Businesses find ways to stay relevant and make money during stay-at-home orders

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Businesses find ways to stay relevant and make money during stay-at-home orders

"How is it going for you?," I asked each owner, referring to their storefronts being closed while the need to generate money still a real need. Having to be closed at a time when people are both being told to stay home, and some really valid anxiety is keeping them home, is a reality businesses never even considered before the pandemic came to DC.

This is a two-part series looking at the ways local businesses and restaurants are working to stay financially afloat while also supporting community needs. Part one looked at restaurants.

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President Lincoln's Cottage draws strength from the Petworth community in a difficult time

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President Lincoln's Cottage draws strength from the Petworth community in a difficult time

President Lincoln's Cottage closed to the public in mid-March and is not yet announcing a reopening date. As easy as it was to make the decision to close — for the safety of the veterans who are our closest neighbors, for our team, and for the whole community — it’s hard to not be able to use the Cottage as a place for people to gather around a shared hope and purpose.

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April showers bring crabapples, tulips, magnolias and more as Petworth blooms

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April showers bring crabapples, tulips, magnolias and more as Petworth blooms

If you’ve found yourself walking around our beautiful neighborhood admiring the flowers and wondering what you’re looking at, we’re here to help. Welcome to "Petworth Blooming,” a popular series featuring some of the most common plants and flowers seen around Petworth.

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The real estate response to Covid: Offering an easier process for customers [sponsored]

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The real estate response to Covid: Offering an easier process for customers [sponsored]

While we all navigate the impacts of the pandemic, we want to do our part to support our customers that may still have the need for our services, whether it be a new job/relocation that you still must carry out, or perhaps you find yourself faced with a new financial reason now to sell. No matter what your situation is, we are here to help guide you in this new market during this time. In case you are hesitating to buy or sell during this time, the market has responded with some big changes to make the process easier.

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During a global pandemic, someone actually stole a large, heavy... ceramic turtle?

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During a global pandemic, someone actually stole a large, heavy... ceramic turtle?

A homeowner on Kansas Avenue NW, near Quincy and Randolph, reported that someone (or a couple of someones?) stole a large ceramic planter from her front yard in the middle of the night. The planter was full of soil and a plant, and at about 2 1/2 feet long and a foot and a half tall, was pretty heavy.

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Spring cleaning? You may find pieces of your family history

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Spring cleaning? You may find pieces of your family history

They say that the only people who like “hoarders” — people who don’t ever throw things out — are genealogists.

It’s because of materials that I found in relative's homes in Petworth and Park View that I've been able to tell stories about my ancestors.

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It’s a stressful time and talking helps — Kennedy Counseling meets you online [sponsored]

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It’s a stressful time and talking helps — Kennedy Counseling meets you online [sponsored]

Virtual therapy is not new to Kennedy Counseling Collective clinicians, but it may be for many community members. Like many businesses, Kennedy Counseling Collective has temporarily closed their office and is offering video therapy for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“People need more support right now,” says co-owner Marjorie Strachman Miller. “They are afraid, feeling the effects of isolation, and are concerned for their loved ones and community members.”

That stress is normal, and one of the best ways to deal with it is to talk it out with a therapist.

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It’s official: DC under “Stay-at-Home”order, essential travel only

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It’s official: DC under “Stay-at-Home”order, essential travel only

Mayor Muriel Bowser has ordered all DC residents to “stay-at-home” and refrain from any activities that are not essential. Going out to the supermarket and pharmacy are allowed, as are some recreational activities (e.g., walk around the block). Here’s the release…

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Get some great flavor while you're stuck at home (spices, teas and more)

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Get some great flavor while you're stuck at home (spices, teas and more)

The Spice & Tea Exchange is an awesome little shop that I found in Georgetown a decade ago. The walls are covered in shelves holding jar after jar of spices, spice blends, loose leaf teas, and infused sugars and salts.

The store moved to Frederick last year, so while I don’t have the opportunity to swing by as often, they do offer online ordering. I figured I’d share the goodness of the store with you — and with his store being closed, get him a little support as well.

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A new GoFundMe and volunteer effort helps with rent, food and more for Ward 4

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A new GoFundMe and volunteer effort helps with rent, food and more for Ward 4

One of the latest iterations of people helping people is a new GoFundMe set up by Petworth resident Katie Hamm, to help residents financially impacted by the economic fallout of the closures due to the novel coronavirus.

According to Katie, the GoFundMe is only part of a wider mutual aid network that’s been set up across DC.

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FYI: MPD releases new non-emergency reporting procedures during Covid

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FYI: MPD releases new non-emergency reporting procedures during Covid

To help the police deal with calls for service, the Metropolitan Police Department is requesting residents use a new online form to submit non-emergency police reports. You should continue to use 911 for all emergency needs, and call 311 for non-emergency and city service requests.

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Audible makes kids’ books free during school closings

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Audible makes kids’ books free during school closings

As we find ways to entertain, educate and survive our sweet, adorable kids being home from school during the Covid threat, Audible is making a large selection of children’s books free to stream, no strings attached, no fees or charge.

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List of local restaurants offering pick-up and delivery options during Covid

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List of local restaurants offering pick-up and delivery options during Covid

It’s a hard time to work for or run a business. Any business. With social distancing now the de facto law of the land, local area business are scrambling to figure out ways to make money so they can pay employees. Most are closing, offering gift certificates to help them stay afloat. Here’s a list of some local businesses and restaurants and how you can help.

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Facebook readers get upset, I apologize, and life goes on

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Facebook readers get upset, I apologize, and life goes on

The story of where I publish a quick post on Facebook after spending time on phone calls discussing the tribulations of local small businesses in the time of covid, and catch on fire from the heat of reader comments.

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