Sign up for the Dog Show at Celebrate Petworth!
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Enter your cute pup into the Celebrate Petworth Festival Annual Dog Show at noon on Saturday, September 14th.
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A therapist’s guide to your mental wellness in an election season
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With consequential presidential debates, an assassination attempt and last-minute candidate turnover, the political climate in the US can seem surreal and overwhelming. The intensity of the intersection of political control and human rights in the US and abroad is palpable. Here in DC, it can all feel like a pressure cooker requiring immediate action. Here are some ways in which you can care for your own mental health in the face of political uncertainty…
Read MoreStudents Opposing Slavery summit at Lincoln’s Cottage creates ideas for freedom
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Fifteen students from the US and abroad gathered at President Lincoln’s Cottage last month for the annual Students Opposing Slavery International Summit to develop ideas on combating human trafficking, and now they’re putting those ideas into practice.
Read MoreUnderstanding the value of transforming your basement into an ADU that generates money [sponsored]
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In the dynamic real estate landscape of DC, where homeowners are constantly seeking ways to maximize their property’s value, accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, are on the rise. One increasingly popular method involves underpinning the basement or crawl space to create a separate basement apartment. This offers the benefit of adding living space and significant value to your home, as well as adding functionality for an au pair or an in-law suite. Transforming your unused space can also create a revenue stream if you choose to rent out the new apartment and can provide a higher resale value in the future.
Read MoreThere's a new Facebook Group for Brightwood and Upper GA Ave
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There’s a new Facebook group on the block! If you live north of Military Ave/Missouri Road (e.g., Brightwood, Colonial Village, Shepherd Park, Takoma, Manor Park) and want a smaller online space to connect with neighbors and share local news, then learn more!
Read MoreThe benefits of a rock garden (it’s easier to do than you may think)
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We’ve all seen rock gardens here and there but for whatever reason, it’s not normally what comes to mind as something to put in our own yards. With their beautiful blend of rugged stones and delicate plants, a rock garden is a gardener’s delight and within your reach. A rock garden’s appeal also goes beyond aesthetics. Here’s why you should consider adding a rock garden to your outdoor space.
Read MoreHome Rule Music Festival returns to The Parks at Walter Reed — definitely an amazing show
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A celebration of DC's rich musical legacy and culture, the Home Rule Music Festival’s largest day is the free outdoor music show and vinyl fair on the great lawn at the Parks at Walter Reed. This year’s outdoor show is June 22nd, with “doors” opening at 12pm, and music kicking off at 1pm.
Read MorePSA: Beware scam police phone calls
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This was a new one. Both my wife and I received separate phone calls around the same time from a man claiming to be a “Washington DC police officer” and telling us that we have a warrant for our arrest for a missed court date.
Read MoreShining a light on the development at 1st and Kennedy Streets NW
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Long reported and long awaited, the property on the northeast corner of 1st and Kennedy Streets NW in the Manor Park neighborhood – the now-called “71 Kennedy” – will soon be developed. This is despite community concerns about the proposed development changes, such as the developer’s decision to remove the promised first-floor retail component. The lack of transparency, along with apparent obfuscation of prior business relationships and no longer keeping to stated commitments, has residents angered.
Read MoreSome in 16th Street Heights want to hire private security to patrol their streets — should they?
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In the wake of a fatal shooting in the 16th Street Heights neighborhood, some residents have started exploring the idea of hiring a private security firm to patrol their streets. They want to restore a sense of safety and security to their neighborhood, with the proposal reflecting the anxiety and fear their neighborhood — and the city in general — feel as residents look to ensure safety. Where does MPD fit in?
Read MoreNational poetry month is here, and so is DCPL’s annual Haiku Contest!
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In celebration of National Poetry Month, DCPL is hosting its annual Haiku Contest. Poets of all ages are welcome; residents aged 6 and up are invited to submit two haiku either online or with a paper entry at participating libraries.
Read MoreBreaking: Two foster monkeys loose in Petworth
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Of all the days… a resident in 16th Street Heights reported that her two foster squirrel monkeys have escaped their enclosure at her house and now are loose in the neighborhood.
Read MoreCouncilmember's Corner: DC programs we should all know (Copy)
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My team and I wanted to highlight some great DC programs that are already in place but go underutilized because not enough people know about them. This CM Corner article offers a ton of DC programs and services, with a brief description and link to more information. I hope it is a useful resource for you and your families as we begin spring in DC!
Read MoreFormer Powell Elementary PTA treasurer being sued by DC AG for theft of money meant for students
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The DC Attorney General’s office has filed a lawsuit against Robynn Chandler-Mitchell, the former Treasurer of Powell Padres, the Powell Elementary parent-teachers organization, for failing to return almost $19,000 she took from the Powell PTA.
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