It’s all about the neighborhood
There's a community meeting next Wednesday, November 16th on zoning and what's involved with converting a basement space into a legal rental. With the recent changes to DC's zoning regulations, many homes in Petworth changed from Zone R-4 to Zone RF-1, which allows for Flats or a two dwelling unit use of a property as a matter of right .
Read MoreAnyone winding through the obstacle course of strollers and toddlers at the Petworth Community Market on a Saturday morning would agree that Petworth is experiencing a serious baby boom. The numbers back up the anecdotal evidence—the Petworth-Brightwood-Crestwood area has seen faster growth in the number of children than any other DC neighborhood.
So it comes as no surprise that Petworth is home to fervent supporters of the paid leave legislation now before the DC Council.
Read MorePetworth is home to many renovated houses, and likely, many half-used cans of paint collecting dust in basements or sheds. Regulations prevent homeowners and contractors from disposing of the paint via regular trash collection. But, thanks to DC’s Paint Stewardship Law, getting rid of that old paint just got much easier.
Read MoreThe story of Bun Bun became a TV news story this week, after WUSA 9 reporter Evan Koslof met with the Videnieks family and little Lindsey to talk about how she lost and then found her stuffed rabbit, Bun Bun.
Read MoreWe've written pretty extensively about pedestrian safety issues at Grant and Sherman Circles, the near-misses of parents' with strollers, a woman hit at 5th and Grant Circle, cars driving into the middle of the Circle.
Saturday morning I was crossing Grant Circle when I was almost run over by a man in a black SUV. I was crossing at New Hampshire Ave south into the Circle, was about a quarter of the way into the crosswalk when the SUV sped around the Circle from the inside lane, shifted over to the outside lane and bee-lined straight for the New Hampshire exit... and me.
Read MoreThere's been a desire for an express busline on 14th Street for several years. DDOT studied the need in 2011 and 2012, and recommended that an express line be established. But so far... nothing has been done. There's a new Facebook group set up for residents to work together to push the city to move forward with the plan.
Read MoreLate last month, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) released the final report for the Rock Creek East II Livability Study. Over a six-month period, the study looked at safety issues for vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians in Petworth, Crestwood, Brightwood Park and 16th Street Heights. The goal of the study “is to identify opportunities for safer travel for residents of and visitors to the study area, and to improve the transportation network, regardless of how you get around,” according to the final report.
There's a meeting on Friday, 10/21 to discuss the proposed bike lane for New Hampshire Avenue.
Read MoreMPD sent out a warning to residents this week, reminding people that there have been a series of robberies from people supposedly buying / selling things from online sites like Craigslist. Basically, you find a great deal, agree to meet up some place and you end up getting robbed instead of selling your old iPhone.
MPD wants you to be safe, and consider using one of their "Exchange Zones."
Read MoreAriel Espinal, a store manager at Annie’s Hardware, has gone missing. He has been with the company for three years, and they’re spearheading the effort to find Ariel.
Read MoreOn Wednesday, October 5th, Qualia Coffee will be transporting fans (and those that want a free cup of joe) to Luke’s Diner of Stars Hollows in the setting of the iconic WB show, The Gilmore Girls.
Qualia is one of five coffee shops in the DC area that will be celebrating “Gilmoreversary” (the 16th anniversary of the airing of the pilot episode of Gilmore Girls – for those of us not in the know).
This is the first article by new contributing writer Zina Abdelaziz.
Read MoreThe things that make up our history as a nation come right from our own neighborhood. Learn about Petworth's connection to the new National Museum of African American History and Culture.
With the grand opening and dedication of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC), we see history being redefined and shaped right before our eyes.
Linda Crichlow-White is a well-known educator and author of “Back Then, There,” as well as being a former Petworth resident. While cleaning out her Aunt Edna’s DC apartment, Linda discovered old beauty products and supplies, posters, handbills and other significant items that she donated to the NMAAHC to add to their collection.
Read MoreJoin the Armed Forces Retirement Home’s (Old Soldier's Home) resident veterans to celebrate autumn with the Fall Fun Fest on Sunday, October 4th from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Read MoreThose buzzing orange or yellow street lights keep the stars hidden from view at night, but they also help keep people safe on the street and alleys. When they break, getting DC to fix them can be a real challenge, to put it mildly.
To help address that, the Mayor's office is pushing a "week-long effort to identify street light outages across the District," according to a press release sent out yesterday by the Mayor's office. Along with the street light initiative, they're also launching "Text to DC311" as a new way of reporting issues for repair.
Read MoreAt the August Petworth Jazz Project, contributing writer Lois Cooper interviewed residents (and a Canadian) about their fall fashion predictions. After spending time at the New York Fashion Week supporting a DC designer, she has this follow-up.
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Volunteer with the Friends of the Soldier's Home!
Join President Lincoln’s Cottage on September 19, from 10am to 2pm, for their free annual Homecoming celebration inspired by the Lincoln family’s time living on the grounds of the Soldiers’ Home, here in the Petworth neighborhood.