It’s all about the neighborhood
The following agenda is for the next Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4D public meeting on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at 6:30pm. ANC 4D hosts their meetings at the Washington Latin Public Charter School in the Multipurpose Room.
Read MoreA wide end-unit row house with a renovated, open-concept interior and a finished basement make 641 Gallatin Street NW an amazing opportunity for someone looking to move to Petworth. This inviting home, built in 1926 and completely renovated in 2014, provides elegant and functional spaces, outfitted with every modern convenience.
Read MoreThe following agenda is for the meeting of September 13, 2017 of the Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4C.
Read MoreA little 11-month old Petworthian girl lost her toys at Celebrate Petworth on Saturday somewhere along Upshur Street. Apparently she just learned the art of throwing your toys out of the stroller. What fun!
Did you happen to find them?
Read MoreThis is the first article in the new Ask Glen! column, where readers can submit questions to local Petworth contractor Glen Sperling of Harmony Remodeling and get answers.
Today we look at a leaky basement and a new porch.
Read MoreBefore Irma dumps the ocean on Florida, come out to a special comedy show at the Colony Club (3118 Georgia Ave NW) on Friday night, September 8th at 9pm with donations going to support recovery efforts in Houston.
Read MoreDiscover Short Eats, the Sri Lankan street food pop-up weekdays at Ten Tigers Parlour, offering a great place to grab on-the-go breakfast and lunch, or grab a chair and work all day.
Read MoreAs part of their ongoing efforts to study ways to increase pedestrian and driver safety, the DC Department of Transportation (DDOT) will be conducting a test at Sherman Circle and will close off one lane for the duration of the test.
Read MoreYou might not know Zach Teutsch, but if you live in Petworth, you've benefited from his work in the community. He's motivated by helping others. He's just launched a new financial planning company located right here in Petworth that's focused on offering smart advice with a social change and positive values perspective. It's worth learning about.
Read MoreThe fourth Celebrate Petworth Festival kicks off on Saturday, September 9th at 11am on the 800 block of Upshur Street with a full day of activities, vendors and plenty to enjoy. Come out to grab food, do a little shopping, enjoy some great music and art and hang with your neighbors!
Here's a look at the day's events and schedule.
Read MoreDC Water is replacing some 85,000 water meters around the city this year, in an effort to increase the accuracy of water readings. But the effort seems to have backfired for some Petworth residents, who have recently been hit with monthly water bills four times higher than what they usually pay.
Read MoreA year ago Petworth News proposed a concert of local bands for a local audience — and now it’s time! Petworthpalooza is this Saturday during the Celebrate Petworth Festival and features 5 local bands, 3 Star Brewery and a guaranteed awesome time. And it’s free!
Read MoreThe 4th Annual Celebrate Petworth Festival is Saturday, September 9th on the 800 block of Upshur Street. Like the previous years, it'll be full of local vendors, artists, musicians and a puppy or two. And Petworth News is sponsoring a local music show from 2-7pm: "Petworthpalooza!"
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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.