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Paul Johnson did not submit a response to the Petworth News questionnaire. Mr. Johnson was on the Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4C. Undoubtedly, his term on the ANC was contentious. He lost his bid for reelection on the ANC. You can learn more about him on his campaign website, or via the articles included here.
Read MoreDDOT issued a formal response to ANC 4C's Resolution concerning traffic safety improvements in Grant Circle. While DDOT addressed the requests in the resolution, they also shared the challenges they foresee to meeting those requests, such as the feasibility of delivering on the suggestions and other proposed strategies for implementation.
Read MoreFrom May 28 to June 1st, Roosevelt will host 16 students and 3 chaperones from Homburg, Germany, and is looking for families who would be interested in hosting students in their homes for the duration of their stay. Volunteer! It’s a great experience.
Read MoreRoosevelt High School's Global Studies Campus is gearing up for an exciting fundraising event, "A Taste of Petworth," supporting their Career Technical Education (CTE) program. Join them for an evening of celebration, camaraderie and support for the future of CTE excellence at Roosevelt.
Read MoreEvery year, President Lincoln's Cottage, on the grounds of the Old Soldier's Home, hosts the Bourbon & Bluegrass Festival, a fun event to kick off the summer fun. Neighbors come out for a full day of live bluegrass music, food, kids' games on the great lawn and to try out different bourbon drinks.
Read MoreAdvisory Neighborhood Commission 4C has partnered with mapping aficionados in MPD’s Fourth District to create an (unofficial) interactive neighborhood Google Map to help residents find their relevant single member district (SMD), MPD Sector and MPD police service area (PSA).
Read MoreA few local restaurants and bars are joining together to help you enjoy a fun and delicious Cinco de Mayo celebration this year! Come indulge in the rich flavors and cultural heritage of Mexico as businesses along the 14th Street corridor, from Spring Road to Shepherd Street NW, come together to offer exclusive specials and promotions on May 4th-5th.
Read MoreVoted the Best Neighborhood Festival and the Best Neighborhood Music Series, Petworth PorchFest is Saturday, April 27th from 2pm to 6pm all across the neighborhood. There are 240 bands and 90 hosts so far, making this the biggest PorchFest yet!
Read MoreChef Danielle Harris will open her newest venture, a smoothie shop, in the tiny purple storefront on Upshur Street that used to house the Little Food Studio. The Blend Bar Company opens Saturday, April 27th.
This weekend, Chef Danielle Harris will open her newest venture, a smoothie shop, in the tiny purple storefront on Upshur Street that used to house the Little Food Studio. You’ll find fresh fruit juices, boba tea, acai bowls, smoothie bowls and a creation called a “pound cake bowl.”
Read MoreBrittany Selah Lee-Bey has lived and worked in Petworth teaching preschoolers from the Petworth Coop playgroup to participating as a member in a writing group at Petworth Library on how words work. She decided to write a book on etymology and how words are created to help out children with their lack of exposure to phonics programs both in and outside of school.
Read MoreANC 4C is teaming up with Petworth Blooms to lead a community clean-up on Sunday, April 14th, from 10am to 12pm.
I am delighted to announce that I have joined the Petworth News team as a student intern for the remainder of my academic year. I hope to serve as a bridge between Petworth News and the community, representing a younger voice on the site.
Read MoreIn celebration of National Poetry Month, DCPL is hosting its annual Haiku Contest. Poets of all ages are welcome; residents aged 6 and up are invited to submit two haiku either online or with a paper entry at participating libraries.
Read MoreVoted the Best Neighborhood Festival and the Best Neighborhood Music Series, Petworth PorchFest returns on April 27th from 2pm to 6pm all across the neighborhood. There are 240 bands and 90 hosts so far, making this the biggest PorchFest yet!
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