DC Public Schools are set to slowly reopen: here’s what you need to know

DC Public Schools are set to slowly reopen: here’s what you need to know

Mayor Muriel Bowser unveiled an ambitious reopening plan for DC Public Elementary Schools on Monday, October 5th. Chancellor Lewis Ferebee followed up with a live town hall to walk through the details on Tuesday night. Here’s what we know, so far…

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Featured Property: 5705 5th St NW

Featured Property: 5705 5th St NW

Here’s a hard-to-find south-facing end-unit on a huge lot, located at 5705 5th Street NW! This 2,167 square foot, 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom Brightwood home offers an open concept main floor flooded in natural light and featuring a chef's kitchen with stainless steel appliances, gas cooking, stone counters, and a sunny deck directly off the dining room and a powder room!

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The 2020 ANC 4C candidates, in their own words

The 2020 ANC 4C candidates, in their own words

ANC 4C has 10 single member districts, of which 2 have no opposition. The rest have two people running, so there’s 18 candidates offering their information. Remember, you only vote for one commissioner for your Single Member District.

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The 2020 ANC 4D candidates, in their own words

The 2020 ANC 4D candidates, in their own words

ANC 4D has six single member districts, one of which has no candidate running for the seat (4D05).

Here are interviews with the five 2020 candidates (one seat has no one running… maybe you should?).

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Soup Up on Kennedy Street brings more than healthy soups to your table, they bring a passion for great flavor

Soup Up on Kennedy Street brings more than healthy soups to your table, they bring a passion for great flavor

Healthy, delicious soup is probably not the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Kennedy Street. That’s one reason why Donna Henry chose to locate Soup Up on this transforming corridor with few healthy options.

Opened in 2016, Soup Up has allowed Donna to establish strong ties to the neighborhood, and her customers are intensely loyal.

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Bring Trick-or-Treating home with this fun game & treats box from a Petworth local

Bring Trick-or-Treating home with this fun game & treats box from a Petworth local

Petworth local Victoria Richards loves Halloween, a passion she learned from her father. “He’s a Halloween fanatic,” she said, “who would decorate our family home with fake cobwebs, spiders and pumpkins every Halloween. Although my siblings and I have left home, he still goes overboard with the Halloween decorations and makes sure our house is one with "the good candy."

That passion for Halloween — and her sadness about how Covid is impacting celebrating the day — led the 27-year old to start her own Etsy business selling a “Trick or Treat Box” for kids.

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Halloween is coming, join a (socially distant) parade!

Halloween is coming, join a (socially distant) parade!

We asked readers what their thoughts are about celebrating Halloween… do we go trick or treating? Do we give out candy? Is it ghosts and ghouls in the streets, but no one else? Here’s the responses from readers, and an invitation to attend a Socially Distant Halloween Parade!

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How to connect with Parent Teacher Organizations in Petworth-area schools

How to connect with Parent Teacher Organizations in Petworth-area schools

This school year has brought on a myriad of unexpected challenges to students, parents, teachers, staff and administrators. Additionally, parent/teacher organizations have also had to wade their way through new waters in our new virtual setting.

Here’s a guide for parent/teacher organization contact information, and some of our neighborhood school’s plans to move forward. 

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Featured Property: 703 Randolph St NW

Featured Property: 703 Randolph St NW

Bright, fresh, new, and gorgeous 2-bedroom, 2 bath condo in the true heart of Petworth at 703 Randolph Street NW. This unit has a wide-open floor plan with high-end finishes and a beautiful color palette.

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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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Can DCPS close the digital equity gap? (take a survey on your experiences)

Can DCPS close the digital equity gap? (take a survey on your experiences)

Digital Equity in DC Education (Digital Equity DC), a coalition of DCPS parents from all 8 wards, is asking for parent feedback on how DCPS-issued devices and learning platforms are performing. Petworth News spoke with Grace Hu and Alexandra Simbana from Digital Equity DC about why they are putting together the survey, and how you can help.

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Featured Property: 3600 11th Street NW

Featured Property: 3600 11th Street NW

The spectacularly renovated south-facing Wardman at 3600 11th Street NW is filled with natural light featuring multiple outdoor spaces and a walkout terrace level with a 2 bedroom, 1 bath in-law suite. Close to Petworth, Park View and Columbia Heights.

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Play a local Scavenger Hunt along 14th and Kennedy Street, win prizes and help local biz!

Play a local Scavenger Hunt along 14th and Kennedy Street, win prizes and help local biz!

Uptown Main Street (UMS) is supporting local businesses around its corridors by launching the virtual “Rediscover Uptown Scavenger Hunt” from September 18th to the 25th as part of a series of fun fall events. Win prizes! Shop local!

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