Draft agenda for ANC 4D July meeting
/The next Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4D public meeting is on Tuesday, July 18th at the Washington Latin Public Charter School in the Multipurpose Room. The meeting will begin promptly at 6:30pm.
Read MoreHere's a peek at Chef Alex McCoy’s next restaurant opening on Upshur Street
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Alex McCoy made a splash on the Food Network Star reality TV show two years ago, even as his star was already rising in DC. From Duke’s restaurant to Alfie’s to the soon-to-open Lucky Buns in Adam Morgan, Alex has made his passion for launching new restaurant ideas his career. The restaurant at 845 Upshur Street is the next new idea he’s working on, and he’s really excited about it.
Read MoreDC animal welfare laws strengthened as Momma's Law passes DC Council unanimously
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Momma's Law, otherwise known as the Standard of Care for Animals Amendment Act of 2017, passed the DC Council today with a unanimous vote, ensuring stricter animal welfare laws in the District.
Read MoreWhat do safer streets look like? WABA wants to show Ward 4
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The Washington Area Bicyclist Association (WABA) Bike Ambassadors are planning to hit the streets with Ward 4 residents for a mobile traffic safety workshop on Thursday, July 13th at 6:30pm. The workshop will consist of a 5-mile bike ride, and discussion about how to make intersections along the route safer for pedestrians and cyclists. Special attention will be paid to the intersections at 14th and Spring Streets and Georgia Avenue and Kennedy Street.
Read MoreHome projects giving you difficulties? Now you can "Ask an Expert" at Annie's Hardware
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Ever want to ask an expert about a nagging house project but didn't know who to ask? Annie's Ace Hardware on Upshur Street is making it easy with a special series of weekly chats with local contractor and neighbor Glen Sperling, owner of Harmony Remodeling.
Read MoreDisturbing graffiti found in alley on Hamilton Street
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A reader sent me an email and photo of a some disturbing graffiti he found while walking his dogs this morning in an alley along Hamilton Street. He's contacted the police, but wanted people to be aware.
(Update: Graffiti has been removed.)
Read MoreGeorgia Ave Thrive looks to improve quality of life and bring the Park View neighborhood together
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On the summer evening of July 31, 2015, Derrick Black was shot and killed in the Park View neighborhood. He was 23. The Georgia Ave and Lamont Street Public Safety Task Force formed shortly after to focus on public safety as a response to the murder.
The citizens and business owners who live and work in the area wanted to work together to figure out the best ways to address public safety and quality of life concerns in the neighborhood. Once the group was able to begin to address the issues in the neighborhood, they began to ask broader questions and think through the kind of community they wanted. What did they value? What did they want to accomplish?
Read MoreMomma's Law needs your support in the DC Council
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The DC Council was quick to find a temporary fix for animal welfare concerns a few months ago after the lack of enforcement options came to light with the stories about the pit bull Momma.
The permanent legal changes necessary to ensure that the law provides minimum levels of humane treatment for animals in DC is coming up in front of the DC Council on Tuesday, July 11th. There are still many uncommitted Councilmembers who haven't signed on to the legislation. Activists and puppies citywide need your help in convincing the Council to vote this into law. Here's how.
Read MoreFirst Friday returns to Upshur Street on July 7th
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Join the Petworth ARTS Collaborative for another First Friday in Petworth and support small businesses and DC artists.
Read MoreA new patio gives Himitsu more seats, more ways to enjoy
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The Japanese-inspired restaurant Himitsu opened up at 828 Upshur Street NW in late Fall 2016, and has been a successful and critically acclaimed addition to Petworth. But getting a table can be hard since they don’t take reservations. A new patio out front helps that, bringing wait times down from a high of three hours to only 45 minutes.
Read MoreDraft agenda for ANC 4C's July meeting
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The Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4C meets on the second Wednesday of every month in the downstairs meeting room of the Petworth Library (4200 Kansas Ave NW). Here's the draft agenda...
Read MoreCelebrate July 4th in Petworth with the Old Soldier's Home
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If you're looking for a family-friendly, food-and-drink-enjoying evening, head over to the Armed Forces Retirement Home (aka Old Soldier's Home) for the 6th Annual July 4th Celebration. This year the evening kicks off at 4pm on the grounds of the Home (enter at Rock Creek Church Rd and Randolph St NW).
Read MoreNew mobile-friendly Community Calendar launches on its one-year anniversary!
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Last week, the Petworth News Community Calendar quietly celebrated its first anniversary. From ANC meetings to events on Upshur street, community classes at the Petworth library and neighborhood socials, the Community Calendar has evolved into a great resource for the neighborhood. We're excited to launch an all-new version that easier-to-use, prettier and works great on your phone.
Read MoreUpcoming DDOT meeting about Grant & Sherman Circles, decision on one-lane announced
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The Department of Transportation sent out an email about an upcoming community meeting to discuss their analysis of their recent one-lane test on Grant Circle, and next steps for Grant and Sherman Circles.
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