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The spacious three bedroom, two bath home at 248 Division Avenue NE needed a lot of work. The owners were looking to sell, and knew they needed help.
Read MoreHelp select a commemorative works project to be located in Ward 4! Upper Georgia Avenue Main Street is partnering with the DC Office of Planning to gather input on the subject of a commemorative work for Ward 4: a statue, a street medallion, a sculpture, etc. You can help decide what is chosen.
Read MoreThis is a great opportunity to help a young person experience a new country, and your own family to experience a new culture.
Read MoreIn another take on the expertise you may not have realized exists in your next door neighbors, one local resident started a company to help parents and teachers navigate the difficult to understand world of special learning needs in DC’s public school. Here is where Petworth resident Martha Hoffman and her company Grounded Learning helps neighbors.
Read MoreWhen I was going through a tough time, Cinder stepped up to be there to help. This year, when my Dad passed away, I mentioned that I wanted to do something at Cinder but I didn’t know what. Matt Krimm suggested a special drink, with part of the proceeds going to the Parkinson’s Foundation. So, that’s what they’re doing for June. Here’s how you can enjoy and help at the same time.
Read MoreThis 1,152 square foot home in Petworth, right near Fort Totten, offers three bedrooms and 3.5 baths in a contemporary row home that has been completely rehabbed to perfection.
Read MoreBeth Washington’s gamble on starting a new business during the pandemic paid off: she is now the owner of Getaway Guild, a luxury travel experiences agency based in here in Petworth. While it started with just her, she now employs four other women, many of whom also live in DC.
Read MoreThis 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!
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