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Lincoln's Cottage hosts free events for America’s 250th

The Cottage is hosting a series of fun, informative and free events for the neighborhood and friends to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday and shine a light on civic mindfulness.

Porchfest is Saturday, May 30th — get ready!

Petworth Porchfest kicks off at 2pm on Saturday, May 30th with 430 bands from 31 different musical genres playing on 164 porches across greater Petworth neighborhoods.

Check out 3 ways to find great Petworth Porchfest music on 5/30

Petworth Porchfest 2026 will feature more than 400 bands performing on over 150 porches. That’s a lot of free music within walking distance! This year, organizers have launched three new tools to explore the neighborhood and find the musicians, genres and porch locations for all the music and bands.

The Parks at Walter Reed brings a full season of fitness, music, markets and community events

The Parks at Walter Reed has announced a packed calendar of events stretching from spring through late fall ensuring the Great Lawn and plaza remain the beating heart of Uptown. The calendar mixes free fitness classes, live music, cultural programming and fan-favorite markets. All events are free (or low-cost for fitness), all-ages and welcoming to all.

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Take advantage of the DC Security Camera Rebate Program (updated)

Here’s how to take advantage of DC's Private Security Camera System Incentive Program. DC offers up to $500 to residents and up to $750 for businesses and churches to cover the hardware costs. Article includes background, how to sign up and camera suggestions.

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April 09, 2016

Oh hey, Petworth News won runner-up for Best Community Blog in DC!

April 09, 2016/ Drew

Petworth News won runner-up as the Best Community Blog for the 2016 Readers' Choice "Best of DC" Poll from the Washington City Paper! Not too shabby for a one-year old blog.

Here's the full list of Readers' Choices Winners for 2016. Congratulations to Popville for winning the top spot — it's nice to see a former Petworth resident continue to do great! ;)

Seriously, thanks to everyone who voted for Petworth News — and more so, thanks to everyone who reads the blog! You make writing this site worthwhile. Cheers!

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Lincoln's Cottage hosts free events for America’s 250th

The Cottage is hosting a series of fun, informative and free events for the neighborhood and friends to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday and shine a light on civic mindfulness.

Porchfest is Saturday, May 30th — get ready!

Petworth Porchfest kicks off at 2pm on Saturday, May 30th with 430 bands from 31 different musical genres playing on 164 porches across greater Petworth neighborhoods.

Check out 3 ways to find great Petworth Porchfest music on 5/30

The Parks at Walter Reed brings a full season of fitness, music, markets and community events

Petworth Jazz is back, baby! Dates in May, July, Sept and December

It’s been a minute! Petworth Jazz Project is back on with four upcoming shows, with the first one set for May 10th at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.

On Apple's 50th Anniversary, Petworth News sells to Apple's Regional News Service

I'm lucky enough to know Tim Apple, and I have been trying to get him to pick up Petworth News for the Apple News app’s DC / Raleigh / Durham Local News. Read more and get a special discount!

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