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Beth Washington’s gamble on starting a new business during the pandemic paid off: she is now the owner of Getaway Guild, a luxury travel experiences agency based in here in Petworth. While it started with just her, she now employs four other women, many of whom also live in DC.
Read MoreAfter the rain last weekend, Petworth PorchFest is now set for its third annual musical extravaganza on Saturday, April 29th. See the lineup and a map of porches!
Read MorePetworth PorchFest is returning to Petworth for its third annual musical extravaganza. On Saturday, April 22nd, nearly 200 bands will take to the stage — that is, if by stage you mean 80 porches and parks around the neighborhood — from 2-6 pm.
Read MoreOn March 18th, Qualia Coffee officially closed its Petworth doors after nearly 14 years at the location.The coffee shop had originally temporarily closed the Georgia Ave business, operating out of the neighboring Commonwealth Cantina as a pop-up. However, the company announced that it would not be following through with the previously scheduled maintenance, instead electing to shut down the location.
Read MoreThe minute I walked into Rue Cafe on 14th Street, I felt utterly at home. Between the soft lighting, comfy looking chairs, and gentle white noise of people hanging out and coffee being made, it was clearly the kind of place you want to stay for a while.
Read MoreMagpie and the Tiger, the Korean restaurant run by Chef Caleb Jang and owned by Kevin Tien, is set to open this month. However, with COVID-19 cases reaching historic highs in the DC area, the establishment has been forced to make some adjustments. On Wednesday, January 5th, a beloved DMV eatery will set up shop in the space, Hot Lola’s, Tien’s famous Sichuan-Nashville hot chicken restaurant. Plus, check out their full dining menu, coming soon.
Read MoreThe location is re-opening with Himitsu’s chefs at the helm. Chef Caleb Jang, Himitsu’s sous chef, will be the executive chef of Magpie and The Tiger, the new restaurant coming to the spot. Kevin Tien, the executive chef of Himitsu — as well as Moon Rabbit and Emilie’s — is the owner of the new spot.
Read MoreThe Home Rule Music and Film Preservation Society is taking a closer look at a specific chapter in our city’s musical story: Black Fire Records, a Black-owned independent jazz record label that started in DC in the 1970s. They’re raising funds via a Kickstarter campaign to complete the project.
Read MoreAfter its inaugural success in 2019, Open Streets returns to Georgia Avenue on Saturday, October 2nd from 10am to 3pm. Three miles of Georgia Avenue — between Barry Place NW and Missouri Avenue — will be closed to cars. Instead, residents can walk, bike, run and scooter in the street. It’ll be the first of a series of Open Streets events that will be held across all eight wards in 2021-2022.
Read MoreOn Saturday, September 25th, the 7th annual Celebrate Petworth will take place on the 800 block of Upshur Street NW from 11 am - 5 pm. Here’s a look at the day’s events.
Read MoreOn Monday, July 12th, ANC 4C voted to remove Commissioner Paul Johnson as chairperson on a vote of 8-2 in favor. Commissioner Johnson and Commissioner Yvette Marbury-Long voted against the motion. While Johnson will no longer be serving as chairperson of ANC 4C, he will still serve as a commissioner representing the 4C07 Single Member District.
Read More“I always wanted a sports bar, and I don’t think there’s any true sports bar in this area — there’s definitely bars where you can watch sports, but not places where you can get multiple TVs and watch any sport you want,” owner Jay Butler explained. “I want to make sure that we show all sports. If we don’t have it on the TV when you walk in, just ask us and we’ll put it on.”
Read MoreWhile restaurants around the country are struggling to stay open, local chefs and bakers are getting inventive. People are bringing their love of food home with them and starting take-out restaurants that operate in their kitchen. The Petworth area has several at-home businesses that started during the pandemic. Here’s three ways you can get some amazing food and support neighbors…
Read MoreIt goes without saying that a great way to celebrate Mexican-American culture is to check out some of the Petworth area’s amazing Mexican restaurants. Here are a few that have specials for the Cinco de Mayo holiday…
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