Shooting reported 8th & Shepherd closed with arrest

Shooting reported 8th & Shepherd closed with arrest

On Friday, July 27th, there was a shooting on the 3800 block of 8th Street (originally reported as occurring at 8th and Taylor Streets). The shooter was arrested.

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How a soccer mini-pitch replaced a basketball court at Petworth Playground

How a soccer mini-pitch replaced a basketball court at Petworth Playground

DPR made a deal with the US Soccer Foundation, who proposed giving money to create a series of hard surface soccer mini-pitches across the city, and the USSF wanted the first one to coincide with the opening of Audi Field. DPR decided that Petworth Playground would be the location.

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Petworth residents trying to find a way to deal with a recent jump in local crime and violence

Petworth residents trying to find a way to deal with a recent jump in local crime and violence

According to neighbors in Southwest Petworth who have been sharing a large email thread, in the last several months there has been a dramatic increase in petty and violent crime along and around Quincy and Kansas Avenue NW.

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Petworth Jazz Project this Saturday, 7/28 features jazz and Go-Go!

Petworth Jazz Project this Saturday, 7/28 features jazz and Go-Go!

This month's Petworth Jazz Project sounds great! The next show on Saturday, July 28th presenting Elijah Jamal Balbed: An Evening of Jazz and Go-Go featuring Jus Paul

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Councilmember’s Corner: Protecting immigrants from extortion

Councilmember’s Corner: Protecting immigrants from extortion

I am making a concerted effort to double down on our sanctuary city policies and reaffirm that all people, regardless of immigration status, are welcome and worthy of protection in the District of Columbia.    

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A taste of cider: opening night at Capitol Cider House

A taste of cider: opening night at Capitol Cider House

Capitol Cider House opened officially on Saturday, July 21st, and threw a party on Friday the 20th to get things started. For the benefit of the community, I tried almost all the ciders available on the tap, and after I wobbled my way home in good humor, here's my thoughts on Petworth's latest bar and hang out.

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Help make the Celebrate Petworth festival awesome -- become a volunteer!

Help make the Celebrate Petworth festival awesome -- become a volunteer!

The Celebrate Petworth Festival is right around the corner on September 8th. To make this awesome day happen, the team running the festival is looking for volunteers to help with tasks big and small. There's an opportunity for everyone to be involved.


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Featured: 415 Randolph Street condo that looks fabulous

Featured: 415 Randolph Street condo that looks fabulous

Condo #1 is for sale at 415 Randolph Street NW, and if the Galaga video game and the Speed Racer framed picture conveys, I may bid on it!

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Get your jazz fix this summer with free shows at The Parks at Walter Reed

Get your jazz fix this summer with free shows at The Parks at Walter Reed

The last Saturday of every summer month sees the free Petworth Jazz Project at the park at 8th and Taylor. If you're looking for another free, outdoor jazz show that's great for the whole family, The Parks at Walter Reed has a series great jazz shows starting this weekend, Saturday, July 21st from 4-7pm.

The shows are presented by The Parks at Walter Reed, working with Petworth's own local jazzman Tom Pipkin -- which means it'll be a great show for neighbors to come out and enjoy.

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ANC 4C goes after Trump International Hotel's alcohol license

ANC 4C goes after Trump International Hotel's alcohol license

Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4C passed a resolution at their July meeting supporting a complaint filed with ABRA by seven civic and religious leaders requesting the Trump International Hotel offer proof why it shouldn’t have its alcohol license revoked. The rationale for the license revocation? Trump isn’t a man of “good character,” according to the complaint.


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Draft agenda for ANC 4D July 2018 (updated)

Draft agenda for ANC 4D July 2018 (updated)

Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4D public meets at the Washington Latin Public Charter School, 5200 2nd Street NW. The meeting will begin promptly at 6:30pm.


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List of closed pools & spray parks due to DC Water issues

List of closed pools & spray parks due to DC Water issues

According to the Department of Parks and Recreation, here is a list of the pools and spray parks closed to the DC Water issue. Upshur pool and the Petworth spray park are definitely closed. They should reopen tomorrow (Saturday). Here’s a list…

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Capitol Cider House special opening on Friday, 7/20!

Capitol Cider House special opening on Friday, 7/20!

Capitol Cider House opens for a special Grand Opening Party on Friday, July 20th from 4-11pm, and according to owner Jared Fackrell, you're all invited! Here’s how to get tickets!

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The colors are blooming in Petworth

The colors are blooming in Petworth

Summer has officially begun and Petworth’s gardens have been getting plenty of rain recently, meaning Black Eyed Susans and other colorful flowers are blooming.

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