Twisted Horn ready to open
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I heard from Twisted Horn today that they're planning on a soft launch opening Thursday evening, January 7th. I believe it is invitation only right now, will let you know if I hear different.
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Happy 2016, Petworth!
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I hope everyone has a wonderful and safe New Year's Eve... and a very happy and healthy 2016.
Thanks for reading Petworth News!
It's the final vote in the Curbed Cup: Best Neighborhood 2015
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It may be meaningless, but that doesn't make it mean less. Let's put Petworth in the winner's cup for the Best Neighborhood in DC! Vote for Petworth!
Read MoreAre pop-backs the new pop-ups? The next renovation controversy.
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Once upon a time, "pop-up" was the phrase that elicited frustration and protests from residents. Now it's "pop-backs" and the rapid redevelopment of single-family rowhouses into multi-unit condos. Backyards won't look the same.
Read MoreWho's the best neighborhood? Vote in the Curbed Cup!
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4:30pm Update: Petworth wins the semifinal round... next up, it's the final round against Brookland. We got this, Petworth!
Curbed DC, a website that follows neighborhood trends in real estate and lifestyle, is holding a fictitious competition called the Curbed Cup to determine the best neighborhood of the year. In the last round, Petworth crushed Columbia Heights to move in the semi-finals. Now, in the second to final round, Petworth is up against Bloomingdale and it's a tight competition.
So head over to Curbed DC and vote for Petworth as the best neighborhood! Vote now >
Happy Holidays from Petworth News!
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I hope everyone has a wonderful winter break.
For those who celebrate, have a very Merry Christmas!
ANC 4D meeting notes (official minutes)
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I wasn't able to attend last week's ANC 4D meeting in-person, but Commissioner Nancy Roth, 4D Secretary, was kind enough to forward me the Commissions minutes. The biggest issue of the meeting was the proposed PEPCO acquisition by Exelon. The minutes are presented after the break:
Read MoreStabbing at 8th & Upshur St NW (updated)
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There was a stabbing this evening at the corner of 8th and Upshur Street (in the yard on 8th street next to the defunct Riyad market). Article has been updated.
Read MoreWhat happened at the meeting to discuss traffic concerns on the 1300 block of Upshur
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There was a meeting on Thursday, December 17th at Powell Elementary to discuss possible traffic solutions along the 1300 block of Upshur Street. Attending were about 20 community members and representatives from DDOT, DPW, MPD, the Mayor’s office and Councilmember Brandon Todd, who spoke briefly at the beginning to reiterate his support for enhancements and changes to increase safety.
Read More"Shocked and upset": Interview with Petworth Market owner
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I spoke with Amir Ousman, the owner of the Petworth Market (3715 Georgia Avenue NW) about Thursday's incident with DC Tax & Revenue. He was upset about the article and the allegation of selling synthetic drugs. "We're a community store, and we don't sell that stuff here," he said.
Read More“Knock on formica.” Notes from the PSA 404/407 meeting
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The Police Service Area (PSA) meeting for PSAs 404 and 407 was Thursday night at 801 Shepherd Street NW. Lt. Raul Figueras from 404 and Lt. Anthony Washington from 407 spoke to a crowd of about 20 residents and two ANC 4C commissioners. 4D Commander Wilfredo Manlapaz also attended, as did Michael Aniton from the DC Office of the Attorney General.
Read MoreIs the Petworth Market convenience store another problem business like the Riyad?
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It appears that Petworth Market convenience store (3715 Georgia Avenue NW) may be up to the same thing as the Riyad inconvenience store. The Riyad had been selling illegal synthetic drugs until it voluntarily shut down (after being raided by MPD, vocal community action and involvement by the DC Office of the Attorney General).
Read MoreBus-only lanes coming to 16th Street
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This will likely make a lot of people happy: DDOT has decided to move forward with creating a bus-only lane on 16th Street to speed up bus service on the main thoroughfare, reducing backups, bunching and increase safety. That's the plan, anyway.
Read MoreDCPS Chancellor to discuss Roosevelt high school at MacFarland tonight
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Roosevelt High School has been going through major renovations, with plans to open in August 2016. There's been ANC and community pushback to open earlier and allow high schooler's to start in January.
As one Roosevelt teach said to me, "I think it's really important the community comes out and has their voice heard." If you're interested in hearing what DCPS is planning on doing, this meeting is for you.
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