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A new game from Petworth parents Wayan and Amy Vota, called "KinderPerfect," is a fun way to deal with the strains of parenting. The game provides two types of cards: question cards and the hilarious answer cards. The game is on Kickstarter, and you can become an early backer and get your own set of high-quality cards for $24. Learn more...
Read MoreANC 4C is asking you to answer 5 questions about changes to ANC grants.
Read MoreThe Petworth News Shindig is next Saturday, May 7th from 6-9pm at the Pitch Tavern (4015 Georgia Avenue NW)! Come meet a couple of DC Councilmembers, along with a few candidates for Ward 4 and At-Large council, and more than 130 other friends and neighbors from around the Petworth area.
RSVP so I can get a solid headcount -- snag your free tickets on Eventbrite >
Read MoreThe Celebrate Petworth Festival June 4th on the 800 block of Upshur St NW is quickly approaching. While they're seeking the majority of funding from area businesses and sponsors, they've launched an Indiegogo campaign to help local crowdfund support for the Festival, and they're offering some great perks.
Read MoreA man was stabbed on the 800 block of Kennedy Street on Saturday, April 23rd sometime before 10:23pm (when MPD responded). The victim, 38-year-old Dimas Fuentes-Lazo, later succumbed to his wounds at a local hospital. Police are seeking a "person of interest" to question. See a video >
Read MoreI found Robert White to be incredibly easy to talk with, detailed in his knowledge and passionate about being an advocate for DC residents across the city, particularly on the issues of education and economic development and disparity. Read the interview...
Read MoreRobert White is running for one of the two At-Large Council seats in the District of Columbia. A resident of Brightwood Park, he's lived in Ward 4 for five years with his wife, Christy, and dog Roscoe. Read more about his campaign positions...
Read MoreFor the past four years, Friends of the Old Soldiers' Home, a volunteer group that sponsors activities at the Armed Forces Retirement Home (Upshur & Rock Creek Church Rd), has put on the Spring Fling, an outdoor festival complete with great food, beer and drinks, music, a nature walk, games and more.
Read MoreEarlier this week I asked readers to take an informal survey on who they're considering to vote for in the upcoming Ward 4 and At-Large Councilmember elections. Here's the results...
Read MoreMPD officers pursued and arrested two assailants to the 800 block of Upshur early this afternoon after a stabbing that occurred near the corner of Webster and Georgia Avenue. Details...
Read MoreBloomBars in Columbia Heights is hosting an "Art of Adornment Spring Craft Fair" on May 1st from 1-5 pm. Featuring a mix of artists and creators offering different items like pottery and jewelry, kids accessories and bags and wallets. BloomBars focuses on supporting local talent, especially locally made and hand-made products. Read more to learn about the vendors.
Read MoreThe "Library Con" at the Petworth Library is a semi-annual event held to promote summer-time reading programs for kids at the Library. With programs on Legos, Star Wars, anime, science and even face painting, it sounds like a great way to introduce reading to kids (or keep existing readers enthusiastic). Read more for details...
Read MoreThe Twisted Horn restaurant is working on a rear patio area to increase their seating and provide a nice outdoor space for customers. And they’re working with a local artist to create a special mural.
Read MoreThe Southwest Petworth Lemonade Social is Wednesday, April 27 from 6:30pm until dark at the grassy triangle located at the intersection of Kansas Ave & Quincy St/13th St. If you haven't been before, this is a great way to hang out with your neighbors in a casual, relaxed setting. It's very family friendly -- kids, elderly and pets welcome.
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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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