Stabbing at the Petworth library takes one man's life
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On Thursday evening, March 2nd around 7pm, a man using the computers at the Petworth library was stabbed by another man. The victim died at the scene.
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Two Petworth parents advocate for more DPR swim lessons
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As every parent who has ever tried to sign their child up for DPR swim lessons knows, it’s next to impossible. In Ward 4, DPR lessons are only offered at Takoma Rec Center, not at Roosevelt High School nor at any outdoor pools like Upshur.
Read MoreAn Upshur Street original: This Old “Petworth” House (part 3)
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Carol Herwig bought her rowhouse on the 600 block of Upshur Street NW in 1985, back when mortgage companies were reluctant to work with women, she told me. She’s managed to retain so much original wood throughout the house.
Read MorePetworth Porchfest is coming back, and you can play or volunteer a porch!
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The wildly popular and successful community-wide music festival, Petworth Porchfest, returns for its third year on Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 2pm - 6pm.
Here’s all the ways you (or your business) can get involved!
Read MoreBarnard Choir embodies school buzzword of “perseverance”
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The choir is one of Barnard Elementary school’s brightest gems. Under the direction of music director Joel Lehman, the choir at Barnard Elementary School has given the students an outlet to sing in front of their school community, street festivals, and even in front of Vice President Kamala Harris at her house last year.
Read MoreThis Old Petworth House: Fireplaces galore on Otis Street NW
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This is the second of a series of articles that will showcase some of the unique original features of our Petworth houses.
Larry Ray, owner of a rowhouse at 10th and Otis St NW in North Columbia Heights, was kind enough to invite me over to show me his unique old house. His home is one of six rowhouses built in 1898 at that corner.
Read MoreCouncilmember Janeese Lewis George asks for a cease of gunfire
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On Friday, January 13th, Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George called a press conference to address the high level of gun violence that Ward 4 has seen since the beginning of the year. The press conference was at the corner of Georgia and Kennedy, a corridor that is no stranger to gun violence.
Councilmember Lewis George brought together members of the community with her to the press conference to share a common message:
“Put the guns down.”
Read MoreHelp clean up Grant Circle on MLK Jr Day
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Come join your neighbors on Monday, January 16th at 10am to work in Grant Circle for an Martin Luther King, Jr Day of Service event. The goals are to pick up the trash that’s blown into the park recently, and to remove some of the English ivy vines growing in the planting beds.
Read MoreWe're looking for writers! Support your community through hyperlocal journalism
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You know hyperlocal news is important. With DC news organizations closing and hardly any real news outlet providing local neighborhood info, hyperlocal journalism is even more critical for keeping the community informed. That's the niche that Petworth News focuses on, and if you're interested in contributing to your community, then come write with us.
Read MoreThis Old "Petworth" House (part 1)
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This is the first of a series of articles that will showcase some of the unique original features of our Petworth houses.
Many of our homes are over 100 years old. While some features like transom windows and pocket doors maybe have been salvaged during decades of renovations, other components may be more subtle or unique to individual homes.
Read MoreUnsilent 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.
Read MoreHoliday 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.
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