La Coop's Kennedy Street location Grand Opening November 1st!
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The wait is over: La Coop will hold the grand opening of their 5th and Kennedy Street location on Friday, November 1st.
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Share your experiences crossing New Hampshire Avenue for a research study
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Two local scholars are studying safety along New Hampshire Avenue and are looking for your input.
No matter our differences as people, we all have one thing in common: at one time or another, we are all pedestrians. My colleague and I are conducting a survey to hear what people have to say about crossing New Hampshire Avenue in Petworth so that we can better understand the lived experiences of diverse pedestrians in our neighborhood.
Read MoreHalloween costume exchange & outdoor movie on October 5th!
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Petworth Peanuts, the local and incredibly active parents group, is hosting a Halloween costume exchange AND a movie night on Saturday, October 5th on the soccer field at EL Hayne (8th & Webster Streets NW).
Read MoreHelp support the Petworth Farmers Market at a fundraiser on Oct 20th
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Our Petworth Community Market is one of the few neighborhood-run farmers markets in DC — and it survives and thrives with YOUR support. On October 20th from 3-5pm, the Market is hosting a special fall fundraiser at Cinder BBQ to help keep this incredible community resource thriving.
Read MoreAnother successful Celebrate Petworth (gallery)
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This was the 10th Celebrate Petworth Festival for our neighborhood (with time off for COVID), and like past years, was a success. It was great to see so many people come out for the day — and I think this was one of the best Dog Shows we’ve had!
Read MoreCelebrate Petworth is Saturday, 9/14 at 11am!
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The 10th annual Celebrate Petworth Festival returns on the 800 block of Upshur Street NW! The day starts at 11am and goes until 5pm.
Read MoreIt's a family-fun bicycle event with DC Family Bike Fest on Sunday, Sept. 8
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On Sunday, September 8th, WABA and DC Family Biking are hosting a huge, free biking event that celebrates all the kids and families on wheels. Everyone is invited — no bike needed.
Read MoreGet Ready — Celebrate Petworth is Sept 14!
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This is the 10th year for this awesome local Festival, and this year will be awesome! Check out a list of vendors, pre-Festival events and main stage music and kids’ stage activities. They still need volunteers, so consider giving an hour or two to help out!
Read MoreVolunteer to temporarily host a French exchange student at Roosevelt HS for a week
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Theodore Roosevelt High School is hosting students from France who will be attending Roosevelt this fall on an exchange program. The school is looking for local host families for the French students to stay with temporarily during their short time in DC. This is as great experience for only a week or so of your time!
Read MoreSign up for pre-Festival family fun the morning of Celebrate Petworth
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The Celebrate Petworth Festival is Saturday, September 14th at 11am on the 800 block of Upshur Street NW… but the day actually starts earlier with a bunch of fun activities for the whole family.
You can sign up for a Kids Fun Run, Stroller Strides and Yoga for Movers & Shakers. All of these great activities are free to participate in — registration required ahead of time!
Read MoreSign up for the Dog Show at Celebrate Petworth!
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Enter your cute pup into the Celebrate Petworth Festival Annual Dog Show at noon on Saturday, September 14th.
Read MoreDDOT looking to put a traffic light at 8th, Quincy, New Hampshire Ave intersection
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DDOT has released a Notice of Intent to add a traffic signal at the intersection of Quincy, 8th and New Hampshire Avenue. Additionally, they are planning on changing the 3700 block of 8th Street to southbound only off of the intersection.
Read MoreDDOT just had a private meeting to discuss Grant Circle and you (probably) weren't invited
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A number of readers have reported that DDOT held a private, unpublicized meeting with a group of residents about the proposed safety changes coming to Grant Circle on Monday, July 8th at Center City School on Webster Street NW.
You weren’t invited and didn’t even know about it.
Read MoreEthiopian pizza parlor Ice ‘n Slice finds its footing in a post-pandemic Petworth
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Ice 'n Slice opened in August 2022, during a tough period for restaurateurs in DC. The restaurants’s unique Ethiopian-Italian fusion has quickly made it a neighborhood favorite in Petworth. Go on a weekend and you may find a crowd of customers eating shoulder to shoulder.
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