Fall Fest at the Old Soldier's Home on Sunday, 9/29
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Your guide courtesy of Friends of the Soldiers Home for Fall Fun Fest this Sunday, Sept. 29, 9am to 5pm, Armed Forces Retirement Home.
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A community meeting on repeat violence brings questions, but answers and solutions are slow
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On Monday September 16, 2019, two incidents of gun fire impacted our community near 4th and Taylor Streets. In total, 40+ rounds of bullets were shot in the direction of a house and/or individuals in our community. Bullets hit several houses and the community is scared and angry.
A guest article by Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner Jonah Goodman (4C10).
Read MoreBarricade situation brings Georgia Avenue closure, helicopters and swat team
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This morning started nice, then police, helicopters and ERT (DC’s version of SWAT) closed down Georgia Avenue between Hamilton and Kennedy Streets (5200 to 5300 Georgia Ave) due to a man with a gun, allegedly barricaded inside 5320 Georgia Ave.
DC Police report no injuries and that no one is in danger.
Read MoreOwn a business? Learn about Main Street Grants this Wednesday
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Own a business and want some financial help in getting a new storefront or interior upgrades to help improve business and connect with residents? There’s a special program called Great Streets that can provides tens of thousands of dollars. Learn more at a session this Wednesday.
Read MoreHelp make "Open Streets" great for your community -- volunteer!
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Volunteer for the Open Streets project put together by the Mayor’s office and DDOT on October 5th and help make it a great event for your neighbors. You’ll get swag, a warm feeling of being involved, and will have time to enjoy the event, too!
Read MoreTaste of Uptown winners! Come out and enjoy Wednesday night!
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On Wednesday, September 25 from 5-9pm, Uptown Main Street will host its second annual Taste of Uptown walking food tour. Petworth News gave away tickets to two lucky winners!
Read MorePhotos & video from Celebrate Petworth 2019
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This year’s Celebrate Petworth Festival was another great event — weather was good, music was great, food was awesome and the crowds numbered into the thousands. Here’s some video and photos!
Read MoreRead a book, eat some ice cream! Lulabelle's Sweet Shop and Loyalty Books reward young readers
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There can be magic when local businesses decide to work together, and this is especially true for Upshur Street’s Lulabelle’s Sweet Shop and Loyalty Bookstore, who are teaming up to encourage reading by giving a sweet reward!
Read MoreTwo nights, two shootings, same spot
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Two nights, two incidents of gunshots at the same location on Taylor Street NW. What is going on?
Read MoreFeatured Property: Natural light and unique Victorian architecture of this Quincy Street condo
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Perfection in Petworth! Fabulous, sun-filled condo in the heart of DC. Built in 1907, this beautiful 2 bedroom, 2 bath residence boasts a spacious open floor plan with over 1,000 square feet of living space, large windows, stunning hardwood floors, elegant gas fireplace, and off-street parking.
Read MoreAs summer draws to a close, Petworth flowers begin to produce fruit
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If you’ve found yourself walking around our beautiful neighborhood admiring the flowers and wondering what you’re looking at, we’re here to help. Welcome to "Petworth Blooming,” our popular series by Steven Feingold featuring some of the most common plants seen around Petworth.
This month we look at apples, morning glories, vincas, mums and more…
Read MoreThe popular Taste of Uptown returns September 25th with a tour of Petworth & Brightwood restaurants
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On Wednesday, September 25 from 5-9pm, Uptown Main Street will host its second annual Taste of Uptown walking food tour. Join your neighbors for a diverse dining experience highlighting all that Uptown has to offer!
Plus, enter to win free All Access Passes from Petworth News!
Read MoreCelebrate Petworth: music, food, vendors & more on Saturday, September 14th
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Head’s up, the 6th annual Celebrate Petworth Festival is on September 14th on the 800 block of Upshur Street NW, and it’s sure to be another amazing event. Here’s a quick look at the event!
Read MoreFeatured Property: A rowhouse gets a major renovation on Webster Street
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This week's featured property is a fully renovated home at 301 Webster Street NW in Petworth. This corner rowhome at 301 Webster Street NW was built in 1924 and was completely renovated in 2017 using the design services of Alter Urban Design Collaborative, and offers nearly every amenity utilizing bespoke materials. The home features spacious rooms and elegant architectural detailing, along with high-quality windows that grace this corner home with abundant natural light.
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