It’s all about the neighborhood
PSA 407 manager Lieutenant Anthony Washington reached out to me today regarding the recent gun violence around 7th Street and Emerson to say that he's well-aware of the area and resident concerns, and is taking steps to address the issue.
Read more from the lieutenant, after the break:
Read MoreAfter last week's shooting and subsequent arrest of two suspects, one would think things would quiet down near Emerson St and 7th. Turns out, not so much
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Read MoreThe November meeting of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4C was, at least from the commissioners point of view, a calmer meeting than last time. Perhaps having the executive director of the Office of ANCs, Gottlieb Simon, watching with a video camera recording the proceedings helped. From what I hear though, the behind-the-scenes communications between the commissioners continues to be fraught with anger and accusations. Upon his own request, the ANC decided not to accept Taalib-Din Uqdah's resignation as Secretary and he remains in that position.
Read the full notes and see lots of pictures, after the break...
Read MoreIf you can, now's a good time to donate food to those in need (anytime is a good time, actually).
The Petworth Community Market (and other local businesses) are accepting non-perishable Thanksgiving-related food donations at their food donation bin this Saturday, November 14th. All proceeds support the Mary’s Center 2015 Thanksgiving Food Drive.
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Read MoreDon't panic at the bright lights! Starting tonight and continuing tomorrow evening, the Fisheries and Wildlife Division (FWD) of the Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) will be conducting a nighttime survey of wildlife population in the area. They'll be driving around the area with spotlights looking in trees and around properties looking for deer, raccoons, foxes and other nocturnal animals...
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Read MoreI heard from several readers last night via Twitter about the sound of 7-9 gunshots near Delafield and Emerson Streets just past 11pm. No one was injured but several vehicles on the 4900 block of 7th St NW were struck by bullets.
Because of great police work and concerned citizens contacting 911, MPD was able to apprehend two individuals for gun and drug possession. Below is an edited version of what happened:
At approximately 11:18pm / 11:30pm, MPD received a call for "Sounds of Gunshots" in the 400 block of Delafield Place NW. Officers quickly responded and observed a dark colored SUV making a U-turn in the block. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle and the vehicle fled. The vehicle was observed coming through the rear alley of the 800 block of Crittenden St NW.
Officers observed a black male park the vehicle and flee through the rear alley of the 800 block of Crittenden/Decatur. A perimeter was established and a K9 unit was called.
A concerned neighbor stated that there was a man hiding in the backyard of Crittenden St NW. Canine units responded and located two suspects hiding in the yard. A gun dog was able to locate a Taurus Semi Automatic hand gun in the rear of a house on the 800 block of Crittenden St. under a trashcan.
An examination of the vehicle produced two eight-balls of crack cocaine.
Again, great work by MPD! And thanks to Marta, Brian, Zak and José for letting me know and for MPD leadership getting back to me so quickly.
(Pic courtesy Roshani Kothari)
Tuesday night has a full schedule of events, from civic to professional to cultural.
- ANC 4C meets at the Petworth Library at 6:30pm for its November session. Unlike October's turbulent meeting, this should hopefully be a calmer meeting. (See the draft agenda.)
- Join CM Brandon Todd and other neighbors at the Ward 4 Young Professionals Happy Hour at The Pitch Tavern, 6:30pm
- Resident Roshani Kothari presents an exhibit and discussion: “Dreaming of Cuba” at Petworth Citizen Reading Room, 6:30pm
Want to learn more about the history of the Petworth neighborhood? Join a discussion about Lois Cooper's film, "Pride and Promise of Petworth" being screened at the 42nd Annual Conference on DC Historical Studies this Friday.
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Read MoreI 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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