Unsilent Night returns to Sherman Circle for community music and fun
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Unsilent Night is a family-friendly, free music parade coming to Sherman Circle on December 21st — and you’re invited to participate.
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Holiday Lights has winners in Petworth for best festive decorations
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Holiday Lights is an annual celebration of the season that encourages residents to visit local businesses. Sponsored by District Bridges, this yearly event features local businesses decorating their storefronts, creating a festive look across the city.
This year, several local Petworth businesses won awards for their designs and festiviness!
Read MoreJohn Lewis Elementary chosen to receive a School Resource Closet
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ABC’s “Abbott Elementary” teamed up with schoolwear brand French Toast and Teach For America to supply “school resource closets” to ten schools across the country to ensure that students have access to essential clothing as they are in school.
Read MoreSupport your Petworth schools at a Holiday Mart on Saturday, December 17th
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For the second year in a row, local DCPS elementary schools have joined forces to fundraise together this holiday season. This year the Petworth PTO Holiday Mart is hosted by Powell Padres at the Powell Elementary School parking lot at the corner of 14th and Taylor Street NW on Saturday, December 17th from 10am-2pm.
Read MoreSaturday soft opening for Petworth Social Bar & Grill
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Just got the low-down on the soft opening of Petworth Social Bar & Grill at 821 Upshur Street NW. Owner Ranu Rawat is planning on opening doors on Saturday, December 3rd.
Read MorePetworth Social Bar & Grill getting ready to open on Upshur Street
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Petworth Social Bar & Grill is getting ready to open. The former Taqueria del Barrio space has been redecorated inside, but seating remains largely the same with plenty of space inside and a large bar.
Read MoreLocal businesses to support this holiday season
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Looking to find that perfect gift that also supports a local business? Check out this curated list of local neighborhood businesses and their holiday offerings. If you own a local business and would like to be added to this list, please email us!
Read MoreHoliday Lights comes to the Petworth area and across DC
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This year, the District has a little extra sparkle for the holiday season. From November 18th to January 8th, residents are invited to take a stroll down each of the fourteen participating corridors to experience a dazzling array of lights and decor, enjoy holiday promotions, and shop local.
Read MoreCommunity members see personal impacts of crime, despite decreasing violent crime rates
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Both MPD and recent studies say crime has dropped across DC and in Ward 4. But for many residents, the random shootings between street crews, harassment at a park, a lack of adjudication for offenses and a lack of control over stopping crime, Petworth residents feel the day-to-day impact of crime in our neighborhood.
Read MoreEnjoy a free Cider and Woodworking Workshop with Green Neighbors DC
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Join local group Green Neighbors for the sweeter and woodier sides of Fall as they hold a free Cider and Woodworking Workshop on November 12th from 1-3pm.
Read MoreReader Request: What's with the lights at 13th, Kansas & Quebec — oh, and at Florida & 9th?
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A reader sent me an email asking a complicated question about how the traffic patterns and lights are meant to work at 13th and Quincy Streets and Kansas Avenue. Then, as a quick follow up, what’s going on with the new lanes at 9th and Florida?
So I asked DDOT…
Read MoreA new home-based bakery is making people happy
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Hannah Wolfman-Arent knows a thing or two about baking. Born in DC, raised in Takoma Park and now living in Petworth, Hannah has wanted to be a baker since she was little. Her ultimate goal was in front of her, as she first worked for a community service organization after college before being encouraged by friends and colleagues to go after her dream. During Covid times she decided to take a chance and open Velvel Bakery. You’ll be happy she did.
Read MoreSherman Circle Spooktacular is a Halloween event for the family this weekend!
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Come out and join your neighbors for the Sherman Circle Spooktacular (3-6 pm, Oct 30, Sherman Circle NW and surrounds), a FREE family Halloween event planned by Petworth Peanuts.
Read MoreCome out for spooky local theatre & storytelling at a Petworth neighbor’s house
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Spirits: Double Vision, performed at a neighbor’s house in Petworth, brings together a group of 10-15 actors from around DC to perform ghost stories of their choice, in their own unique style, along with performances by Sam’s Heartbreak Trio, leading the audience through an evening of ghostly fables and mysterious yarns.
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