Citizen Volunteer Corp: Share your skills with MPD

Citizen Volunteer Corp: Share your skills with MPD

The DC Metropolitan Police Department is looking to bring DC residents onboard as volunteers to both expose residents to the operations of the police department, and to get the benefit of the diverse skills and expertise available in the District. It's called the Citizen Volunteer Corps.

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Let it snow!... and don't forget to shovel or you'll get a fine

Let it snow!... and don't forget to shovel or you'll get a fine

With snow finally coming to DC, be aware of the new law about shoveling your sidewalk and public areas near your home or business. If you don't, you might get a fine. The Department of Public Works is now empowered to fine residents and businesses who don't shovel their sidewalks. 

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Get a cam, get a rebate: Mayor signs security camera legislation

Get a cam, get a rebate: Mayor signs security camera legislation

DC is looking for way to make the city safer for residents -- or at least, quicker to catch criminals. The Mayor just signed new legislation into law that provides a rebate for residents or businesses who purchase exterior security cameras and make the footage available to MPD if requested. See the details of the program.

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    Elections, exceptions and more: ANC 4C January meeting notes

    Elections, exceptions and more: ANC 4C January meeting notes

    The January meeting of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4C was Wednesday, January 13th. The evening was the last night for Commissioner Kathleen Crowley, who resigned her seat on the commission. The ANC voted on new officers, talked about Cornrows & Co, reviewed an upcoming alcohol licensing meeting, talked about upcoming traffic changes at Powell, an agreement for Ruta del Vino and a special exception vote for a developer.

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    Curbed DC on what makes Petworth unique

    Curbed DC on what makes Petworth unique

    Last week I asked readers to send me their thoughts on what makes Petworth unique for an upcoming article by the Curbed DC website, after Petworth won the Best Neighborhood of DC for 2015. And I got some great responses! 

    Curbed DC has published their article about Petworth, with the hyperbolic title "Here Is Everything You Should Know About Petworth, According to Resident/Blogger Drew Schneider" -- and it's a nice, quick look at what makes Petworth a great neighborhood.

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    Agenda for tonight's ANC 4D meeting

    Agenda for tonight's ANC 4D meeting

    Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4D meets tonight at Truesdell Elementary Campus, 800 Ingraham St NW at 7pm. Their draft agenda is after the Read More link. Commissioner David Sheon will not be in attendance.

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    A pop-up and a clean up

    A pop-up and a clean up

    A hot beverage on a cold, cold day from Penny Brew, and a group of neighbors who volunteered their time to clean up Grant Circle. 

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    Distrust and desire: When a neighborhood and a restaurant collide

    Distrust and desire: When a neighborhood and a restaurant collide

    Most people in Petworth love the idea of a family-oriented restaurant nearby, and having a place to walk to and get a good meal at a good price. That said, here's what happens when business owners don't understand how to connect to their community, and the community doesn't trust the business owners.

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    Changes at Town & Country Market reflect changes to the neighborhood

    Changes at Town & Country Market reflect changes to the neighborhood

    Teshome Chekole has owned the Town & Country Market at 823 Upshur St NW for a little over 13 years. Affectionally known as "T" to many residents, Teshome has seen the neighborhood change during that time; back then one of the major concerns was dealing with crime. Today, it's how to appeal to a neighborhood that's changing. 

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    Green Neighbors - Paris climate talks and a jump in a frozen river

    Green Neighbors - Paris climate talks and a jump in a frozen river

    If you think that somehow, these two things are intimately related to climate science and the education of Petworth residents, you'd be right. Green Neighbors is an all-volunteer group founded in 2013, focused on working to fight climate change and promote sustainability on the local level.

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    Parents trying to find their way through safety issues

    Parents trying to find their way through safety issues

    Fears for student safety, vehicles getting side-swiped and a lack of crossing guards at key intersections has many Petworth parents on edge and looking to DDOT for answers

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    "Penny Brew" coffee pop-up to open on Mondays at Domku

    "Penny Brew" coffee pop-up to open on Mondays at Domku

    Starting next Monday, January 18th, a new coffee and events concept called Penny Brew will start serving fresh-brewed coffees and small eats at Domku. Open every Monday from 8am to 3pm, Penny Brew is the passion of Rachel Pace, who’s hoping the pop-up will give her the experience (and community feedback) she needs to open her own shop next summer. 

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    Petworth Citizen & DC Reynolds on the Great American Cooking Story

    Petworth Citizen & DC Reynolds on the Great American Cooking Story

    Local favorites DC Reynolds, owned by Jeremy Gifford, and Petworth Citizen, owned Paul Ruppert, were showcased in an episode of a recent short documentary called The Great American Cooking Story by Clara Ritger. 

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    The Hitching Post, your long-time neighborhood family restaurant

    The Hitching Post, your long-time neighborhood family restaurant

    Get to know the Hitching Post restaurant, first opened in 1967 by the Carter family and best known for its traditional Southern food, including some of the best fried chicken in DC. And get 15% off your dinner on Wednesday nights when you mention Petworth News. Learn more and see pictures.

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