March 18, 2016

Does your tap water taste funny? It's spring cleaning by DC Water

March 18, 2016/ Drew

DC Water, which runs the sewer and tap water system in DC, is temporarily changing the disinfectant they use to keep the system clean between March 7th and May 2nd. The change from chloramine to chlorine will result in a different smell and taste for tap water. DC Water recommends running the cold water tap for approximately two minutes and refrigerating tap water to reduce the chlorine taste and odor. Probably a good idea to use a filter.

March 17, 2016

Wendy's on Georgia Ave closed Thursday for health violation

March 17, 2016/ Drew

According to the DC Department of Health, the Food Safety & Hygiene Inspection Services Division (FSHISD) shut down the Wendy's at 3900 Georgia Avenue NW today for a health violation.

March 16, 2016

Metro to open 5am Thursday, here's what they found so far (video)

March 16, 2016/ Drew

Metro General Manager Paul J. Wiedefeld held a press conference this evening to announce that Metro rail will open at 5am on Thursday, March 17th. After all day inspections, they found plenty of locations that needed repair

March 16, 2016

Metro Closure afternoon update

March 16, 2016/ Drew

WMATA's public relations team sent out an update email on the current status of the investigations they're doing on the rail tracks since they closed rail service yesterday. See more...

March 15, 2016

What to do with Metro closed Wednesday

March 15, 2016/ Drew

Metro rail is closed tomorrow. From midnight tonight until 5am Thursday morning, Metro will be closed to conduct inspections of approximately 600 jumper cables across the full rail system (all 91 stations will be closed). If you take Metro rail to get to work or school, and plan on going in anyway, you'll need to find a different way to get around. Here's some options...

March 12, 2016

Community Cornerstone award recognizes Paul Ruppert and three other DC residents

March 12, 2016/ Drew

Each month, one of my favorite people on the DC Council, At-Large Councilmember Anita Bonds, gives out awards recognizing members of the DC community who "make an extraordinary impact to the quality of life and general well-being of the residents of the District of Columbia." Recipients are nominated by other DC residents, and selected by CM Bonds' office. This month, Petworth's own Paul Ruppert was one of the three recipient's of the Community Cornerstone awards.

February 27, 2016

PSA: Street cleaning - and ticketing - starts March 1st

February 27, 2016/ Drew

Ah, the approach of Spring in DC… when the weather begins to warm up, then gets cold again, then warms up… and you have to move your car to the other side of the street.

DPW street cleaning and alternate side of the street parking begins Tuesday, March 1st (through October 31st). DPW will give out warning tickets until Friday, March 4th — after that, it’s a $45 ticket if you’re parked on the side being cleaned. Or you could get towed.

February 21, 2016

New Real Estate section coming soon

February 21, 2016/ Drew

A new feature is launching this week, called Petworth News Real Estate. This new section of the site will offer a hyperlocal look at property listings for homes for sale in the Petworth area. I think it's gonna be pretty cool.

February 21, 2016

Security camera rebates begin, just not for Petworth (updated: now it does!)

February 21, 2016/ Drew

When it was first announced, the idea behind the “Private Security Camera Incentive Program” was if you buy an outdoor security camera, DC would provide a rebate to cover the cost. All residents, businesses and churches were eligible — but now that the program launched this week, it seems not everyone is eligible, especially if you live in Petworth.

February 11, 2016

Metro to close GA Ave escalators for 45 weeks

February 11, 2016/ Drew

WMATA representatives attended the ANC 4C meeting on Wednesday, February 10th to announce that the East side entrance of the Georgia Avenue / Petworth station will be closed for 45 weeks to replace the escalators. No, I didn't misplace the hyphen, it's forty-five weeks.

February 10, 2016

As DC General closes, new homeless shelter to open at 5th & Kennedy

February 10, 2016/ Drew

DC's main homeless shelter, DC General, is set to close so the city can create new, smaller shelters in each Ward. Located in the Southeast, DC General has 285 rooms serving more than 700 homeless families each year. In an effort to provide smaller, safer and more dignified housing options (with the services and supports that help families get back on their feet), DC believes new shelters are needed.

February 10, 2016

FD/EMS Medical Director resigns with a letter outlining dire issues

February 10, 2016/ Drew

In a scathingly critical letter that outlines the ongoing problems in DC's Fire and EMS system, Medical Director Jullette Saussy resigned her position as Assistant Fire Chief. The letter, dated January 29th and sent to Mayor Muriel Bowser, provides insight into the problems that are making the emergency medical response ability of the District not only ineffective, but life-threatening.

January 31, 2016

Too good to be true: Careful when you buy from Craigslist

January 31, 2016/ Drew

MPD reached out to me this week with a story of a deal that sounds too good to be true, and a deal gone bad. And they're asking you to be more careful.

Earlier this week, there was a robbery on the 700 block of Quincy St NW that started with a Craigslist ad for an iPad 2 for only $150. Sounds great, right? They agreed to meet on Quincy Street so the buyer could pay for the iPad. Instead, this happened:

January 30, 2016

A look at a new Roosevelt: a long-overdue renovation

January 30, 2016/ Drew

Theodore Roosevelt High School has been closed since 2013 to undergo a $136.1 million renovation that replaces the crumbling sections of the building, restores historic architecture, and expands the facilities and technology, all revolving around a new central atrium. It’s pretty impressive. Read the article and see a large photo gallery >

Live music, dancing, fitness, and a giant book sale: The Parks at Walter Reed

Summer isn’t over yet! The Parks at Walter Reed has a full lineup of family-friendly neighborhood events coming up from August and into November, including free concerts, outdoor fitness classes, dancing, flea markets, community festivals and a massive used book sale.

Lincoln's Cottage hosts free events for America’s 250th

The Cottage is hosting a series of fun, informative and free events for the neighborhood and friends to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday and shine a light on civic mindfulness.

Porchfest is Saturday, May 30th — get ready!

Petworth Porchfest kicks off at 2pm on Saturday, May 30th with 430 bands from 31 different musical genres playing on 164 porches across greater Petworth neighborhoods.

Check out 3 ways to find great Petworth Porchfest music on 5/30

Petworth Porchfest 2026 will feature more than 400 bands performing on over 150 porches. That’s a lot of free music within walking distance! This year, organizers have launched three new tools to explore the neighborhood and find the musicians, genres and porch locations for all the music and bands.

Take advantage of the DC Security Camera Rebate Program (updated)

Here’s how to take advantage of DC's Private Security Camera System Incentive Program. DC offers up to $500 to residents and up to $750 for businesses and churches to cover the hardware costs. Article includes background, how to sign up and camera suggestions.

The Parks at Walter Reed brings a full season of fitness, music, markets and community events

The Parks at Walter Reed has announced a packed calendar of events stretching from spring through late fall ensuring the Great Lawn and plaza remain the beating heart of Uptown. The calendar mixes free fitness classes, live music, cultural programming and fan-favorite markets. All events are free (or low-cost for fitness), all-ages and welcoming to all.

Petworth Jazz is back, baby! Dates in May, July, Sept and December

It’s been a minute! Petworth Jazz Project is back on with four upcoming shows, with the first one set for May 10th at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.

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