We’re seeking community feedback about the future of the Celebrate Petworth Festival, as well as asking for a few community members to join the planning committee. Take the survey about the Festival so we can hear from you!

Petworth PorchFest is coming back for its 5th year on Saturday, April 26th! This amazing outdoor music event features bands on porches across the neighborhood from 2pm-6pm, with more bands on the main stage at Petworth Park from 5pm-8pm.

Sign up now to perform or host a band on your porch!

Drama at Cinder BBQ at 800 Upshur St NW. They received notice today that they are being sued by their landlord for back money supposedly owed. According to the owners of Cinder, the lawsuit came as a surprise.

Rescheduled to Sunday, February 16th…

Join us for Crafting Connections on Thursday, January 30th as we launch a new interactive visitor experience that encourages connection. Paint, draw, collage and design a card for future visitors to the Cottage to inspire, provide hope or amuse them. Free for Petworth News readers!

The Bike House is an entirely volunteer-run and donation-based organization that partners with community businesses like Petworth Ace Hardware to host clinics and classes to teach local residents how to maintain their personal bikes and get the most out of them.

Opening on November 15th, Fedwell will open for dinner from Wednesday to Sunday at 821 Upshur Street NW. The restaurant’s back room will be available for larger parties and for community events. The bar will be open from 5pm (with the option for a 4pm happy hour if the neighborhood wants it). The menu includes a variety of cocktails, mocktails, beers and wine. 

We invite you to join us on Wednesday, November 6th to an evening of reflection at President Lincoln’s Cottage, a home where Lincoln found comfort and resolve in another time of deep national division. Join your neighbors for food, discussion and reflection.

DCTMI is a non-profit organization founded in 2016 to unite people from all walks of life around a common goal: to connect caring adults with local kids so that they have the support they need to thrive, both academically and non-academically. DCTMI encourages a sense of collective agency and hope, working together across class, race, ideology, and neighborhood to make the world a better place… one child at a time.

The wait is over: La Coop will hold the grand opening of their 5th and Kennedy Street location on Friday, November 1st.

Two local scholars are studying safety along New Hampshire Avenue and are looking for your input.

No matter our differences as people, we all have one thing in common: at one time or another, we are all pedestrians. My colleague and I are conducting a survey to hear what people have to say about crossing New Hampshire Avenue in Petworth so that we can better understand the lived experiences of diverse pedestrians in our neighborhood.