DCPS and DC Health say “Layers of Protection” to keep elementary students safe for in-person learning

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DCPS and DC Health say “Layers of Protection” to keep elementary students safe for in-person learning

On Wednesday night, October 14th, DCPS and DC Health held a second in a series of webinars and conference calls to prepare parents for the gradual re-opening of DCPS Elementary schools on November 9th. Dr. Ferebee, Chancellor of DCPS, kicked off the evening outlining the plan for re-opening. He emphasized again that virtual learning is not working for all students, especially children facing homelessness, English language learners and those children deemed at high-risk. At this point in the year, going to a hybrid model for the second term would be more disruptive than a five a day week approach. This gives those students with the greatest likelihood of opportunity gaps more time for learning.

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AFRH reaches agreement on developing 80 acres for new retail, residential and more

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AFRH reaches agreement on developing 80 acres for new retail, residential and more

This past July, the Armed Forces Retirement Home (AFRH) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the DC government which set out the process to redevelop about 80 acres of its 272 acre campus. While a date for groundbreaking has not been set, the original redevelopment plan was approved in 2008, and then amended in 2018. AFRH will resubmit the master plans for review again later this fall.

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DC Public Schools are set to slowly reopen: here’s what you need to know

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DC Public Schools are set to slowly reopen: here’s what you need to know

Mayor Muriel Bowser unveiled an ambitious reopening plan for DC Public Elementary Schools on Monday, October 5th. Chancellor Lewis Ferebee followed up with a live town hall to walk through the details on Tuesday night. Here’s what we know, so far…

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FRESHFARM Market returns to The Parks at Walter Reed -- check out the vendor list!

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FRESHFARM Market returns to The Parks at Walter Reed -- check out the vendor list!

Now in its third year, FRESHFARM Market returns on Sunday mornings this fall to The Parks at Walter Reed, one of DC’s newest and greenest master planned communities. This weekly producer-only farmers’ market features produce, meats, prepared foods, locally roasted coffee, and craft beer and cider from some of the area's most popular small businesses, breweries and farmers. Several local Petworth businesses will be in attendance this week, including Qualia Coffee, Capitol Cider House and Timber Pizza. Right Proper Brewing is joining this week for the first time.

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Ideas on how to find balance with working from home and distant learning [sponsored]

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Ideas on how to find balance with working from home and distant learning [sponsored]

As a community, I am sure we can all agree that these last five months have turned our lives somewhat upside down. From distant learning, to virtual meetings and virtual celebrations to limited socials gatherings, what a job we have just balancing it all! Now here is the start of a new school year, and where’s the balance?

Party Time STEAMing Engineers at 205 Upshur Street can help.

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Can DCPS close the digital equity gap? (take a survey on your experiences)

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Can DCPS close the digital equity gap? (take a survey on your experiences)

Digital Equity in DC Education (Digital Equity DC), a coalition of DCPS parents from all 8 wards, is asking for parent feedback on how DCPS-issued devices and learning platforms are performing. Petworth News spoke with Grace Hu and Alexandra Simbana from Digital Equity DC about why they are putting together the survey, and how you can help.

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Parents jump into virtual learning, saying they're committed to the process

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Parents jump into virtual learning, saying they're committed to the process

With the demands of health and safety during the Covid pandemic, DC public schools decided to go completely virtual for the first half of the 2020 school year. Words like “unprecedented” and “unconventional” don’t begin to describe the work families are having to do to ensure their children are getting the education they need.

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We're gonna be on TV and want your opinion

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We're gonna be on TV and want your opinion

A local TV station is doing a show about real estate in Petworth and 16th Street Heights, and asked Petworth News to offer some on-camera background on the history and interesting architectural details on both neighborhoods.

So we’re looking to you for help!

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Going virtual has some benefits and challenges, say DCPS teachers

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Going virtual has some benefits and challenges, say DCPS teachers

One week into virtual learning, most people have felt frustrated with technology yet amazed by how rapidly students, parents and educators have adjusted. Days feel long and exhausting even without the commutes; a reminder for some of being an overwhelmed, overworked first-year teacher. Kids are often observed yawning and fidgeting after lunch on computer screens, but this is preferable to not having a student return for afternoon class.

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Want to write for Petworth News? We're looking for contributors!

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Want to write for Petworth News? We're looking for contributors!

If you're already involved in the community -- or want to be more involved -- and enjoy writing, we’re looking for contributors to write for Petworth News. Happy to chat with anyone who lives in Petworth and the surrounding neighborhoods like Park View, Brightwood, Crestwood, Shepherd Park, etc.

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When they couldn’t find the property management company they wanted, they started their own [sponsored]

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When they couldn’t find the property management company they wanted, they started their own [sponsored]

Petworth locals Andrea and Jeremy Surette started looking for a property management company that could help them with their rental property without charging an arm and a leg. What they found were companies charging high rates while delivering only occasional help. They wanted to find a company that only charged them when services were needed. So they created one.

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Expiration & renewal on motor vehicle documents extended

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Expiration & renewal on motor vehicle documents extended

If you’re due to renew your motor vehicle registration, driver’s license or other DMV documents, the expiration and renewal dates have been extended by the DC Department of Motor Vehicles, according to a notice the agency put out on July 16th.

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How to buy a house when there are multiple offers [sponsored]

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How to buy a house when there are multiple offers [sponsored]

Happy July! Along with the weather, the real estate market is also really heating up! Buyers are taking advantage of low interest rates. The problem is, there still aren’t enough homes out there for sale, so buyers are still competing with one another.

Here are some of my tips for anyone in the market looking to buy now or soon…

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Metro to temporarily close Petworth & CoHeights stations in July for maintenance (updated)

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Metro to temporarily close Petworth & CoHeights stations in July for maintenance (updated)

WMATA has announced a list of Metro track work and station closings for “preventative maintenance and planned capital work.” The Orange, Silver, Yellow and Green lines are all affected by track work, with some seeing station closings.

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