Mother's Day Free Market with Ward 4 Mutual Aid

Mother's Day Free Market with Ward 4 Mutual Aid

The Mother’s Day Free Market is open to any families who are looking for FREE gently used maternity, baby, and children’s clothing, strollers, toys, gears, and more. Items are geared toward children 0-6. If you have donations, here’s a map of local places to drop off materials.

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A mixture of preserved history and modern functionality: This Old “Petworth” House (part 5)

A mixture of preserved history and modern functionality: This Old “Petworth” House (part 5)

This is the fifth in a series of articles that showcases some of the unique original features of our Petworth-area houses.

Kerry and Matt Hamblin bought their 1915 rowhouse on the 3800 block of 4th Street NW in 2007 and spent the next decade and a half restoring it. Throughout their rowhouse is a mixture of modern functionality and history. Matt, an architect, refurbished most of the house himself.

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Girl Scouts Pet Supply Drive at the Petworth Farmers' Market on May 6th

Girl Scouts Pet Supply Drive at the Petworth Farmers' Market on May 6th

Girl Scout Juniors in Troop 42070 are hosting a pet food supply drive to benefit the Humane Rescue Alliance Pet Pantry. It will be held on Saturday, May 6th at the Petworth Community Market (9am -1pm).

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The popular Bourbon & Bluegrass returns to Lincoln's Cottage! Get tix now!

The popular Bourbon & Bluegrass returns to Lincoln's Cottage! Get tix now!

The always amazing Bourbon & Bluegrass Festival is back at President Lincoln’s Cottage on May 20th and 21st. Come out to enjoy music, drinks, food and a great community time.

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2nd time is the charm: Petworth PorchFest 2023 is now April 29th

2nd time is the charm: Petworth PorchFest 2023 is now April 29th

After the rain last weekend, Petworth PorchFest is now set for its third annual musical extravaganza on Saturday, April 29th. See the lineup and a map of porches!

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Mary's Bar & Grill takes over for El Torogoz on 9th Street

Mary's Bar & Grill takes over for El Torogoz on 9th Street

El Torogoz restaurant on 9th Street, between Varnum and Upshur, owned by David Ventura, has been sold and is renamed Mary Bar & Grill’s Tex-Mex Restaurant. I stopped in for a chat with owner Mary Orellana and her daughter Roxana Castellon to discuss other changes besides the name.

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Flowers by Alexes opens its doors for a grand opening

Flowers by Alexes opens its doors for a grand opening

After 20 years, Alexes Haggins re-opened her family’s legacy business flower shop, Flowers by Alexes, at 851 Upshur Street, just up the street from her father’s original location.

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Petworth Porchfest postponed due to weather, next date is 4/29

Petworth Porchfest postponed due to weather, next date is 4/29

The Petworth Porchfest planning committee made the difficult decision to postpone the music festival due to incoming inclement weather. They hope to reschedule for next weekend, Saturday April 29th. If that day has bad weather (which it is forecasted to have rain) then it may be Saturday, May 6th.

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Featured Property: 623 Upshur St NW

Featured Property: 623 Upshur St NW

This three bedroom, one bath Petworth rowhome features so many original features along with upgraded amenities and 2,211 square feet. Open House Saturday, April 22 & Sunday 23rd from 12pm-2pm

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Rowhouse with a rich history: This Old “Petworth” House (part 4)

Rowhouse with a rich history: This Old “Petworth” House (part 4)

This is the fourth in a series of articles that showcases some of the unique original features of our Petworth-area houses.

When Micaela emailed me to say that the previous owner commissioned a spiral bound book about the home’s history and invited me over, I knew it would be a treat!

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Cinder BBQ celebrates 4 years on Upshur – a record for a restaurant on this block

Cinder BBQ celebrates 4 years on Upshur – a record for a restaurant on this block

Not only did Cinder BBQ never close during the COVID-19 pandemic, but it also became a neighborhood staple where friends and families could safely gather outside to eat and donate money so Cinder BBQ could provide meals for others. The mutual support helped solidify the relationship we see today.  

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Bigger and better: Petworth PorchFest 2023 is April 22nd!

Bigger and better: Petworth PorchFest 2023 is April 22nd!

Petworth PorchFest is returning to Petworth for its third annual musical extravaganza. On Saturday, April 22nd, nearly 200 bands will take to the stage — that is, if by stage you mean 80 porches and parks around the neighborhood — from 2-6 pm.

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Lost Sock returns to its Kennedy Street roots to launch a pop up at ANXO

Lost Sock returns to its Kennedy Street roots to launch a pop up at ANXO

Lost Sock will be serving food until noon and then customers are welcome to stay during the changeover when Brightwood Pizza opens. ANXO, Lost Sock, Everyday Sundae and HR Records will be hosting a block party on Sunday, April 16th to celebrate the opening of the new popup.

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Featured Property: 211 Sheridan St NW

Featured Property: 211 Sheridan St NW

With four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms, this really nice single family home, built in 1921, features two decks, a separate garage, a huge backyard and easy lower level access with a mini kitchen.

Open House Saturday, April 8th from 1pm-3pm

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