It’s all about the neighborhood
The Petworthpalooza show at the 2017 Celebrate Petworth Festival was a big success -- hundreds came out to enjoy free music from local area musicians, $5 beer and the pleasure of hanging out with their neighbors. So we're doing it again! Check out the line-up!
Read MorePetworth has a long history of being a residential neighborhood where people buy homes, raise families and work to create a community. Come here local residents and historians talk about DC and Petworth. Here’s a run-down of the event at the Petworth History Tent…
Read MorePetworth has so much great food, and at the Celebrate Petworth Festival on September 8th, you can try a whole bunch of them at the Taste of Petworth!
Get ready for another First Friday on September 7th from 6pm-9pm, presented by the Petworth Arts Collaborative.
The CVS at the corner of Van Buren and Georgia Avenue (6514 Georgia Avenue NW) was robbed at gunpoint on September 1st. MPD responded and ended up arresting one of the three suspects.
One of the suspects wore a very… suspect… outfit.
Read MoreWard 4 Councilmember, Brandon Todd, recently sent a letter to MPD's Chief Newsham requesting that MPD changes occur in how they patrol the Southwest Petworth area, which has seen a large surge in crime. MPD Chief Peter Newsham sent a response to the Councilmember on August 30th.
Read MoreOn September 8th at 12:15pm on the main stage of the Celebrate Petworth Festival, right before the Dog Show, the people who worked hard to change the animal welfare laws in DC are getting awards for their efforts.
Read MoreLow voter turnout in DC elections has myriad causes. From the lack of competition within the dominant Democratic party to the influence big donors have on politicians’ priorities, there are deep systemic issues that need to be addressed. While we do that work, there are immediate changes we can make to our elections that are likely to increase participation.
Read MoreI'm not a music critic but a music lover. With the passing of the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, I've been moved to pay tribute. Aretha was iconic, awesomely talented, confident in her ability and demanded RESPECT.
Read MoreShe is moving on to a new position in DC government working for the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety. I'm quite positive she will do an outstanding job there. Here’s her letter…
Read MoreThis year, the Celebrate Petworth Festival will be happening on September 8th from 11-5pm on the 800 block of Upshur. As in past years, businesses, organizations and individuals will be coming together to celebrate the creatively, diversity, culture, people and quality of life of our neighborhood.
Read MoreThe last Petworth Jazz Project of the season was on Saturday, August 25th. My thanks to local photographer Phillip Ford who took a bunch of great photos at the show. See if you can find… you!
Read MoreA reader reached out with a question about finding the right match in Petworth, and since I'm a boring married guy, I figured I'd ask the Petworth News readership your thoughts on dating in Petworth.
How do you find a good partner... and where do you go on dates in Petworth?
Read MoreThere's whiskey, and then there's Irish Whiskey, and one man who knows the difference is Andrew Pope. Andrew hosts a monthly whiskey tasting class at Reliable Tavern (3655 Georgia Ave NW), and this month, his fourth class at the tavern, focuses on whiskeys from the fair Irish isle.
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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.