Bourbon & Bluegrass returns with music & more at Lincoln's Cottage
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Bourbon & Bluegrass is coming back for in-person enjoyment on May 21st and May 22nd at Lincoln’s Cottage.
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Schedule, map and more for Petworth Porchfest on April 30th
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The massive all-neighborhood music festival of Petworth Porchfest kicks off on Saturday, April 30th at 2pm at almost 80 locations. Here’s a look at the day’s full schedule and a map of porches so you can plan out how to take in all the music!
Read MoreA horrific, senseless assault by teens leaves neighborhood man with a broken jaw and his family shaken
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A basketball net on a back deck, used by many kids in the neighborhood, became the location for a ruthless assault on a homeowner, allegedly attacked by four young kids on Monday, April 11th.
Read MoreSpring returns to Petworth and brings new colors to our streets
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Spring has sprung and Petworth Blooming returns! A look around the neighborhood offers splashes of bright colors for us all to enjoy. If you like the flowers at the small pocket parks and Circles, consider donating to PetworthBlooms, and help Steven expand, diversify, and maintain our gardens throughout the Petworth neighborhood.
Read MoreCome join Paul Robeson birthday celebration, Saturday, April 9th
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Everyone is invited to take part of the festivities celebrating Paul Robeson‘s birthday on Saturday, April 9th from 1pm to 3pm at the small park at Georgia and Kansas Avenue NW.
Read MoreGet ready for the Celebrate Petworth Festival by volunteering!
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The Celebrate Petworth Festival is kicking off planning for 2022, and is seeking volunteers to help make the day’s magic happen! This year's event will take place on Saturday, September 24th.
Read MorePetworth PorchFest is almost here!
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Let’s get this cold weather out of the way now because Petworth Porchfest is coming up on Saturday, April 30th from 2-6pm (rain date Sunday, May 1st). So far there are 99 bands signed up and 63 porches ready to host.
Read MoreThe Petworth mural is getting a new design
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After delays due to weather, COVID-19 and scheduling, the plan is to start painting the new mural. Tom reached out to various area artists, and Petworth News put out a call-for-artists to get designs. A new design has been chosen and production is getting ready to start.
Read MoreANXO opens its Bottle Shop with new seating; has eyes on expanding more on Kennedy Street
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Last week ANXO quietly opened the front doors at its 711 Kennedy Street location. Last summer ANXO had to close its flagship location in Truxton Circle and said that they were planning on expanding their location on Kennedy Street. Phase 1 is finally complete with the new “bottle shop” in the front part of their property opening. Between their cider, wine, spirits and pizza, ANXO is upping their game on Kennedy.
Read MoreA new state-of-the-art dentistry office opens in Petworth
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Dr. Leslie-Anne Fitzpatrick is passionate about providing exceptional and comprehensive dental care serving patients of all ages in Petworth, Columbia Heights, Park View, Brightwood, and the DC metro area. After launching her state-of-the-art dental studio Solstice Smiles Dental right on Kansas Avenue in December, 2021, she reflects on the exciting but arduous journey that led her to one of her proudest accomplishments, with the hope of inspiring other local residents. This is a sponsored guest post.
Read More"Desayuno" brings a new option for weekend breakfast at Cinder BBQ
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The passion project of Cinder BBQ chefs (and wedded partners) Leo Garcia and Arelie Florez, Desayuno offers breakfast from 8am until noon on Saturdays and Sundays at Cinder at 800 Upshur St NW.
Read MoreBuilding up your community by throwing a Block Party
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Here’s the story of one family who helped bring their neighbors out to social, be entertained and have a great time as a community. Here’s how you can organize your own block party and bring your neighbors out to socialize…
Read MoreDC’s free "Tool Library" reopens in Petworth
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Just like a book library, the Garden Tool library allows you to check out tools to help you around the house. But don’t be fooled by the name… the program has way more than garden tools available!
Read MoreThe Ward 4 Redistricting Task Force is looking for your input
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For the past month and a half, the Ward 4 Redistricting Task Force has been working to remap the boundaries of Advisory Neighborhood Commissions (ANCs) and the Single Member Districts (SMDs) they contain in Ward 4. According to the 2020 Census, over 8,000 people have moved into Ward 4 , so the SMD boundaries must be redrawn to comply with the 2,000 people per SMD requirement. They really want your input.
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