Gunfire on 5th Street leaves residents ducking for cover and shaking their heads
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Five shots, no injuries in the middle of a Friday afternoon.
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Election results for Ward 4 State Board of Education
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The special election for Ward 4 Member of the State Board of Education on Tuesday, December 4th, talked about in the press and played out on the street corners and farmers’ markets around the area, ended with a small voter turnout and a win for Petworth local Frazier O’Leary. Here’s a look at the vote results.
Read MoreThoughts on a bikeshare on Illinois and Upshur?
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ANC 4C09 Commissioner Joe Martin sent an email to a local listserv with the idea of adding a Capital Bikeshare station on Illinois Avenue, near Upshur and 5th Streets NW.
Read MoreThe final show of Battle of the Bands is Sunday, winner gets $1,000!
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Sunday, December 9th is the final show of the Battle of the Bands at the Capitol Cider House. Four bands will play, but only one will win $1,000! YOU get to vote for the winner… but only if you show up!
Read MoreMoreland's Tavern Holiday "Cocktails and Crafts" party on Dec 10th
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Moreland’s Tavern is holding a cocktail and craft event on Monday, December 10th from 5-9pm with drink specials and amazing arts and crafts from talented local artists.
Read MoreDraft agenda for ANC 4C December meeting
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Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4C has it’s December meeting on Wednesday, Dec 12th at 6:30pm at the Petworth Library (4200 Kansas Ave NW).
Read MoreLeah Anderson wins recount in ANC 4C08 election
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“What a wild ride,” a reader wrote to me today. Indeed it is.
Read MoreHank'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.
Read MoreGuide 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.
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