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Petworth PorchFest 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!
Read MoreThanks to a reader who sent in a photo of a sign on the front door of the old Slash Run at 201 Upshur Street NW, we found out that Timber Pizza has taken over the location.
Read MoreWe’re seeking community feedback about the future of the Celebrate Petworth Festival, as well as asking for a few community members to join the planning committee. Take the survey about the Festival so we can hear from you!
Read MorePetworth PorchFest is coming back for its 5th year on Saturday, April 26th! This amazing outdoor music event features bands on porches across the neighborhood from 2pm-6pm, with more bands on the main stage at Petworth Park from 5pm-8pm.
Sign up now to perform or host a band on your porch!
Read MoreDrama at Cinder BBQ 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.
Read MorePetworth Peanuts, the local and incredibly active parents group, is hosting a Halloween costume exchange AND a movie night on Saturday, October 5th on the soccer field at EL Hayne (8th & Webster Streets NW).
Read MoreThis was the 10th Celebrate Petworth Festival for our neighborhood (with time off for COVID), and like past years, was a success. It was great to see so many people come out for the day — and I think this was one of the best Dog Shows we’ve had!
Read MoreThe 10th annual Celebrate Petworth Festival returns on the 800 block of Upshur Street NW! The day starts at 11am and goes until 5pm.
Read MoreOn Sunday, September 8th, WABA and DC Family Biking are hosting a huge, free biking event that celebrates all the kids and families on wheels. Everyone is invited — no bike needed.
Read MoreThis is the 10th year for this awesome local Festival, and this year will be awesome! Check out a list of vendors, pre-Festival events and main stage music and kids’ stage activities. They still need volunteers, so consider giving an hour or two to help out!
Read MoreThe Celebrate Petworth Festival is Saturday, September 14th at 11am on the 800 block of Upshur Street NW… but the day actually starts earlier with a bunch of fun activities for the whole family.
You can sign up for a Kids Fun Run, Stroller Strides and Yoga for Movers & Shakers. All of these great activities are free to participate in — registration required ahead of time!
Read MoreEnter your cute pup into the Celebrate Petworth Festival Annual Dog Show at noon on Saturday, September 14th.
Read MoreDDOT has released a Notice of Intent to add a traffic signal at the intersection of Quincy, 8th and New Hampshire Avenue. Additionally, they are planning on changing the 3700 block of 8th Street to southbound only off of the intersection.
Read MoreOn the corner of Georgia Avenue and Geranium Street NW there’s a two-story building that has sat vacant since 2018. That’s changed recently… the building has been brought to life with the opening of Merry Pin on June 15, offering crafts, lessons, coffee and more.
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Petworth News is a news site about Petworth area neighborhoods in Washington DC, written by Drew Schneider and other amazing contributing writers. It features facts and objective reporting, as well as an occasional subjective point of view and opinion.
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