Petworth PorchFest is almost here!

Petworth PorchFest is almost here!

Let’s get this cold weather out of the way now because Petworth Porchfest is coming up on Saturday, April 30th from 2-6pm (rain date Sunday, May 1st). So far there are 99 bands signed up and 63 porches ready to host.

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What you need to know if you're attending or want to watch the Socially Distant Halloween Parade

What you need to know if you're attending or want to watch the Socially Distant Halloween Parade

The main priority is Covid-safety, followed by fun for our neighborhood kids. The US Park Police will be onsite to help with vehicle traffic and local safety. DDOT will have cones out. We’ll have more than a dozen volunteers onhand to help.

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Halloween is coming, join a (socially distant) parade!

Halloween is coming, join a (socially distant) parade!

We asked readers what their thoughts are about celebrating Halloween… do we go trick or treating? Do we give out candy? Is it ghosts and ghouls in the streets, but no one else? Here’s the responses from readers, and an invitation to attend a Socially Distant Halloween Parade!

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Tour Crestwood houses while donating to a good cause

Tour Crestwood houses while donating to a good cause

CASA Crestwood is an annual neighborhood tour of homes raising funds for the prevention of homelessness in DC. See inside six eye-candy homes and one spectacular church in Crestwood, and raise funds to help upend the housing crisis.

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Shepherd Street block party on August 11th looks great!

Shepherd Street block party on August 11th looks great!

Residents near 7th and Shepherd Sts NW are putting together a block party for the neighborhood on Saturday, August 11th from 2-8pm, and it looks great.

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Kennedy Street gets social with two upcoming events

Kennedy Street gets social with two upcoming events

Kennedy Street received a Main Streets designation recently, leading to streetscape improvements like new sidewalks, benches and trash cans that make the area mare visually appealing and welcoming. The Kennedy Street Development Corporation led the effort for the designation, and continues to work for community-focused improvements and opportunities. One piece of that are more social gatherings in the area.

Here’s two upcoming events...

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Join the fun at the next Petworth News Shindig party at Homestead!

Join the fun at the next Petworth News Shindig party at Homestead!

Each time the Petworth News Facebook page hits another 1,000 likes I throw a community party, and we’re about to hit 3,000… so it’s time to party, people! Come hang at Homestead on July 15th.

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The 2nd "People of Petworth" social is Friday, April 28th

The 2nd "People of Petworth" social is Friday, April 28th

Last month saw the kick-off of a new social gathering called the "People of Petworth." The new social is the idea of three residents who want to create a more "social" social by meeting up at a bar. It's a good way to try out new restaurants/bars and hang out with your neighbors. Everyone is invited to attend.

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SW Petworth Lemonade Social kicks off the season on Wednesday, April 26th

SW Petworth Lemonade Social kicks off the season on Wednesday, April 26th

The Southwest Petworth Lemonade Social will take place this Wednesday, April 26th from 6:30pm to dark at the grassy triangle located at the intersection of Kansas Ave & Quincy St/13th St.  

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Sherman Circle Social is this Wednesday, Aug 3

Sherman Circle Social is this Wednesday, Aug 3

Continuing the great tradition of bringing neighbors together, the Sherman Circle Social is this Wednesday at 6pm.

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Sherman Circle social is Wednesday

Sherman Circle social is Wednesday

Come hang out with your neighbors this Wednesday, July 6th at the Sherman Circle Social from 5:30 to 6:30 PM! Bring your bikes and trikes along for a mellow social ride inside the circle (there's a smaller circle and a larger one)... it's a great way for kiddos to practice! We'll have some juice to share and beat the heat.

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SW Petworth Lemonade Social is this Wednesday

SW Petworth Lemonade Social is this Wednesday

The next Lemonade Social is this Wednesday, June 22nd from 6:30pm to dark at the grassy triangle located at the intersection of Kansas Ave & Quincy St/13th St. 

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Neighborhood Socials on Wednesdays & Sundays

Neighborhood Socials on Wednesdays & Sundays

If you're looking to meet neighbors, then getting out to the local Socials is a great way to do it.

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Lemonade Social starts again in Southwest Petworth

Lemonade Social starts again in Southwest Petworth

The Southwest Petworth Lemonade Social is Wednesday, April 27 from 6:30pm until dark at the grassy triangle located at the intersection of Kansas Ave & Quincy St/13th St. If you haven't been before, this is a great way to hang out with your neighbors in a casual, relaxed setting.  It's very family friendly -- kids, elderly and pets welcome.

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