DDOT approves speed humps / tables (NOI updates)

DDOT approves speed humps / tables (NOI updates)

Since June 15, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) has formally or preliminarily approved ten individual speed humps or speed tables on 10 separate blocks located within Brightwood Park and Petworth.

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The New Sewell Music Conservatory gets new digs on Kennedy Street

The New Sewell Music Conservatory gets new digs on Kennedy Street

Demolition of the New Sewell Music Conservatory at 712 Kennedy Street began in early July to make way for 30 new condos and a new home for the school. While the school has to go on hiatus during the construction phase, owner Harlan Jones says he plans to reopen stronger with new offerings for the community.

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$50 million DC homeowner assistance fund now open to applicants

$50 million DC homeowner assistance fund now open to applicants

On June 14, the DC Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) launched a new $50 million homeownership program to provide financial assistance to residents struggling to make housing related payments.

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Help a survivor of domestic violence and donate an iPad, computer or Chromebook

Help a survivor of domestic violence and donate an iPad, computer or Chromebook

We’re reaching out to the Petworth community to ask you to consider making an in-kind donation to survivors of domestic violence. We are looking for used and functional laptops, Google Chromebooks, iPads, etc. to be donated for our Survivor Advocacy Board (SAB).

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Share your opinion on what type of restaurant might open on Upshur

Share your opinion on what type of restaurant might open on Upshur

The owners of 821 Upshur St NW reached out to say they’ve been meeting with many different restaurateurs who have expressed interest in leasing the space. Now they really want your opinion! Take a survey of potential restaurants to fill the space at 821 Upshur. The owners will review your submissions.

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Petworth Jazz Project music line up announced

Petworth Jazz Project music line up announced

Here's the lineup for this summer's Petworth Jazz Project, July 30th, August 27th and September 17th.

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Help your neighborhood and apply for Deputy Director of the Petworth Main Street

Help your neighborhood and apply for Deputy Director of the Petworth Main Street

The Petworth Main Street is looking for a new Deputy Director to run the organization and help the community continue to grow and succeed.

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

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

Interest rates haven't seemed to put a damper on activity in our area yet. Properly marketed and priced single-family homes easily sell in the first weekend and condos are no exception. So what are “properly priced and marketed homes”? Here’s a look at recent single-family and condo home sales in Petworth, Park View and Shepherd Park.

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Honeymoon Chicken suffers break-in; more aggravation than loss for the restaurant

Honeymoon Chicken suffers break-in; more aggravation than loss for the restaurant

Sometime around 5am on Thursday, July 7th, a man broke a side window on Honeymoon Chicken (4201 Georgia Avenue NW) and robbed the restaurant.

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Ward 4 has a new ANC/SMD map and needs new ANC Commissioners! It could be you.

Ward 4 has a new ANC/SMD map and needs new ANC Commissioners! It could be you.

Redistricting the current SMD/ANC boundaries was necessary because over the last 10 years Ward 4 grew by almost 10,000 residents. Each SMD consists of about 2,000 people, so new SMDs were required to be drawn to rebalance the map. Now they need new Commissioners. Want to run?

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DC Attorney General Racine's statement on Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade

DC Attorney General Racine's statement on Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade

“District residents overwhelmingly and emphatically value reproductive freedom. For this reason, our local elected officials have passed strong patient-centered laws enabling residents and visitors to make the reproductive health decisions for themselves and their families.”

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July 4th at the Old Soldiers Home is coming!

July 4th at the Old Soldiers Home is coming!

Friends of the Soldiers Home is putting on their 10th Annual July 4th Celebration at the Armed Forces Retirement Home. It’s a great opportunity to celebrate with friends, family and your community! Here’s details:

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Kennedy Street comes together to organize a kids' movie night (food, costumes & more)

Kennedy Street comes together to organize a kids' movie night (food, costumes & more)

Join Uptown Main Street on Friday, June 24th for a kids’ movie night! Zootopia will be shown at 8:30pm at the J&J’s parking lot at 716 Kennedy Street NW. The fun starts earlier with ice cream, costumes and more.

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The Petworth Jazz Project returns this summer with three shows: July, August & September

The Petworth Jazz Project returns this summer with three shows: July, August & September

Really excited to announce that the Petworth Jazz Project is returning after a long hiatus due to COVID. This popular free music event has been a summer-time highlight for the neighborhood for a decade, and people keep asking if it’s coming back. It is!

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