May 24, 2015

A ride along with 4D MPD, part 2

May 24, 2015/ Drew

Here’s part two of my ride-along article with MPD Lt. Van Crawford that I conducted on April 7, 2015. (The first article is here.) Remember, treat all quotes as my recollection of the conversation.

After we left the fellow asking about the neighborhood, we went through several areas talking about specific problem houses. I won’t mention addresses or streets, but do want to give you an idea of some of the issues we discussed, and a high-level overview of MPDs plans.

More after the break:

May 23, 2015

Backward SUV, a helicopter and not acquiescing

May 23, 2015/ Drew

So I see police lights outside, and being the intrepid blogger that I am at 1am, went out to see what was happening. I found a DC Metro Transit Police SUV parked backwards at the bus stop around the 4200 block of New Hampshire Ave. An MPD PSA 407 patrol car rolled up, so I waited for them to talk with MTPD before I approached. Just me with a camera slung across my back, looking casual. At 1am.

A MTPD officer came up onto the sidewalk from the street, so I approached her and asked politely what was going on.

"What's it to you?" she said.

Full story after the break:

May 22, 2015

Family yard-sale at Quincy & 5th Saturday

May 22, 2015/ Drew

Cute kid for sale, or maybe it's just cute kid clothes...

There's a large yard-sale happening this weekend at Quincy St, at 5th St. and Rock Creek Church St. NW

Eight families are taking part in the sale, offering clothes for boys and girls, baby and toddler stuff and more.

Saturday, 23 May
9am - 2pm

Though from the Craigslist post, it sounds like they're selling the whole shebang and getting out of dodge: selling the kid, baby AND the house...

Source: Craigslist

May 22, 2015

How well do you know DC streets?

May 22, 2015/ Drew

The Washington Post has a light-hearted quiz to test how well you know DC streets (quadrants, flowers, syllables, oh my!).

Take a quick (and kinda easy) quiz on at the streets of our fair District.

May 21, 2015

Petworth Dance Project asking for your support

May 21, 2015/ Drew

The Petworth Dance Project entertained neighbors at its first production at Petworth Park earlier this month, and they're gearing up to do more shows throughout the summer.

They could use our support (and you get a few cool perks)!

Check out their Indiegogo campaign and if able, throw them a little support. You can pick from Petworth Citizen, Lighthouse Yoga, or even a hearty Thank You from the organizers (you'll get that I'm sure no matter what you donate).

Check out their Facebook page to learn more.

Donate to the Indiegogo campaign today!

May 20, 2015

Another successful Grant Circle Social

May 20, 2015/ Drew

Another successful and fun Grant Circle Social tonight. Not sure of the count, maybe 40 or more neighbors showed up. A lot of new faces as well, which was great.

Feel free to tag yourself in the photos on Facebook! (As a "Page" I can't tag individuals... odd, yah?)

May 18, 2015

4th Street Block Party in Takoma

May 18, 2015/ Drew

June is busy! Takoma is having a "4th Street Block Party" on Saturday, June 13th from 5-7pm.

From an email on the listservs from Laura Barclay, the Executive Director of the Old Takoma Business Association:

"There will be food trucks, live music and activities for the kids at this inaugural all Takoma block party! Federal City Brothers Food Truck, straight out of Union Kitchen, will be making its first visit to Takoma along with Takoma favorite, DC Ballers (they're one of Drew's favorites, too). Additional trucks will be announced. Free popsicles for the kids! Music as well.

4th Street Block Party
Saturday, June 13th, 5-7pm

Location: 4th St NW between Cedar and Butternut Sts, NW (Google Map)
One block from the Takoma metro

Presented by the Old Takoma Business Association, Your Main Street Takoma, Takoma Station Tavern and Rock Creek Property Group.

More info on their event website.

May 17, 2015

Almost time to party. You in?

May 17, 2015/ Drew

1,000 Likes is rapidly approaching, and this new Petworth News website is getting close to launch, so I figured now is a good time to get an idea of who can attend a neighborhood party to celebrate. Click Read More to RSVP!

May 16, 2015

Petworth Market continues to please

May 16, 2015/ Drew

The Petworth Market in doing great today. I grabbed a few photos (below) and talked with a few vendors. You should definitely check out Black Pug Smokehouse if you get a chance today. They’re only at the Petworth Market 6 times this summer, as they are part of the Union Kitchen rotation.

Read more to see the full article and a bunch of great photos.

May 15, 2015

Bus stop argument leads to assault and abduction charges

May 15, 2015/ Drew

At Wednesday's ANC 4C monthly meeting (5/13), Commissioner John-Paul Hayworth reported an alleged attempted abduction had occurred recently at a bus stop next to E.L. Haynes Public Charter School. Obviously, this freaked me out when I heard about it, so I looked into the situation and wanted to share what I found out.

The short version is that it appears to have been a physical altercation between a pre-teen boy and a man getting onto the #63 bus at Kansas avenue near EL Haynes (occurred next to, not at the school).

May 15, 2015

Strawberry Festival at St. Paul's Episcopal Church June 13th

May 15, 2015/ Drew

There are a lot of fun festivals and activities happening around Petworth in the upcoming weeks. Two schools are having events (EL Haynes and Powell both have festivals on May 30th), and Celebrate Petworth is June 6th.

Plus, the 149th Annual Strawberry Festival at St. Paul's Episcopal Church (i.e. the church in Rock Creek Cemetery) is happening on June 13th.

It sounds like a fun time for families of all sizes and ages. They plan on having pony rides, arts and crafts, music, moon bounces and a climbing wall.

Plus, the ever-popular tours of historic Rock Creek Cemetery.

Oh, and Strawberries. ;)

Save the Date:
Saturday, June 13, from 4-8 p.m.
201 Allison St. NW

May 13, 2015

Chief Cathy Lanier hosts crime meeting on Kennedy St violence

May 13, 2015/ Drew

I was invited to attend a crime briefing at MPD’s Joint Operations Command Center this morning with Chief Lanier, 4D leadership, Deputy City Administrator Kevin Donahue and about 20 other residents and various DC officials, including Councilmember-Elect Brandon Todd. The topic was recent crimes along the Kennedy Street corridor. Mr. Donahue opened the meeting and said the purpose was...

May 12, 2015

Celebrate Petworth is only a few weeks away...

May 12, 2015/ Drew

Here's the new poster for the Celebrate Petworth festival on June 6th. Really looking forward to this, it's sure to be a great time. There's over 40 vendors participating, with plenty to do for families, kids and more.

Put it on your calendars, June 6, 11am - 5pm!