Sign up your porch or your band for Petworth PorchFest, April 27th!
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With over 100 bands and 60 hosts already registered, the organizers are still looking for performers, hosts and volunteers.
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Kennedy Street community is hopeful for proposed library
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There is hope for a long-sought resource in the Brightwood community: a Kennedy Street Public Library. Neighbors, advocates, ANC commissioners and Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George are all helping to accelerate what has sometimes been a slow and opaque process.
Read MoreANC 4C approves resolution supporting proposed Grant Circle safety plan
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At a recent meeting of the Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4C on February 14, 2024, the Commission approved a resolution supporting the Department of Transportation’s proposed changes to Grant Circle safety.
Read MoreLocal DC Tool Library in Twin Oaks burglarized with over $10K in losses, fundraiser launched
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The DC Tool Library (1390 Taylor St NW) was created in 2020 by Green Neighbors DC, who were motivated by how other tool libraries had strengthened local communities. Offering free access to more than 500 tools, the Tool Library was recently burglarized several times over the course of a week, with more than $10,000 worth of tools stolen. They’re looking to raise funds to replace tools and improve security.
Read MoreIs ANC 4C going through the motions or will they actually take community input? (Community Opinion)
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A Community-Submitted Opinion Article
Today, after significant pleading from a long standing community resident, three ANC commissioners released the draft resolution. While I am grateful that the ANC Commissioners finally heeded the advice of community members to be more transparent, the proposal continues to fall short and does not sincerely address the concerns of those most impacted by the DDOT proposal.
Grant Circle Safety Resolution: ANC 4C shares their next steps
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The Advisory Neighborhood Commission (ANC) 4C, together with Petworth residents, city leaders and our greater community, are working hard to make Petworth safer and more accessible for all modes of transportation. Commissioners Livingston, Kademian and Heller offer an overview of the upcoming resolution in support of DDOT’s proposed Grant Circle safety work.
Read MoreThe "perm" you didn’t know you needed
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Yes, that’s right. It’s time for a makeover. A permeable paver makeover!
Permeable pavers benefit the environment and offer several practical advantages to resident, making them a worthwhile investment for your property. They’re part of a larger movement towards green infrastructure and offer a range of environmental benefits that contribute to a healthier city environment and more resilient communities.
Read MoreOn Upshur Street, a former sniper now looks to fight crime with pizza
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“I knew that if I put a presence here, with commerce, that this block would get safer,” he said. “Commerce brings good things. It brings foot traffic. It brings attention. It can be a deterrent.”
Virk moved into the Upshur Street property, installed floodlights in the alley and got to work on his newest business venture. He had previously operated a Sbarros Pizza and Subway sandwich shop franchise, as well as multiple pizza parlors in Ohio, and knew a thing or two about what to do (and not to do) when it came to pizza and sandwiches.
Read MorePorchfest is coming in April — volunteer your porch and/or your time!
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The 4th Annual Petworth PorchFest will take place on Saturday, April 27th, with music on porches across the neighborhood from 2-6pm and music on the main stage from 5-8pm. If you want to host a band or volunteer to help, sign up!
Read MoreCompete in the "Ward 4 Out Loud" slam poetry competition and open mic for students
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The Ward 4 Out Loud Slam Poetry Competition and Open Mic is a slam poetry program for middle and high school students who reside or attend school in Ward 4. Competition winners and runner-ups win cash prizes! Learn more and sign up!
Read MoreCome out for the 4th Annual Chili Cook Off and support your favorite restaurants!
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Lower Georgia Ave is keeping it hot and spicy with the 4th Annual Chili Cook Off on Sunday, February 18th from 2-5pm at The Midlands in Park View! Local restaurants will be competing for the coveted People's Choice Award and other prizes. Join your friends and neighbors for free family-friendly fun to sample them all and pick your favorite.
Read MoreHelp choose Lower Georgia Avenue’s new street banners! (Updated!)
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UPDATED: Lower Georgia Avenue Main Street (LGAMS) will be printing three banner designs to decorate the poles along the corridor. These banners will span the entire corridor, from Upshur Street to Barry Place. But which three designs should make the cut?
You can help choose!
Read MoreJoin a local art studio for a free showing: Crestworth
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That group of artists are excited to invite the community to a free art show on Saturday, January 27th from 1-5pm. Stop by to check out the different artwork being crafted, and some artists will have items for sale.
Read MoreCelebrating 2 years of creating healthy smiles in Petworth
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The journey to open Solstice Smiles Dental was a long and bumpy one, particularly due to the effects of the pandemic that set us back in multiple ways. However, with determination and perseverance, the practice was able to build up their clients over the past two years and create a community where people understand the importance of their oral health.
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