619 Jefferson St NW, one of this week's featured properties

619 Jefferson St NW, one of this week's featured properties

This week's Featured Property is a single-family townhouse at 619 Jefferson St NW that was fully renovated, and frankly, is beautiful. They kept all the original charming features of the more than 100 year old house and updated the rest to make it a modern family home. See a video of the property...

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Sign up for Fun Run, Fun Dogs & Basketball at the Celebrate Petworth Festival

Sign up for Fun Run, Fun Dogs & Basketball at the Celebrate Petworth Festival

The Celebrate Petworth Festival is rapidly approaching on June 4th, and it's looking like it's going to be a really fun day. Beyond the cool vendors, beyond the tasty food and beyond the phenom music performances, you can also enjoy the Cutest Dog contest, a neighborhood Fun Run and a free 3 on 3 basketball game (with scholarships to the winners!).

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1381 Quincy Street, one of this week's Featured Properties

1381 Quincy Street, one of this week's Featured Properties

Ryan DaSilva offers another Petworth rowhouse to those interested in living in the Best Neighborhood in DC (as voted by readers Curbed DC). 1381 Quincy Street NW is a charming three bedroom, two bath Wardman-style townhouse located in Southwest Petworth. The updated home is complete with original hardwood floors, large updated kitchen with butcher-block counters, central air conditioning and more. Read more about this property...

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A quick look at Slim's Diner, and an opening date?

A quick look at Slim's Diner, and an opening date?

Paul threw a small party to give an update for people who invested in the Diner to meet the new chef Chris Beasley (formerly of the Mandarin), souz chef Jeremy Riley, and the excellent baker Liza Moran. 

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My thanks for a great party: pics from the 2nd Annual Petworth News Shindig

My thanks for a great party: pics from the 2nd Annual Petworth News Shindig

The 2nd Annual Petworth News Shindig was, if I do say so myself, a great community party and a great time spent with really interesting people. Overall more than 120 people showed up to meet neighbors and fellow readers, enjoy great food compliments of the Pitch Tavern and grab some tasty cake. I'm thankful for everyone who came to the party and who reads Petworth News!

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First day of the Petworth Community Farmer's Market

First day of the Petworth Community Farmer's Market

The day might have started out grey, but it's now sunny and getting warm. Tons of people and new vendors at the Petworth Community Farmer's Market - what a crowded venue today! 

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Do you dream of eclectic drinks?

Do you dream of eclectic drinks?

This weekend's Literary Cocktails at the Petworth Citizen Reading Room, brought to you by Chantal Tseng, will be inspired by sci-fi wizards Ursula K. Le Guin and Philip K. Dick, compatriots of both genre and middle initial. Come by the Reading Room (at the back of Petworth Citizen) starting Friday night at 7pm to try out the original and interesting concoctions created by Chantal, as she pays homage to these literary greats. If you miss tonight, Chantal is also hosting the series on Saturday night. 

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Powell Spring Carnival is May 14 -- everyone is invited!

Powell Spring Carnival is May 14 -- everyone is invited!

The Parents group at Powell Elementary, "Parents Organized for the Power of Powell" (or POPPS for short) is having it's 2nd Annual Spring Carnival, and they're inviting the entire community to come out and have fun on Saturday, May 14th from 10am - 3pm at the football field at Roosevelt High School. Food, fun, a raffle and more. 

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Petworth Community Farmer's Market opens Saturday, May 7th

Petworth Community Farmer's Market opens Saturday, May 7th

It's time to get your fresh on! The Petworth Community Farmer's Market launches its 2016 season this Saturday, May 7th at 9am!

The Petworth Community Market will run from 9am -1pm each Saturday, May through November. They have been busy during the off-season recruiting new vendors and planning fun activities and are excited about the variety of awesome vendors, music, and activities they have to offer, both returning and new.

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Make raising a child a bit more fun with KinderPerfect, a fun "Cards Against Humanity" game for parents

Make raising a child a bit more fun with KinderPerfect, a fun "Cards Against Humanity" game for parents

A new game from Petworth parents Wayan and Amy Vota, called "KinderPerfect," is a fun way to deal with the strains of parenting. The game provides two types of cards: question cards and the hilarious answer cards. The game is on Kickstarter, and you can become an early backer and get your own set of high-quality cards for $24. Learn more...

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Food, drinks, neighborhood photo gallery & interesting people - the Petworth News Shindig is Saturday, May 7th!

Food, drinks, neighborhood photo gallery & interesting people - the Petworth News Shindig is Saturday, May 7th!

The Petworth News Shindig is next Saturday, May 7th from 6-9pm at the Pitch Tavern (4015 Georgia Avenue NW)! Come meet a couple of DC Councilmembers, along with a few candidates for Ward 4 and At-Large council, and more than 130 other friends and neighbors from around the Petworth area.

RSVP so I can get a solid headcount -- snag your free tickets on Eventbrite >

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Get an awesome perk when you support the Celebrate Petworth Indiegogo campaign!

Get an awesome perk when you support the Celebrate Petworth Indiegogo campaign!

The Celebrate Petworth Festival June 4th on the 800 block of Upshur St NW is quickly approaching. While they're seeking the majority of funding from area businesses and sponsors, they've launched an Indiegogo campaign to help local crowdfund support for the Festival, and they're offering some great perks.

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Spring Fling at the AFRH is the fun way to start the outdoor season in Petworth

Spring Fling at the AFRH is the fun way to start the outdoor season in Petworth

For the past four years, Friends of the Old Soldiers' Home, a volunteer group that sponsors activities at the Armed Forces Retirement Home (Upshur & Rock Creek Church Rd), has put on the Spring Fling, an outdoor festival complete with great food, beer and drinks, music, a nature walk, games and more.

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