Hank's Cocktail Bar set to close on Dec 14th, moving to Dupont
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Hank’s Cocktail Bar has announced that they’re closing on December 14th and headed to the 2nd floor of their existing bar in Dupont Circle.
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Guide on the candidates up for vote on Dec 4th for State Board of Education
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In Ward 4, there are four candidates running in the special election on December 4th for the School Board of Education. Here are short overviews of each candidate that looks at their priorities, and offers links to more information on each candidate.
Voter turnout will probably be very low, so try to take some time to go vote on December 4th. Polls are open from 7am until 8pm at your normal polling location/precinct.
Read MorePetworth Art & Craft Fair returns this Saturday to Upshur Street
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Shop local, shop often! This year makes the 13th Petworth Art & Craft Fair on Upshur Street, with local artists, vendors, crafts, food and more. The event kicks off on Saturday, December 1st, 11am to 4pm on Upshur & 9th St NW. You can take part in gingerbread house or pie-making competitions, make a wreath or just chill out in the hot cocoa lounge!
Read MoreJoin Mary's Center and Taqueria del Barrio for a special Toy Drive & Drag Bingo!
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Join Mary's Center at Taqueria del Barrio for a fabulous evening of Drag Bingo on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at 7:30pm-10pm.
Mary’s Center serves thousands of children every year through their comprehensive healthcare, education, and social service programs. With the holiday season coming up, Mary’s Center is partnering with Taqueria del Barrio to support their annual toy drive and give at least 1,000 children the chance to welcome the holidays with a gift.
Read MoreKennedy Street revitalization meeting on Thursday, 11/29
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DDOT is hosting an Open House on Thursday, November 29 to review the design for the Revitalization of Kennedy Street Phase II Project.
Read MoreIt's time to register for your free visitor parking pass
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If you live on a block that requires a Residential Parking Permit to lawfully park on the street for more than two hours, then you also have access to apply for a Visitor Parking Pass for guests who stay at your home.
Read More"How to keep an Alien" -- a new romantic comedy comes to 14th Street
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Discount for Petworth News readers!
Solas Nua brings a new romantic comedy to Dance Loft on 14th: How to Keep an Alien. The play is a funny and tender real-life story in which two women meet and fall in love, Irish Sonya and Australian Kate, but Kate’s visa is up and she must leave Ireland.
Read MoreNext week, Battle of the Bands returns
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The last Battle of the Bands before the December 9th final show is coming up this Thursday, November 29th at Capitol Cider House! This week it’s The Treads and the 7th Street Rockers performing for a chance to go to the finals and win $1,000!
Show starts at 7pm!
Read More"Is that a DC cop?" MPD officers get new uniforms
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MPD announced that it has rolled out new uniforms to officers across the city at the beginning of the month, and gone are the soft blue shirts the patrol officers wore, replaced with a darker set of uniforms that offer comfort benefits.
Read MoreSmall Business Saturday offers Petworth some great local deals on Nov 24th
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The Saturday after Thanksgiving is known as “small business Saturday,” and is an opportunity for residents to shop at their local retail businesses. (Hey, Obama came to Upshur Street Books in 2015 for small biz Saturday!)
This year I think we’re good if the current president stays put on his golf course, but YOU can head out and shop along Upshur Street and the Kennedy Street corridor. Here’s deets:
Read MoreLulabelle's to temporarily close end of December
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Lullabelle’s Sweet Shop at 847 Upshur Street NW is temporarily closing on December 24th to reorganize operations and some other store features.
Read MoreA recount in the close election for ANC 4C08
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Elections for Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner are generally boring. Usually there’s only one person running for a single member district seat, and if there’s two, well, there’s usually little fireworks. In ANC 4C, things got a bit heated in SMD 4C08 when incumbent Timothy Jones got a last minute challenge by Leah Anderson. With a close margin between the two candidates, DCBOE says they’re willing to do a recount.
Read MoreSaturday is the last day for Petworth area farmers' markets
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We’re so lucky to have farmers’ markets in our area — two of them! Well, they both end their seasons on Saturday, November 17th.
Read MoreDraft agenda for ANC 4D November meeting
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Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4D meets on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 6:30pm at the Washington Latin Public Charter School, 5200 2nd Street NW.
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Summer isn’t over yet! The Parks at Walter Reed has a full lineup of family-friendly neighborhood events coming up from August and into November, including free concerts, outdoor fitness classes, dancing, flea markets, community festivals and a massive used book sale.