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The Petworth Jazz Project returns this Saturday, August 27th, from 5-8pm on the lawn at the Petworth Recreation Center, at 8th and Taylor Street NW. Saturday’s concert is the second of a three-part series. This performance will feature "Lenny Robinson's Exploration" with an opening set by the legendary kids performer Baba Ras D.
Read MoreIt is in the spirit of the Lincoln family’s delight with these scenic grounds that we at President Lincoln’s Cottage welcome the Petworth Community to Homecoming on September 17th. It will be a full day of fun that has something that will appeal to every single person in Petworth.
Read MoreThe Democratic primary election for DC Attorney General is over, and Brian Schwalb won the primary. The reality is that DC is a Democrat majority town, so chances are pretty good he’ll get elected in the November general election.
Petworth News wants to give the community an opportunity to meet the person who is taking over for Karl Racine
Read MoreThe popular Celebrate Petworth Festival is coming up on September 18th on the 800 block of Upshur, and once again, there’s going to be a Dog Show! Register as a contestant or volunteer today!
Read MoreFriends of Emery is sponsoring a community day on Saturday, August 13th.
It’s an all-day affair from 12-8pm, so grab some blankets or chairs and bring your whole family.
Read More“Goonies never say die! “
Join HR Records this Saturday, August 6th for their second installment of Movies on the Lawn at the Parks at Walter Reed. Enjoy THE GOONIES, with music from the Washington Bach Consort.
Read MoreThe DC Metropolitan Police Department is hosting “National Night Out” in each Ward across the District on August 2nd starting at 4pm.
Here in the 4th District, MPD will be hosting a fun day at the Emery Recreation Center (5701 Georgia Ave NW) starting at 4pm, highlighting our small businesses and artists.
Read MoreHere's the lineup for this summer's Petworth Jazz Project, July 30th, August 27th and September 17th.
Read MoreFriends of the Soldiers Home is putting on their 10th Annual July 4th Celebration at the Armed Forces Retirement Home. It’s a great opportunity to celebrate with friends, family and your community! Here’s details:
Read MoreJoin Uptown Main Street on Friday, June 24th for a kids’ movie night! Zootopia will be shown at 8:30pm at the J&J’s parking lot at 716 Kennedy Street NW. The fun starts earlier with ice cream, costumes and more.
Read MoreReally excited to announce that the Petworth Jazz Project is returning after a long hiatus due to COVID. This popular free music event has been a summer-time highlight for the neighborhood for a decade, and people keep asking if it’s coming back. It is!
Read MoreWanna go out to the ballgame?
Petworth News and Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George are giving away 2 tickets to the Washington Nationals versus the Milwaukee Brewers game on Saturday, June 11th at 4:05pm.
Read MoreHome Rule Records on Kennedy Street and the HR Music & Film Preservation Foundation are hosting an awesome free music event on June 11th at 3pm at the Parks at Walter Reed.
We’re giving away VIP Tickets!
Read MoreJune is Pride month, and in traditional Petworth style, the community is celebrating at Sherman Circle with Pride in the Park on June 12th from 10am to noon.
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