It's a "Thriller" Apple Pie Baking contest at the 14th & Kennedy Fall Festival

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It's a "Thriller" Apple Pie Baking contest at the 14th & Kennedy Fall Festival

Games, apple pie and a live Thriller performance! Yaasss!

Calling all aspiring bakers!  This Saturday, October 28th, the 14th & Kennedy Farmers Market is putting on it's first Fall Festival! Events will include a "Thriller" dance class, a moon bounce, pumpkin decorating, kids costume parade, scarecrow making and... an apple pie baking contest to benefit your pride and the market's SNAP program. Here's how to enter the contest and a look at the events.

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Water forum looks to answer residents DC Water questions

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Water forum looks to answer residents DC Water questions

Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4D is hosting a community meeting with representatives from DC Water and other DC agencies to discuss resident concerns with high water bills and flooding issues. Tuesday, October 24, 6:30-8:30pm Washington Latin Public Charter School (5200 2nd St NW) .

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Halloween events happening in the Petworth area

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Halloween events happening in the Petworth area

It's time for another spooky Halloween holiday in Petworth! Below is a list of events happening over the weekend and through Tuesday, October 31st. If you know of an event not listed below, contact Drew.

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DDOT to begin changes to Grant Circle on Tuesday, 10/24 (updated)

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DDOT to begin changes to Grant Circle on Tuesday, 10/24 (updated)

The Department of Transportation (DDOT) will begin to implement the "Buffered Bike Lane and Pedestrian Safety Improvement Plan" changes to Grant Circle on Tuesday, October 24th. DDOT expects the work to take 7-10 days. See the design and the Notice of Intent from August in the full article.

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New DDOT fees could mean an end to the popular Petworth Farmers Market

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New DDOT fees could mean an end to the popular Petworth Farmers Market

New meter fees put in place by DC Department of Transportation (DDOT) this year are threatening the longevity of the Petworth Community Farmers Market, according to members of the Market's board. With an 800% increase in fees, they fear they'll have to close for good in two years. New legislation from Councilmember Brandon Todd is designed to help.

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Taqueria Del Barrio & Gina Chersevani bring fun seasonal cocktails to Upshur

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Taqueria Del Barrio & Gina Chersevani bring fun seasonal cocktails to Upshur

Taqueria del Barrio has amped up its cocktail menu just in time for Fall, working with renowned beverage consultant, Gina Chersevani, to create playful & tasty new choices in tune with the season. (Sponsored)
 

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Answers from Glen: kitchens, bathrooms, ACs and the smell of smoke

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Answers from Glen: kitchens, bathrooms, ACs and the smell of smoke

Today we look at kitchens, bathrooms, air conditioners and how to get the the smell of cigarette smoke out of your house.

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Get a yard sign and Petworth magnet at the Farmer's Market this weekend!

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Get a yard sign and Petworth magnet at the Farmer's Market this weekend!

I'll be at the Petworth Farmer's Market on Saturday, October 21st from 9:30am - 1pm selling the Glad You're Our Neighbor signs, as well as Proud to Live in a Sanctuary City and Love Lives Here -- and Petworth magnets!

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Alleypalooza 6 gives a facelift to Petworth’s worst alleys

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Alleypalooza 6 gives a facelift to Petworth’s worst alleys

At long last, some of Petworth’s filthiest and broken up alleys are getting a facelift, thanks to Mayor Muriel Bowser’s Alleypalooza. This is the sixth phase of the city's ongoing initiative to focus on alley repair within DC, and will run from mid-October through mid-December. So far, the city has repaired more than 400 alleys through the program in the past several years.

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New PBS show spotlights Ruta del Vino in upcoming episode

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New PBS show spotlights Ruta del Vino in upcoming episode

Local PBS station WETA (channel 26) has a new food/restaurant-focused show starting tonight, October 18th at 8pm called Check Please! Local Latin restaurant Ruta del Vino will get reviewed on the second episode on October 25th at 8pm.

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Celebrate Dia de Los Muertos in a three-day event here in Petworth

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Celebrate Dia de Los Muertos in a three-day event here in Petworth

Petworth Arts Collaborative is preparing for their biggest event since their founding almost a year ago and are seeking participants to share the three day event celebrating Dia de los Muertos. They are looking for people to participate in creating altars and artwork. The deadline to apply in their Call for Altars and Student Themed First Friday is fast approaching on Saturday October 28th. 

Here's a look at the three day event...

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SHARE Fair at Roosevelt HS gives you a chance to teach or learn from your neighbors

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SHARE Fair at Roosevelt HS gives you a chance to teach or learn from your neighbors

The new Brightwood-Petworth Citizens Association is hosting their launch party and SHARE Fair  on Saturday, October 21st in the atrium at Roosevelt High School from 1:30-4:30pm.  

The SHARE Fair is a great opportunity for neighbors to learn from other neighbors and celebrate the diversity and skills present in our community.  

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Answers from Glen: bricks, roofs and sewer lines

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Answers from Glen: bricks, roofs and sewer lines

Here's the next article in the Ask Glen! column, where readers can submit questions to local Petworth contractor Glen Sperling of Harmony Remodeling and get answers.

Today we look at a unmotared bricks, a roof and a sewer issue.

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Roosevelt HS is looking for families to host visiting French students for a week

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Roosevelt HS is looking for families to host visiting French students for a week

The school is looking for parents of Roosevelt junior and students students willing to host the students at their homes for the week. It's a great opportunity for the students from both countries and the host families.

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