January 19, 2016

Curbed DC on what makes Petworth unique

January 19, 2016/ Drew

Last week I asked readers to send me their thoughts on what makes Petworth unique for an upcoming article by the Curbed DC website, after Petworth won the Best Neighborhood of DC for 2015. And I got some great responses!

Curbed DC has published their article about Petworth, with the hyperbolic title "Here Is Everything You Should Know About Petworth, According to Resident/Blogger Drew Schneider" -- and it's a nice, quick look at what makes Petworth a great neighborhood.

January 12, 2016

Answer a few questions about what makes Petworth unique

January 12, 2016/ Drew

Contribute to an article for Curbed DC about what makes Petworth unique. Your opinion matters!

January 04, 2016

Petworth voted Best Neighborhood of 2015

January 04, 2016/ Drew

Curbed DC, a local website that watches neighborhood trends, just completed its "Curbed Cup" competition to pick the best neighborhood of 2015. It was a close contest with thousands (millions?) of votes. And...

December 30, 2015

It's the final vote in the Curbed Cup: Best Neighborhood 2015

December 30, 2015/ Drew

It may be meaningless, but that doesn't make it mean less. Let's put Petworth in the winner's cup for the Best Neighborhood in DC! Vote for Petworth!

December 29, 2015

Who's the best neighborhood? Vote in the Curbed Cup!

December 29, 2015/ Drew

4:30pm Update: Petworth wins the semifinal round... next up, it's the final round against Brookland. We got this, Petworth!

Curbed DC, a website that follows neighborhood trends in real estate and lifestyle, is holding a fictitious competition called the Curbed Cup to determine the best neighborhood of the year. In the last round, Petworth crushed Columbia Heights to move in the semi-finals. Now, in the second to final round, Petworth is up against Bloomingdale and it's a tight competition.

Petworth needs your vote!

So head over to Curbed DC and vote for Petworth as the best neighborhood! Vote now >

Free Homecoming community event at Lincoln’s Cottage Sept 19

Join President Lincoln’s Cottage on September 19, from 10am to 2pm, for their free annual Homecoming celebration inspired by the Lincoln family’s time living on the grounds of the Soldiers’ Home, here in the Petworth neighborhood.

Live music, dancing, fitness, and a giant book sale: The Parks at Walter Reed

Summer isn’t over yet! The Parks at Walter Reed has a full lineup of family-friendly neighborhood events coming up from August and into November, including free concerts, outdoor fitness classes, dancing, flea markets, community festivals and a massive used book sale.

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.

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.

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.