Petworth neighbor launches business to create masks and promote women

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Petworth neighbor launches business to create masks and promote women

Erika Goodwin, a Petworth resident and a native Washingtonian, founded Creations by EME after sewing cloth masks for friends and family at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. She initially made masks to help cover her family and to keep them safe from the epidemic. She then started to make masks for her friends and extended family, to make sure that they were safe. Friends started to make large requests that never abated, and she realized that her hobby could become monetized and help fund her retirement.

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Black-owned restaurants share impacts of Covid and racial justice advocacy on business

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Black-owned restaurants share impacts of Covid and racial justice advocacy on business

Every restaurant I talked to had a different story. Fish in the Hood was concerned by neighborhood changes long before Covid arrived. Backyard Smoke Spot evaded closures because of its in-house convenience store. Mr. Braxton took a hit in sales due to Covid but has since largely recovered. Tsehay is still struggling and never saw tangible support from the promotion of Black-owned restaurants.

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AFRH reaches agreement on developing 80 acres for new retail, residential and more

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AFRH reaches agreement on developing 80 acres for new retail, residential and more

This past July, the Armed Forces Retirement Home (AFRH) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the DC government which set out the process to redevelop about 80 acres of its 272 acre campus. While a date for groundbreaking has not been set, the original redevelopment plan was approved in 2008, and then amended in 2018. AFRH will resubmit the master plans for review again later this fall.

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Fields 4 Valor farm helps veterans, and the Petworth resident who started it

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Fields 4 Valor farm helps veterans, and the Petworth resident who started it

Petworth resident Peter Scott has spent his entire adult life serving others. First the United States through his military career, and now to veterans in-need by providing food. Their Maryland farm provides 2 tons of food, and they can always use more volunteers to help.

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Featured Property: 755 Kenyon St NW

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Featured Property: 755 Kenyon St NW

Exposed brick brings through the full character of this cozy 2 bedroom, 2 bath rowhome, while the beautiful rustic wood flooring seamlessly connects all rooms on the main level.

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The 2020 ANC 4C candidates, in their own words

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The 2020 ANC 4C candidates, in their own words

ANC 4C has 10 single member districts, of which 2 have no opposition. The rest have two people running, so there’s 18 candidates offering their information. Remember, you only vote for one commissioner for your Single Member District.

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The 2020 ANC 4D candidates, in their own words

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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

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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!

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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

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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]

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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!

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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

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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

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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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