DC Water is installing green infrastructure across Petworth

DC Water is installing green infrastructure across Petworth

DC Water is undertaking “One of the largest environmental projects in the history of the city. We’re building 18 miles of tunnels and then building green infrastructure at the surface. All of which is intended to reduce overflows to DC creeks and rivers.” The water company is installing the upgrades in Petworth alleys and public spaces.

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A look at how real estate is doing — April 2022 snapshot

A look at how real estate is doing — April 2022 snapshot

In this sponsored series, local realtor Peter Fortner features a neighborhood in the DMV area and shows how home prices are doing, for comparison’s sake but also for those that might who might be thinking about a move.

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An arrest in the Decatur Street assault as the victims slowly heal

An arrest in the Decatur Street assault as the victims slowly heal

Two teens have been arrested and charged with aggravated assault. The victim and his family are relieved, but still concerned and anxious.

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A proposed building on 14th Street casts a shadow on a neighborhood and light onto the need for affordable housing

A proposed building on 14th Street casts a shadow on a neighborhood and light onto the need for affordable housing

A large proposed development on 14th Street is designed to create a significant amount of affordable housing while preserving an art space for the future. It’s also creating both vocal opposition and support. Now the decision to build moves to the DC Zoning Board.

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Bourbon & Bluegrass returns with music & more at Lincoln's Cottage

Bourbon & Bluegrass returns with music & more at Lincoln's Cottage

Bourbon & Bluegrass is coming back for in-person enjoyment on May 21st and May 22nd at Lincoln’s Cottage.

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Schedule, map and more for Petworth Porchfest on April 30th

Schedule, map and more for Petworth Porchfest on April 30th

The massive all-neighborhood music festival of Petworth Porchfest kicks off on Saturday, April 30th at 2pm at almost 80 locations. Here’s a look at the day’s full schedule and a map of porches so you can plan out how to take in all the music!

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

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!

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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