November 07, 2017

DC Community Carrot expands program and sprouts new leadership

November 07, 2017/ Rachel Maisler

DC Community Carrot just completed a seven-month pilot project to demonstrate the non-profit organization’s ability to help DC’s Out of School Youth to create their own businesses. Following the pilot’s success, the organization named Petworth resident Harry Alford, III, as the interim executive director. DC Community Carrot works with Opportunity Youth to build and run small businesses to carry them out of poverty. Read more about this amazing local non-profit.

November 07, 2017

Want to write for Petworth News? We're looking for new writers!

November 07, 2017/ Drew

If you're reading this, then you know that local news is important. With the Washington City Paper looking for a buyer and the sudden shutdown of DCist, blogs that publish both lightweight neighborhood info and write hyperlocal journalism are even more critical for keeping the community informed. That's the niche that Petworth News focuses on, and if you're interested in contributing to your community, then come talk to us. We're looking for new writers!

November 01, 2017

Agenda for ANC 4C November meeting on 11/8

November 01, 2017/ Drew

Here is the agenda, as of today, for the November 8th meeting of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4C. Portions of the agenda may change between now and the meeting.

October 30, 2017

Veterans resource fair in Silver Spring offers new job and training opportunities

October 30, 2017/ Drew

The Disabled Veterans National Foundation (DVNF) is set to host its first annual Veterans Day Resource Fair on November 9th to support veterans in the DC Metro area.

October 29, 2017

Public comment period extended for Sherman Circle changes

October 29, 2017/ Drew

Both Grant and Sherman Circles have been studied by the DC Department of Transportation (DDOT) for changes to increase pedestrian and driver safety. The changes to Grant Circle have already started and the comment period for Grant is over. Sherman Circle is still open for comments.

October 25, 2017

Fish in the Hood launches Go Fund Me effort to help reopen after fire

October 25, 2017/ Guest Contributor

This spring a kitchen fire destroyed Fish in the Hood, a popular and venerable restaurant on the Petworth / Park View border. Now, owner Bill White has started a Go Fund Me page to help the restaurant get back on its feet. The Go Fund Me site has raised over $3,000 of its $10,000 goal.

October 25, 2017

Surviving cancer and looking to the future

October 25, 2017/ Lois Cooper

I remember the day I was summoned to my best friend's Petworth home for a meeting with close family and friends. I thought this could not be anything good. Nervous, anxious and panicked, we all assembled in the kitchen where she revealed her breast cancer diagnosis.

October 24, 2017

It's a "Thriller" Apple Pie Baking contest at the 14th & Kennedy Fall Festival

October 24, 2017/ Drew

Games, apple pie and a live Thriller performance! Yaasss!

Calling all aspiring bakers! This Saturday, October 28th, the 14th & Kennedy Farmers Market is putting on it's first Fall Festival! Events will include a "Thriller" dance class, a moon bounce, pumpkin decorating, kids costume parade, scarecrow making and... an apple pie baking contest to benefit your pride and the market's SNAP program. Here's how to enter the contest and a look at the events.

October 23, 2017

Water forum looks to answer residents DC Water questions

October 23, 2017/ Drew

Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4D is hosting a community meeting with representatives from DC Water and other DC agencies to discuss resident concerns with high water bills and flooding issues. Tuesday, October 24, 6:30-8:30pm Washington Latin Public Charter School (5200 2nd St NW) .