September 06, 2017

A day full of events, food, music and more at Saturday's Celebrate Petworth Festival

September 06, 2017/ Drew

The fourth Celebrate Petworth Festival kicks off on Saturday, September 9th at 11am on the 800 block of Upshur Street with a full day of activities, vendors and plenty to enjoy. Come out to grab food, do a little shopping, enjoy some great music and art and hang with your neighbors!

Here's a look at the day's events and schedule.

August 31, 2017

Check out some local music at the DC Music Rocks show at the 9:30 Club

August 31, 2017/ Drew

There's a great show happening this weekend that showcases local DC musicians -- and it's only $15!

"Some of the best artists in the DC scene are playing this show," Brian said. "This line up is incredible! It's such a treat to get to share these great bands with the DC community!"

August 23, 2017

A great opportunity: Apply to attend the US Park Police Citizens' Academy

August 23, 2017/ Drew

The United States Park Police is holding it's next Citizens' Academy next month, and they're looking for people to apply to participate. I participated in the first Academy back in October 2016 and found it to be a fascinating experience and look into one of the oldest police departments in the United States -- one that started with only two officers!

I highly recommend participating in the Academy.

August 23, 2017

Petworth Jazz Project comes roaring back this Saturday

August 23, 2017/ Drew

Baroque, hip hop, spoken word poetry, Baba Ras D, food truck... it's the Petworth Jazz Project all right. This month's show on Saturday, August 26th at 5:30pm at the Petworth Rec Center (801 Taylor St) should be truly stellar.

August 02, 2017

Come enjoy Petworth Dance at the Petworth Park on Saturday

August 02, 2017/ Drew

Petworth Dance is excited to present another season of FREE outdoor performances on August 5th at 8pm at the Petworth Park (8th and Taylor Streets NW).

July 31, 2017

National Night Out with MPD at Hamilton Rec in Ward 4

July 31, 2017/ Drew

National Night Out is an annual event that promotes police-community partnerships to make our neighborhoods safer and create more caring places to live.

July 26, 2017

MPD hosts "Beat the Streets" community event on 9th Street TODAY

July 26, 2017/ Drew

No, it's not a huge crime scene... it's "Beat the Streets," the annual street fair put on by MPD and DC agencies on 9th Street between Upshur and Taylor Streets NW. It started at 2pm and goes until 7pm on Wednesday, July 26th.

July 26, 2017

[Canceled to due rain!] Saturday brings the Jazz Project and JaneliaSoul to Petworth

July 26, 2017/ Drew

End of a summer month in Petworth means it's time for the Petworth Jazz Project, one of the best free concerts and community events in DC. This month's show should be awesome, and is sponsored by a few of the local Upshur Street businesses. The show starts at 6pm on Saturday, July 29th on the lawn at Petworth Park (8th and Taylor Streets NW).

July 25, 2017

DPR announces options for Thursday kids movie night at Petworth Park

July 25, 2017/ Drew

It took a bit of wrangling but the Department of Parks and Recreation has announced the movie for their Movie Night Out at Petworth Park (8th & Taylor Streets NW) on Thursday, July 27, 2017 8:30pm to 11pm... and apparently the movie that'll be shown will be up for a vote.