Remembering Cesse Ip
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Cesse Cameron Ip died of metastatic breast cancer on August 24, 2023, at her home in Brightwood Park. At 39, she was a fiercely devoted mother, wife, daughter and friend who deserved much more time.
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Groovy record store with coffee shop, bar, food & more coming to 200 block of Upshur
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Christine Lilyea, owner of Slash Run on Upshur and The Runaway in Brookland, is opening a coffee shop/ record store / bar at 205 Upshur Street NW. Christine is partnering with Paul Vivari, co-owner of Showtime Lounge and the Neptune Room, for the new store named "Wake Me, Shake Me."
Read MoreHelp pick a new commemorative artwork for Ward 4
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Help select a commemorative works project to be located in Ward 4! Upper Georgia Avenue Main Street is partnering with the DC Office of Planning to gather input on the subject of a commemorative work for Ward 4: a statue, a street medallion, a sculpture, etc. You can help decide what is chosen.
Read MoreHome Rule Music Festival returns to Walter Reed bigger and better than ever
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Get ready for another amazing outdoor music show coming to Walter Reed next month, because the Home Rule Music Festival is back for its second year, and has expanded from one day to three!
Read MoreVolunteer for the Uptown Pride event in June!
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The inaugural "Uptown Pride" event is happening on June 10th celebrating Pride Month in Petworth and Brightwood, and organizers are looking for volunteers to help with the event.
Read MoreVP Kamala Harris drops in at HR Records
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On Wednesday, May 3rd Vice President Kamala Harris visited HR Records on Kennedy Street. Inside she bought records by Charles Mingus, Roy Ayers, and Porgy and Bess with Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong. Plus, the shop is organizing free music for the community on May 6th.
Read MoreLost Sock returns to its Kennedy Street roots to launch a pop up at ANXO
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Lost Sock will be serving food until noon and then customers are welcome to stay during the changeover when Brightwood Pizza opens. ANXO, Lost Sock, Everyday Sundae and HR Records will be hosting a block party on Sunday, April 16th to celebrate the opening of the new popup.
Read MoreThe "Prince" behind Shellfish, a new restaurant on Kennedy Street
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Shellfish is located at the corner of 5th and Kennedy Streets in Brightwood. The restaurant name came about during a discussion with one of his friends where he reiterated his desire for a universal name. They came up with Shellfish, and thought it was fitting. It was perfect, a versatile name embodying the food he loves so much.
Read MoreBarnard Choir embodies school buzzword of “perseverance”
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The choir is one of Barnard Elementary school’s brightest gems. Under the direction of music director Joel Lehman, the choir at Barnard Elementary School has given the students an outlet to sing in front of their school community, street festivals, and even in front of Vice President Kamala Harris at her house last year.
Read MoreCouncilmember Janeese Lewis George asks for a cease of gunfire
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On Friday, January 13th, Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George called a press conference to address the high level of gun violence that Ward 4 has seen since the beginning of the year. The press conference was at the corner of Georgia and Kennedy, a corridor that is no stranger to gun violence.
Councilmember Lewis George brought together members of the community with her to the press conference to share a common message:
“Put the guns down.”
Read More701 Kennedy Street... vacant forever?
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After some digging through tax records, the tax code, court documents, and talking to the Department of Building (DOB) Records, we can confirm again that the chances of Rotonda Pizza opening are at or near zero.
Read MoreHoliday Lights comes to the Petworth area and across DC
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This year, the District has a little extra sparkle for the holiday season. From November 18th to January 8th, residents are invited to take a stroll down each of the fourteen participating corridors to experience a dazzling array of lights and decor, enjoy holiday promotions, and shop local.
Read MoreSherman Circle Spooktacular is a Halloween event for the family this weekend!
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Come out and join your neighbors for the Sherman Circle Spooktacular (3-6 pm, Oct 30, Sherman Circle NW and surrounds), a FREE family Halloween event planned by Petworth Peanuts.
Read MoreDown in the Reeds free music festival returns to the Parks at Walter Reed on 10/8
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The third annual Down in the Reeds music festival is back for a full day of free music and events at the Parks at Walter Reed. Kicking off at 11am until 7pm on Saturday, October 8th, the music festival has a ton of great things happening.
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