Volunteer for the Uptown Pride event in June!

Volunteer for the Uptown Pride event in June!

The inaugural "Uptown Pride" event is happening on June 10th celebrating Pride Month in Petworth and Brightwood, and organizers are looking for volunteers to help with the event.

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Petworth finally gets a Main Street organization

Petworth finally gets a Main Street organization

Main Streets are local non-profit organizations funded by DC government to support and enhance businesses and communities from a hyperlocal perspective. They do great work for long-time established businesses that have been historically overlooked by DC as well as new businesses looking to get help.

Petworth is the next neighborhood to get this support.

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Wednesday music events on Kennedy Street, courtesy of Uptown Main Street

Wednesday music events on Kennedy Street, courtesy of Uptown Main Street

Uptown Main Street, the organization that runs the Kennedy Street Festival and works with local businesses, is hosting a series of summer music shows around the area called Music on Main.” You’re invited to come out, listen to some great local music, enjoy the food and drink at the local restaurants and hang with your neighbors.

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Take a stroll for Earth Day, and bring your decorated umbrella with you!

Take a stroll for Earth Day, and bring your decorated umbrella with you!

The 2nd Annual Umbrella Stroll along 14th Street sponsored by Uptown Main Street kicks off this Saturday, April 20th from 12-3pm.

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A Taste of Uptown brings you a wonderful taste of global cuisines from around the world, locally

A Taste of Uptown brings you a wonderful taste of global cuisines from around the world, locally

It’s September, which means it’s time for the first ever “Taste of Uptown,” a walking food tour on Wednesday, September 26th from 4 to 10pm. Mark your calendars if you haven’t done so already!

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