It’s all about the neighborhood
For many years now, our community has been steadily advocating for the facility to reopen without the harmful fumes of diesel buses. As recently as 2021, WMATA had committed that Northern Bus Barn would become its first all-electric bus garage with "infrastructure and equipment needed to run 100% electric vehicles."
Read MoreCommunity members have the opportunity to voice their opinion next week to the Committee on Recreation, Libraries and Youth Affairs, which oversees the DC Public Library, at its performance oversight hearing on Wednesday, February 1st at 2pm.
Brightwood Park/Manor Park was originally chosen as a service gap area because its lack of nearby libraries, its high family density, its high concentration with low educational attainment, children ages birth to 9, and single parent households. The library’s plan also identified a lot of individuals in the area that were not current library users that had the potential to become customers.
Read MoreYou know hyperlocal news is important. With DC news organizations closing and hardly any real news outlet providing local neighborhood info, hyperlocal journalism is even more critical for keeping the community informed. That's the niche that Petworth News focuses on, and if you're interested in contributing to your community, then come write with us.
Read MoreThis map shows the long-term value of a real estate investment. It’s a useful tool if you’re looking to buy, and interesting generally to see how home values have shifted over the years. [Sponsored]
Read MoreThis year, the District has a little extra sparkle for the holiday season. From November 18th to January 8th, residents are invited to take a stroll down each of the fourteen participating corridors to experience a dazzling array of lights and decor, enjoy holiday promotions, and shop local.
Read MoreBoth MPD and recent studies say crime has dropped across DC and in Ward 4. But for many residents, the random shootings between street crews, harassment at a park, a lack of adjudication for offenses and a lack of control over stopping crime, Petworth residents feel the day-to-day impact of crime in our neighborhood.
Read MoreA reader sent me an email asking a complicated question about how the traffic patterns and lights are meant to work at 13th and Quincy Streets and Kansas Avenue. Then, as a quick follow up, what’s going on with the new lanes at 9th and Florida?
So I asked DDOT…
Read MoreAs residents of Petworth head to the polls on November 8th, many races are all but decided. Since most DC residents align with the political left, the most competitive races are held during the summer Democratic primaries. The most significant outstanding citywide races are those for the two DC At-Large seats, only one of which can be held by a Democrat.
At the same time, in advance of November, it’s worth reflecting on the platforms and/or performance of Democratic nominees for Mayor Muriel Bowser, DC Council Chairman incumbent Phil Mendelson, and Attorney General candidate Brian Schwab.
Housing is a particularly relevant topic in Petworth as rents continue to rise and pandemic protections expire.
Read MoreAs we gear up to celebrate Halloween, I wanted to share some of the many amazing Halloween events happening across our community. Chances are that you won't have to go far from home to get your frights and treats this weekend.
Read MoreThe Green New Deal for Housing Act, introduced by Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George, and co-sponsored by six other councilmembers, is moving forward towards a public hearing next month.
The bill aims to produce District-owned mixed-income housing that is climate-neutral. Last month, I chatted with Councilmember Lewis George and her staff to hear more about what the bill entails.
Read MorePetworth News sent out a questionnaire back in August, and a good number of candidates responded. If you don’t see your SMD represented here, those candidates chose not to respond.
Here are some of the brave people running for ANC Commissioner in 4C, 4D and 4E all around the Petworth area.
Read MoreThe third annual Down in the Reeds music festival is back for a full day of free music and events at the Parks at Walter Reed. Kicking off at 11am until 7pm on Saturday, October 8th, the music festival has a ton of great things happening.
Read MoreLast month DC’s Office of Planning quietly released a streetscape design for Kennedy Street, specifically between Georgia Avenue and North Capitol Street.
Read MoreThe Parks at Walter Reed hosts a ton of free events for the community, from a Farmers’ Market to outdoor movie night, to yoga and the upcoming Down in the Reeds Festival and avant garde theater.
Here’s a rundown of what you can enjoy!
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