Apply for a Community Grant with ANC 4D and help make a local difference!

Apply for a Community Grant with ANC 4D and help make a local difference!

Do you have a great idea for how to help northern Petworth and Brightwood Park be even more amazing than they already are? Then get with an organization and apply for the first round of Community Grants under Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4D’s newly revamped grants program!

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Upshur Street Craft Fair on Saturday, Dec 13! Santa, arts & crafts, artisan shopping & more!

Upshur Street Craft Fair on Saturday, Dec 13! Santa, arts & crafts, artisan shopping & more!

One of Petworth’s fun holiday events returns to this week! The Upshur Street Craft Fair is on Saturday, December 13th, 10am-4pm, bringing a full day of shopping, entertainment and family-friendly fun.

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Petworth Library closes December 11th for renovations

Petworth Library closes December 11th for renovations

The Petworth Library will close for renovations on December 11th. The goal of this renovation is to maintain the existing facility and provide a refresh that will ensure the library continues to meet evolving neighborhood needs. Interim services will be offered at the Mt. Pleasant Library or by US Mail.

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Refusing to investigate 911 call mistakes, OUC continues years-long failures, putting property and lives at unnecessary risk

Refusing to investigate 911 call mistakes, OUC continues years-long failures, putting property and lives at unnecessary risk

On July 3, 2025 Leticia McCray called 911 for a family member experiencing a medical emergency. Fire and EMS Station #24 is located only two blocks away from Leticia’s home, meaning help should have been there extremely fast. However, that didn’t happen — the OUC operator made a mistake and sent the call to Takoma Station #22. These mistakes are costing precious time, property damage and potentially lives.

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Get spooky with the Sherman Circle Spooktacular on Sunday, Oct 26th!

Get spooky with the Sherman Circle Spooktacular on Sunday, Oct 26th!

Bring the family out for a howling good time at the 5th Annual Sherman Circle Spooktacular on Sunday, October 26th from 3pm - 7pm. It’s a free, family-friendly Halloween celebration for the entire Petworth community, hosted by Petworth Peanuts and ANC 4D!

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Fall Break fun for kids at Lincoln's Cottage starts Oct 9th

Fall Break fun for kids at Lincoln's Cottage starts Oct 9th

Next week is Fall Break for DCPS, and Lincoln’s Cottage has special offerings for kids and families to enjoy, including games, music, exploring the grounds, and more.

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Homecoming at Lincoln's Cottage on Sept 20th, free for the whole family

Homecoming at Lincoln's Cottage on Sept 20th, free for the whole family

Bring the family to enjoy a free, fun community day on the grounds of Lincoln’s Cottage that includes pony rides, a petting zoo, lawn games, storytelling, hat-making and other crafts, along with a fun puppet show, food and more!

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Art All Night paints the town red on Friday, September 12th!

Art All Night paints the town red on Friday, September 12th!

Art All Night returns to Petworth on Friday, September 12th. There will be events happening all around the area, from Georgia Avenue the 800 block of Upshur Street up to Kennedy Street and down 14th Street.

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Petworth pets get a paw-sitively convenient new Vet option

Petworth pets get a paw-sitively convenient new Vet option

Petworth resident Dasha Perry has opened a mobile housecall vet practice called Perry Paws Mobile, bringing veterinary health care to the home.

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Sign up for the Dog Show on Sept 7th — you & your furry friend could win some awesome prizes!

Sign up for the Dog Show on Sept 7th — you & your furry friend could win some awesome prizes!

Register your furry companion for the Dog Show on September 7th at 3pm, and get a chance to win some great prizes! And you’ll enjoy a day of music, kids games and activities, food, business and restaurant specials and more!

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You can shape the future of museums (and gain free admission to popular Cottage programs)

You can shape the future of museums (and gain free admission to popular Cottage programs)

If you are interested in free access to unique DC opportunities, especially right here in Petworth, President Lincoln’s Cottage is inviting you to join our Museum Social Impact in Practice Study (MSIIP) and help shape the future of museums.

By participating in the MSIIP study, you’ll get the opportunity to enjoy 3 great Cottage programs at no cost, and will be able to help us evaluate our impact by completing a survey. 

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Learn to be a mentor and tutor for DC kids at the Petworth Library

Learn to be a mentor and tutor for DC kids at the Petworth Library

This one-hour session at the Petworth Library on August 23rd is a great opportunity to learn what is involved with volunteering to mentor local kids — and commitment of only an hour or two a week! You can volunteer as a mentor, tutor or coach for elementary, middle or high school students.

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"Dog Days of Summer" event now on Sunday, Sept 7th (see activities & register for dog show!)

"Dog Days of Summer" event now on Sunday, Sept 7th (see activities & register for dog show!)

A new date but the same great time for the whole neighborhood!

Petworth in the Park: Dog Days of Summer, a new community celebration coming on Saturday, September 7th!

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Get ready for Petworth's new "Dog Days of Summer" event on September 6th

Get ready for Petworth's new "Dog Days of Summer" event on September 6th

Get ready to enjoy Petworth in the Park: Dog Days of Summer, a new community celebration coming on Saturday, September 6th!

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