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Owner Julie Eisenberg sent an email to her clients today telling them about the upcoming closure and offering some alternative locations as she looks for a new place to call home for the studio. UPDATE: Lighthouse Yoga found a new home at Teatro de la Luna (4020 Georgia Ave NW). They’re seeking a permanent space.
Read MoreA recent notice from the Alcohol Beverage Control Board (ABRA) says that a new bar is coming to the Upshur area in Petworth, focusing on cigars as well as drinks.
This Saturday, August 25th, is the last Petworth Jazz Project of the 2018 season. It's been a great summer, with some amazing performances. This weekend's show closes out the season with Janelle Gill, a well-known jazz pianist who's played at the Kennedy Center and all over the world.
The DC Department of Transporation is installing a Capital Bikeshare station just north of Sherman Circle on Kansas Avenue, increasing the availability of the docked bikes for residents.
Read MoreAfter a recent surge in crime, residents in the Southwest Petworth portion of Ward 4 have been imploring MPD to bring their Narcotics and Special Investigations Division (NSID) to Ward 4 on a more permanent basis. The Ward 4 Councilmember, Brandon Todd, recently sent a letter to MPD's Chief Newsham requesting that MPD make this change happen.
Read MoreAfter the sounds of four to five gunshots one night last week, a homeowner on Crittenden street was startled when there was a crashing sound from the back of his house, and a stranger burst into the house suffering from gunshot wounds.
Read MoreWith summer in full bloom in Petworth, so too are our flowers around the neighborhood. Here’s a look at some interesting one, from figs to trumpet creepers, marigolds and more…
Read MoreResidents near 7th and Shepherd Sts NW are putting together a block party for the neighborhood on Saturday, August 11th from 2-8pm, and it looks great.
Read MoreIf you're into soccer or just want to know what the hullabaloo is about, the Department of Parks and Recreation is putting on an official "grand opening" of the soccer mini-pitch at the Petworth Recreation Center on Monday, August 6th at 2pm.
Read MoreFile this one under “weird but true.” Someone seems to be going around the area opening up the water spigots on the outside of buildings and homes and letting the water run at full force. Why?
The Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4C meets next on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at 6:30pm at the Petworth Library. Here is the draft agenda…
A reader is renting their one-bedroom, one bathroom basement apartment at 732 Varnum Street NW. This beautiful apartment is located in a charming, fully detached house only a block from the restaurants of Upshur Street and an easy walk to Metro.
Read MoreWe're going to keep the Disqus commenting system that has been at the bottom of articles for a while now. You can use it as a guest or anonymously (still need a legit email though), or use your Facebook, Twitter or Google account to login and leave a comment. You can even use an alias.
Read MoreOn Friday, July 27th, there was a shooting on the 3800 block of 8th Street (originally reported as occurring at 8th and Taylor Streets). The shooter was arrested.
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