Councilmember's Corner: Why I support the Dance Loft affordable housing project

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Councilmember's Corner: Why I support the Dance Loft affordable housing project

Today, DC faces a staggering affordable housing crisis. The workers who serve this city are priced out of living in most of our neighborhoods, and homeownership is a distant dream for many lifelong DC residents. The skyrocketing cost of living here is fueling our homelessness crisis, eviction crisis, foreclosure crisis, and displacement crisis.

The core DC value of being a welcoming city is undermined by housing prices that systematically push people out and keep people out.

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A horrific, senseless assault by teens leaves neighborhood man with a broken jaw and his family shaken

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A horrific, senseless assault by teens leaves neighborhood man with a broken jaw and his family shaken

A basketball net on a back deck, used by many kids in the neighborhood, became the location for a ruthless assault on a homeowner, allegedly attacked by four young kids on Monday, April 11th.

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Spring returns to Petworth and brings new colors to our streets

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Spring returns to Petworth and brings new colors to our streets

Spring has sprung and Petworth Blooming returns! A look around the neighborhood offers splashes of bright colors for us all to enjoy. If you like the flowers at the small pocket parks and Circles, consider donating to PetworthBlooms, and help Steven expand, diversify, and maintain our gardens throughout the Petworth neighborhood.

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Roosevelt teacher helps students see value of math classwork outside of school

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Roosevelt teacher helps students see value of math classwork outside of school

Christopher Olson believes in showing his students how the subjects they learn in school translate into the world outside of the classroom. The community agreed and came out to support Olson’s students with a big fundraiser.

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Come join Paul Robeson birthday celebration, Saturday, April 9th

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Come join Paul Robeson birthday celebration, Saturday, April 9th

Everyone is invited to take part of the festivities celebrating Paul Robeson‘s birthday on Saturday, April 9th from 1pm to 3pm at the small park at Georgia and Kansas Avenue NW.

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Get ready for the Celebrate Petworth Festival by volunteering!

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Get ready for the Celebrate Petworth Festival by volunteering!

The Celebrate Petworth Festival is kicking off planning for 2022, and is seeking volunteers to help make the day’s magic happen! This year's event will take place on Saturday, September 24th.

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DC's new car and parking fees go into effect TODAY, April 1st

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DC's new car and parking fees go into effect TODAY, April 1st

A little talked about law passed by the DC City Council goes into effect today, and oddly, no one seems to be talking about it.

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Petworth PorchFest is almost here!

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Petworth PorchFest is almost here!

Let’s get this cold weather out of the way now because Petworth Porchfest is coming up on Saturday, April 30th from 2-6pm (rain date Sunday, May 1st). So far there are 99 bands signed up and 63 porches ready to host.

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

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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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The Petworth mural is getting a new design

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The Petworth mural is getting a new design

After delays due to weather, COVID-19 and scheduling, the plan is to start painting the new mural. Tom reached out to various area artists, and Petworth News put out a call-for-artists to get designs. A new design has been chosen and production is getting ready to start.

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ANXO opens its Bottle Shop with new seating; has eyes on expanding more on Kennedy Street

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ANXO opens its Bottle Shop with new seating; has eyes on expanding more on Kennedy Street

Last week ANXO quietly opened the front doors at its 711 Kennedy Street location. Last summer ANXO had to close its flagship location in Truxton Circle and said that they were planning on expanding their location on Kennedy Street. Phase 1 is finally complete with the new “bottle shop” in the front part of their property opening. Between their cider, wine, spirits and pizza, ANXO is upping their game on Kennedy.

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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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