Forest Hills

Faberge Egg Family Festival at Hillwood Estate, Museum and Gardens April 12 and 13th

By Prince Of Petworth

Faberges Workshop

From a press release:

“With spring finally in full swing, Hillwood’s Fabergé Egg Family Festival celebrates its arrival in traditional Russian style on Saturday, April 12 from 10 am to 5 p.m. and Sunday, April 13 from 1 to 5 p.m. Spring bulbs will be blooming across the estate, with Hillwood-grown pansies bringing an array of color to the Lunar Lawn just in time for this annual family favorite, featuring programs, music, art, and activities for all ages. The Fabergé Egg Family Festival is funded in part by the Bonnie Mapelli Youth Education Fund. All of Hillwood’s 2014 festivals are supported by a grant from the Sally Foss and James Scott Hill Foundation. (more…)

Fri. Afternoon Rental Option – Forest Hills

By Prince Of Petworth

4707 Connecticut Avenue Northwest

This rental is located at 4707 Connecticut Avenue, Northwest:

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The listing says:

“Charming light filled 1 bedroom in beautiful building, offers fantastic open & sunny space w/ walls of windows in the bedroom & solarium, extra space for den, hardwood floors throughout, lovely french doors, & beautifully updated kitchen w/ granite counter tops & custom cabinets. Building offers front desk concierge. Walking distance to Van Ness Metro, shopping & restaurants A Must See!”

You can see more photos here.

This 1 bed/1 bath is going for $1,700/Mo.

House of the Day

By Prince Of Petworth

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Photos hardly do it justice, but I wanted to see what this beauty looked like surrounded by green (we’ve previously looked at in the winter.) From Forest Hills.

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Arrest Made in Forest Hills Attempted Sexual Assault and Burglary, Suspect knew the Victim

By Prince Of Petworth

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Update from MPD:

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department have announced that an arrest has been made in connection to the Assault with the Intent to Commit First Degree Sexual Assault while Armed and Burglary I which occurred in the 2700 block of Chesapeake Street, NW.

On Wednesday, June 5, 2013, at approximately 10:00 am, a subject entered a residence, produced a Taser, and attempted to sexually assault an adult female before fleeing. It has been learned that the suspect knew the victim.

On Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 58-year-old Paul Mannina of Ashton, Maryland, was charged with Assault with the Intent to Commit First Degree Sexual Assault while Armed and Burglary I while Armed.

Suspect Sought in Attempt Sex Assault & Burglary in Forest Hills

By Prince Of Petworth


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The crime reported in Forest Hills yesterday has gotten even more disturbing. MPD issued a crime alert this morning:

The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying and locating a suspect wanted in connection with an Assault with the Intent to Commit First Degree Sexual Assault while Armed and Burglary I which occurred in the 2700 block of Chesapeake Street, NW.

On Wednesday, June 5, 2013, at approximately 10:00 am, an unknown subject entered a residence, produced a Taser, and attempted to sexually assault the adult female before fleeing.

The suspect is described as a white male, 5’6” in height, approximately 180 pounds, grey hair, approximately 50 years of age; wearing a black T shirt, blue jeans, and possibly driving a red vehicle.

Anyone with information that can assist in the identification of these suspects is asked to call the police at (202) 727-9099. Additionally, anonymous information may be submitted to the department’s TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411.

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