December 15, 2015

Get your holiday dance on while supporting the Petworth Dance Project

December 15, 2015/ Drew

Whether you’re a fan of exercise, dancing or just the Petworth Dance Project, there’s a great way to support all three!

Petworth resident Sara Herrera is offering specially themed dance classes for the beginner and the dance diva, set up similar to Zumba, where choreography will be repeated with each song, so plenty of time to master the moves. The next class is Friday, December 18th at 7:30pm at Crossfit Petworth.

December 15, 2015

Discuss traffic & pedestrian safety with Mayor Bowser at Powell Elementary

December 15, 2015/ Drew

DC Mayor Muriel Bowser will be holding a meeting at Powell Elementary tomorrow, Wednesday, December 16 at 4pm to discuss traffic and pedestrian safety issues.

December 12, 2015

Photo gallery from successful Upshur Street Art & Craft Fair

December 12, 2015/ Drew

The Upshur Street Art and Craft Fair was packed -- the sidewalks along the north side of the 800 block of Upshur were filled with vendors selling handmade art, and people browsing and buying. See a photo gallery.

December 10, 2015

Don't miss the Upshur Street Art & Craft Fair on Saturday

December 10, 2015/ Drew

A lot of work has gone into Saturday's Upshur Street Art & Craft Fair, and from the list of music performers, artists, crafters and food vendors, it's gonna be a great event.

December 08, 2015

Petworth restaurants team up to give back to the Capital Area Food Bank

December 08, 2015/ Drew

There's a pretty cool charity event taking place in Petworth and Columbia Heights tomorrow and Thursday. Spotluck, a restaurant-discovery mobile app created by a Bethesda company, is teaming up Petworth and Columbia Heights restaurants to make a collective donation to the Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB) as a thank you for all of their hard work, and to recognize that they have spent their holiday season away from family and friends in order to help others.

December 06, 2015

Petworth's own local holiday market: 10th Annual Upshur Street Art & Craft Fair (updated)

December 06, 2015/ Drew

This Saturday, December 12th on Upshur Street is the 10th Annual Upshur Street Art & Craft Fair, from 11:00am until 4:00pm along the 800 block of Upshur Street NW. Petworth News is one of the sponsors.

See a list of events and vendors, after the break:

December 05, 2015

Holiday book sale at the Petworth Library

December 05, 2015/ Drew

The Friends of Petworth Library is having a book sale at the library next Saturday, December 12th.

Stop by and find some really amazing deals on books, CDs and movies. Your money goes to support the non-profit Friends group. Win win.

December 04, 2015

Pics of the Upshur Holiday Window displays

December 04, 2015/ Drew

Tonight was the Holiday Windows event down on Upshur Street. I arrived late, but when I got there Willow Fashion was packed with people enjoying holiday snacks and what looked like some pretty good cheer.

Pics and more after the break:

December 04, 2015

Enjoy a Holiday Windows celebration tonight on Upshur Street

December 04, 2015/ Drew

It's getting to be Tis' the Season, and the Upshur Street businesses are celebrating with a Holiday Windows celebration. Come down to Upshur this evening at 6pm to stroll along the street and see the window displays, designed by local and well-known artists.

November 29, 2015

West Elementary is fundraising for school technology

November 29, 2015/ Drew

If you have a youngster at West Elementary (1338 Farragut St NW) or live in the area, the school is holding a fundraiser next weekend to help get computers and other classroom supplies. Considering the time of year, they're selling Christmas trees and wreaths.

November 18, 2015

Grant Circle Social is tonight 11/18

November 18, 2015/ Drew

Join your Petworth neighbors and hang out at the Grant Circle Social at 6pm, Wednesday. Bring your kids, your dogs but not your stress -- it's time to kibbitz with your friends instead. Hope to see you there!

About Grant Circle Social:
Enjoy some neighborly conversation at the tenth monthly Grant Circle Social. A casual, no agenda gathering of neighbors in Petworth's signature green space, Grant Circle Socials are held from 6pm to 7pm the Third Wednesday of the month. Stop by on your way home from work, on your way to the grocery store, before grabbing a bite to eat, or while walking your dog. Stop by with friends, neighbors, and/or kids for 5 minutes or the full hour!