It’s all about the neighborhood
Remember when we were kids and any playground quarrel could be decided by a game of Rock, Paper, Scissors? An organization called Playworks is taking this childhood gem to the next level on Thursday, March 9th.
Read MoreSpring has arrived and the daffodils that we planted back in December have emerged and are blooming around the Circle. Come out Sunday, March 5th at 10am to enjoy the daffodils and flowering quince and help keep Grant Circle looking great.
Read MoreIn the age of smartphones and social media, we can often find ourselves too isolated from each other. Simple pleasures such as a cup of coffee, a walk through your neighborhood, or a trip to the farmers' market seem to all be marked with the ever-present "head down in your phone" posture.
Artist Cathy Abramson decided to live life differently and "look up from her phone" to create artwork and connect through the inspiration she’s found on Kennedy Street and the surrounding neighborhood.
Read MoreCome out to Upshur Street at 6pm on Friday night, March 3rd to enjoy live music, a puppet ballet, artwork and awesome First Friday discounts at some of the neighborhoods favorite small business owners.
Read MoreIt’s Black History Month and the District of Columbia African American Legacy Foundation (DCAALF) is celebrating. Join us for a social networking event at one of Petworth’s favorite spots, Petworth Citizen, on Thursday, February 23rd from 5-7pm. It’s a chance to meet some new folks and catch up with your neighbors, and Petworth Citizen will be donating 10% of bar sales to DCAALF.
Read MoreDo you have plans for Valentine's Day? Flowers, candy and a nice card? Dinner plans?
This February 14th, Hank’s Cocktail Bar invites you to order as many drinks as you and your special someone would like from the "(No) Limit To Your Love" menu...
Read More“We’re all immigrants,” Erin Mast said to me, describing “American by Belief,” an exhibit on immigration and refugees at President Lincoln’s Cottage on the grounds of the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Petworth. Ms. Mast is the Executive Director of the Cottage and spoke to me about the exhibit while they were doing the initial install.
“Some of us immigrated by choice, others by force,” she said. “This exhibit is the story of President Lincoln’s effort to encourage immigration in the US and tell the story of how people choose to come here.”
(Ed Note: This article was previously published on October 21, 2015 when the Lincoln's Cottage exhibit first opened. The article, and the immigration exhibit, are arguably even more relevant today. I recommend you check it and and add your own immigration story to the wall.)
Read MoreJoin the Petworth Arts Collaborative, Upshur Street/Georgia Avenue small businesses and local artists this Friday, February 3rd from 6pm-8pm.
Read MoreSeveral neighbors decided that instead of taking their young kids and families down to the craziness of the National Mall for the Women's March, they thought they would try to gather a few local families together to create their own Petworth Family March. Well, it wasn't a few people who showed up, it was hundreds of people.
Read MoreInauguration is happening on Friday, and the Women's March is set for Saturday, but it's not all happening down on the Mall. Petworth is having its own Family March on January 21st from 9:45am-11:00am for neighborhood children and families to show their support and solidarity with the Women's March on the National Mall.
With the crowds and potential craziness that such a large, national march might entail but still wanting to participate, some Petworth parents are creating a local march that will be calmer and share with children the importance of community.
"By marching together, we believe we are helping our children learn to use their voices and stand for what they believe in.”
Read MoreThe Petworth Library is marking Martin Luther King, Jr Day with an event on Saturday, January 14th at 1:30pm with an afternoon of Civil Rights speeches. Ward 4 Councilmember Brandon Todd will share his personal perspective on civil rights and MikeIann Scerbo will give an educational speech about the Civil Rights Movement.
Read MoreFourteen local restaurants are coming together on Tuesday, January 10th from 5-10pm to give back to the community and donate money to two good organizations. The restaurants will give 10% of their proceeds for the evening to Powell Elementary School and Celebrate Petworth. It's a great opportunity to try a new local restaurant or visit a favorite.
Read MoreThis Friday, January 6th from 6-8pm, the Collaborative is showcasing Bill Crandall's excellent Místochord at the Third Floor (above Slim's Diner), painter Tanya Renne at Hank's Cocktail Bar, and Literary Cocktails with Chantal Tseng at Petworth Citizen, along with special shopping discounts.
Read MoreHere’s a look at some of the best New Years Eve goings on in our area.
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