Celebrate Petworth is Saturday, 9/14 at 11am!
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The 10th annual Celebrate Petworth Festival returns on the 800 block of Upshur Street NW! The day starts at 11am and goes until 5pm.
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Smoothie bar to open in former Little Food Studio space this weekend
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Chef Danielle Harris will open her newest venture, a smoothie shop, in the tiny purple storefront on Upshur Street that used to house the Little Food Studio. The Blend Bar Company opens Saturday, April 27th.
This weekend, Chef Danielle Harris will open her newest venture, a smoothie shop, in the tiny purple storefront on Upshur Street that used to house the Little Food Studio. You’ll find fresh fruit juices, boba tea, acai bowls, smoothie bowls and a creation called a “pound cake bowl.”
Read MoreOn Upshur Street, a former sniper now looks to fight crime with pizza
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“I knew that if I put a presence here, with commerce, that this block would get safer,” he said. “Commerce brings good things. It brings foot traffic. It brings attention. It can be a deterrent.”
Virk moved into the Upshur Street property, installed floodlights in the alley and got to work on his newest business venture. He had previously operated a Sbarros Pizza and Subway sandwich shop franchise, as well as multiple pizza parlors in Ohio, and knew a thing or two about what to do (and not to do) when it came to pizza and sandwiches.
Read MoreThe Upshur Art & Craft fair is Saturday, Dec 9th! Santa will be there!
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The 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.
Read MoreGroovy record store with coffee shop, bar, food & more coming to 200 block of Upshur
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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."
Read MoreTimber gets a new owner, slings the same amazing pizza
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A new owner and CEO doesn’t mean Timber Pizza is changing. It may grow into more locations, but their laid back style, focus on community and tight focus on quality food.
Read MoreIt's official, Taqueria del Barrio is gone... what comes next?
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Taqueria del Barrio opened on Upshur Street in 2017 in the space that once hosted local favorite Domku. In the five years since del Barrio opened, owner Anna Bran-Leis worked hard to have the restaurant she loved provide good food and a warm, inviting atmosphere. Now the restaurant is closed and something new will surely take its place.
Read MoreHere's the line-up for August's Summer Saturdays free music on Upshur Street
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More free music on the 800 block of Upshur Street every Saturday of August starting at 5pm. Here’s the line-up of bands.
Read MoreUpshur Art & Craft Fair returns for its 14th year with handmade art, crafts and a gingerbread house contest
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The 14th Annual Upshur Street Craft Fair on the 800 block of Upshur Street draws artists and makers from all over the DMV and features an abundance of festivities, including a Gingerbread House Contest, a Pop-Up Holiday Lounge with delicious wintery treats, amazing activities by the Upshur Street businesses, and more. This year the annual holiday market will feature 50+ local crafters, artists, and food vendors.
Read MoreUpshur Street celebrates the Summer of Love with fun promotions and discounts
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Saturday, August 17th coincides with the 50th anniversary of the Woodstock Festival weekend from 1969. To celebrate the summer of love, some of the businesses are throwing some fun perks and activities.
Read MoreCollision at Upshur and 5th Street flips an SUV and leaves one injured, one driver fled (updated)
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Around 4:30pm on Tuesday afternoon, a dark sedan and a dark SUV crashed into each other at the intersection of 5th and Upshur Streets NW. The SUV flipped onto its side, slamming into a parked (and unoccupied) Subaru.
The article has been updated with new information.
Read MorePetworth Art & Craft Fair returns this Saturday to Upshur Street
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Shop local, shop often! This year makes the 13th Petworth Art & Craft Fair on Upshur Street, with local artists, vendors, crafts, food and more. The event kicks off on Saturday, December 1st, 11am to 4pm on Upshur & 9th St NW. You can take part in gingerbread house or pie-making competitions, make a wreath or just chill out in the hot cocoa lounge!
Read MoreA flower shop and craft classroom is coming to Upshur Street
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A flower and plant shop called She Loves Me will be opening at 808 Upshur Street in the next few months. The shop will sell flowers, plants and gifts, and will offer craft classes upstairs. The space had housed Philip's Shoe Repair for 51 years before the owners retired and the shop closed last November.
Read MoreHelp-U-Sell building on Upshur gets ready to expand up and out to offer more office space for rent
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Help-U-Sell Real Estate is beginning a major reconstruction project at their building at 843 Upshur Street, the second time this building has gone through improvements. The tall green building on Upshur, which is also home to Willow Fashion and the Petworth mural, will add a third floor and is expanding into the back of the lot along the alley to add more office space.
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