Gumbo Records celebrates one year with gumbo cookoff this week

Gumbo Records celebrates one year with gumbo cookoff this week

Gumbo Records and the Gumbo Lounge opened up last year to sell antiques, collectibles and old records at 205 Upshur St NW. They're celebrating their one year anniversary with a gumbo cook-off on Wednesday, October 26th from 7:30pm - 10pm and you're invited. Better yet, bring a gumbo dish and win a prize or two!

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Livability Study, Congress, grants and more at the October ANC 4C meeting

Livability Study, Congress, grants and more at the October ANC 4C meeting

The Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4C met on Thursday, October 13th to discuss DDOT’s Livability Study, welcome Congressional Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton and agree to disagree, but nicely from now on.

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New Facebook group advocates for 14th Street express busline

New Facebook group advocates for 14th Street express busline

There's been a desire for an express busline on 14th Street for several years. DDOT studied the need in 2011 and 2012, and recommended that an express line be established. But so far... nothing has been done. There's a new Facebook group set up for residents to work together to push the city to move forward with the plan.

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Shopping local helps you and our Petworth businesses

Shopping local helps you and our Petworth businesses

Petworth is a unique neighborhood in many ways: we have tree-lined streets, two of DC’s most beautiful Circles, a healthy mix of single-family homes and apartment buildings, and a great sense of community. But one of our most striking characteristics is that we have a host of wonderful local businesses, many of whose owners and employees live right here in Petworth.

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Local Halloween events and block parties

Local Halloween events and block parties

It's Halloween time -- now updated! 

Besides going door to door looking for porch lights turned on to find the people giving out candy, there's a number of block parties and other events happening to keep everyone entertained, spooked and safe. 

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A home for the frugal and fashionable, and the rich at heart

A home for the frugal and fashionable, and the rich at heart

"Thrifting," the buying and selling of quality used goods, has been a signature part of 43-year-old Fia Thomas’ life. Coming from a family upbringing in which thrifting was second nature, Thomas started a business made for the enjoyment of her life-long hobby. 

This is a special article by Howard University student Sytonia Reid.

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October draft agenda for ANC 4C meeting, Thursday Oct 13th

October draft agenda for ANC 4C meeting, Thursday Oct 13th

The Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4C is meeting on Thursday, October 13th for the October meeting. (The meeting was moved from the normal Wednesday to accommodate the Jewish holidays.) DC Delegate to Congress Eleanor Holmes Norton will be at the meeting.

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Ariel Espinal, Annie's Hardware manager missing since Saturday

Ariel Espinal, Annie's Hardware manager missing since Saturday

Ariel Espinal, a store manager at Annie’s Hardware, has gone missing. He has been with the company for three years, and they’re spearheading the effort to find Ariel. 

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Aw man, Petworth Jazz Project cancelled due to rain

Aw man, Petworth Jazz Project cancelled due to rain

And once again, rain is the party-pooper and the Petworth Jazz Project is cancelled for tonight, Saturday, October 8th.

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Petworth Jazz Project on Saturday, Oct 8th - go away rain!

Petworth Jazz Project on Saturday, Oct 8th - go away rain!

It's time for a redo for the rained out July Petworth Jazz Project, with the final show of the season this Saturday, October 8th at the Petworth Park, 8th & Taylor Streets NW. 

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Getting to know Himitsu, the new Petworth restaurant opening soon

Getting to know Himitsu, the new Petworth restaurant opening soon

Whether it’s fate, kismet or constant coincidence, Carlie Steiner and Kevin Tien spent more than a year bumping into each other working at Oyamel and other DC restaurants, one creating interesting cocktails and the other cooking up inspired cuisine. Now these two are close friends and the partners behind Himitsu, the new Japanese-inspired restaurant opening at 828 Upshur Street. They’re looking to mix their individual skills into a new take on food and drink.

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Get ready, Gilmoreversary is coming to Qualia in Petworth

Get ready, Gilmoreversary is coming to Qualia in Petworth

On Wednesday, October 5th, Qualia Coffee will be transporting fans (and those that want a free cup of joe) to Luke’s Diner of Stars Hollows in the setting of the iconic WB show, The Gilmore Girls. 

Qualia is one of five coffee shops in the DC area that will be celebrating “Gilmoreversary” (the 16th anniversary of the airing of the pilot episode of Gilmore Girls – for those of us not in the know). 

This is the first article by new contributing writer Zina Abdelaziz.

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A Petworth connection to the National Museum of African American History and Culture

A Petworth connection to the National Museum of African American History and Culture

The things that make up our history as a nation come right from our own neighborhood. Learn about Petworth's connection to the new National Museum of African American History and Culture.

With the grand opening and dedication of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC), we see history being redefined and shaped right before our eyes. 

Linda Crichlow-White is a well-known educator and author of “Back Then, There,” as well as being a former Petworth resident. While cleaning out her Aunt Edna’s DC apartment, Linda discovered old beauty products and supplies, posters, handbills and other significant items that she donated to the NMAAHC to add to their collection.

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Cappy's Crabs gets a new concept and name

Cappy's Crabs gets a new concept and name

Ever since Crane & Turtle closed earlier this year, people have wondered what will be the new restaurant to replace it on Upshur Street. Owner Paul Ruppert opened a short-term concept for Chesapeake seafood called Cappy's Crabs; the plan was for Cappy's to close by Labor Day and for a new idea to open in that space.

That new place is ... 

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