Pepco responds to power outage kerfuffle in Petworth

Pepco responds to power outage kerfuffle in Petworth

Pepco responded about Tuesday's reported power outage of 1,925 Petworth customers. Apparently it was a "system error." And apparently, they don't have to tell you if they're going to turn off your power. Read more...

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About those July 4th fireworks... Legal, not legal? Wanted, not wanted?

About those July 4th fireworks... Legal, not legal? Wanted, not wanted?

Another Fourth of July has come and gone, and trash cans around the neighborhood are over-flowing with the remains of rockets red glare and other implements of explosive celebration. Some love them, some hate them. Are they legal?

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Did you know about the Pepco "planned power outage" for Petworth?

Did you know about the Pepco "planned power outage" for Petworth?

It seems that approximately 1,900 Pepco customers in Petworth do not have power today due to a "planned outage" performed by Pepco. Apparently, they don't need to tell customers.

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Sherman Circle social is Wednesday

Sherman Circle social is Wednesday

Come hang out with your neighbors this Wednesday, July 6th at the Sherman Circle Social from 5:30 to 6:30 PM! Bring your bikes and trikes along for a mellow social ride inside the circle (there's a smaller circle and a larger one)... it's a great way for kiddos to practice! We'll have some juice to share and beat the heat.

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Fireworks, food & more on July 4th at the Old Soldier's Home

Fireworks, food & more on July 4th at the Old Soldier's Home

If you're looking for a family-friendly, food and drink evening, head over to the Armed Forces Retirement Home (aka Old Soldier's Home). This year the evening kicks off at 4pm on the grounds of the Home (enter at Rock Creek Church Rd and Randolph St NW). 

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Learn to garden this summer with DPR. Grow huge plants. Tremendous.

Learn to garden this summer with DPR. Grow huge plants. Tremendous.

The  Urban Garden Division of DC’s Department of Parks and Recreation is offering over fifty free garden workshops through September 30th, and they want you to join them. Their "Summer Garden Series"  has over 50 gardening classes, composting workshops and interactive events going on over the summer and into the fall.) With events happening around the city, many are happening nearby at Raymond Rec Center.

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It's a bird's life in Petworth

It's a bird's life in Petworth

I'm walking back from Slash Run and the Petworth Dance Project Fundraiser when I come across two of the largest pigeons I've ever seen just hanging out on the sidewalk. Huge pigeons. And they just stare at me. "Hello!" one said. Uh... what?

So I said hello back (it's only polite, afterall).

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Sidewalk repair coming to Quincy St NW

Sidewalk repair coming to Quincy St NW

If the sidewalks along Quincy have let you down, tripped you up or flooded your yard, DDOT wants you to know they're going to be ripping up, tearing out and replacing the sidewalk.

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A look at renting costs in Petworth & around Ward 4

A look at renting costs in Petworth & around Ward 4

With housing prices continuing to rise in Petworth and the surrounding neighborhoods, and the increase in new residents every month into the District, the cost of rent is an important factor for those seeking a realistically affordable place to live. 

Real estate website Trulia reached out to me to see if I'd be interested in publishing some of their data about rental costs in the surrounding neighborhoods, and I agreed, thinking readers could find it useful.  

In the comments, share your thoughts if you enjoyed this kind of content...

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This week's featured property: 619 Jefferson St NW

This week's featured property: 619 Jefferson St NW

619 Jefferson St NW is this week' featured property. A single-family townhouse that has been fully renovated from top to bottom. They kept some of the original charming features of the more than 100 year old house and updated the rest to make it a modern family home. 

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Slim's Diner plans to open mid-week

Slim's Diner plans to open mid-week

Slim's Diner, the much-anticipated new restaurant from Paul Ruppert (owner of Petworth Citizen, Upshur Street Books and Cappy's Crabs), is getting ready to open. Read more...

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Get ready for Timber Pizza later this week

Get ready for Timber Pizza later this week

After a year of renovations, permits and inspections, Timber Pizza Co. is finally ready to open up later this week. Friday and Saturday night they're holding closed parties for friends and family to help shake out the process of going from a food truck to a restaurant. 

Here's some pics...

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Domku potluck community party on Saturday, closing after brunch on Sunday

Domku potluck community party on Saturday, closing after brunch on Sunday

Kera Carpenter closes Domku on Sunday, June 26th with a last brunch of her delicous pancakes. But first she's throwing a community party and potluck to celebrate her 12 years running the Eastern European-Scandinavian restaurant -- and you're invited!

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