Answers from Glen: kitchens, bathrooms, ACs and the smell of smoke
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Today we look at kitchens, bathrooms, air conditioners and how to get the the smell of cigarette smoke out of your house.
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Get a yard sign and Petworth magnet at the Farmer's Market this weekend!
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I'll be at the Petworth Farmer's Market on Saturday, October 21st from 9:30am - 1pm selling the Glad You're Our Neighbor signs, as well as Proud to Live in a Sanctuary City and Love Lives Here -- and Petworth magnets!
Read MoreAlleypalooza 6 gives a facelift to Petworth’s worst alleys
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At long last, some of Petworth’s filthiest and broken up alleys are getting a facelift, thanks to Mayor Muriel Bowser’s Alleypalooza. This is the sixth phase of the city's ongoing initiative to focus on alley repair within DC, and will run from mid-October through mid-December. So far, the city has repaired more than 400 alleys through the program in the past several years.
Read MoreSHARE Fair at Roosevelt HS gives you a chance to teach or learn from your neighbors
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The new Brightwood-Petworth Citizens Association is hosting their launch party and SHARE Fair on Saturday, October 21st in the atrium at Roosevelt High School from 1:30-4:30pm.
The SHARE Fair is a great opportunity for neighbors to learn from other neighbors and celebrate the diversity and skills present in our community.
Read MoreAnswers from Glen: bricks, roofs and sewer lines
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Here's the next article in the Ask Glen! column, where readers can submit questions to local Petworth contractor Glen Sperling of Harmony Remodeling and get answers.
Today we look at a unmotared bricks, a roof and a sewer issue.
Read MoreRoosevelt HS is looking for families to host visiting French students for a week
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The school is looking for parents of Roosevelt junior and students students willing to host the students at their homes for the week. It's a great opportunity for the students from both countries and the host families.
Read MoreGet your lederhosen, you're invited to "Blocktoberfest" on Randolph Street
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There is no better time than the present to enjoy some gemutlichkeit while meeting members of the community over a good beer. Come join the Randolph Block Club this Saturday, October 14th from 4 pm to 10 pm for their Second Annual Blocktoberfest on the 500-600 block of Randolph Street NW. There will be beer, music, food and a lot of neighbors out having fun.
Read MoreFinding love at a Petworth bus stop
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When Staci Maiers and Christopher Woods agreed to go out on a first date, they hadn't met in person yet, so they thought they'd meet up for the first time downtown at a fancy restaurant. Instead, they accidentally met at a bus stop nearby their homes in Petworth on the way to the date. Turns out, they only lived only a few houses away from each other. And the rest, as they say, is history.
Read MoreOctober's First Friday arts event starts at 6pm on Upshur Street
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Petworth Arts Collaborative's First Fridays is Friday, October 6th starting at 6pm.
Details and schedule...
Read MoreSaturday brings JaneliaSoul & the last Petworth Jazz Project of the season
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Take two for this awesome show! July's show was rained out but we look good for this weekend! The show starts at 5pm on Saturday, October 7th on the lawn at Petworth Park (8th & Taylor Streets NW), with Baba Ras D kicking things off at 5pm and JaneliaSoul playing at 6pm.
Read MoreCider house rules! A new cider brewery and restaurant to open on Georgia Avenue
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Jared Fackrell really likes cider. I mean, apples are definitely his thing. The 32-year old former Navy officer has been brewing his own cider at home for years, and with the changes to the brewery laws in DC, he recently decided to take his passion to a new level and open a cider house and restaurant in Petworth. The new place is called Capitol Cider House and will be located at 3930 Georgia Avenue NW, beneath the Fahrenheit apartment building.
Read MoreJamiere still missing but has been seen in the area (Update: Found!)
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The parents of Jamiere Warner are still looking for their 12-year old son who’s been missing since Wednesday, September 27th.
You can help find Jamiere by looking out at area parks, stores and libraries, places he enjoys going and has been seen at recently. They ask you to call 911 if you see Jamiere.
Jamiere’s mother shared the following statement with Petworth News:
Read MoreLocal area child missing, MPD & parents want your help (Update: Found!)
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The parents of 12-year old Jamiere Warner wrote to the local listservs this morning asking for help in locating Jamiere.
Read MorePetworth Jazz Project ready to kick it on Saturday, September 30th
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Akua Allrich is next up on the lawn at the Petworth Jazz Project Saturday, September 30th!
