Two weeks of violence: Shootings, safety and what comes next for Petworth

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Two weeks of violence: Shootings, safety and what comes next for Petworth

On the afternoon of Saturday, February 1st, a car drove past the Petworth playground at 8th and Taylor Streets NW, shots rang out from the car, children and parents dove for cover under slides, and a young man was shot in the foot. He’s not talking about what happened.

In the early evening of Thursday, February 13th, MPD was involved in a shootout with a suspect in an alley off of 8th and Upshur. At least six shots rang out, residents walking home dove for cover, an officer was injured, and after a pursuit with police, a young man was gravely shot.

Bookends of violence.

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DC Stoddert soccer launches "Stay & Play" program [sponsored]

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DC Stoddert soccer launches "Stay & Play" program [sponsored]

As part of a new DC Stoddert soccer initiative, in collaboration with Up2Us Sports, the Stay & Play Program was created with the primary goal of developing a sustainable after-school program for schools in under-represented communities in DC. Although soccer is a critical component of the program’s curriculum, DC Stoddert Stay & Play Program aims to impact students beyond the field.

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Meeting on safety and the Petworth Playground on Tuesday

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Meeting on safety and the Petworth Playground on Tuesday

ANC 4C Commissioner Kim Varzi sent an email about an upcoming meeting to discuss safety concerns at the Petworth Playground. The meeting is on Tuesday, February 6th at the Petworth Recreation Center (801 Taylor Street NW). This is precipitated by the recent shooting on Monday, February 3rd at the park.

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Third Annual Chili Cookoff featuring local chefs and tons of flavor!

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Third Annual Chili Cookoff featuring local chefs and tons of flavor!

The only thing better than hot chocolate in cold weather… is Chili! It’s time for the Third Annual Lower Georgia Ave Main Street Chili Cook-Off! 

This popular community-based, family-friendly and free event is in its third year of delicious chili and social gathering. The highlight is the chili tasting, featuring 9 local restaurants and chefs along the Georgia Ave corridor. Come hang at the Midlands on February 16th from 2-4pm!

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Agenda for ANC 4C February 12th meeting

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Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4C has its February meeting on Wednesday, February 12, 2020. The meeting takes place in the basement of the Petworth Library from 6:30-8:45pm.

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Tis the season of change... the Lemon Collective to move out of 810 Upshur Street

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Tis the season of change... the Lemon Collective to move out of 810 Upshur Street

The Lemon Collective will move out of 810 Upshur Street at the end of the month. This storefront has had a few different lives, most recently as Bentley’s Antiques and Collectibles before it changed to the Collective. According to co-owner Holley Simmons, they will continue to give classes and training sessions, but now only at client locations.

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Annie’s Ace Hardware sold to new owners, will become "Petworth Ace Hardware"

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Annie’s Ace Hardware sold to new owners, will become "Petworth Ace Hardware"

Annie’s Ace Hardware has been sold to new owners and will get renamed. The new owners, Marc Friedman and Gina Schafer, plan to rename it Petworth Ace Hardware.

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Shooting at Petworth playground leaves one man injured, parents and kids hiding

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Shooting at Petworth playground leaves one man injured, parents and kids hiding

Multiple gunshots were fired in the early afternoon of Saturday, February 1st in front of the Petworth Playground at the Petworth Recreation Center. The gunfire left one man in the hospital, and multiple parents and children hiding under the playground equipment.

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Walls of Books in Park View to close after four great years

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Walls of Books in Park View to close after four great years

Walls of Books at 3325 Georgia Avenue NW opened four years ago to much anticipation. In those four years, the independent bookstore has been a location for community events, fundraisers, children’s activities and stack after stack of books. The store will officially close on February 2nd at 3pm.

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Ten ways to boost your home's value [sponsored]

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Ten ways to boost your home's value [sponsored]

The housing market is constantly changing in DC, and there are many things you can do to increase the value of your home. Some are quick and easy, others a bit more extensive. Here are ten ways to boost your home’s value, from Marc Dosik of Century 21/Redwood Realty at 843 Upshur Street NW (used to be Help-U-Sell).

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Op-Ed: Why neighborhood parents need to speak-up for a safer Petworth Playground

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Op-Ed: Why neighborhood parents need to speak-up for a safer Petworth Playground

So like many parents, I was shocked to see news reports surfacing this past spring that independent testing had found extremely high levels of lead in the synthetic rubber “poured in place,” or PIP, playground surfaces at several DC schools – the same type of surface my kids play on at Petworth Park.

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Loyalty Books to move to Willow during construction, open new “kids’ room” pop-up

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Loyalty Books to move to Willow during construction, open new “kids’ room” pop-up

Loyalty will move to Willow during construction of their storefront, and open a “kids’ room” in the back of the store with games, toys, books and children’s programming.

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Quick update on the Hebrew Home renovation

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Quick update on the Hebrew Home renovation

In a January 16th community meeting at the Petworth Library, developers presented updates on the ongoing redevelopment and expansion of the old Hebrew Home on Spring Road into new senior living and residential facilities.

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Petworth Citizen to close in February, Loyalty Bookstore to change, with a new, larger concept coming to Upshur

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Petworth Citizen to close in February, Loyalty Bookstore to change, with a new, larger concept coming to Upshur

Petworth Citizen will close its doors for good on February 1st. The space will go through a two-month renovation, with a new, larger concept in the works.

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