The 2020 ANC 4D candidates, in their own words

The 2020 ANC 4D candidates, in their own words

ANC 4D has six single member districts, one of which has no candidate running for the seat (4D05).

Here are interviews with the five 2020 candidates (one seat has no one running… maybe you should?).

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Bring Trick-or-Treating home with this fun game & treats box from a Petworth local

Bring Trick-or-Treating home with this fun game & treats box from a Petworth local

Petworth local Victoria Richards loves Halloween, a passion she learned from her father. “He’s a Halloween fanatic,” she said, “who would decorate our family home with fake cobwebs, spiders and pumpkins every Halloween. Although my siblings and I have left home, he still goes overboard with the Halloween decorations and makes sure our house is one with "the good candy."

That passion for Halloween — and her sadness about how Covid is impacting celebrating the day — led the 27-year old to start her own Etsy business selling a “Trick or Treat Box” for kids.

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Halloween is coming, join a (socially distant) parade!

Halloween is coming, join a (socially distant) parade!

We asked readers what their thoughts are about celebrating Halloween… do we go trick or treating? Do we give out candy? Is it ghosts and ghouls in the streets, but no one else? Here’s the responses from readers, and an invitation to attend a Socially Distant Halloween Parade!

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Featured Property: 703 Randolph St NW

Featured Property: 703 Randolph St NW

Bright, fresh, new, and gorgeous 2-bedroom, 2 bath condo in the true heart of Petworth at 703 Randolph Street NW. This unit has a wide-open floor plan with high-end finishes and a beautiful color palette.

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Ideas on how to find balance with working from home and distant learning [sponsored]

Ideas on how to find balance with working from home and distant learning [sponsored]

As a community, I am sure we can all agree that these last five months have turned our lives somewhat upside down. From distant learning, to virtual meetings and virtual celebrations to limited socials gatherings, what a job we have just balancing it all! Now here is the start of a new school year, and where’s the balance?

Party Time STEAMing Engineers at 205 Upshur Street can help.

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Show the veterans at AFRH some love by making a short video!

Show the veterans at AFRH some love by making a short video!

President Lincoln’s Cottage is holding its annual Homecoming event to support the veterans who call the Armed Forces Retirement Home their home. This year, due to the pandemic, they’re asking the community to submit videos to show their appreciation for the men and women who gave their time to defend our country.

“We invite members of the Petworth community to submit videos for them and share them with the Lincoln's Cottage team. We will edit the videos we receive into one meaningful video for the veterans to enjoy on their senior TV.”

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Featured property: 629 Farragut Street NW

Featured property: 629 Farragut Street NW

No corners were cut with this property! This home at 629 Farragut Street NW boasts authentic 3/4" hardwood floors throughout the well-planned open floor layout. With the large living and dining space just off the updated kitchen, you'll be able to enjoy entertaining friends and family or keep an eye out on the kids while they're at school.

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We're gonna be on TV and want your opinion

We're gonna be on TV and want your opinion

A local TV station is doing a show about real estate in Petworth and 16th Street Heights, and asked Petworth News to offer some on-camera background on the history and interesting architectural details on both neighborhoods.

So we’re looking to you for help!

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Sneak peek of Menya Hosaki, set to open on Wednesday 9/9

Sneak peek of Menya Hosaki, set to open on Wednesday 9/9

Menya Hosaki, the new ramen restaurant at 845 Upshur St NW, is getting ready to open their doors to the neighborhood on Wednesday, September 9th. They’re doing a few practice nights with friends and family this week, getting ready for next week.

Here’s a sneak peak inside…

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Win a free masked storytelling tour of Lincoln's Cottage or the National Cemetery!

Win a free masked storytelling tour of Lincoln's Cottage or the National Cemetery!

President Lincoln’s Cottage, located on the grounds of the Armed Forces Retirement Home off of Rock Creek Church Road, is offering a chance to win 4 tickets to attend one of their latest socially-distanced tours!

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Menya Hosaki is the passionate exploration of Eric Yoo’s love for ramen, family and community

Menya Hosaki is the passionate exploration of Eric Yoo’s love for ramen, family and community

We first met up with Eric Yoo in March 2019, back when the world didn’t know about Covid-19, and the idea of opening a new restaurant was nerve-wracking for completely different reasons. Now, over a year later Eric is getting ready to open his new ramen restaurant, Menya Hosaki, on Upshur Street. His passion for ramen, his description of the menu and his deep-seated reasons for upending his life to open a ramen restaurant sounds like Petworth’s latest Asian restaurant is going to be amazing.

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Want to write for Petworth News? We're looking for contributors!

Want to write for Petworth News? We're looking for contributors!

If you're already involved in the community -- or want to be more involved -- and enjoy writing, we’re looking for contributors to write for Petworth News. Happy to chat with anyone who lives in Petworth and the surrounding neighborhoods like Park View, Brightwood, Crestwood, Shepherd Park, etc.

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A lush Petworth blooms in August from the rain

A lush Petworth blooms in August from the rain

If you’ve found yourself walking around our beautiful neighborhood admiring the flowers and wondering what you’re looking at, we’re here to help. Welcome to "Petworth Blooming,” a popular series featuring some of the most common plants and flowers seen around Petworth. Follow @petworthblooms on Instagram for additional photos of our neighborhood flora.

We’ve gotten plenty of rain for most of the summer, so the neighborhood is looking especially verdant this year! Now when do we get a break from the humidity?

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The squeaky wheel gets the field

The squeaky wheel gets the field

Pushing back can work. Last week we reported on a group of Petworth neighbors fighting to prevent a small grassy field inside an alley from becoming a new row home development with 9 units. It appears they were successful.

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