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Charlotte Nugent was a beloved community member and advocate, friend, neighbor, education policy leader and new mom. She passed away earlier in June due to heart complications from lymphoma, according to her family.
Read MoreIf you have a large garage like us or a front porch that you could transform into a green roof, I definitely recommend it. It is an upfront investment for longer-term greener benefits.
Read MoreNow in it’s 9th year, the Celebrate Petworth Festival is set for September 23, 2023 on the 800 block of Upshur Street. Here’s some details, and links to volunteer or become a vendor.
Read MoreOne of the most popular neighborhood events is back for the summer: Petworth Jazz!
Read MoreThe spacious three bedroom, two bath home at 248 Division Avenue NE needed a lot of work. The owners were looking to sell, and knew they needed help.
Read MoreHelp select a commemorative works project to be located in Ward 4! Upper Georgia Avenue Main Street is partnering with the DC Office of Planning to gather input on the subject of a commemorative work for Ward 4: a statue, a street medallion, a sculpture, etc. You can help decide what is chosen.
Read MoreThis is a great opportunity to help a young person experience a new country, and your own family to experience a new culture.
Read MoreIn another take on the expertise you may not have realized exists in your next door neighbors, one local resident started a company to help parents and teachers navigate the difficult to understand world of special learning needs in DC’s public school. Here is where Petworth resident Martha Hoffman and her company Grounded Learning helps neighbors.
Read MoreWhen I was going through a tough time, Cinder stepped up to be there to help. This year, when my Dad passed away, I mentioned that I wanted to do something at Cinder but I didn’t know what. Matt Krimm suggested a special drink, with part of the proceeds going to the Parkinson’s Foundation. So, that’s what they’re doing for June. Here’s how you can enjoy and help at the same time.
Read MoreThis 1,152 square foot home in Petworth, right near Fort Totten, offers three bedrooms and 3.5 baths in a contemporary row home that has been completely rehabbed to perfection.
Read MoreBeth Washington’s gamble on starting a new business during the pandemic paid off: she is now the owner of Getaway Guild, a luxury travel experiences agency based in here in Petworth. While it started with just her, she now employs four other women, many of whom also live in DC.
Read MoreThis is the time of the year that FOSH (Friends of the Soldiers Home), begins planning and preparing for their annual (and very popular) July 4th Celebration — and they are looking for volunteers to help make the day great!
Read MoreAdvisory Neighborhood Commission 4C is conducting a special election to fill the open seat of 4C07. If you live in the Single Member District of 4C07, you can vote on June 14th at the Petworth Library (4200 Kansas Avenue NW) starting at 3:30pm, with voting ending at 7:30pm. Here’s info on the candidates.
Read MoreWill Bar is running to fill the recently vacated 4C07 Commissioner position.
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Petworth News is a news site about Petworth area neighborhoods in Washington DC, written by Drew Schneider and other amazing contributing writers. It features facts and objective reporting, as well as an occasional subjective point of view and opinion.
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