It’s all about the neighborhood
On a recent Wednesday night, Melissa Hough leads me and a group of mostly new moms through a series of low and high intensity moves to the sound of Latin rhythms. The Zumba class, offered at 8:15pm on Wednesdays at Yoga Heights (3506 Georgia Ave NW), allows parents to work out at a time that accommodates children’s bedtime schedules.
Read MoreRISERS FEST is a self-described celebration of art, music, comedy and food, and it's coming to Hook Hall (3400 Georgia Ave NW) on August 20th, starting at 11am. With a full line up of musical talent, comedians, vendors and more, the stage is set for a phenomenal all day event of discovery and good vibes for attendees and an opportunity for artists to connect with each other.
And we’re giving away 2 free tickets!
Read MoreANC 4C is holding a special meeting on August 16th to discuss “City Grown,” the upcoming indoor marijuana cultivation business off of Upshur Street. The indoor farm will not be open to the public.
Read MoreChristine Lilyea, owner of Slash Run on Upshur and The Runaway in Brookland, is opening a coffee shop/ record store / bar at 205 Upshur Street NW. Christine is partnering with Paul Vivari, co-owner of Showtime Lounge and the Neptune Room, for the new store named "Wake Me, Shake Me."
Read MoreJoin your neighbors for the final Petworth Jazz Project show of the season on Saturday, August 5th at the Petworth Park (8th and Taylor Sts NW), featuring “Communion.”
Read MoreOne of the most popular neighborhood events is back for the summer: Petworth Jazz!
Read MoreWe invite you to join the Cottage for Community Project and share your observations, insights, and aspirations with us. We are particularly interested in your sense of what the key issues facing the Petworth community are and with whom in the neighborhood we should speak.
Read MoreCharlotte Nugent was a beloved community member and advocate, friend, neighbor, education policy leader and new mom. She passed away earlier in June due to heart complications from lymphoma, according to her family.
Read MoreIf you have a large garage like us or a front porch that you could transform into a green roof, I definitely recommend it. It is an upfront investment for longer-term greener benefits.
Read MoreNow in it’s 9th year, the Celebrate Petworth Festival is set for September 23, 2023 on the 800 block of Upshur Street. Here’s some details, and links to volunteer or become a vendor.
Read MoreOne of the most popular neighborhood events is back for the summer: Petworth Jazz!
Read MoreThe 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.
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