It’s all about the neighborhood
As we gear up to celebrate Halloween, I wanted to share some of the many amazing Halloween events happening across our community. Chances are that you won't have to go far from home to get your frights and treats this weekend.
Read MoreCome out and join your neighbors for the Sherman Circle Spooktacular (3-6 pm, Oct 30, Sherman Circle NW and surrounds), a FREE family Halloween event planned by Petworth Peanuts.
Read MoreSpirits: Double Vision, performed at a neighbor’s house in Petworth, brings together a group of 10-15 actors from around DC to perform ghost stories of their choice, in their own unique style, along with performances by Sam’s Heartbreak Trio, leading the audience through an evening of ghostly fables and mysterious yarns.
Read MoreThe Petworth Arts Collaborative is hosting El Dia de los Muertos on Saturday, October 29th at the Petworth Farmers’ Market (9th & Upshur).
Read MoreThe election for Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner for Single Member District 4C05 is the only competitive race in 4C, pitting current Commissioner Paul Johnson against newcomer Brittany Kademian. Johnson serves as the commissioner for ANC 4C07, but his SMD will change to 4C05 with the changes to the boundaries next year.
Without question, this is a race filled with controversy and disagreement.
Read MoreCasey Swegman is running as a write-in candidate for 4C01.
Read MoreThe Green New Deal for Housing Act, introduced by Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George, and co-sponsored by six other councilmembers, is moving forward towards a public hearing next month.
The bill aims to produce District-owned mixed-income housing that is climate-neutral. Last month, I chatted with Councilmember Lewis George and her staff to hear more about what the bill entails.
Read MorePetworth News sent out a questionnaire back in August, and a good number of candidates responded. If you don’t see your SMD represented here, those candidates chose not to respond.
Here are some of the brave people running for ANC Commissioner in 4C, 4D and 4E all around the Petworth area.
Read MoreVanessa Rubio is an incumbent commissioner in 4C01 is running for 4E01.
Read MoreMaria Barry is an incumbent commission in ANC 4C02 running for ANC 4E03.
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