It’s all about the neighborhood
This was the 10th Celebrate Petworth Festival for our neighborhood (with time off for COVID), and like past years, was a success. It was great to see so many people come out for the day — and I think this was one of the best Dog Shows we’ve had!
Read MoreThe 10th annual Celebrate Petworth Festival returns on the 800 block of Upshur Street NW! The day starts at 11am and goes until 5pm.
Read MoreThis is the 10th year for this awesome local Festival, and this year will be awesome! Check out a list of vendors, pre-Festival events and main stage music and kids’ stage activities. They still need volunteers, so consider giving an hour or two to help out!
Read MoreTheodore Roosevelt High School is hosting students from France who will be attending Roosevelt this fall on an exchange program. The school is looking for local host families for the French students to stay with temporarily during their short time in DC. This is as great experience for only a week or so of your time!
Read MoreThe Celebrate Petworth Festival is Saturday, September 14th at 11am on the 800 block of Upshur Street NW… but the day actually starts earlier with a bunch of fun activities for the whole family.
You can sign up for a Kids Fun Run, Stroller Strides and Yoga for Movers & Shakers. All of these great activities are free to participate in — registration required ahead of time!
Read MoreEnter your cute pup into the Celebrate Petworth Festival Annual Dog Show at noon on Saturday, September 14th.
Read MoreDDOT has released a Notice of Intent to add a traffic signal at the intersection of Quincy, 8th and New Hampshire Avenue. Additionally, they are planning on changing the 3700 block of 8th Street to southbound only off of the intersection.
Read MoreOn the corner of Georgia Avenue and Geranium Street NW there’s a two-story building that has sat vacant since 2018. That’s changed recently… the building has been brought to life with the opening of Merry Pin on June 15, offering crafts, lessons, coffee and more.
Read MoreFounded 45 years ago, the Midtown Youth Academy aims to prepare underserved youth for success in educational and future endeavors by helping them to develop skills, self-discipline and cohesive relationships through sports.
Read MoreA number of readers have reported that DDOT held a private, unpublicized meeting with a group of residents about the proposed safety changes coming to Grant Circle on Monday, July 8th at Center City School on Webster Street NW.
You weren’t invited and didn’t even know about it.
Read MoreIce 'n Slice opened in August 2022, during a tough period for restaurateurs in DC. The restaurants’s unique Ethiopian-Italian fusion has quickly made it a neighborhood favorite in Petworth. Go on a weekend and you may find a crowd of customers eating shoulder to shoulder.
Read MoreThere’s a new Facebook group on the block! If you live north of Military Ave/Missouri Road (e.g., Brightwood, Colonial Village, Shepherd Park, Takoma, Manor Park) and want a smaller online space to connect with neighbors and share local news, then learn more!
Read MoreWe’ve all seen rock gardens here and there but for whatever reason, it’s not normally what comes to mind as something to put in our own yards. With their beautiful blend of rugged stones and delicate plants, a rock garden is a gardener’s delight and within your reach. A rock garden’s appeal also goes beyond aesthetics. Here’s why you should consider adding a rock garden to your outdoor space.
Read MoreFOSH is looking for volunteers to help them make sure the event is amazing for neighbors and residents of the Home.
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Volunteer with the Friends of the Soldier's Home!
Join President Lincoln’s Cottage on September 19, from 10am to 2pm, for their free annual Homecoming celebration inspired by the Lincoln family’s time living on the grounds of the Soldiers’ Home, here in the Petworth neighborhood.