Fido & Kitty’s World to close in March
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After five years selling pet supplies and food, Fido & Kitty’s World is closing.
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Education… by any means necessary
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There is a crisis in public education. The fact that students are graduating high school and can barely read what's on their diplomas is sad. What we should remember is that education is really about self-preservation. If you don't get it in the classroom, then you should obtain it somewhere else: by home schooling, tutoring, mentoring, being self-taught or by any means necessary.
Read MoreThe NEAR Act: Are we closer to public safety that goes beyond policing?
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It is clear our city welcomes new approaches to violence, and on paper it appears that the Neighborhood Engagement Achieves Results Act (NEAR) is just what this city needs. The NEAR Act, a comprehensive public, health-based approach to violence prevention and intervention, addresses the root causes of violent activities in a long-term, sustainable way.
Read MoreA Petworth reading list with Walls of Books and Upshur Street Books
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With DC home to many avid readers, myself included, I wondered what wider trends my neighbors were reading. Katie Presley, buyer for Upshur Street Books in Petworth and Pablo Sierra, owner of Walls of Books in Park View, provided a look at what tops our neighborhood bestseller lists and what 2017 trends might shape reading lists for 2018.
Read MoreCouncilmember's Corner: Petworth Community Market needs your support
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Last year, the Petworth Community Market came to me with an urgent concern. Due to a District-wide increase in parking meter fees, the Market faces an 800% increase in their meter costs that threatens the sustainability of their future operations.
As soon as I heard, I knew I had to act, and I'm asking for your help.
Read MoreDraft agenda for ANC 4D February meeting
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The following draft agenda is for the next Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4D public meeting on Tuesday, February 20, 2018. ANC 4D hosts their meetings at the Washington Latin Public Charter School, 5200 2nd Street NW. The meeting will begin promptly at 6:30pm.
Please note the meeting will take place in the Library at Washington Latin PCS this month instead of the Multipurpose Room.
Featured property: Another great condo at 804 Taylor Street NW, close to everything
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If you're looking for a great two bedroom condo in Petworth, then unit 401 at 804 Taylor Street NW is a phenomenal option. Located across the street from Petworth Recreation Center, a block from Upshur Street restaurants and retail and a few blocks from metro and bikeshare, it's a fully renovated condo originally built in 1957. It's being offered by Ryan DaSilva from Compass Realty.
Read MoreIt was a great first Petworth Bandstand event! Here's pix & videos!
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It was a really great first Petworth Bandstand show on Sunday at Petworth Citizen. My thanks to everyone who came out, ate a great meal and donated to the Georgia Avenue Family Support Collaborative! Here's some pictures and videos from the show.
Read MoreDPR survey asks for your opinions on the Petworth Playground renovation
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The Petworth Playground at 8th and Taylor Streets NW is getting a $2 million makeover, and the Department of Parks and Recreation and Department of General Services (DGS) just released a survey asking for your opinion on the changes. You can take the survey in one of three languages and help shape what the playground will look like and what features it will have. The survey will close in three weeks.
Read MoreSandovan’s offers a great spot for jerk chicken and Caribbean music
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Like many restaurants on Georgia Avenue, Sandovan’s Restaurant and Lounge often serves double duty on the weekends when it turns into a live music and dancing venue. But when I came on a Thursday night, it was to try the food. And I left with a new favorite jerk chicken spot.
Read MoreStudents from DC SCORES are headed to the World Cup in Moscow
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While the US Men's National Team will not be in Russia for the World Cup, a special group of young women (including students from Petworth) are set to represent the United States at the Street Child World Cup in Russia this May, and make a difference in doing so. Watch the great video!
Read MoreAgenda for ANC 4C February meeting
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The Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4C meets on Wednesday, February 14th at 6:30pm at the Petworth Library. Here is the draft agenda for the meeting.
Read MoreThe first Petworth Bandstand is this Sunday! Come out for awesome music, food, drinks and charity!
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The first Petworth Bandstand is this Sunday, February 11th from 1-4pm at Petworth Citizen. We put out a call for local bands and got a great response. This Sunday's show features the 7th Street Rockers, Proper Pets and Dan Rosenbush! It's gonna be great!
Read MoreYu Ying heads to China: "We can win wars with our words"
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I had the opportunity to meet with a group of students from the Yu Ying Public Charter School and their parents as they plan their upcoming July trip to China. These energetic students eagerly responded to my questions about their immersion program and upcoming travels. It wasn’t the trip that most excited me about this group of playful 10 and 11 year olds -- who have been friends for many years -- what impressed me was the enthusiasm they shared about their education and experiences over the last seven years.
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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.