It’s all about the neighborhood
The minute I walked into Rue Cafe on 14th Street, I felt utterly at home. Between the soft lighting, comfy looking chairs, and gentle white noise of people hanging out and coffee being made, it was clearly the kind of place you want to stay for a while.
Read MoreOne of our Petworth neighbors, Annette Olson, has taken an age-old idea for using the otherwise unused space on her roof and updated it with modern science to save energy, water and money over time — as well as helping to fight climate change and flooding. This was Annette’s goal 10 years ago when she installed a green roof on her rowhouse and it’s been paying off in many ways for her.
Read MoreThis year MacFarland Middle School welcomed a new principal, Lucas Cooke. Cooke spent the last five years as principal of Hardy Middle School and is excited to now lead Petworth’s neighborhood middle school. Cooke is a Petworth resident and a parent of children in a MacFarland feeder school. Petworth News had the opportunity to walk around the school and talk to the new principal candidly about his goals and challenges he faces as he steps into his new role.
Read MoreANC Commissioners Jonah Goodman and Alan Wehler, along with Brittany Kademian (VP of Petworth Peanuts and ANC 4C05 candidate) are organizing an afternoon to fix the neighborhood sidewalks. They’re inviting everyone to come out to Grand Circle on Monday, October 17th from 5-6pm to join the fun.
Read MoreGuenet Tadesse reevaluated her passion for food service and decided what better way to get delicious food in front of the DC community than by opening a restaurant? She compiled the profits from her catering business and Gueny’s Café on Georgia Avenue was born.
Read MoreThere’s been a lot of attention on what kind of restaurant is coming to 821 Upshur Street NW, and now we know: Petworth Social Bar & Grill. Owner Ranu Rawat and Chef James Oakely say they’re excited to open the Southern style American cuisine restaurant in Petworth, looking forward to connecting with the community.
Read MoreLast month DC’s Office of Planning quietly released a streetscape design for Kennedy Street, specifically between Georgia Avenue and North Capitol Street.
Read MoreThe Celebrate Petworth Festival is back for another amazing event on the 800 block of Upshur Street NW starting at 11am. Every year this event gets better and better, and this year will be no exception! Join your neighbors, local vendors and restaurants, and Drew as your emcee for the day (yay!).
Here’s what to expect for the day:
Read MoreAfter many openings and closings, 821 Upshur has had different lives as a retail space and for the past 20 years as a restaurant. Now it’s going to get a new restaurant and a new cuisine type.
Read MoreBring the family to the outdoor movie fun with Lincoln’s Cottage this September, October and November!
Free outdoor screenings on the lawn of Lincoln's summer residence. Among other things, the Lincoln family came to the Cottage to relax and enjoy each other's company, and they’re inviting you to do the same. Bring a picnic (or popcorn) and sit back and enjoy!
Instagram Takeover! Petworth News is taking over the Lincoln’s Cottage Instagram on Friday, September 9th… so follow Lincoln’s Cottage and Petworth News on Instagram!
Read MoreA new owner and CEO doesn’t mean Timber Pizza is changing. It may grow into more locations, but their laid back style, focus on community and tight focus on quality food.
Read MoreNo one has registered to run as an Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner to represent the newly redrawn Single Member District (SMD) 4C01 as of the 10 August deadline. If you live in the SMD, you can do a write-in campaign by filling out a form and then getting your neighbors to vote for you!
Read MoreThe 2nd Annual Tour de Roosevelt will be a community bike ride on Sunday, September 18th starting at 10am. Register today and join the local fun!
Read MoreThe popular Celebrate Petworth Festival is coming up on September 18th on the 800 block of Upshur, and once again, there’s going to be a Dog Show! Register as a contestant or volunteer today!
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Petworth News is a news site about Petworth area neighborhoods in Washington DC, written by Drew Schneider and other amazing contributing writers. It features facts and objective reporting, as well as an occasional subjective point of view and opinion.
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