It’s all about the neighborhood
Mayor Muriel Bowser unveiled an ambitious reopening plan for DC Public Elementary Schools on Monday, October 5th. Chancellor Lewis Ferebee followed up with a live town hall to walk through the details on Tuesday night. Here’s what we know, so far…
Read MoreHere’s a hard-to-find south-facing end-unit on a huge lot, located at 5705 5th Street NW! This 2,167 square foot, 4 bedroom, 3.5 bathroom Brightwood home offers an open concept main floor flooded in natural light and featuring a chef's kitchen with stainless steel appliances, gas cooking, stone counters, and a sunny deck directly off the dining room and a powder room!
Read MoreANC 4C has 10 single member districts, of which 2 have no opposition. The rest have two people running, so there’s 18 candidates offering their information. Remember, you only vote for one commissioner for your Single Member District.
Read MoreANC 4D has six single member districts, one of which has no candidate running for the seat (4D05).
Here are interviews with the five 2020 candidates (one seat has no one running… maybe you should?).
Read MoreHealthy, delicious soup is probably not the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Kennedy Street. That’s one reason why Donna Henry chose to locate Soup Up on this transforming corridor with few healthy options.
Opened in 2016, Soup Up has allowed Donna to establish strong ties to the neighborhood, and her customers are intensely loyal.
Read MorePetworth local Victoria Richards loves Halloween, a passion she learned from her father. “He’s a Halloween fanatic,” she said, “who would decorate our family home with fake cobwebs, spiders and pumpkins every Halloween. Although my siblings and I have left home, he still goes overboard with the Halloween decorations and makes sure our house is one with "the good candy."
That passion for Halloween — and her sadness about how Covid is impacting celebrating the day — led the 27-year old to start her own Etsy business selling a “Trick or Treat Box” for kids.
Read MoreWe asked readers what their thoughts are about celebrating Halloween… do we go trick or treating? Do we give out candy? Is it ghosts and ghouls in the streets, but no one else? Here’s the responses from readers, and an invitation to attend a Socially Distant Halloween Parade!
Read MoreThis school year has brought on a myriad of unexpected challenges to students, parents, teachers, staff and administrators. Additionally, parent/teacher organizations have also had to wade their way through new waters in our new virtual setting.
Here’s a guide for parent/teacher organization contact information, and some of our neighborhood school’s plans to move forward.
Read MoreBright, fresh, new, and gorgeous 2-bedroom, 2 bath condo in the true heart of Petworth at 703 Randolph Street NW. This unit has a wide-open floor plan with high-end finishes and a beautiful color palette.
Read MoreNow in its third year, FRESHFARM Market returns on Sunday mornings this fall to The Parks at Walter Reed, one of DC’s newest and greenest master planned communities. This weekly producer-only farmers’ market features produce, meats, prepared foods, locally roasted coffee, and craft beer and cider from some of the area's most popular small businesses, breweries and farmers. Several local Petworth businesses will be in attendance this week, including Qualia Coffee, Capitol Cider House and Timber Pizza. Right Proper Brewing is joining this week for the first time.
Read MoreAs a community, I am sure we can all agree that these last five months have turned our lives somewhat upside down. From distant learning, to virtual meetings and virtual celebrations to limited socials gatherings, what a job we have just balancing it all! Now here is the start of a new school year, and where’s the balance?
Party Time STEAMing Engineers at 205 Upshur Street can help.
Read MoreDigital Equity in DC Education (Digital Equity DC), a coalition of DCPS parents from all 8 wards, is asking for parent feedback on how DCPS-issued devices and learning platforms are performing. Petworth News spoke with Grace Hu and Alexandra Simbana from Digital Equity DC about why they are putting together the survey, and how you can help.
Read MoreThe spectacularly renovated south-facing Wardman at 3600 11th Street NW is filled with natural light featuring multiple outdoor spaces and a walkout terrace level with a 2 bedroom, 1 bath in-law suite. Close to Petworth, Park View and Columbia Heights.
Read MoreUptown Main Street (UMS) is supporting local businesses around its corridors by launching the virtual “Rediscover Uptown Scavenger Hunt” from September 18th to the 25th as part of a series of fun fall events. Win prizes! Shop local!
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Volunteer with the Friends of the Soldier's Home!
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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.