Three Petworth restaurants rated "Bib Gourmand" from MICHELIN

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Three Petworth restaurants rated "Bib Gourmand" from MICHELIN

Petworth has great restaurants making amazing food, even if life is topsy-turvey.

MICHELIN, which rates expensive restaurants with stars for their food quality, prices and more, also rates what you and I would consider “normal every day” restaurants for their quality and cost.

In this year’s announcement, The Hitching Post and Taqueria Habanero have joined Timber Pizza on the list of Bib Gourmands for the Petworth area. The quality of these restaurants is of no doubt to Petworth residents.

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Many bullets, no injuries: Overnight shooting at 16th and Varnum

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Many bullets, no injuries: Overnight shooting at 16th and Varnum

According to neighbors and MPD, multiple gunshots rang out overnight just before 4am near 16th and Varnum Streets NW.

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Interior design and staging trends of 2021 [sponsored]

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Interior design and staging trends of 2021 [sponsored]

After a whirlwind year of 2020, the world is starting to open back up in 2021 and the housing market is booming!

If you’re looking to give your house a refresh or interested in selling your property and want prospective buyers to fall in love with your home, here are some tips and trends the team at Fed City at Century 21 Redwood Realty on Upshur Street is seeing for 2021.

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Finding flavor, ambience and community at DC Corazon

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Finding flavor, ambience and community at DC Corazon

Josie has created a gorgeous gem of a restaurant, that deserves as much support as possible. Go experience for yourself DC Corazon’s powerful flavors, warm ambience and uplifting sense of community.

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Petworth Playground to temporarily close to get Spray Park completed

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Petworth Playground to temporarily close to get Spray Park completed

The Department of Parks and Recreation announced today that the Petworth Playground at 8th and Taylor Streets NW will temporarily close on April 19th until April 30th for construction.

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DistrictBATCH: Park View neighbor shares her experience running a woman-owned small business

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DistrictBATCH: Park View neighbor shares her experience running a woman-owned small business

In 2019, I first heard of District BATCH and owner Marisa Martino through mutual friends who touted their natural deodorant as the best purchase that they had made that year. I checked it out later, and immediately became hooked on her deodorant and handmade soaps. I’ve given her stuff as gifts and recently brought her deodorant and soaps to a favorite things party.

Through my own curiosity and desire to promote local and sustainable businesses, I decided to reach out to Marisa, an eight-year resident of Park View, and find out more about her business.

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Join local elected officials for a free storytime reading at Upshur Park on 4/14

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Join local elected officials for a free storytime reading at Upshur Park on 4/14

On April 14th, local elected representatives across the city will be reading children's books to students in public parks, and you’re invited to join. Just RSVP!

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Modernized Lorenzo “Larry” Allen triangle park opens to public

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Modernized Lorenzo “Larry” Allen triangle park opens to public

The modernized Lorenzo “Larry” Allen Park opened on Friday, April 9th. This triangle park bordered by Illinois Avenue, Gallatin, 9th and Hamilton Streets NW is named after Lorenzo Allen, who served as the Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner for 4D04 Commissioner from 1972-1992, and through this role advocated strongly for the community and its beautifications.

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Get your local music on with 83 bands at Petworth Porchfest on April 24th

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Get your local music on with 83 bands at Petworth Porchfest on April 24th

Music is coming to your front steps this month with Petworth Porchfest. Houses all around the neighborhood will be hosting bands on their porches on Saturday, April 24th from 2-6pm. Come out to see 83 bands playing on 64 porches within 1.5 miles of each other in a Covid-safe manner. All shows are free.

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Petworth art gallery Art of Noize’s latest exhibit focuses on Women’s Empowerment, Hair and Body Positivity

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Petworth art gallery Art of Noize’s latest exhibit focuses on Women’s Empowerment, Hair and Body Positivity

Art of Noize’s newest exhibit, “Femmiliar,” opens on Saturday, April 10th. The opening reception will be on Saturday from 2-7pm. Art of Noize is located in the alley in the rear or 821 Upshur St NW.

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DC encourages vaccinations while planning slow reopening of public gatherings and facilities

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DC encourages vaccinations while planning slow reopening of public gatherings and facilities

On Monday, April 5th, Mayor Muriel Bowser released a situational update on COVID-19 and the District with numbers on current infections, vaccination and plans for the future.

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Councilmember’s Corner: Hope through the vaccine 

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Councilmember’s Corner: Hope through the vaccine 

Yesterday I stepped forward to be vaccinated because I believe it’s important for me as a Black woman and as a community leader to persuade my Ward 4 neighbors to do the same through the power of my example. I also took this step so I can better serve our community. My role requires me to respond in person to emergencies, visit local businesses, and interact with constituents on a daily basis. Although I take every precaution possible by social distancing and wearing a mask, being immunized will add an extra layer of protection for all the people I encounter as your Councilmember.

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Petworth News sold to national conglomerate, to become "Washington News at Night"

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Petworth News sold to national conglomerate, to become "Washington News at Night"

After six years as a hyper-popular hyperlocal news outlet in DC’s Ward 4, Petworth News has agreed to be acquired by an as-yet unnamed national media conglomerate for an as-yet unannounced sum of money. (But it’s probably a lot.)

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Spring has sprung in Petworth and the flowers are showing their colors

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Spring has sprung in Petworth and the flowers are showing their colors

A hard year and winter behind us, spring has sprung in Petworth. This month’s rains are bringing new colors to bloom around the neighborhood. Steve Feingold walks you around the streets to show off some of the flowers you’ll see.

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