It’s all about the neighborhood
Petworth used to have a post office on 9th Street. Even if the people who worked there weren’t always the nicest, it was convenient. When it closed in 2015, people wondered what was going to come next. Condos? A new business? In 2017, we found out it was going to be a youth pre-adjudication center run by the DC Courts. And now, it’s getting ready to open.
Read MoreYour guide courtesy of Friends of the Soldiers Home for Fall Fun Fest this Sunday, Sept. 29, 9am to 5pm, Armed Forces Retirement Home.
Read MoreOn Monday September 16, 2019, two incidents of gun fire impacted our community near 4th and Taylor Streets. In total, 40+ rounds of bullets were shot in the direction of a house and/or individuals in our community. Bullets hit several houses and the community is scared and angry.
A guest article by Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner Jonah Goodman (4C10).
Read MoreOn Wednesday, September 25 from 5-9pm, Uptown Main Street will host its second annual Taste of Uptown walking food tour. Petworth News gave away tickets to two lucky winners!
Read MoreThis year’s Celebrate Petworth Festival was another great event — weather was good, music was great, food was awesome and the crowds numbered into the thousands. Here’s some video and photos!
Read MoreThere can be magic when local businesses decide to work together, and this is especially true for Upshur Street’s Lulabelle’s Sweet Shop and Loyalty Bookstore, who are teaming up to encourage reading by giving a sweet reward!
Read MoreTwo nights, two incidents of gunshots at the same location on Taylor Street NW. What is going on?
Read MorePerfection in Petworth! Fabulous, sun-filled condo in the heart of DC. Built in 1907, this beautiful 2 bedroom, 2 bath residence boasts a spacious open floor plan with over 1,000 square feet of living space, large windows, stunning hardwood floors, elegant gas fireplace, and off-street parking.
Read MoreIf you’ve found yourself walking around our beautiful neighborhood admiring the flowers and wondering what you’re looking at, we’re here to help. Welcome to "Petworth Blooming,” our popular series by Steven Feingold featuring some of the most common plants seen around Petworth.
This month we look at apples, morning glories, vincas, mums and more…
Read MoreOn Wednesday, September 25 from 5-9pm, Uptown Main Street will host its second annual Taste of Uptown walking food tour. Join your neighbors for a diverse dining experience highlighting all that Uptown has to offer!
Plus, enter to win free All Access Passes from Petworth News!
Read MoreHead’s up, the 6th annual Celebrate Petworth Festival is on September 14th on the 800 block of Upshur Street NW, and it’s sure to be another amazing event. Here’s a quick look at the event!
Read MoreThis week's featured property is a fully renovated home at 301 Webster Street NW in Petworth. This corner rowhome at 301 Webster Street NW was built in 1924 and was completely renovated in 2017 using the design services of Alter Urban Design Collaborative, and offers nearly every amenity utilizing bespoke materials. The home features spacious rooms and elegant architectural detailing, along with high-quality windows that grace this corner home with abundant natural light.
Read MoreThe Petworth Arts Collaborative has its second-to-last First Friday event on September 6th this week along Upshur Street. From the organizers:
Another special First Friday in Petworth in collaboration with the teaching artists and organizations making an impact through ART for incarcerated individuals and returned citizens.
Read MoreThis past weekend’s Petworth Jazz Project was one of the most crowded so far — that had to be due to the eclectic mix of amazing music Tom Pipkin brought to the field for the monthly free show. Here’s a gallery of photos from the show featuring the Empresarios and a packed field…
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Petworth News is a news site about Petworth area neighborhoods in Washington DC, written by Drew Schneider and other amazing contributing writers. It features facts and objective reporting, as well as an occasional subjective point of view and opinion.
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