It’s all about the neighborhood
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 MoreThe 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 MoreTonight 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 MoreIt'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 MoreThe Advisory Neighborhood Commission for 4C meets next week, Wednesday, December 9th at 6:30pm at the Petworth Library (4200 Kansas Avenue NW).
Read MoreI'd like to introduce you to Leonardo Dorcett, a gentleman whom I've come to respect and appreciate, and someone who I believe deserves recognition for his work in the community. Work that most people don't know about.
This is the first Petworth News Video, a partnership between myself and another Petworth resident, Justin Dent. Our goal with this new video series is to shine a spotlight on the people, places and events that help make Petworth a great neighborhood, and who often go overlooked. We hope you get to know Leonardo and the other people we'll feature, and have a better understanding of what goes on behind the scenes to make Petworth a better neighborhood for us all.
If you know someone you believe is a change maker in the community who might be interested in being interviewed, please submit a nomination.
Read MoreThe need for helping Syrian refugees is pretty critical, and it’s hitting home with some Petworth residents. They’re participating in an effort to collect gently used baby carriers for refugees arriving in Europe through a non-profit called Carry the Future.
And they’re hoping other Petworth residents can help.
Read MoreI was complaining to my father over the holiday weekend about all the leaves in the streets. "They should keep street cleaning going a few weeks more," I said. "Look at all the leaves!" Everywhere you look, leaves in the gutter, along the curbs, under cars. I watched some people bag their leaves, others pushed the leaves into the street. Now what?
I was thinking about coming out with my own rake and doing my street. The hard part is finding the daylight time (and frankly, the motivation to rake the whole street).
And then this morning, I saw the city's solution.
Read MoreIf 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.
Read MoreUpshur Street Books got its most prominent customers today around 1pm when President Obama and his two daughters stopped by the local bookstore to shop for books on Small Business Saturday.
Read MoreHappy Thanksgiving, neighbors!
I'm thankful for many things in life, one of which is you. Thanks for reading, commenting on Facebook, subscribing to the newsletter and supporting this weird hobby of mine.
Whether you gather together with a large group of friends and family, keep it intimate, eat tofu turkey or break out the fryer, I hope everyone has a wonderful day.
When you have guests staying for more than two hours, you can do them a solid and let them use a visitor parking pass to avoid parking tickets in your RPP area (residential parking permit). Passes are free, one per households with existing RPP.
Read more about visitor parking passes and how to register, after the break:
Read MoreI’ve been thinking about ways to keep things fresh and help the blog reach a larger audience in Petworth. (And no, I have no interest in going citywide… this is a Petworth area blog.) Feel free to share your thoughts on the ideas in the article, and suggest your own in the comments.
Read more about changes coming to Petworth News after the break:
Read MoreBelieve it or not, it's 11 days until Hannukah and 29 days until Christmas -- the gift gifting season is quickly upon us! Luckily, you have some great local Petworth options for gifts for your friends and family. This Saturday is Small Business Saturday, when Upshur Street retail is offering discounts to help you save, while supporting our own Petworth peeps.
Check out some of the great deals you'll find this weekend after the break:
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Volunteer with the Friends of the Soldier's Home!
Join President Lincoln’s Cottage on September 19, from 10am to 2pm, for their free annual Homecoming celebration inspired by the Lincoln family’s time living on the grounds of the Soldiers’ Home, here in the Petworth neighborhood.