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This is the time of the year that FOSH (Friends of the Soldiers Home), begins planning and preparing for their annual (and very popular) July 4th Celebration — and they are looking for volunteers to help make the day great!
Read MoreAdvisory Neighborhood Commission 4C is conducting a special election to fill the open seat of 4C07. If you live in the Single Member District of 4C07, you can vote on June 14th at the Petworth Library (4200 Kansas Avenue NW) starting at 3:30pm, with voting ending at 7:30pm. Here’s info on the candidates.
Read MoreWill Bar is running to fill the recently vacated 4C07 Commissioner position.
Read MoreEric Heller is running to fill the recently vacated 4C07 Commissioner position.
Read MoreGet ready for another amazing outdoor music show coming to Walter Reed next month, because the Home Rule Music Festival is back for its second year, and has expanded from one day to three!
Read MoreFor those who love to craft and create artwork, there aren’t many options beyond the big retailers like Michael’s in our general area, and certainly nothing in Ward 4 and Petworth. That’s why the “Three Crafty Ms” — Megan Flynn, Madeleine Odendahl and Michele Molotsky, the three founders behind what will be called “Merry Pin” — decided to start a new art and crafts store in Ward 4.
Read MoreThere’s a new family event in Petworth, the Petworth Arts Fest & Teddy Bear Picnic on Saturday, May 20, 10am-1pm at Sherman Circle. Pack a picnic, bring a t-shirt to decorate — and kids bring your favorite stuffed bear for a teddy bear picnic!
Read MoreThe inaugural "Uptown Pride" event is happening on June 10th celebrating Pride Month in Petworth and Brightwood, and organizers are looking for volunteers to help with the event.
Read MoreThe always amazing Bourbon & Bluegrass Festival is back at President Lincoln’s Cottage on May 20th and 21st. Come out to enjoy music, drinks, food and a great community time.
Read MoreOn Wednesday, May 3rd Vice President Kamala Harris visited HR Records on Kennedy Street. Inside she bought records by Charles Mingus, Roy Ayers, and Porgy and Bess with Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong. Plus, the shop is organizing free music for the community on May 6th.
Read MoreSpring is in full swing, and Petworth Blooms is currently raising money for our spring and summer plantings. If you don’t know about our group, we are a small, all volunteer 501(c)(3) that works to beautify the public green spaces in Petworth and adjoining neighborhoods. I’ve been writing about the flowers and beautiful colors you see around the neighborhood here on Petworth News in the Petworth Blooming series. We’re looking to raise funds to do even more.
Read MoreThe Mother’s Day Free Market is open to any families who are looking for FREE gently used maternity, baby, and children’s clothing, strollers, toys, gears, and more. Items are geared toward children 0-6. If you have donations, here’s a map of local places to drop off materials.
Read MoreThis is the fifth in a series of articles that showcases some of the unique original features of our Petworth-area houses.
Kerry and Matt Hamblin bought their 1915 rowhouse on the 3800 block of 4th Street NW in 2007 and spent the next decade and a half restoring it. Throughout their rowhouse is a mixture of modern functionality and history. Matt, an architect, refurbished most of the house himself.
Read MoreGirl Scout Juniors in Troop 42070 are hosting a pet food supply drive to benefit the Humane Rescue Alliance Pet Pantry. It will be held on Saturday, May 6th at the Petworth Community Market (9am -1pm).
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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.