Updated: DPR offers more local kids' movie nights
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UPDATED 4/29.
The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is sponsoring more movies nights in the area this month and in September.
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Update on changes coming to 13th & Quincy
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Last week we wrote about the meditation park planned for a triangular lot bordered by 13th Street NW, Kansas Street NW and Quincy Street NW. Since that time, a few new developments have materialized. Thanks to Commissioner Bennett Hilley for these useful updates:
Read MoreA meditation park is coming to Quincy and 13th, but not all neighbors feel tranquil about it
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DPR is proceeding with plans to turn the triangular patch of grass bordered by 13th Street NW, Kansas Street NW, and Quincy Street NW into a “meditation garden-style” park. But not everyone is happy about the changes. Some neighborhood residents say that while they are in favor of upgrading, they were not properly consulted about the form and function that the upgrades should take.
Read MoreHateful flyers appear in Brightwood and north; donate a dollar for every flyer?
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I debated publicizing this when I first heard about it a few days ago, as I don’t want to give the lowlife who’s posting the hateful flyers attention, because that’s what this idiot wants (that, and to scare people). But people need to know how to respond and trash this crap.
Read MoreMade of gold? Roofless house listed at $499,999 in Brightwood
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File this in the you-ain't-seen-it-all file, or the greed-ahead-of-common-sense folder, but a house is listed for sale in Brightwood that has no roof. It's a shell of a house that DCRA put a stop work order on last year for "illegal construction / working without a permit," according to an article Washingtonian.
They're asking $499,999 for this opposite of a turn-key structure.
Read MoreCouncilmember’s Corner: Protecting your internet privacy rights
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As more and more of our personal and professional lives are centered around the internet, privacy protection has become an issue at the heart of life in a digitally-connected era. It is imperative we have robust protections in place, and a new bill in front of the DC Council sees to that.
Read MoreA great opportunity: Apply to attend the US Park Police Citizens' Academy
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The United States Park Police is holding it's next Citizens' Academy next month, and they're looking for people to apply to participate. I participated in the first Academy back in October 2016 and found it to be a fascinating experience and look into one of the oldest police departments in the United States -- one that started with only two officers!
I highly recommend participating in the Academy.
Read MorePetworth Jazz Project comes roaring back this Saturday
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Baroque, hip hop, spoken word poetry, Baba Ras D, food truck... it's the Petworth Jazz Project all right. This month's show on Saturday, August 26th at 5:30pm at the Petworth Rec Center (801 Taylor St) should be truly stellar.
Read MoreLocal music gets a boost at the DC Music Rocks festival at the 9:30 Club
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Check out the DC Music Rocks Festival at the 9:30 Club!
This upcoming show sounds awesome. DC Music Rocks, which profiles local DC musicians and bands on 96.7FM and via podcast, is holding its first local music festival at the 9:30 Club on Saturday, September 2nd. And hey, Petworth News is one of the sponsors!
Read MoreSlow going: What’s up with upper Upshur?
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But the rest of the 200 block of Upshur was largely quiet, save for a handful of women chatting in front of St. Mary Eritrean Church a few storefronts up. No farmer’s markets, no brunch spots, no bookstores, no thrift shops. Just a ten-minute walk from the bustle of Upshur’s 800 block,
the East end of Upshur is largely undeveloped, despite similarly being zoned for mixed use.
Why?
Read MoreFor a love shared: Mia joins the family
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My children have held my broken promise of getting them a pet over my head for years. So when my daughter recently expressed interest in getting a dog, I told her that I would help pay for the dog. Maybe I could finally redeem myself for a slight committed during their childhood.
Read MoreBon Appétit: Two guys, Daniela Moreira and a Pizza Truck
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Bon Appétit magazine has a really awesome write-up of Timber Pizza chef Daniela Moreira, looking back at growing up in her native Argentina to how she ended up taking a chance and becoming a pizza chef at Timber.
Read MorePetworth and Fia’s Fab Finds to appear on HGTV's House Hunters
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This is great! Local fashion boutique store Fia’s Fabulous Finds is going to be on the next episode of HGTV’s House Hunters on Monday, August 14th! House Hunters selected the boutique to be one of the local stores to tape their opening segment.
Read MoreFeatured property: Awesome rowhouse at 4514 8th Street NW
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A beautiful home has become available at 4514 8th Street NW, and it's definitely worth looking at if you're considering moving into Petworth. With three bedrooms and three baths, this 1,945 square foot home offers a great mix of original features and renovations that should make any home buyer happy (or current home owner envious).
It's being offered by Ryan DaSilva from Compass Realty.
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