Volunteer to temporarily host a French exchange student at Roosevelt HS for a week

Volunteer to temporarily host a French exchange student at Roosevelt HS for a week

Theodore Roosevelt High School is hosting students from France who will be attending Roosevelt this fall on an exchange program. The school is looking for local host families for the French students to stay with temporarily during their short time in DC. This is as great experience for only a week or so of your time!

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Sign up for pre-Festival family fun the morning of Celebrate Petworth

Sign up for pre-Festival family fun the morning of Celebrate Petworth

The Celebrate Petworth Festival is Saturday, September 14th at 11am on the 800 block of Upshur Street NW… but the day actually starts earlier with a bunch of fun activities for the whole family.

You can sign up for a Kids Fun Run, Stroller Strides and Yoga for Movers & Shakers. All of these great activities are free to participate in — registration required ahead of time!

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Sign up for the Dog Show at Celebrate Petworth!

Sign up for the Dog Show at Celebrate Petworth!

Enter your cute pup into the Celebrate Petworth Festival Annual Dog Show at noon on Saturday, September 14th.

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DDOT looking to put a traffic light at 8th, Quincy, New Hampshire Ave intersection

DDOT looking to put a traffic light at 8th, Quincy, New Hampshire Ave intersection

DDOT has released a Notice of Intent to add a traffic signal at the intersection of Quincy, 8th and New Hampshire Avenue. Additionally, they are planning on changing the 3700 block of 8th Street to southbound only off of the intersection.

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DDOT just had a private meeting to discuss Grant Circle and you (probably) weren't invited

DDOT just had a private meeting to discuss Grant Circle and you (probably) weren't invited

A number of readers have reported that DDOT held a private, unpublicized meeting with a group of residents about the proposed safety changes coming to Grant Circle on Monday, July 8th at Center City School on Webster Street NW.

You weren’t invited and didn’t even know about it.

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Ethiopian pizza parlor Ice ‘n Slice finds its footing in a post-pandemic Petworth

Ethiopian pizza parlor Ice ‘n Slice finds its footing in a post-pandemic Petworth

Ice 'n Slice opened in August 2022, during a tough period for restaurateurs in DC. The restaurants’s unique Ethiopian-Italian fusion has quickly made it a neighborhood favorite in Petworth. Go on a weekend and you may find a crowd of customers eating shoulder to shoulder.

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The benefits of a rock garden (it’s easier to do than you may think)

The benefits of a rock garden (it’s easier to do than you may think)

We’ve all seen rock gardens here and there but for whatever reason, it’s not normally what comes to mind as something to put in our own yards. With their beautiful blend of rugged stones and delicate plants, a rock garden is a gardener’s delight and within your reach. A rock garden’s appeal also goes beyond aesthetics. Here’s why you should consider adding a rock garden to your outdoor space.

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Join the July 4th Celebration at the Old Soldiers' Home

Join the July 4th Celebration at the Old Soldiers' Home

FOSH is looking for volunteers to help them make sure the event is amazing for neighbors and residents of the Home.

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Petworth blooms, Roosevelt Edition

Petworth blooms, Roosevelt Edition

For this article I’m checking out what’s blooming on the hillside in front of Roosevelt High School along 13th Street NW. But first a bit of history of this space. Originally this area was a grassy hill, and now is blooming.

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DDOT gives a look at Grant Circle changes, feedback open for three weeks

DDOT gives a look at Grant Circle changes, feedback open for three weeks

On Monday, June 17th, the representatives from the DC Department of Transportation (DDOT) presented their proposed changes to Grant Circle based on community feedback and their data analysis of collisions, traffic density and safety initiatives.

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Enjoy St. Pauls 156th annual Strawberry Festival on June 8th!

Enjoy St. Pauls 156th annual Strawberry Festival on June 8th!

St. Paul's Rock Creek Episcopal Church is pleased to invite Petworth neighbors to their 156th Annual Strawberry Festival on Saturday, June 8, from 4 pm-8 pm.

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Get to know Janeese Lewis George, Ward 4 Councilmember candidate

Get to know Janeese Lewis George, Ward 4 Councilmember candidate

Petworth News offered the three Democratic candidates for the Ward 4 Council seat a questionnaire. Here are the answers from the incumbent, Janeese Lewis George.

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Get to know Lisa Gore, Ward 4 Councilmember candidate

Get to know Lisa Gore, Ward 4 Councilmember candidate

Petworth News offered the three Democratic candidates for the Ward 4 Council seat a questionnaire. Two responded. Here are the answers from Lisa Gore.

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Get to know Paul Johnson, Ward 4 Councilmember candidate

Get to know Paul Johnson, Ward 4 Councilmember candidate

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.

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