The Art & Craft Fair returns to Upshur Street for two weekends!

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The Art & Craft Fair returns to Upshur Street for two weekends!

Shop local this holiday season with the 12th Annual Upshur Street Art & Craft Fair on Saturday, December 9th and again on December 16th from 11am to 4pm. Now produced by the Petworth Arts Collaborative (PAC), the event incorporates a series of new and free creative art experiences for everyone to get into the holiday spirit and connect with community.

Read more to see what this year’s Upshur Street Art & Craft Fair line-up includes...

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Where's the update from WMATA about Metro trains causing noise and vibrations?

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Where's the update from WMATA about Metro trains causing noise and vibrations?

Residents met last December with representatives from WMATA, Councilmember Brandon Todd's office and others to share their concerns about rumbling noises and shaking they felt was caused by Metro trains running underground through Petworth. Answers to what's causing this seem hard to get.

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Come celebrate as Petworth Arts Collaborative turns One (plus a huge group photo opp!)

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Come celebrate as Petworth Arts Collaborative turns One (plus a huge group photo opp!)

Petworth Arts Collaborative has been putting on the First Friday events filled with art, music, great shopping deals and more along Upshur Street for a year. This Friday, founders Sara Herrera and Maria Mandle are throwing a party to celebrate the Collaborative's birthday.

The First Birthday Celebration will start out at Petworth Citizen with drinks and toasting to its first year of ART & COMMUNITY ACTIVATION, then they're heading out to take a group photo at the Petworth mural. Come celebrate with this amazing group of local neighbors who volunteer their time to work hard to add exciting cultural events and experiences to Petworth.

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What do you think, will this beat package theft or is it over-engineering?

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What do you think, will this beat package theft or is it over-engineering?

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?

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Take a moment to donate to a local non-profit for Giving Tuesday!

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Take a moment to donate to a local non-profit for Giving Tuesday!

Non-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...

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Complaints flood in... meeting notes from ANC 4D Water Forum

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Complaints flood in... meeting notes from ANC 4D Water Forum

DC 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.

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Ward 4 Brewery Crawl with Brandon Todd, 3 Stars & Hellbender

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Ward 4 Brewery Crawl with Brandon Todd, 3 Stars & Hellbender

Ward 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!

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DC SCORES Poetry Slam! brings two nights of bravery onto stage

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DC SCORES Poetry Slam! brings two nights of bravery onto stage

Bravery. 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!

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Dockless bikeshares popping up in Petworth and around DC (survey)

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Dockless bikeshares popping up in Petworth and around DC (survey)

You’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.

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Tomorrow is the last day of area Farmer's Markets & another chance to get a yard sign & magnet!

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Tomorrow is the last day of area Farmer's Markets & another chance to get a yard sign & magnet!

Saturday, 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!

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Councilmember’s Corner: Granting relief to cemeteries inundated by DC Water fees

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Councilmember’s Corner: Granting relief to cemeteries inundated by DC Water fees

I 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.

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A Park View holiday flea market & fundraiser goes punk rock

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A Park View holiday flea market & fundraiser goes punk rock

On 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. 

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Taqueria del Barrio brings a unique take on a Thanksgiving Turducken (and Drag Brunch on Nov 18!)

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Taqueria del Barrio brings a unique take on a Thanksgiving Turducken (and Drag Brunch on Nov 18!)

Taqueria 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.

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Draft agenda for ANC 4D November meeting

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Draft agenda for ANC 4D November meeting

The 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.

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