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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.
Read MoreThe use of leaded gasoline ended decades ago. The hazards of lead paint are well documented and fairly well known. But, the hazards of lead in water because of outdated lead water pipes are hardly known, poorly understood and silently poisoning our children. What you need to know, and what you should do next.
This is a guest post by Roger Green.
Read MoreWAMU's Kojo Nnamdi will host his live radio show, "The Politics Hour," from Slim's Diner this Friday during lunch. And among other known guests, you're invited, too.
Read MoreWednesday, July 28th is an event sponsored by the Metropolitan Police Department and the Georgia Avenue Family Support Collaborative. Called "Beat the Streets," the free event will be from 2pm - 7:30pm on 9th Street NW just below Upshur St.
Read MorePetworthNews.org is just over a year old, and it's time to look for sponsors for the website.
Looking for sponsors is my least favorite activity; I'd rather write articles than chase advertising. But since I spend 30+ hours a week doing this "hobby," the extra small income helps pay for web hosting, equipment, software and other web services. And frankly, helping to support local businesses and organizations is one of my favorite things to do.
If you want to reach a large, local audience... read on!
Read MoreJoin Petworth Dance Project's Sara Herrera at the Capital Fringe Festival, as her company ArasDance presents AND 1!, a dansical parody and a comedic look inside the world of dance! Only 4 shows left!
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The outdoor sports and recreation store REI contacted me to share a press release that I think is pretty cool. REI is opening a new "flagship" store at the Uline Arena in Northeast DC, and to celebrate is holding a "United Outside" campaign to give DC residents a chance to enjoy the great outdoors through 100 days of outdoor events.
Read MorePepco responded about Tuesday's reported power outage of 1,925 Petworth customers. Apparently it was a "system error." And apparently, they don't have to tell you if they're going to turn off your power. Read more...
Read MoreAnother Fourth of July has come and gone, and trash cans around the neighborhood are over-flowing with the remains of rockets red glare and other implements of explosive celebration. Some love them, some hate them. Are they legal?
Read MoreEach person running for Ward 4 Council has offered different strategies and perspectives for what the Ward needs, yet each shares at least one common fact: they are all running as Democrats in a partisan election. The local Ward 4 Democrats, an organization that was created in 1975 to support partisan politics on behalf of the Democratic Party in the Ward, should be working to elect those four candidates and educating voters about them.
But they’re not. Why?
Read MoreVotes have been tabulated, and the response was great. In the 48 hours the poll was available, there were 595 votes cast. So... who won this unofficial Petworth News readers' poll?
Read MoreThe Petworth Library is hosting a “Photos of Petworth” program to create a visual time capsule of the Petworth neighborhood in the summer of 2016. They're offering two photography classes and want you to share your photos in a "time capsule" special show. Learn more...
Read MoreIn one week from today, June 14th, we have a primary for both Ward 4 and At-Large DC Council seats. Who are you going to vote for? Take the unofficial Petworth News poll and let your voice be heard!
Update: Voting has closed. Look for results coming later on Thursday, June 9th.
Read MoreI've spent the past two months interviewing the candidates for At-Large and Ward 4 Councilmember, with the goal of giving voters an opportunity to get to know the candidates. Here in once place are links to those previously published candidate interviews, excluding two...
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Petworth News is a news site about Petworth area neighborhoods in Washington DC, written by Drew Schneider and other amazing contributing writers. It features facts and objective reporting, as well as an occasional subjective point of view and opinion.
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