Draft agenda for ANC 4D's May meeting, Tuesday May 17th
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Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4D's May meeting is on Tuesday, May 17th at 7pm at Truesdell Education Campus, 800 Ingraham St NW.
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DPW, Bowser, Hebrew Home & more: Notes from ANC 4C's May meeting
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With Christopher Shorter, Director of the Department of Public Works to Mayor Muriel Bowser and a conversation about budget issues and the renovations of the Hebrew Home on Spring Road, it was a long meeting. Notes and photos are provided thanks to Glen Lam.
Read MoreA day in Petworth: photos from the Farmer's Market & Powell Spring Carnival
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Starting with the Powell Spring Carnival and moving to the Petworth Farmers Market, it was a busy day in Petworth, one where the weather seemed to hold out just long enough to enjoy it. Here are photos from both events.
Read More619 Jefferson St NW, one of this week's featured properties
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This week's Featured Property is a single-family townhouse at 619 Jefferson St NW that was fully renovated, and frankly, is beautiful. They kept all the original charming features of the more than 100 year old house and updated the rest to make it a modern family home. See a video of the property...
Read MoreSign up for Fun Run, Fun Dogs & Basketball at the Celebrate Petworth Festival
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The Celebrate Petworth Festival is rapidly approaching on June 4th, and it's looking like it's going to be a really fun day. Beyond the cool vendors, beyond the tasty food and beyond the phenom music performances, you can also enjoy the Cutest Dog contest, a neighborhood Fun Run and a free 3 on 3 basketball game (with scholarships to the winners!).
Read More1381 Quincy Street, one of this week's Featured Properties
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Ryan DaSilva offers another Petworth rowhouse to those interested in living in the Best Neighborhood in DC (as voted by readers Curbed DC). 1381 Quincy Street NW is a charming three bedroom, two bath Wardman-style townhouse located in Southwest Petworth. The updated home is complete with original hardwood floors, large updated kitchen with butcher-block counters, central air conditioning and more. Read more about this property...
Read MoreA conversation with David Garber, candidate for At-Large Council
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I met David Garber at DC Reynolds in Park View to talk about his candidacy for the upcoming At-Large Councilmember election. We spent a little over an hour outside under an awning in the middle of an intense thunderstorm talking about his ideas and why he's running for the At-Large seat. Read the interview...
Read MoreA look at David Garber's campaign positions
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David Garber is running for an At-Large Council seat in the District of Columbia. A resident of Shaw, he currently lives on Q Street and has lived in three Wards across the city (1, 6 and 8). David views himself as a the candidate with the most community-level experience and initiative. He wants to bring his grass-roots experience and his passion for supporting residents to the Council. Read about some of his campaign positions.
Read MoreDDOT wants your opinion on Visitor Parking Passes (& meters are getting more expensive)
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DDOT sent out an email today to residents across the city, asking for opinions on the Visitor Parking Pass program. If you want to share your thoughts, now is the time. DDOT also sent out a press release stating that parking meter rates were going up effective June 1st.
Read MoreA quick look at Slim's Diner, and an opening date?
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Paul threw a small party to give an update for people who invested in the Diner to meet the new chef Chris Beasley (formerly of the Mandarin), souz chef Jeremy Riley, and the excellent baker Liza Moran.
Read MoreLarge police response to Monroe and 10th on Monday night
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If you saw a helicopter circling and SWAT-like MPD trucks racing up Georgia and New Hampshire Avenues on Monday night, it wasn't a gang war or response to a terror threat. MPD was responding to a domestic issue.
Read MoreMy thanks for a great party: pics from the 2nd Annual Petworth News Shindig
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The 2nd Annual Petworth News Shindig was, if I do say so myself, a great community party and a great time spent with really interesting people. Overall more than 120 people showed up to meet neighbors and fellow readers, enjoy great food compliments of the Pitch Tavern and grab some tasty cake. I'm thankful for everyone who came to the party and who reads Petworth News!
Read MoreFirst day of the Petworth Community Farmer's Market
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The day might have started out grey, but it's now sunny and getting warm. Tons of people and new vendors at the Petworth Community Farmer's Market - what a crowded venue today!
Read MoreDo you dream of eclectic drinks?
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This weekend's Literary Cocktails at the Petworth Citizen Reading Room, brought to you by Chantal Tseng, will be inspired by sci-fi wizards Ursula K. Le Guin and Philip K. Dick, compatriots of both genre and middle initial. Come by the Reading Room (at the back of Petworth Citizen) starting Friday night at 7pm to try out the original and interesting concoctions created by Chantal, as she pays homage to these literary greats. If you miss tonight, Chantal is also hosting the series on Saturday night.
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