October 11, 2019

Helping local businesses and transforming Petworth's economy through microfinance Initiatives

October 11, 2019/ Drew

Following the closing of some local businesses, Petworth is at a unique crossroads concerning its economic development. Do we let commercialization take its course, overrunning the surrounding local enterprises? Or do we change the tide and take action to support our neighbors’ businesses?

A Georgetown University non-profit is ready to offer micro-transactional loans to small businesses to help them succeed.

April 16, 2019

Community meeting on Thursday on mixed-use housing & retail coming to Upper Georgia Ave NW

April 16, 2019/ Drew

Local developer Neighborhood Development Company has purchased several properties on the west side of Georgia Avenue (addresses 5756 through 5810) with the intent of building a large mixed-use housing and retail development. Please come meet the developers and share your opinion on what should be included in this development!

March 22, 2019

DC should invest in middle-class housing affordability [WaPo]

March 22, 2019/ Drew

No one is arguing that this legislation is a panacea for affordable housing or rising tax costs. Yes, renters are feeling the same financial pressure as homeowners. We can and should do more for renters. And we can and should look at increasing benefits through programs such as Schedule H. However, we ignore the plight of homeowners who cannot qualify for these programs at our own peril.

The District must decide if we are to have a government that responds to the needs of all our residents or one that shuns the concerns of our middle class.

March 05, 2019

Update meeting about Hebrew Home development ("Spring Flats")

March 05, 2019/ Drew

Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner Chair Bennett Hilley wrote to the local listservs about an upcoming meeting to discuss the redevelopment of the Hebrew Home (now known as the Spring Flats development).

January 28, 2019

Yoga District opens new studio in Petworth

January 28, 2019/ Guest Contributor

Yoga District has opened its newest location in Petworth, across the street from Safeway at 3905 Georgia Avenue. Yoga District founder Jasmine Chehrazi says she has had her eye on Petworth for years, and finally saw an opening when a friend of hers purchased the 3905 Georgia Avenue building.

January 24, 2019

A new restaurant and a clothing store to open on Upshur in the next few months

January 24, 2019/ Drew

As proof in the pudding that Upshur is doing fine comes the news that two new businesses are opening up in the next few months on the corridor. Both are the brainchild of Don Route, who grew up in the Petworth area.

November 08, 2018

A flower shop and craft classroom is coming to Upshur Street

November 08, 2018/ Guest Contributor

A flower and plant shop called She Loves Me will be opening at 808 Upshur Street in the next few months. The shop will sell flowers, plants and gifts, and will offer craft classes upstairs. The space had housed Philip's Shoe Repair for 51 years before the owners retired and the shop closed last November.

October 11, 2018

New burger joint "Burgerim" to open in Petworth

October 11, 2018/ Drew

File under “Finally,” as it seems the Park Place building on Georgia Avenue is finally getting another tenant in the first floor empty retail spots: a burger joint!

August 21, 2018

Lighthouse Yoga on 9th & Upshur to close next month (update: reopened at Teatro de la Luna!)

August 21, 2018/ Drew

Owner Julie Eisenberg sent an email to her clients today telling them about the upcoming closure and offering some alternative locations as she looks for a new place to call home for the studio. UPDATE: Lighthouse Yoga found a new home at Teatro de la Luna (4020 Georgia Ave NW). They’re seeking a permanent space.