First Friday on Upshur Street with Petworth Arts Collaborative
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Get ready for another First Friday on September 7th from 6pm-9pm, presented by the Petworth Arts Collaborative.
MPD Chief Newsham responds to calls for more support in SW Petworth
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Ward 4 Councilmember, Brandon Todd, recently sent a letter to MPD's Chief Newsham requesting that MPD changes occur in how they patrol the Southwest Petworth area, which has seen a large surge in crime. MPD Chief Peter Newsham sent a response to the Councilmember on August 30th.
Read MoreAwarding hard work and perseverance at the Celebrate Petworth Dog Show
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On September 8th at 12:15pm on the main stage of the Celebrate Petworth Festival, right before the Dog Show, the people who worked hard to change the animal welfare laws in DC are getting awards for their efforts.
Read MoreCheck out some of the events at this year’s Celebrate Petworth Festival on Sept 8
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This year, the Celebrate Petworth Festival will be happening on September 8th from 11-5pm on the 800 block of Upshur. As in past years, businesses, organizations and individuals will be coming together to celebrate the creatively, diversity, culture, people and quality of life of our neighborhood.
Read MoreHuge photo gallery from Petworth Jazz -- great pictures!
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The last Petworth Jazz Project of the season was on Saturday, August 25th. My thanks to local photographer Phillip Ford who took a bunch of great photos at the show. See if you can find… you!
Read MoreA reader asks... Do you swipe right on dating in Petworth?
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A reader reached out with a question about finding the right match in Petworth, and since I'm a boring married guy, I figured I'd ask the Petworth News readership your thoughts on dating in Petworth.
How do you find a good partner... and where do you go on dates in Petworth?
Read MoreReliable Tavern's monthly whiskey tasting class follows the luck of the Irish
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There's whiskey, and then there's Irish Whiskey, and one man who knows the difference is Andrew Pope. Andrew hosts a monthly whiskey tasting class at Reliable Tavern (3655 Georgia Ave NW), and this month, his fourth class at the tavern, focuses on whiskeys from the fair Irish isle.
Lighthouse Yoga on 9th & Upshur to close next month (update: reopened at Teatro de la Luna!)
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Owner Julie Eisenberg sent an email to her clients today telling them about the upcoming closure and offering some alternative locations as she looks for a new place to call home for the studio. UPDATE: Lighthouse Yoga found a new home at Teatro de la Luna (4020 Georgia Ave NW). They’re seeking a permanent space.
Read MoreNew cigar bar coming to Petworth
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A recent notice from the Alcohol Beverage Control Board (ABRA) says that a new bar is coming to the Upshur area in Petworth, focusing on cigars as well as drinks.
Petworth Jazz Project is this Saturday... cool piano jazz closes out the season in this last performance!
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This Saturday, August 25th, is the last Petworth Jazz Project of the 2018 season. It's been a great summer, with some amazing performances. This weekend's show closes out the season with Janelle Gill, a well-known jazz pianist who's played at the Kennedy Center and all over the world.
Capital Bikeshare station coming to Sherman Circle
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The DC Department of Transporation is installing a Capital Bikeshare station just north of Sherman Circle on Kansas Avenue, increasing the availability of the docked bikes for residents.
Read MoreCM Todd sends letter to MPD Chief Newsham to get vice to remain in Ward 4
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After a recent surge in crime, residents in the Southwest Petworth portion of Ward 4 have been imploring MPD to bring their Narcotics and Special Investigations Division (NSID) to Ward 4 on a more permanent basis. The Ward 4 Councilmember, Brandon Todd, recently sent a letter to MPD's Chief Newsham requesting that MPD make this change happen.
Read MoreGunshot victim breaks into Petworth resident's locked basement
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After the sounds of four to five gunshots one night last week, a homeowner on Crittenden street was startled when there was a crashing sound from the back of his house, and a stranger burst into the house suffering from gunshot wounds.
Read MoreColor is still blooming all around our neighborhood
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With summer in full bloom in Petworth, so too are our flowers around the neighborhood. Here’s a look at some interesting one, from figs to trumpet creepers, marigolds and more…
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Summer isn’t over yet! The Parks at Walter Reed has a full lineup of family-friendly neighborhood events coming up from August and into November, including free concerts, outdoor fitness classes, dancing, flea markets, community festivals and a massive used book sale.