January 12, 2017

Will new animal welfare legislation get passed to help animals like Momma?

January 12, 2017/ Drew

It’s been a few days since the pit bull Momma was finally brought inside from freezing temperatures, and the outpouring of public attention has helped to start some important changes. However, city authorities and neighbors still don’t know what’s become of Momma, the dog’s owner or the home’s resident. Currently, the law doesn’t give the Humane Rescue Alliance much in the way of options. Here's an update on the story.

January 11, 2017

How to register for your 2017 Visitor Parking Pass

January 11, 2017/ Drew

When you have guests stay at your home for an extended period of time... well, that's never easy, is it? But making sure they don't get a parking ticket when they visit is easy. Here's how to get your 2017 Visitor Parking Pass.

January 09, 2017

Here's how to help change DC animal welfare laws (it needs your support)

January 09, 2017/ Drew

DC Councilmember Mary Cheh has asked that residents reach out to her and other councilmembers to push for changes to DC's animal welfare laws. Change needs you to help make it happen. Here's how.

January 09, 2017

A frozen heart: A dog left outside in freezing temperatures, frustrated neighbors and a city agency that can’t seem to help

January 09, 2017/ Drew

There’s a dog that’s been stuck in a small fenced-in area in freezing temperatures, snow and wind, and even with the continual efforts of a group of neighbors, neither the homeowner, the dog’s owner nor the city has changed the dog’s situation.

January 04, 2017

Dine out for charity with Petworth restaurants

January 04, 2017/ Drew

Fourteen local restaurants are coming together on Tuesday, January 10th from 5-10pm to give back to the community and donate money to two good organizations. The restaurants will give 10% of their proceeds for the evening to Powell Elementary School and Celebrate Petworth. It's a great opportunity to try a new local restaurant or visit a favorite.

January 01, 2017

Sherman Circle helps ring in a Happy 2017 (video)

January 01, 2017/ Drew

Curtis Gilbert and Chris Rowland helped ring in the new year with a special "ball drop" at Sherman Circle. Pics and video courtesy of ANC 4D Commissioner-elect Amy Hemingway.

December 31, 2016

WMATA says it continues to research reports of shaking homes in Petworth

December 31, 2016/ Drew

In a follow-up article by the Washington Post published on December 31st, reporter Martine Powers met with residents to investigate the possibility that the noise and shaking is being caused by an increase in usage of the new 7000 series trains.

December 29, 2016

There's a new POP in Petworth

December 29, 2016/ Drew

There's a new "pop" in Petworth, and it's delicious. Stella*s Popcorn (4414 Georgia Avenue NW) started out as a food truck offering a variety of flavored popcorn to hungry DC office workers, from pumpkin spice white French chocolate to the ever-popular clarified butter and sea salt.

December 28, 2016

Lighthouse Yoga’s Baby and Me yoga class grows with the neighborhood

December 28, 2016/ Adrienne Chu

Most Fridays, my seven-month-old daughter and I walk south on 9th Street to Lighthouse Yoga Center to attend a Baby and Me Yoga class. Lately, babies are packed into the studio like gurgling, diapered sardines. And virtually every parent in the 17-member class calls Petworth home.

December 25, 2016

New Year's: What's happening where in the neighborhood (updated!)

December 25, 2016/ Guest Contributor

Here’s a look at some of the best New Years Eve goings on in our area.

December 16, 2016

Brief notes from the December ANC 4C meeting

December 16, 2016/ Drew

The Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner 4C met on December 14th for a shorter than normal meeting to wrap up the 2015-2016 session. Commissioners Taalib-Din Uqdah and Vann-Di Galloway were not in attendance.

December 14, 2016

PSA 407 meeting cancelled, update from Lt. Anthony Washington

December 14, 2016/ Drew

The PSA 407 meeting scheduled for Thursday, December 15th has been canceled.

Our next meeting will be in February after the holidays and Inauguration.

I have spoken to most of the usual attendees throughout the month and we have made great progress towards the quality of living in our PSA. PSA 407 is enjoying a double digit crime reduction thanks to the partnerships that we have established with you, the community.

December 13, 2016

Pictures from the Upshur St Arts & Crafts Fair

December 13, 2016/ Drew

I hope everyone had a great time this weekend! The Street Fair looked great, and the hot cider being handed out at several locations was delicious. I randomly took a bunch of photos from the Fair, and posted some on Facebook -- feel free to tag yourself in those photos.

December 12, 2016

ATTIC DC offers unique gift cards for the local antique, boutique and home stores in DC

December 12, 2016/ Drew

Local resident Tarek Anandan runs a great website called ATTIC DC, which pulls together information from the best vintage, antique, restored and artisan furniture stores in DC, Maryland and Virginia. During the holiday season, ATTIC is offering unique Gift Cards to make it easy for you to buy gifts for friends and family who share a passion for interesting and artisan home decor and clothing from the unique offerings of independent small businesses in your community.

Learn more and support local today!

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