So many great community fall events coming up at The Parks at Walter Reed

So many great community fall events coming up at The Parks at Walter Reed

The Parks at Walter Reed hosts a ton of free events for the community, from a Farmers’ Market to outdoor movie night, to yoga and the upcoming Down in the Reeds Festival and avant garde theater.

Here’s a rundown of what you can enjoy!

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Get excited! Celebrate Petworth is this Sunday, 9/18!

Get excited! Celebrate Petworth is this Sunday, 9/18!

The Celebrate Petworth Festival is back for another amazing event on the 800 block of Upshur Street NW starting at 11am. Every year this event gets better and better, and this year will be no exception! Join your neighbors, local vendors and restaurants, and Drew as your emcee for the day (yay!).

Here’s what to expect for the day:

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Struggling after forbearance? It may be time to sell or short sell

Struggling after forbearance? It may be time to sell or short sell

It’s not a fun topic, but it’s an important one. If you or someone you know is struggling to catch up with mortgage payments after forbearance, now may be the time to sell or short sell your home before the bank initiates foreclosure. You could make a profit on the sale and get out from the high mortgage, or avoid foreclosure and be able to close out your loan. [Sponsored]

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Enjoy a family fun day (and Petworth Jazz Project) at Lincoln's Cottage Homecoming on Sept 17

Enjoy a family fun day (and Petworth Jazz Project) at Lincoln's Cottage Homecoming on Sept 17

It is in the spirit of the Lincoln family’s delight with these scenic grounds that we at President Lincoln’s Cottage welcome the Petworth Community to Homecoming on September 17th. It will be a full day of fun that has something that will appeal to every single person in Petworth.

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You're invited to a community Q&A with DC AG candidate Brian Schwalb

You're invited to a community Q&A with DC AG candidate Brian Schwalb

The Democratic primary election for DC Attorney General is over, and Brian Schwalb won the primary. The reality is that DC is a Democrat majority town, so chances are pretty good he’ll get elected in the November general election.

Petworth News wants to give the community an opportunity to meet the person who is taking over for Karl Racine

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A Neighborhood Nuisance: the ongoing saga of 433 Kennedy Street NW

A Neighborhood Nuisance: the ongoing saga of 433 Kennedy Street NW

A blighted property at 433 Kennedy St NW has been vacant for over four years and has become a nuisance to the neighborhood, as reported last year by Petworth News. Moreover, it has been paying the vacant tax rate for the past four years, according to DC Tax records, even though DCRA has labeled it as blighted. That difference impacts how much the owner pays in taxes, with blighted incurring a higher cost.

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Sign up for the Dog Show at the Celebrate Petworth Festival!

Sign up for the Dog Show at the Celebrate Petworth Festival!

The popular Celebrate Petworth Festival is coming up on September 18th on the 800 block of Upshur, and once again, there’s going to be a Dog Show! Register as a contestant or volunteer today!

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DC Water offering Free Lead Service Replacement for households on nine blocks

DC Water offering Free Lead Service Replacement for households on nine blocks

Through September 30, 2022, DC Water is offering free lead service line replacement for eligible households (regardless of income) located on nine blocks within Petworth and Brightwood Park.

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Friends of Emery are hosting a Community Day on Saturday, August 13th

Friends of Emery are hosting a Community Day on Saturday, August 13th

Friends of Emery is sponsoring a community day on Saturday, August 13th.

It’s an all-day affair from 12-8pm, so grab some blankets or chairs and bring your whole family.

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Join MPD for National Night Out on Aug 2nd at Emery Rec Center

Join MPD for National Night Out on Aug 2nd at Emery Rec Center

The DC Metropolitan Police Department is hosting “National Night Out” in each Ward across the District on August 2nd starting at 4pm.

Here in the 4th District, MPD will be hosting a fun day at the Emery Recreation Center (5701 Georgia Ave NW) starting at 4pm, highlighting our small businesses and artists.

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Should I sell my house now… or wait?

Should I sell my house now… or wait?

You might be wondering if now is still a good time to sell your home. The answer: it depends. If you’ve been considering selling your home but the market has you worried, we’ve outlined some scenarios to help you decide. Here are some questions to ask yourself. (sponsored)

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$50 million DC homeowner assistance fund now open to applicants

$50 million DC homeowner assistance fund now open to applicants

On June 14, the DC Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) launched a new $50 million homeownership program to provide financial assistance to residents struggling to make housing related payments.

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Help a survivor of domestic violence and donate an iPad, computer or Chromebook

Help a survivor of domestic violence and donate an iPad, computer or Chromebook

We’re reaching out to the Petworth community to ask you to consider making an in-kind donation to survivors of domestic violence. We are looking for used and functional laptops, Google Chromebooks, iPads, etc. to be donated for our Survivor Advocacy Board (SAB).

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Petworth Jazz Project music line up announced

Petworth Jazz Project music line up announced

Here's the lineup for this summer's Petworth Jazz Project, July 30th, August 27th and September 17th.

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