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Upshur Street Books got its most prominent customers today around 1pm when President Obama and his two daughters stopped by the local bookstore to shop for books on Small Business Saturday.
Read MoreHappy Thanksgiving, neighbors!
I'm thankful for many things in life, one of which is you. Thanks for reading, commenting on Facebook, subscribing to the newsletter and supporting this weird hobby of mine.
Whether you gather together with a large group of friends and family, keep it intimate, eat tofu turkey or break out the fryer, I hope everyone has a wonderful day.
When you have guests staying for more than two hours, you can do them a solid and let them use a visitor parking pass to avoid parking tickets in your RPP area (residential parking permit). Passes are free, one per households with existing RPP.
Read more about visitor parking passes and how to register, after the break:
Read MoreI’ve been thinking about ways to keep things fresh and help the blog reach a larger audience in Petworth. (And no, I have no interest in going citywide… this is a Petworth area blog.) Feel free to share your thoughts on the ideas in the article, and suggest your own in the comments.
Read more about changes coming to Petworth News after the break:
Read MoreBelieve it or not, it's 11 days until Hannukah and 29 days until Christmas -- the gift gifting season is quickly upon us! Luckily, you have some great local Petworth options for gifts for your friends and family. This Saturday is Small Business Saturday, when Upshur Street retail is offering discounts to help you save, while supporting our own Petworth peeps.
Check out some of the great deals you'll find this weekend after the break:
Read MoreI spoke with Sabrina Zahid who works for Twisted Horn, and she told me that work on the building has progressed pretty far. At this point, they're looking to open...
Read more, after the break:
Read MoreWhen I was at 7th and Decatur taking pictures around Sherman Circle yesterday, a city taxi drove up to the corner and started calling out to me. I realized he was saying "Take my pic!"
I went to oblige him when I noticed, sitting right above him on the roof, was his snack: a container of red grapes. "You might want this first," I said, grinning and handing it to him. He was totally confused at first, then he laughed.
"You're the Petworth News guy, right?" he said, "Yeah, I know you. I live right up there, a few streets back!"
We both had a good laugh, and I took his picture as he offered me a grape to share. Unfortunately, another car came along and I didn't get the chance to ask him his name, but he wanted to see his picture. So, here's your picture funny cab man!
I heard from Brightwood resident Pablo Sierra today that he's opening a new, family-focused bookstore in Park View called Walls of Books. As an avid reader (and admitted Kindle addict), I'm thrilled at the idea of another hardcopy bookstore opening up in the area.
Learn more about the bookstore, after the break:
Read MoreI heard from two readers that there was an assault and attempted robbery in the early evening of November 19th just above Sherman Circle at 7th and Decatur, so I spent time trying to figure out what happened since it didn't appear in MPD's email crime stats. Here’s what I’ve pieced together from multiple sources about the assault.
Read about what happened, and what happened next, after the break:
Read MoreI'm a big fan of the Friends of the Soldiers Home, and try to volunteer with them when I can. They do great events like "Jingo night" (like bingo but with pictures instead of numbers) as well as a fun Saloon night, where volunteers chat with and serve drinks and food to veterans during live music and other events. They also put on the July 4th events, Oktoberfest and other community events at the Armed Forces Retirement Home.
They're looking for support from neighbors to help meet their funding goals. As we move into the holiday season, bear in mind that every dollar helps.
Read a letter from Mary Bucci, president of the Friends of the Soldiers Home, after the break:
Read MoreThe November meeting of the Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4D was a good evening, with all commissioners in attendance. ANC 4D has $12,572.80 in the bank — a big deal for 4D that shows their frugality with extraneous expenses has paid off. They've drastically reduced the amount of rent they pay and have decreased other office expenses. Now it’s time to give out some grants!
Read more from the ANC 4D meeting after the break:
Read MoreSara Herrera-Kopetchny, who started the Petworth Dance Project this past summer, is looking for ways to bring the dance and non-dancing communities together, while supporting the Project. Her solution is a dance class series for all levels to enjoy. And while you dance and enjoy, you also get to help fund the 2016 season. Pretty cool. And it starts this Friday, Nov 20th at 7:30pm.
Learn more about the dance classes for everyone -- and how you can support this great Project >
Read MoreThe November meeting of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4C was, at least from the commissioners point of view, a calmer meeting than last time. Perhaps having the executive director of the Office of ANCs, Gottlieb Simon, watching with a video camera recording the proceedings helped. From what I hear though, the behind-the-scenes communications between the commissioners continues to be fraught with anger and accusations. Upon his own request, the ANC decided not to accept Taalib-Din Uqdah's resignation as Secretary and he remains in that position.
Read the full notes and see lots of pictures, after the break...
Read MoreIf you can, now's a good time to donate food to those in need (anytime is a good time, actually).
The Petworth Community Market (and other local businesses) are accepting non-perishable Thanksgiving-related food donations at their food donation bin this Saturday, November 14th. All proceeds support the Mary’s Center 2015 Thanksgiving Food Drive.
See details, after the break:
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