Some in 16th Street Heights want to hire private security to patrol their streets — should they?

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Some in 16th Street Heights want to hire private security to patrol their streets — should they?

In the wake of a fatal shooting in the 16th Street Heights neighborhood, some residents have started exploring the idea of hiring a private security firm to patrol their streets. They want to restore a sense of safety and security to their neighborhood, with the proposal reflecting the anxiety and fear their neighborhood — and the city in general — feel as residents look to ensure safety. Where does MPD fit in?

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A Petworth resident aims to help kids (and educators) better understand language

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A Petworth resident aims to help kids (and educators) better understand language

Brittany Selah Lee-Bey has lived and worked in Petworth teaching preschoolers from the Petworth Coop playgroup to participating as a member in a writing group at Petworth Library on how words work. She decided to write a book on etymology and how words are created to help out children with their lack of exposure to phonics programs both in and outside of school.

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Sandovan's on Georgia Avenue to close

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Sandovan's on Georgia Avenue to close

Sandovan’s Restaurant and Lounge has been an unwavering presence at 4809 Georgia Avenue NW for the past decade, serving as a cherished oasis in the Petworth community. However, the end of an era is on the horizon as the doors of this beloved establishment are set to close at the end of the month. The reasons behind this decision are multifaceted.

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Grounded Learning helps neighbors navigate DCPS special education issues

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Grounded Learning helps neighbors navigate DCPS special education issues

In another take on the expertise you may not have realized exists in your next door neighbors, one local resident started a company to help parents and teachers navigate the difficult to understand world of special learning needs in DC’s public school. Here is where Petworth resident Martha Hoffman and her company Grounded Learning helps neighbors.

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Petworth neighbors to open "Merry Pin" art & craft store

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Petworth neighbors to open "Merry Pin" art & craft store

For those who love to craft and create artwork, there aren’t many options beyond the big retailers like Michael’s in our general area, and certainly nothing in Ward 4 and Petworth. That’s why the “Three Crafty Ms” — Megan Flynn, Madeleine Odendahl and Michele Molotsky, the three founders behind what will be called “Merry Pin” — decided to start a new art and crafts store in Ward 4.

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Mary's Bar & Grill takes over for El Torogoz on 9th Street

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Mary's Bar & Grill takes over for El Torogoz on 9th Street

El Torogoz restaurant on 9th Street, between Varnum and Upshur, owned by David Ventura, has been sold and is renamed Mary Bar & Grill’s Tex-Mex Restaurant. I stopped in for a chat with owner Mary Orellana and her daughter Roxana Castellon to discuss other changes besides the name.

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Cinder BBQ celebrates 4 years on Upshur – a record for a restaurant on this block

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Cinder BBQ celebrates 4 years on Upshur – a record for a restaurant on this block

Not only did Cinder BBQ never close during the COVID-19 pandemic, but it also became a neighborhood staple where friends and families could safely gather outside to eat and donate money so Cinder BBQ could provide meals for others. The mutual support helped solidify the relationship we see today.  

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The "Prince" behind Shellfish, a new restaurant on Kennedy Street

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The "Prince" behind Shellfish, a new restaurant on Kennedy Street

Shellfish is located at the corner of 5th and Kennedy Streets in Brightwood. The restaurant name came about during a discussion with one of his friends where he reiterated his desire for a universal name. They came up with Shellfish, and thought it was fitting. It was perfect, a versatile name embodying the food he loves so much.

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