It’s all about the neighborhood
Ward 4 is awesome for many things, obviously, but one of those is being home to several great craft breweries. Hellbender Brewery, one of my favorites, is celebrating its third anniversary on Saturday, November 18th -- and you're invited to the party!
Read MoreThe 20th Annual DC SCORES Poetry Slam! is this Wednesday, Nov. 15, from 5-8pm inside Roosevelt High School's auditorium. The free event is open to anyone -- whether you can make it for the full three hours or just 30 minutes.
Petworth is greatly represented at the DC SCORES Poetry Slam!. Among the neighborhood schools performing are Powell, MacFarland, Barnard, Raymond and Bruce-Monroe.
Read MoreWell-Paid Maids is the brainchild of Aaron Seyedian, who wanted to start a business that provided a real living wage and benefits to employees. How he ended up owning his own cleaning service says a lot about him and his new company.
Read MoreTree planting season is upon us, and on Saturday, November 11th, the folks from Casey Trees will be doing just that. Armed with shovels and elbow grease, volunteers will be planting trees in Sherman and Grant Circles. That parkland inside both traffic circles is owned by the National Park Service.
Read MoreOpen House: Sunday, November 12th from 1 to 4pm
Read MoreAfter 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]
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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.