Here's 15 things you should do for your home — "Spring Maintenance Checklist"

Here's 15 things you should do for your home — "Spring Maintenance Checklist"

Now that Spring has arrived, Petworth real estate broker Marc Dosik says to put these 15 important tasks on your To Do list! [sponsored]

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A new state-of-the-art dentistry office opens in Petworth

A new state-of-the-art dentistry office opens in Petworth

Dr. Leslie-Anne Fitzpatrick is passionate about providing exceptional and comprehensive dental care serving patients of all ages in Petworth, Columbia Heights, Park View, Brightwood, and the DC metro area. After launching her state-of-the-art dental studio Solstice Smiles Dental right on Kansas Avenue in December, 2021, she reflects on the exciting but arduous journey that led her to one of her proudest accomplishments, with the hope of inspiring other local residents. This is a sponsored guest post.

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A look at a bumpy real estate market for 2022 [sponsored]

A look at a bumpy real estate market for 2022 [sponsored]

Local agent Marc Dosik takes a look at the year behind us, and what’s coming up in 2022 in a real estate market that is still making history.

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New zero-waste refill and delivery service rolls into Petworth to take on Amazon!

New zero-waste refill and delivery service rolls into Petworth to take on Amazon!

The Rounds, a zero-waste refill and delivery service, just launched in DC and now is in Petworth.

Designed as a local, sustainable alternative to Amazon, The Rounds is building the future of sustainable city living by delivering your everyday essentials, like household goods, personal care products and pantry items. In addition to the basics, they also partner with local favorites like Compass Coffee and Seylou Bakery. With neighborhood refillment centers and their fleet of e-bikes, they deliver your goods in refillable containers with no cardboard or plastic packaging waste.

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FRESHFARM Market returns to The Parks at Walter Reed -- check out the vendor list!

FRESHFARM Market returns to The Parks at Walter Reed -- check out the vendor list!

Now in its third year, FRESHFARM Market returns on Sunday mornings this fall to The Parks at Walter Reed, one of DC’s newest and greenest master planned communities. This weekly producer-only farmers’ market features produce, meats, prepared foods, locally roasted coffee, and craft beer and cider from some of the area's most popular small businesses, breweries and farmers. Several local Petworth businesses will be in attendance this week, including Qualia Coffee, Capitol Cider House and Timber Pizza. Right Proper Brewing is joining this week for the first time.

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Ideas on how to find balance with working from home and distant learning [sponsored]

Ideas on how to find balance with working from home and distant learning [sponsored]

As a community, I am sure we can all agree that these last five months have turned our lives somewhat upside down. From distant learning, to virtual meetings and virtual celebrations to limited socials gatherings, what a job we have just balancing it all! Now here is the start of a new school year, and where’s the balance?

Party Time STEAMing Engineers at 205 Upshur Street can help.

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The Fed City Team at Century 21 Redwood Realty would like to help everyone buy a home [sponsored]

The Fed City Team at Century 21 Redwood Realty would like to help everyone buy a home [sponsored]

The team at Fed City at Century 21 Redwood Realty understands that for most first-time homebuyers, saving for a down payment is the hardest part. In fact, in the DC metro area, it is extremely hard to dig out from paying a high rent payment each month. But I am here to tell you that you may not need to save 3% to 20% for a loan. You may not need any money down at all. There are grants available in our area that are offering to cover down payment and/or closing costs. I found one that even covers BOTH if you qualify! These are grants and do not have to repaid. Essentially, they are gifts! Beat that, Santa!

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When they couldn’t find the property management company they wanted, they started their own [sponsored]

When they couldn’t find the property management company they wanted, they started their own [sponsored]

Petworth locals Andrea and Jeremy Surette started looking for a property management company that could help them with their rental property without charging an arm and a leg. What they found were companies charging high rates while delivering only occasional help. They wanted to find a company that only charged them when services were needed. So they created one.

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How to buy a house when there are multiple offers [sponsored]

How to buy a house when there are multiple offers [sponsored]

Happy July! Along with the weather, the real estate market is also really heating up! Buyers are taking advantage of low interest rates. The problem is, there still aren’t enough homes out there for sale, so buyers are still competing with one another.

Here are some of my tips for anyone in the market looking to buy now or soon…

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James Zimmerman offers a powerful musical performance at The Parks concert series [sponsored]

James Zimmerman offers a powerful musical performance at The Parks concert series [sponsored]

Native Washingtonian and jazz historian James Zimmerman thought for a long time about the music he would select for his “Sunset Sessions at The Parks” performance, a new virtual series from The Parks at Walter Reed.

“I knew I could start with something — for lack of a better term — somber, but when the opportunity came up, I was not feeling very much like an entertainer,” Zimmerman said. The event producers had scheduled the filming for May 30th — but that week, protesters were crowding the streets of Washington, DC, and vigils were held in Petworth, Brightwood, Shepherd Park (and around the world) in honor of the black Americans killed recently by law enforcement. Zimmerman’s full 35-minute set includes several songs from Oscar Brown, Jr., including a powerful rendition of “Brown Baby,” in which Zimmerman whispers “I can’t breathe” throughout the song.

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The event series at The Parks at Walter Reed highlights local businesses and musicians [sponsored]

The event series at The Parks at Walter Reed highlights local businesses and musicians [sponsored]

The Parks at Walter Reed typically welcomes the community onto the green Great Lawn for dozens of events each spring and summer — but this year the fun can be experienced right in your living room or backyard. Their entire events calendar is virtual for now, with a focus on health and fitness options for the whole family, plus musical performances of jazz, rock ‘n’ roll, blues and more.

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Home sales speed up as supply drops during Covid [sponsored]

Home sales speed up as supply drops during Covid [sponsored]

Home sellers in the DC area were enjoying a very good market just a few months ago before the coronavirus hit. Could it be possible that the pandemic has actually made it easier to sell a house? It all comes down to Supply and Demand.

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The real estate response to Covid: Offering an easier process for customers [sponsored]

The real estate response to Covid: Offering an easier process for customers [sponsored]

While we all navigate the impacts of the pandemic, we want to do our part to support our customers that may still have the need for our services, whether it be a new job/relocation that you still must carry out, or perhaps you find yourself faced with a new financial reason now to sell. No matter what your situation is, we are here to help guide you in this new market during this time. In case you are hesitating to buy or sell during this time, the market has responded with some big changes to make the process easier.

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It’s a stressful time and talking helps — Kennedy Counseling meets you online [sponsored]

It’s a stressful time and talking helps — Kennedy Counseling meets you online [sponsored]

Virtual therapy is not new to Kennedy Counseling Collective clinicians, but it may be for many community members. Like many businesses, Kennedy Counseling Collective has temporarily closed their office and is offering video therapy for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“People need more support right now,” says co-owner Marjorie Strachman Miller. “They are afraid, feeling the effects of isolation, and are concerned for their loved ones and community members.”

That stress is normal, and one of the best ways to deal with it is to talk it out with a therapist.

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