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This follow-up article by the WashCityPaper looks at the status of the little playground two years after Petworth News first reported on it. “The National Park Service demolished an unsafe playground but then abandoned the little park near Grant Circle. Neighbors have been looking for a solution ever since.” Bonus Grant Circle History from Petworth News: This isn’t the first time children have been displaced from Grant Circle Park. In 1922, The Evening Star reported that the land within Grant Circle would be converted into a park space in order to prevent the neighborhood children from playing baseball at the site. https://washingtoncitypaper.com/article/777592/how-lack-local-control-doomed-petworth-playground/ .

See Capital City PCS in action! Attend an Open House to learn more about their Pre-K3 - 12th grade programs. 📚 Get more information & RSVP today!: bit.ly/CC-OpenHouse2627 #DCeducation #CharterSchools #Sponsored

Fire at 800 Upshur St NW. Report of one person taken to hospital for smoke inhalation. Cinder restaurant below the fire seems to be ok and will reopen in a few days. Hopefully no other injuries. DC Fire responded quickly. (h/t Cinder)

There will be a vigil on Thursday, Jan 8 in Sherman Circle at 5:30pm for Renee Nicole Good for those who with to gather together.

Enjoy Family Art Day at the National Museum of the American Indian on January 17th! Learn about historical and contemporary ledger art and narrative art, including story time and hands-on experiences with the "Unbound: Narrative Art of the Plains" exhibit. Learn more at https://s.si.edu/49iLlIO

Come see the ball drop for New Year’s at 1 Sherman Circle at 7 PM for the little ones, and stroke of midnight for the big ones. #HappyNewYear

Merry Christmas and the happiest of holidays!

Sadly, the family of Chelsey Sokoloff shared that she passed away on December 22nd while visiting and surrounded by her family in Texas, after a long battle with cancer. She was a loving wife, a remarkable mother, a cherished daughter and sister, and a loyal friend. Her husband shares this obituary. More at Linktr.ee/PetworthNews or https://www.petworthnews.org/blog/chelsey-sokoloff-obituary

Do you have a great idea for how to help northern Petworth and Brightwood Park be even more amazing than they already are? Then get with an organization and apply for the first round of Community Grants under Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4D’s newly revamped grants program! 💰 Learn more at Linktr.ee/PetworthNews or https://www.petworthnews.org/blog/4d-2026-community-grants

One of Petworth’s fun holiday events returns to this week! The Upshur Street Craft Fair is on Saturday, December 13th, 10am-4pm, bringing a full day of shopping, entertainment and family-friendly fun. 🎅 Read more at Linktr.ee/PetworthNews or 🎄https://www.petworthnews.org/blog/upshur-craft-fair-121325One of Petworth’s fun holiday events returns to this week! The Upshur Street Craft Fair is on Saturday, December 13th, 10am-4pm, bringing a full day of shopping, entertainment and family-friendly fun. 🎅 Read more at Linktr.ee/PetworthNews or 🎄https://www.petworthnews.org/blog/upshur-craft-fair-121325

FYI... 🚧 Taylor St NW between Kansas and 13th will be a bit of a mess as @ddotdc repairs sidewalks, curbs, gutters and wheelchair ramps. Necessary work, to be sure! Work begins Monday, 12/8 and goes through Saturday, 12/13 (7am to 6pm). The project is expected to be complete by December 19th (weather permitting).

The Petworth Library will close for renovations on December 11th. The goal of this renovation is to maintain the existing facility and provide a refresh that will ensure the library continues to meet evolving neighborhood needs. Interim services will be offered at the Mt. Pleasant Library or by US Mail. Linktr.ee/PetworthNews or 📚 https://www.petworthnews.org/blog/petworth-library-renovations-25

Refusing to investigate 911 call mistakes, OUC continues years-long failures, putting property and lives at unnecessary risk On July 3, 2025, a Petworth resident called 911 for a family member experiencing a medical emergency. Luckily, Fire and EMS Station #24 is located only two blocks away from her home, meaning help should have been there extremely fast. However, that didn’t happen — the @oucdc operator made a mistake and sent the call to Takoma Station #22. OUC keeps making mistakes year after year, costing precious time, property damage and potentially lives. 🚨 Read at Linktr.ee/PetworthNews or https://www.petworthnews.org/blog/ouc-911-dc-council-failures

My daughter made some awesome Maple Snickerdoodles for @dcfireandems Engine 24 the “Pride of Petworth.” They were stoked to get the treats, and we thanked them for their efforts keeping people safe. #Thankful

There is so much going on at the Smithsonian museums… from new exhibits to long-term collections! Check out the latest from the @smithsoniannmai!

Bring the family out for a howling good time at the 5th Annual Sherman Circle Spooktacular on Sunday, October 26th from 3-7pm. It’s a free, family-friendly Halloween celebration for the entire Petworth community, hosted by @petworthpeanuts and ANC 4D! 🎃👻 Linktr.ee/PetworthNews or https://www.petworthnews.org/blog/spooktacular-25

Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George @cmlewisgeorgew4 writes in her latest Councilmember Corner article for Petworth News that DC residents deserve answers on MPD & ICE coordination. "Our police force must prioritize our community needs – not the cruel agenda of a federal administration determined to tear immigrant families apart. DC residents deserve answers on the extent to which coordination in happening with taxpayer resources." 🧊👮 Linktr.ee/PetworthNews or https://www.petworthnews.org/blog/cm-lewis-george-mpd-ice

Next week is Fall Break for DCPS, and @lincolnscottage has special offerings for kids and families to enjoy, including games, music, exploring the grounds, and more. Check out the free stuff at Lincoln's Cottage! 🎩 Linktr.ee/PetworthNews or https://www.petworthnews.org/blog/cottage-corner-fall-fun-25