Join Roosevelt High School "Tour de Roosevelt" on September 18th
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The 2nd Annual Tour de Roosevelt will be a community bike ride on Sunday, September 18th starting at 10am. Register today and join the local fun!
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Jazz Project this Saturday 8/27 at Petworth Park
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The Petworth Jazz Project returns this Saturday, August 27th, from 5-8pm on the lawn at the Petworth Recreation Center, at 8th and Taylor Street NW. Saturday’s concert is the second of a three-part series. This performance will feature "Lenny Robinson's Exploration" with an opening set by the legendary kids performer Baba Ras D.
Read MoreEnjoy a family fun day (and Petworth Jazz Project) at Lincoln's Cottage Homecoming on Sept 17
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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.
Read MoreSign up for the Dog Show at the Celebrate Petworth Festival!
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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!
Read MoreDC Water offering Free Lead Service Replacement for households on nine blocks
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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.
Read MoreDDOT approves speed humps / tables (NOI updates)
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Since June 15, the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) has formally or preliminarily approved ten individual speed humps or speed tables on 10 separate blocks located within Brightwood Park and Petworth.
Read MoreShare your opinion on what type of restaurant might open on Upshur
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The owners of 821 Upshur St NW reached out to say they’ve been meeting with many different restaurateurs who have expressed interest in leasing the space. Now they really want your opinion! Take a survey of potential restaurants to fill the space at 821 Upshur. The owners will review your submissions.
Read MorePetworth Jazz Project music line up announced
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Here's the lineup for this summer's Petworth Jazz Project, July 30th, August 27th and September 17th.
Read MoreHelp your neighborhood and apply for Deputy Director of the Petworth Main Street
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The Petworth Main Street is looking for a new Deputy Director to run the organization and help the community continue to grow and succeed.
Read MoreHoneymoon Chicken suffers break-in; more aggravation than loss for the restaurant
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Sometime around 5am on Thursday, July 7th, a man broke a side window on Honeymoon Chicken (4201 Georgia Avenue NW) and robbed the restaurant.
Read MoreJuly 4th at the Old Soldiers Home is coming!
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Friends of the Soldiers Home is putting on their 10th Annual July 4th Celebration at the Armed Forces Retirement Home. It’s a great opportunity to celebrate with friends, family and your community! Here’s details:
Read MoreThe Petworth Jazz Project returns this summer with three shows: July, August & September
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Really excited to announce that the Petworth Jazz Project is returning after a long hiatus due to COVID. This popular free music event has been a summer-time highlight for the neighborhood for a decade, and people keep asking if it’s coming back. It is!
Read MoreCaribbean Cuisine Month kicks off with Petworth restaurants participating
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June is Caribbean Cuisine Month, and restaurants and cultural centers around the city are celebrating by opening their doors and menus for you to enjoy!
Read MorePetworth resident brings Pride Poems from DC and nearby residents
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Petworth resident Kim Roberts has put together a great website showcasing 30 short videos featuring poems from different poets around the DMV, including Malik Thompson, who works at Loyalty Books on Upshur Street.
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