ANC 4C draft agenda for December meeting
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The Advisory Neighborhood Commission for 4C meets next week, Wednesday, December 9th at 6:30pm at the Petworth Library (4200 Kansas Avenue NW).
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Leonardo Dorcett: helping to make a better neighborhood
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I'd like to introduce you to Leonardo Dorcett, a gentleman whom I've come to respect and appreciate, and someone who I believe deserves recognition for his work in the community. Work that most people don't know about.
This is the first Petworth News Video, a partnership between myself and another Petworth resident, Justin Dent. Our goal with this new video series is to shine a spotlight on the people, places and events that help make Petworth a great neighborhood, and who often go overlooked. We hope you get to know Leonardo and the other people we'll feature, and have a better understanding of what goes on behind the scenes to make Petworth a better neighborhood for us all.
If you know someone you believe is a change maker in the community who might be interested in being interviewed, please submit a nomination.
Read MoreDonate a new or gently used baby carrier for refugees
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The need for helping Syrian refugees is pretty critical, and it’s hitting home with some Petworth residents. They’re participating in an effort to collect gently used baby carriers for refugees arriving in Europe through a non-profit called Carry the Future.
And they’re hoping other Petworth residents can help.
Read MoreBeing thankful for things you don't always notice
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I was complaining to my father over the holiday weekend about all the leaves in the streets. "They should keep street cleaning going a few weeks more," I said. "Look at all the leaves!" Everywhere you look, leaves in the gutter, along the curbs, under cars. I watched some people bag their leaves, others pushed the leaves into the street. Now what?
I was thinking about coming out with my own rake and doing my street. The hard part is finding the daylight time (and frankly, the motivation to rake the whole street).
And then this morning, I saw the city's solution.
Read MoreSherman Circle Social is Wednesday, 12/2
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Nothing like the warm Fall weather... well, the kinda cold Fall weather... to bring neighbors together and find warmth in friendship.
Read MoreWest Elementary is fundraising for school technology
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If you have a youngster at West Elementary (1338 Farragut St NW) or live in the area, the school is holding a fundraiser next weekend to help get computers and other classroom supplies. Considering the time of year, they're selling Christmas trees and wreaths.
Read MorePresident Obama visits Petworth for the third time
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Upshur Street Books got its most prominent customers today around 1pm when President Obama and his two daughters stopped by the local bookstore to shop for books on Small Business Saturday.
Read MoreHappy Thanksgiving Petworth!
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Happy Thanksgiving, neighbors!
I'm thankful for many things in life, one of which is you. Thanks for reading, commenting on Facebook, subscribing to the newsletter and supporting this weird hobby of mine.
Whether you gather together with a large group of friends and family, keep it intimate, eat tofu turkey or break out the fryer, I hope everyone has a wonderful day.
Some changes coming for Petworth News: small, medium and XL
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I’ve been thinking about ways to keep things fresh and help the blog reach a larger audience in Petworth. (And no, I have no interest in going citywide… this is a Petworth area blog.) Feel free to share your thoughts on the ideas in the article, and suggest your own in the comments.
Read more about changes coming to Petworth News after the break:
Read MoreIt's Small Business Saturday -- discounts so you can shop local and often!
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Believe it or not, it's 11 days until Hannukah and 29 days until Christmas -- the gift gifting season is quickly upon us! Luckily, you have some great local Petworth options for gifts for your friends and family. This Saturday is Small Business Saturday, when Upshur Street retail is offering discounts to help you save, while supporting our own Petworth peeps.
Check out some of the great deals you'll find this weekend after the break:
Read MoreTwisted Horn cocktail bar opening soon on Upshur Street
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I spoke with Sabrina Zahid who works for Twisted Horn, and she told me that work on the building has progressed pretty far. At this point, they're looking to open...
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Read MoreUpshur restaurants: It's going to be a full menu of options in 2016
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Upshur Street along the 800 block is becoming restaurant row. We already have the critically and customer acclaimed Crane & Turtle, the long-standing neighborhood favorite Domku, and the local hangout Petworth Citizen. There's Dannie's and Cuzzin's for quicker take-out, and on the non-food side, Town & Country convenience store, Bentley's Antiques, Phillips Shoe Repair, Willow Fashion, Fia's Fabulous Finds and the hair care storefronts.
Coming in late Spring and early Summer 2016, Upshur Street will see the opening of four new restaurants. Read more about the new restaurants, after the break:
Read MoreFunny cabbie, here's your pic!
/When I was at 7th and Decatur taking pictures around Sherman Circle yesterday, a city taxi drove up to the corner and started calling out to me. I realized he was saying "Take my pic!"
I went to oblige him when I noticed, sitting right above him on the roof, was his snack: a container of red grapes. "You might want this first," I said, grinning and handing it to him. He was totally confused at first, then he laughed.
"You're the Petworth News guy, right?" he said, "Yeah, I know you. I live right up there, a few streets back!"
We both had a good laugh, and I took his picture as he offered me a grape to share. Unfortunately, another car came along and I didn't get the chance to ask him his name, but he wanted to see his picture. So, here's your picture funny cab man!
A terrible assault and a group of neighbors working for change
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I heard from two readers that there was an assault and attempted robbery in the early evening of November 19th just above Sherman Circle at 7th and Decatur, so I spent time trying to figure out what happened since it didn't appear in MPD's email crime stats. Here’s what I’ve pieced together from multiple sources about the assault.
Read about what happened, and what happened next, after the break:
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