Bourbon & Bluegrass returns with music & more at Lincoln's Cottage
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Bourbon & Bluegrass is coming back for in-person enjoyment on May 21st and May 22nd at Lincoln’s Cottage.
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Councilmember's Corner: Why I support the Dance Loft affordable housing project
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Today, DC faces a staggering affordable housing crisis. The workers who serve this city are priced out of living in most of our neighborhoods, and homeownership is a distant dream for many lifelong DC residents. The skyrocketing cost of living here is fueling our homelessness crisis, eviction crisis, foreclosure crisis, and displacement crisis.
The core DC value of being a welcoming city is undermined by housing prices that systematically push people out and keep people out.
Read MoreRoosevelt teacher helps students see value of math classwork outside of school
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Christopher Olson believes in showing his students how the subjects they learn in school translate into the world outside of the classroom. The community agreed and came out to support Olson’s students with a big fundraiser.
Read MoreGet ready for the Celebrate Petworth Festival by volunteering!
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The Celebrate Petworth Festival is kicking off planning for 2022, and is seeking volunteers to help make the day’s magic happen! This year's event will take place on Saturday, September 24th.
Read MoreDC's new car and parking fees go into effect TODAY, April 1st
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A little talked about law passed by the DC City Council goes into effect today, and oddly, no one seems to be talking about it.
Read MorePetworth PorchFest is almost here!
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Let’s get this cold weather out of the way now because Petworth Porchfest is coming up on Saturday, April 30th from 2-6pm (rain date Sunday, May 1st). So far there are 99 bands signed up and 63 porches ready to host.
Read MoreHere's 15 things you should do for your home — "Spring Maintenance Checklist"
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Now that Spring has arrived, Petworth real estate broker Marc Dosik says to put these 15 important tasks on your To Do list! [sponsored]
Read MoreBuilding up your community by throwing a Block Party
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Here’s the story of one family who helped bring their neighbors out to social, be entertained and have a great time as a community. Here’s how you can organize your own block party and bring your neighbors out to socialize…
Read MoreDC’s free "Tool Library" reopens in Petworth
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Just like a book library, the Garden Tool library allows you to check out tools to help you around the house. But don’t be fooled by the name… the program has way more than garden tools available!
Read MoreThe Ward 4 Redistricting Task Force is looking for your input
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For the past month and a half, the Ward 4 Redistricting Task Force has been working to remap the boundaries of Advisory Neighborhood Commissions (ANCs) and the Single Member Districts (SMDs) they contain in Ward 4. According to the 2020 Census, over 8,000 people have moved into Ward 4 , so the SMD boundaries must be redrawn to comply with the 2,000 people per SMD requirement. They really want your input.
Read MoreA guide to reducing, reusing and recycling in Petworth
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There are many ways to reduce your environmental footprint right here in your neighborhood. Claudia Fabiano, who works for the Environmental Protection Agency on reducing food waste and is part of the DC Food Recovery Working Group, helped compile this guide to reduce waste, give items a second life by reusing, and when neither of those are options, to recycle, compost and properly dispose of waste in the District, and particularly in the Petworth neighborhood.
Read MoreShaw gallery pays homage to Hip-Hop in DC and around the world
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The National Hip-Hop Museum claims it has acquired one of the largest hip-hop collections in history, including what owner Jeremy Beaver claims to be the world’s largest hip-hop sneaker collection, the world’s largest signed hip-hop vinyl collection, and the world’s largest signed hip-hop microphone collection. His museum presents each of these collections individually in rotations as a part of The House of Hip-Hop Art Gallery on Georgia Avenue in Shaw.
Read MoreShowcase your artwork inspired by Black History at the Petworth Library
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The Petworth Library is sponsoring a Young People’s Art Contest for Black History Month. Young people ages 5-19 are invited to participate and share the ways that they feel informed, encouraged and inspired by Black history. Winners will be selected from three categories: teens (13-19), school-age children (9-12), and young children (5-8).
Read MoreHelp shape the new Petworth Main Street by joining their Board
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The Board of Directors of Uptown Community Initiative (aka Uptown Main Street) is recruiting new Board members to join the Petworth Main Street board to represent Petworth. The UMS Main Street programs serve Upshur Street from 8th to 13th Streets, Georgia Avenue between Upshur St and Missouri Ave, Upper 14th Street (from Spring Road to Longfellow Street), and Kennedy Street (from 14th to North Capitol Street).
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