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The owners of the Highlands, Moe and Berty Garay, lost their daughter Gabriela to a brain aneurysm last September. Out of the pain of that loss, they've decided to honor Gaby's memory through supporting a non-profit that was important to her. On June 2nd they are hold a fundraising event to benefit building a home for disabled adults in Moneague, Jamaica called Gaby's House.
Read MoreNot sure if you've noticed, but it's kind of raining out there! That won't stop the Powell Community Carnival -- it is still going on this Saturday, May 19th from 11:00-5:00pm.
How well do you know the officers who patrol the Petworth area? Now you have an opportunity to get to know two of the leaders of Police Service Area 407 on Saturday, May 19th from 9-11am at Slim's Diner (4201 Georgia Ave NW) at a new series called MPD on the Patio.
Read MoreIt seems that several Petworth residents have lost a ton of items at Safeway. In fact, there are so many unrecovered items in the lost and found drawer at Safeway located at Georgia and Randolph Streets that some get tossed into the garbage. There's keys, cell phones, credit cards, IDs and more.
Don’t you miss these items? Here’s your chance to get them back!
Read MoreThe Sherman Circle transportation safety improvements are scheduled to begin on Monday, May 14th, with a goal of being complete by the end of the month, according to DC Department of Transportation (DDOT).
The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) presented next steps for a $2 million renovation of Petworth Park, located at at 8th and Taylor Street, as well as the results of a survey asking residents about changes they would like to see to the popular outdoor space. The park renovation will take place this fall and winter, following a request for proposal (RFP) and design period which kicks off imminently.
Read MoreOn Saturday, May 5th, the Petworth community will add another piece of neighborhood art, with the launch of the Petworth Community Wall, a rotating poster project on view through summer 2018.
Read MoreFour local potters, artists and teachers, living and working along Metro’s Green Line from Anacostia to Petworth, are putting on their first show this weekend, and you're invited.
Join Julie Christenberry, Samantha Gordon, Carol Herwig and Lisa Swanson for the first Green Line Artisans show on Sunday, May 6th from 12pm - 5pm.
Read MoreThe 5th Annual Kennedy Street Festival will take place this year on Saturday, June 9th from 11am – 3pm, and this year’s theme will be Catch, Taste and See the Rainbow of Kennedy Street NW. They're looking for entertainers to perform, vendors to sell or share information, and volunteers to help make it all amazing (again!).
Read MoreFrom phlox to redbuds, tulips and crabapple trees, Petworth is blooming. Here’s a look at some of the flowers you’ll see popping up around our neighborhood this month.
Read MoreDPR and DGS are holding another meeting on Monday, May 7th from 6:30-8pm at the Petworth Library (basement community room) to discuss the upcoming renovations.
Powell Bilingual Elementary School is hosting its fourth annual Spring Carnival on May 19th from 11am - 5pm — and this year’s event promises to be a ton of fun for kids and adults alike!
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