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'Tis the season of giving! The businesses of Upshur Street invite you to join them in giving back to the community this Small Business Saturday (November 30th). Participating businesses are organizing charity drives to benefit local organizations that are close to their hearts.
Read MoreThe 14th Annual Upshur Street Craft Fair on the 800 block of Upshur Street draws artists and makers from all over the DMV and features an abundance of festivities, including a Gingerbread House Contest, a Pop-Up Holiday Lounge with delicious wintery treats, amazing activities by the Upshur Street businesses, and more. This year the annual holiday market will feature 50+ local crafters, artists, and food vendors.
Read More“Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson
I asked readers to send in some thoughts on what they’re grateful for this Thanksgiving season. Here are some of the comments… the last one is mine.
Read MoreWant to have an amazing meal at DeCarlo’s Restaurant with NPR’s Diane Rehm? How about suite-level tickets to see the Wizards, Capitals and other performances? With Powell Elementary’s annual online auction, you can bid on amazing items while supporting a wonderful Title 1 bilingual elementary school in the heart of Petworth.
Read MoreAs we go into the holiday season, share with your neighbors what you’re thankful for, and Petworth News will publish your thoughts in a special Thanksgiving Day article. You can choose to be anonymous or not, share a photo, or not.
Read MoreChef Alfredo Solis, who owns Mezcalero on 14th Street, is opening his newest restaurant “Anafre” today at 3704 14th Street NW.
Read MorePetworth local Sarah Gabriel has been spearheading a program for a few years that has neighbors make holiday cards for residents of the Armed Forces Retirement Home. Below is a message from Sarah about participating in this year’s program. A great holiday activity for kids and adults to give a little sunshine to our veterans and active duty heroes. Learn how to participate!
Read MoreIt’s going to be a bright holiday season in Petworth!
Local businesses are participating in the Lower Georgia Ave Main Street Holiday Lights event December 1st through the 31st to decorate their storefronts with lights and competing for awards. The resulting light show will include businesses along lower Georgia Avenue and the 800 block of Upshur Street.
And they'd love your help to decorate, and vote for the winner!
Read MoreIf you live on a block that requires a Residential Parking Permit to lawfully park on the street for more than two hours, then you also have access to apply for a Visitor Parking Pass for guests who stay at your home.
Read MoreThe “Old Soldiers’ Home,” once a place Abraham Lincoln called his vacation home during his presidency, is much more than his famous cottage and the Armed Forces Retirement Home on Rock Creek Church Road in Petworth. It’s a home to diverse wildlife, a home to students at Creative Minds International (CMI) charter school, a home for veterans, a museum, and reflects American history.
Petworth News interviewed John Hughes, a founding member of the Friends of the Soldiers’ Home (FOSH), who shared with me about how our Petworth community can be a part of the Home’s Community.
Read MoreSo migrating old content and email addresses comes with a cost … ($110 to be exact).
How about donating a dollar?
Read MoreRoosevelt High School has a new Arabic language teacher, whose goal is to help students learn one of the “critical world languages” being used across the globe. Yasser is finding teaching in an American school a challenge, and is using creative tactics to engage students.
Read MoreJoin Petworth Arts Collaborative's 3rd Annual Dia de los Muertos celebration on Saturday November 2nd from 9am-1pm at the Petworth Farmers Market. There will be Dance, Music, a Community Altar, Calavera Face Painting and more!
Read MoreHalloween in Petworth is usually pretty quiet — except for all the local parades and block parties!
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