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It’s finally time! We’re making a call for artists to submit their designs for a new Petworth mural on Upshur Street. Do you have experience with murals? We want to hear from you!
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 MoreAt a time when each day of the past year felt very similar to the day before, the mystery and excitement of receiving these gifts of art is almost revolutionary. Rhizome in DC’s Takoma neighborhood is bringing a new take on a CSA, one of art, music and more.
Read MoreThe recent heat waves had at least one silver lining: residents with rooftop solar racked up some major energy credits.
The combination of sunnier and longer summers, tax breaks and other financial incentives has more District residents considering rooftop solar. The solar market has matured here over the last decade, and households can now choose among at least a half dozen solar options.
Read MoreSummer Saturdays is a new live music series on the 800 block of Upshur Street in front of Willow Fashion on Saturdays from 5-7pm from July 10 – September 18.
The series kicks off this Saturday, July 10th at 5pm with Sidewalk Soul.
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 MoreThe Celebrate Petworth Festival is returning this year after a Covid-hiatus, coming to the 800 block of Upshur Street on Saturday, September 25th from 11-5pm. The Dog Show contest is at noon — and you can register now to show off your pup for a chance to win part of the $700 in available prizes!
Read MoreRestaurants in Petworth are excited to move towards the pre-pandemic “normal,” but they acknowledge that normal may still be a ways off — even with increased vaccine distribution in DC and the Mayor’s decision to allow restaurants to return to 100% capacity. With that in mind, they are ensuring their staff comes first as they navigate the new economics of a post-vaccine District.
Read MoreThe Georgia Avenue Family Support Collaborative (GAFSC), a 23-year-old Petworth community-based organization, is conducting a Community Needs Assessment Survey (CNA) in its homebase of Ward 4! All residents are invited to participate to help GAFSC understand the needs of those who live in Ward 4.
Read MoreThe Fourth of July Celebration is coming back this year at the Armed Forces Retirement Home (AFRH), also known as the Old Soldiers Home.
Read MoreThe rains of spring bring a bounty of blooms to Petworth gardens and parks. This month we look at lillies, phlox, blazing stars and more. You never know what you’ll see in the neighborhood… unless you read Petworth Blooming.
Read MorePetworth Summer Saturdays is a new live music series on the 800 block of Upshur Street in front of Willow Fashion on Saturdays from 5-7pm from July 10 – September 18.
Read MoreDan Ziegler began moonshining out of his kitchen for three and half years until he perfected an aguardiente more to his taste. Infused with jalapeño, this new liquor was christened Chacho, (rhymes with “muchacho”), a namesake for the llama he rode in Bogota. Now it’s finally available at his bar, "Chacho,” on Kansas Avenue in Manor Park.
Read MoreANXO cidery announced that they are planning on shutting down their flagship location in Truxton Circle because of a 15-month struggle to find common ground with their landlord. While being heartbroken to have to close their Florida Avenue location — ANXO opened over 5 years ago at that spot — they have grown from a small restaurant and cidery to an international distributor of their house-made ciders.
The silver-lining of this news is that ANXO plans on expanding their Brightwood Park location at 711 Kennedy St NW.
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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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