Stabbing at 8th & Upshur St NW (updated)
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There was a stabbing this evening at the corner of 8th and Upshur Street (in the yard on 8th street next to the defunct Riyad market). Article has been updated.
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What happened at the meeting to discuss traffic concerns on the 1300 block of Upshur
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There was a meeting on Thursday, December 17th at Powell Elementary to discuss possible traffic solutions along the 1300 block of Upshur Street. Attending were about 20 community members and representatives from DDOT, DPW, MPD, the Mayor’s office and Councilmember Brandon Todd, who spoke briefly at the beginning to reiterate his support for enhancements and changes to increase safety.
Read More"Shocked and upset": Interview with Petworth Market owner
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I spoke with Amir Ousman, the owner of the Petworth Market (3715 Georgia Avenue NW) about Thursday's incident with DC Tax & Revenue. He was upset about the article and the allegation of selling synthetic drugs. "We're a community store, and we don't sell that stuff here," he said.
Read More“Knock on formica.” Notes from the PSA 404/407 meeting
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The Police Service Area (PSA) meeting for PSAs 404 and 407 was Thursday night at 801 Shepherd Street NW. Lt. Raul Figueras from 404 and Lt. Anthony Washington from 407 spoke to a crowd of about 20 residents and two ANC 4C commissioners. 4D Commander Wilfredo Manlapaz also attended, as did Michael Aniton from the DC Office of the Attorney General.
Read MoreIs the Petworth Market convenience store another problem business like the Riyad?
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It appears that Petworth Market convenience store (3715 Georgia Avenue NW) may be up to the same thing as the Riyad inconvenience store. The Riyad had been selling illegal synthetic drugs until it voluntarily shut down (after being raided by MPD, vocal community action and involvement by the DC Office of the Attorney General).
Read MoreBus-only lanes coming to 16th Street
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This will likely make a lot of people happy: DDOT has decided to move forward with creating a bus-only lane on 16th Street to speed up bus service on the main thoroughfare, reducing backups, bunching and increase safety. That's the plan, anyway.
Read MoreDCPS Chancellor to discuss Roosevelt high school at MacFarland tonight
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Roosevelt High School has been going through major renovations, with plans to open in August 2016. There's been ANC and community pushback to open earlier and allow high schooler's to start in January.
As one Roosevelt teach said to me, "I think it's really important the community comes out and has their voice heard." If you're interested in hearing what DCPS is planning on doing, this meeting is for you.
Read MoreWalls of Books is your next neighborhood bookstore
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Besides staying up late to write blog posts, I also stay up way too late to read. For me, being in a bookstore, surrounded by books of all shapes, colors and sizes is a favorite past-time. I even managed a bookstore back in college for a few years. That’s why I was an early Kickstarter supporter of our first, very excellent neighborhood bookstore, Upshur Street Books. And it’s why I’m really interested and excited about the new Park View bookstore opening in January, Walls of Books.
Read MoreGet your holiday dance on while supporting the Petworth Dance Project
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Whether you’re a fan of exercise, dancing or just the Petworth Dance Project, there’s a great way to support all three!
Petworth resident Sara Herrera is offering specially themed dance classes for the beginner and the dance diva, set up similar to Zumba, where choreography will be repeated with each song, so plenty of time to master the moves. The next class is Friday, December 18th at 7:30pm at Crossfit Petworth.
Read MoreDiscuss traffic & pedestrian safety with Mayor Bowser at Powell Elementary
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DC Mayor Muriel Bowser will be holding a meeting at Powell Elementary tomorrow, Wednesday, December 16 at 4pm to discuss traffic and pedestrian safety issues.
Read MoreGrant Circle Social is tomorrow, 12/16
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Whether you're on Webster, Allison, 8th Street or 2nd Street, if you live any where around Grant Circle, come join your neighbors at this monthly get together.
Wednesday, December 16th from 6 PM to 7 PM in the Circle! The weather report is also calling for GREAT weather (for mid-December).
Read MorePSA 404/407 meeting on Thursday, 12/17
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The next Police Service Area 404/407 meeting is Thursday, December 17th at 7pm at 801 Shepherd Street NW. This meeting is a good opportunity to share your questions and concerns with MPD and hear what they're doing to address neighborhood and city crime. Read more to see the maps of the PSAs.
Read MorePhoto gallery from successful Upshur Street Art & Craft Fair
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The Upshur Street Art and Craft Fair was packed -- the sidewalks along the north side of the 800 block of Upshur were filled with vendors selling handmade art, and people browsing and buying. See a photo gallery.
Read MoreNotes from ANC 4C December meeting
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Wednesday’s meeting of the Advisory Neighborhood Commission for 4C was a quicker meeting with a shorter than usual agenda. Highlights were the PEPCO VP getting a frosty reception from residents and commissioners, a Taylor Street developer who made nice with neighbors and a lengthy discussion on next year’s budget.
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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.