Get to know Matthew Bradfield (4C07 candidate)
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Matthew Bradfield is running for 4C07.
Read MoreRue Cafe brings coffee and more community to 14th Street
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The minute I walked into Rue Cafe on 14th Street, I felt utterly at home. Between the soft lighting, comfy looking chairs, and gentle white noise of people hanging out and coffee being made, it was clearly the kind of place you want to stay for a while.
Read MoreDown in the Reeds free music festival returns to the Parks at Walter Reed on 10/8
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The third annual Down in the Reeds music festival is back for a full day of free music and events at the Parks at Walter Reed. Kicking off at 11am until 7pm on Saturday, October 8th, the music festival has a ton of great things happening.
Read MoreA Petworth neighbor shows how installing a “green roof” yields multiple benefits
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One of our Petworth neighbors, Annette Olson, has taken an age-old idea for using the otherwise unused space on her roof and updated it with modern science to save energy, water and money over time — as well as helping to fight climate change and flooding. This was Annette’s goal 10 years ago when she installed a green roof on her rowhouse and it’s been paying off in many ways for her.
Read MoreMacFarland's new Principal is a Petworth resident and a DCPS parent
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This year MacFarland Middle School welcomed a new principal, Lucas Cooke. Cooke spent the last five years as principal of Hardy Middle School and is excited to now lead Petworth’s neighborhood middle school. Cooke is a Petworth resident and a parent of children in a MacFarland feeder school. Petworth News had the opportunity to walk around the school and talk to the new principal candidly about his goals and challenges he faces as he steps into his new role.
Read MoreJoin your neighbors for a 311 "Sidewalk Palooza" and fix up the sidewalks
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ANC Commissioners Jonah Goodman and Alan Wehler, along with Brittany Kademian (VP of Petworth Peanuts and ANC 4C05 candidate) are organizing an afternoon to fix the neighborhood sidewalks. They’re inviting everyone to come out to Grand Circle on Monday, October 17th from 5-6pm to join the fun.
Read MoreGuenet rebounds from pandemic and graces Petworth with Gueny’s Café
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Guenet Tadesse reevaluated her passion for food service and decided what better way to get delicious food in front of the DC community than by opening a restaurant? She compiled the profits from her catering business and Gueny’s Café on Georgia Avenue was born.
Read MoreETA Cafe is now Petworth's newest coffee shop
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Last week a new coffee shop called ETA Cafe quietly opened its doors at 4239 9th Street NW, next to El Toragoz restaurant.
Read MoreNew Petworth Social Bar & Grill hopes to open before the holidays
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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.
Read MoreDC releases updated plans for Kennedy Street
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Last month DC’s Office of Planning quietly released a streetscape design for Kennedy Street, specifically between Georgia Avenue and North Capitol Street.
Read MoreSo many great community fall events coming up at The Parks at Walter Reed
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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!
Read MoreGet excited! Celebrate Petworth is this Sunday, 9/18!
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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:
Read MoreWe finally know what restaurant is coming to 821 Upshur Street...
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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.
Read MoreEnjoy family film night at Lincoln's Cottage on 9/6
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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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