It’s all about the neighborhood
It isn't just the Petworth food scene that's changed a lot in the past ten years. The Petworth area has become a hub of diverse and effective fitness studios (not simple gyms, alas). From personal training to dance style classes to crossfit, Petworth has a ton of options. Listed below are just a few of my new favorite places that I think everyone from fitness enthusiasts to workout newbies will enjoy.
Read MoreHappy New Year! It's been a crazy year for many reasons, but I'm grateful that the blog has continued to grow and be read by so many people. The blog went viral nationally a few times, and appeared on the front page of HuffPost and NPR, was quoted by the New York Times and helped change animal welfare laws in the District, and was voted Best Community Blog (runner up!) for the second time in two years. Not too shabby. Here's a look at the top 10 articles and content based on number of unique readers from the past year. I hope the year ahead is a healthy and happy one for you.
Read MoreA crossing guard, Jawan Thompson, was the victim of a hit and run collision on Wednesday, December 20th, and was left with a fractured neck and broken pelvis. There is a GoFundMe campaign to assist Ms. Thompson with her medical bills and recuperation if you are able to help.
Read MoreMPD Lt. Anthony Washington, who manages the Police Service Area 407, held a regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, December 21st to discuss crime and other issues in the Petworth area. (PSA 407 covers most of central Petworth). Ward 4 Councilmember Brandon Todd and his staff were in attendance, along with a large contingent of residents.
Here's an overview of the meeting.
Read MorePetworth has seen a large increase in the number of restaurants of many different cuisine types. From fancy pizza to a Latin wine bar, Japanese-inspired to casual dining. But what's working for you -- or not working -- about our restaurants in Petworth?
Whether you're feeling Zen or perturbed about it, the Department of Parks and Recreation is finishing work on the new "meditation park" being built at the triangular lot between Kansas, Quincy and 13th Streets. What was once an open green space will now be a place to sit and contemplate.
Pics in the full article.
Read MoreIf you want an exercise routine that will get at every part of your body and leave you sore for days (in a good, “I did it” kind of way!), check out District Pilates (4011 Georgia Ave NW). The boutique pilates studio started with a location in Shaw, and recently opened up a second location on Georgia and Shepherd Street in Petworth.
Read MoreAfter a year of waiting, residents concerned about noise and vibrations they believe are caused by WMATA Metro trains are still waiting to know the cause.
Read MoreAdvisory Neighborhood Commission 4D's next meeting is Tuesday, December 19th at 6:30pm. ANC 4D hosts their meetings at the Washington Latin Public Charter School in the Multipurpose Room, 5200 2nd Street NW. Here is the draft agenda:
Read MoreThe DC Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) has $2 million dollars allocated by the DC government to upgrade the Petworth Playground at 8th and Taylor Streets NW. The process of planning the enhancements and changes has begun, starting with a meeting on December 7th with a group of residents. DPR laid out the timeline and set expectations for next steps. Here's an overview.
Read MoreGood news for those planning to ring in 2018 in the neighborhood: a flurry of bar and restaurant openings in 2017 means you have plenty of options to get your party on. Petworth has too much going on to do a comprehensive round-up, so we’ve picked the best of the best. Trends this year: lots of nostalgia, fewer kid-friendly options. Here are our top pics:
Read MoreTwo days, two different shootings at the same place. One person sent to the hospital with a gunshot wound. What's going on?
Read MoreEvery year Washingtonian Magazine compiles a list of Washington’s Top-Producing Real Estate Agents, the individuals and teams who sold the most in the preceding year. In both 2016 and 2017 Marc Dosik from Help-U-Sell Federal Realty was placed on this list. [sponsored article]
Read MoreI drove by Annie's Ace Hardware on Saturday night just after 7pm to see half a dozen MPD cars parked out front. According to MPD's twitter account, and an MPD notification email today, the store was robbed at gunpoint by two men.
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