November 06, 2015

"Better Know a Commissioner!" Krystal Branton, ANC 4D05

November 06, 2015/ Drew

It’s time for “Better Know a Commissioner!”, my blatant rip-off of Stephen Colbert’s old series. With these interviews, I hope to give Petworth residents an opportunity to learn more about the ANC 4C and 4D commissioners who represent you as constituents. The interviews are voluntary, and my hope is to have all the commissioners do one.

This time I’m pleased to introduce Krystal Branton, the Treasurer of the Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4D and commissioner of Single Member District 4D05 (bounded by Ingraham on the north, Allison Street on the south, North Capitol on the east and 4th Street on the west.

Read the full interview with Krystal, after the break:

November 05, 2015

Ward 4 Young Professionals Happy Hour, Nov 10

November 05, 2015/ Drew

Join the Ward 4 Young Professionals for a networking / socializing happy hour at The Pitch Tavern.

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November 03, 2015

Draft ANC 4C agenda for November

November 03, 2015/ Drew

The following agenda is for the TUESDAY, November 10, 2015 public meeting of the Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4C. The agenda, which is set during an executive committee meeting, is referred to as the “draft” agenda until adopted by the majority of Commissioners at its official meeting

Read the full agenda, after the break:

November 03, 2015

Make a holiday card & make a vet happy!

November 03, 2015/ Drew

It's that time of year again! We are collecting handmade holiday cards for the residents of the Armed Forces Retirement Home here in Petworth. This is a great activity to do with your kids or students -- or with your friends

Read more about AFRH holiday cards...

November 01, 2015

Join Eleanor Holmes Norton to discuss the future of MLK, Jr Library

November 01, 2015/ Drew

Modernization of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library offers the opportunity to transform library services for D.C. residents. If Dr. King were alive today, what would be his hopes and aspirations for this project?

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October 30, 2015

Notes from PSA 404/407 meeting

October 30, 2015/ Drew

The Police Service Area meeting for MPD PSAs 404 and 407 was crowded with more than 20 residents. That’s good and bad — it’s bad since it’s usually crowded when there’s strong concern about ongoing crime in the neighborhood. On the other hand, it was great to see so many neighbors out discussing their concerns and giving MPD praise for their hard work.

The new PSA 407 manager, Lieutenant Anthony Washington, introduced himself to residents at the meeting. Lt Raul Figueras, the PSA 404 manager was in attendance, as was Sergeant Schaut from 407.

Read the full notes, after the break:

October 29, 2015

Riyad closed, neighborhood looks forward to new restaurant

October 29, 2015/ Drew

The Riyad market closed due to the efforts by concerned residents in the neighborhood, good work by MPD on busting the Riyad for selling synthetic drugs and the outstanding work of Assistant Attorney General Michael Aniton on partnering with the community and the building owners to turn this from a neighborhood problem into a neighborhood opportunity

Read the full article, after the break:

October 28, 2015

Boo! Halloween events (& pirate house) in Petworth

October 28, 2015/ Drew

I have a feeling that this Halloween, falling as it does on a Saturday, is going to feature a lot of little people in costumes knocking on doors looking for candy. Don't be the person who gives out nickels and dimes, get the good stuff! See the events (and an awesomely decorated house) after the break...

October 28, 2015

"The rake dreams of eating the leaves ..." - Poetry at Powell

October 28, 2015/ Drew

DC SCORES continues its poetry work at Powell Elementary. In a recent post on the DC SCORES blog, Perspectives from Powell, Part II: Pumpkins and personifications, writing coordinator Mira Smith talks about visiting poet Gowri Koneswaran, from the American Poetry Museum, who led a poetry workshop for the Powell students, teaching personification and word play to express feelings and ideas through inanimate objects.

Read more, after the break:

October 28, 2015

KSDA gets a win, Kennedy Street hopefully gets new development

October 28, 2015/ Drew

Kudos to the Kennedy Street Development Association for their hard work on getting properties owners of vacant and blighted homes to step up and respect the neighborhood.

929-931 Kennedy Street NW is now up for sale after the city was pushed to place a new tax lien on the properties.

Read more, after the break:

October 25, 2015

Notes from ANC 4D's October meeting

October 25, 2015/ Drew

ANC 4D’s October meeting was interesting for a number of reasons, least of which, but still important, was how calm it was in comparison to 4C. The two most interesting things that happened that night? 1) The commission delayed a vote on a variance to allow the audience time to review a developer’s plans and then asked for public feedback prior to the vote. And 2) the developer clearly heard the public concerns about parking, and came back with a way to increase available parking.

Read the full notes, after the break...

October 24, 2015

MPD PSA 404/407 quarterly meeting on Thursday 10/29

October 24, 2015/ Drew

The next quarterly meeting is Thursday, October 29th from 7-9pm at 801 Shepherd St NW. Have questions about crime or police matters in your section of Petworth? Here's your chance to meet the Lieutenants for both PSAs at what they're calling a Meet & Greet.

Read more about it and see the PSA maps, after the break

October 22, 2015

DC SCORES continues to support kids and inspire adults

October 22, 2015/ Drew

I attended a breakfast meeting this morning for DC SCORES, and it was really moving — and it made me further grateful to be partnering with this organization. A couple of hundred supports gathered downtown to network and meet two young, smart kids who have seen personal successes participating with the non-profit.

Read more about upcoming DC SCORES events in the area >