Learn to tell YOUR story at this Petworth Library event
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Learn to tell your story from those who already have at the Memoirs Showcase at the Petworth Library this Wednesday, June 21st.
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Kilroy's Cleaners closing on Upshur, new condos on the way
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In another sign of change in Petworth, long-time business Kilroy's Cleaners (826 Upshur Street NW) is closing up on July 1st and moving to Virginia...
Read MoreKennedy Street Festival brings food, music and more to the neighborhood
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Food trucks, music, tons of vendors, schools, government agencies and more will be waiting for you along Kennedy Street between 3rd St and 8th St NW on Saturday, June 24th from 11-3pm at the Kennedy Street Festival.
Read MorePetworth Citizen refocuses with a new chef and a great bar menu
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Petworth News caught up with Petworth Citizen bar manager Jeremy Schleif and new chef Jamie Rutherford as they were prepping for a Thursday dinner shift. Jamie recently joined the restaurant in March, after having worked at the Dabney and critic’s darling Tail Up Goat.
Read MoreReader reports lewd act by driver near Grant Circle
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A Petworth News reader contacted me to share a terrible story about a man who tried a lewd act in front of her Monday afternoon near Grant Circle.
Read MoreCommunity meeting on upcoming youth facility on 9th Street
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Councilmember Brandon Todd and ANC 4C07 Commissioner Karen Cooper are hosting a community meeting with DC Superior Courts on Thursday, June 8th at 7pm.
Read MoreGrant Circle "one-lane test" survey shows slim majority leans towards change
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It started with a traffic study and a Facebook post. The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) closed one lane of Grant Circle to study traffic patterns and address neighborhood safety concerns. During the test, Petworth News asked readers for their thoughts about the test and boy did we get a response. Here's a look at the numbers, the traffic and next steps.
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First Friday art event in Petworth starts the month off right
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First Fridays is a FREE art event Friday June 2nd, from 6-9pm along the 800 block of Upshur Street and Georgia Avenue. Here's a look at the music, art and events happening.
Read MoreAn unscientific survey about the Grant Circle one-lane test
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You probably noticed the traffic barrels around Grant Circle this week and the new traffic pattern. The bright orange barrels aren't a new landscaping trend, rather part of a test being run by DDOT to see how cutting the circle down to one lane affects surrounding traffic, and whether that change enhances pedestrian safety.
Petworth News is conducting an unscientific survey about the experiment through Monday, May 29th. We'll share the results here later next week and will make sure that DDOT sees your comments.
Read MoreWreath-laying & cemetery tour at Old Soldier's Home (AFRH) on Memorial Day
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The Armed Forces Retirement Home is marking Memorial Day with a free wreath laying service and tours of the United States Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Home National Cemetery on Monday, May 29th.
Read MorePetworth Jazz Project kicks off new season this Saturday, May 27th
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As if a birthday present to yours truly, the Petworth Jazz Project kicks off its 2017 summer season on Saturday, May 27 at 6pm.
Read MoreGrant Circle goes to one lane on Sunday, 5/21
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The DC Department of Transportation is planning to test the single-lane concept in Grant Circle starting Sunday, May 21st at 6pm until noon, Saturday, May 27th. Learn more about it.
Read MoreGive a little to a group that gives a lot to the local community
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Every day, struggling families get help from Georgia Avenue Family Support Collaborative. Our diverse staff works with each family to identify their strengths and needs and connect them to community resources. This includes addressing the wellbeing of parents and children, providing for basic needs and helping the family navigate the complex social services system. Thousands of families have been given a fresh start at life through our programs and services since 1998. Now, we need YOUR HELP to continue doing this life-changing work.
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