Acclaimed West African artist Georges Adéagbo installs a new “portrait” at President Lincoln’s Cottage (Cottage Corner)

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Acclaimed West African artist Georges Adéagbo installs a new “portrait” at President Lincoln’s Cottage (Cottage Corner)

On January 17th, President Lincoln’s Cottage opened a new exhibition, Create to Free Yourselves: Abraham Lincoln and the History of Freeing Slaves in America by Georges Adéagbo, a renowned contemporary artist from Benin. President Lincoln’s Cottage preserves the home to connect people to the true spirit of the Lincolns, and we recognize that Abraham Lincoln means many different things to many different people. The installation will be on display from January 17 through February 15, 2023.

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Councilmember's Corner: What a new Northern Bus Barn with all electric buses means for Ward 4

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Councilmember's Corner: What a new Northern Bus Barn with all electric buses means for Ward 4

For many years now, our community has been steadily advocating for the facility to reopen without the harmful fumes of diesel buses. As recently as 2021, WMATA had committed that Northern Bus Barn would become its first all-electric bus garage with "infrastructure and equipment needed to run 100% electric vehicles."

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Have your voice heard by providing testimony for DC Public Library’s budget & new location

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Have your voice heard by providing testimony for DC Public Library’s budget & new location

Community members have the opportunity to voice their opinion next week to the Committee on Recreation, Libraries and Youth Affairs, which oversees the DC Public Library, at its performance oversight hearing on Wednesday, February 1st at 2pm.

Brightwood Park/Manor Park was originally chosen as a service gap area because its lack of nearby libraries, its high family density, its high concentration with low educational attainment, children ages birth to 9, and single parent households. The library’s plan also identified a lot of individuals in the area that were not current library users that had the potential to become customers. 

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We're looking for writers! Support your community through hyperlocal journalism

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We're looking for writers! Support your community through hyperlocal journalism

You know hyperlocal news is important. With DC news organizations closing and hardly any real news outlet providing local neighborhood info, hyperlocal journalism is even more critical for keeping the community informed. That's the niche that Petworth News focuses on, and if you're interested in contributing to your community, then come write with us.

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Thinking of buying a home? Check out this interactive home values map

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Thinking of buying a home? Check out this interactive home values map

This map shows the long-term value of a real estate investment. It’s a useful tool if you’re looking to buy, and interesting generally to see how home values have shifted over the years. [Sponsored]

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Holiday Lights comes to the Petworth area and across DC

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Holiday Lights comes to the Petworth area and across DC

This year, the District has a little extra sparkle for the holiday season. From November 18th to January 8th, residents are invited to take a stroll down each of the fourteen participating corridors to experience a dazzling array of lights and decor, enjoy holiday promotions, and shop local.

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Community members see personal impacts of crime, despite decreasing violent crime rates

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Community members see personal impacts of crime, despite decreasing violent crime rates

Both MPD and recent studies say crime has dropped across DC and in Ward 4. But for many residents, the random shootings between street crews, harassment at a park, a lack of adjudication for offenses and a lack of control over stopping crime, Petworth residents feel the day-to-day impact of crime in our neighborhood.

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Reader Request: What's with the lights at 13th, Kansas & Quebec — oh, and at Florida & 9th?

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Reader Request: What's with the lights at 13th, Kansas & Quebec — oh, and at Florida & 9th?

A reader sent me an email asking a complicated question about how the traffic patterns and lights are meant to work at 13th and Quincy Streets and Kansas Avenue. Then, as a quick follow up, what’s going on with the new lanes at 9th and Florida?

So I asked DDOT…

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Activists consider housing needs ahead of November election

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Activists consider housing needs ahead of November election

As residents of Petworth head to the polls on November 8th, many races are all but decided. Since most DC residents align with the political left, the most competitive races are held during the summer Democratic primaries. The most significant outstanding citywide races are those for the two DC At-Large seats, only one of which can be held by a Democrat.

At the same time, in advance of November, it’s worth reflecting on the platforms and/or performance of Democratic nominees for Mayor Muriel Bowser, DC Council Chairman incumbent Phil Mendelson, and Attorney General candidate Brian Schwab.

Housing is a particularly relevant topic in Petworth as rents continue to rise and pandemic protections expire.

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Councilmember's Corner: So many Halloween weekend festivities in Ward 4!

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Councilmember's Corner: So many Halloween weekend festivities in Ward 4!

As we gear up to celebrate Halloween, I wanted to share some of the many amazing Halloween events happening across our community. Chances are that you won't have to go far from home to get your frights and treats this weekend.

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A Green New Deal for affordable housing may be coming to DC

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A Green New Deal for affordable housing may be coming to DC

The Green New Deal for Housing Act, introduced by Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George, and co-sponsored by six other councilmembers, is moving forward towards a public hearing next month.

The bill aims to produce District-owned mixed-income housing that is climate-neutral. Last month, I chatted with Councilmember Lewis George and her staff to hear more about what the bill entails.

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Get to know the ANC commissioners up for election in 2022

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Get to know the ANC commissioners up for election in 2022

Petworth News sent out a questionnaire back in August, and a good number of candidates responded. If you don’t see your SMD represented here, those candidates chose not to respond.

Here are some of the brave people running for ANC Commissioner in 4C, 4D and 4E all around the Petworth area.

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Down in the Reeds free music festival returns to the Parks at Walter Reed on 10/8

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Down in the Reeds free music festival returns to the Parks at Walter Reed on 10/8

The third annual Down in the Reeds music festival is back for a full day of free music and events at the Parks at Walter Reed. Kicking off at 11am until 7pm on Saturday, October 8th, the music festival has a ton of great things happening.

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DC releases updated plans for Kennedy Street

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DC releases updated plans for Kennedy Street

Last month DC’s Office of Planning quietly released a streetscape design for Kennedy Street, specifically between Georgia Avenue and North Capitol Street.

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