September 23, 2016

Petworth teachers turn to crowd-funding to support their class projects

September 23, 2016/ Adrienne Chu

When school social worker Keri Sartin moved to her new office at West Education Campus, the room only had a couple of round tables and a few chairs. When I visited her a few weeks into the school year, she showed me the repurposed preschool cubbies she had scavenged and turned on their side to make shelves for the toys, games, and other supplies she uses to help anxious students feel more at ease.

The is the first article by new contributing writer Adrienne Chu.

September 22, 2016

Featured property: 617 Gallatin St NW

September 22, 2016/ Drew

There are two Featured Properties this week, both offered by Robert Crawford and Tyler Jeffrey of Washington Fine Properties. The first Featured is 617 Gallatin Street NW, a charming three bedroom, two-and-a-half bath rowhome in Petworth.

September 22, 2016

Featured property: 517 Tuckerman St NW

September 22, 2016/ Drew

This second Featured Property for your real estate enjoyment (and either comparison or shopping efforts) is 517 Tuckerman Street NW, offered by Robert Crawford and Tyler Jeffrey of Washington Fine Properties.

September 21, 2016

Petworth Jazz Project this Saturday at 8th & Taylor

September 21, 2016/ Drew

The best recurring outdoor jazz series in DC is on again this Saturday, September 24th at Petworth Park (8th & Taylor Streets NW). This Petworth Jazz Project once again features the amazing music of Mark Meadows, the dance of Petworth Dance Project, kids' music by Baba Ras D, food by Chik's Chik'n Food Truck and pre-show, in-between and post-show music by DJ Unknown (Richard Patterson).

September 20, 2016

Roosevelt HS had a Nobel Prize-winning guest visitor last week

September 20, 2016/ Drew

Nobel Peace Prize laureate and Myanmar State Counsellor Aung San Suu Kyi visited Roosevelt High School on September 15th. She spoke with 22 Roosevelt students about topics such as education, oppression and the importance of voting.

September 20, 2016

Take the Petworth Farmer's Market survey

September 20, 2016/ Drew

The Petworth Community Farmer's Market is looking to hear from neighbors on what you think about the market, your favorite vendors, when you visit, desired hours, etc. They've put together a survey to understand what matters to you, and they're giving away a t-shirt in a giveaway.

September 19, 2016

Draft agenda for ANC 4D, meets Tuesday 9/20 (updated)

September 19, 2016/ Drew

Updated

The Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4D, which serves the northside of Petworth, Brightwood and Brightwood Park, among other areas, meets on Tuesday, September 20th at 7pm at Truesdell Elementary (800 Ingraham St NW). Their draft agenda is after the break...

September 18, 2016

Where I found out it's hard to blog internationally...

September 18, 2016/ Drew

You might have wondered why you didn't see anything new from Petworth News this week. I didn't go on vacation or abandon the neighborhood, but I did leave town for a bit.

September 12, 2016

Grants, razing permits and zoning: Draft agenda for ANC 4C September meeting

September 12, 2016/ Drew

The Advisory Neighborhood Commision 4C meets on Wednesday, September 14th at 6:30pm at the Petworth Library. Their draft agenda is after the break:

September 09, 2016

More details on Wednesday's Georgia Avenue shooting

September 09, 2016/ Drew

The Washington Post has published a follow-up on the police-involved shooting that occurred on Georgia Avenue and Randolph Street Wednesday afternoon.

September 08, 2016

ANC commissioner suggests "tunnels" as solution; Livability Study final meeting

September 08, 2016/ Drew

DDOT will host the third and final public workshop for the Rock Creek East II Livability Study this Thursday, September from 6-8pm (brief presentation at 6:30) at the Petworth Library. Also, a commissioner suggests tunnels as the solution.

September 08, 2016

The first Petworth Fashion Fest is this Saturday

September 08, 2016/ Rachel Maisler

This Saturday, the inaugural Petworth Fashion Fest will transform the 800 block of Upshur Street into the fashion center of the nation’s capital for an afternoon. Organized by the owners of Willow Fashion and Fia’s Fabulous Finds, the Petworth Fashion Fest will feature nearly three dozen clothing and accessory vendors, along with live performances from local DJs.

September 07, 2016

MPD-involved shooting at Georgia and Randolph Street

September 07, 2016/ Drew

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.

September 06, 2016

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

September 06, 2016/ Elissa Fuchs

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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