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After almost six decades on Upshur Street, Philip’s Shoe Repair is closing its doors as the owner, Philip Calabro is retiring. The last day for the store is November 18th. The DC Mayor and Ward 4 Councilmember will presenting Philip with a certificate of appreciation on the 11th.
Read MoreRuta del Vino, fresh off their spotlight on PBS, is about to turn one. Yay, happy birthday!
Come join Justin and the team this Friday, November 10th as they celebrate their first birthday.
Read MoreDC Community Carrot just completed a seven-month pilot project to demonstrate the non-profit organization’s ability to help DC’s Out of School Youth to create their own businesses. Following the pilot’s success, the organization named Petworth resident Harry Alford, III, as the interim executive director. DC Community Carrot works with Opportunity Youth to build and run small businesses to carry them out of poverty. Read more about this amazing local non-profit.
Read MoreIf you're reading this, then you know that local news is important. With the Washington City Paper looking for a buyer and the sudden shutdown of DCist, blogs that publish both lightweight neighborhood info and write hyperlocal journalism are even more critical for keeping the community informed. That's the niche that Petworth News focuses on, and if you're interested in contributing to your community, then come talk to us. We're looking for new writers!
Read MorePetworth's own DC Fire & EMS company Engine 24 and Rescue Squad 2 were recently featured on a student film documenting their work in a short film. US Air Force Airman Delano Scott needed a subject for a class project and picked our local firehouse, which proudly drives engine 24, known as the "Pride of Petworth." See the video...
Read MoreBidders — get ready! Powell Elementary School’s Online Auction goes live today. The auction is the school’s biggest fundraiser of the year, and you definitely want to be a part of it. The hard-working auction committee has secured over 300 items for bidders to buy at amazing discounts.
Read MoreHere is the agenda, as of today, for the November 8th meeting of Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4C. Portions of the agenda may change between now and the meeting.
No matter what some with high profile addresses in DC may tell you, the Affordable Care Act is alive and well, and open enrollment starts today. If you need healthcare, you have options, and the DC government wants to help you get coverage.
Read MoreThe best thing a real estate agent can do for a home seller is show them how to best present their house. Marc Dosik of Help-U-Sell Real Estate teaches sellers how to make changes to best showcase the house. The details matter -- and so do the photographs! Here's some hints on how to make your home look the best possible when selling. [sponsored]
Read MoreThe Disabled Veterans National Foundation (DVNF) is set to host its first annual Veterans Day Resource Fair on November 9th to support veterans in the DC Metro area.
Read MoreIn August, Mayor Muriel Bowser attended a Petworth Action Committee meeting to hear residents’ concerns. By far the biggest grievance: rats. Rats in trashcans. Rats in alleys. Rats in streets. Rats in yards.
In response, Bowser has instituted Tuesday Blitzes...
Read MoreBoth Grant and Sherman Circles have been studied by the DC Department of Transportation (DDOT) for changes to increase pedestrian and driver safety. The changes to Grant Circle have already started and the comment period for Grant is over. Sherman Circle is still open for comments.
Read MoreThis spring a kitchen fire destroyed Fish in the Hood, a popular and venerable restaurant on the Petworth / Park View border. Now, owner Bill White has started a Go Fund Me page to help the restaurant get back on its feet. The Go Fund Me site has raised over $3,000 of its $10,000 goal.
Read MoreI remember the day I was summoned to my best friend's Petworth home for a meeting with close family and friends. I thought this could not be anything good. Nervous, anxious and panicked, we all assembled in the kitchen where she revealed her breast cancer diagnosis.
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Volunteer with the Friends of the Soldier's Home!
Summer isn’t over yet! The Parks at Walter Reed has a full lineup of family-friendly neighborhood events coming up from August and into November, including free concerts, outdoor fitness classes, dancing, flea markets, community festivals and a massive used book sale.