What is going on at 3rd and Upshur? Two days of gunshots... (updated)
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Two days, two different shootings at the same place. One person sent to the hospital with a gunshot wound. What's going on?
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It's a chili cook-off at DC Reynolds -- for charity!
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Georgia Avenue Thrives and the Lower Georgia Avenue Main Street program are throwing a free community holiday party in appreciation of their neighborhood volunteers who do so much for the neighborhoods, and you're invited! But there's a kick to this party -- it's also a chili cook-off featuring some of the Petworth area's favorite restaurants!
Read MoreA sneak peek of Lulabelle's Sweet Shop!
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Lulabelle's Sweet Shop (847 Upshur Street NW) officially opens tomorrow, but I got a sneak peek (and a sweet taste of some ice cream) this afternoon. So yum!
Read MoreLulabelle's Sweet Shop opens Saturday!
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We are excited to announce the Grand Opening of Lulabelle’s Sweet Shop Saturday, December 9, 2017. Thanks to Petworth’s patience and its avid support of our pop-up events, we are now ready to open our doors!
Read MoreThe gym situation in Petworth? It's not working out
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When my husband and I moved to Petworth last November, we were excited to see the neighborhood's growing offering of bars, restaurants and shops. One thing we didn't see so much of? Gyms. Particularly not affordable ones.
An op/ed by contributor Yuliya Panfil.
Read MoreShare your opinions on a planned renovation to Petworth Rec Center
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DPR will hold a meeting to discuss changes and enhancements to the park on Thursday, December 7th at 6:30pm until 8pm at the Raymond Rec Center (3725 10th Street NW).
Read MoreFeatured property: Beautiful renovation at 929 Quincy Street NW
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This week's Featured Property is 929 Quincy Street NW, a fully renovated rowhouse located on the edge of Columbia Heights and Petworth, right around the corner from the Metro, shopping and more. Originally built in 1912, the home offers 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bath with beautiful features, cool amenities, off-street parking and more. The home is listed by Michele Weinstein from Real Living|At Home.
Read MoreThe Art & Craft Fair returns to Upshur Street for two weekends!
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Shop local this holiday season with the 12th Annual Upshur Street Art & Craft Fair on Saturday, December 9th and again on December 16th from 11am to 4pm. Now produced by the Petworth Arts Collaborative (PAC), the event incorporates a series of new and free creative art experiences for everyone to get into the holiday spirit and connect with community.
Read more to see what this year’s Upshur Street Art & Craft Fair line-up includes...
Read MoreWhere's the update from WMATA about Metro trains causing noise and vibrations?
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Residents met last December with representatives from WMATA, Councilmember Brandon Todd's office and others to share their concerns about rumbling noises and shaking they felt was caused by Metro trains running underground through Petworth. Answers to what's causing this seem hard to get.
Read MoreWhat do you think, will this beat package theft or is it over-engineering?
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Package theft is a continual problem in DC, especially during the holidays when gifts start to arrive and the number of packages left on porches increases dramatically. There's constantly stories on the listservs about packages being stolen, and people are frustrated.
Is this a solution?
Read MoreComplaints flood in... meeting notes from ANC 4D Water Forum
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DC Water has been in hot water this year with issues surrounding meter replacements and with extremely high IAC fees (Impervious Area Charge). Residents and area cemeteries and churches are seeing high bills, and have not been getting the best customer service from the utility. Even the DC Council is getting involved.
To help provide a path forward and communication, Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4D held a "Water Forum" in late October with residents and representatives from DC Water and the DC Committee on Transportation and the Environment. There were many new revelations concerning how DC Water retroactively charged residents and survey results from attendees. Take a look at the notes, they're worth reading.
Read MoreCasey Trees and the National Park Service team up to make Petworth a little greener
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Tree planting season is upon us, and on Saturday, November 11th, the folks from Casey Trees will be doing just that. Armed with shovels and elbow grease, volunteers will be planting trees in Sherman and Grant Circles. That parkland inside both traffic circles is owned by the National Park Service.
Read MoreFeatured property: 815 Decatur St NW offers a fully renovated Petworth rowhouse
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Open House: Sunday, November 12th from 1 to 4pm
Read MoreAfter 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.
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