RISERS FEST brings music, comedy, art, vendors and more to Hook Hall on Aug 20th

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RISERS FEST brings music, comedy, art, vendors and more to Hook Hall on Aug 20th

RISERS FEST is a self-described celebration of art, music, comedy and food, and it's coming to Hook Hall (3400 Georgia Ave NW) on August 20th, starting at 11am. With a full line up of musical talent, comedians, vendors and more, the stage is set for a phenomenal all day event of discovery and good vibes for attendees and an opportunity for artists to connect with each other.

And we’re giving away 2 free tickets!

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CANCELED ANC 4C seeks feedback on proposed Cannabis Cultivation Center

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CANCELED ANC 4C seeks feedback on proposed Cannabis Cultivation Center

ANC 4C is holding a special meeting on August 16th to discuss “City Grown,” the upcoming indoor marijuana cultivation business off of Upshur Street. The indoor farm will not be open to the public.

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Groovy record store with coffee shop, bar, food & more coming to 200 block of Upshur

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Groovy record store with coffee shop, bar, food & more coming to 200 block of Upshur

Christine Lilyea, owner of Slash Run on Upshur and The Runaway in Brookland, is opening a coffee shop/ record store / bar at 205 Upshur Street NW. Christine is partnering with Paul Vivari, co-owner of Showtime Lounge and the Neptune Room, for the new store named "Wake Me, Shake Me."

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Final show of Petworth Jazz Project on Aug 5

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Final show of Petworth Jazz Project on Aug 5

Join your neighbors for the final Petworth Jazz Project show of the season on Saturday, August 5th at the Petworth Park (8th and Taylor Sts NW), featuring “Communion.”

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Your opinion matters: Cottage for Community Project invites your participation

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Your opinion matters: Cottage for Community Project invites your participation

We invite you to join the Cottage for Community Project and share your observations, insights, and aspirations with us. We are particularly interested in your sense of what the key issues facing the Petworth community are and with whom in the neighborhood we should speak.

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Charlotte Nugent, former ANC 4C Chair, passed away suddenly in June

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Charlotte Nugent, former ANC 4C Chair, passed away suddenly in June

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.

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Turning a garage roof green and getting cool

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Turning a garage roof green and getting cool

If 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.

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Celebrate Petworth is bringing a full day of fun & you can help make it happen!

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Celebrate Petworth is bringing a full day of fun & you can help make it happen!

Now 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.

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Even a simple renovation can add a ton of value when you go to sell your home [sponsored]

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Even a simple renovation can add a ton of value when you go to sell your home [sponsored]

The 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.

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Help pick a new commemorative artwork for Ward 4

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Help pick a new commemorative artwork for Ward 4

Help 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.

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Volunteer to temporarily host a foreign exchange student at Roosevelt HS for a week

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Volunteer to temporarily host a foreign exchange student at Roosevelt HS for a week

This is a great opportunity to help a young person experience a new country, and your own family to experience a new culture.

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Grounded Learning helps neighbors navigate DCPS special education issues

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Grounded Learning helps neighbors navigate DCPS special education issues

In 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.

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