Kennedy hoping to get Main Streets designation and looks for community feedback

Kennedy hoping to get Main Streets designation and looks for community feedback

KSDC and CAUFS recently held two meetings to get feedback from community members on their vision for the corridor. Now they're looking to reach a wider audience and want your opinion about the street in a survey -- so take a few minutes and let your voice be heard.

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Lulabelle's Sweet Shop coming to Upshur Street

Lulabelle's Sweet Shop coming to Upshur Street

Julie Wineinger, who owns Willow Fashion on Upshur Street, finally announced the upcoming opening of her latest Petworth business, Lulabelle's Sweet Shop at 847 Upshur Street NW. This location has had many different restaurants and businesses call it home over the years, most recently the perplexing "Dinner Lab," and then sat vacant for quite some time. Having an experienced and extremely community-focused resident like Julie give this location new life is outstanding. Expect to find coffee, ice cream, gifts, greeting cards and plenty of sweets. 

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MPD hosts "Beat the Streets" community event on 9th Street TODAY

MPD hosts "Beat the Streets" community event on 9th Street TODAY

No, it's not a huge crime scene... it's "Beat the Streets," the annual street fair put on by MPD and DC agencies on 9th Street between Upshur and Taylor Streets NW. It started at 2pm and goes until 7pm on Wednesday, July 26th.

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[Canceled to due rain!] Saturday brings the Jazz Project and JaneliaSoul to Petworth

[Canceled to due rain!]  Saturday brings the Jazz Project and JaneliaSoul to Petworth

End of a summer month in Petworth means it's time for the Petworth Jazz Project, one of the best free concerts and community events in DC. This month's show should be awesome, and is sponsored by a few of the local Upshur Street businesses. The show starts at 6pm on Saturday, July 29th on the lawn at Petworth Park (8th and Taylor Streets NW).

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DPR announces options for Thursday kids movie night at Petworth Park

DPR announces options for Thursday kids movie night at Petworth Park

It took a bit of wrangling but the Department of Parks and Recreation has announced the movie for their Movie Night Out at Petworth Park (8th & Taylor Streets NW) on Thursday, July 27, 2017 8:30pm to 11pm... and apparently the movie that'll be shown will be up for a vote.

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Traffic changes are coming to the Rock Creek Church Road area

Traffic changes are coming to the Rock Creek Church Road area

The DC Department of Transportation recently released a series of recommendations to address traffic flow and traffic calming in the neighborhood off of Rock Creek Church Road (between Webster and Upshur Streets).

ANC 4C Commissioner Jonah Goodman offers a deep dive into those changes that will impact the neighborhood.

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Sherman Circle (finally) gets a place to rest your weary feet

Sherman Circle (finally) gets a place to rest your weary feet

I am thrilled to report the National Park Service (NPS) installed four benches in Sherman Circle. This is the result of residents' requests and passion, and support from Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4D, Mayor Bowser, Councilmember Todd, and 4C Commissioner Joe Martin.  

Guest post by ANC 4D Commissioner Amy Hemingway.

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Two months after opening, Reliable Tavern heats up Petworth’s cocktail scene

Two months after opening, Reliable Tavern heats up Petworth’s cocktail scene

Is it a cocktail bar? Is it a dive? Or is it a pool hall?

Reliable Tavern General Managers Ben Long and Ben Alt don’t really care what you call it, so long as you’re having fun. 

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WMATA tries again to conduct Metro vibration study with local volunteers

WMATA tries again to conduct Metro vibration study with local volunteers

WMATA General Manager Paul Wiedefeld sent a response to Ward 4 Councilmember Brandon Todd's June 30th letter asking WMATA for an update on the noise and shaking allegedly caused by Metro trains running underground on the Green line in Petworth.

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Thanks for a great Shindig!

Thanks for a great Shindig!

My sincere thanks to everyone who came out to the Petworth News Shindig on Saturday night at Homestead. It was a great party -- tons of people came by to say hi, enjoy the food and drink and meet neighbors. Even the Mayor stopped by!

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Councilmember’s Corner: Progress on animal welfare law continues

Councilmember’s Corner: Progress on animal welfare law continues

This past January, Petworth captured the attention of the District and animal lovers around the nation when a pit bull named Momma was left outdoors in extreme cold. The inhumanity with which Momma was treated, and the insufficiency of existing laws to address her abuse, sparked a grassroots movement to strengthen the District’s animal welfare laws to ensure that no animal suffered the way Momma did. Since then, I have been hard at work with advocates and the Humane Rescue Alliance crafting comprehensive animal welfare legislation. I am proud to report progress on this endeavor.

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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.

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Here's a peek at Chef Alex McCoy’s next restaurant opening on Upshur Street

Here's a peek at Chef Alex McCoy’s next restaurant opening on Upshur Street

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.

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DC animal welfare laws strengthened as Momma's Law passes DC Council unanimously

DC  animal welfare laws strengthened as Momma's Law passes DC Council unanimously

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.

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