Your DC residential parking permit is going to be more expensive
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The DC Department of Transportation announced that Residential Parking Permit fees are going up on June 1st.
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Good vibes outside: Here’s the details on Petworth Porchfest happening Saturday, 4/24
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Spring is here! The cherry blossoms bloomed, the sun is shining, and nearly 100 bands are warming up for the first annual Petworth Porchfest. This Saturday, April 24th, local bands from the area are scheduled to perform on porches around Petworth from 2 - 6 pm.
Here’s how you can take in all the free music…
Read MoreMany bullets, no injuries: Overnight shooting at 16th and Varnum
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According to neighbors and MPD, multiple gunshots rang out overnight just before 4am near 16th and Varnum Streets NW.
Read MoreInterior design and staging trends of 2021 [sponsored]
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After a whirlwind year of 2020, the world is starting to open back up in 2021 and the housing market is booming!
If you’re looking to give your house a refresh or interested in selling your property and want prospective buyers to fall in love with your home, here are some tips and trends the team at Fed City at Century 21 Redwood Realty on Upshur Street is seeing for 2021.
Read MoreDistrictBATCH: Park View neighbor shares her experience running a woman-owned small business
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In 2019, I first heard of District BATCH and owner Marisa Martino through mutual friends who touted their natural deodorant as the best purchase that they had made that year. I checked it out later, and immediately became hooked on her deodorant and handmade soaps. I’ve given her stuff as gifts and recently brought her deodorant and soaps to a favorite things party.
Through my own curiosity and desire to promote local and sustainable businesses, I decided to reach out to Marisa, an eight-year resident of Park View, and find out more about her business.
Read MoreJoin local elected officials for a free storytime reading at Upshur Park on 4/14
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On April 14th, local elected representatives across the city will be reading children's books to students in public parks, and you’re invited to join. Just RSVP!
Read MoreDC encourages vaccinations while planning slow reopening of public gatherings and facilities
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On Monday, April 5th, Mayor Muriel Bowser released a situational update on COVID-19 and the District with numbers on current infections, vaccination and plans for the future.
Read MoreCouncilmember’s Corner: Hope through the vaccine
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Yesterday I stepped forward to be vaccinated because I believe it’s important for me as a Black woman and as a community leader to persuade my Ward 4 neighbors to do the same through the power of my example. I also took this step so I can better serve our community. My role requires me to respond in person to emergencies, visit local businesses, and interact with constituents on a daily basis. Although I take every precaution possible by social distancing and wearing a mask, being immunized will add an extra layer of protection for all the people I encounter as your Councilmember.
Read MorePetworth News sold to national conglomerate, to become "Washington News at Night"
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After six years as a hyper-popular hyperlocal news outlet in DC’s Ward 4, Petworth News has agreed to be acquired by an as-yet unnamed national media conglomerate for an as-yet unannounced sum of money. (But it’s probably a lot.)
Read MoreMr. Braxton in Park View participates in Day of Service campaign
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Booker Parchment, from Mr. Braxton Bar & Kitchen in Park View, managed DC participation in a national Day of Service campaign this month to provide free meals to frontline workers, community centers, and others.
On March 6th and 7th, Mr. Braxton, in association with and supported by Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity, Food and Friends, and nutrition expert Camille Range MPH RDN, among others, provided 700 meals across the city.
Read MoreAs houses for sale fall to a record low, bidding wars are skyrocketing
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Homes are selling fast lately. More than half of all home sales are going under contract in less than two weeks. More than half of all home-buyers (56%) are facing bidding wars in their offers, and that number keeps rising. It is the main reason keeping home searchers from buying a home — they keep getting outbid.
Read MoreDPR to open summer camp registration on Monday, 3/22
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The DC Department of Parks and Recreation will be opening summer camps children 3-13 years old at 38 locations across all eight wards. Camps will be open from 9-5pm, with pre- and after-care available. Campers participate in traditional camp activities with social distancing, hand hygiene and face covering guidelines in place. Registration begins on Monday, March 22nd at 12pm.
Read MoreWMATA 14th Street "bus barn" renovation faces criticism
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The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) closed the garage for renovations in 2019. The subsequent renovation project plans to preserve the garage’s historic façade, while rebuilding and updating the infrastructure for new and future bus systems, installing new maintenance and paint facilities, and building new retail and community meeting spaces.
Meanwhile, neighborhood advocates fear the renovation plan preserves that status quo, including, they claim, dangerous levels of diesel fumes.
Read MoreDonate new/gently used sports equipment for area youth
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Spring is on its way — and for a lot of children and adolescents that means playing team sports with their friends and peers. Baseball and softball, soccer, basketball, lacrosse, golf, football, hockey, field hockey, volleyball, racquet sports… and so on. While there may be numerous options for some to play sports, many children are not given the opportunity to benefit from the mental and physical aspects of youth sports participation because the equipment is not affordable. Covid has widened this spread.
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