2018 in Petworth: A year in review
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It was a busy year for Petworth News! Here’s a look back at the most popular articles of the year, as judged by number of times the article was read.
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New Year's Eve ball-drop at Sherman Circle ... at 7pm
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Come watch the ball drop for New Year’s at 1 Sherman Circle at 7pm
Read MorePetworth Playground renovations still planned, just delayed
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The playground at the Petworth Recreation Center has been scheduled for renovations since the budget passed in October 2017. The last meeting held by the Department of Parks and Recreation was in May 2018 to review the results of a residents’ survey DPR conducted. So where are we now?
Read MoreRetirements, zoning and emails… notes from ANC 4C’s December meeting
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Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4C held its last meeting of the year on Wednesday, December 12th. A fair number of current commissioners will be leaving the ANC, as the new term starts in January, including long-term 4C08 Commissioner Timothy Jones, who served for 22 years. And yes, there was some drama at the meeting. It is 4C, afterall.
Read MoreDraft agenda for ANC 4D December 18th meeting
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The Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4D meets on December 18th at 6:30pm at the Washington Latin Public Charter School in the Multipurpose Room. This will be the last meeting for a number of current commissioners, including Chair Lisa Colbert and Secretary Amy Hemingway.
Read MoreAn opportunity awaits at 1319 Randolph St NW, this week’s featured property
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After some elbow grease, this house is ready to be an amazing home again.
Read MoreDC politics come to the forefront; ANC 4C requests an inquiry into Councilmember Todd’s actions
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At the recent Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4C meeting on December 12th, the commission voted to send two letters to DC government requesting an investigation into emails sent by Ward 4 Councilmember Brandon Todd and State Board of Education candidate Rhonda Henderson.
Todd attended the meeting, and spoke on his behalf. This article includes a video of the proceedings.
Read MoreDel Barrio invites you to celebrate the holidays and donate to a great cause: kids!
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Taqueria del Barrio is sponsoring several holiday events this weekend, from cookie-making to cocktail enjoying, with donations to children’s groups being at the forefront. You’re invited to come celebrate! Check ‘em out…
Read MoreMore info on possible Bikeshare on Upshur
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Commissioner Jonah Goodman sent an email across the listservs on Sunday, December 9th that gives a pretty good idea of the different pros and cons for the options DDOT and the ANC are considering for a Capital Bikeshare near Upshur and Illinois Avenue.
Read MoreUpshur restaurants are doing fine, and would do better if you went out more
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What keeps Upshur and Petworth going strong is that it offers options that local people are looking for — places they want to visit and spend money. Asking what’s happening when there’s a closure is a valid question, but perhaps it’s how the question is asked that matters as well. Alarming people into thinking doom and gloom is on the horizon can become a self-fulfilling prophecy. In this case, one that isn’t true.
Read MoreGunfire on 5th Street leaves residents ducking for cover and shaking their heads
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Five shots, no injuries in the middle of a Friday afternoon.
Read MoreElection results for Ward 4 State Board of Education
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The special election for Ward 4 Member of the State Board of Education on Tuesday, December 4th, talked about in the press and played out on the street corners and farmers’ markets around the area, ended with a small voter turnout and a win for Petworth local Frazier O’Leary. Here’s a look at the vote results.
Read MoreThoughts on a bikeshare on Illinois and Upshur?
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ANC 4C09 Commissioner Joe Martin sent an email to a local listserv with the idea of adding a Capital Bikeshare station on Illinois Avenue, near Upshur and 5th Streets NW.
Read MoreThe final show of Battle of the Bands is Sunday, winner gets $1,000!
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Sunday, December 9th is the final show of the Battle of the Bands at the Capitol Cider House. Four bands will play, but only one will win $1,000! YOU get to vote for the winner… but only if you show up!
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