It’s all about the neighborhood
I had the pleasure of going to a pop-up dinner hosted by Alex McCoy, the former Food Network Star competitor opening up the new Alfie's restaurant at 845 Upshur St NW. It gave me the opportunity to taste some of the dishes we should expect to see when Alfie's opens.
Read more about the dinner, the expected date of opening, see pics and more, after the break:
Read MoreIt’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:
Read MoreJoin the Ward 4 Young Professionals for a networking / socializing happy hour at The Pitch Tavern.
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Read MoreThe 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:
Read MoreIt'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
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Read MoreModernization 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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Read MoreThe 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:
Read MoreThe 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
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Read MoreI 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...
Read MoreDC 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.
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Read MoreKudos 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.
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Read MoreOrganizer Russ Breckenridge sent out an email that the next Southwest Petworth Lemonade Social was going to meet at Lyman's Tavern (3720 14th St NW, 14th & Randolph Streets) -- so NOT at the corner park between Quincy & Kansas Ave NW. The Social is tomorrow, Wednesday, October 28th at 6:30. CM Brandon Todd will be onhand as well.
Lyman's is kid-friendly, and welcomes pets to the outdoor patio.
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...
Read MoreThe 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
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Volunteer with the Friends of the Soldier's Home!
Join President Lincoln’s Cottage on September 19, from 10am to 2pm, for their free annual Homecoming celebration inspired by the Lincoln family’s time living on the grounds of the Soldiers’ Home, here in the Petworth neighborhood.