November 15, 2016

The musical and visual journey of Bill Crandall and Místochord

November 15, 2016/ Drew

Petworth is more than porches, it's an amazing diversity of background, skills, age and talent. One of the people who help shape the cultural fabric of Petworth is Bill Crandall. Bill has lived in Petworth for over a decade, and has long thought of ways to help encourage the creativity in our neighborhood. That effort starts at his home, with his own art and a free show at the Third Floor on Sunday, November 20th.

November 14, 2016

Come support kids expressing themselves with DC SCORES Poetry Slam

November 14, 2016/ Drew

DC SCORES is a very cool non-profit that provides an after-school program to elementary and middle school children, teaching them soccer, community service and poetry. What they're really teaching is kids teamwork, respect and confidence to achieve their goals.

Learn about and RSVP for the Poetry Slam!

November 14, 2016

ANC 4D draft agenda for November meeting

November 14, 2016/ Drew

The Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4D meets on Tuesday, November 15th at Truesdell Education Campus 800 Ingraham St NW, from 7pm - 9pm.

November 14, 2016

Converting your basement into a rentable apartment? Here's what's involved

November 14, 2016/ Guest Contributor

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 .

November 13, 2016

Petworth residents push for paid family leave

November 13, 2016/ Adrienne Chu

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.

November 12, 2016

Featured property: 620 Farragut St NW

November 12, 2016/ Drew

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!

November 12, 2016

Ruta del Vino, Petworth's newest restaurant, aims to please with a Latin-inspired cuisine

November 12, 2016/ Drew

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.

November 11, 2016

Holiday card drive for veterans - an easy way to say thank you

November 11, 2016/ Drew

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.

Learn more...

November 11, 2016

A fire destroyed possessions, but a community can help support the family

November 11, 2016/ Drew

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.

November 11, 2016

MPD hopes recent arrests curtail sounds of gunshots, violence

November 11, 2016/ Drew

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.

November 09, 2016

A community gathering for "peaceful reflection" at Lincoln's Cottage tonight

November 09, 2016/ Drew

Lincoln's Cottage reached out this morning to say they're hosting a "peaceful reflection" for the community as a way of coming together.

November 08, 2016

Get rid of your old paint cans for free (and keep the planet a little cleaner)

November 08, 2016/ Rachel Maisler

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.

November 05, 2016

A look at Little Coco’s, one of the newest bright spots on 14th Street

November 05, 2016/ Drew

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.