An "Unsilent Night" comes to Sherman Circle on December 14th
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Unsilent Night is a family-friendly, free music parade coming to Sherman Circle on December 14th — and you’re invited to participate.
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Small Biz Saturday on Upshur brings offers and a chance to win
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Shop local!
'Tis the season of giving! The businesses of Upshur Street invite you to join them in giving back to the community this Small Business Saturday (November 30th). Participating businesses are organizing charity drives to benefit local organizations that are close to their hearts.
Read MoreUpshur Art & Craft Fair returns for its 14th year with handmade art, crafts and a gingerbread house contest
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The 14th Annual Upshur Street Craft Fair on the 800 block of Upshur Street draws artists and makers from all over the DMV and features an abundance of festivities, including a Gingerbread House Contest, a Pop-Up Holiday Lounge with delicious wintery treats, amazing activities by the Upshur Street businesses, and more. This year the annual holiday market will feature 50+ local crafters, artists, and food vendors.
Read MorePowell Elementary auctions all kinds of cool experiences and items, starting Dec 4th
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Want to have an amazing meal at DeCarlo’s Restaurant with NPR’s Diane Rehm? How about suite-level tickets to see the Wizards, Capitals and other performances? With Powell Elementary’s annual online auction, you can bid on amazing items while supporting a wonderful Title 1 bilingual elementary school in the heart of Petworth.
Read MoreMake some holiday cards to brighten the day for veterans and active duty military!
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Petworth local Sarah Gabriel has been spearheading a program for a few years that has neighbors make holiday cards for residents of the Armed Forces Retirement Home. Below is a message from Sarah about participating in this year’s program. A great holiday activity for kids and adults to give a little sunshine to our veterans and active duty heroes. Learn how to participate!
Read MoreHelp the Holiday Lights Competition brighten the neighborhood
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It’s going to be a bright holiday season in Petworth!
Local businesses are participating in the Lower Georgia Ave Main Street Holiday Lights event December 1st through the 31st to decorate their storefronts with lights and competing for awards. The resulting light show will include businesses along lower Georgia Avenue and the 800 block of Upshur Street.
And they'd love your help to decorate, and vote for the winner!
Read More3rd Annual Dia de los Muertos celebration on Saturday November 2nd
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Join Petworth Arts Collaborative's 3rd Annual Dia de los Muertos celebration on Saturday November 2nd from 9am-1pm at the Petworth Farmers Market. There will be Dance, Music, a Community Altar, Calavera Face Painting and more!
Read MoreSome Halloween events coming up!
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Halloween in Petworth is usually pretty quiet — except for all the local parades and block parties!
Read MoreTour Crestwood houses while donating to a good cause
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CASA Crestwood is an annual neighborhood tour of homes raising funds for the prevention of homelessness in DC. See inside six eye-candy homes and one spectacular church in Crestwood, and raise funds to help upend the housing crisis.
Read MoreDetours, bus routes, street closures, and towing details for October 5th "Open Streets" event
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DDOT will close three miles of Georgia Avenue on Saturday, October 5th from 8am until 6pm for their “Open Streets” event, being held from 10am until 2pm.
Bus routes, no parking and towing enforcement will all be affected.
Read MoreFall Fest at the Old Soldier's Home on Sunday, 9/29
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Your guide courtesy of Friends of the Soldiers Home for Fall Fun Fest this Sunday, Sept. 29, 9am to 5pm, Armed Forces Retirement Home.
Read MoreHelp make "Open Streets" great for your community -- volunteer!
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Volunteer for the Open Streets project put together by the Mayor’s office and DDOT on October 5th and help make it a great event for your neighbors. You’ll get swag, a warm feeling of being involved, and will have time to enjoy the event, too!
Read MoreTaste of Uptown winners! Come out and enjoy Wednesday night!
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On Wednesday, September 25 from 5-9pm, Uptown Main Street will host its second annual Taste of Uptown walking food tour. Petworth News gave away tickets to two lucky winners!
Read MoreThe popular Taste of Uptown returns September 25th with a tour of Petworth & Brightwood restaurants
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On Wednesday, September 25 from 5-9pm, Uptown Main Street will host its second annual Taste of Uptown walking food tour. Join your neighbors for a diverse dining experience highlighting all that Uptown has to offer!
Plus, enter to win free All Access Passes from Petworth News!
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