MPD-involved shooting at Georgia and Randolph Street

MPD-involved shooting at Georgia and Randolph Street

MPD responded to the sounds of gunshots at Randolph and Georgia Avenue this afternoon around 2pm. Reportedly, a man was shooting a gun at Metro buses. MPD shot the suspect, who was taken to the hospital for surgery. Video.

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Going without a car: Petworth parents share how they do it

Going without a car: Petworth parents share how they do it

Living without a car in DC is no easy feat, especially for parents in the Petworth community who need to get around. These moms and dads often have to juggle commuting, childcare, grocery shopping, pediatrician visits and social activities all without four wheels to call their own.

This is the first article by new contributing writer Elissa Fuchs.

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Chez Billy gets a new name, new concept & new hours

Chez Billy gets a new name, new concept & new hours

Chez Billy, the French-bistro styled restaurant at 3815 Georgia Avenue who closed its doors on Sunday, July 31st, has a new name and new concept. The concept seems a bit all over the map, but it sounds like the Hilton brothers, who own the space, are trying to find a way to make it more community-focused and relevant.

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Cappy's closes this weekend, new hours for Slim's Diner

Cappy's closes this weekend, new hours for Slim's Diner

Besides voting for your favorite local places in the the Washington Post Express Best of 2016 poll and the WTOP Best of DC poll, you might also be interested in knowing that Cappy's Crabs is set to close out its summer concept this weekend, while Slim's Diner gets a new griddle and more hours (7 days a week).

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Another "best of DC" poll features two Petworth places

Another "best of DC" poll features two Petworth places

WTOP is running a Best of DC poll to pick the best pizza joint, best bookstore, best rooftop view and a few other key topics. Our own Upshur Street Books and Timber Pizza are in the running, so head over and give them a vote to support Petworth businesses! Voting ends on September 9th at 5pm.

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    Three months in: A follow up on my plan to level up my fitness

    Three months in: A follow up on my plan to level up my fitness

    Back in June I wrote about working with Cregory Boatwright at Level Up Fitness and my goal of getting back in shape. I figured I'd provide a follow-up on how that's going, with the idea of tempting you go back to working out if you're not. Because I feel great.

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    Resident hit by car at Grant Circle reinforces need for greater pedestrian safety

    Resident hit by car at Grant Circle reinforces need for greater pedestrian safety

    Unfortunately, a Petworth resident and teacher at EL Haynes was struck by a car on Tuesday morning on Grant Circle. While she's ok, the collision once again points out the need for greater efforts by DDOT and ANC 4C to find a workable solution for pedestrian, bicycle and driver safety along the corridor. An ANC that votes against options for safety, such as those outlined in DDOT's Livability Survey draft recommendations, is not just short-sighted, it's dangerous.

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    Walls of Books and Pablo Sierra capture hearts, minds and imaginations

    Walls of Books and Pablo Sierra capture hearts, minds and imaginations

    Pablo Sierra is finding his rhythm and getting a deeper understanding of how much there is to know about community engagement and bookselling at his store Walls of Books. The Park View store opened in January at 3325 Georgia Avenue and features more than 40,000 used books, and it's the first retail business Pablo has ever owned. From the very beginning, Pablo wanted his bookstore to be a community gathering place, and he’s made that happen through free weekly events, including kid’s story time, kid’s yoga, creative writing workshops and author readings.  

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    Here’s to Roosevelt High: an alum looks at the school’s opening

    Here’s to Roosevelt High: an alum looks at the school’s opening

    On Friday, August 19th, I drove north on 13th Street towards Roosevelt Senior High School for the official ribbon-cutting. There ceremony was set up to unveil, as Councilmember Brandon Todd described the newly renovated school, the city’s “$140 million investment.” As I got closer to my destination, the steeple of the school came into view; I was filled with mixed feelings. I knew it would be the beginning of a new era for my alma mater. 

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    Photo gallery of Petworth Jazz Project for August 2016

    Photo gallery of Petworth Jazz Project for August 2016

    Another great evening courtesy of the Petworth Jazz Project. This show featured local theater Teatro de la Luna performing for kids, music by Richard Patterson (DJ Unknown) and a wonderful performance by Cecily Alexa Bumbray food by Crepe Amour and was sponsored by Slash Run (who also hosted an after party later that evening). 

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    A local look: Check out Fia's Fabulous Finds on Upshur Street

    A local look: Check out Fia's Fabulous Finds on Upshur Street

    Fia's is owned by husband and wife team Safisha (Fia) and Frank, who have lived in Petworth since 2004. With their two girls Johnie (7 years old) and Josephine (23 months), they firmly believe in Petworth's thriving community and supporting small businesses.

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    How the Petworth Library is helping to close the digital divide

    How the Petworth Library is helping to close the digital divide

    Technology has become a staple in our lives and homes, with computers, mobile phones, smart watches, wifi and internet access the new norm. Yet there are homes in Petworth with no computers or Internet access. Getting online isn't a convenience, it's a difficulty.

    One local resource to help close some of that digital divide is our Petworth Library and its publicly accessible offering computer labs.

    This is the first article by new contributing writer Lois Cooper.

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    Resident angst about gun violence and parks once thought safe

    Resident angst about gun violence and parks once thought safe

    This summer has seen an increase in gun violence that is understandably making residents very agitated and looking for someone to both blame and provide solutions. Neither is easy to find. 

    Residents met with MPD and DC gov leadership at the Hamilton Recreation Center on Wednesday evening, August 24th to discuss the recent shooting at Hamilton Park on August 18th and talk through the issue. The takeaway is that residents are upset, and DC agencies don't have concrete strategies.

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    Petworth Jazz Project this Saturday, August 27th

    Petworth Jazz Project this Saturday, August 27th

    Another summer month in Petworth comes to the last Saturday, and another Petworth Jazz Project is ready to go. Saturday, August 27th finds the Project starting at 5:30pm with kids music, with jazz kicking off at 6:30pm. The evening is sponsored by Slash Run.

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