Here's how to help change DC animal welfare laws (it needs your support)

Here's how to help change DC animal welfare laws (it needs your support)

DC Councilmember Mary Cheh has asked that residents reach out to her and other councilmembers to push for changes to DC's animal welfare laws. Change needs you to help make it happen. Here's how.

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A frozen heart: A dog left outside in freezing temperatures, frustrated neighbors and a city agency that can’t seem to help

A frozen heart: A dog left outside in freezing temperatures, frustrated neighbors and a city agency that can’t seem to help

There’s a dog that’s been stuck in a small fenced-in area in freezing temperatures, snow and wind, and even with the continual efforts of a group of neighbors, neither the homeowner, the dog’s owner nor the city has changed the dog’s situation. 

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Red Derby is looking for a new cook if you want to toss your hat in the ring

Red Derby is looking for a new cook if you want to toss your hat in the ring

The Red Derby told me that they're currently hiring for a new cook for their kitchen, and whether you've got years of experience behind the counter or just enjoy watching Food Network, they're interested in meeting you.

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Draft agenda for ANC 4C Jan 11th meeting, first of the new term

Draft agenda for ANC 4C Jan 11th meeting, first of the new term

The Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4C meets on Wednesday, January 11th from 6:30pm - 9pm at the Petworth Library, 4200 Kansas Avenue NW. This will be the first meeting of the 2017-2018 commission -- it's a good opportunity to meet the new commissioners. Draft agenda after the break.

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Dine out for charity with Petworth restaurants

Dine out for charity with Petworth restaurants

Fourteen local restaurants are coming together on Tuesday, January 10th from 5-10pm to give back to the community and donate money to two good organizations. The restaurants will give 10% of their proceeds for the evening to Powell Elementary School and Celebrate Petworth. It's a great opportunity to try a new local restaurant or visit a favorite.

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Petworth's First Friday kicks of 2017 with music, art & shopping discounts along Upshur Street

Petworth's First Friday kicks of 2017 with music, art & shopping discounts along Upshur Street

This Friday, January 6th from 6-8pm, the Collaborative is showcasing Bill Crandall's excellent Místochord at the Third Floor (above Slim's Diner), painter Tanya Renne at Hank's Cocktail Bar, and Literary Cocktails with Chantal Tseng at Petworth Citizen, along with special shopping discounts.

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Sherman Circle helps ring in a Happy 2017 (video)

Sherman Circle helps ring in a Happy 2017 (video)

Curtis Gilbert and Chris Rowland helped ring in the new year with a special "ball drop" at Sherman Circle. Pics and video courtesy of ANC 4D Commissioner-elect Amy Hemingway.

 

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WMATA says it continues to research reports of shaking homes in Petworth

WMATA says it continues to research reports of shaking homes in Petworth

In a follow-up article by the Washington Post published on December 31st, reporter Martine Powers met with residents to investigate the possibility that the noise and shaking is being caused by an increase in usage of the new 7000 series trains.

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There's a new POP in Petworth

There's a new POP in Petworth

There's a new "pop" in Petworth, and it's delicious. Stella*s Popcorn (4414 Georgia Avenue NW) started out as a food truck offering a variety of flavored popcorn to hungry DC office workers, from pumpkin spice white French chocolate to the ever-popular clarified butter and sea salt. 

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Lighthouse Yoga’s Baby and Me yoga class grows with the neighborhood

Lighthouse Yoga’s Baby and Me yoga class grows with the neighborhood

Most Fridays, my seven-month-old daughter and I walk south on 9th Street to Lighthouse Yoga Center to attend a Baby and Me Yoga class. Lately, babies are packed into the studio like gurgling, diapered sardines. And virtually every parent in the 17-member class calls Petworth home.

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New Year's: What's happening where in the neighborhood (updated!)

New Year's: What's happening where in the neighborhood (updated!)

Here’s a look at some of the best New Years Eve goings on in our area. 

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"Peace on Earth": Thoughts on the holidays

"Peace on Earth": Thoughts on the holidays

The holidays were family time, cultivating traditions, and having hope in things unseen. We didn’t feel like we were lacking anything because our parents filled in the blanks. We were loved, encouraged and protected. And then stuff happened…

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King’s Nails on Upshur getting a makeover this winter

King’s Nails on Upshur getting a makeover this winter

King’s Nails on 832 Upshur Street will get a makeover and perhaps a new name this winter, according to the salon’s owner, Hoanh Thi Pham. 

This is the first article by new contributing writer Yuliya Panfil.

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Finally feeling at home: civic duty and neighborhood pride

Finally feeling at home: civic duty and neighborhood pride

I lived in DC for almost 10 years — a lifetime in our transient city — before I set foot in the Wilson Building, home of the DC Council. On Tuesday, December 6th, I found myself waiting outside the council chamber with my seven-month-old strapped to my chest so I could look our councilmembers in the eye when they voted on a landmark paid leave bill.

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