Monday night shooting at Sherman Circle leaves one injured, no one talking

Monday night shooting at Sherman Circle leaves one injured, no one talking

A number of residents reported hearing gunshots just after midnight on Monday late night / Tuesday. One person was found shot with non-life-threatening at Sherman Circle.

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Have an awesome idea to help local retail? You could get a $1,000 grant to make it happen

Have an awesome idea to help local retail? You could get a $1,000 grant to make it happen

Locally owned ATTIC DC and the Awesome Foundation have partnered together to create a special $1,000 grant to give out to an individual, business or organization that can come up with and execute an idea — project, event or product — that supports small, local retail businesses in the community.

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2020 Ward 4 Council candidate questionnaire responses

2020 Ward 4 Council candidate questionnaire responses

In an effort to help Ward 4 voters get to know the Democratic candidates for Ward 4 Member of the Council, Petworth News asked each of the three candidates to respond to questionnaires. Questions were pulled from a reader survey done previously. All three candidates participated: Brandon Todd (incumbent), Janeese Lewis George, and Marlena Edwards.

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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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