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Christine Lilyea, owner of Slash Run on Upshur and The Runaway in Brookland, is opening a coffee shop/ record store / bar at 205 Upshur Street NW. Christine is partnering with Paul Vivari, co-owner of Showtime Lounge and the Neptune Room, for the new store named "Wake Me, Shake Me."
Read MoreJoin your neighbors for the final Petworth Jazz Project show of the season on Saturday, August 5th at the Petworth Park (8th and Taylor Sts NW), featuring “Communion.”
Read MoreOne of the most popular neighborhood events is back for the summer: Petworth Jazz!
Read MoreCharlotte Nugent was a beloved community member and advocate, friend, neighbor, education policy leader and new mom. She passed away earlier in June due to heart complications from lymphoma, according to her family.
Read MoreIf you have a large garage like us or a front porch that you could transform into a green roof, I definitely recommend it. It is an upfront investment for longer-term greener benefits.
Read MoreNow in it’s 9th year, the Celebrate Petworth Festival is set for September 23, 2023 on the 800 block of Upshur Street. Here’s some details, and links to volunteer or become a vendor.
Read MoreOne of the most popular neighborhood events is back for the summer: Petworth Jazz!
Read MoreIn another take on the expertise you may not have realized exists in your next door neighbors, one local resident started a company to help parents and teachers navigate the difficult to understand world of special learning needs in DC’s public school. Here is where Petworth resident Martha Hoffman and her company Grounded Learning helps neighbors.
Read MoreWhen I was going through a tough time, Cinder stepped up to be there to help. This year, when my Dad passed away, I mentioned that I wanted to do something at Cinder but I didn’t know what. Matt Krimm suggested a special drink, with part of the proceeds going to the Parkinson’s Foundation. So, that’s what they’re doing for June. Here’s how you can enjoy and help at the same time.
Read MoreThis 1,152 square foot home in Petworth, right near Fort Totten, offers three bedrooms and 3.5 baths in a contemporary row home that has been completely rehabbed to perfection.
Read MoreBeth Washington’s gamble on starting a new business during the pandemic paid off: she is now the owner of Getaway Guild, a luxury travel experiences agency based in here in Petworth. While it started with just her, she now employs four other women, many of whom also live in DC.
Read MoreThis is the time of the year that FOSH (Friends of the Soldiers Home), begins planning and preparing for their annual (and very popular) July 4th Celebration — and they are looking for volunteers to help make the day great!
Read MoreAdvisory Neighborhood Commission 4C is conducting a special election to fill the open seat of 4C07. If you live in the Single Member District of 4C07, you can vote on June 14th at the Petworth Library (4200 Kansas Avenue NW) starting at 3:30pm, with voting ending at 7:30pm. Here’s info on the candidates.
Read MoreFor those who love to craft and create artwork, there aren’t many options beyond the big retailers like Michael’s in our general area, and certainly nothing in Ward 4 and Petworth. That’s why the “Three Crafty Ms” — Megan Flynn, Madeleine Odendahl and Michele Molotsky, the three founders behind what will be called “Merry Pin” — decided to start a new art and crafts store in Ward 4.
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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.