January 18, 2017

DC residents may be eligible for a refund for purchasing milk products

January 18, 2017/ Elissa Fuchs

Dairy-consuming Washingtonians could find themselves with extra petty cash on hand. Thanks to a class action settlement, anyone in the District who bought milk or milk products (e.g., cheese, yogurt, cream, etc.) since 2003 may be entitled to a payment of up to $20. Residents of 15 other states are also eligible for the payout.

Sounds good, right, but perhaps a bit odd? The background of this story isn’t so nice.

January 12, 2017

Observe Martin Luther King, Jr day with a special "Civil Rights Speeches" event at the Petworth Library

January 12, 2017/ Rachel Maisler

The Petworth Library is marking Martin Luther King, Jr Day with an event on Saturday, January 14th at 1:30pm with an afternoon of Civil Rights speeches. Ward 4 Councilmember Brandon Todd will share his personal perspective on civil rights and MikeIann Scerbo will give an educational speech about the Civil Rights Movement.

January 12, 2017

Will new animal welfare legislation get passed to help animals like Momma?

January 12, 2017/ Drew

It’s been a few days since the pit bull Momma was finally brought inside from freezing temperatures, and the outpouring of public attention has helped to start some important changes. However, city authorities and neighbors still don’t know what’s become of Momma, the dog’s owner or the home’s resident. Currently, the law doesn’t give the Humane Rescue Alliance much in the way of options. Here's an update on the story.

January 11, 2017

How to register for your 2017 Visitor Parking Pass

January 11, 2017/ Drew

When you have guests stay at your home for an extended period of time... well, that's never easy, is it? But making sure they don't get a parking ticket when they visit is easy. Here's how to get your 2017 Visitor Parking Pass.

January 09, 2017

Here's how to help change DC animal welfare laws (it needs your support)

January 09, 2017/ Drew

DC Councilmember Mary Cheh has asked that residents reach out to her and other councilmembers to push for changes to DC's animal welfare laws. Change needs you to help make it happen. Here's how.

January 09, 2017

A frozen heart: A dog left outside in freezing temperatures, frustrated neighbors and a city agency that can’t seem to help

January 09, 2017/ Drew

There’s a dog that’s been stuck in a small fenced-in area in freezing temperatures, snow and wind, and even with the continual efforts of a group of neighbors, neither the homeowner, the dog’s owner nor the city has changed the dog’s situation.

January 03, 2017

MPD announces new patrol "sectors" in each of their seven districts (updated)

January 03, 2017/ Drew

The Metropolitan Police Department is organized into seven Districts that divide DC in different sections, each led by a Commander. Each District is subdivided into Police Service Areas (PSA), lead by a Captain and Lieutenants. As of January 3rd, MPD announced that they have created a new patrol structure to go along with the existing Districts and PSAs, called "Sectors."

December 27, 2016

Body of Tricia McCauley found, suspect arrested (updated with MPD press release and suspect name)

December 27, 2016/ Drew

After a frantic search that involved family and friends around DC and on Facebook, the body of Bloomingdale resident Tricia McCauley was found overnight, according to MPD.

December 27, 2016

Local resident Tricia McCauley missing since Saturday (updated)

December 27, 2016/ Drew

Tricia McCauley has been missing since Saturday, December 25th when she didn't show up at a dinner party in NE DC. Tricia lives on the 2000 block of North Capitol St., and was last seen on Saturday, with a Facebook "like" by Tricia on Saturday at 5:35pm. Tricia is described as a 46-year old white female, approximately 5’4”, 120 pounds, with brown hair, brown eyes, and a light complexion.

December 17, 2016

Finally feeling at home: civic duty and neighborhood pride

December 17, 2016/ Adrienne Chu

I lived in DC for almost 10 years — a lifetime in our transient city — before I set foot in the Wilson Building, home of the DC Council. On Tuesday, December 6th, I found myself waiting outside the council chamber with my seven-month-old strapped to my chest so I could look our councilmembers in the eye when they voted on a landmark paid leave bill.

December 13, 2016

Neighbors report shaking houses, rumbling noises along Metro's Green line

December 13, 2016/ Drew

At the Single Member District meeting of ANC 4C Commissioner Timothy Jones (4C08), more than 30 residents met with WMATA and DC gov officials to discuss what's going on. The message from neighbors as far north as Allison, south to Randolph, and from 4th across to 7th Street and along New Hampshire Avenue is incredibly consistent: the noise and shaking started mid-summer and it's getting worse.

December 10, 2016

A message of acceptance and welcome: How to print your own "glad you're our neighbor" sign

December 10, 2016/ Drew

The response to the "glad you're our neighbor" yard signs has been pretty amazing. When I posted to the blog we sold out. Then TV channels ran stories, and NPR did a national story. And we've been inundated with requests from across the country for signs.

December 09, 2016

DC’s Sticks+Bars student marimba band to perform at Annie’s Ace Hardware

December 09, 2016/ Drew

A youth ensemble marimba band will perform at Annie's Ace Hardware on Saturday, December 10th from 11am until noon. The Sticks+Bricks band is amazing, and recently performed this summer at the Celebrate Petworth Festival.

It should be a great show that you can bring your kids out to enjoy!

December 09, 2016

Residents raise concerns about Metrorail noise along Green line, meeting on Monday

December 09, 2016/ Drew

A group of residents along the 4000 block of New Hampshire Avenue and the 500-700 block of Taylor Street have raised concerns about recent noise and shaking that they say is caused by Metro trains running beneath their homes.

The residents have put together a meeting with Ward 4 Councilmember Brandon Todd, ANC 4C08 Commissioner Timothy Jones and a WMATA representative to discuss the issue. They're meeting Monday, December 12th at 7pm at 801 Shepherd Street.