Robert White is running for Mayor of DC. And that's a Very Good Thing.

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Robert White is running for Mayor of DC. And that's a Very Good Thing.

Muriel Bowser has done a good job over her two terms... but crime remains high, and while more police are needed citywide, MPD isn't the only answer to rising crime. Expanded city services, violence interrupters, mental health officers and advocates are needed. Creating a fairer economic landscape and giving people a step up, ensuring affordable housing is available, and that residents get equal opportunities as development continues should be a greater focus.

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Come out for Pride in the Park on June 12th

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Come out for Pride in the Park on June 12th

June is Pride month, and in traditional Petworth style, the community is celebrating at Sherman Circle with Pride in the Park on June 12th from 10am to noon.

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CANCELED: Bring the family to "Bon(d)fire Friday" at MPD's 4D headquarters

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CANCELED: Bring the family to "Bon(d)fire Friday" at MPD's 4D headquarters

CANCELED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER.

As part of their community outreach program, MPD is hosting their second “Bon(d)fire Friday” event on May 27th starting at 4pm at 6001 Georgia Ave NW.

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BUILD helps high school students become entrepreneurs at Roosevelt

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BUILD helps high school students become entrepreneurs at Roosevelt

On Wednesday, May 25th from 5-6:30pm, young entrepreneurs will showcase their businesses in the atrium at Roosevelt High School, located at 4301 13th Street NW. The atrium is located right in the front of the building after you enter the main doors on 13th street.

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Roosevelt HS Poetry Slam rocks President Lincoln's Cottage

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Roosevelt HS Poetry Slam rocks President Lincoln's Cottage

On Thursday, April 28th, poetry and song rang out across the south lawn of President Lincoln’s Cottage. The Cottage welcomed about 150 people for “Ride the Verse,” the annual poetry slam organized by the Roosevelt High School Poetry Club with the support of Friends of Roosevelt, a non-profit dedicated to supporting global students, the arts, athletics and more at Roosevelt.

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DC Water is installing green infrastructure across Petworth

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DC Water is installing green infrastructure across Petworth

DC Water is undertaking “One of the largest environmental projects in the history of the city. We’re building 18 miles of tunnels and then building green infrastructure at the surface. All of which is intended to reduce overflows to DC creeks and rivers.” The water company is installing the upgrades in Petworth alleys and public spaces.

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A look at how real estate is doing — April 2022 snapshot

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A look at how real estate is doing — April 2022 snapshot

In this sponsored series, local realtor Peter Fortner features a neighborhood in the DMV area and shows how home prices are doing, for comparison’s sake but also for those that might who might be thinking about a move.

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An arrest in the Decatur Street assault as the victims slowly heal

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An arrest in the Decatur Street assault as the victims slowly heal

Two teens have been arrested and charged with aggravated assault. The victim and his family are relieved, but still concerned and anxious.

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A proposed building on 14th Street casts a shadow on a neighborhood and light onto the need for affordable housing

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A proposed building on 14th Street casts a shadow on a neighborhood and light onto the need for affordable housing

A large proposed development on 14th Street is designed to create a significant amount of affordable housing while preserving an art space for the future. It’s also creating both vocal opposition and support. Now the decision to build moves to the DC Zoning Board.

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Bourbon & Bluegrass returns with music & more at Lincoln's Cottage

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Bourbon & Bluegrass returns with music & more at Lincoln's Cottage

Bourbon & Bluegrass is coming back for in-person enjoyment on May 21st and May 22nd at Lincoln’s Cottage.

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Schedule, map and more for Petworth Porchfest on April 30th

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Schedule, map and more for Petworth Porchfest on April 30th

The massive all-neighborhood music festival of Petworth Porchfest kicks off on Saturday, April 30th at 2pm at almost 80 locations. Here’s a look at the day’s full schedule and a map of porches so you can plan out how to take in all the music!

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Councilmember's Corner: Why I support the Dance Loft affordable housing project

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Councilmember's Corner: Why I support the Dance Loft affordable housing project

Today, DC faces a staggering affordable housing crisis. The workers who serve this city are priced out of living in most of our neighborhoods, and homeownership is a distant dream for many lifelong DC residents. The skyrocketing cost of living here is fueling our homelessness crisis, eviction crisis, foreclosure crisis, and displacement crisis.

The core DC value of being a welcoming city is undermined by housing prices that systematically push people out and keep people out.

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A horrific, senseless assault by teens leaves neighborhood man with a broken jaw and his family shaken

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A horrific, senseless assault by teens leaves neighborhood man with a broken jaw and his family shaken

A basketball net on a back deck, used by many kids in the neighborhood, became the location for a ruthless assault on a homeowner, allegedly attacked by four young kids on Monday, April 11th.

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Spring returns to Petworth and brings new colors to our streets

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Spring returns to Petworth and brings new colors to our streets

Spring has sprung and Petworth Blooming returns! A look around the neighborhood offers splashes of bright colors for us all to enjoy. If you like the flowers at the small pocket parks and Circles, consider donating to PetworthBlooms, and help Steven expand, diversify, and maintain our gardens throughout the Petworth neighborhood.

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