Enjoy St. Pauls 156th annual Strawberry Festival on June 8th!
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St. Paul's Rock Creek Episcopal Church is pleased to invite Petworth neighbors to their 156th Annual Strawberry Festival on Saturday, June 8, from 4 pm-8 pm.
Read MoreGet to know Janeese Lewis George, Ward 4 Councilmember candidate
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Petworth News offered the three Democratic candidates for the Ward 4 Council seat a questionnaire. Here are the answers from the incumbent, Janeese Lewis George.
Read MoreGet to know Lisa Gore, Ward 4 Councilmember candidate
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Petworth News offered the three Democratic candidates for the Ward 4 Council seat a questionnaire. Two responded. Here are the answers from Lisa Gore.
Read MoreGet to know Paul Johnson, Ward 4 Councilmember candidate
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Paul Johnson did not submit a response to the Petworth News questionnaire. Mr. Johnson was on the Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4C. Undoubtedly, his term on the ANC was contentious. He lost his bid for reelection on the ANC. You can learn more about him on his campaign website, or via the articles included here.
Read MoreDDOT responds to Grant Circle safety improvements suggestions from ANC 4C
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DDOT issued a formal response to ANC 4C's Resolution concerning traffic safety improvements in Grant Circle. While DDOT addressed the requests in the resolution, they also shared the challenges they foresee to meeting those requests, such as the feasibility of delivering on the suggestions and other proposed strategies for implementation.
Read MoreHost German students for a short stay as they attend Roosevelt High School
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From May 28 to June 1st, Roosevelt will host 16 students and 3 chaperones from Homburg, Germany, and is looking for families who would be interested in hosting students in their homes for the duration of their stay. Volunteer! It’s a great experience.
Read MoreRoosevelt HS hosts "A Taste of Petworth" fundraiser celebrating CTE program excellence
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Roosevelt High School's Global Studies Campus is gearing up for an exciting fundraising event, "A Taste of Petworth," supporting their Career Technical Education (CTE) program. Join them for an evening of celebration, camaraderie and support for the future of CTE excellence at Roosevelt.
Read MoreNavigating DC's neighborhoods with a new (unofficial) interactive Google map
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Advisory Neighborhood Commission 4C has partnered with mapping aficionados in MPD’s Fourth District to create an (unofficial) interactive neighborhood Google Map to help residents find their relevant single member district (SMD), MPD Sector and MPD police service area (PSA).
Read MoreCelebrate Cinco de Mayo in DC's “Little Mexico” along 14th Street
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A few local restaurants and bars are joining together to help you enjoy a fun and delicious Cinco de Mayo celebration this year! Come indulge in the rich flavors and cultural heritage of Mexico as businesses along the 14th Street corridor, from Spring Road to Shepherd Street NW, come together to offer exclusive specials and promotions on May 4th-5th.
Read MoreGet excited, Petworth PorchFest is Saturday!
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Voted the Best Neighborhood Festival and the Best Neighborhood Music Series, Petworth PorchFest is Saturday, 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 MoreJoin a fun and rewarding upcoming neighborhood clean-up at Grant Circle
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ANC 4C is teaming up with Petworth Blooms to lead a community clean-up on Sunday, April 14th, from 10am to 12pm.
We’re excited to host a new voice at Petworth News!
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I am delighted to announce that I have joined the Petworth News team as a student intern for the remainder of my academic year. I hope to serve as a bridge between Petworth News and the community, representing a younger voice on the site.
Read MoreNational poetry month is here, and so is DCPL’s annual Haiku Contest!
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In celebration of National Poetry Month, DCPL is hosting its annual Haiku Contest. Poets of all ages are welcome; residents aged 6 and up are invited to submit two haiku either online or with a paper entry at participating libraries.
Read MoreCelebrate Petworth Festival call for vendors & volunteer committee — Sign up now!
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The 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!
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