Reader photos from Snowzilla - pups, kids and lots of snow
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Reader-submitted pictures from around Petworth during the "Snowzilla" 2016 blizzard.
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Shooting at Sherman Circle this morning
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There was a shooting at Sherman Circle this morning just before noon. Will see if I can get more info. Really don't understand people sometimes.
Read MoreWCP Best of DC Readers Poll: Consider voting for Petworth News!
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Each year the Washington City Paper runs a poll to ask readers to pick the "Best of DC" from categories like Arts & Entertainment, Goods & Services, People & Places and Food & Drink.
Best Community Blog is on the People & Places list, and I'd be honored / stoked if you considered voting for Petworth News as Best Community Blog.
Read MoreSherman Circle Social - the Snow Edition
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Get Social on Sherman Circle by frolicking in the snow! Organizer Pam Brown sent out the following email today...
Read MoreElections, exceptions and more: ANC 4C January meeting notes
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The January meeting of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4C was Wednesday, January 13th. The evening was the last night for Commissioner Kathleen Crowley, who resigned her seat on the commission. The ANC voted on new officers, talked about Cornrows & Co, reviewed an upcoming alcohol licensing meeting, talked about upcoming traffic changes at Powell, an agreement for Ruta del Vino and a special exception vote for a developer.
Read MoreCurbed DC on what makes Petworth unique
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Last week I asked readers to send me their thoughts on what makes Petworth unique for an upcoming article by the Curbed DC website, after Petworth won the Best Neighborhood of DC for 2015. And I got some great responses!
Curbed DC has published their article about Petworth, with the hyperbolic title "Here Is Everything You Should Know About Petworth, According to Resident/Blogger Drew Schneider" -- and it's a nice, quick look at what makes Petworth a great neighborhood.
Read MoreAgenda for tonight's ANC 4D meeting
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Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4D meets tonight at Truesdell Elementary Campus, 800 Ingraham St NW at 7pm. Their draft agenda is after the Read More link. Commissioner David Sheon will not be in attendance.
Read MoreA pop-up and a clean up
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A hot beverage on a cold, cold day from Penny Brew, and a group of neighbors who volunteered their time to clean up Grant Circle.
Read MoreDistrust and desire: When a neighborhood and a restaurant collide
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Most people in Petworth love the idea of a family-oriented restaurant nearby, and having a place to walk to and get a good meal at a good price. That said, here's what happens when business owners don't understand how to connect to their community, and the community doesn't trust the business owners.
Read MoreChanges at Town & Country Market reflect changes to the neighborhood
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Teshome Chekole has owned the Town & Country Market at 823 Upshur St NW for a little over 13 years. Affectionally known as "T" to many residents, Teshome has seen the neighborhood change during that time; back then one of the major concerns was dealing with crime. Today, it's how to appeal to a neighborhood that's changing.
Read MoreGreen Neighbors - Paris climate talks and a jump in a frozen river
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If you think that somehow, these two things are intimately related to climate science and the education of Petworth residents, you'd be right. Green Neighbors is an all-volunteer group founded in 2013, focused on working to fight climate change and promote sustainability on the local level.
Read MoreParents trying to find their way through safety issues
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Fears for student safety, vehicles getting side-swiped and a lack of crossing guards at key intersections has many Petworth parents on edge and looking to DDOT for answers
Read More"Penny Brew" coffee pop-up to open on Mondays at Domku
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Starting next Monday, January 18th, a new coffee and events concept called Penny Brew will start serving fresh-brewed coffees and small eats at Domku. Open every Monday from 8am to 3pm, Penny Brew is the passion of Rachel Pace, who’s hoping the pop-up will give her the experience (and community feedback) she needs to open her own shop next summer.
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Join President Lincoln’s Cottage on September 19, from 10am to 2pm, for their free annual Homecoming celebration inspired by the Lincoln family’s time living on the grounds of the Soldiers’ Home, here in the Petworth neighborhood.