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Package theft is a continual problem in DC, especially during the holidays when gifts start to arrive and the number of packages left on porches increases dramatically. There's constantly stories on the listservs about packages being stolen, and people are frustrated.
Is this a solution?
Read MoreNon-profits help provide youth activities, job training, educational activities and more. Today is Giving Tuesday, an opportunity for you to give to the organizations who work every day on behalf of our community and our nation.
Here's a few worthy options...
Read MoreDC Water has been in hot water this year with issues surrounding meter replacements and with extremely high IAC fees (Impervious Area Charge). Residents and area cemeteries and churches are seeing high bills, and have not been getting the best customer service from the utility. Even the DC Council is getting involved.
To help provide a path forward and communication, Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4D held a "Water Forum" in late October with residents and representatives from DC Water and the DC Committee on Transportation and the Environment. There were many new revelations concerning how DC Water retroactively charged residents and survey results from attendees. Take a look at the notes, they're worth reading.
Read MoreWard 4 is home to both 3 Stars Brewery and Hellbender Brewery, and both breweries have bars located on-site for your enjoyment. CM Brandon Todd is sponsoring a happy hour at the breweries to help the Emory Beacon of Light Food Pantry. Come out to enjoy local craft beer and donate non-perishable food!
Read MoreBravery. It was the word of the 20th Annual DC SCORES Poetry Slam! held November 15-16th and featured 45 performances by elementary and middle schools across the District.
Check out some great videos -- and don't forget DC SCORES on Giving Tuesday on November 28th!
Read MoreYou’ve seen them on the streets: bright red, green, yellow, orange and silver, and maybe parked on a sidewalk. They’re bright, shiny new, and some even have a bit of an oomph. They’re the talk of the town (or at least the bike community in DC). They’re dockless bikeshares. And DDOT is looking to hear your opinion on them. Read more and take a survey about the bikes.
Read MoreSaturday, November 18th is the last day of the season for the Petworth Community Farmers Market and the 14th & Kennedy Farmers Market. They're closing for the winter. But you've got one more day to get fresh produce, coffee, some awesome bratwurst and more. So come out to your favorite market!
Read MoreI understand that the Clean River Project must be completed, and reducing the funds that cemeteries contribute leaves a hole that must be filled. It wouldn’t be fair to push those costs on to other ratepayers. That is why I am calling on the DC Government to make up the difference.
Read MoreOn Saturday, November 18th, St. Stephen’s Church on Newton Street will transform into the Punk Rock Flea Market and Fundraiser. with more than 30 vendors selling everything from records to clothes to vegan snacks, all while supporting local non-profit We Are Family.
Read MoreTaqueria del Barrio is keeping things exciting in Petworth with the next Drag Brunch set for Saturday, November 18th... and creating a unique Thanksgiving special to order ahead for the holiday. Plus, the restaurant is now open for lunch on Saturdays, (excluding when a special drag brunch is held), opening at 12pm and staying open through dinner service with the full menu available.
Read MoreThe following agenda is for the next Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4D public meeting on Tuesday, November 21, 2017. ANC 4D hosts meetings at the Washington Latin Public Charter School in the Multipurpose Room, 5200 2nd Street, NW. The meeting will begin promptly at 6:30pm.
Read MoreWard 4 is awesome for many things, obviously, but one of those is being home to several great craft breweries. Hellbender Brewery, one of my favorites, is celebrating its third anniversary on Saturday, November 18th -- and you're invited to the party!
Read MoreThe 20th Annual DC SCORES Poetry Slam! is this Wednesday, Nov. 15, from 5-8pm inside Roosevelt High School's auditorium. The free event is open to anyone -- whether you can make it for the full three hours or just 30 minutes.
Petworth is greatly represented at the DC SCORES Poetry Slam!. Among the neighborhood schools performing are Powell, MacFarland, Barnard, Raymond and Bruce-Monroe.
Read MoreWell-Paid Maids is the brainchild of Aaron Seyedian, who wanted to start a business that provided a real living wage and benefits to employees. How he ended up owning his own cleaning service says a lot about him and his new company.
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Volunteer with the Friends of the Soldier's Home!
Join President Lincoln’s Cottage on September 19, from 10am to 2pm, for their free annual Homecoming celebration inspired by the Lincoln family’s time living on the grounds of the Soldiers’ Home, here in the Petworth neighborhood.