Your DC residential parking permit is going to be more expensive
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The DC Department of Transportation announced that Residential Parking Permit fees are going up on June 1st.
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Featured property: 617 Webster Street NW
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Want to see what a million dollar Petworth house looks like? Check out the top floor bedroom with the amazing loft space in this gorgeous 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath detached home with a fabulous yard and carport at 617 Webster Street NW!
Read MoreGet in touch with your creative side with Art of Noize, Petworth’s local multi-purpose art studio
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Adrian Ferguson is pursuing his passion for the arts with Art of Noize, a local Petworth Art Studio. Adrian grew up in Northern Virginia, left for college in Atlanta, and after graduation returned to the DC area to work for the US government. His career in procurement gave him the skills to open his own business, and eventually left the federal workforce. He knew that while Washington DC is home to some of the most venerable art galleries in the nation, the underground art scene in DC was also thriving. However, no middle ground between the two worlds existed.
Read MoreJoin neighbors to plant in Grant Circle on Saturday, 4/24
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Come join your neighbors to help add some perennials to Grant Circle this Saturday at 10am and help keep #PetworthBlooming!
Read MoreGood vibes outside: Here’s the details on Petworth Porchfest happening Saturday, 4/24
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Spring is here! The cherry blossoms bloomed, the sun is shining, and nearly 100 bands are warming up for the first annual Petworth Porchfest. This Saturday, April 24th, local bands from the area are scheduled to perform on porches around Petworth from 2 - 6 pm.
Here’s how you can take in all the free music…
Read MoreThree Petworth restaurants rated "Bib Gourmand" from MICHELIN
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Petworth has great restaurants making amazing food, even if life is topsy-turvey.
MICHELIN, which rates expensive restaurants with stars for their food quality, prices and more, also rates what you and I would consider “normal every day” restaurants for their quality and cost.
In this year’s announcement, The Hitching Post and Taqueria Habanero have joined Timber Pizza on the list of Bib Gourmands for the Petworth area. The quality of these restaurants is of no doubt to Petworth residents.
Read MoreMany bullets, no injuries: Overnight shooting at 16th and Varnum
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According to neighbors and MPD, multiple gunshots rang out overnight just before 4am near 16th and Varnum Streets NW.
Read MoreInterior design and staging trends of 2021 [sponsored]
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After a whirlwind year of 2020, the world is starting to open back up in 2021 and the housing market is booming!
If you’re looking to give your house a refresh or interested in selling your property and want prospective buyers to fall in love with your home, here are some tips and trends the team at Fed City at Century 21 Redwood Realty on Upshur Street is seeing for 2021.
Read MoreFinding flavor, ambience and community at DC Corazon
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Josie has created a gorgeous gem of a restaurant, that deserves as much support as possible. Go experience for yourself DC Corazon’s powerful flavors, warm ambience and uplifting sense of community.
Read MorePetworth Playground to temporarily close to get Spray Park completed
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The Department of Parks and Recreation announced today that the Petworth Playground at 8th and Taylor Streets NW will temporarily close on April 19th until April 30th for construction.
Read MoreDistrictBATCH: Park View neighbor shares her experience running a woman-owned small business
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In 2019, I first heard of District BATCH and owner Marisa Martino through mutual friends who touted their natural deodorant as the best purchase that they had made that year. I checked it out later, and immediately became hooked on her deodorant and handmade soaps. I’ve given her stuff as gifts and recently brought her deodorant and soaps to a favorite things party.
Through my own curiosity and desire to promote local and sustainable businesses, I decided to reach out to Marisa, an eight-year resident of Park View, and find out more about her business.
Read MoreJoin local elected officials for a free storytime reading at Upshur Park on 4/14
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On April 14th, local elected representatives across the city will be reading children's books to students in public parks, and you’re invited to join. Just RSVP!
Read MoreModernized Lorenzo “Larry” Allen triangle park opens to public
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The modernized Lorenzo “Larry” Allen Park opened on Friday, April 9th. This triangle park bordered by Illinois Avenue, Gallatin, 9th and Hamilton Streets NW is named after Lorenzo Allen, who served as the Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner for 4D04 Commissioner from 1972-1992, and through this role advocated strongly for the community and its beautifications.
Read MoreGet your local music on with 83 bands at Petworth Porchfest on April 24th
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Music is coming to your front steps this month with Petworth Porchfest. Houses all around the neighborhood will be hosting bands on their porches on Saturday, April 24th from 2-6pm. Come out to see 83 bands playing on 64 porches within 1.5 miles of each other in a Covid-safe manner. All shows are free.
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