Ready, Set, Login: August 31st starts the 2020 school year (take a survey!)

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Ready, Set, Login: August 31st starts the 2020 school year (take a survey!)

The great “virtual learning experiment” starts for DC Public Schools as well as some Charters on August 31st (September 3rd for pre-K). If you are a parent like me, you have been exploring multiple options to try to get through this first quarter, and some of those plans may have fallen apart quickly. In the end, we all are hoping that the option we landed on will work out.

Let’s take a look at some of the options that parents have come up with to manage the start of the school year, and give you the option of taking a quick survey.

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It's the neighbors who help make a place be a welcoming neighborhood

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It's the neighbors who help make a place be a welcoming neighborhood

This is the story of how I fell in love with Petworth (and why I decided to start writing for Petworth News). To be more active in the community that has given me so much. To write stories about the amazing people that I know are out there. To answer questions, provide information, and maybe even humor at the hyperlocal level. I’m looking forward to getting to know more of you as I become more active at Petworth News.

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Want to write for Petworth News? We're looking for contributors!

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Want to write for Petworth News? We're looking for contributors!

If you're already involved in the community -- or want to be more involved -- and enjoy writing, we’re looking for contributors to write for Petworth News. Happy to chat with anyone who lives in Petworth and the surrounding neighborhoods like Park View, Brightwood, Crestwood, Shepherd Park, etc.

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Want to write for Petworth News? We're looking for new writers!

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Want to write for Petworth News? We're looking for new writers!

If you're reading this, then you know that local news is important. With the Washington City Paper looking for a buyer and the sudden shutdown of DCist, blogs that publish both lightweight neighborhood info and write hyperlocal journalism are even more critical for keeping the community informed. That's the niche that Petworth News focuses on, and if you're interested in contributing to your community, then come talk to us. We're looking for new writers!

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From Petworth to Malawi, using technology to deliver high-quality healthcare

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From Petworth to Malawi, using technology to deliver high-quality healthcare

I moved to Petworth in 2007, long before there was a Yes! Organic Market in the neighborhood and all the restaurants and stores along Upshur Street. It has been great to see the neighborhood evolve over time and connect with neighbors who are working on inspiring initiatives locally and globally.  

I would like to share with you one of the initiatives I am working on. 

This is a guest post by Roshani Kothari.

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Want to write for Petworth News? I'm looking for contributors!

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Want to write for Petworth News? I'm looking for contributors!

If you're already involved in the community -- or want to be more involved -- and enjoy writing, I'm looking for contributors to write for Petworth News. I'm happy to chat with anyone who lives in Petworth, Park View, Brightwood, Crestwood, Shepherd Park, etc. I'm particularly looking for people who live in North Petworth and all around Petworth.

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"Kings of the Court": a look at the Celebrate Petworth 3x3 basketball tournament

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"Kings of the Court": a look at the Celebrate Petworth 3x3 basketball tournament

This guest post by Petworth resident James Salt looks at the second annual 3x3 basketball tournament at the Celebrate Petworth Festival. The tournament was expanded this year to provide scholarship awards to the high school, middle school and female student-led teams who could most effectively dominate Petworth Park’s outdoor basketball court. 

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