December 04, 2015

Traffic, bad driving and two children struck by cars - what will DC do to break its impasse near Powell?

December 04, 2015/ Drew

Upshur and Taylor Streets between 13th and 14th Streets surrounding Powell Elementary are a mess in the mornings and afternoons when children are being dropped off and picked up by parents. The problems on both streets come from cars driving too fast and parents double-parking. This ends up with side-swipped cars, broken side mirrors and the very real potential for a tragedy. According to residents, it's been an ongoing issue for years.

December 04, 2015

Enjoy a Holiday Windows celebration tonight on Upshur Street

December 04, 2015/ Drew

It's getting to be Tis' the Season, and the Upshur Street businesses are celebrating with a Holiday Windows celebration. Come down to Upshur this evening at 6pm to stroll along the street and see the window displays, designed by local and well-known artists.

December 02, 2015

ANC 4C draft agenda for December meeting

December 02, 2015/ Drew

The Advisory Neighborhood Commission for 4C meets next week, Wednesday, December 9th at 6:30pm at the Petworth Library (4200 Kansas Avenue NW).

December 01, 2015

Leonardo Dorcett: helping to make a better neighborhood

December 01, 2015/ Drew

I'd like to introduce you to Leonardo Dorcett, a gentleman whom I've come to respect and appreciate, and someone who I believe deserves recognition for his work in the community. Work that most people don't know about.

This is the first Petworth News Video, a partnership between myself and another Petworth resident, Justin Dent. Our goal with this new video series is to shine a spotlight on the people, places and events that help make Petworth a great neighborhood, and who often go overlooked. We hope you get to know Leonardo and the other people we'll feature, and have a better understanding of what goes on behind the scenes to make Petworth a better neighborhood for us all.

If you know someone you believe is a change maker in the community who might be interested in being interviewed, please submit a nomination.

December 01, 2015

Give to DC SCORES and help young students feel empowered

December 01, 2015/ Drew

It's #GivingTuesday, and DC SCORES is asking for your support. This worthy non-profit teaches middle-school DC students physical and emotional strength through soccer and poetry. May sound like an odd combo, but soccer teaches teamwork and leadership, while poetry helps students understand who they are, and learn to express themselves.

This year, you can help the only middle-school soccer league in DC by donating to DC SCORES.

December 01, 2015

Donate a new or gently used baby carrier for refugees

December 01, 2015/ Drew

The need for helping Syrian refugees is pretty critical, and it’s hitting home with some Petworth residents. They’re participating in an effort to collect gently used baby carriers for refugees arriving in Europe through a non-profit called Carry the Future.

And they’re hoping other Petworth residents can help.

November 30, 2015

Being thankful for things you don't always notice

November 30, 2015/ Drew

I was complaining to my father over the holiday weekend about all the leaves in the streets. "They should keep street cleaning going a few weeks more," I said. "Look at all the leaves!" Everywhere you look, leaves in the gutter, along the curbs, under cars. I watched some people bag their leaves, others pushed the leaves into the street. Now what?

I was thinking about coming out with my own rake and doing my street. The hard part is finding the daylight time (and frankly, the motivation to rake the whole street).

And then this morning, I saw the city's solution.

November 29, 2015

West Elementary is fundraising for school technology

November 29, 2015/ Drew

If you have a youngster at West Elementary (1338 Farragut St NW) or live in the area, the school is holding a fundraiser next weekend to help get computers and other classroom supplies. Considering the time of year, they're selling Christmas trees and wreaths.

November 28, 2015

President Obama visits Petworth for the third time

November 28, 2015/ Drew

Upshur Street Books got its most prominent customers today around 1pm when President Obama and his two daughters stopped by the local bookstore to shop for books on Small Business Saturday.

November 26, 2015

Happy Thanksgiving Petworth!

November 26, 2015/ Drew

Happy Thanksgiving, neighbors!

I'm thankful for many things in life, one of which is you. Thanks for reading, commenting on Facebook, subscribing to the newsletter and supporting this weird hobby of mine.

Whether you gather together with a large group of friends and family, keep it intimate, eat tofu turkey or break out the fryer, I hope everyone has a wonderful day.

November 25, 2015

How to register for a visitor parking pass for 2016

November 25, 2015/ Drew

When you have guests staying for more than two hours, you can do them a solid and let them use a visitor parking pass to avoid parking tickets in your RPP area (residential parking permit). Passes are free, one per households with existing RPP.

Read more about visitor parking passes and how to register, after the break:

November 25, 2015

Some changes coming for Petworth News: small, medium and XL

November 25, 2015/ Drew

I’ve been thinking about ways to keep things fresh and help the blog reach a larger audience in Petworth. (And no, I have no interest in going citywide… this is a Petworth area blog.) Feel free to share your thoughts on the ideas in the article, and suggest your own in the comments.

Read more about changes coming to Petworth News after the break: