Join the July 4th Celebration at the Old Soldiers' Home
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FOSH is looking for volunteers to help them make sure the event is amazing for neighbors and residents of the Home.
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Petworth blooms, Roosevelt Edition
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For this article I’m checking out what’s blooming on the hillside in front of Roosevelt High School along 13th Street NW. But first a bit of history of this space. Originally this area was a grassy hill, and now is blooming.
Read MoreDDOT gives a look at Grant Circle changes, feedback open for three weeks
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On Monday, June 17th, the representatives from the DC Department of Transportation (DDOT) presented their proposed changes to Grant Circle based on community feedback and their data analysis of collisions, traffic density and safety initiatives.
Read MoreHome Rule Music Festival returns to The Parks at Walter Reed — definitely an amazing show
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A celebration of DC's rich musical legacy and culture, the Home Rule Music Festival’s largest day is the free outdoor music show and vinyl fair on the great lawn at the Parks at Walter Reed. This year’s outdoor show is June 22nd, with “doors” opening at 12pm, and music kicking off at 1pm.
Read MoreEnjoy St. Pauls 156th annual Strawberry Festival on June 8th!
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St. Paul's Rock Creek Episcopal Church is pleased to invite Petworth neighbors to their 156th Annual Strawberry Festival on Saturday, June 8, from 4 pm-8 pm.
Read MorePSA: Beware scam police phone calls
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This was a new one. Both my wife and I received separate phone calls around the same time from a man claiming to be a “Washington DC police officer” and telling us that we have a warrant for our arrest for a missed court date.
Read MoreGet to know Janeese Lewis George, Ward 4 Councilmember candidate
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Petworth News offered the three Democratic candidates for the Ward 4 Council seat a questionnaire. Here are the answers from the incumbent, Janeese Lewis George.
Read MoreGet to know Lisa Gore, Ward 4 Councilmember candidate
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Petworth News offered the three Democratic candidates for the Ward 4 Council seat a questionnaire. Two responded. Here are the answers from Lisa Gore.
Read MoreGet to know Paul Johnson, Ward 4 Councilmember candidate
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Paul Johnson did not submit a response to the Petworth News questionnaire. Mr. Johnson was on the Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4C. Undoubtedly, his term on the ANC was contentious. He lost his bid for reelection on the ANC. You can learn more about him on his campaign website, or via the articles included here.
Read MoreDDOT responds to Grant Circle safety improvements suggestions from ANC 4C
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DDOT issued a formal response to ANC 4C's Resolution concerning traffic safety improvements in Grant Circle. While DDOT addressed the requests in the resolution, they also shared the challenges they foresee to meeting those requests, such as the feasibility of delivering on the suggestions and other proposed strategies for implementation.
Read MoreHost German students for a short stay as they attend Roosevelt High School
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From May 28 to June 1st, Roosevelt will host 16 students and 3 chaperones from Homburg, Germany, and is looking for families who would be interested in hosting students in their homes for the duration of their stay. Volunteer! It’s a great experience.
Read MoreRoosevelt HS hosts "A Taste of Petworth" fundraiser celebrating CTE program excellence
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Roosevelt High School's Global Studies Campus is gearing up for an exciting fundraising event, "A Taste of Petworth," supporting their Career Technical Education (CTE) program. Join them for an evening of celebration, camaraderie and support for the future of CTE excellence at Roosevelt.
Read MoreThe joy of Bourbon and Bluegrass at Lincoln's Cottage is real
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Every year, President Lincoln's Cottage, on the grounds of the Old Soldier's Home, hosts the Bourbon & Bluegrass Festival, a fun event to kick off the summer fun. Neighbors come out for a full day of live bluegrass music, food, kids' games on the great lawn and to try out different bourbon drinks.
Read MoreNavigating DC's neighborhoods with a new (unofficial) interactive Google map
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Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4C has partnered with mapping aficionados in MPD’s Fourth District to create an (unofficial) interactive neighborhood Google Map to help residents find their relevant single member district (SMD), MPD Sector and MPD police service area (PSA).
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