Enjoy local flavors at Taste of Petworth at the Celebrate Petworth Festival
/Petworth has so much great food, and at the Celebrate Petworth Festival on September 8th, you can try a whole bunch of them at the Taste of Petworth!
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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.
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 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.
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.
Petworth has so much great food, and at the Celebrate Petworth Festival on September 8th, you can try a whole bunch of them at the Taste of Petworth!
It seems that constant work is paying off for Sina, who owns this welcoming Ethiopian restaurant with her daughter, Rebecca. Mignot has a 4.5 star rating on Yelp and has built up a reputation for the best Ethiopian food in the neighborhood. That’s no small feat given the proliferation of Ethiopian eateries in the District.
Get to know Mignot, the next edition of the Petworth News Restaurant Spotlight.
Everyone knows El Torogoz, located at 4231 9th Street NW, is Petworth’s go-to-spot for Pollo a la Brasa. No? You should. The restaurant even sports a big sign on its roof, advertising the juicy, spit-roasted chicken served with spicy green and yellow sauce that’s become so popular in the District.
But did you know this Salvadorian joint also serves killer pasta?
Read MoreCabana Grill, the pint-sized eatery located at 4128 Georgia Ave NW, would be easy to miss if not for its bright yellow exterior. It's also serving up Petworth’s best BBQ. In fact, I’ll go so far as to say this is some of the best BBQ in the city.
Read MorePho Viet USA, a bright new Pho shop that opened across from the Georgia Ave metro in November, has a small menu. You can get Pho (beef pho, chicken pho, shrimp pho, combo pho, veggie pho). You can get spring rolls and egg rolls... and that’s pretty much it. That’s by design, says manager Layla Nguyen, who moved to the US from Vietnam six years ago.
Get to know Pho Viet USA, a new addition to Petworth's food scene, located at 3713 New Hampshire Ave NW.
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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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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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.