It’s all about the neighborhood
They say that the only people who like “hoarders” — people who don’t ever throw things out — are genealogists.
It’s because of materials that I found in relative's homes in Petworth and Park View that I've been able to tell stories about my ancestors.
Read MoreVirtual therapy is not new to Kennedy Counseling Collective clinicians, but it may be for many community members. Like many businesses, Kennedy Counseling Collective has temporarily closed their office and is offering video therapy for the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“People need more support right now,” says co-owner Marjorie Strachman Miller. “They are afraid, feeling the effects of isolation, and are concerned for their loved ones and community members.”
That stress is normal, and one of the best ways to deal with it is to talk it out with a therapist.
Read MoreMayor Muriel Bowser has ordered all DC residents to “stay-at-home” and refrain from any activities that are not essential. Going out to the supermarket and pharmacy are allowed, as are some recreational activities (e.g., walk around the block). Here’s the release…
Read MoreEarly on Thursday, March 26, MPD received a call for a body found hanging in a tree on the 7200 block of 7th Street NW in Takoma. MPD has confirmed the death of a male individual, and believes the cause was suicide.
Read MoreThe Spice & Tea Exchange is an awesome little shop that I found in Georgetown a decade ago. The walls are covered in shelves holding jar after jar of spices, spice blends, loose leaf teas, and infused sugars and salts.
The store moved to Frederick last year, so while I don’t have the opportunity to swing by as often, they do offer online ordering. I figured I’d share the goodness of the store with you — and with his store being closed, get him a little support as well.
Read MoreOne of the latest iterations of people helping people is a new GoFundMe set up by Petworth resident Katie Hamm, to help residents financially impacted by the economic fallout of the closures due to the novel coronavirus.
According to Katie, the GoFundMe is only part of a wider mutual aid network that’s been set up across DC.
Read MoreTo help the police deal with calls for service, the Metropolitan Police Department is requesting residents use a new online form to submit non-emergency police reports. You should continue to use 911 for all emergency needs, and call 311 for non-emergency and city service requests.
Read MoreThe Crestwood neighborhood has been embracing community and positivity with a neighborhood-wide initiative, inspired by the National Children’s Museum. Neighbors are creating positive signs on the front of their homes to provide fun activities for the family, and inspirational messages for the community.
Read MoreMy daughter’s fervent wishes have been fulfilled — as Spring and warmer weather arrives in Petworth, Lulabelle’s Sweet Shop will be offering online ordering and pick-up for ice cream (and some candy).
Read MoreAs we find ways to entertain, educate and survive our sweet, adorable kids being home from school during the Covid threat, Audible is making a large selection of children’s books free to stream, no strings attached, no fees or charge.
Read MoreThe spring real estate market had started early this year, with open houses normal two weekends ago. The only noticeable difference was more use of hand sanitizer and less hand-shaking. Now… there is some hesitation on the part of both buyers and sellers, for different reasons. Some buyers feel uncertain about their employment as the virus threatens to close down workplaces. Sellers wonder if they should list their houses later when people are venturing out, bringing more demand.
Read MoreIt’s a hard time to work for or run a business. Any business. With social distancing now the de facto law of the land, local area business are scrambling to figure out ways to make money so they can pay employees. Most are closing, offering gift certificates to help them stay afloat. Here’s a list of some local businesses and restaurants and how you can help.
Read MoreDC schools are closed for two weeks, and that means a lot of kids with short attention spans are at home.
What to do with them?
Read MoreThe story of where I publish a quick post on Facebook after spending time on phone calls discussing the tribulations of local small businesses in the time of covid, and catch on fire from the heat of reader comments.
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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.