Twisted Horn ready to open
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I heard from Twisted Horn today that they're planning on a soft launch opening Thursday evening, January 7th. I believe it is invitation only right now, will let you know if I hear different.
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It's the final vote in the Curbed Cup: Best Neighborhood 2015
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It may be meaningless, but that doesn't make it mean less. Let's put Petworth in the winner's cup for the Best Neighborhood in DC! Vote for Petworth!
Read MoreWho's the best neighborhood? Vote in the Curbed Cup!
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4:30pm Update: Petworth wins the semifinal round... next up, it's the final round against Brookland. We got this, Petworth!
Curbed DC, a website that follows neighborhood trends in real estate and lifestyle, is holding a fictitious competition called the Curbed Cup to determine the best neighborhood of the year. In the last round, Petworth crushed Columbia Heights to move in the semi-finals. Now, in the second to final round, Petworth is up against Bloomingdale and it's a tight competition.
So head over to Curbed DC and vote for Petworth as the best neighborhood! Vote now >
Walls of Books is your next neighborhood bookstore
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Besides staying up late to write blog posts, I also stay up way too late to read. For me, being in a bookstore, surrounded by books of all shapes, colors and sizes is a favorite past-time. I even managed a bookstore back in college for a few years. That’s why I was an early Kickstarter supporter of our first, very excellent neighborhood bookstore, Upshur Street Books. And it’s why I’m really interested and excited about the new Park View bookstore opening in January, Walls of Books.
Read MoreGet your holiday dance on while supporting the Petworth Dance Project
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Whether you’re a fan of exercise, dancing or just the Petworth Dance Project, there’s a great way to support all three!
Petworth resident Sara Herrera is offering specially themed dance classes for the beginner and the dance diva, set up similar to Zumba, where choreography will be repeated with each song, so plenty of time to master the moves. The next class is Friday, December 18th at 7:30pm at Crossfit Petworth.
Read MoreGrant Circle Social is tomorrow, 12/16
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Whether you're on Webster, Allison, 8th Street or 2nd Street, if you live any where around Grant Circle, come join your neighbors at this monthly get together.
Wednesday, December 16th from 6 PM to 7 PM in the Circle! The weather report is also calling for GREAT weather (for mid-December).
Read MorePhoto gallery from successful Upshur Street Art & Craft Fair
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The Upshur Street Art and Craft Fair was packed -- the sidewalks along the north side of the 800 block of Upshur were filled with vendors selling handmade art, and people browsing and buying. See a photo gallery.
Read MoreRuta del Vino overview; owners craft settlement agreement
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Ruta del Vino is the new Latin American wine bar and restaurant coming to 800-802 Upshur Street NW in Petworth. The restaurant takes over the space previously occupied by the Riyad inconvenience store.
Justin Logan, one of the co-owners, met with 4C Commissioner John-Paul Hayworth and a few community members this week to talk through Ruta del Vino's settlement agreement. The agreement is needed for the restaurant to obtain a liquor license from ABRA, and helps establish a rapport and commitment with the community.
Read MoreDon't miss the Upshur Street Art & Craft Fair on Saturday
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A lot of work has gone into Saturday's Upshur Street Art & Craft Fair, and from the list of music performers, artists, crafters and food vendors, it's gonna be a great event.
Read MoreNew development at 3701 New Hampshire gets approved
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The Zoning Board had its final hearing today about the redevelopment of 3701 New Hampshire Avenue. This is the former location of Sweet Mango Cafe, which went into foreclosure in March 2015. It was purchased by Rooney Properties, who have plans to raze the existing structure and build a 21-unit apartment building.
Read MoreMPD steps up to the plate on Upshur Street
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School has been out since Thursday, December 3rd, with students returning to school today. Thursday was also the day a Powell Elementary 2nd grader was struck by a car as he darted across Upshur Street (reportedly with only minor injuries as a result).
With the return of students to Powell came the return of double-parked parents, people who apparently refuse to care about the dangers this action poses, not respecting others. This "me first" attitude is causing havoc on Upshur and Taylor, resulting in damaged vehicles and the potential for a more serious tragedy.
Waiting behind one of the double-parked cars this morning was an MPD SUV. But the officers weren't enforcing the law, they were waiting for the parent to off-load children before driving on, having taken no action.
So I contacted MPD leadership and received a quick response.
Read MorePetworth's own local holiday market: 10th Annual Upshur Street Art & Craft Fair (updated)
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This Saturday, December 12th on Upshur Street is the 10th Annual Upshur Street Art & Craft Fair, from 11:00am until 4:00pm along the 800 block of Upshur Street NW. Petworth News is one of the sponsors.
See a list of events and vendors, after the break:
Read MoreHoliday book sale at the Petworth Library
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The Friends of Petworth Library is having a book sale at the library next Saturday, December 12th.
Stop by and find some really amazing deals on books, CDs and movies. Your money goes to support the non-profit Friends group. Win win.
Read MorePics of the Upshur Holiday Window displays
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Tonight was the Holiday Windows event down on Upshur Street. I arrived late, but when I got there Willow Fashion was packed with people enjoying holiday snacks and what looked like some pretty good cheer.
Pics and more after the break:
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