March 18, 2016

Does your tap water taste funny? It's spring cleaning by DC Water

March 18, 2016/ Drew

DC Water, which runs the sewer and tap water system in DC, is temporarily changing the disinfectant they use to keep the system clean between March 7th and May 2nd. The change from chloramine to chlorine will result in a different smell and taste for tap water. DC Water recommends running the cold water tap for approximately two minutes and refrigerating tap water to reduce the chlorine taste and odor. Probably a good idea to use a filter.

March 18, 2016

MPD arrests burglary suspect, Georgia Ave homeowners can breath a bit easier

March 18, 2016/ Drew

Multiple home burglaries that occurred recently along the 3800 block of Georgia Avenue and one on Quincy have been closed with the arrest on Wednesday of a suspect. According to MPD, they arrested 33 year old Tremaine McDowell of Northwest DC. He was charged with three counts of Burglary One and one count of Burglary Two. Good work MPD!

Read the MPD press release.

March 17, 2016

Wendy's on Georgia Ave closed Thursday for health violation

March 17, 2016/ Drew

According to the DC Department of Health, the Food Safety & Hygiene Inspection Services Division (FSHISD) shut down the Wendy's at 3900 Georgia Avenue NW today for a health violation.

March 16, 2016

Metro to open 5am Thursday, here's what they found so far (video)

March 16, 2016/ Drew

Metro General Manager Paul J. Wiedefeld held a press conference this evening to announce that Metro rail will open at 5am on Thursday, March 17th. After all day inspections, they found plenty of locations that needed repair

March 16, 2016

Metro Closure afternoon update

March 16, 2016/ Drew

WMATA's public relations team sent out an update email on the current status of the investigations they're doing on the rail tracks since they closed rail service yesterday. See more...

March 16, 2016

739 Newton Place #301: Featured Listing of the Week

March 16, 2016/ Drew

If you're looking for a one bedroom condo in the Petworth / Park View / Columbia Heights area, then Tom Welch from Evers & Co Real Estate has a great option for you. It's also the Featured Listing of the Week: 739 Newton Place NW, unit 301.

March 15, 2016

What to do with Metro closed Wednesday

March 15, 2016/ Drew

Metro rail is closed tomorrow. From midnight tonight until 5am Thursday morning, Metro will be closed to conduct inspections of approximately 600 jumper cables across the full rail system (all 91 stations will be closed). If you take Metro rail to get to work or school, and plan on going in anyway, you'll need to find a different way to get around. Here's some options...

March 15, 2016

President Lincoln’s Cottage has two cool evening tours coming up, and more

March 15, 2016/ Drew

I heard from President Lincoln’s Cottage that they’re doing two special night-time tours of the Cottage this Thursday, March 17th and next Wednesday, March 23rd, at 6pm. Learn more >

March 13, 2016

CM Todd takes questions, a new commish, Zoning issues galore & Little Coco’s: ANC 4C March meeting notes

March 13, 2016/ Drew

The March meeting for the Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4C was Wednesday, March 9th. I thought it would be a long meeting, and it ended up going right to the 9pm hard stop (the library closes at 9pm). A new Commissioner joined the ANC, Councilmember Brandon Todd spoke and answered questions, concerns about liquor licenses in 4C came up, as did about a bazillion Zoning issues and Gordon Banks, one of the owners of the upcoming Italian restaurant Little Coco’s, spoke about their upcoming outdoor seating.

March 12, 2016

Community Cornerstone award recognizes Paul Ruppert and three other DC residents

March 12, 2016/ Drew

Each month, one of my favorite people on the DC Council, At-Large Councilmember Anita Bonds, gives out awards recognizing members of the DC community who "make an extraordinary impact to the quality of life and general well-being of the residents of the District of Columbia." Recipients are nominated by other DC residents, and selected by CM Bonds' office. This month, Petworth's own Paul Ruppert was one of the three recipient's of the Community Cornerstone awards.

March 11, 2016

Affordable housing, inclusionary zoning, and new grants available: ANC 4D draft March agenda

March 11, 2016/ Drew

The Advisory Neighborhood Commission for 4D meets on Tuesday, March 15th at Truesdell EC (800 Ingraham St NW) at 7pm. Interesting agenda... read more >

March 10, 2016

MPD serves warrant, seizes drugs and a gun on Rock Creek Church Rd

March 10, 2016/ Drew

Members of the Narcotics and Special Investigations Division executed a search warrant this afternoon around 4:30pm at 805 Rock Creek Church Road NW (located next to a daycare center).

March 09, 2016

5319 4th Street NW: Featured Listing of the Week

March 09, 2016/ Drew

Ryan DaSilva from Compass brings you a fully renovated Wardman rowhouse located on a quiet tree-lined street in Petworth at 5319 4th Street NW. A gorgeous three bedroom, two-and-a-half bath home, this 1,700 square foot house, originally built in 1933, is complete with gleaming hardwood floors throughout. Read more...

March 08, 2016

Slim's gets an opening date, new 3rd Floor available

March 08, 2016/ Drew

I think it's safe to say that Petworth area residents have been waiting in anticipation for the opening of Slim's Diner (4201 Georgia Avenue NW) for quite some time. There were hopes of a Fall opening, then maybe Winter... and now, according to owner Paul Ruppert, if everything goes well with the electrician finishing his work, the diner will open on...