Pics from Southwest Petworth Social
/Here's some pictures from tonight's Southwest Petworth Lemonade Social. Feel free to tag yourself in the photos on Facebook.
Posted by Petworth News on Wednesday, August 26, 2015
Petworth Jazz Project on Saturday, August 29th
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The next Petworth Jazz Project is this Saturday, August 29th on the lawn at Petworth Park (8th and Taylor St NW) featuring kids music by Baba Ras D and the "punk funk jazz" of Butcher Brown.
Read more after the break ...
Read MoreChief Lanier shares crime stats and sources
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Chief Cathy Lanier responded to an email from a resident the other day about the recent surge in violence, and confusion as to the reasons cited by MPD, the Police Union and the media. The Chief followed up today with another email to the MPD listservs with citations for her responses. See her email from August 26th after the break:
Read MoreConnect with a Petworth area listserv to stay informed
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If you’re already a member of a listserv, then you know about the plethora of information out there from neighbors, some useful, some not so much. But some people, long-time residents and new comers alike, don’t know all the different options available to stay informed on events and information in the area. To help that, I’ve put together a new page on Petworth News with a list of area listservs that you might find useful. Read more about area listservs...
Read MoreDiscussion with fantasy author Tom Doyle at Petworth Library
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(Cover of The Left-Hand Way, courtesy Tom Doyle.)
Author Tom Doyle will be at the Petworth Library to discuss his contemporary fantasy series Wednesday, August 26th at 7pm.
The first book, American Craftsmen, is about two modern magician soldiers who fight their way through the legacies of Poe and Hawthorne as they attempt to destroy an undying evil - and not kill each other first.
In the sequel, The Left-Hand Way, the craftsmen are hunters and hunted in a global race to save humanity from a new occult threat out of America’s past.
Come by to talk with the author and support your local Library!
A decision on the Riyad Market
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While I appreciate the effort any person puts in to start and run a business legitimately, the owner of the Riyad Market, Osman Mohammed, never seemed to want to be a part of the Petworth community or support the neighborhood. The closed up windows, the odd store hours, the off-putting signage and lastly, getting caught selling synthetic drugs. It’s that last one that is the downfall of the Riyad.
The Riyad has been evicted and will be closing its doors in November.
I spoke with Michael Aniton, the DC Assistant Attorney General in charge of the case against the Riyad. “The basis of the eviction case against the Riyad Market was the sale of synthetic drugs. We had detectives prepared to testify to the sale of synthetic drugs and community members prepared to testify to the negative impact that the market has had on the surrounding community.”
Mr. Mohammed, the owner of the Riyad, has signed a written agreement with the landlord to vacate the property by November 13, 2015. They agreed to resolve the issue in Landlord and Tenant court on Thursday, August 20th. If Mr. Mohammed fails to vacate the property or hand over the keys, or to pay the rent for September and October, the owner can have the U.S. Marshalls carry out the eviction.
“The role of the community is extremely important,” Mr. Aniton said. "The community should continue to report any suspicious or illegal activity that they observe at Riyad Market. I would also encourage the community to try to work with the owner of the property to make sure that the next tenant is a good, upstanding business that will bring positive energy to the community.”
I hope the Dudley family (the owners of the building) do bring in a business that will contribute to Petworth.
Chief Lanier responds to a resident's email and questions
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Popville posted an interesting email exchange between a resident who lives in MPD's 3rd District and Chief Cathy Lanier. The resident emailed the Chief asking for clarification on a number of items that have been bouncing back and forth in various listservs, police union messages and the news.
In a series of well-written emails to the Chief, the resident asked for clear answers on the reasons for the surge in violence and homicides, and wanted evidence to back up MPD's publicized answers.
Read more after the break...
Read MoreSexual assault reported on Grant Circle
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A woman was forcibly sexually assaulted on the unit block of Grant Circle sometime between 2am and 3:50am Monday morning by a man described by MPD as a "black male, 25-35 years old, dark complexion and short haircut. He was observed wearing a white shirt."
MPD thinks it's possible the suspect is an Uber driver, and was driving a white "sports" car with black leather seats.
Keep your eyes out and be careful.
Anyone who has information regarding this case should call police at 202-727-9099. Additionally, information may be submitted to the TEXT TIP LINE by text messaging 50411.
Southwest Petworth Lemonade Social this Wednesday
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The next Southwest Petworth Lemonade Social is this Wednesday, August 26th from 6:30pm to dark at the grassy triangle at Kansas Ave and Quincy Street. There's always some tasty lemonade and people have been bringing cookies, veggies and other treats -- feel free to bring something for neighbors (or local bloggers) to enjoy!
And make sure you tell your neighbors who may not be online -- getting out to meet people and kids in a causal setting makes for a great community event.
The SWP Lemonade Social is the fourth Wednesday of every month.
An interview with Chef Alex McCoy: a focus on authentic flavors and a casual atmosphere
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I spoke with Alex McCoy, one of the three founders of the new new Southeast Asian restaurant coming to 845 Upshur Street, to talk more about his goals with the restaurant, some menu ideas, the ambiance, and his thoughts on Petworth. Read the interview and see some photos of menu ideas after the break:
Read MoreWhat about a 14th Street Express Bus?
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ANC 4C Vice Chair Zach Teutsch sent out an email earlier today about a 14th Street express bus that many residents have been pushing WMATA to implement for a few years. There's an opportunity to share your opinion - and get your voice heard - coming up twice. Read Commissioner Teutsch's message after the break:
Read MorePictures from August Grant Circle Social
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Really nice Grant Circle Social this evening with lots of neighbors and lots of kids. I posted a bunch of photos on the Petworth News Facebook page, feel free to tag yourself or others! Read more to see the gallery!
Read MoreNotes from ANC 4D August meeting
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Purple tables! There must have been some event at Truesdell EC earlier in the day, and the tables were covered in purple construction paper. I really wanted a box of crayons... Alas, I took notes from the meeting instead. Read more to see photos and read the notes after the break...
Read MoreElevator rehab at Georgia Ave-Petworth Metro
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If you're a fan of the elevator at the Georgia Ave-Petworth Metro station, it's going to be "rehabilitated." (I'm assuming that means a replacement or at least an update to include air fresheners...)
According to an email from Ann Chisholm at WMATA, the elevator will be out of service on August 25th until December 2015.
Shuttle service can be arranged by calling 202-962-1825.
Here's hoping they get all the escalators fixed before August 25th.
(h/t Commissioner Zach Teutsch)
Image courtesy of Raymond Bryson.
