DDOT meeting on Grant Circle status, Tuesday, May 2nd

DDOT meeting on Grant Circle status, Tuesday, May 2nd

DDOT has announced a community meeting to discuss Grant Circle. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 2 from 6:30-8:00 PM at EL Haynes Public Charter School, (4501 Kansas Avenue NW), in the gymnasium. 

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May's "First Friday" arts event on Upshur Street is this week!

May's "First Friday" arts event on Upshur Street is this week!

The next "First Friday" arts event is set for this Friday, May 5th from 6-8pm on Upshur Street. This event brings musicians, artists and more to retail and restaurants along Upshur Street, helping to support both the arts and our local businesses. This week, the Petworth Arts Collaborative has partnered with "Georgia Avenue Thrive" to be able to bring even more ART and community engagement.

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The diary of a desperate allergy patient

The diary of a desperate allergy patient

I was like an alarm clock for my condo neighbors, violently sneezing every morning. Everyone knew when I was in the office because they could hear me sneezing, coughing and blowing my nose. My daughters claimed it was extremely embarrassing out in public. The last straw came with all the mouth breathing, people calling me “sir” at work on the phone, and sneezing through the prayer and sermon at church.

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The 2nd "People of Petworth" social is Friday, April 28th

The 2nd "People of Petworth" social is Friday, April 28th

Last month saw the kick-off of a new social gathering called the "People of Petworth." The new social is the idea of three residents who want to create a more "social" social by meeting up at a bar. It's a good way to try out new restaurants/bars and hang out with your neighbors. Everyone is invited to attend.

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SW Petworth Lemonade Social kicks off the season on Wednesday, April 26th

SW Petworth Lemonade Social kicks off the season on Wednesday, April 26th

The Southwest Petworth Lemonade Social will take place this Wednesday, April 26th from 6:30pm to dark at the grassy triangle located at the intersection of Kansas Ave & Quincy St/13th St.  

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Sherman Circle clean up on Sunday, April 30th

Sherman Circle clean up on Sunday, April 30th

ANC 4D Commissioner Amy Hemingway posted about an upcoming clean up effort for Sherman Circle. This is a great opportunity to help keep the popular local park looking ship-shape -- and then you can enjoy the Sherman Circle Social later that day.

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Want to help clean up SW Petworth? Join the planning meeting on April 29th

Want to help clean up SW Petworth? Join the planning meeting on April 29th

New ANC 4C Commissioner Bennet Hilley sent out an email to the SW Petworth listserv, suggesting neighbors get together at the end of April to plan a neighborhood clean up and beautification day. Here's Bennett's message:

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Featured: 411 Farragut St NW, a large, beautifully renovated rowhouse

Featured: 411 Farragut St NW, a large, beautifully renovated rowhouse

This week's Featured Property is 411 Farragut Street NW, a beautiful 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home featuring modern amenities, off-street parking and more in Petworth / Brightwood Park.

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Come out to support upgrades at Petworth Rec Center

Come out to support upgrades at Petworth Rec Center

Councilmember Brandon Todd's office is looking for people to attend a Council Committee on Transportation & Environment meeting to testify in support of upgrades at the Petworth Recreation Center. You'll need to RSVP to testify. The meeting is Wednesday, April 26th at 10am. Details:

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"So many options..." a Petworth taqueria taste-test

"So many options..." a Petworth taqueria taste-test

Last month, newly minted Taqueria del Barrio on Upshur Street joined Taqueria Habanero and Mezcalero Cocina Mexicano on 14th Street to form a sort of Petworth "taqueria trifecta" of taquerias. Three trendy taco joints, all opened recently or in the last few years, at all around the same price point, within half a mile of each other. When you want a taco, what's a hungry resident to do?

Contributing writer Yuliya Panfil decided this called for a taco taste test. Here's her report...

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There's a new date for Celebrate Petworth, chance to get involved

There's a new date for Celebrate Petworth, chance to get involved

The Celebrate Petworth festival is usually the first week of June, but this year it has been moved to the Fall to accommodate schedules, permits, etc. This year's festival looks to be bigger, with more food, more stages and hopefully beautiful Fall weather.

Founder Tom Pipkin sent out an email to the local listservs today:

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Getting to know Community Forklift, from DC Green Living

Getting to know Community Forklift, from DC Green Living

Petworth resident Roshani Kothari, who writes the DC Green Living blog, published a really good overview of the very cool Community Forklift organization. Check it out...

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CM Brandon Todd & ANC Commissioner Cooper look to get a meeting with DC Courts

CM Brandon Todd & ANC Commissioner Cooper look to get a meeting with DC Courts

There are two main concerns expressed about DC Superior Courts taking ownership of the old Petworth post office at 4211 9th Street NW, specifically its location close to the burgeoning Upshur Street retail and restaurants, and the lack of communication with the community about the facility.

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