New cigar bar coming to Petworth
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A recent notice from the Alcohol Beverage Control Board (ABRA) says that a new bar is coming to the Upshur area in Petworth, focusing on cigars as well as drinks.
Petworth Jazz Project is this Saturday... cool piano jazz closes out the season in this last performance!
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This Saturday, August 25th, is the last Petworth Jazz Project of the 2018 season. It's been a great summer, with some amazing performances. This weekend's show closes out the season with Janelle Gill, a well-known jazz pianist who's played at the Kennedy Center and all over the world.
Capital Bikeshare station coming to Sherman Circle
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The DC Department of Transporation is installing a Capital Bikeshare station just north of Sherman Circle on Kansas Avenue, increasing the availability of the docked bikes for residents.
Read MoreCM Todd sends letter to MPD Chief Newsham to get vice to remain in Ward 4
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After a recent surge in crime, residents in the Southwest Petworth portion of Ward 4 have been imploring MPD to bring their Narcotics and Special Investigations Division (NSID) to Ward 4 on a more permanent basis. The Ward 4 Councilmember, Brandon Todd, recently sent a letter to MPD's Chief Newsham requesting that MPD make this change happen.
Read MoreGunshot victim breaks into Petworth resident's locked basement
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After the sounds of four to five gunshots one night last week, a homeowner on Crittenden street was startled when there was a crashing sound from the back of his house, and a stranger burst into the house suffering from gunshot wounds.
Read MoreColor is still blooming all around our neighborhood
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With summer in full bloom in Petworth, so too are our flowers around the neighborhood. Here’s a look at some interesting one, from figs to trumpet creepers, marigolds and more…
Read MoreShepherd Street block party on August 11th looks great!
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Residents near 7th and Shepherd Sts NW are putting together a block party for the neighborhood on Saturday, August 11th from 2-8pm, and it looks great.
Read MoreLittle Havana opens tonight on 14th Street!
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The latest restaurant to open on 14th Street is Little Havana, offering Cuban-style cuisine from owner Chefs Alfredo Solis and Joseph Osorio. Doors open tonight, August 10th!
Read MoreIs there a hydromaniac loose in the neighborhood?
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File this one under “weird but true.” Someone seems to be going around the area opening up the water spigots on the outside of buildings and homes and letting the water run at full force. Why?
ANC 4C meeting agenda for August 8th
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The Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4C meets next on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at 6:30pm at the Petworth Library. Here is the draft agenda…
How a soccer mini-pitch replaced a basketball court at Petworth Playground
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DPR made a deal with the US Soccer Foundation, who proposed giving money to create a series of hard surface soccer mini-pitches across the city, and the USSF wanted the first one to coincide with the opening of Audi Field. DPR decided that Petworth Playground would be the location.
Read MorePetworth residents trying to find a way to deal with a recent jump in local crime and violence
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According to neighbors in Southwest Petworth who have been sharing a large email thread, in the last several months there has been a dramatic increase in petty and violent crime along and around Quincy and Kansas Avenue NW.
Read MorePetworth Jazz Project this Saturday, 7/28 features jazz and Go-Go!
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This month's Petworth Jazz Project sounds great! The next show on Saturday, July 28th presenting Elijah Jamal Balbed: An Evening of Jazz and Go-Go featuring Jus Paul.
Read MoreHelp make the Celebrate Petworth festival awesome -- become a volunteer!
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The Celebrate Petworth Festival is right around the corner on September 8th. To make this awesome day happen, the team running the festival is looking for volunteers to help with tasks big and small. There's an opportunity for everyone to be involved.
