First Friday on Upshur Street with Petworth Arts Collaborative
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Get ready for another First Friday on September 7th from 6pm-9pm, presented by the Petworth Arts Collaborative.
There might have been an obvious giveaway CVS was about to get robbed...
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The CVS at the corner of Van Buren and Georgia Avenue (6514 Georgia Avenue NW) was robbed at gunpoint on September 1st. MPD responded and ended up arresting one of the three suspects.
One of the suspects wore a very… suspect… outfit.
Read MoreMPD Chief Newsham responds to calls for more support in SW Petworth
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Ward 4 Councilmember, Brandon Todd, recently sent a letter to MPD's Chief Newsham requesting that MPD changes occur in how they patrol the Southwest Petworth area, which has seen a large surge in crime. MPD Chief Peter Newsham sent a response to the Councilmember on August 30th.
Read MoreAwarding hard work and perseverance at the Celebrate Petworth Dog Show
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On September 8th at 12:15pm on the main stage of the Celebrate Petworth Festival, right before the Dog Show, the people who worked hard to change the animal welfare laws in DC are getting awards for their efforts.
Read MoreOp-Ed: A special election and a special opportunity to improve our democracy
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Low voter turnout in DC elections has myriad causes. From the lack of competition within the dominant Democratic party to the influence big donors have on politicians’ priorities, there are deep systemic issues that need to be addressed. While we do that work, there are immediate changes we can make to our elections that are likely to increase participation.
Read MoreHail to the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin... a remembrance
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I'm not a music critic but a music lover. With the passing of the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, I've been moved to pay tribute. Aretha was iconic, awesomely talented, confident in her ability and demanded RESPECT.
Read MoreJasmin Benab, Mayor's liaison for Ward 4, moves on to a new position
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She is moving on to a new position in DC government working for the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety. I'm quite positive she will do an outstanding job there. Here’s her letter…
Read MoreCheck out some of the events at this year’s Celebrate Petworth Festival on Sept 8
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This year, the Celebrate Petworth Festival will be happening on September 8th from 11-5pm on the 800 block of Upshur. As in past years, businesses, organizations and individuals will be coming together to celebrate the creatively, diversity, culture, people and quality of life of our neighborhood.
Read MoreHuge photo gallery from Petworth Jazz -- great pictures!
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The last Petworth Jazz Project of the season was on Saturday, August 25th. My thanks to local photographer Phillip Ford who took a bunch of great photos at the show. See if you can find… you!
Read MoreA reader asks... Do you swipe right on dating in Petworth?
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A reader reached out with a question about finding the right match in Petworth, and since I'm a boring married guy, I figured I'd ask the Petworth News readership your thoughts on dating in Petworth.
How do you find a good partner... and where do you go on dates in Petworth?
Read MoreReliable Tavern's monthly whiskey tasting class follows the luck of the Irish
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There's whiskey, and then there's Irish Whiskey, and one man who knows the difference is Andrew Pope. Andrew hosts a monthly whiskey tasting class at Reliable Tavern (3655 Georgia Ave NW), and this month, his fourth class at the tavern, focuses on whiskeys from the fair Irish isle.
Lighthouse Yoga on 9th & Upshur to close next month (update: reopened at Teatro de la Luna!)
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Owner Julie Eisenberg sent an email to her clients today telling them about the upcoming closure and offering some alternative locations as she looks for a new place to call home for the studio. UPDATE: Lighthouse Yoga found a new home at Teatro de la Luna (4020 Georgia Ave NW). They’re seeking a permanent space.
Read MoreKeeping DC's elections free with ObserveDC
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Trained volunteer observers will deploy to randomly sampled polling places across DC’s eight wards to collect data on key electoral processes throughout the day, including polling station set-up, access for disabled voters, voter identification practices, and secrecy of the vote.
New cigar bar coming to Petworth
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A recent notice from the Alcohol Beverage Control Board (ABRA) says that a new bar is coming to the Upshur area in Petworth, focusing on cigars as well as drinks.
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.