It’s all about the neighborhood
I’ve worked in national parks and volunteered with hiking clubs to clean up natural areas. In these settings, there’s no question that litter cleanup is a good and noble thing to do. So why do we have such a problem doing this where we live? Why do we close our eyes to the wrappers and cans lining the sidewalks we walk everyday?
A guest op-ed by Erin Gleeson.
Read MoreThe push for greater pedestrian safety has resulted in new proposed changes to both Grant and Sherman Circles. Some changes include new bumped out curbs, painted lines, signs and lane configurations on both Circles. Now DDOT is ready to make changes to both Circles, and presented their proposals at a recent meeting on Wednesday, July 26th.
Read MoreWow... someone stole over a ton of blue flagstone from a house on 7th and Randolph Street on Sunday, July 30th. While the homeowners were out that day, someone saw an opportunity and stole more than $1,500 worth of stone that was being used to redo the owners porch, steps and walkway.
Did you see the theft happen?
Read MoreNational Night Out is an annual event that promotes police-community partnerships to make our neighborhoods safer and create more caring places to live.
Read MoreI tweeted out a picture that a reader sent me of a collapsed retaining wall that has been blocking the sidewalk at 8th and Illinois Ave for the last two weeks. The Mayor's office responded and is trying to help the owner get it fixed.
Read MoreAnnie’s Ace Hardware is seeking an energetic, detail-oriented individual for the position of Business Development Manager (BDM) in their Petworth location.
Read MoreKSDC 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.
Read MoreJulie 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.
Read MoreNo, 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.
Read MoreEnd 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).
Read MoreIt 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreI 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.
Read MoreIs 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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