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Massive MPD response on Decatur Street Friday night
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Friday night saw more than 20 emergency response (FD, EMS and MPD) vehicles surrounding a house on the 500 block of Decatur Street NW. Here's what happened.
Read MoreHelp clean up Grant Circle on MLK, Jr Day
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Local neighbor Carol Herwig is helping to mark Martin Luther King, Jr. day in Petworth with a weed and prune cleanup at Grant Circle on Monday, January 18, at 10 am. There is plenty of shrub pruning to be done, as well as ivy removal. Figure the work will take about 2 hours -- and your help is needed!
Read MoreA preview night with Twisted Horn cocktail bar
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The Twisted Horn, Upshur Street's newest bar, opens Friday, January 8th -- and tonight was a special "soft launch" for family, friends and guests to get a sneak peek of the drinks and menu.
Since I was invited to the soft launch, I thought I'd share a few photos and early, early impressions.
Read MoreDraft agenda for January ANC 4C meeting
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The January meeting for the Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4C is Wednesday, January 13th. Below is the agenda. Commissioners will vote on officer roles, including Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, Treasurer and Parliamentarian.
Read MorePetworth voted Best Neighborhood of 2015
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Curbed DC, a local website that watches neighborhood trends, just completed its "Curbed Cup" competition to pick the best neighborhood of 2015. It was a close contest with thousands (millions?) of votes. And...
Read MoreTwisted Horn ready to open
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I heard from Twisted Horn today that they're planning on a soft launch opening Thursday evening, January 7th. I believe it is invitation only right now, will let you know if I hear different.
Read MoreHappy 2016, Petworth!
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I hope everyone has a wonderful and safe New Year's Eve... and a very happy and healthy 2016.
Thanks for reading Petworth News!
It's the final vote in the Curbed Cup: Best Neighborhood 2015
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It may be meaningless, but that doesn't make it mean less. Let's put Petworth in the winner's cup for the Best Neighborhood in DC! Vote for Petworth!
Read MoreAre pop-backs the new pop-ups? The next renovation controversy.
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Once upon a time, "pop-up" was the phrase that elicited frustration and protests from residents. Now it's "pop-backs" and the rapid redevelopment of single-family rowhouses into multi-unit condos. Backyards won't look the same.
Read MoreWho's the best neighborhood? Vote in the Curbed Cup!
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4:30pm Update: Petworth wins the semifinal round... next up, it's the final round against Brookland. We got this, Petworth!
Curbed DC, a website that follows neighborhood trends in real estate and lifestyle, is holding a fictitious competition called the Curbed Cup to determine the best neighborhood of the year. In the last round, Petworth crushed Columbia Heights to move in the semi-finals. Now, in the second to final round, Petworth is up against Bloomingdale and it's a tight competition.
So head over to Curbed DC and vote for Petworth as the best neighborhood! Vote now >
Happy Holidays from Petworth News!
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I hope everyone has a wonderful winter break.
For those who celebrate, have a very Merry Christmas!
ANC 4D meeting notes (official minutes)
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I wasn't able to attend last week's ANC 4D meeting in-person, but Commissioner Nancy Roth, 4D Secretary, was kind enough to forward me the Commissions minutes. The biggest issue of the meeting was the proposed PEPCO acquisition by Exelon. The minutes are presented after the break:
Read MoreStabbing 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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