New mobile-friendly Community Calendar launches on its one-year anniversary!

New mobile-friendly Community Calendar launches on its one-year anniversary!

Last week, the Petworth News Community Calendar quietly celebrated its first anniversary. From ANC meetings to events on Upshur street, community classes at the Petworth library and neighborhood socials, the Community Calendar has evolved into a great resource for the neighborhood. We're excited to launch an all-new version that easier-to-use, prettier and works great on your phone.

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Huge photo gallery from June's Petworth Jazz Project

Huge photo gallery from June's Petworth Jazz Project

The second Petworth Jazz Project of this summer featured the jazz band Colonies, who absolutely killed it that night. The music was great, and if you missed it, well, you're probably not reading this article. If you were there you were treated to a phenomenal show by Baba Ras D for the kids and Colonies after that. See a huge photo gallery!

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Join the fun at the next Petworth News Shindig party at Homestead!

Join the fun at the next Petworth News Shindig party at Homestead!

Each time the Petworth News Facebook page hits another 1,000 likes I throw a community party, and we’re about to hit 3,000… so it’s time to party, people! Come hang at Homestead on July 15th.

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More about the Kennedy Street Festival on Saturday (with vendor list!)

More about the Kennedy Street Festival on Saturday (with vendor list!)

The Kennedy Street Festival starts at 11am on Saturday, June 24th between 3rd Street and 8th Street NW. There will be tons of great vendors out, along with food trucks, entertainment, kids activities and more. See the full vendor list!

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June Petworth Jazz Project is Saturday the 24th (plus bonus Photo Gallery from May's show!)

June Petworth Jazz Project is Saturday the 24th (plus bonus Photo Gallery from May's show!)

One my personal favorite Petworth activities comes again this weekend with the return of the Petworth Jazz Project to Petworth Park (8th & Taylor St NW) on June 24th.

Plus, see a photo gallery from May's performance.

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Join your neighbors for breaking the Ramadan fast at Sherman Circle

Join your neighbors for breaking the Ramadan fast at Sherman Circle

Hello Petworth neighbors! This week marks the fourth and final week of Ramadan, a very special time for more than a billion Muslims around the world, including many of our neighbors. Along with being a time when many Muslims fast from dawn to dusk, Ramadan is a time for reflection, a re-dedication to bettering ourselves, spending time with family and friends, and … sharing food! A couple of my fellow Petworth friends and I are inviting you all to come out to a potluck iftar, the meal to break the fast each day, Thursday evening, June 22nd 7:30-9:30pm at Sherman Circle around sundown.

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Boozy trends collide at upcoming fundraiser for LiveArtDC

Boozy trends collide at upcoming fundraiser for LiveArtDC

On Saturday, June 24th at 7pm, "LiveArtDC" is hosting a speakeasy-themed fundraiser at Third Floor above Slim's Diner to raise funds for their upcoming production of "Clara Bow: Becoming It," premiering this summer at the Capital Fringe Festival.

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Learn to tell YOUR story at this Petworth Library event

Learn to tell YOUR story at this Petworth Library event

Learn to tell your story from those who already have at the Memoirs Showcase at the Petworth Library this Wednesday, June 21st.

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Kennedy Street Festival brings food, music and more to the neighborhood

Kennedy Street Festival brings food, music and more to the neighborhood

Food trucks, music, tons of vendors, schools, government agencies and more will be waiting for you along Kennedy Street between 3rd St and 8th St NW on Saturday, June 24th from 11-3pm at the Kennedy Street Festival.

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Second Annual Petworth Fashion Fest is Saturday, June 10th

Second Annual Petworth Fashion Fest is Saturday, June 10th

On Saturday, June 10th at 11am, the 800 block of Upshur Street will once again transform into the fashion capital of the DMV. Organized by the owners of Willow Fashion and Fia’s Fabulous Finds, the Petworth Fashion Fest will feature nearly 40 clothing and accessory vendors, along with live performances from local DJs.

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Upcoming June MPD PSA meetings in the Petworth area

Upcoming June MPD PSA meetings in the Petworth area

MPD holds regular community meetings in each Police Service Area (PSA) to give residents and stakeholders an opportunity to speak with local MPD leadership. Concerned about crime, have suggestions or questions? This is your best opportunity to interact.

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Community meeting on upcoming youth facility on 9th Street

Community meeting on upcoming youth facility on 9th Street

Councilmember Brandon Todd and ANC 4C07 Commissioner Karen Cooper are hosting a community meeting with DC Superior Courts on Thursday, June 8th at 7pm.

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First Friday art event in Petworth starts the month off right

First Friday art event in Petworth starts the month off right

First Fridays is a FREE art event Friday June 2nd, from 6-9pm along the 800 block of Upshur Street and Georgia Avenue. Here's a look at the music, art and events happening.

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Get involved with the Petworth art and music scene

Get involved with the Petworth art and music scene

The Petworth Arts Collaborative is seeking enthusiastic neighbors to volunteer for upcoming First Fridays. Petworth First Fridays features fine art, film, music, performance art and more while supporting some of Petworth's local small businesses. 

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