Washington D.C.'s Petworth neighborhood has been a historically black, working-class community. Now, as property values in D.C. are climbing, a wave of condo development has taken hold in the area. Some long-time residents wonder if the changes in the neighborhood could eventually force them to leave. Read the full description.
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Washington D.C.'s Petworth neighborhood has been a historically black, working-class community. Now, as property values in D.C. are climbing, a wave of condo development has taken hold in the area. Some long-time residents wonder if the changes in the neighborhood could eventually force them to leave.
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