It’s all about the neighborhood
Tuesday night I had to pick up some medicine for my daughter so went to the local Georgia Avenue Safeway. Walking into the store from the underground parking lot, I see a stuffed rabbit doll sitting on the top of a trash can, looking rather forlorn. It looked sad sitting there, head down. It also looked really loved.
Read MoreThe Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4D serves north Petworth, Brightwood and Brightwood Park. A quietly effective ANC, 4D is made up of some professional people this term who have put in place extremely helpful community events like 4D Day, a health fair, participated in the Kennedy Street Festival and held legal-assistance events for returning citizens and youth. And zero name calling or cursing during public meetings.
Read MoreThe Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4C has had its fair share of dysfunction over the past years. Part of this is due to poor behavior on the part of some commissioners, some of it is new commissioners learning the ropes as there has been a large turnover on the commission. Come this November, a good portion of the ANC is running for reelection (most unopposed), with some new faces looking to join.
In alphabetical order, here are the candidates in 4C who took the time to respond to my request for information. All content below are their own, unedited words.
Read MoreGumbo 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!
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThere'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.
Read MorePetworth 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.
Read MoreIt'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.
Read More"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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreAriel 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.
Read MoreAnd once again, rain is the party-pooper and the Petworth Jazz Project is cancelled for tonight, Saturday, October 8th.
Read MoreIt'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.
Read MoreWhether 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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