Wildflowers are blooming with the rain in Petworth

Wildflowers are blooming with the rain in Petworth

Summer is starting to wind down in Petworth, but the amount of rain sure hasn’t! And while the clouds have been hiding the sun for some time, the Sunflowers have been out in full force. These giants of the aster family are the quintessential summer flower and make some tasty seeds, too.

Here’s a look at some of the more wild flowers you’ll find around the neighborhood.

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Lighthouse Yoga gets a second chance thanks to community support, and a potluck party next week

Lighthouse Yoga gets a second chance thanks to community support, and a potluck party next week

When Lighthouse Yoga Center was notified by our landlord in August that we needed to be out of our space in 30 days, we were heartbroken. We’re Petworth’s only source for high-quality Hatha Yoga, and we’re DC’s only Kundalini Yoga studio. Closing the studio would present a big loss to Petworth’s quality of life. 

But our neighbors weren’t ready to let us go!

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A Taste of Uptown brings you a wonderful taste of global cuisines from around the world, locally

A Taste of Uptown brings you a wonderful taste of global cuisines from around the world, locally

It’s September, which means it’s time for the first ever “Taste of Uptown,” a walking food tour on Wednesday, September 26th from 4 to 10pm. Mark your calendars if you haven’t done so already!

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Petworthpalooza music show at Celebrate Petworth

Petworthpalooza music show at Celebrate Petworth

The Petworthpalooza show at the 2017 Celebrate Petworth Festival was a big success -- hundreds came out to enjoy free music from local area musicians, $5 beer and the pleasure of hanging out with their neighbors. So we're doing it again! Check out the line-up!

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Come explore the neighborhood with the Petworth History Tent at Celebrate Petworth

Come explore the neighborhood with the Petworth History Tent at Celebrate Petworth

Petworth has a long history of being a residential neighborhood where people buy homes, raise families and work to create a community. Come here local residents and historians talk about DC and Petworth. Here’s a run-down of the event at the Petworth History Tent…

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Enjoy local flavors at Taste of Petworth at the Celebrate Petworth Festival

Enjoy local flavors at Taste of Petworth at the Celebrate Petworth Festival

Petworth has so much great food, and at the Celebrate Petworth Festival on September 8th, you can try a whole bunch of them at the Taste of Petworth!

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First Friday on Upshur Street with Petworth Arts Collaborative

First Friday on Upshur Street with Petworth Arts Collaborative

Get ready for another First Friday on September 7th from 6pm-9pm, presented by the Petworth Arts Collaborative.


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MPD Chief Newsham responds to calls for more support in SW Petworth

MPD Chief Newsham responds to calls for more support in SW Petworth

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.

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Awarding hard work and perseverance at the Celebrate Petworth Dog Show

Awarding hard work and perseverance at the Celebrate Petworth Dog Show

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.

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Check out some of the events at this year’s Celebrate Petworth Festival on Sept 8

Check out some of the events at this year’s Celebrate Petworth Festival on Sept 8

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. 

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Huge photo gallery from Petworth Jazz -- great pictures!

Huge photo gallery from Petworth Jazz -- great pictures!

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!

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A reader asks... Do you swipe right on dating in Petworth?

A reader asks... Do you swipe right on dating in Petworth?

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?

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Reliable Tavern's monthly whiskey tasting class follows the luck of the Irish

Reliable Tavern's monthly whiskey tasting class follows the luck of the Irish

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.


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Lighthouse Yoga on 9th & Upshur to close next month (update: reopened at Teatro de la Luna!)

Lighthouse Yoga on 9th & Upshur to close next month (update: reopened at Teatro de la Luna!)

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.

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