Take the Petworth Farmer's Market survey

Take the Petworth Farmer's Market survey

The Petworth Community Farmer's Market is looking to hear from neighbors on what you think about the market, your favorite vendors, when you visit, desired hours, etc. They've put together a survey to understand what matters to you, and they're giving away a t-shirt in a giveaway.

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Draft agenda for ANC 4D, meets Tuesday 9/20 (updated)

Draft agenda for ANC 4D, meets Tuesday 9/20 (updated)

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The Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4D, which serves the northside of Petworth, Brightwood and Brightwood Park, among other areas, meets on Tuesday, September 20th at 7pm at Truesdell Elementary (800 Ingraham St NW). Their draft agenda is after the break...

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Where I found out it's hard to blog internationally...

Where I found out it's hard to blog internationally...

You might have wondered why you didn't see anything new from Petworth News this week. I didn't go on vacation or abandon the neighborhood, but I did leave town for a bit.

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Grants, razing permits and zoning: Draft agenda for ANC 4C September meeting

Grants, razing permits and zoning: Draft agenda for ANC 4C September meeting

The Advisory Neighborhood Commision 4C meets on Wednesday, September 14th at 6:30pm at the Petworth Library. Their draft agenda is after the break:

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The "fashion scene" in Petworth: interviews with a wink to Fashion Fest and NY's Fashion Week

The "fashion scene" in Petworth: interviews with a wink to Fashion Fest and NY's Fashion Week

On Saturday, August 27th, during the awesome Petworth Jazz Project, on what was a hot and humid 93 degree day, I walked around talking to neighbors about fashion, capturing it on video. What I found is a crowd of neighbors who love to consider fashion, and a bunch that don't give it a second thought. And while the New York Fashion Week may not be the number one thing on their minds, it was obvious that enjoying a sense of community (and great music) was high on the list. And Saturday is the Petworth Fashion Fest on Upshur Street.

Watch the video!

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More details on Wednesday's Georgia Avenue shooting

More details on Wednesday's Georgia Avenue shooting

The Washington Post has published a follow-up on the police-involved shooting that occurred on Georgia Avenue and Randolph Street Wednesday afternoon. 

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ANC commissioner suggests "tunnels" as solution; Livability Study final meeting

ANC commissioner suggests "tunnels" as solution; Livability Study final meeting

DDOT will host the third and final public workshop for the Rock Creek East II Livability Study this Thursday, September from 6-8pm (brief presentation at 6:30) at the Petworth Library. Also, a commissioner suggests tunnels as the solution. 

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The first Petworth Fashion Fest is this Saturday

The first Petworth Fashion Fest is this Saturday

This Saturday, the inaugural Petworth Fashion Fest will transform the 800 block of Upshur Street into the fashion center of the nation’s capital for an afternoon. Organized by the owners of Willow Fashion and Fia’s Fabulous Finds, the Petworth Fashion Fest will feature nearly three dozen clothing and accessory vendors, along with live performances from local DJs.

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MPD-involved shooting at Georgia and Randolph Street

MPD-involved shooting at Georgia and Randolph Street

MPD responded to the sounds of gunshots at Randolph and Georgia Avenue this afternoon around 2pm. Reportedly, a man was shooting a gun at Metro buses. MPD shot the suspect, who was taken to the hospital for surgery. Video.

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Going without a car: Petworth parents share how they do it

Going without a car: Petworth parents share how they do it

Living without a car in DC is no easy feat, especially for parents in the Petworth community who need to get around. These moms and dads often have to juggle commuting, childcare, grocery shopping, pediatrician visits and social activities all without four wheels to call their own.

This is the first article by new contributing writer Elissa Fuchs.

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Chez Billy gets a new name, new concept & new hours

Chez Billy gets a new name, new concept & new hours

Chez Billy, the French-bistro styled restaurant at 3815 Georgia Avenue who closed its doors on Sunday, July 31st, has a new name and new concept. The concept seems a bit all over the map, but it sounds like the Hilton brothers, who own the space, are trying to find a way to make it more community-focused and relevant.

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Cappy's closes this weekend, new hours for Slim's Diner

Cappy's closes this weekend, new hours for Slim's Diner

Besides voting for your favorite local places in the the Washington Post Express Best of 2016 poll and the WTOP Best of DC poll, you might also be interested in knowing that Cappy's Crabs is set to close out its summer concept this weekend, while Slim's Diner gets a new griddle and more hours (7 days a week).

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Another "best of DC" poll features two Petworth places

Another "best of DC" poll features two Petworth places

WTOP is running a Best of DC poll to pick the best pizza joint, best bookstore, best rooftop view and a few other key topics. Our own Upshur Street Books and Timber Pizza are in the running, so head over and give them a vote to support Petworth businesses! Voting ends on September 9th at 5pm.

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    Three months in: A follow up on my plan to level up my fitness

    Three months in: A follow up on my plan to level up my fitness

    Back in June I wrote about working with Cregory Boatwright at Level Up Fitness and my goal of getting back in shape. I figured I'd provide a follow-up on how that's going, with the idea of tempting you go back to working out if you're not. Because I feel great.

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