It’s all about the neighborhood
If you weren't sure about all the great things happening in Petworth this summer then A) you're not reading Petworth News enough, and
B) you're not subscribed to the "Celebrate Petworth Daily" bi-weekly newsletter. It's a great source of neighborhood activities.
June is busy! Takoma is having a "4th Street Block Party" on Saturday, June 13th from 5-7pm.
From an email on the listservs from Laura Barclay, the Executive Director of the Old Takoma Business Association:
"There will be food trucks, live music and activities for the kids at this inaugural all Takoma block party! Federal City Brothers Food Truck, straight out of Union Kitchen, will be making its first visit to Takoma along with Takoma favorite, DC Ballers (they're one of Drew's favorites, too). Additional trucks will be announced. Free popsicles for the kids! Music as well.
4th Street Block Party
Saturday, June 13th, 5-7pm
Location: 4th St NW between Cedar and Butternut Sts, NW (Google Map)
One block from the Takoma metro
Presented by the Old Takoma Business Association, Your Main Street Takoma, Takoma Station Tavern and Rock Creek Property Group.
The Grant Circle Social is 6pm this Wednesday at the ... well, at the Grant Circle.
Come hang out with your neighbors on what should be a good weather day! (Oh great, I just jinxed it.)
See you there!
1,000 Likes is rapidly approaching, and this new Petworth News website is getting close to launch, so I figured now is a good time to get an idea of who can attend a neighborhood party to celebrate. Click Read More to RSVP!
Read MoreThe Petworth Market in doing great today. I grabbed a few photos (below) and talked with a few vendors. You should definitely check out Black Pug Smokehouse if you get a chance today. They’re only at the Petworth Market 6 times this summer, as they are part of the Union Kitchen rotation.
Read more to see the full article and a bunch of great photos.
Read MoreAt Wednesday's ANC 4C monthly meeting (5/13), Commissioner John-Paul Hayworth reported an alleged attempted abduction had occurred recently at a bus stop next to E.L. Haynes Public Charter School. Obviously, this freaked me out when I heard about it, so I looked into the situation and wanted to share what I found out.
The short version is that it appears to have been a physical altercation between a pre-teen boy and a man getting onto the #63 bus at Kansas avenue near EL Haynes (occurred next to, not at the school).
Read MoreBelinda Garza, Matt Hartwig and cutie Graciela
There's a nice article on UrbanFamily.com about local residents Matt Hartwig and Belinda Garza and their reasons for moving to Petworth to put down roots. For them, it was about the community.
I've met both Matt and Belinda at local social and community events, and they are very engaged in the neighborhood.
From the article:
"Petworth is one of several neighborhoods in D.C. that’s seen a transformation as a result of the city’s landmark growth in recent years. New restaurants and businesses (including “an actual bookstore that sells books,” Hartwig wrily notes) have popped up within walking distance—and for the couple, so has a community."
Belinda is quoted saying about Petworth: “The neighborhood is changing so much, and so quickly, that all the residents are really active in what’s going on,” Garza says. D.C.’s growth has led to the development of New York-style enclaves with their own identities. Says Hartwig, “Each neighborhood is developing its own vibe. This one feels very family-oriented. You still have a nice mix of new people with longtime residents, who have seen the neighborhood go through all kinds of transitions.”
Source: Read the full article on UrbanFamily.
There are a lot of fun festivals and activities happening around Petworth in the upcoming weeks. Two schools are having events (EL Haynes and Powell both have festivals on May 30th), and Celebrate Petworth is June 6th.
Plus, the 149th Annual Strawberry Festival at St. Paul's Episcopal Church (i.e. the church in Rock Creek Cemetery) is happening on June 13th.
It sounds like a fun time for families of all sizes and ages. They plan on having pony rides, arts and crafts, music, moon bounces and a climbing wall.
Plus, the ever-popular tours of historic Rock Creek Cemetery.
Oh, and Strawberries. ;)
Save the Date:
Saturday, June 13, from 4-8 p.m.
201 Allison St. NW
While I wasn’t able to attend the ANC 4C meeting this Wednesday (5/13), two people who attended were kind enough to send me notes. Below is an overview of the meeting. If anything is wrong, blame the two kind people. (They asked for anonymity -- but you know who you are, so thanks for the notes!)
The meeting started on time and Commissioners were introduced, including Elisa Irwin, the new ANC 4C03 Commissioner replacing Jeff Standish (he resigned in March in order to move out of the area). I haven't met Ms. Irwin yet, but we're trying to schedule time to meet for an interview.)
Khalil Thompson, the Ward 4 liaison from the Mayor’s office...
Read MoreI was invited to attend a crime briefing at MPD’s Joint Operations Command Center this morning with Chief Lanier, 4D leadership, Deputy City Administrator Kevin Donahue and about 20 other residents and various DC officials, including Councilmember-Elect Brandon Todd. The topic was recent crimes along the Kennedy Street corridor. Mr. Donahue opened the meeting and said the purpose was...
Read MoreThe Dunkin Donuts in the Park Place building (850 Quincy St. NW) has applied for a permit to begin interior construction. They plan for seating for 28.
Read MoreHere's the new poster for the Celebrate Petworth festival on June 6th. Really looking forward to this, it's sure to be a great time. There's over 40 vendors participating, with plenty to do for families, kids and more.
Put it on your calendars, June 6, 11am - 5pm!
While I wasn't able to attend, looks like the Petworth Dance Project was a great event at the local Petworth Park (8th & Taylor St NW). Check out the video, and look for dance events the 2nd Saturday of each month through September!
Did you miss our first show? Do not fret there are more scheduled on the second Saturday of the month through September! Here is a look at the first PDP artist performances this past weekend and we hope to see you at the next one!! Thank you to all the artists, the performances were beautiful!! And again thank you to all our supporters especially Light House Yoga, CrossFit Petworth Dance Metro DC Petworth Citizen Cake Love, Leslie Griffith, Pamela Brown, Thomas and Lucan Pipkin! This was a great first show!! Here's to many more. #dcdance #ptwdance #petworthdanceproject #dcarts #dancedc
Posted by Petworth Dance Project on Monday, May 11, 2015
Looks like Upshur Pool is getting ready to open, as staff were giving the kid's pool a fresh coat of paint and filling up the larger pool.
According to the DPR website, the Upshur pool (4300 Arkansas Ave) should open around May 23nd. Spray parks open on Memorial Day weekend.
Thanks to Colin for the head's up!
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