Reader reports lewd act by driver near Grant Circle
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A Petworth News reader contacted me to share a terrible story about a man who tried a lewd act in front of her Monday afternoon near Grant Circle.
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Agenda for ANC 4C June 14th meeting
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Here is the draft agenda for the Wednesday, June 14th ANC 4C meeting. Portions of the agenda may change between now and the meeting.
Second Annual Petworth Fashion Fest is Saturday, June 10th
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On Saturday, June 10th at 11am, the 800 block of Upshur Street will once again transform into the fashion capital of the DMV. Organized by the owners of Willow Fashion and Fia’s Fabulous Finds, the Petworth Fashion Fest will feature nearly 40 clothing and accessory vendors, along with live performances from local DJs.
Read MoreUpcoming June MPD PSA meetings in the Petworth area
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MPD holds regular community meetings in each Police Service Area (PSA) to give residents and stakeholders an opportunity to speak with local MPD leadership. Concerned about crime, have suggestions or questions? This is your best opportunity to interact.
Read MoreCommunity meeting on upcoming youth facility on 9th Street
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Councilmember Brandon Todd and ANC 4C07 Commissioner Karen Cooper are hosting a community meeting with DC Superior Courts on Thursday, June 8th at 7pm.
Read MoreGet this sweet Petworth map car magnet!
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Ok, so this is cool.
It's a 5-inch round magnet designed for cars, your fridge or anything magnetic metal featuring a map of Petworth with Sherman and Grant Circles in a bunch of awesome colors. The magnets are thin, flexible and sturdy -- and they're only 5 bucks. :)
Read MoreGrant Circle "one-lane test" survey shows slim majority leans towards change
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It started with a traffic study and a Facebook post. The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) closed one lane of Grant Circle to study traffic patterns and address neighborhood safety concerns. During the test, Petworth News asked readers for their thoughts about the test and boy did we get a response. Here's a look at the numbers, the traffic and next steps.
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First Friday art event in Petworth starts the month off right
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First Fridays is a FREE art event Friday June 2nd, from 6-9pm along the 800 block of Upshur Street and Georgia Avenue. Here's a look at the music, art and events happening.
Read MoreGet involved with the Petworth art and music scene
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The Petworth Arts Collaborative is seeking enthusiastic neighbors to volunteer for upcoming First Fridays. Petworth First Fridays features fine art, film, music, performance art and more while supporting some of Petworth's local small businesses.
Read MoreIs it appropriate to continually post to the community listservs?
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Over the past several weeks, a local private school has begun heavily posting their marketing messages on the area’s community listservs. The Kingsbury Center, (5000 14th St NW), has sent multiple posts to the Brightwood, Greater Grant Circle, Petworth, Crestwood and many other listservs promoting the school, its website and encouraging residents to learn more and enroll at the private school. The emails started on or about May 8th, and have been posted every day since then by their marketing coordinator, Jennifer Henderson.
How much is too much? Is it spam or a community benefit?
Read MoreAn unscientific survey about the Grant Circle one-lane test
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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.
Read MoreUpdate on the new youth probation & pre-adjudication center coming to 9th Street
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DC Superior Court is taking occupancy of the old Post Office (4211 9th Street NW) for a new youth probation and pre-adjudication center, called the Northwest Balanced and Restorative Justice (BARJ) Drop-In Center. While there has not yet been any community outreach by the Courts about the NW BARJ, Petworth News was able to get more information on what to expect from the center, and how the community can support it.
Read MoreGet a view from "Behind the Handlebars" with Rachel Maisler
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Really excited to announce that Petworth News contributor and Community Calendar editor Rachel Maisler launched "Behind the Handlebars," a new column today about all things bicycling in DC on the Greater Greater Washington blog.
Read MoreWreath-laying & cemetery tour at Old Soldier's Home (AFRH) on Memorial Day
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The Armed Forces Retirement Home is marking Memorial Day with a free wreath laying service and tours of the United States Soldiers’ and Airmen’s Home National Cemetery on Monday, May 29th.
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