Awesome: Owners of Hank's Cocktail Bar to donate to four different human rights non-profits
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The owners of Hank's Cocktail Bar (819 Upshur Street NW) sent out a press release today that's pretty awesome.
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DC teacher hopes a missed connection reads Petworth News and contacts her
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Jenny reached out to me on Monday night asking for a favor: would I help try to find a "missed connection"? Apparently, her special fellow lives in or near Petworth.
Read MoreCheers & kudos to Petworth-area MPD officers serving at the inauguration protests
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MPD officers from Petworth police service areas 404 and 407 participated in the protection and crowd control efforts at the protests during Friday's inauguration. In my opinion, MPD did an outstanding job protecting residents and visitors, using restraint to ensure those acting lawfully were able to exercise their Constitutional rights... and those who were causing damage were dealt with appropriately.
Read MoreHundreds join the Petworth Family March to demonstrate solidarity (photo gallery)
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Several neighbors decided that instead of taking their young kids and families down to the craziness of the National Mall for the Women's March, they thought they would try to gather a few local families together to create their own Petworth Family March. Well, it wasn't a few people who showed up, it was hundreds of people.
Read More"A moral dilemma": WAMU looks at how Momma the pit bull may help change DC animal welfare laws
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WAMU's Ally Schweitzer took a look at the story for NPR's All Things Considered, and spoke to both Ward 4 Councilmember Brandon Todd and Lisa LaFontaine, the president of the Humane Rescue Alliance, as well as the two neighbors who have lobbied HRA to help Momma (they used the pseudonyms "Jane" and "Mary" to protect themselves). The radio piece is well done, with the longer web article providing more opportunity for longer quotes and details.
Read MoreDC residents may be eligible for a refund for purchasing milk products
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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.
Read MoreObserve Martin Luther King, Jr day with a special "Civil Rights Speeches" event at the Petworth Library
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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.
Read MoreWill new animal welfare legislation get passed to help animals like Momma?
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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.
Read MoreHow to register for your 2017 Visitor Parking Pass
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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.
Read MoreHere's how to help change DC animal welfare laws (it needs your support)
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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.
Read MoreA frozen heart: A dog left outside in freezing temperatures, frustrated neighbors and a city agency that can’t seem to help
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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.
Read MoreMPD announces new patrol "sectors" in each of their seven districts (updated)
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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."
Read MoreBody of Tricia McCauley found, suspect arrested (updated with MPD press release and suspect name)
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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.
Read MoreLocal resident Tricia McCauley missing since Saturday (updated)
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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.
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