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DC SCORES is a very cool non-profit that provides an after-school program to elementary and middle school children, teaching them soccer, community service and poetry. What they're really teaching is kids teamwork, respect and confidence to achieve their goals.
Learn about and RSVP for the Poetry Slam!
Read MoreIts that time of year again! We are collecting handmade holiday cards for the residents of the Old Soldiers Home / Armed Forces Retirement home here in Petworth. If you know an adult, office, child, daycare, or school that would be interested in making holiday cards to bring some joy to these individuals who have spent years or a lifetime in service to all of us, please spread the word and help us hand out a card to every retired soldier we can this holiday season.
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Read MoreLincoln's Cottage reached out this morning to say they're hosting a "peaceful reflection" for the community as a way of coming together.
Read MorePetworth is home to many renovated houses, and likely, many half-used cans of paint collecting dust in basements or sheds. Regulations prevent homeowners and contractors from disposing of the paint via regular trash collection. But, thanks to DC’s Paint Stewardship Law, getting rid of that old paint just got much easier.
Read MoreThere were so many Halloween block parties and events this weekend that I decided to pick only one to shoot photos. My family and I went to the Sherman Circle Halloween parade and it was crowded! Hundreds of people attended, including about 10 different Supermen and women. Here's a photo set:
Read MoreGumbo Records and the Gumbo Lounge opened up last year to sell antiques, collectibles and old records at 205 Upshur St NW. They're celebrating their one year anniversary with a gumbo cook-off on Wednesday, October 26th from 7:30pm - 10pm and you're invited. Better yet, bring a gumbo dish and win a prize or two!
Read MoreIt's Halloween time -- now updated!
Besides going door to door looking for porch lights turned on to find the people giving out candy, there's a number of block parties and other events happening to keep everyone entertained, spooked and safe.
Read MoreAnd once again, rain is the party-pooper and the Petworth Jazz Project is cancelled for tonight, Saturday, October 8th.
Read MoreIt's time for a redo for the rained out July Petworth Jazz Project, with the final show of the season this Saturday, October 8th at the Petworth Park, 8th & Taylor Streets NW.
Read MoreJoin the Armed Forces Retirement Home’s (Old Soldier's Home) resident veterans to celebrate autumn with the Fall Fun Fest on Sunday, October 4th from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Read MoreSlash Run, the hardcore and delicious burger restaurant at 201 Upshur St NW is going to start hosting a new comedy show on Tuesday evenings featuring "Crooked Comedy DC."
Read MoreGreen Neighbors, a volunteer community group focused on environmental issues, is holding a community meeting (in conjunction with the Sierra Club) to discuss lead in the DC water system. The meeting is set for October 3rd at the Petworth Library from 6:30pm - 8pm. You can learn more about the issue and impact of lead in drinking water, and what you can do to make positive changes for yourself and the city.
Read MoreWith great weather, a large crowd and good music and dance, the September Petworth Jazz Project on September 24th was another excellent event.
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Read MoreAt the August Petworth Jazz Project, contributing writer Lois Cooper interviewed residents (and a Canadian) about their fall fashion predictions. After spending time at the New York Fashion Week supporting a DC designer, she has this follow-up.
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