Meeting about the old Hebrew Home at 1125 Spring Road set for May 25th

Meeting about the old Hebrew Home at 1125 Spring Road set for May 25th

ANC 4C06 Commissioner Bennett Hilley sent out an email about an upcoming community meeting with the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED)  to discuss the renovations at the Hebrew Home located at 1125 Spring Road NW.

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Powell Spring Carnival is this Saturday, tons of fun, food and raffle!

Powell Spring Carnival is this Saturday, tons of fun, food and raffle!

The Powell Elementary Spring Carnival is Saturday, May 20th from 10am - 3pm on the Roosevelt High School football field. This is the third year for the Carnival, and it promises to be even bigger with more events and fun for the entire Petworth neighborhood, kids and adults alike! 

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    Could West Elementary get renovated sooner?

    Could West Elementary get renovated sooner?

    Area residents have been pushing DC Councilmembers for action on renovating West Elementary Campus. The long-delayed renovation of West, a small DCPS school in 16th Street Heights, has a chance to start much sooner than Mayor Bowser proposed in her 2018 budget. If so, it may be thanks to a torrid of emails and meetings from residents.

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    Metro ready to begin investigating shaking homes around Petworth

    Metro ready to begin investigating shaking homes around Petworth

    After months of residents' expressing their concerns to Metro, WMATA's third-party vendor, Wilson Ihrig, is ready to being studying vibrations and noise at homes in the area.

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    Draft agenda for ANC 4D's May meeting, Mayor Bowser to attend (updated)

    Draft agenda for ANC 4D's May meeting, Mayor Bowser to attend (updated)

    Here's the draft agenda for the next Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4D public meeting on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at 6:30pm. 

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    DDOT meeting Tuesday to discuss Rock Creek Church traffic

    DDOT meeting Tuesday to discuss Rock Creek Church traffic

    There is a community meeting with the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) Tuesday evening, May 9th, from 6:30pm – 8:30pm at 801 Shepherd Street NW. DDOT will present a variety of proposed measures for traffic calming on Rock Creek Church Road.

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    DDOT presents three options for Grant Circle safety changes, looks for feedback

    DDOT presents three options for Grant Circle safety changes, looks for feedback

    DDOT presented an update on their research on Grant Circle traffic and pedestrian safety. Readers may remember Petworth News getting involved in the discussions surrounding pedestrian safety almost from the beginning of the blog, and pushing for changes to the Circle. Some changes have been made, but they’re temporary. DDOT’s now looking at three options to potentially move forward with after a test later this month — and those learnings will impact Sherman Circle changes as well.

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    Things to do this weekend in Petworth

    Things to do this weekend in Petworth

    Yowza, the nice weather comes and so does a weekend full of activities. Here's a rundown of what you can do this weekend (hint, there's Stormtroopers involved!):

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    Upcoming MPD Police Service Area meetings

    Upcoming MPD Police Service Area meetings

    MPD holds community meetings per Police Service Area (PSA), some are monthly, others are quarterly. Either way, they're a great opportunity to meet the PSA lieutenant and leadership responsible for your area, hear about crime stats, ask questions or make requests. Here are three upcoming meetings for PSAs 404, 405 and 407.

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    A $100 giveaway to celebrate 100 newsletters

    A $100 giveaway to celebrate 100 newsletters

    On Sunday, May 14th, Petworth News will send out its 100th weekly update newsletter, marking two years of weekly emails with the best and most important articles published that week. To celebrate, we're giving a way a $100 gift certificate to Himitsu to one lucky reader!

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    DDOT meeting on Grant Circle status, Tuesday, May 2nd

    DDOT meeting on Grant Circle status, Tuesday, May 2nd

    DDOT has announced a community meeting to discuss Grant Circle. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 2 from 6:30-8:00 PM at EL Haynes Public Charter School, (4501 Kansas Avenue NW), in the gymnasium. 

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    May's "First Friday" arts event on Upshur Street is this week!

    May's "First Friday" arts event on Upshur Street is this week!

    The next "First Friday" arts event is set for this Friday, May 5th from 6-8pm on Upshur Street. This event brings musicians, artists and more to retail and restaurants along Upshur Street, helping to support both the arts and our local businesses. This week, the Petworth Arts Collaborative has partnered with "Georgia Avenue Thrive" to be able to bring even more ART and community engagement.

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    The 2nd "People of Petworth" social is Friday, April 28th

    The 2nd "People of Petworth" social is Friday, April 28th

    Last month saw the kick-off of a new social gathering called the "People of Petworth." The new social is the idea of three residents who want to create a more "social" social by meeting up at a bar. It's a good way to try out new restaurants/bars and hang out with your neighbors. Everyone is invited to attend.

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    A silent auction fundraiser for the Petworth Community Market's 2017 season

    A silent auction fundraiser for the Petworth Community Market's 2017 season

    The Petworth Community Market will kick off its eighth season on Saturday, May 6.

    This year’s market will feature 20 vendors offering produce, meat, cheese, prepared foods and everything in between. The market takes place on 9th Street between Taylor and Upshur Streets. (Remember, there is no parking on this street from 7am – 1:30pm on Saturdays throughout the season).

    They have a Kick-Off Fundraiser and Silent Auction on Monday, May 1, 6:30-9:30pm, at Ten Tigers Parlour. If you’d like you attend and support the market, you can get tickets online via EventBrite.

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