Hoods
Following are all UrbanTurf articles filed under Hoods, from most recent to least.
Tenleytown: Not Quite Like Its Neighbors
Amanda Abrams | March 10th 2011
Tenleytown is similar to other northwest DC neighborhoods where those with means choose to settle. The area's commercial strip is uninspiring on the r... read»
Chevy Chase: Affluence, Green Lawns and Pricey Homes
Amanda Abrams | March 3rd 2011
Chevy Chase is a Maryland suburb that most DC-area residents associate with serenity, high-priced homes and wealthy residents. All those associations ... read»
Hillcrest: Notable for Its Neighborliness
Amanda Abrams | February 24th 2011
You are much more likely to find a group of residents heading to a barbecue rather than a bar in the southeast neighborhood of Hillcrest, and that is ... read»
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Takoma Park: More Than a Little Bit Quirky
Amanda Abrams | February 3rd 2011
Takoma Park has developed a number of nicknames over the years due to the left-leaning views of its residents. The town, just on the other side of DC'... read»
Del Ray: Virginia's Small Town Near the Big City
Amanda Abrams | January 27th 2011
Free of Starbucks and Whole Foods, the Alexandria neighborhood of Del Ray proudly offers a slew of cute, independent businesses and a very attractive ... read»
Congress Heights: Gradually Rising
Amanda Abrams | January 20th 2011
The Washington Post thinks that Congress Heights is in for 2011. But is that a legit pronouncement for the neighborhood just east of the Anacostia Riv... read»
Palisades: The Long, Skinny Neighborhood at the City’s Northwest Edge
Amanda Abrams | January 6th 2011
The DC neighborhood of Palisades, a quiet community northwest of Georgetown University, is a place that many city residents have heard of, but not vis... read»
Ballston: Looking to Give People A Reason to Stay Past 6pm
Amanda Abrams | December 9th 2010
The Arlington neighborhood of Ballston is one that has developed the reputation as an area known for its convenient location and chain restaurants. Ar... read»
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