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Moreland’s Tavern is holding a cocktail and craft event on Monday, December 10th from 5-9pm with drink specials and amazing arts and crafts from talented local artists.
Read MoreAdvisory Neighborhood Commission 4C has it’s December meeting on Wednesday, Dec 12th at 6:30pm at the Petworth Library (4200 Kansas Ave NW).
Read MoreHank’s Cocktail Bar has announced that they’re closing on December 14th and headed to the 2nd floor of their existing bar in Dupont Circle.
Read MoreShop local, shop often! This year makes the 13th Petworth Art & Craft Fair on Upshur Street, with local artists, vendors, crafts, food and more. The event kicks off on Saturday, December 1st, 11am to 4pm on Upshur & 9th St NW. You can take part in gingerbread house or pie-making competitions, make a wreath or just chill out in the hot cocoa lounge!
Read MoreJoin Mary's Center at Taqueria del Barrio for a fabulous evening of Drag Bingo on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at 7:30pm-10pm.
Mary’s Center serves thousands of children every year through their comprehensive healthcare, education, and social service programs. With the holiday season coming up, Mary’s Center is partnering with Taqueria del Barrio to support their annual toy drive and give at least 1,000 children the chance to welcome the holidays with a gift.
Read MoreThe last Battle of the Bands before the December 9th final show is coming up this Thursday, November 29th at Capitol Cider House! This week it’s The Treads and the 7th Street Rockers performing for a chance to go to the finals and win $1,000!
Show starts at 7pm!
Read MoreThe Saturday after Thanksgiving is known as “small business Saturday,” and is an opportunity for residents to shop at their local retail businesses. (Hey, Obama came to Upshur Street Books in 2015 for small biz Saturday!)
This year I think we’re good if the current president stays put on his golf course, but YOU can head out and shop along Upshur Street and the Kennedy Street corridor. Here’s deets:
Read MoreLullabelle’s Sweet Shop at 847 Upshur Street NW is temporarily closing on December 24th to reorganize operations and some other store features.
Read MoreElections for Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner are generally boring. Usually there’s only one person running for a single member district seat, and if there’s two, well, there’s usually little fireworks. In ANC 4C, things got a bit heated in SMD 4C08 when incumbent Timothy Jones got a last minute challenge by Leah Anderson. With a close margin between the two candidates, DCBOE says they’re willing to do a recount.
Read MoreWe’re so lucky to have farmers’ markets in our area — two of them! Well, they both end their seasons on Saturday, November 17th.
Read MoreAdvisory Neighborhood Commission 4D meets on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at 6:30pm at the Washington Latin Public Charter School, 5200 2nd Street NW.
Read MoreThe DC Board of Elections has certified the November 6, 2018 general election, including the local ANC races of ANC 4C.
Read MoreLocation, location, location! The rowhouse at 4009 5th Street NW is only a five-minute walk to the Georgia / Petworth Metro and the Upshur Street restaurants and shops! This charming Petworth brick rowhome, built in 1917, has all of the classic details and character you'll love with beautiful natural wood finishes and gleaming wood-floors throughout.
Read MoreThe DC Department of Transportation is conducting a site visit at the intersection of 13th Street, Kansas Avenue and Spring Road. They’re proposing some changes to traffic patterns, turning lanes and signage at this wonky intersection.
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