Get to know Janeese Lewis George, candidate for Ward 4 Council

Get to know Janeese Lewis George, candidate for Ward 4 Council

“I’d be the only DC Councilmember with a professional public safety background and the only candidate running who has professional expertise in both public safety and education, two issues Petworth voters often tell me are most important to them,” said George.

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Get to know Brandon Todd, candidate for Ward 4 Council

Get to know Brandon Todd, candidate for Ward 4 Council

“I’ve committed my career in public service to ensuring that Ward 4 has affordable safe neighborhoods, world-class educational facilities and programs, vibrant and equitable economic empowerment and unparalleled senior services and care,” writes Todd.

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Get to know Marlena Edwards, candidate for Ward 4 Council

Get to know Marlena Edwards, candidate for Ward 4 Council

“My top three campaign priorities address Education, Health Care and Socio-Economic/Smart Development. I plan to improve responsiveness across all District of Government agencies, improve education, healthcare and create opportunities to participate in our regional economy that are inclusive of residents of the District of Columbia,” writes Edwards.

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Here's some fun things to do with your kids (since we're home for another month)

Here's some fun things to do with your kids (since we're home for another month)

With the Stay-at-Home order extended to June 8th and schools ending early on May 29th, here’s some fun activities you can do with your kids this summer, courtesy of Apple.

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Petworth blooms with May flowers

Petworth blooms with May flowers

It’s been hard to tell from the weather if it’s spring or winter lately, but all our May flowers are starting to turn out in force thanks to our longer days.

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ANC 4C meets online Wednesday evening with a full agenda

ANC 4C meets online Wednesday evening with a full agenda

Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4C will hold its first meeting since the COVID-19 crisis, this time virtually using web conference software WebEx on Wednesday, May 13th starting at 6:30pm . If you’ve wanted to see how the ANC does things but didn’t want to leave home to do it, here’s a great chance.

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Petworth Playground renovations to finally start on May 11th

Petworth Playground renovations to finally start on May 11th

After three years, the Departments of Parks (DPR) and Recreation and General Services (DGS) are set to begin construction on the Petworth Playground at 8th and Taylor Streets.

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Here's what some local places are doing for Mother's Day

Here's what some local places are doing for Mother's Day

Don’t forget about Mom this Sunday, May 10th! Here are some Petworth businesses offering specials to make Mom feel less socially distanced. Bear in mind that many businesses are closed Sunday and will be offering specials on Saturday.

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Someone inexplicably tried to destroy the beehives at Wangari Gardens

Someone inexplicably tried to destroy the beehives at Wangari Gardens

Apparently someone forgot how important bees are to sustaining society, and attacked the beehives at the Wangari Gardens, a 2.7-acre plot of land located near Washington Hospital Center and the reservoir.

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Timber Pizza & Cinder BBQ close due to COVID

Timber Pizza & Cinder BBQ close due to COVID

After successfully reopening during the Stay-at-Home orders and transitioning to delivery and pick-up, both Timber Pizza and Cinder BBQ are closing due to employees testing positive for COVID-19.

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A local muralist paints hope and positivity across DC

A local muralist paints hope and positivity across DC

In these times of COVID-19, the majority of us are staying home, while essential workers continue to provide the necessary services needed to help us all get through these difficult times. Beyond the healthcare workers, delivery people and grocery clerks, another group of people are working hard to fill the streets of our city with inspiration and hope. They are the artists of DC, like Crestwood resident Shawn Perkins.

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Resident makes free "ear savers" for essential workers who wear masks - here's how to get one

Resident makes free "ear savers" for essential workers who wear masks - here's how to get one

A Petworth resident has started crocheting “ear savers” for healthcare workers, grocery store employees and others who have to wear face masks all the time, and are finding their ears hurt from the elastic.

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Upshur getting repaved between Kansas & Arkansas

Upshur getting repaved between Kansas & Arkansas

ANC Commissioner Debbie Matties (4C 05) posted an email from DDOT to the Petworth listserv about upcoming repaving of Upshur Street between Kansas and Arkansas Ave. (Boy, does this stretch need to be repaved!).

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Play "Trivia Night for Charity" and win great prizes on MayDay!

Play "Trivia Night for Charity" and win great prizes on MayDay!

Between the stresses of working from home (or being furloughed or laid off), taking care of kids (or being alone), how about an evening of fun trivia with your neighbors where you can win some awesome gift certificates?! (Online trivia, naturally.)

You’re invited to join the Petworth News Trivia Night for Charity on May 1st, from 8:30 to 10pm. The top ten players will win a gift certificate from one of our local sponsors. It’s fun, it’s challenging, it’s for a good cause!

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