Refusing to investigate 911 call mistakes, OUC continues years-long failures, putting property and lives at unnecessary risk

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Refusing to investigate 911 call mistakes, OUC continues years-long failures, putting property and lives at unnecessary risk

On July 3, 2025 Leticia McCray called 911 for a family member experiencing a medical emergency. Fire and EMS Station #24 is located only two blocks away from Leticia’s home, meaning help should have been there extremely fast. However, that didn’t happen — the OUC operator made a mistake and sent the call to Takoma Station #22. These mistakes are costing precious time, property damage and potentially lives.

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Get spooky with the Sherman Circle Spooktacular on Sunday, Oct 26th!

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Get spooky with the Sherman Circle Spooktacular on Sunday, Oct 26th!

Bring the family out for a howling good time at the 5th Annual Sherman Circle Spooktacular on Sunday, October 26th from 3pm - 7pm. It’s a free, family-friendly Halloween celebration for the entire Petworth community, hosted by Petworth Peanuts and ANC 4D!

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DC residents deserve answers on MPD & ICE coordination (Councilmember's Corner)

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DC residents deserve answers on MPD & ICE coordination (Councilmember's Corner)

Our police force must prioritize our community needs – not the cruel agenda of a federal administration determined to tear immigrant families apart. DC residents deserve answers on the extent to which coordination in happening with taxpayer resources. 

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Fall Break fun for kids at Lincoln's Cottage starts Oct 9th

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Fall Break fun for kids at Lincoln's Cottage starts Oct 9th

Next week is Fall Break for DCPS, and Lincoln’s Cottage has special offerings for kids and families to enjoy, including games, music, exploring the grounds, and more.

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Enjoy the new DC Pickle Bash on October 4th — enter to win All Access tickets!

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Enjoy the new DC Pickle Bash on October 4th — enter to win All Access tickets!

The first annual DC Pickle Bash celebrates all things pickle in a vibrant festival that brings together pickle enthusiasts on October 4th from 10am to 5pm. Enter to win free All Access tickets!

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Enjoy jazz shows, new festivals & a Nat Geo Kids “Greeking Out” event at The Parks at Walter Reed

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Enjoy jazz shows, new festivals & a Nat Geo Kids “Greeking Out” event at The Parks at Walter Reed

The Parks at Walter Reed are always putting on great community events, and have recently announced new ones coming up. Their popular jazz series gets two new dates, along with new somatic movement and zumba classes. And they’re doing a cool live podcast event featuring National Geographic Kids “Greeking Out” podcast! 

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Homecoming at Lincoln's Cottage on Sept 20th, free for the whole family

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Homecoming at Lincoln's Cottage on Sept 20th, free for the whole family

Bring the family to enjoy a free, fun community day on the grounds of Lincoln’s Cottage that includes pony rides, a petting zoo, lawn games, storytelling, hat-making and other crafts, along with a fun puppet show, food and more!

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Art All Night paints the town red on Friday, September 12th!

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Art All Night paints the town red on Friday, September 12th!

Art All Night returns to Petworth on Friday, September 12th. There will be events happening all around the area, from Georgia Avenue the 800 block of Upshur Street up to Kennedy Street and down 14th Street.

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Kennedy Street "Fall Into Wellness" event on Sun, Sept 14

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Kennedy Street "Fall Into Wellness" event on Sun, Sept 14

Your favorite Kennedy Street businesses are teaming up to bring you the first-ever Fall into Wellness community event on Sunday, September 14th from 10am-12pm in front of La Coop Coffee (5th and Kennedy Streets NW).

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Petworth pets get a paw-sitively convenient new Vet option

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Petworth pets get a paw-sitively convenient new Vet option

Petworth resident Dasha Perry has opened a mobile housecall vet practice called Perry Paws Mobile, bringing veterinary health care to the home.

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Sign up for the Dog Show on Sept 7th — you & your furry friend could win some awesome prizes!

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Sign up for the Dog Show on Sept 7th — you & your furry friend could win some awesome prizes!

Register your furry companion for the Dog Show on September 7th at 3pm, and get a chance to win some great prizes! And you’ll enjoy a day of music, kids games and activities, food, business and restaurant specials and more!

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You can shape the future of museums (and gain free admission to popular Cottage programs)

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You can shape the future of museums (and gain free admission to popular Cottage programs)

If you are interested in free access to unique DC opportunities, especially right here in Petworth, President Lincoln’s Cottage is inviting you to join our Museum Social Impact in Practice Study (MSIIP) and help shape the future of museums.

By participating in the MSIIP study, you’ll get the opportunity to enjoy 3 great Cottage programs at no cost, and will be able to help us evaluate our impact by completing a survey. 

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Councilmember's Corner: How DC is responding to Trump’s attacks and how we must move forward

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Councilmember's Corner: How DC is responding to Trump’s attacks and how we must move forward

I have been horrified and outraged by the conduct perpetrated by federal law enforcement officers, including ICE agents, targeting our most vulnerable neighbors — especially unhoused and undocumented residents who are simply trying to live their lives. This cruelty is the opposite of who we are as a District and as a community who has long stood up for those who need protection most.

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Learn to be a mentor and tutor for DC kids at the Petworth Library

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Learn to be a mentor and tutor for DC kids at the Petworth Library

This one-hour session at the Petworth Library on August 23rd is a great opportunity to learn what is involved with volunteering to mentor local kids — and commitment of only an hour or two a week! You can volunteer as a mentor, tutor or coach for elementary, middle or high school students.

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