May 24, 2017

An unscientific survey about the Grant Circle one-lane test

May 24, 2017/ Rachel Maisler

You probably noticed the traffic barrels around Grant Circle this week and the new traffic pattern. The bright orange barrels aren't a new landscaping trend, rather part of a test being run by DDOT to see how cutting the circle down to one lane affects surrounding traffic, and whether that change enhances pedestrian safety.

Petworth News is conducting an unscientific survey about the experiment through Monday, May 29th. We'll share the results here later next week and will make sure that DDOT sees your comments.

May 19, 2017

Grant Circle goes to one lane on Sunday, 5/21

May 19, 2017/ Drew

The DC Department of Transportation is planning to test the single-lane concept in Grant Circle starting Sunday, May 21st at 6pm until noon, Saturday, May 27th. Learn more about it.

May 18, 2017

Give a little to a group that gives a lot to the local community

May 18, 2017/ Drew

Every day, struggling families get help from Georgia Avenue Family Support Collaborative. Our diverse staff works with each family to identify their strengths and needs and connect them to community resources. This includes addressing the wellbeing of parents and children, providing for basic needs and helping the family navigate the complex social services system. Thousands of families have been given a fresh start at life through our programs and services since 1998. Now, we need YOUR HELP to continue doing this life-changing work.

May 17, 2017

Winner winner Himistu dinner!

May 17, 2017/ Drew

It's been almost two years of weekly email newsletters -- 100 so far. As a way of saying thanks to the 1,300+ people who subscribe, Petworth News gave away a $100 gift certificate for the local Japanese-inspired cuisine restaurant, Himitsu. And now we have a winner!...

May 17, 2017

Meeting about the old Hebrew Home at 1125 Spring Road set for May 25th

May 17, 2017/ Drew

ANC 4C06 Commissioner Bennett Hilley sent out an email about an upcoming community meeting with the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development (DMPED) to discuss the renovations at the Hebrew Home located at 1125 Spring Road NW.

May 17, 2017

Round up your purchase at Annie's Hardware to support Powell

May 17, 2017/ Drew

Annie’s Ace Hardware (1240 Upshur Street NW) is offering a fundraiser to support Powell Elementary School on Saturday, May 20th, the same day as the Powell Spring Carnival. For every purchase you make at Annie's, you'll have the option of "rounding up" your sale and giving the additional change to support the elementary school.

May 16, 2017

Featured property: Great condo close to everything at 804 Taylor Street NW

May 16, 2017/ Drew

If you're looking for a great one-bedroom condo in Petworth, then unit 407 at 804 Taylor Street NW is a phenomenal option. Located across the street from Petworth Recreation Center, a block from Upshur Street restaurants and retail and a few blocks from metro and bikeshare, it's a fully renovated condo originally built in 1957. It's being offered by Ryan DaSilva from Compass Realty.

May 16, 2017

Powell Spring Carnival is this Saturday, tons of fun, food and raffle!

May 16, 2017/ Drew

The Powell Elementary Spring Carnival is Saturday, May 20th from 10am - 3pm on the Roosevelt High School football field. This is the third year for the Carnival, and it promises to be even bigger with more events and fun for the entire Petworth neighborhood, kids and adults alike!

May 14, 2017

Thoughts on Mother's Day...

May 14, 2017/ Lois Cooper

Mothers are a special and divine species chosen as the vessel by which life is birth into the world. Tupac Shakur, a very talented rapper/actor, summed it up in a hip hop lyrical prose that said, “You get your name from woman, you get your game from a woman.” To loosely paraphrase, it means that your mother is your first teacher. We all know that the role of teacher and nurturer is a very complex and complicated one, so on this Mother’s Day we salute all mothers.