New recycling rules go into effect, more can be recycled for a cleaner city

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New recycling rules go into effect, more can be recycled for a cleaner city

The Department of Public Works (DPW) sent out a press today informing the public that the list of items that can be recycled has increased. Most of the new items involve food, like to-go cups, cup trays, food boxes, etc.

So you can now recycle your used pizza box (cool) but can't recycle plastic bags (I had no idea you couldn't do that). Plastic bags can be returned to grocery stores instead of thrown out.

See full press release below and visit DPW's website for details:

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October's First Friday arts event starts at 6pm on Upshur Street

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October's First Friday arts event starts at 6pm on Upshur Street

Petworth Arts Collaborative's First Fridays is Friday, October 6th starting at 6pm.

Details and schedule...

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Saturday brings JaneliaSoul & the last Petworth Jazz Project of the season

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Saturday brings JaneliaSoul & the last Petworth Jazz Project of the season

Take two for this awesome show! July's show was rained out but we look good for this weekend! The show starts at 5pm on Saturday, October 7th on the lawn at Petworth Park (8th & Taylor Streets NW), with Baba Ras D kicking things off at 5pm and JaneliaSoul playing at 6pm.

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Cider house rules! A new cider brewery and restaurant to open on Georgia Avenue

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Cider house rules! A new cider brewery and restaurant to open on Georgia Avenue

Jared Fackrell really likes cider. I mean, apples are definitely his thing. The 32-year old former Navy officer has been brewing his own cider at home for years, and with the changes to the brewery laws in DC, he recently decided to take his passion to a new level and open a cider house and restaurant in Petworth. The new place is called Capitol Cider House and will be located at 3930 Georgia Avenue NW, beneath the Fahrenheit apartment building. 

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Jamiere still missing but has been seen in the area (Update: Found!)

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Jamiere still missing but has been seen in the area (Update: Found!)

The parents of Jamiere Warner are still looking for their 12-year old son who’s been missing since Wednesday, September 27th.

You can help find Jamiere by looking out at area parks, stores and libraries, places he enjoys going and has been seen at recently. They ask you to call 911 if you see Jamiere.

Jamiere’s mother shared the following statement with Petworth News:

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Local area child missing, MPD & parents want your help (Update: Found!)

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Local area child missing, MPD & parents want your help (Update: Found!)

The parents of 12-year old Jamiere Warner wrote to the local listservs this morning asking for help in locating Jamiere.

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Councilmember’s Corner: Putting families first

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Councilmember’s Corner: Putting families first

During the summer recess of the DC Council, my staff and I listened carefully to Ward 4 neighbors about your concerns and your hopes for the future. I repeatedly heard how as the cost of living in the District rises, families feel increasingly financially squeezed. So I took that input back to City Hall and got to work on concrete legislative solutions. At the September 19th meeting of the DC Council, I introduced three bills that would save DC families money and enhance their quality of life.

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Petworth Jazz Project ready to kick it on Saturday, September 30th

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Petworth Jazz Project ready to kick it on Saturday, September 30th

Akua Allrich is next up on the lawn at the Petworth Jazz Project Saturday, September 30th! 
 

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Reflections on a Petworth full house renovation

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Reflections on a Petworth full house renovation

Roshani Kothari bought her Petworth home in 2007, in love with its charm. Ten years later, she's finished a major renovation of the property, a renovation that she undertook acting as the general contractor. Now Roshani plans to rent out part of the house and live in the other part.

Here's the story of the renovation and some tips if you're considering doing something similar to your home.

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Petworth rental: A newly renovated house on 4th Street

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Petworth rental: A newly renovated house on 4th Street

Instead of a house listed for sale, here's a Petworth rowhouse at 4218 4th Street NW that's ready to move into as a rental unit. Live in a modern green home with a stunning view and garden in the heart of Petworth.

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Featured property: an adorable rowhouse at 121 Rock Creek Church Road

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Featured property: an adorable rowhouse at 121 Rock Creek Church Road

An adorable three bedroom, two and a half bath rowhouse at 121 Rock Creek Church Road NW is this week's Featured Property. It offers a great mix of old and new, with exposed brick, pocket doors, an open kitchen and dining room concept and more.

Open House is September 23 & 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

 

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Street Sense gets a new look, and new vests to help you find them

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Street Sense gets a new look, and new vests to help you find them

Street Sense Media, the media center devoted to empowering those experiencing homelessness in Washington DC, has some changes coming. You probably recognize their homeless and formerly homeless newspaper vendors by their neon vests, which have become a staple of DC neighborhoods.  Now the newspaper and the vests of homeless Street Sense vendors are changing. Here’s why.

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Answers from Glen: leaks, leaks and more leaks

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Answers from Glen: leaks, leaks and more leaks

Here's the next article in the Ask Glen! column, where readers can submit questions to local Petworth contractor Glen Sperling of Harmony Remodeling and get answers.

Today we look at a leaks, leaks and more leaks!

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Uncensored DC: The Library takes a creative approach to Banned Books Week

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Uncensored DC: The Library takes a creative approach to Banned Books Week

Censorship is never acceptable in a democracy, which is why the DC Public Library is celebrating Banned Books Week with a creative campaign called #UNCENSOREDDC. The theme this year is “Texts Against Tyranny,” and the Library is doing a scavenger hunt and hiding books that have been censored at one time or another across the District, along with a cool fundraiser in the Dupont Underground. Banned Books week is September 24-30th. Details inside.

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