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@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.
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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 πwill soon be offering breakfast sandwiches, classes and more out of the new storefront.
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π https://www.petworthnews.org/blog/timber-breakfast-200
@petworthporchfest was a ton of fun and great music! πΆ 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!
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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 π§οΈ 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!
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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?
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An anonymous source contacted Petworth News so share that the park at 8th & Taylor Sts NW has been sold by DC and will become high-end, very expensive condos. A foolish idea, for sure...
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@petworthporchfest is about a month away — April 26th, starting at 2pm! With 250+ bands and 100+ hosts, this is shaping up to be a truly great fifth anniversary event! πΆπΈπͺ
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https://www.petworthnews.org/blog/porchfest-42625
On the week of April 14-18th, @lincolnscottage will be offering a variety of kid-friendly activities for neighbors looking to “staycation” during the spring school holidays.
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On March 22, 2025, "Project Petworth" is organizing a “Spring Clean” event to clean up litter from our neighborhood and welcome the spring season that. Join your neighbors in cleaning up — even it's just your one block!
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@timberpizzaco has taken over the space of @slashrundc at 201 Upshur Street NW. No plans for a restaurant (yet??). We spoke to the Timber CEO...
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@cmlewisgeorgew4 writes a new #CouncilmembersCorner article about her office's project to reimagine Georgia Avenue. Take a survey and share your voice to increase public space, ensure rent remains accessible, increase public transportation and ensure opportunities reach the people who need them the most.
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πΆ @petworthporchfest returns on April 26th! DC's largest outdoor music event, this is the 5th year of the amazing event that brings residents out and visitors to our awesome neighborhood. Learn more on how to sign up to host a band, perform with your band or volunteer to make the day great! πΈ
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https://www.petworthnews.org/blog/porchfest-2025
Drama at @cinderbbqdc at 800 Upshur St NW. They received notice today that they are being sued by their landlord for back money supposedly owed. According to the owners of Cinder, the lawsuit came as a surprise.
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https://www.petworthnews.org/blog/cinder-dudley-lawsuit