ANC 4D draft agenda for November meeting
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The Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4D meets on Tuesday, November 15th at Truesdell Education Campus 800 Ingraham St NW, from 7pm - 9pm.
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Converting your basement into a rentable apartment? Here's what's involved
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There's a community meeting next Wednesday, November 16th on zoning and what's involved with converting a basement space into a legal rental. With the recent changes to DC's zoning regulations, many homes in Petworth changed from Zone R-4 to Zone RF-1, which allows for Flats or a two dwelling unit use of a property as a matter of right .
Read MorePetworth residents push for paid family leave
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Anyone winding through the obstacle course of strollers and toddlers at the Petworth Community Market on a Saturday morning would agree that Petworth is experiencing a serious baby boom. The numbers back up the anecdotal evidence—the Petworth-Brightwood-Crestwood area has seen faster growth in the number of children than any other DC neighborhood.
So it comes as no surprise that Petworth is home to fervent supporters of the paid leave legislation now before the DC Council.
Read MoreFeatured property: 620 Farragut St NW
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This week's featured property is 620 Farragut St NW, offered by Michele Weinstein from Real Living|At Home. This four bedroom, three-and-a-half bath rowhouse has been renovated and updated for a modern feel. Check out the photo gallery and video!
Read MoreRuta del Vino, Petworth's newest restaurant, aims to please with a Latin-inspired cuisine
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Ruta del Vino, the new Latin Wine bar at 800 Upshur St NW, opens its doors to the public on Saturday, November 12th at 5pm.
The new restaurant had two preview nights this week to help the staff practice and get ready for the opening. My wife Heather and I attended the second night on Friday, and had a great experience. The restaurant is beautiful, especially after a year long tear down and renovation.
Read MoreHoliday card drive for veterans - an easy way to say thank you
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Its that time of year again! We are collecting handmade holiday cards for the residents of the Old Soldiers Home / Armed Forces Retirement home here in Petworth. If you know an adult, office, child, daycare, or school that would be interested in making holiday cards to bring some joy to these individuals who have spent years or a lifetime in service to all of us, please spread the word and help us hand out a card to every retired soldier we can this holiday season.
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Read MoreA fire destroyed possessions, but a community can help support the family
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On October 31st, Serita Payton was at home with her family at 5002 Illinois Avenue when they smelled smoke. She rushed her kids and her mother outside, and watched helpless as a fire destroyed the home she rented, and killed their two cats which they were unable to rescue. Now her family is living in a hotel as they look to rebuild their possessions, and feel blessed they have each other and that no one was hurt. They need help getting back on their feet and into a home.
Read MoreMPD hopes recent arrests curtail sounds of gunshots, violence
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MPD sent out an email yesterday about an arrest made of two individuals who had guns and drugs on them. The hope is that the arrest leads to a decrease in some of the local violence around and between Crittenden and Kennedy Streets.
Read MoreA community gathering for "peaceful reflection" at Lincoln's Cottage tonight
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Lincoln's Cottage reached out this morning to say they're hosting a "peaceful reflection" for the community as a way of coming together.
Read MoreGet rid of your old paint cans for free (and keep the planet a little cleaner)
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Petworth is home to many renovated houses, and likely, many half-used cans of paint collecting dust in basements or sheds. Regulations prevent homeowners and contractors from disposing of the paint via regular trash collection. But, thanks to DC’s Paint Stewardship Law, getting rid of that old paint just got much easier.
Read MoreTwisted Horn offers new menu, new prices and special “Parents Happy Hour” all day Sundays
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The Twisted Horn (819 Upshur St NW) is launching new brunch and dinner menus along with all new pricing, as well as a special Petworth Parents Happy Hour all day on Sundays.
Read MoreA look at Little Coco’s, one of the newest bright spots on 14th Street
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Well before it opened, there was a lot of anticipation for Little Coco’s, the new Italian restaurant by Gordon Banks and Jackie Greenbaum on 14th Street. Opened in September, the restaurant quickly took its place as one of the best go-to restaurants in the area. I met with Gordon to talk about the restaurant, and how he and Jackie see themselves in the community.
Read MoreHelp clean up Grant Circle this Sunday
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Friends of Grant Circle is hosting a volunteer day on Sunday November 6th at 10am. We'll pick up some trash, trim a few bushes, and put some fresh paint on the benches if the weather allows.
Read MoreBun Bun gets a TV interview
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The story of Bun Bun became a TV news story this week, after WUSA 9 reporter Evan Koslof met with the Videnieks family and little Lindsey to talk about how she lost and then found her stuffed rabbit, Bun Bun.
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Join President Lincoln’s Cottage on September 19, from 10am to 2pm, for their free annual Homecoming celebration inspired by the Lincoln family’s time living on the grounds of the Soldiers’ Home, here in the Petworth neighborhood.