Petworth News

02/08/2024

The political climate in the US can seem surreal and overwhelming, feeling like a pressure cooker requiring immediate action. Here are some ways the Kennedy Counseling Collective suggests you can care for your own mental health in the face of political uncertainty…

With consequential presidential debates, an assassination attempt and last-minute candidate turnover, the political climate in the US can seem surreal and overwhelming. The intensity of the intersection of political control and human rights in the US and abroad is palpable. Here in DC, it c

30/07/2024

Last month, students from the US and abroad attended a Summit at President Lincoln's Cottage to learn how to combat and . They left with real ideas and actions to reduce and eliminate this scourge. Read more in the latest Cottage Corner:

Fifteen students from the US and abroad gathered at President Lincoln’s Cottage last month for the annual  Students Opposing Slavery International Summit  to develop ideas on combating human trafficking, and now they’re putting those ideas into practice. 

22/07/2024

Petworth vs Takoma 124 years ago... and Petworth lost??

I call for a rematch! 😉

It's been more than a century since two Washington neighborhoods, Takoma and Petworth, went head-to-head in a hotly contested game of amateur baseball. Read on to find out who emerged victorious and for the full box score!

15/07/2024

Founded 45 years ago, the Midtown Youth Academy aims to prepare underserved youth for success in educational and future endeavors by helping them to develop skills, self-discipline and cohesive relationships through sports.

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Founded 45 years ago, the Midtown Youth Academy aims to prepare underserved youth for success in educational and future endeavors by helping them to develop skills, self-discipline and cohesive relationships through sports.

11/07/2024

On Monday, July 8th, DDOT held a private, unpublicized meeting with a group of residents about the proposed safety changes coming to Grant Circle.

You weren’t invited and didn’t even know about it. Other groups were denied similar meetings. What was discussed?

A number of readers have reported that DDOT held a private, unpublicized meeting with a group of residents about the proposed safety changes coming to Grant Circle on Monday, July 8th at Center City School on Webster Street NW. You weren’t invited and didn’t even know about it.

09/07/2024

Basement apartments are becoming more common in the area as a way of generating income for homeowners. To do that correctly, the basement needs to be underpinned. GPC Construction offers an overview of the process in this sponsored post.

In the dynamic real estate landscape of DC, where homeowners are constantly seeking ways to maximize their property’s value, accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, are on the rise. One increasingly popular method involves underpinning the basement or crawl space to create a separate basement apartment...

03/07/2024

Sure, Ice 'n Slice is a pizza joint, but walk inside and you’ll be hard-pressed to find a pepperoni in sight. Instead, you’ll find pies topped with traditional Ethiopian dishes: chickpeas, hard-boiled eggs, cabbage and lentils. Ice 'n Slice’s unique Ethiopian-Italian fusion has made it a neighborhood favorite in Petworth. Go on a weekend, and you may find a crowd of customers eating shoulder to shoulder.

Ice 'n Slice opened in August 2022, during a tough period for restaurateurs in DC. The restaurants’s unique Ethiopian-Italian fusion has quickly made it a neighborhood favorite in Petworth. Go on a weekend and you may find a crowd of customers eating shoulder to shoulder.

02/07/2024

There’s a new Facebook group on the block! If you live north of Military Ave/Missouri Road (e.g., Brightwood, Colonial Village, Shepherd Park, Takoma, Manor Park) and want a smaller online space to connect with neighbors and share local news, then learn more!

There’s a new Facebook group on the block! If you live north of Military Ave/Missouri Road (e.g., Brightwood, Colonial Village, Shepherd Park, Takoma, Manor Park) and want a smaller online space to connect with neighbors and share local news, then learn more!

29/06/2024

Local landscape architect Galen Lawson shares how easy a rock garden can be — both to create and maintain.

We’ve all seen rock gardens here and there but for whatever reason, it’s not normally what comes to mind as something to put in our own yards. With their beautiful blend of rugged stones and delicate plants, a rock garden is a gardener’s delight and within your reach. A rock garden’s appeal ...

29/06/2024

Petworth Peanuts is teaming up with the Friends of the Soldiers Home to host a fun and free kids’ bike parade during the 4th of July celebration.

The best decorated bikes / scooters / wagons / strollers WIN PRIZES and every participants will be given free patriotic swag.

RSVP (free) to help them determine how many giveaways to purchase. Parade begins at the porta-potties at 6PM.

https://bit.ly/july4bikeparade

28/06/2024

Brightwood Pizza is hosting a 🐶 Dog Adoption Event on June 30th, from 1-3pm! They've partnered with Rural Dog Rescue (who help adopt out dogs who they save from high-kill shelters).

Stop by 711 Kennedy Street NW to find your next furry friend!

28/06/2024

Looks like flashing pedestrian safety crosswalk lights are getting installed by District Department of Transportation at Grant Circle today. A very good thing. (h/t Rabih Chamas & ).

22/06/2024

The is on! Great music, food, drink (hey !), vinyl fair and more! Bring shade and enjoy. It’s a free show celebrating DC music culture.

21/06/2024

Join the community at the free July 4th Celebration at the Old Soldiers' Home... and volunteer with Friends of the Soldiers Home for an hour or two to help make the event successful!

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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.

21/06/2024

The free Home Rule Music Festival by HR Records is Saturday, 6/22 12pm at the Parks at Walter Reed! This is a great time out on the Great Lawn with some of the best, most talented live music you'll hear, plus a vinyl fair, food, drink & more.

Get VIP tickets that offers more access and special perks (and helps keep festivals free for all!)

Check it out > 🎶🎸🎷homerulemusicfestival.com

20/06/2024

Check out what’s blooming on the hillside in front of Roosevelt High School along 13th Street NW. Read a bit of history of this ground space and what's been done to help it blossom.

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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.

20/06/2024

Hell yeah! Red Derby shows off as #5 in the top 12 best dive bars in DC! “Great vibes.” “Welcoming atmosphere.” “Best staff.” “Feeling of community.” ❤️ the Derby! (Also, lolz, the article says they're in CoHeights.)

More than 1,400 of you voted. Now it’s time to pull up a stool, settle in and see the results.

18/06/2024

Grant Circle is getting safety changes, from single lanes to new bike lanes to maybe closing off 5th Street on the South side. Here's a look at the changes, and how you can submit feedback to the District Department of Transportation and ANC 4C.

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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.

14/06/2024

Shooting at Safeway at Randolph & Georgia Ave NW. One victim reportedly shot 5 times in stomach and legs. Still alive.

From MPD:

Alert: Shooting Investigation in the 3800 block of Georgia Avenue NW. Lookout is for a black male, wearing dark clothing, white shoes, operating a white vehicle, last seen traveling southbound on Georgia Avenue NW. DO NOT TAKE ACTION CALL 911 W/ EVENT

14/06/2024

The Home Rule Music Festival hosted by HR Records on Kennedy Street, is back for its 3rd year with 3 days of amazing music, record fair, food, drink, good vibes & more. Celebrate DC jazz and Go-Go music culture. Free & VIP tickets!

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 event 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.

08/06/2024

Tomorrow! presents Pride in the Park at Sherman Circle 10am-12pm.

This FREE family-friendly event includes:

Live performances by Girls Rock! DC and Tara Hoot!
Yard games provided by DCGFFL
Kids crafts and giveaways!
Balloon artistry and face painting!
Tables for community partners like SMYAL and Rainbow Families!
A mini parade at 11am with PRIZES for the best-decorated bikes, scooters, strollers, etc!
Plus a *possible* visit by a DCFD fire engine around 11:30, barring call outs (no promises!)

And so much more! See you on Sunday from 10am to 12pm in Sherman Circle!

08/06/2024

Yay, the CM primary is over!

Candidates, if you would take down your signs before they become litter, we’d appreciate it! You have 30 days until fines start! (Title 24, section 108.6 DC Municipal Regs)
http://dcrules.elaws.us/dcmr/24-108

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06/06/2024

Saturday, June 8th is the 156th Annual Strawberry Festival at St. Paul's Rock Creek Episcopal Church. Enjoy games, food, pony rides and more!

https://www.petworthnews.org/blog/-st-pauls-156th-strawberry-festival

06/06/2024

🚨 Beware scam calls claiming to be from the Washington Metropolitan Police Dept.! We received 2 calls today, and it can be scary. Remember, never give out personal info, never go anywhere the scammer asks, never pay money.

Read what happened:

This was a new one. Both my wife and I received separate phones 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.

03/06/2024

The Ward 4 Councilmember primary vote has started... Petworth News sent out a questionnaire to all three candidates, and received two submissions. Paul Johnson did not submit a response.

You can read Petworth News articles about Paul Johnson:

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 article

03/06/2024

The Ward 4 Councilmember primary vote has started... here are the responses Petworth News received by the candidates to our questionnaire. Get to know Lisa Gore:

Petworth News offered the three Democratic candidates for the Ward 4 Council seat a questionnaire. Two responded. Here are the answers from Lisa Gore.

03/06/2024

The Ward 4 Councilmember primary vote has started... here are the responses Petworth News received by the candidates to our questionnaire. Get to know Janeese Lewis George:

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.

27/05/2024

Memorial Day Monday is a holiday… no street sweeping, no need to move your car. sent out a mistaken email this morning.

20/05/2024

Presser by MPD Chief Smith on this afternoon's shooting. Officer (MPD Captain with 18-years on the job) was on his way to work, plain clothes, car in front of him was driving erratically, stopped, shot at the officer. He got a partial plate, PG County found the 2 suspects (1 shooter). Non-life-threatening injuries.

20/05/2024

According to the Mayor's office, an MPD officer was shot ("grazed by a bullet") while sitting in his car at 7th Street NW and Oneida Place NW. The officer has non-life threatening injuries. He called the 4th District Headquarters and a helicopter tracked the suspects out of DC. MPD partnered with PG County police and apprehended the suspects in PC County, MD.