Featured property: 815 Decatur St NW offers a fully renovated Petworth rowhouse
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Open House: Sunday, November 12th from 1 to 4pm
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After 51 years, Philip's Shoe Repair set to close, to be honored by CM Todd & Mayor on Saturday
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After almost six decades on Upshur Street, Philip’s Shoe Repair is closing its doors as the owner, Philip Calabro is retiring. The last day for the store is November 18th. The DC Mayor and Ward 4 Councilmember will presenting Philip with a certificate of appreciation on the 11th.
Read MoreMad props to the women and men behind the Pride of Petworth Fire & EMS
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Petworth's own DC Fire & EMS company Engine 24 and Rescue Squad 2 were recently featured on a student film documenting their work in a short film. US Air Force Airman Delano Scott needed a subject for a class project and picked our local firehouse, which proudly drives engine 24, known as the "Pride of Petworth." See the video...
Read MoreDC turns to "Tuesday Blitzes" to send Petworth rats scampering
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In August, Mayor Muriel Bowser attended a Petworth Action Committee meeting to hear residents’ concerns. By far the biggest grievance: rats. Rats in trashcans. Rats in alleys. Rats in streets. Rats in yards.
In response, Bowser has instituted Tuesday Blitzes...
Read MorePublic comment period extended for Sherman Circle changes
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Both Grant and Sherman Circles have been studied by the DC Department of Transportation (DDOT) for changes to increase pedestrian and driver safety. The changes to Grant Circle have already started and the comment period for Grant is over. Sherman Circle is still open for comments.
Read MoreWater forum looks to answer residents DC Water questions
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Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4D is hosting a community meeting with representatives from DC Water and other DC agencies to discuss resident concerns with high water bills and flooding issues. Tuesday, October 24, 6:30-8:30pm Washington Latin Public Charter School (5200 2nd St NW) .
Read MoreHalloween events happening in the Petworth area
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It's time for another spooky Halloween holiday in Petworth! Below is a list of events happening over the weekend and through Tuesday, October 31st. If you know of an event not listed below, contact Drew.
Read MoreDDOT to begin changes to Grant Circle on Tuesday, 10/24 (updated)
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The Department of Transportation (DDOT) will begin to implement the "Buffered Bike Lane and Pedestrian Safety Improvement Plan" changes to Grant Circle on Tuesday, October 24th. DDOT expects the work to take 7-10 days. See the design and the Notice of Intent from August in the full article.
Read MoreAnswers 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.
Read MoreGet 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.
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