New Petworth Social Bar & Grill hopes to open before the holidays

New Petworth Social Bar & Grill hopes to open before the holidays

There’s been a lot of attention on what kind of restaurant is coming to 821 Upshur Street NW, and now we know: Petworth Social Bar & Grill. Owner Ranu Rawat and Chef James Oakely say they’re excited to open the Southern style American cuisine restaurant in Petworth, looking forward to connecting with the community.

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DC releases updated plans for Kennedy Street

DC releases updated plans for Kennedy Street

Last month DC’s Office of Planning quietly released a streetscape design for Kennedy Street, specifically between Georgia Avenue and North Capitol Street.

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So many great community fall events coming up at The Parks at Walter Reed

So many great community fall events coming up at The Parks at Walter Reed

The Parks at Walter Reed hosts a ton of free events for the community, from a Farmers’ Market to outdoor movie night, to yoga and the upcoming Down in the Reeds Festival and avant garde theater.

Here’s a rundown of what you can enjoy!

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Get excited! Celebrate Petworth is this Sunday, 9/18!

Get excited! Celebrate Petworth is this Sunday, 9/18!

The Celebrate Petworth Festival is back for another amazing event on the 800 block of Upshur Street NW starting at 11am. Every year this event gets better and better, and this year will be no exception! Join your neighbors, local vendors and restaurants, and Drew as your emcee for the day (yay!).

Here’s what to expect for the day:

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We finally know what restaurant is coming to 821 Upshur Street...

We finally know what restaurant is coming to 821 Upshur Street...

After many openings and closings, 821 Upshur has had different lives as a retail space and for the past 20 years as a restaurant. Now it’s going to get a new restaurant and a new cuisine type.

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Enjoy family film night at Lincoln's Cottage on 9/6

Enjoy family film night at Lincoln's Cottage on 9/6

Bring the family to the outdoor movie fun with Lincoln’s Cottage this September, October and November!

Free outdoor screenings on the lawn of Lincoln's summer residence. Among other things, the Lincoln family came to the Cottage to relax and enjoy each other's company, and they’re inviting you to do the same. Bring a picnic (or popcorn) and sit back and enjoy!

Instagram Takeover! Petworth News is taking over the Lincoln’s Cottage Instagram on Friday, September 9th… so follow Lincoln’s Cottage and Petworth News on Instagram!

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Struggling after forbearance? It may be time to sell or short sell

Struggling after forbearance? It may be time to sell or short sell

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]

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Timber gets a new owner, slings the same amazing pizza

Timber gets a new owner, slings the same amazing pizza

A 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.

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The ANCs are different this year, and no one is running for ANC 4C01 (maybe you should?)

The ANCs are different this year, and no one is running for ANC 4C01 (maybe you should?)

No 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!

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Join Roosevelt High School "Tour de Roosevelt" on September 18th

Join Roosevelt High School "Tour de Roosevelt" on September 18th

The 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!

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Jazz Project this Saturday 8/27 at Petworth Park

Jazz Project this Saturday 8/27 at Petworth Park

The 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.

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Enjoy a family fun day (and Petworth Jazz Project) at Lincoln's Cottage Homecoming on Sept 17

Enjoy a family fun day (and Petworth Jazz Project) at Lincoln's Cottage Homecoming on Sept 17

It 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.

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You're invited to a community Q&A with DC AG candidate Brian Schwalb

You're invited to a community Q&A with DC AG candidate Brian Schwalb

The 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

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A Neighborhood Nuisance: the ongoing saga of 433 Kennedy Street NW

A Neighborhood Nuisance: the ongoing saga of 433 Kennedy Street NW

A 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.

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