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Of all the days… a resident in 16th Street Heights reported that her two foster squirrel monkeys have escaped their enclosure at her house and now are loose in the neighborhood.
Read MoreVoted the Best Neighborhood Festival and the Best Neighborhood Music Series, Petworth PorchFest returns on April 27th from 2pm to 6pm all across the neighborhood. There are 240 bands and 90 hosts so far, making this the biggest PorchFest yet!
Read MoreThe always popular Celebrate Petworth festival is coming up on its 10th year! This early-Fall street festival brings kids’ performers, music, food,and artisanal crafts from local businesses and artists. Celebrate Petworth is set for Saturday, September 14th on the 800 block of Upshur Street NW.
They’re looking for vendors and people to join their organizing committee!
Read MoreMy team and I wanted to highlight some great DC programs that are already in place but go underutilized because not enough people know about them. This CM Corner article offers a ton of DC programs and services, with a brief description and link to more information. I hope it is a useful resource for you and your families as we begin spring in DC!
Read MoreStep into this inviting home and discover the updated gourmet kitchen, perfect for culinary adventures. The primary bedroom offers a tranquil retreat, while the two additional bedrooms provide flexibility for guests or a home office. The 1,980 square foot home provides just the right amount of outdoor space for relaxation and entertaining, along with private parking for two cars.
Read MoreWelcome to this stunning townhouse located at 827 Delafield Pl NW in Petworth, DC. This elegant 3- bedroom, 3.5-bathroom property offers 1,928 square feet of luxurious living space in the heart of the city.
Read MorePCM will be buzzing with activity every Saturday, from May 4th through November 23rd. There are numerous fantastic opportunities for you to get involved and share your talents with the community:
Read MoreMeet Megan McCune, the president of Petworth Peanuts, a local group for parents that provides support programs, social events and parenting resources. Learn more about her community contributions and her journey helping to grow Petworth Peanuts.
Read MoreThe DC Attorney General’s office has filed a lawsuit against Robynn Chandler-Mitchell, the former Treasurer of Powell Padres, the Powell Elementary parent-teachers organization, for failing to return almost $19,000 she took from the Powell PTA.
Read MoreWith over 100 bands and 60 hosts already registered, the organizers are still looking for performers, hosts and volunteers.
Read MoreThere is hope for a long-sought resource in the Brightwood community: a Kennedy Street Public Library. Neighbors, advocates, ANC commissioners and Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George are all helping to accelerate what has sometimes been a slow and opaque process.
Read MoreAt a recent meeting of the Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4C on February 14, 2024, the Commission approved a resolution supporting the Department of Transportation’s proposed changes to Grant Circle safety.
Read MoreThe DC Tool Library (1390 Taylor St NW) was created in 2020 by Green Neighbors DC, who were motivated by how other tool libraries had strengthened local communities. Offering free access to more than 500 tools, the Tool Library was recently burglarized several times over the course of a week, with more than $10,000 worth of tools stolen. They’re looking to raise funds to replace tools and improve security.
Read MoreA Community-Submitted Opinion Article
Today, after significant pleading from a long standing community resident, three ANC commissioners released the draft resolution. While I am grateful that the ANC Commissioners finally heeded the advice of community members to be more transparent, the proposal continues to fall short and does not sincerely address the concerns of those most impacted by the DDOT proposal.
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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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