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

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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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"Desayuno" brings a new option for weekend breakfast at Cinder BBQ

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"Desayuno" brings a new option for weekend breakfast at Cinder BBQ

The passion project of Cinder BBQ chefs (and wedded partners) Leo Garcia and Arelie Florez, Desayuno offers breakfast from 8am until noon on Saturdays and Sundays at Cinder at 800 Upshur St NW.

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Building up your community by throwing a Block Party

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Building up your community by throwing a Block Party

Here’s the story of one family who helped bring their neighbors out to social, be entertained and have a great time as a community. Here’s how you can organize your own block party and bring your neighbors out to socialize…

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DC’s free "Tool Library" reopens in Petworth

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DC’s free "Tool Library" reopens in Petworth

Just like a book library, the Garden Tool library allows you to check out tools to help you around the house. But don’t be fooled by the name… the program has way more than garden tools available!

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The Ward 4 Redistricting Task Force is looking for your input

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The Ward 4 Redistricting Task Force is looking for your input

For the past month and a half, the Ward 4 Redistricting Task Force has been working to remap the boundaries of Advisory Neighborhood Commissions (ANCs) and the Single Member Districts (SMDs) they contain in Ward 4. According to the 2020 Census, over 8,000 people have moved into Ward 4 , so the SMD boundaries must be redrawn to comply with the 2,000 people per SMD requirement. They really want your input.

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Petworth Porchfest is coming: Got a band, a porch or want to volunteer? Sign up!

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Petworth Porchfest is coming: Got a band, a porch or want to volunteer? Sign up!

The neighborhood music is coming back, and the organizers are looking for bands to perform, porches to host, and volunteers and sponsors to help the event run smoothly.

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A guide to reducing, reusing and recycling in Petworth

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A guide to reducing, reusing and recycling in Petworth

There are many ways to reduce your environmental footprint right here in your neighborhood. Claudia Fabiano, who works for the Environmental Protection Agency on reducing food waste and is part of the DC Food Recovery Working Group, helped compile this guide to reduce waste, give items a second life by reusing, and when neither of those are options, to recycle, compost and properly dispose of waste in the District, and particularly in the Petworth neighborhood.

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Shaw gallery pays homage to Hip-Hop in DC and around the world

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Shaw gallery pays homage to Hip-Hop in DC and around the world

The National Hip-Hop Museum claims it has acquired one of the largest hip-hop collections in history, including what owner Jeremy Beaver claims to be the world’s largest hip-hop sneaker collection, the world’s largest signed hip-hop vinyl collection, and the world’s largest signed hip-hop microphone collection. His museum presents each of these collections individually in rotations as a part of The House of Hip-Hop Art Gallery on Georgia Avenue in Shaw.

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Showcase your artwork inspired by Black History at the Petworth Library

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Showcase your artwork inspired by Black History at the Petworth Library

The Petworth Library is sponsoring a Young People’s Art Contest for Black History Month. Young people ages 5-19 are invited to participate and share the ways that they feel informed, encouraged and inspired by Black history. Winners will be selected from three categories: teens (13-19), school-age children (9-12), and young children (5-8).

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Help shape the new Petworth Main Street by joining their Board

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Help shape the new Petworth Main Street by joining their Board

The Board of Directors of Uptown Community Initiative (aka Uptown Main Street) is recruiting new Board members to join the Petworth Main Street board to represent Petworth. The UMS Main Street programs serve Upshur Street from 8th to 13th Streets, Georgia Avenue between Upshur St and Missouri Ave, Upper 14th Street (from Spring Road to Longfellow Street), and Kennedy Street (from 14th to North Capitol Street).

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Qualia & Commonwealth Cantina team up to offer food, coffee and community as the coffee shop gets renovated

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Qualia & Commonwealth Cantina team up to offer food, coffee and community as the coffee shop gets renovated

Commonwealth Cantina, the new restaurant by Homestead owner Nic Makris, is giving next door neighbor Qualia Coffee a new home for the next six months as their building is renovated. It’s created a great synergy for the morning and lunch crowds.

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Voice your opinion on the redistricting of ANC and SMD boundaries this Sunday

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Voice your opinion on the redistricting of ANC and SMD boundaries this Sunday

The DC Council will host nine meetings on redistricting of Advisory Neighborhood Commissions and their Single Member Districts. You can register to speak at an upcoming public meeting.

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

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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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DC Water & DC gov offers new program to help cover cost of replacing lead pipes

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DC Water & DC gov offers new program to help cover cost of replacing lead pipes

Last year, DC Water estimated that the city had 28,000 service lines with lead pipes. In 2019, DC Water launched the Lead Free DC initiative to remove all lead services lines by 2030. The last time that Petworth News wrote about this initiative in 2016, residents were responsible for the cost of replacing the lines on their property.

Now, DC Water has programs in place to make the cost of replacement either free or discounted to residents. If you haven’t replaced your pipes and you need to, it’s the right time to get it taken care of. Here are the steps you should take…

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