August 11, 2016

DDOT releases draft Livability Study recommendations

August 11, 2016/ Rachel Maisler

The DC Department of Transportation (DDOT) released draft recommendations for the Rock Creek East II Livability study, their proposal for traffic changes to the Petworth area and Ward 4. The goal of the study is to identify ways for residents and visitors in the Petworth area to commute safely, whether by car, bike or on foot. The guidelines include recommendations for road improvements, bike lanes, crosswalks and more.

Article by Rachel Maisler, a new Petworth News writer and editor of the Community Calendar.

August 08, 2016

Special "Photos of Petworth" exhibition at the Petworth Library

August 08, 2016/ Drew

The Petworth Library has been collecting photographs of the Petworth area for the past two months for a special “Photos of Petworth” program to create a visual time capsule of the Petworth neighborhood in the summer of 2016. The Library will be hosting a special exhibit this Wednesday, August 11th at 7pm.

August 07, 2016

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

August 07, 2016/ Drew

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.

August 05, 2016

Remediating lead pipes should be your concern

August 05, 2016/ Drew

The 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 But, the hazards of lead in water because of outdated lead water pipes are hardly known, poorly understood and silently poisoning our children.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.

July 28, 2016

Kojo Nnamdi show talks politics in Petworth (at Slim's Diner)

July 28, 2016/ Drew

WAMU'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.

July 24, 2016

Join MPD & the Georgia Ave Family Support Collaborative for "Beat the Streets" Fair

July 24, 2016/ Drew

Wednesday, 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.

July 10, 2016

Enjoy the comedic dance "And1!" by Petworth's own Sara Herrera at the Fringe Festival

July 10, 2016/ Drew

Join 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!

July 08, 2016

REI hosts free outdoor activities, including free BikeShare

July 08, 2016/ Drew

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.

July 05, 2016

Pepco responds to power outage kerfuffle in Petworth

July 05, 2016/ Drew

Pepco 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...

July 05, 2016

About those July 4th fireworks... Legal, not legal? Wanted, not wanted?

July 05, 2016/ Drew

Another 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?

June 10, 2016

Why are the "Ward 4 Democrats" skipping the Ward 4 election?

June 10, 2016/ Drew

Each 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?

June 09, 2016

Ward 4 & At-Large election readers' poll results

June 09, 2016/ Drew

Votes 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?

June 07, 2016

Combine your love of Petworth and photography at the Library

June 07, 2016/ Drew

The 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...