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The 4th Annual Petworth PorchFest will take place on Saturday, April 27th, with music on porches across the neighborhood from 2-6pm and music on the main stage from 5-8pm. If you want to host a band or volunteer to help, sign up!
Read MoreThe Ward 4 Out Loud Slam Poetry Competition and Open Mic is a slam poetry program for middle and high school students who reside or attend school in Ward 4. Competition winners and runner-ups win cash prizes! Learn more and sign up!
Read MoreLower Georgia Ave is keeping it hot and spicy with the 4th Annual Chili Cook Off on Sunday, February 18th from 2-5pm at The Midlands in Park View! Local restaurants will be competing for the coveted People's Choice Award and other prizes. Join your friends and neighbors for free family-friendly fun to sample them all and pick your favorite.
Read MoreUPDATED: Lower Georgia Avenue Main Street (LGAMS) will be printing three banner designs to decorate the poles along the corridor. These banners will span the entire corridor, from Upshur Street to Barry Place. But which three designs should make the cut?
You can help choose!
Read MoreThat group of artists are excited to invite the community to a free art show on Saturday, January 27th from 1-5pm. Stop by to check out the different artwork being crafted, and some artists will have items for sale.
Read MoreThe journey to open Solstice Smiles Dental was a long and bumpy one, particularly due to the effects of the pandemic that set us back in multiple ways. However, with determination and perseverance, the practice was able to build up their clients over the past two years and create a community where people understand the importance of their oral health.
Read MoreJoin DC Tutoring & Mentoring Initiative and your neighbors either on Saturday, January 20th at Petworth Library from 11am-12pm, or on Sunday, January 21st from 11am-12pm at the Josephine Butler Parks Center (2437 15th St. NW) to learn about getting involved as a volunteer tutor or mentor to kids in Petworth or Columbia Heights.
Read MoreCreated by artists living within the US carceral system and curated by the Committee of Incarcerated Artists and Writers, the Prison Reimagined exhibit features presidential portraits paired with that president’s record on incarceration and visions of what true justice could look like. This project is the creation of journalist Cadell Kivett, one of the editors of Nash News, who is currently incarcerated at the Nash Correctional Institution in North Carolina. Project made possible by the Arts for Justice Fund.
Read MoreAdvisory Neighborhood Commissioner Karen Livingston (ANC 4C06) is hosting a Zoom call with DDOT to discuss community concerns around pedestrian safety at the intersection of New Hampshire Avenue, 7th and Taylor Streets NW. The call is Thursday, January 11th at 7:30pm via Zoom.
Read MoreNot only does frisbee create a sense of community but so does the distinct and strong identity as a Petworth resident. When asked about Petworth as a neighborhood, Zach said, “Here, people really want to know each other and feel part of a community. I’m really glad we have that.”
Read MoreRoosevelt is looking for community help to support their students who are preparing for international travel next semester. Students are planning to travel to Costa Rica, Taiwan, France and Poland for an international experience. You can help by donating today!
Read MoreA unique worldwide phenomena of a musical non-religious holiday event soundwalk, Unsilent Night, returns to Petworth after a short hiatus on Saturday, December 16th at 6:00pm at Sherman Circle for a 45-minute group performance.
Read MoreJoin DC Tutoring & Mentoring Initiative (DCTMI) on Saturday, December 16th from 11am-12pm at Zeke’s Coffee to learn about volunteer mentor and tutoring opportunities with DC students. DCTMI aims to provide elementary, middle and high school students with tutors and mentors. Learn more and RSVP…
Read MoreThe Upshur Art & Craft Fair is finally back after the pandemic hiatus! This really cool event on the 800 block of Upshur Street NW (11am-4pm) features more than 20 vendors selling hand-made and artisanal works up and down the block.
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