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On Saturday, June 24th at 7pm, "LiveArtDC" is hosting a speakeasy-themed fundraiser at Third Floor above Slim's Diner to raise funds for their upcoming production of "Clara Bow: Becoming It," premiering this summer at the Capital Fringe Festival.
Read MoreLearn to tell your story from those who already have at the Memoirs Showcase at the Petworth Library this Wednesday, June 21st.
Read MoreIn another sign of change in Petworth, long-time business Kilroy's Cleaners (826 Upshur Street NW) is closing up on July 1st and moving to Virginia...
Read MoreThe following agenda is for the next Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4D public meeting on Tuesday, June 20, 2017. ANC 4D hosts meetings at the Washington Latin Public Charter School in the Multipurpose Room. The meeting will begin promptly at 6:30pm.
Read MoreFood trucks, music, tons of vendors, schools, government agencies and more will be waiting for you along Kennedy Street between 3rd St and 8th St NW on Saturday, June 24th from 11-3pm at the Kennedy Street Festival.
Read MorePetworth News caught up with Petworth Citizen bar manager Jeremy Schleif and new chef Jamie Rutherford as they were prepping for a Thursday dinner shift. Jamie recently joined the restaurant in March, after having worked at the Dabney and critic’s darling Tail Up Goat.
Read MoreA Petworth News reader contacted me to share a terrible story about a man who tried a lewd act in front of her Monday afternoon near Grant Circle.
Read MoreOn Saturday, June 10th at 11am, the 800 block of Upshur Street will once again transform into the fashion capital of the DMV. Organized by the owners of Willow Fashion and Fia’s Fabulous Finds, the Petworth Fashion Fest will feature nearly 40 clothing and accessory vendors, along with live performances from local DJs.
Read MoreCouncilmember Brandon Todd and ANC 4C07 Commissioner Karen Cooper are hosting a community meeting with DC Superior Courts on Thursday, June 8th at 7pm.
Read MoreOk, so this is cool.
It's a 5-inch round magnet designed for cars, your fridge or anything magnetic metal featuring a map of Petworth with Sherman and Grant Circles in a bunch of awesome colors. The magnets are thin, flexible and sturdy -- and they're only 5 bucks. :)
Read MoreIt started with a traffic study and a Facebook post. The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) closed one lane of Grant Circle to study traffic patterns and address neighborhood safety concerns. During the test, Petworth News asked readers for their thoughts about the test and boy did we get a response. Here's a look at the numbers, the traffic and next steps.
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First Fridays is a FREE art event Friday June 2nd, from 6-9pm along the 800 block of Upshur Street and Georgia Avenue. Here's a look at the music, art and events happening.
Read MoreThe Petworth Arts Collaborative is seeking enthusiastic neighbors to volunteer for upcoming First Fridays. Petworth First Fridays features fine art, film, music, performance art and more while supporting some of Petworth's local small businesses.
Read MoreOver the past several weeks, a local private school has begun heavily posting their marketing messages on the area’s community listservs. The Kingsbury Center, (5000 14th St NW), has sent multiple posts to the Brightwood, Greater Grant Circle, Petworth, Crestwood and many other listservs promoting the school, its website and encouraging residents to learn more and enroll at the private school. The emails started on or about May 8th, and have been posted every day since then by their marketing coordinator, Jennifer Henderson.
How much is too much? Is it spam or a community benefit?
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