Here's 15 things you should do for your home — "Spring Maintenance Checklist"
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Now that Spring has arrived, Petworth real estate broker Marc Dosik says to put these 15 important tasks on your To Do list! [sponsored]
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The Petworth mural is getting a new design
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After delays due to weather, COVID-19 and scheduling, the plan is to start painting the new mural. Tom reached out to various area artists, and Petworth News put out a call-for-artists to get designs. A new design has been chosen and production is getting ready to start.
Read MoreANXO opens its Bottle Shop with new seating; has eyes on expanding more on Kennedy Street
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Last week ANXO quietly opened the front doors at its 711 Kennedy Street location. Last summer ANXO had to close its flagship location in Truxton Circle and said that they were planning on expanding their location on Kennedy Street. Phase 1 is finally complete with the new “bottle shop” in the front part of their property opening. Between their cider, wine, spirits and pizza, ANXO is upping their game on Kennedy.
Read MoreA new state-of-the-art dentistry office opens in Petworth
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Dr. Leslie-Anne Fitzpatrick is passionate about providing exceptional and comprehensive dental care serving patients of all ages in Petworth, Columbia Heights, Park View, Brightwood, and the DC metro area. After launching her state-of-the-art dental studio Solstice Smiles Dental right on Kansas Avenue in December, 2021, she reflects on the exciting but arduous journey that led her to one of her proudest accomplishments, with the hope of inspiring other local residents. This is a sponsored guest post.
Read More"Desayuno" brings a new option for weekend breakfast at Cinder BBQ
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The passion project of Cinder BBQ chefs (and wedded partners) Leo Garcia and Arelie Florez, Desayuno offers breakfast from 8am until noon on Saturdays and Sundays at Cinder at 800 Upshur St NW.
Read MoreBuilding up your community by throwing a Block Party
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Here’s the story of one family who helped bring their neighbors out to social, be entertained and have a great time as a community. Here’s how you can organize your own block party and bring your neighbors out to socialize…
Read MoreDC’s free "Tool Library" reopens in Petworth
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Just like a book library, the Garden Tool library allows you to check out tools to help you around the house. But don’t be fooled by the name… the program has way more than garden tools available!
Read MoreThe Ward 4 Redistricting Task Force is looking for your input
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For the past month and a half, the Ward 4 Redistricting Task Force has been working to remap the boundaries of Advisory Neighborhood Commissions (ANCs) and the Single Member Districts (SMDs) they contain in Ward 4. According to the 2020 Census, over 8,000 people have moved into Ward 4 , so the SMD boundaries must be redrawn to comply with the 2,000 people per SMD requirement. They really want your input.
Read MorePetworth Porchfest is coming: Got a band, a porch or want to volunteer? Sign up!
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The neighborhood music is coming back, and the organizers are looking for bands to perform, porches to host, and volunteers and sponsors to help the event run smoothly.
Read MoreA guide to reducing, reusing and recycling in Petworth
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There are many ways to reduce your environmental footprint right here in your neighborhood. Claudia Fabiano, who works for the Environmental Protection Agency on reducing food waste and is part of the DC Food Recovery Working Group, helped compile this guide to reduce waste, give items a second life by reusing, and when neither of those are options, to recycle, compost and properly dispose of waste in the District, and particularly in the Petworth neighborhood.
Read MoreShaw gallery pays homage to Hip-Hop in DC and around the world
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The National Hip-Hop Museum claims it has acquired one of the largest hip-hop collections in history, including what owner Jeremy Beaver claims to be the world’s largest hip-hop sneaker collection, the world’s largest signed hip-hop vinyl collection, and the world’s largest signed hip-hop microphone collection. His museum presents each of these collections individually in rotations as a part of The House of Hip-Hop Art Gallery on Georgia Avenue in Shaw.
Read MoreShowcase your artwork inspired by Black History at the Petworth Library
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The Petworth Library is sponsoring a Young People’s Art Contest for Black History Month. Young people ages 5-19 are invited to participate and share the ways that they feel informed, encouraged and inspired by Black history. Winners will be selected from three categories: teens (13-19), school-age children (9-12), and young children (5-8).
Read MoreHelp shape the new Petworth Main Street by joining their Board
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The Board of Directors of Uptown Community Initiative (aka Uptown Main Street) is recruiting new Board members to join the Petworth Main Street board to represent Petworth. The UMS Main Street programs serve Upshur Street from 8th to 13th Streets, Georgia Avenue between Upshur St and Missouri Ave, Upper 14th Street (from Spring Road to Longfellow Street), and Kennedy Street (from 14th to North Capitol Street).
Read MoreQualia & Commonwealth Cantina team up to offer food, coffee and community as the coffee shop gets renovated
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Commonwealth Cantina, the new restaurant by Homestead owner Nic Makris, is giving next door neighbor Qualia Coffee a new home for the next six months as their building is renovated. It’s created a great synergy for the morning and lunch crowds.
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