Traffic changes are coming to the Rock Creek Church Road area

Traffic changes are coming to the Rock Creek Church Road area

The DC Department of Transportation recently released a series of recommendations to address traffic flow and traffic calming in the neighborhood off of Rock Creek Church Road (between Webster and Upshur Streets).

ANC 4C Commissioner Jonah Goodman offers a deep dive into those changes that will impact the neighborhood.

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Sherman Circle (finally) gets a place to rest your weary feet

Sherman Circle (finally) gets a place to rest your weary feet

I am thrilled to report the National Park Service (NPS) installed four benches in Sherman Circle. This is the result of residents' requests and passion, and support from Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4D, Mayor Bowser, Councilmember Todd, and 4C Commissioner Joe Martin.  

Guest post by ANC 4D Commissioner Amy Hemingway.

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Two months after opening, Reliable Tavern heats up Petworth’s cocktail scene

Two months after opening, Reliable Tavern heats up Petworth’s cocktail scene

Is it a cocktail bar? Is it a dive? Or is it a pool hall?

Reliable Tavern General Managers Ben Long and Ben Alt don’t really care what you call it, so long as you’re having fun. 

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WMATA tries again to conduct Metro vibration study with local volunteers

WMATA tries again to conduct Metro vibration study with local volunteers

WMATA General Manager Paul Wiedefeld sent a response to Ward 4 Councilmember Brandon Todd's June 30th letter asking WMATA for an update on the noise and shaking allegedly caused by Metro trains running underground on the Green line in Petworth.

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Thanks for a great Shindig!

Thanks for a great Shindig!

My sincere thanks to everyone who came out to the Petworth News Shindig on Saturday night at Homestead. It was a great party -- tons of people came by to say hi, enjoy the food and drink and meet neighbors. Even the Mayor stopped by!

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Here's a peek at Chef Alex McCoy’s next restaurant opening on Upshur Street

Here's a peek at Chef Alex McCoy’s next restaurant opening on Upshur Street

Alex McCoy made a splash on the Food Network Star reality TV show two years ago, even as his star was already rising in DC. From Duke’s restaurant to Alfie’s to the soon-to-open Lucky Buns in Adam Morgan, Alex has made his passion for launching new restaurant ideas his career. The restaurant at 845 Upshur Street is the next new idea he’s working on, and he’s really excited about it.

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DC animal welfare laws strengthened as Momma's Law passes DC Council unanimously

DC  animal welfare laws strengthened as Momma's Law passes DC Council unanimously

Momma's Law, otherwise known as the Standard of Care for Animals Amendment Act of 2017, passed the DC Council today with a unanimous vote, ensuring stricter animal welfare laws in the District.

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Home projects giving you difficulties? Now you can "Ask an Expert" at Annie's Hardware

Home projects giving you difficulties? Now you can "Ask an Expert" at Annie's Hardware

Ever want to ask an expert about a nagging house project but didn't know who to ask? Annie's Ace Hardware on Upshur Street is making it easy with a special series of weekly chats with local contractor and neighbor Glen Sperling, owner of Harmony Remodeling

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Disturbing graffiti found in alley on Hamilton Street

Disturbing graffiti found in alley on Hamilton Street

A reader sent me an email and photo of a some disturbing graffiti he found while walking his dogs this morning in an alley along Hamilton Street. He's contacted the police, but wanted people to be aware. 

(Update: Graffiti has been removed.)

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First Friday returns to Upshur Street on July 7th

First Friday returns to Upshur Street on July 7th

Join the Petworth ARTS Collaborative for another First Friday in Petworth and support small businesses and DC artists. 

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A new patio gives Himitsu more seats, more ways to enjoy

A new patio gives Himitsu more seats, more ways to enjoy

The Japanese-inspired restaurant Himitsu opened up at 828 Upshur Street NW in late Fall 2016, and has been a successful and critically acclaimed addition to Petworth. But getting a table can be hard since they don’t take reservations. A new patio out front helps that, bringing wait times down from a high of three hours to only 45 minutes.

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Draft agenda for ANC 4C's July meeting

Draft agenda for ANC 4C's July meeting

The Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4C meets on the second Wednesday of every month in the downstairs meeting room of the Petworth Library (4200 Kansas Ave NW). Here's the draft agenda...

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Celebrate July 4th in Petworth with the Old Soldier's Home

Celebrate July 4th in Petworth with the Old Soldier's Home

If you're looking for a family-friendly, food-and-drink-enjoying evening, head over to the Armed Forces Retirement Home (aka Old Soldier's Home) for the 6th Annual July 4th Celebration. This year the evening kicks off at 4pm on the grounds of the Home (enter at Rock Creek Church Rd and Randolph St NW). 

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New mobile-friendly Community Calendar launches on its one-year anniversary!

New mobile-friendly Community Calendar launches on its one-year anniversary!

Last week, the Petworth News Community Calendar quietly celebrated its first anniversary. From ANC meetings to events on Upshur street, community classes at the Petworth library and neighborhood socials, the Community Calendar has evolved into a great resource for the neighborhood. We're excited to launch an all-new version that easier-to-use, prettier and works great on your phone.

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