Petworth Jazz Project jumps into its new season on May 26th
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Local jazz pianist Federico Gonzalez Peña and kids’ musician Baba Ras D kick off the 2018 season!
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Highlands' owners raise awareness and funds for an issue near to their heart
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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 MoreIt’s raining, it’s pouring, the Powell Carnival will still be soaring!
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Not 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.
Meet your local MPD PSA 407 officers this Saturday, May 19th
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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 MoreDid you lose something at Safeway? Here's your chance to find it...
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It 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 MoreSherman Circle traffic changes start on Monday
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The 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).
DPR presents survey results on Petworth Park renovations
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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 MorePetworth gets new art Saturday: a community wall with a social purpose
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On 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 MoreA special show featuring "Green Line" local artists and potters on Sunday
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Four 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.
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5th Annual Kennedy Street Festival looking for performers, vendors, volunteers
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The 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 MorePetworth blooming: April showers bring May flowers...
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From 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 to present next steps in Petworth Playground renovations
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DPR 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.
