DCPS Chancellor to discuss Roosevelt high school at MacFarland tonight
/Roosevelt High School has been going through major renovations, with plans to open in August 2016. There's been ANC and community pushback to open earlier and allow high schooler's to start in January.
As one Roosevelt teach said to me, "I think it's really important the community comes out and has their voice heard." If you're interested in hearing what DCPS is planning on doing, this meeting is for you.
Read MoreGet your holiday dance on while supporting the Petworth Dance Project
/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.
Read MoreDiscuss traffic & pedestrian safety with Mayor Bowser at Powell Elementary
/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.
Read MoreGrant Circle Social is tomorrow, 12/16
/Whether you're on Webster, Allison, 8th Street or 2nd Street, if you live any where around Grant Circle, come join your neighbors at this monthly get together.
Wednesday, December 16th from 6 PM to 7 PM in the Circle! The weather report is also calling for GREAT weather (for mid-December).
Read MorePhoto gallery from successful Upshur Street Art & Craft Fair
/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.
Read MoreDon't miss the Upshur Street Art & Craft Fair on Saturday
/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.
Read MorePetworth restaurants team up to give back to the Capital Area Food Bank
/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.
Read MorePetworth's own local holiday market: 10th Annual Upshur Street Art & Craft Fair (updated)
/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:
Read MoreHoliday book sale at the Petworth Library
/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.
Read MorePics of the Upshur Holiday Window displays
/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:
Read MoreEnjoy a Holiday Windows celebration tonight on Upshur Street
/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.
Read MoreSherman Circle Social is Wednesday, 12/2
/Nothing like the warm Fall weather... well, the kinda cold Fall weather... to bring neighbors together and find warmth in friendship.
Read MoreWest Elementary is fundraising for school technology
/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.
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