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It’s not a fun topic, but it’s an important one. If you or someone you know is struggling to catch up with mortgage payments after forbearance, now may be the time to sell or short sell your home before the bank initiates foreclosure. You could make a profit on the sale and get out from the high mortgage, or avoid foreclosure and be able to close out your loan. [Sponsored]
Read MoreA new owner and CEO doesn’t mean Timber Pizza is changing. It may grow into more locations, but their laid back style, focus on community and tight focus on quality food.
Read MoreNo one has registered to run as an Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner to represent the newly redrawn Single Member District (SMD) 4C01 as of the 10 August deadline. If you live in the SMD, you can do a write-in campaign by filling out a form and then getting your neighbors to vote for you!
Read MoreThe 2nd Annual Tour de Roosevelt will be a community bike ride on Sunday, September 18th starting at 10am. Register today and join the local fun!
Read MoreThe Petworth Jazz Project returns this Saturday, August 27th, from 5-8pm on the lawn at the Petworth Recreation Center, at 8th and Taylor Street NW. Saturday’s concert is the second of a three-part series. This performance will feature "Lenny Robinson's Exploration" with an opening set by the legendary kids performer Baba Ras D.
Read MoreIt is in the spirit of the Lincoln family’s delight with these scenic grounds that we at President Lincoln’s Cottage welcome the Petworth Community to Homecoming on September 17th. It will be a full day of fun that has something that will appeal to every single person in Petworth.
Read MoreThe Democratic primary election for DC Attorney General is over, and Brian Schwalb won the primary. The reality is that DC is a Democrat majority town, so chances are pretty good he’ll get elected in the November general election.
Petworth News wants to give the community an opportunity to meet the person who is taking over for Karl Racine
Read MoreA blighted property at 433 Kennedy St NW has been vacant for over four years and has become a nuisance to the neighborhood, as reported last year by Petworth News. Moreover, it has been paying the vacant tax rate for the past four years, according to DC Tax records, even though DCRA has labeled it as blighted. That difference impacts how much the owner pays in taxes, with blighted incurring a higher cost.
Read MoreThe popular Celebrate Petworth Festival is coming up on September 18th on the 800 block of Upshur, and once again, there’s going to be a Dog Show! Register as a contestant or volunteer today!
Read MoreThrough September 30, 2022, DC Water is offering free lead service line replacement for eligible households (regardless of income) located on nine blocks within Petworth and Brightwood Park.
Read MoreFriends of Emery is sponsoring a community day on Saturday, August 13th.
It’s an all-day affair from 12-8pm, so grab some blankets or chairs and bring your whole family.
Read More“Goonies never say die! “
Join HR Records this Saturday, August 6th for their second installment of Movies on the Lawn at the Parks at Walter Reed. Enjoy THE GOONIES, with music from the Washington Bach Consort.
Read MoreThe DC Metropolitan Police Department is hosting “National Night Out” in each Ward across the District on August 2nd starting at 4pm.
Here in the 4th District, MPD will be hosting a fun day at the Emery Recreation Center (5701 Georgia Ave NW) starting at 4pm, highlighting our small businesses and artists.
Read MoreYou might be wondering if now is still a good time to sell your home. The answer: it depends. If you’ve been considering selling your home but the market has you worried, we’ve outlined some scenarios to help you decide. Here are some questions to ask yourself. (sponsored)
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