Celebrate Petworth is bringing a full day of fun & you can help make it happen!

Celebrate Petworth is bringing a full day of fun & you can help make it happen!

Now in it’s 9th year, the Celebrate Petworth Festival is set for September 23, 2023 on the 800 block of Upshur Street. Here’s some details, and links to volunteer or become a vendor.

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Grounded Learning helps neighbors navigate DCPS special education issues

Grounded Learning helps neighbors navigate DCPS special education issues

In another take on the expertise you may not have realized exists in your next door neighbors, one local resident started a company to help parents and teachers navigate the difficult to understand world of special learning needs in DC’s public school. Here is where Petworth resident Martha Hoffman and her company Grounded Learning helps neighbors.

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Cinder BBQ hosts a special June fundraiser for Parkinson’s Foundation, supporting local neighbor

Cinder BBQ hosts a special June fundraiser for Parkinson’s Foundation, supporting local neighbor

When I was going through a tough time, Cinder stepped up to be there to help. This year, when my Dad passed away, I mentioned that I wanted to do something at Cinder but I didn’t know what. Matt Krimm suggested a special drink, with part of the proceeds going to the Parkinson’s Foundation.  So, that’s what they’re doing for June. Here’s how you can enjoy and help at the same time.

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Featured Property: 68 Farragut Place NW (reduced!)

Featured Property: 68 Farragut Place NW (reduced!)

This 1,152 square foot home in Petworth, right near Fort Totten, offers three bedrooms and 3.5 baths in a contemporary row home that has been completely rehabbed to perfection.

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Petworth local turns her passion into a business and helps people travel around the world

Petworth local turns her passion into a business and helps people travel around the world

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.  

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Volunteer to help make July 4th at the Old Soldiers Home be even more spectacular!

Volunteer to help make July 4th at the Old Soldiers Home be even more spectacular!

This is the time of the year that FOSH (Friends of the Soldiers Home), begins planning and preparing for their annual (and very popular) July 4th Celebration — and they are looking for volunteers to help make the day great! 

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Get to know the candidates for ANC 4C07 special election

Get to know the candidates for ANC 4C07 special election

Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4C is conducting a special election to fill the open seat of 4C07. If you live in the Single Member District of 4C07, you can vote on June 14th at the Petworth Library (4200 Kansas Avenue NW) starting at 3:30pm, with voting ending at 7:30pm. Here’s info on the candidates.

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Petworth neighbors to open "Merry Pin" art & craft store

Petworth neighbors to open "Merry Pin" art & craft store

For those who love to craft and create artwork, there aren’t many options beyond the big retailers like Michael’s in our general area, and certainly nothing in Ward 4 and Petworth. That’s why the “Three Crafty Ms” — Megan Flynn, Madeleine Odendahl and Michele Molotsky, the three founders behind what will be called “Merry Pin” — decided to start a new art and crafts store in Ward 4.

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Come out for the Petworth Arts Fest & Teddy Bear Picnic on May 20th

Come out for the Petworth Arts Fest & Teddy Bear Picnic on May 20th

There’s a new family event in Petworth, the Petworth Arts Fest & Teddy Bear Picnic on Saturday, May 20, 10am-1pm at Sherman Circle. Pack a picnic, bring a t-shirt to decorate — and kids bring your favorite stuffed bear for a teddy bear picnic!

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Enjoy a great music-filled community event at Bourbon & Bluegrass on May 20 & 21st

Enjoy a great music-filled community event at Bourbon & Bluegrass on May 20 & 21st

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.

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If you like how Petworth Blooms... donate to help them do their great work!

If you like how Petworth Blooms... donate to help them do their great work!

Spring 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.

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A mixture of preserved history and modern functionality: This Old “Petworth” House (part 5)

A mixture of preserved history and modern functionality: This Old “Petworth” House (part 5)

This 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.

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Girl Scouts Pet Supply Drive at the Petworth Farmers' Market on May 6th

Girl Scouts Pet Supply Drive at the Petworth Farmers' Market on May 6th

Girl 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).

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