans-for-this-intersections-first-sidewalks/

📷 OpenANC.org

10/14/2026

The DC flag is infinitely adaptable. This neighbor has been tracking the 'remixes' for years.
https://foresthillsconnection.com/the-dc-flag-is-infinitely-adaptable-this-neighbor-has-been-tracking-the-remixes-for-years/

10/13/2026

Van Ness neighbors have gathered for this holiday for a quarter century.
https://foresthillsconnection.com/van-ness-neighbors-have-gathered-for-this-holiday-for-a-quarter-century/

10/12/2026

The DC region’s native peoples left some now-buried traces of their lives in the Soapstone Valley.

There's more info where this came from, but Meta is now restricting our linked posts (it's selling a paid subscription). While we figure out a workaround, we hope you'll head to ForestHillsConnection(dot)com to read more.

10/06/2026

October in the Neighborhood: Grain Fair, pop-up markets, free concerts, and spooky fun for kids and pups
https://foresthillsconnection.com/october-in-the-neighborhood-grain-fair-pop-up-markets-free-concerts-and-spooky-fun-for-kids-and-pups/

10/02/2026

The DC Board of Elections has started mailing ballots for the Nov. 3 election (did you get the text message too?).

Among those up for election are ANC commissioners. Over the past few days we have featured four of the candidates for ANC 3F, the commission serving the Van Ness, North Cleveland Park, Forest Hills and Wakefield neighborhoods.

Check out their statements:
Manolis Priniotakis (3F01) - https://foresthillsconnection.com/meet-the-anc-3f-candidates-manolis-priniotakis-3f01/
Mitchell Baer (3F03) - https://foresthillsconnection.com/meet-the-anc-3f-candidates-mitchell-baer-3f03/
Spenser H. Dettwyler (3F05) - https://foresthillsconnection.com/meet-the-anc-3f-candidates-spenser-h-dettwyler-anc-3f05/
Dimitrios Vatakis (write-in, 3F02) - https://foresthillsconnection.com/meet-the-anc-candidates-dimitrios-vatakis-3f02/

We welcome more statements from candidates who are on the ballots and from write-ins. Send 'em in and we'll help you get the word out to voters in your single-member district!

09/24/2026

Business in Brief: The failed Burger King site sale’s backstory, a rebranding bonanza and a massive wine-tasting event.

https://foresthillsconnection.com/business-in-brief-the-failed-burger-king-site-sales-backstory-a-rebranding-bonanza-and-a-massive-wine-tasting-event/