It's a pun-filled egg hunt in Petworth for the next Random Acts of Neighborliness!
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Random Acts of Neighborliness returns this weekend with a fun-filled egg hunt of puns sure to crack you up at their punny yolks.
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Cinder BBQ opens on Saturday— ribs, sandwiches, whiskey and more
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According to owners Matt Krim, John Anderson and Bill Coleman, what they want Cinder BBQ to be is a neighborhood hang out. Nothing fancy or formal, just really good food in a really comfortable environment.
The space at 800 Upshur Street NW has evolved into just that — a great local BBQ joint with great food.
Read MoreIt's a 200th edition giveway worth more than $300 - and you could win!
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As of Memorial Day weekend next month, Petworth News will be four years old, is just about to hit 4,000 Facebook Likes and the 200th newsletter is about to go out. That’s 200 hundred emails, 200 weekend nights spent writing it, and more than 2,100 people reading it. Every Sunday. Amazing.
As a way of saying THANKS! for supporting the site and subscribing to our free email, we’re partnering with local businesses to do a huge giveaway of 12 gift certificates worth well over $300!
What?! I know!
Read MoreDraft agenda for ANC 4C April 10th meeting
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Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4C meets on Wednesday, April 10th at 6:30pm at the Petworth Library. Their draft agenda is in the article.
Read MoreLulabelle’s was burgled again, opening today for a fundraiser
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Son of a ... Lulabelle’s Sweet Shop at 847 Upshur Street NW was robbed again last night, making twice in as many weeks. The thief or thieves first tried prying the door open, damaging the door in multiple places, until giving up and smashing the old plate glass into pieces.
Read MoreDDOT decides they want their newest bikeshare location to be on Illinois Ave
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ANC 4C10 Commissioner Jonah Goodman sent an email to the listservs on Saturday outlining the selection by DDOT for the newest Bikeshare location. DDOT has selected the 4200 block of Illinois Avenue NW, just south of Grant Circle, for the bikeshare. This selection process has had its share of drama since late 2018, and some residents along Illinois had protested their block being selected.
ANC 4C will discuss the selection at their meeting next week on Wednesday, April 10th, 6:30pm at the Petworth Library.
Read MoreTake advantage of the DC Security Camera Rebate Program (updated)
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Here’s how to take advantage of DC's Private Security Camera System Incentive Program. DC offers up to $500 to residents and up to $750 for businesses and churches to cover the hardware costs. Article includes background, how to sign up and camera suggestions.
Read MorePresident Lincoln's Cottage to convert to an AirBnB, offers historic amenities
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In what’s surely a first for a Registered National Historic place and museum, President Lincoln’s Cottage, on the grounds of the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Petworth, will be converting the historic mansion into a rentable housing unit with AirBnB.
Now you can really sleep in the Lincoln bedroom!
Read MoreBackyard Smokespot brings BBQ to Georgia Ave and an old deli back to life
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The Midnight Deli has a long history in Petworth, and a new barbecue takeout restaurant, Backyard Smokespot, gives this old spot new life. Opened in January by Bernard Belk, Briyon Ford and Chef Jason Ford, Backyard Smokespot is a great example of local residents focused on serving local customers.
Read MoreSlash Run starts serving brunch this weekend!
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Get your burger fix earlier in the day! Slash Run is starting a new brunch service on Saturdays and Sundays, and like the rest of their menu, it looks delish.
Read MoreEric Yoo is ready to show Petworth what a ramen restaurant is all about
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Eric Yoo has been doing his homework on what makes the perfect ramen for a long time, and he thinks he knows. He’s planning on showing Petworth when he opens Ramen Ya Hosaki at 845 Upshur Street sometime early next year.
Read MoreNotes from the March ANC 4C meeting
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Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4C had its regular monthly meeting on March 13th. Here are the notes, covering a report by MPD Captain Sean Conboy on the detaining of youth at the Petworth Metro, some updates from the mayor’s office and more. It was a shorter than normal meeting.
Read MoreDo you want the Roosevelt HS pool to also be open for residents? [survey]
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Ever since Roosevelt High School (13th and Upshur Streets NW) reopened, there’s been calls from residents to make their new pool available for use during off-school hours. The main push is that it’s the only local indoor pool, and it’s set up for using swim lanes.
Read MorePhotos and thanks from the #WomenOfUpshur event
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An amazing evening with a phenomenal bunch of entrepreneurs and a crowd of great people — that’s a long but accurate description of the event on March 8th celebrating the woman business owners along the Upshur Street corridor. See a large photo gallery!
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