MPD responds to resident concerns, steps up bike patrols
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I heard from Lt Anthony Washington that MPD is planning to add a new mountain bike patrol in the area as a response to resident concerns and crime trends. Details ...
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Does your tap water taste funny? It's spring cleaning by DC Water
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DC Water, which runs the sewer and tap water system in DC, is temporarily changing the disinfectant they use to keep the system clean between March 7th and May 2nd. The change from chloramine to chlorine will result in a different smell and taste for tap water. DC Water recommends running the cold water tap for approximately two minutes and refrigerating tap water to reduce the chlorine taste and odor. Probably a good idea to use a filter.
Read MoreMPD arrests burglary suspect, Georgia Ave homeowners can breath a bit easier
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Multiple home burglaries that occurred recently along the 3800 block of Georgia Avenue and one on Quincy have been closed with the arrest on Wednesday of a suspect. According to MPD, they arrested 33 year old Tremaine McDowell of Northwest DC. He was charged with three counts of Burglary One and one count of Burglary Two. Good work MPD!
Read the MPD press release.
Read MoreWendy's on Georgia Ave closed Thursday for health violation
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According to the DC Department of Health, the Food Safety & Hygiene Inspection Services Division (FSHISD) shut down the Wendy's at 3900 Georgia Avenue NW today for a health violation.
Read More739 Newton Place #301: Featured Listing of the Week
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If you're looking for a one bedroom condo in the Petworth / Park View / Columbia Heights area, then Tom Welch from Evers & Co Real Estate has a great option for you. It's also the Featured Listing of the Week: 739 Newton Place NW, unit 301.
Read MorePresident Lincoln’s Cottage has two cool evening tours coming up, and more
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I heard from President Lincoln’s Cottage that they’re doing two special night-time tours of the Cottage this Thursday, March 17th and next Wednesday, March 23rd, at 6pm. Learn more >
Read MoreCM Todd takes questions, a new commish, Zoning issues galore & Little Coco’s: ANC 4C March meeting notes
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The March meeting for the Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4C was Wednesday, March 9th. I thought it would be a long meeting, and it ended up going right to the 9pm hard stop (the library closes at 9pm). A new Commissioner joined the ANC, Councilmember Brandon Todd spoke and answered questions, concerns about liquor licenses in 4C came up, as did about a bazillion Zoning issues and Gordon Banks, one of the owners of the upcoming Italian restaurant Little Coco’s, spoke about their upcoming outdoor seating.
Read MoreCommunity Cornerstone award recognizes Paul Ruppert and three other DC residents
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Each month, one of my favorite people on the DC Council, At-Large Councilmember Anita Bonds, gives out awards recognizing members of the DC community who "make an extraordinary impact to the quality of life and general well-being of the residents of the District of Columbia." Recipients are nominated by other DC residents, and selected by CM Bonds' office. This month, Petworth's own Paul Ruppert was one of the three recipient's of the Community Cornerstone awards.
Read MoreAffordable housing, inclusionary zoning, and new grants available: ANC 4D draft March agenda
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The Advisory Neighborhood Commission for 4D meets on Tuesday, March 15th at Truesdell EC (800 Ingraham St NW) at 7pm. Interesting agenda... read more >
Read MoreMPD serves warrant, seizes drugs and a gun on Rock Creek Church Rd
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Members of the Narcotics and Special Investigations Division executed a search warrant this afternoon around 4:30pm at 805 Rock Creek Church Road NW (located next to a daycare center).
Read More5319 4th Street NW: Featured Listing of the Week
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Ryan DaSilva from Compass brings you a fully renovated Wardman rowhouse located on a quiet tree-lined street in Petworth at 5319 4th Street NW. A gorgeous three bedroom, two-and-a-half bath home, this 1,700 square foot house, originally built in 1933, is complete with gleaming hardwood floors throughout. Read more...
Read MoreSlim's gets an opening date, new 3rd Floor available
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I think it's safe to say that Petworth area residents have been waiting in anticipation for the opening of Slim's Diner (4201 Georgia Avenue NW) for quite some time. There were hopes of a Fall opening, then maybe Winter... and now, according to owner Paul Ruppert, if everything goes well with the electrician finishing his work, the diner will open on...
Read MoreNew commissioner, new grant and lots of zoning issues: ANC 4C March 9th agenda
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The Advisory Neighborhood Commission for 4C has its March meeting on Wednesday, March 9th at 6:30pm at the Petworth Library. It looks like an interesting meeting with a full agenda.
Read MoreFor sale: An old vacant house that hard work made a family home once again
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When Jed and Scott bought in Petworth in 2009, the house they chose on Upshur Street needed a lot of work. It hadn’t been well-maintained, hadn’t been updated in decades and was sitting vacant with holes in the walls and ceilings. In a lot of ways, the house was representative of many other Petworth homes — built for a family, cycled through numerous hands over the years, left vacant and in disrepair, and now restored to a family home through hard work.
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