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These are the 20 most recent Instagram photos from Petworth News. See all my photos and follow me on Instagram at @PetworthDCnews.

The Home Rule Music Festival, sponsored by @hrrecords on Kennedy St NW, has quickly become of the most popular music festivals in DC. It’s back for another amazing show at the Parks at Walter Reed on June 21, 2025! Enter for a chance to win free VIP tickets! The Festival is free to attend and you can upgrade to special VIP tickets that comes with great perks and helps the Festival continue! 🎶 🎷🎺 Read more & enter the giveaway at Linktr.ee/PetworthNews or https://www.petworthnews.org/blog/home-rule-music-festival-25

🌈 Upshur Rainbow Walk is today! 🌈 Stroll, sip, shop & collect a rainbow of beads as you visit each participating spot on the block. ✨ 🧡Elephant In My Room @elephantinmyroom – Rainbow Jell-O shots (for entire family) + vintage finds that’ll make you smile; size and gender inclusive 💖Fia’s Fabulous Finds @fabulousfindsbyfia – Sip on a complimentary drink while you shop sustainably 💙 Loyalty Books @loyaltybooks – 10% of purchases support @hips.dc 📚 💜Cookie Wear @cookie_wear – Rewind into retro vibes 💚Penny Lane @pennylanevintagedc & Willow @willowstores – Discover new home gems and the perfect gift 🎁 💛 Lulabelle’s @sweetlulabelle – Treat your sweet tooth with something extra yummy ❤️ Little Food Studio @littlefoodstudio – Grab a tasty bite or refreshing bevvy 🥪☕ Let the beads lead the way 🌈 Come colorful & ready to celebrate Pride on Upshur #UpshurRainbowWalk #ShopLocalDC #PrideOnUpshur #RainbowRetailTrail #ElephantInMyRoom #PetworthDC

@theparksdc at historic Walter Reed has become a cultural hub for upper NW DC, and now has more than 100 community events and activities planned on the Parks’ lush green spaces, including markets, world-class music, festivals and weekly fitness classes. See what's coming up this summer! Read more at Linktr.ee/PetworthNews or https://www.petworthnews.org/blog/the-parks-summer25-events

@ddotdc has released a Notice of Intent for the upcoming safety improvements and design changes to Grant Circle. These changes have been a LONG time coming — we've been covering the collisions, cars driving up into the park, sideswipes, and pedestrians hit for a decade now... it's about time something significant is done to protect everyone. Take a moment to review the changes, read the NOI and then have the option of emailing DDOT to support the effort (or register your disapproval). 🚶🚲 🚙 Read more at Linktr.ee/PetworthNews or https://www.petworthnews.org/blog/grant-circle-noi

Someone is either having an awesome proposal or birthday… or @uber just got weirder. (Do you tip the driver AND the horse?) Seen at Upshur & 14th… (h/t Z)

Join President @lincolnscottage and the Armed Forces Retirement Home for a free tour of the very first National Cemetery. The event begins on Monday, May 26th at 10am with a wreath laying, and then two tours are available at 10:45am and 12:30pm. Pay your respects to those who gave their all for our country. 🇺🇸 Read more at Linktr.ee/PetworthNews or https://www.petworthnews.org/blog/memorial-day-25

Fun day at @lincolnscottage for Bourbon & Bluegrass! Great music, drinks and a ton of people enjoying the day!

The ever-popular Bourbon & Bluegrass Festival returns to Petworth this weekend on Saturday & Sunday, May 17th & 18th. Petworth News readers can get a 10% discount, courtesy of @lincolnscottage. Come enjoy a day of music, games and activities, food and great drinks (non-alcoholic too!) and support this neighborhood jewel. Learn more and get your tickets! 🎩🥃🎶 Read more at Linktr.ee/PetworthNews or https://www.petworthnews.org/blog/bourbon-bluegrass-2025

@petworthpeanuts & Ward 4 Mutual Aid are accepting donations for maternity, baby & childs' items for the Mother's Day Free Market! They are accepting almost anything related to kids/babies/maternity in good condition. Donate your good condition stuff or learn how you can volunteer. 🍼👟🛼👕 Read more at Linktr.ee/PetworthNews or https://www.petworthnews.org/blog/donate-mothers-day-free-market

Report of shooting at the Petworth metro with one person injured. Another shooting on the 800 block of Taylor St NW near Georgia Ave.

After taking over the former Slash Run space at 201 Upshur Street NW a couple of months ago, @timberpizzaco 🍕will soon be offering breakfast sandwiches, classes and more out of the new storefront. Read more at Linktr.ee/PetworthNews or 🍕 https://www.petworthnews.org/blog/timber-breakfast-200

@petworthporchfest was a ton of fun and great music! 🎶 Thanks to all the bands, I neighbors and organizers for making the day happen! Big THANKS to @burntheballroom and Promising Local Band for playing!

@petworthporchfest kicks off across the neighborhood today! More than 300 bands on over 150 porches! @burntheballroom

Rain delay doesn't stop the music! @petworthporchfest is still happening, now with 2 days of music! Saturday is Main Stage music at Petworth Rec Center with Upshur biz offering specials to celebrate, and then Sunday the 27th, the porch music kicks off at 2pm! 🎶🎸 Read more at Linktr.ee/PetworthNews or https://www.petworthnews.org/blog/rain-porchfest-25

Porch music moved to Sunday, main stage at Petworth Park still on for Saturday. More info at petworthporchfest.org

@petworthporchfest moved to Sunday, 4/27 due to rain 🌧️ Main Stage will move to @fedwelldc on Sunday.

@petworthpeanuts, Petworth Main Street and Uptown Main Street are coordinating a community clean up in three different locations tomorrow (Tuesday) from approx. 4:30 to 6pm. All supplies are provided! Meet at: Taylor St. Playground (8th and Taylor / Upshur Corridor) - snacks provided! ANXO/Brightwood Pizza (Kennedy St) Morazan Grocery (14th Street) Starting around 4:30pm. Junior environmentalists welcomed! Area businesses will be providing fun happy hour specials and discounts after the clean.

@petworthporchfest is Saturday, April 26th starting at 2pm on porches across the Petworth area. This year there are more than 300 bands playing at over 130 homes across the neighborhood, making this one the largest outdoor music festivals in DC. The map of porches and list of bands is available so you can plan your day! 🎸🤘🎶 Read more at Linktr.ee/PetworthNews or https://www.petworthnews.org/blog/porchfest-426-map

Park View Rec Center playground is closed for the 2nd time in 2 years due to lead contamination, says @dcdgs. Parents want to know what DC is doing to keep the playground safe, as prior solutions haven't worked apparently. The playground is used by Bruce Monroe elementary as well. https://www.petworthnews.org/blog/park-view-rec-lead

Did Petworth residents lose out on money that could have helped the neighborhood? Documents presented by the Office of Advisory Neighborhood Commissions reported that Petworth’s ANC 4C lost their $18,540 funding for FY 2024 due to mistakes made by 4C Commissioners. How did that happen? 💰💸 Read more on Linktr.ee/PetworthNews or https://www.petworthnews.org/blog/anc-4c-lost-funds