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The always amazing Bourbon & Bluegrass Festival is back at President Lincoln’s Cottage on May 20th and 21st. Come out to enjoy music, drinks, food and a great community time.
Read MoreSpring is in full swing, and Petworth Blooms is currently raising money for our spring and summer plantings. If you don’t know about our group, we are a small, all volunteer 501(c)(3) that works to beautify the public green spaces in Petworth and adjoining neighborhoods. I’ve been writing about the flowers and beautiful colors you see around the neighborhood here on Petworth News in the Petworth Blooming series. We’re looking to raise funds to do even more.
Read MoreThis is the fifth in a series of articles that showcases some of the unique original features of our Petworth-area houses.
Kerry and Matt Hamblin bought their 1915 rowhouse on the 3800 block of 4th Street NW in 2007 and spent the next decade and a half restoring it. Throughout their rowhouse is a mixture of modern functionality and history. Matt, an architect, refurbished most of the house himself.
Read MoreGirl Scout Juniors in Troop 42070 are hosting a pet food supply drive to benefit the Humane Rescue Alliance Pet Pantry. It will be held on Saturday, May 6th at the Petworth Community Market (9am -1pm).
Read MoreThe always amazing Bourbon & Bluegrass Festival is back at President Lincoln’s Cottage on May 20th and 21st. Come out to enjoy music, drinks, food and a great community time.
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 MoreThis three bedroom, one bath Petworth rowhome features so many original features along with upgraded amenities and 2,211 square feet. Open House Saturday, April 22 & Sunday 23rd from 12pm-2pm
Read MoreThis is the fourth in a series of articles that showcases some of the unique original features of our Petworth-area houses.
When Micaela emailed me to say that the previous owner commissioned a spiral bound book about the home’s history and invited me over, I knew it would be a treat!
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 MoreWith four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms, this really nice single family home, built in 1921, features two decks, a separate garage, a huge backyard and easy lower level access with a mini kitchen.
Open House Saturday, April 8th from 1pm-3pm
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 MoreIt takes everyone’s help to keep things clean, and as they say, many hands make light work.
That’s why Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4C is spearheading a Petworth Community Clean-Up on Saturday, April 29th from 10am-12pm. Each ANC 4C Commissioner plans to lead a clean-up effort in their SMD.
Read MoreSpring has officially arrived for us in the northern hemisphere, and so have the spring flowers. As usually, daffodils are the first big display of flowers you’ll see in the neighborhood. These easy to grow bulbs come in various shades of white, yellow and orange.
Read MoreJoin us on Friday, March 24th at 7pm on the third floor of Commonwealth Cantina (3911 Georgia Ave NW) for a party celebrating Carol Herwig and George Morgan, and wishing them all the best as they get ready to head up north to Maine.
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