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Soup Up recently relocated from Union Market to their current space at 709 Kennedy Street, NW. At a party for their opening, patrons filled the space eagerly providing well wishes and continued support to Donna Henry, the owner. The vibe in the space reflected a bowl of nourishing soup – it warmed the heart and brought people together.
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Read MoreThe following draft agenda is for the next Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4D public meeting on Tuesday, February 20, 2018. ANC 4D hosts their meetings at the Washington Latin Public Charter School, 5200 2nd Street NW. The meeting will begin promptly at 6:30pm.
Please note the meeting will take place in the Library at Washington Latin PCS this month instead of the Multipurpose Room.
Like many restaurants on Georgia Avenue, Sandovan’s Restaurant and Lounge often serves double duty on the weekends when it turns into a live music and dancing venue. But when I came on a Thursday night, it was to try the food. And I left with a new favorite jerk chicken spot.
Read MoreWhile the US Men's National Team will not be in Russia for the World Cup, a special group of young women (including students from Petworth) are set to represent the United States at the Street Child World Cup in Russia this May, and make a difference in doing so. Watch the great video!
Read MoreAs residents address the changing urban space and the craziness of the holiday season, family issues including parenting and caretaking, mental health needs may get ignored. That’s why Heidi Vanderwerff and Marjorie Strachman Miller started Kennedy Counseling Collective, with the goal of offering an inviting space that fosters a place of mental healing and health. Learn more about this new local business.
Read MoreA crossing guard, Jawan Thompson, was the victim of a hit and run collision on Wednesday, December 20th, and was left with a fractured neck and broken pelvis. There is a GoFundMe campaign to assist Ms. Thompson with her medical bills and recuperation if you are able to help.
Read MoreThe 20th Annual DC SCORES Poetry Slam! is this Wednesday, Nov. 15, from 5-8pm inside Roosevelt High School's auditorium. The free event is open to anyone -- whether you can make it for the full three hours or just 30 minutes.
Petworth is greatly represented at the DC SCORES Poetry Slam!. Among the neighborhood schools performing are Powell, MacFarland, Barnard, Raymond and Bruce-Monroe.
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Volunteer with the Friends of the Soldier's Home!
Summer isn’t over yet! The Parks at Walter Reed has a full lineup of family-friendly neighborhood events coming up from August and into November, including free concerts, outdoor fitness classes, dancing, flea markets, community festivals and a massive used book sale.